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18 The Link Magazine • February 1998
100 years of caring for
REATIVE CURTAINS
The complete service from ideas to hanging, children locally
all at affordable prices Cruelty to children was rife over a century ago.
Hand made curtains, Roman blinds, It still takes place in a big way, but you could help.
quilted bed covers, Austrian blinds, cushions etc. For a hundred years Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of National
For a free estimate ring Christine on 01793 875869 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has been trying to
alleviate the suffering writes Corporate Appeals Coordinator Jacqui
Sheppard.
Angela Cracknell Chiropodist

Registered Nurse MSSCh MBChA n a • ,.
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Home visits by appointment }
Telephone: 01793 613334
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Answermachine - all calls returned feet?
We don't expect a telegram from tional and sexual abuse does hap-
the Queen, nor a large birthday pen, in children's own homes.
cake with all our friends gathered In 1993 a group of business men
Chiropodist around to tell us how good we are and women, Swindon Business
looking for our age. No, this one Cares for Children, got together to
Reflexologist hundredth birthday will see raise money to buy a property lo-
NSPCC staff and volunteers work- cally where children could get help
ing hard. following sexual abuse. Parents
Book your appointment with
CLINIC NOW OPEN AT .. And, in this special year, we would also be able to get much
Martin Drew MBcHA, MSSch want you to take part in our Cente- needed support so that families
60 HIGH STREET
nary Challenge to help us achieve could stay together.
WOOTTON BASSETT >» CHIROPODIST
our fundraising target of £100,000. The NSPCC centre is currently
Children's verruca surgery open. One hundred years ago a branch helping nearly one hundred chil-
For an appointment with All other aspects of foot care of the NSPCC was formed in this dren and their families. Our vi-
catered for. area to protect children who suf- sion for the millennium is an end
Mrs Lesley Taylor fered at the hands of parents, rela- to all child abuse. We hope our
Call FREE anytime on
MBChA, MSSCh tives, unscrupulous guardians or Centenary year will highlight this.
0800 731 6879 employers. Why wait for the Royal letter?
Call (01793) 849914 Home visit service or come to our We have case histories from the We want you to help us make our
anytime modern town centre surgery turn of the century telling how the Centenary year special by doing
NSPCC inspector, known as the something positive. Would you,
'cruelty man' would be called out your neighbours, your pub, club,
to where children were left alone school or office to take up our Cen-
with no food or bedding and few tenary Challenge and raise £100
clothes while the parents were for the NSPCC through raffles, car
down the pub. Beatings were com- boot sales, treasure hunts, no uni-
nmp)se
mon. The 'cruelty man' would try form days at school, coffee morn-
A career with a a^& to teach the parents to care for ings, or whatever wild and wacky
their children. It worked. ideas you can come up with.
quality home care One hundred years on and chil- Ring me, Jacquie Sheppard on
dren are still suffering, even here 431275 for a leaflet and together
company in Swindon and the surrounding we'll work towards an end to child
towns and villages. Physical, emo- cruelty.
Primrose Care Limited, the market leader in
the provision of home care, is now
established in Swindon and can provide Embroiderers interest WI move to new venue
employment for many local people. The Swindon & North Wilts Branch The Tootleabrook Women's Insti-
of The Embroiderers Guild meet tute has moved to a new, more
The company has experienced prolific
monthly at Churchfields School, central venue in the Link Centre
growth in its 5 year history. Backed by BUPA,
Upham Road to hear speakers and community suite.
Primrose Care aspires to be the `M & S' take part in workshops. New members are always wel-
of the domiciliary care market by offering
Kerry Wood Newcomers are always wel- comed by the group which meets
high quality care to its clients. comed. For more information, call on the third Wednesday of the
Maggie Harris on 720097. month at 7.30pm.
"Demand from new clients has been tremendous," says Kerry Wood,
For more information, contact
Swindon Branch Manager. "We are crying out for reliable, friendly Barbara Woodward on 530368.
Lacemakers at Link Centre
and helpful people to work flexible hours in and around the area. All
Windmill Lacemakers are an en-
successful applicants are fully trained by Primrose Care, so previous
thusiastic group of ladies who meet Quilters gather
experience is not necessary. on the first and third Saturdays of The Golden Lion quitters meet on
"We provide excellent training for staff, the opportunity to gain NVQ's the month in the Link Centre Com- Wednesday evenings, 7pm -
recognised by City & Guilds, and room for promotion and progression. munity Suite to work on bobbin 9.30pm, in the needlework room
lace, crochet, tatting and needlelace. at Kingsdown School.
To find out more, call Kerry Wood on (01793) 616066 If you have a talent for For more information contact
lacemaking and would like to join Frances on 825382 or Glenys on
)r come along to the Open Day on Wednesday 4 March , a group of like-minded ladies, the 532353.
11am to 3pm, for an informal chat and meet the staff Windmill Lacemakers will be The February programme in-
P pleased to see you. To find out cludes a talk by Janet Wildsmith
RIMROSE CARE LIMITED, CHARNWOOD COURT, NEWPORT STREET, SWINDON
more call 727394 or 813804 (11th) and a sewing evening (25th).