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38 The Link Magazine • Janua ry 1998
Volunteer info person needed
K.W. Schofield B. Pharm, M.R. Pharm. S.
The Thamesdown Association for Disabled People is looking for one or
ASHINGTON WAY PHARMACY two people to help put together an information pack.
Caring for the community since 1985 They need some research skills to gather information relevant to
people with disabilities from a range of sources. They also need access
From walking sticks to a computer so that the data about services and facilities can be
entered and formatted for printing and distribution.
to wheelchairs! If you could offer your time, or want to find out more, call Joe
Backshall on 728122.
All items can usually be supplied
within 24 hours. Catalogue available. Support for carers
Are you looking after a member of your family or a friend who has a
Ashington Way, Westlea, West Swindon X .
disability, is growing old and frail, or has an illness? Focus on Carers
Tel: (01793) 616840 and Self Help at the Swindon Carers Centre now have an evening
support group which meets monthly on Mondays, 7pm to 8.30pm.
Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 6.00pm. Closed 12.30pm -1.30pm ,^
If you would like more information please contact Margaret Smith on
Saturday 8.30am -12 noon
531133 or write to Focus on Carer's and Self Help, 25 Morley Street,
Swindon SN1 1SG.
SWINDON MOBILITY CENTRE `Wonderful Christmas present' as
FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS
ELECTRIC AND MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS, SCOOTERS Lions team up with mobility centre
West Swindon Lions have come to the assistance of a Toothill pen-
* New and used machines - 30 in stock sioner by donating a wheelchair from the Swindon Mobility Centre.
* Repairs servicing accessories
Joan Hillard-Reed of Beaulieu Lions president Helen Marson
* Stairlifts: new and reconditioned Close, Toothill did not know the said the organisation is dedicated
* Bath aids and walking aids Lions were going to help her until to raising money to help local
* Everything for the disabled and elderly the evening before she received causes and individuals in need.
* 24 hour call out f^ her wheelchair. "It's a wonderful New members are always welcome
Hire - Christmas present; I cannot thank to participate in planning and or-
For emergency service telephone: a machine the Lions enough," she said. ganising fund raising events. Call
for Your Joan came to prominance a few her on 752722 for more informa-
01367 253642 anytime
holidays years ago when she met a long lost tion.
Office hours telephone: 01793 423484 !R'`\ son who was taken to South Africa She also thanked the Swindon
Or call in at Unit 21 Axis Business Centre Westmead after the war. Sadly her husband Mobility Centre for supplying the
Bill died suddenly in July. "Bill chair. The centre in Westlea has
used to do everything for me; I'm the largest range of wheelchairs in
now having to relearn how to do the town and is the only place to
things for myself," said Joan. "The hire electric chairs and scooters.
chair will help me get about bet- They also carry over 300 aids for
ter." people with disabilities.
Joan Hillard-Reed tries out her chair with help from Steve Law and Kit Arrow-
Cumb of the Swindon Mobility Centre, Helen Marson and Steve Austin of the
West Swindon Lions
