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The Link Magazine October 1998
September competition winners New frontiers for people Asda backs down on
Frances Black: Jan Matty, The Elms, Nine disabled trolleys
Elms. with disabilities
Finger Theatre Puppets: Daniel Isted, Following an accusation of dis-
Cricklade Rd; Craig Bowden, Trent Road, Over 100 local disabled people across the town have been supplied crimination against disabled
Greenmeadow; J Wedge, Cranmore Ave, Park with personal computers, linking them to the Internet, thanks to little shoppers, Asda has reduced the
South; J Cavil, Tees Close, Greenmeadow known charity, the Swindon Communication Project. deposit for special trolleys from
£5 to the standard £1.
Asda spokesman Nick Agawall
was keen topointout that the origi-
Le frqnpis . been made to try to ensure that the
nal decision of a £5 depositi had
10 new trolleys did not go missing.
FRENCH LESSONS "We would ask that people always
bring trolleys back and that those
• Age range who take trolleys think carefully
5-85 about the consequences to others
• From first of their actions."
words to
GCSE
• A' Level & adult classes Coaching people
• Taught by French native back to work
• Classes from home, in local Volunteers are needed for a pio-
schools, after school and in neering new scheme to help dis-
the holidays advantaged people currently on
Contact Pascale Watson benefits back to work.
on 870549 Communication Project workers helping disabled people travel into cyberspace. The Swindon Coalition of Disa-
From left, Mandy Blanford, accountant, John Gough, network manager, Doug bled People is looking for 'coaches'
Simpson, project coordinator, Mike Waterworth, public relations manager
who can assist people with a dis-
The Project's own software
If you are disabled, or caring for ability or long term illness, as well
HOMEFRONT makes Internet access very simple. someone with disabilities, and as socially disadvantaged 16 to 25
THE BATHING Each user has their own e-mail would like to apply for a computer year olds.
address, with easy links to the or equipment to link you to this An initial training course for
SERVICE press, radio and even parliament. service, contact Doug Simpson on coaches will explore the concept of
They can also tap into a vast li- 514055 or write to him at the Swin- making experience count. The first
For those whose everyday tasks
brary of information and take part don Communication Project, one starts on 5 October.
have become a little difficult,
in exclusive electronic forums and Shaftesbury Centre, Percy Street, For details, contact Jaclyn Old-
we provide a unique and a chat room. Swindon SN2 2AZ. man or Steve Wakefield on 538398.
comprehensive bathing and Enthusiastic volunteers are on
grooming service by qualified call to help users needing assist- On your own
staff in your own home. ance and are supported by a paid Eviction threat
co-ordinator and an engineer with kids? Endless noise, uncontrolled dogs,
Registered with Social Services
The computers used are all do- gardens like a rubbish tip, damage
Homefront, 35 Byron Avenue nated by big companies, refur- A new social group for lone par- to property, abusive language and
Wootton Bassett bished by project members before ents is starting on Tuesdays at West threats - this is what some resi-
Swindon Family & Community
Tel: 01793 812716/853092 being lent out. Project in Gainsborough Way, dents have to put up with day in,
day out from their neighbours.
— — — — Freshbrook. On 1 September, Swindon Bor-
Organised by group members
COOPERS CHEMIST r Citizen 1 with support from project worker ough Council evicted a couple and
their two teenage children from a
Allyson Cardis, it meets lOam to
WEST SWINDON CENTRE 12noon. Allied Dunbar have pro- house in Toothill. After years of
'nuisance' severe enough to drive
Fine fragrances, Advocates1 vided funding for a creche. many of their neighbours away, a
Newcomers are invited to at-
Volunteers needed I
I group of residents decided to make
toiletries, ear piercing tend. Call Allyson on 871303. a stand. As a result of their evi-
to listen to someone
etc. I with a learning difficulty, I dence, the Housing Department
APS, developing and printing, I respect their views and I Can you help? was granted the right to repossess
the house and exclude the family
One free 35mm 24 exp film speak up for them to The West Swindon Lions needs a from their waiting list.
with every 35mm roil protect their rights. I Only a few weeks previously
garage to store fund raising equip-
developed on the premises Training & support given. ment and display materials. If you another family was evicted from a
can help, call Sylvia Clark on house in Freshbrook after neigh-
Tel: 872033 I Swindon Advocacy I
• Movement 874054. bours successfully took their cata-
Open 7 days a week THE HEALTH HYDRO I logue of misery to the courts.
MILTON ROAD • SWINDON
Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm, The Old Town Festival, over the During the last year the Hous-
Telephone 465640
Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun lOam - 3pm — — — — second weekend of July, is the re- ing Department has obtained 14
gion's largest free outdoor event. court injunctions against tenants
A craft fair is an important fea- engaging in antisocial behaviour
ture of the two days and a volun- or harassment and 16 possession
Hillside Building Services teer coordinator is needed to liaise orders for similar reasons. These
with crafts people in the months figures represent a. record high and
Extensions, loft conversion, leading up to the festival. reinforce the council's message that
specialists in all types of building & plastering If you have administrative skills, they will not tolerate tenants who
and perhaps access to a computer, exhibit extreme anti-social behav-
All work full insured and could take on a job which will iour. What they cannot convey is
Contact Dave on 01793 488470 only take a few hours a month, call the ongoing nightmare for the
June Hoskins on 877523. neighbours of such tenants.