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34 The Link Magazine • December 1999
Dave Rogers A home for life Posters illustrate
diary for 2000
ceei 4(d Dec,^atoz Sanctuary Housing provides sheltered homes for older people, and is
planning its role in next year's national campaign to raise awareness Care for the environment was the
of the potential of sheltered housing. message youngsters were asked
Interior and exterio to portray on a poster in the an-
The government recently pub- but have help on site if there is an
decorating carried out to nual Burmah Castrol young per-
lished a report into the needs of emergency".
a high standard including: sons environmental competition.
older people, stating that many do An week is planned starting on
• Painting • Wallpapering not need residential care, but do 22 May to raise awareness of shel- There were 300 entries received
• Coving • Tiling need help from relevant agencies tered housing. It is hoped to pro- from schools across the Great West-
• General Maintenance to stay in their own homes. mote the benefits to older people ern Community Forest region.
• Gardening Sanctuary Housing is one of at and their families. The Mayor of Swindon pre-
least seven sheltered housing as- Clive and his team are busily sented the twelve winning entrants
sociations that operate independ- planning open days and spon- with certificates on 17 November.
For a prompt friendly ently within the Swindon area. sored events. "The role of warden, Their posters illustrate a Millen-
professional service It has two schemes locally: Park or enabler as they are now called, nium diary produced by commu-
Telephone: 875354 Farm, Moredon and Haydon has changed considerably in re- nity forest team.
Mobile: 07970 483393 Court, Haydon Wick. cent years. They are able to be pro- The Mayor with front, Ellen Howard,
Clive Barton, senior manager at active in the support of elderly Neil Laws, Peatmoor, Megan Gibson,
Brook Field. Teacher Jacquie Adams
Sanctuary explained the aims of people, talking to the family, GPs and Emma Krishnan from Brook Field,
• Sanctuary the organisation. "Our aim is to and social services to ensure the right, collected a commendation for
right help is provided."
provide support to help the elderly
/ Housing_ live in their own house within a Anyone interested in obtaining
Ii safe community, thus limiting the further information about shel-
need to go into a residential home. tered housing should contact
Sheltered accommodation "The benefit is that older peo- Swindon Borough Council on
ple can retain their independence 463000 or the enabler of a housing
for rent for people of
in high quality accommodation scheme to arrange a visit.
retirement age
For details, call Sort out your divorce through the Internet
Couples considering divorce or separation can now turn to the Internet
01793 511333
to get help and information from the local Family Mediation Service
Fax: 01793 431067
The office in Swindon is helping to by the charity National Family
Sanctua ry Housing Association spearhead a major national cam- Mediation @ www.nfm.u-net.com
Swindon Area Office
89/91 Cricklade Road paign extolling the benefits of fam- Wendy Hall, the Service Man-
Gorse Hill, Swindon SN2 1AB ily mediation for parting couples ager in Swindon, said, "it's appro-
caught up in disputes and is fea- priate that the latest technology
tured on a new website launched should be at the disposal of people
seeking help with divorce and Haydon Wick Bowls Club
separation, just as so many other present The Aldbourne Band
forms of information are now avail- Christmas Concert
able on the Internet. at the Haydon Centre
"We know that many more peo- Saturday 11 December, 7.30pm
ple could benefit if only they knew £4, concessions £3.50
more about the process and where Tickets from Haydon Centre or
to go for information." Barrie on 722972

Christmas: not perfect - just happy
Christine Gill, Centre Manager at Relate Swindon Ltd writes
Relate's long experience of work- Take time to plan with all the
ing with couples has revealed family and find out what each
what powerful stresses Christ- person really enjoys doing to
mas and New Year can place on prepare for Christmas
relationships and family life. Listen to what each member
There is enormous pressure to would like to do over the
get everything right - to make de- holiday
licious food, choose clever Make sure the work is not done
presents (without breaking the by one person - share out the
bank), keep all the extended fam- chores. Some people like
For your retirement living we currently have ily happy and to look good. shopping on Christmas Eve!
vacancies at Brain Court, Stratton St. Margaret For some Christmas is a finan- Don't let resentments build up
cial mountain to climb - a time to a crescendo - talk now about
and Windmill Court, Freshbrook, Swindon. when all the hype rubs in the fact your expectations and how you
that the presents the children want can help each other to achieve
Please contact our Regional Office:
are too expensive and that there is them. Bring all your worries out
Western Region, 10 The Parade not enough money to go round. into the open well ahead of time
Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1NE Resentment can build up and Make sure there's time to rest
Tel: 01672 515622 the days around Christmas can be- and relax
come a battleground, fuelled by Give yourself a treat - however
alcohol, over eating rich food and small
James Butcher tiredness. Work out the Christmas budget
So Relate suggests the following and stick to it
Housing Association recipe for a 'good enough' Christ- Don't strive for a perfect
mas: Christmas - just a happy one.