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Crisis hits Guide groups
Despite record numbers on waiting lists, Guide units throughout ^1194191aJ
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West Swindon are struggling to survive due to a lack of adult leaders.
Mannington Division Commis- Fourteen units serve some 263
sioner, Hilda Cooper, is appealing girls aged between 5 and 25 in the For all your • Plumbing & heating
for potential leaders to come for- area. But between 100 and 200 PC Upgrades • Electrical
ward. Two years ago, ten people others are on waiting lists. Fresh- Phone For A Free Quote
became leaders or helpers in re- brook and Shaw Rainbows are (01793) 485750 • Joinery/carpentry
sponse to a Link article. She is likely to close in July and Shaw • Painting & decorating
hoping for a similar reaction. Guides are losing a leader. Anytime • Fencing
"The situation is now desper- Leaders have to be aged between Prices include home delivery
and installation
ate," she said. "Although Brown- 18 and 65, be able to commit 1 - 2 No job too small
ies are well staffed, they are hold- hours per week, and enjoy being Tel: 640412
ing on to 10 year olds who could be with children or teenagers. They Mobile:
in Guides, if there were groups to need good communication and
join. This means that 7 year olds organisational skills and a real Visit our website at: 0378 909234
can't enter the Brownies. sense of humour. Support and generic-eye.com/thc
"People are so committed to training are given.
work or their families that there is To find out more, contact Hilda
Dave Rogers CL Reclaimed
less time for voluntary activities." Cooper on 874874.
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Timber &
Volunteers needed for summer scheme
Thumbs Up Playscheme, which meets at Greendown School during Interior and rio building
August, needs volunteer helpers to support their holiday activity decorating carried out to materials
programme for children with physical and learning disabilities. a high standard including:
• Painting Wallpapering We buy and sell:
"Come and meet lots of new bouncy castle and outings. Train-
friends, have fun and help others," ing is provided for all volunteers, • Coving • Tiling Ply, bricks, timber, hardboard,
challenges Thumbs Up committee who are supported by professional • General Maintenance chipboard and RSJs
member Carolyn Tovey. playleaders. Age and experience • Gardening We also supply:
Thumbs Up was set up in 1978 are less important than interest and sand & gravel (in bags)^^
by a group of parents and now enthusiasm. For more details
caters for over 100 children be- Adults of all ages and teenagers For a prompt friendly pop in or tel: 829715
tween the ages of 6 months and 16 can commit anything from a cou- professional service Open: Mon - Sat, 9am - 5pm
years in and around Swindon. ple of days' trial upwards. To find Telephone: 875354 The Yard, Tate Estate, Kingsdown
Activities include swimming, out more, contact Thumbs Up on Mobile: 07970 483393 Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon
riding, arts and crafts, music, a 618557.

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