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34 The Link Magazine • Februa ry 2000
A home is for life, not just for Christmas!
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Now that the Christmas and Millennium celebrations have been and gone The Filling Station can Ic
Musical Tots
back on a busy and successful festive period, writes Ian Howard, below, coordinator of the project wh
Music and movement for the
under 5's at Haydon Wick provides refreshment for homeless people in Swindon.
and Peatmoor School We were able to give out presents Drive Methodist The Filling Stat
and Christmas cards to all our cli- church. It was able to will continue to do I
For details, telephone Alison ents as well as chocolates, cakes, help many homeless all year round. So I
on 701104
mince pies and other donated people and those on for your support o
goodies on the Thursday before very low incomes, but the next 12 moni
Play the Christmas. We were joined by two after December 28 it even in the middle
Piano groups of carol singers who helped was back to reality just^ blazing hot summ,
to create a joyful atmosphere. in time for the hope here's hoping!
Learn to Sing Christmas shoppers passed by and and euphoria experi- We always need
maybe felt glad that such a needy enced by the rest of us / nations of tins c
Phone Swindon 695235
for further information group were being catered for at a on millennium night. packets of food that
time of the year well known for I would like to take be taken away and c
uT I f^1 T F goodwill to all, to thank all the people sumed without cc
Increasingly homelessness as an who have contributed ing, toileteries, wi
issue comes out with the crib and their efforts to The Filling Station clothing, helpers on Thursday(
JUST THE JOB then disappears with the tinsel! over the last 7 years. nings and of course money.
Domestic Services Agency It is all too easy to forget that the Without your support and gen- To find out more or to hell
homeless as a group remain in need erosity none of what we do could any way, contact me on 88175
requires
Domestic Cleaners & lroners throughout the whole year. Our have been achieved. As we look
client numbers remain stable and into the new millennium one fact
Flexible hours, Women's World
the needs never change. is clear: homelessness will always
good rates of pay Day of Prayer
The Crisis shelter had another be with us - all year around.
Phone Jill or Sue on 861112 successful year, this time at Queens Even with the great news that Friday 3 March, 7.30pm
Swindon Council has given plan- Holy Trinity Church, Shav
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Call Isabel on 01793 720065
Fully insured. IIHHT qualified. Qualified nurse
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Refugee help
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A career with caring and tolerant society who hold items to help refugees 1
I hope that we will see a more Last month I appealed for ho
a quality home Pfimmse look to build up and support peo- are being moved from bed
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care company ple rather than knock them down, breakfast accommodation .'
even if their life situation is largely private, unfurnished ren
their fault. homes, writes Stephanie Gles
Primrose Care Limited, the market leader in the provision of home care in Thank you for the wonde
Swindon can provide employment for many local people. response we have had to thif
Church grows
The company has experienced prolific growth in its 7 year history. Backed by quest. Many really useful it
Due to the expansion in the con- were offered and we are collec
BUPA, Primrose Care offers high quality care to its clients.
gregation, the Swindon Family them as quickly as we can.
"We are looking for reliable, friendly and helpful people to work flexible hours Church is moving from the Link However, the need contin
in and around the area. All successful applicants are fully trained by Primrose Centre to the Winners Lounge at So, if you find yourself with sl
Care, so previous experience is not necessary. There is opportunity to gain Swindon Town FC. household items like pots
NVQ's and promotion." Church leader Brian Kille says pans, crockery, beds and cool
the church hopes to restart its Sun- please telephone me on 87257
To find out more, contact Diane Goddard on (01793) 616066 day services at the Link Centre at discuss details and arrangem
PRIMROSE. CARE LIMITED, CHARNWOOD COURT, NEWPORT STREET, SWINDON the beginning of May. for collection.
SWINDON BC The person who changed
History is changing
CHURCHES. FAMILY CHURCH peoples lives Today
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SUNDAYS 10.30AM ^ ^ le
All Saints' Lydiard Millicent - 10:30am
Revd Peter Knight: 772417 (for the Village & Roughmoor) o MEETING AT i. *Worsley d af
Holy Trinity Shaw — 10:30am Revd Andrew Hetherington: E o THE WINNERS LOUNGE
770568 (the Church is at Shaw Village Centre)
SWINDON TOWN
St Mary's Lydiard Tregoze — 9:00am, 10:30am FOOTBALL CLUB
Revd Ann Mackenzie: 870244 n. m buifcfing with people
Toothill Church — 10:45am Revd Mark Roper: 692620 AND AT Come and join us
(also Free Church minister for the parish) c THE PINEHURST Sunday at loam & 6.30pm 1
Westlea Church - 10:00am Revd Peter Knight: 772417 PEOPLE'S CENTRE For further information of
(this Church meets in Westlea School Hall, Langstone Way) other meetings ring: 873050
All ages of children & teens cared for
or call at the Church office
The Parish of West Swindon and the Lydiards Information: call Brian on 849731
in association with Jesus said: "I have come that YOU m.
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