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38 The Link Magazine • Janua ry 2000
Fair shares through your shopping
Chocolate cake, honey cake, coffee cake, fruit cake. Eve ryone has their favourite. But do the people who grow the coffee and
cocoa beans, the dried fruit or the sugar that make our baking so delicious get a fair price for their produce?, asks Jo Polack.
No is the answer to the question, whole. Fairtrade products are now Another way of helping is to For more informa- IFairtradel
not unless we buy Fairtrade. Wilt- available in most supermarkets produce a local Fairtrade Direc- tion on any aspect of
shire Agenda 21 is planning to and health food shops. tory listing stockists in your area. Fairtrade, contact Jo Polack,
fortnight of events from 4 to 19 Fairtrade is a chance for real So, whether you want to organ- Fairtrade Co-ordinator
March to highlight who gets 'a fair change in the new millennium. All ise a coffee morning with friends, Wiltshire Agenda 21
share of the cake.' You can get across Wiltshire people will hold a Mad Hatter's Tea Par ty in your Elm Tree Court, Long Street,
involved in many practical ways. Fairtrade cake baking competi- village hall, or an evening of Afri- Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1NJ
The Fairtrade mark guarantees tions, coffee mornings, tastings, can music then call 01380 729218 E mail: wiltshireagenda2l@
that farmers have been paid a fair fashionshowsandFairtradebreak- for your free ac tion pack. compuserve.com
wage and work in decent condi- fasts to show that everyone can
tions. Fairtrade enables farmers to have a 'fair share of the cake.'
work with respect for their local The fortnightisco-ordinatedby Household items needed for Kosovan families
environment and the planet as a the Wiltshire Fairtrade Coalition The Asylum Seekers' Support Group is looking for household items for
which includes Fairtrade groups, Kosovan families in Swindon who are moving into unfurnished rented
Wiltshire Churches Together, Wilt- accommodation.
Although foam filled items like upholstered furniture and mattresses
D C OTEX shire Agenda 21, Christian Aid and cannot be accepted for fire safety reasons, almost anything else will be
Oxfam.
The coalition is looking for more welcome, from net curtains to pots and pans. The group has no storage
Painter & Decorator people to organise events and has space, so please call Stephanie Glennie on 872578, between 4.30pm and
produced an action pack contain- 10pm to arrange a collection when the items are needed for a family.
Specialist Artexing ing ideas for events, information
on and availability of Fairtrade
Tel: (01793) 791388 Speaking up for others
products and publicity tips.
Swrndon Advocacy Movement is loo rng or more vo unteers to
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become citizen advocates, writes Rachel Thomas.
7 days a week...
Rubbish Removals As an advocate you would be official body, exploring all the op-
KELLYS SKIPS matched with a person with a tions when moving house, making
Household learning difficulty (which used to better links with the local commu-
1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 yard skips be referred to as mental handicap). nity, and support during meetings.
& garden waste An advocate spends time building No specific experience is neces-
disposed of for you! 01793 849416 or up a relationship with their 'part- sary, but a strong belief in the rights
07771 657508 ner,' but the main role would be to and value of people with a learn-
Call (01793) 772268
...... 7 days a week represent their views, wishes and ing difficulty is. Training, infor-
rights. mation and ongoing support is
You would be matched with given and we pay expenses. The
Play the STRESSED! someone according to the time you next training begins in January.
Piano In need of relaxation? have available, where you live and For more information on becom-
Reflexology or Aromatherapy what your interests are. Advocates ing an advocate, or if you know
"ice Learn to Sing could be the answer get involved in many different is- someone who may need one,
sues, like making complaints to an 'phone Rachel Thomas on 465640.
Phone Swindon 695235 Call Isabel on 01793 720065
for further information Fully insured. IIHHT qualified. Qualified nurse
Answer machine, all calls will be answered
IIfIIIII No men for massage, only for reflexology New mediation project recruits first volunteers
Community Mediation Swindon is setting up a team to help neigh-
bours resolve disputes.
Professional JUST THE JOB Introductory information ses- Assistance with child care costs
Hairdressing Domestic Services Agency sions for people who want to be- may be available
in your own home requires come volunteer community me- To reserve a place or to receive
Domestic Cleaners & Ironers diators and learn mediation skills further information call Martin
Cuts from £3.50 for free take place on: Couchman on 484383, e-mail:
Flexible hours,
For appointments, call Saturday 15 January and Tuesday [email protected]
good rates of pay 25 January, 10am - 3.30pm in the The cost of the day is £5 (£2 for
Tracey on 878217 Phone Jill or Sue on 861112 town centre. gold card/concession holders).
SWINDON BC The person who changed AD
OCAL CHURCHES FAMILY CHURCH History is changing
peoples lives Today
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All Saints' Lydiard Millicent - 10:30am Live with integrity
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Revd Peter Knight: 772417 (for the Village & Roughmoor) Love wholeheartedly S - Worsley Road
Holy Trinity Shaw - 10:30am Revd Andrew Hetherington: 8 Trust God in all things
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770568 (the Church is at Shaw Village Centre) N m m ^n
SUNDAYS 10.30AM 2 t
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St Mary's Lydiard Tregoze - 9:00am, 10:30am AT THE LINK CENTRE
Revd Ann Mackenzie: 870244 - . building with people
(Community Suite)
Toothill Church - 10:45am Revd Mark Roper: 692620 o, Come and join us
(also Free Church minister for the parish) & PINEHURST Sunday at 10am & 6.30pm
Westlea Church - 10:00am Revd Peter Knight: 772417 w PEOPLE'S CENTRE For further information of
(this Church meets in Westlea School Hall, Langstone Way) A other meetings ring: 873050
All ages of children &teens cared for
The Parish of West Swindon and the Lydiairds Information: call Brian on 849731 or call at the Church office
in association with Jesus said: "I have come that YOU might
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