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Two West Swindon teachers have been invited to meet the Queen and Work-out
the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace on 3 May.
Weigh less
The Department for Education
and Employment asked for teach- Follow Rosemary's
ers to be nominated who had con- new low-fat eating plan
tributed something special to which now includes treats.
schools. Three of the five names Combine this with exercise & watch
put forward by Swindon Coun- the pounds and inches disappear!
cil's education department were Classes in West Swindon
chosen: Tim Noble from Green- and Wootton Bassett Steps to Learning is a
down, Karen Winterburn of Contact Wendy on (01793) 877750 new and free service to
Tregoze primary school and John Membership Pack £6.00 help adults find
Saunders, head of Warnford Class Fee £4.25 information about
School, Highworth. Exercise-only £3.25
(no membership) courses and training
Tim, recovering from coordinat- ,Booking advisabl e opportunities
ing the West Swindon Shakespeare
Festival (see centre pages), said If you would like to see a
the invitation was a complete mys- D & L Blinds Learning Advisor, Anna Shantry
tery. "I can only assume my name Tim Noble with actor David Calder and will be at Abbey Meads
was put forward because of the visiting American teacher Amy Ulen at Rollers • Verticals • Venetians Community School for 4 weeks
festival. I'm greatly honoured, but Roman Blinds • VELUX® from 3 May on Wednesday
the West Swindon Shakespeare Festival
the hard work was done by all the Conservatory Blinds mornings between 10. 00am
teachers and parents involved with Karen co-directed a production and 12 noon. Drop in to get
each production." of The Tempest last year and was QUALITY BLINDS AT information and advice
Karen was equally also involved in AFFORDABLE PRICES Steps to Learning advisors are
surprised when she re- Macbeth at the Shake- Fast and reliable service also available at
ceived her invitation speare festival. She vis- Evenings & weekends no problem Swindon Job Centre on:
from the Master of the ited primary schools in All blinds fitted free Monday 9.30am - 12 noon
Queen's Household. "I Australia at the end of Choose from a wide range Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm
was taken aback. I've last year and ran an abo- of fabrics from the comfort & 2.00pm - 4.30pm
no idea how they got riginal art day on her of your own home Thursday 9.30am - 1.00pm
my name. All the return. & 2.00pm - 4.30pm
teachers at Tregoze Swindon Chief Edu- Contact Paul on 01793 619428 Call 01793 586142
work really hard and I cation Officer Mike FREE QUOTES NO OBLIGATION for further details
will be representing Lusty said, "all our
the whole school." teachers work hard in
difficult circumstances
Karen Winterburn with and we have many staff
children at Charlestown in Swindon who en-
School in Australia last hance the education of 11I II
December our children."
Train for the future
It is never too late to retrain or change the direction of your career, but
it is sometimes difficult to know where to start. One of Swindon's Design a small garden
experienced Learning Advisors Anna Shantry, will be offering sup-
port and guidance in North Swindon this month.
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Anna is based at the This is a free confiden-
Job Centre, but spends a tial service open to adults Crack the Internet!
good deal of her time in aged 18 and over, in em-
the community offering ployment or unem-
information on training, ployed. Information and
courses and careers. advice is available to
She will be holding women returners, ethnic Boost your writing skills?
drop-in sessions at Ab- minorities, the disabled
bey Meads Community or those needing help
School on four Wednes- looking for work, writ-
days from 4 May, 10am ing CVs or wishing to Or
to 12noon. retrain.
Learning Advisors are keen to
VACANCY develop links in North Swindon. r a • • •
Anna said, "Abbey Meads is a
Toothill Junior Club (7-11 yrs) brand new area, so it's important New College has a range of courses to suit
Toothill Farm Centre, Bodiam Drive to work within this community. all in West Swindon,
Two playworkers required to We would of course invite people
provide stimulating play activities from all areas of Swindon to these Abbey Meads, Moredon or Pinehurst.
for 3 hours on Thursday evenings, sessions." See our Summer 2000 part time brochure
including half an hour preparation A time can be arranged at the
time. £4.80 p/h drop-in to attend an interview for
Closing date: Thursday 11 May a more detailed discussion or to
arrange a group talk. For more
For details call Jean Goncalves information contact Anna on
on 465414
586142.