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Fascinating history Need help with

If, like thousands of viewers, you have been gripped by the captivat- Weight Loss?
ing BBC series, Simon Schama's 'History of Britain' you might want Personal Training?
to read some of his other books, writes librarian Robert Cotterill. Nutrition Advice? Kim Embra
Telephone: 01793 851036
Swindon Libraries currently have you when the book is ready for Exercise Training Programmes? Email: [email protected]
five titles in stock covering a range collection. Sports Training Programmes?
of themes: Library members have full ac- Stress relief? Interior Design
Rembrandt's Eyes about Dutch cess to books in the borough li- Then contact Dawn Cole
painters from the modern period braries as well as outside. If we are BSc (Hons), FT P,, I.I.H.H.T. Handmade soft furnishings
at
and the 17th to 18th Century. unable to supply an item through including:
Dead Certainties (unwarranted specu- our own resources we try others 4' ^Lchiev • Curtains Lampshades
lation) containing biographical around the country. Alternatively, • Blinds • Bed
notes on General James Wolfe and of course, if a book is in print we Success • Cushions furnishings
an account of the investigations may be able to buy it for you. Fitness Consultancy and Colour Schemes
into the death of George Parkman We do keep a number of books Massage Therapy Clinic
Citizens A chronicle of the French in a staff only store area. These 01793 430400 or 07887 535766 Free measuring and quotations
Revolution may be ones that are not in such
The Embarrassment of Riches An good condition, but still have a
interpretation of Dutch culture in useful life. Classic fiction and cer-
the Golden Age tain non-fiction may also be
Landscape and Memory A socio- shelved in the store. So if you can Weigh-in
logical book dealing with culture not find what you want on the
Any title can be reserved at a shelves it is always worth asking Work-out
charge of 75p and we will notify at the enquiry desk.
RSetdryCClubs
Free Internet facilities up and running Diet and Fimess Clubs Weigh less
at West Swindon library Follow Rosemary's new low-fat eating plan which now
Swindon College has installed four internet ready computers in the includes treats & watch the pounds and inches disappear!
library, available to users during opening hours. They can be booked
free of charge for sessions lasting thirty minutes to one hour. We expect * Monday: Noremarsh Junior School, Wootton Bassett, 5.30 - 7.00pm
them to be heavily subscribed so telephone in advance on 465555, or * Thursday: Saltway School, Middleleaze, 6 - 7.30pm
make a booking next time you visit us. A Wednesday: Greenmeadow Primary School, Penn Close, 6 - 7.30pm
For those unsure how to use the internet there is an interactive web- A Wednesday: Abbey Meads Community School, Hugo Drive, 8- 9.30pm
wise programme to help steer you through. Or take the free 6 hour * Call Dawn on (01793) 782639 A Call Sally on (01793) 731148
course in the Swindon College computer centre located in the library.
Membership fee £6.00 Class fee £4.25
Exercise only £3.25 (no membership)
Babes benefit from books

The Swindon library mobile toured the town in early October with a National
Bookstart Roadshow. At Shaw village centre Lesley Melsom and Matthew,
left, and Vicky McMackin with Charlie, with children's librarians Robin
Griffiths and Robert Cotterill and health visitor Barbara Perkins
A scheme to encourage early years reading is celebrating the distri-
bution of 5,000 book packs over the last 18 months.
Launched in March 1999 the gives a tremendous boost to a For your retirement living we currently have
Sainsburys sponsored Bookstart child's development. A full audit vacancies at Brain Court, Stratton St. Margaret
scheme aims to get parents read- has yet to be done, but feedback
ing to children well before their from schools across Britain is that and Windmill Court, Freshbrook, Swindon.
first birthday. children do have a head start in
Health visitor Barbara Perkins reading when they start school." Please contact our Regional Office:
from the Home Ground surgery Childrens librarian Robert Western Region, 10 The Parade
said the packs are given to parents Cotterill said the scheme has Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1NE
at the seven month hearing test boosted library membership. Tel: 01672 515622
and development assessment. "It "Some parents are worried about
really is an excellent scheme which damage but from April replace-
gives parents the confidence to ment charges are being cancelled. James Butcher
start reading early. Children do "We have books, story and nurs-
not have to read to enjoy books. ery rhymes tapes available, all free Housing Association
Looking at pictures and talking of charge."