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The Link Magazine • April 2001 www.swind

Kings Court Smoking still on the menu
Care Home Sainsbury's has described the restaurant in their Bridgemead store as being smoke free even though they
permit smoking.
^J
is a new purpose ^ ^,,,,, Following an article in the Feb- "we constantly monitor customer
built, 60 bed P/ ruary Link several readers drew feedback through comment cards.
nursing home our attention to the promotional Since going smoke free a year ago
in Old Town, Swindon leaflet published by Sainsbury's in we haven't lost any business, even
November promoting the refur- in the restaurant. If anything cus-
(on main bus routes).
bished and expanded store which tomer numbers have increased.
Beautifully furnished and refers to the restaurant as a 'smoke The whole place seems fresher and
equipped, the home offers free environment. cleaner to shop and work in."
One, a childminder, refuses to Deaths due to smoking related
excellent care for the physically
take the children in her care there, illnesses are particularly high in
disabled/infirm from the age of
as she is concerned about the ef- Swindon.
50 years and EMI residents. fects of passive smoking. Steve Hams of the Swindon Pri-
Respite and convalescent care is Store manager Robin Ireland mary Care Group said, "a recent
also offered. said, "the leaflets were distributed Sainsbury's Bridgemead, healthy report on health in the South West
in error. Our smoking policy is food and customer care Region reveals the highest propor-
The cuisine is first class, freshly decided by regional management for cigarette smokers tion of death from smoking to oc-
prepared and cooked daily on the and it is under constant review. If population and medical opinion cur in Swindon Borough at 19.2% -
premises, and special dietary at a point in the future the balance that passive smoking accounts for compared to a South West Regional
requirements are catered for. swings in favour of non-smoking 300 deaths a year in the UK. average of 16.3%."
we will change. I get responses Other Swindon stores which The PCG has established spe-
Also available: In-house from customers directly in the store have supported initiatives to stop cialist Smoking Cessation Services
hairdresser and activity and I am getting a balanced re- smoking and have been awarded across Swindon as part of a cam-
organiser, visiting dentist, sponse from smokers and non- the Wiltshire Smoke Free Award paign to reduce the number of
smokers." include Asda, Debenhams and deaths from smoking.
optician and chiropodist;
The Bridgemead store is one of Woolworths. None of the stores Comments about the Sains-
landscaped gardens.
the few in town that still permits report any fall off in business as a bury's Bridgemead smoking policy
For a brochure, smoking under its roof, despite result of going smoke free. can be made'at the store, or call the
the proportion of people who Cathy Smith, deputy customer Customer Services Department
or appointment to view,
smoke declining to 27% of the services manager at Asda, said, free on 0800 636262.
telephone
Helen Marshall (Manager) Census 2001
Tel: (01793) 715480 Ready to skip for heart health
Census day-29 April-is approach- Preparations are well underway at Freshbrook School for a 24 hour
ing and from 9 April onwards enu- sponsored skip being held on 6 April in aid of the British Heart
merators will be out delivering Foundation.
forms to every household.
THE They will be easy to identify with
their distinctive yellow bags, bear-
IREPLAC ing the logo 'Count Me In'.
The enumerator will call at every
CENTRE home, show their authority card
and ask a few questions to confirm
OFFICE & SHOWROOMS
the address, establish who usually
Specialists in fireplaces, gas lives there, whether there are any
effect fires with or without flues, separate households, and whose
electric fares, gas & multifuel name should go on the front of the
stoves, baskets & accessories form.
The census return, plus addi-
Dare to tional ones if more than five per-
sons are resident, will be left for
be
the householder to complete and
different send back by post. Any individual
aged over 16 who wishes to reply
independently can apply for a spe-
cial separate form.
The return should take about 30
or stick
minutes to complete, it only comes
with once every 10 years and everyone Youngsters at Freshbrook ready for their marathon skip
tradition is filling one in. Those failing to All the children at the school tributor to this figure.
ac: make a census return are liable to a
fine; but that is a last resort, the will be taking part and some of The British Heart Foundation
emphasis is placed on co-operation. them have learned to skip spe- celebrates its 40th anniversary this
v cially for the event. The cause has year. It plays a leading role in the
PERCY ST W HAWKINS ST The helpline is 08450312001.
particular significance for the fight against heart disease by fund-
THE school's PE co-ordinator Nicola ing research and educating the
Z .I' j IRE Flowery talk
AZ CENTRE Anderton. "My father died of a public and health professionals.
CENTRE
Tootleabrook WI next meets at
DOLPHIN M heart attack, so it's my special char- As well as seeking sponsorship
0 OUTLET VILLAGE.
PUB D NORTH Toothill Community Centre on ity," she said. from families and friends the
0 CAR PARK
Wednesday 18 April, 7.30 pm Statistics published in January school is looking for support from
VISIT OUR SHOWROOMS AT: when Mrs Mim Morris will talk show that people in Swindon are local companies.
I RODBOURNE ROAD, about 'A Handful of Flowers.' forty per cent more likely to die of Call Freshbrook School on
SWINDON SN2 2AG All ladies welcome. For de- heart disease compared to similar 872800 to offer financial backing
TEVFAX: (01793) 612288 tails call Jean Brock on 539456. towns. Smoking is a major con- for the big fundraising effort.