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The Swindon Well Woman Centre: the fight goes on Women's courses
Elizabeth Payne, volunteer at the Well Woman Centre in the Health Hydro, Milton Road writes The Swindon's branch of the Work-
We are on our knees trying to keep the centre open for the women of Swindon. Due to a complete cut ers Education Association (WEA)
of funding more than two years ago we have been left to raise over £30,000 each year. This is a sad state runs courses aimed at women.
of affairs, but we remain positive and are fighting back. Coming up:
I have been a volunteer for nearly I arrange table top sales in the Confidence & assertiveness - Ac-
eight years and I love my job see- Health Hydro to raise funds for credited course
ing first hand the good the centre the centre. Donations of books, Monday 15 January, information
is doing. We are somewhere toiletries, toys (but not clothes) can session 10am - 11am. Ten week
women can feel safe and be in a be left at the main reception. course starts 22 January, 10am -
friendly environment, which is free Please help us to fight on. For 12noon at Even Community Cen-
and completely confidential, more information call 511064, tre, Rodbourne. Cost £3. Build
knowing that they will be listened 10am to 1.30pm, or when a session confidence and say what you feel
to and seen by women staff. is in progress. There is an answer- with honesty.
There is no need for an appoint- ing machine at other times. Make your experience count - Ac-
ment as we run a drop in service. With your help we can keep go- credited course
When you visit make sure you al- ing and continue to help women Wednesday 17 January, informa-
low yourself plenty of time be- and who knows, maybe in the fu- tion session 1pm - 2pm. Ten week
cause you will be given much more ture help the men in our lives by course starts 24 January, 1pm -
than a five minute appointment. Committed to women's health: Eliza- having a Well Man Centre? 3pm at Walcot Dome community
We have library books on many beth Payne and chair of the fundrais- centre. Cost £3. For anyone think-
subjects that you can borrow and ing committee Marlene Wheeler New for 2001 ing of making changes in their life.
filing cabinets full of information. The centre is launching a monthly Fragrant ideas
We offer refreshments, magazines You don't have to feel unwell to Menopause Support Group on Saturday workshops on 10 Febru-
and background music while you come and see us. Why not drop in Wednesday 31 January, 5.30pm to ary and 10 March, 10am - 4pm, at
wait to be called. To see a woman and find out what we do. We also 7pm with a talk on all aspects of Health Hydro, Milton Road. Cost
leave the centre with a smile and run a listening service, which sup- the menopause. £28. Introduction into the use of
feeling happier than when she ar- port voluntary workers provide. Topics for future meetings will essential oils.
rived is so rewarding. Clients are seen on a one to one include breast awareness, diet, Painting for the petrified
If you have been putting off a basis and you can talk through any HRT, alternative therapies, exer- Six weeks starting Tuesday 27 Feb-
problem make a New Year resolu- problems. cise and osteoporosis. ruary, 7pm - 9pm at Wyvern Thea-
tion to come and see us. Our nurses give talks on medi- Give-up smoking in 2001 A group tre. Cost £27. Take the fear out of
We are open Monday, 5.30pm cal issues regarding women's is being planned for women and art.
to 7.30pm: includes family plan- health to organisations and I would men with help from a specially Courses free for women on ben-
ning and Wednesday, 12.30pm to be pleased to give talks on the cen- qualified nurse. Call the number efit; concessions for low income.
2.30pm, free creche available tre and being a volunteer. above for details. For details, call 618233.

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