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The Link Magazine • June 2001 37
Carers come to the fore during week: 11 to 17 June For people in
The vital work of all the people across the country who care for others is highlighted 9 - Peatmoor & Sparcells
during National Carers Week in June. Sparcells and Peatmoor Commu-
nity Association holds its AGM on
Now in its seventh year, it will Locally Focus on Carers and Self they are carers and
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tional charities concerned with the town and hopes to find 'hid- support is available. Peatmoor Community Primary
carer issues - the Carers National den' carers who don't realise that Focus will also be launching a School.
Association, Contact a Family, leaflet with the Swindon Primary The speaker will be Martin
Crossroads- Caring for Carers and Care Group which will be avail- Trewhella from the Design, Con-
the Princess Royal Trust for Carers A week for volunteers able in GP surgeries so that new servation and Development group
- have come together as a consor- Look out for a mini-bus tied up carers can self-register as caring at Swindon Borough Council.
tium to organise it. with orange and blue ribbons to for somebody else. All residents of the area are wel-
promote Volunteers Week and the Having a break from caring also come to attend.
Looking for International Year of Volunteers helps carers to look after them- To submit agenda items, call the
Alan Galbraith, previously em- outside Debenhams on 1 and 6 selves and Focus organises a range secretary on 870458 or e mail:
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ployed by Mitel Semiconductor, re- June, 11am to 3pm. of b eaks and activities for carers [email protected]
sided at Shaw Ridge. Please con- Swindon Volunteers will be made possible by the carers' spe-
tact Jenni Fowler on 872531 highlighting the opportunities to cial grant from the Government. Sponsored spar
contribute your time to good They have been commissioned by In aid of Prospect Hospice
causes in the town. Swindon Council to produce a di- Organised by Highworth School
If you cannot be there, call Sarah rectory of short breaks to give res- of Tae Kwon-do
Coddon 420557 to find out more pite to carers. at The Rec, Highworth
about becoming a volunteer. If you have a caring responsibil- Sunday 10 June
ity and want more information, All welcome
Brilliant white fascias 6 month Summer help wanted Call Keith Gardner
i nterest at Thumbs Up Playscheme contact Focus on Carers and Self
ree offer! Help, 25 Morley Street, Swindon. on 0776 1210488
Do you like working with children
ails and are you available during Au- Tel: 531133. [email protected]
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