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Making play more interesting Free welfare advice and help
Childcare providers and voluntary play organisations have access to with new housing benefit forms
free advice and information, as well as low cost play equipment hire
from the Playcare Resource Service. The West Swindon Family & Community Project provides free,
The information library is located at the Swindon Scrapstore at confidential advice on welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment
Pinehurst People's Centre. Play equipment for hire includes para- rights and the CSA.
chutes, a badge making machine and face painting kit. The advice workers can also pro- Treasurer needed
The service is funded by Swindon Council's Community Education vide help with completing the new, The West Swindon Family &
and the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership and is more complex housing benefit/ Community Project is looking for
available to playgroups, nurseries, childminders and out-of-school council tax forms which were in- a volunteer treasurer who can
providers. troducedatthebeginningofApril. spare a few hours each month.
For more information contact Suzanne Graham on 465414. "The new housing benefit appli- The person must be trustworthy
cation and review forms are very and committed, and would like to
New worker at Peatmoor complicated," said Mina Bhogal. be involved in a busy community
"Please come and get advice early organisation.
Orla Purcell has been appointed to the part-time lottery funded to avoid non-payment of housing Expenses and an honorarium
community facilitator position at Peatmoor Community School, tak- benefit and the problems that can will be paid. For details, call Alison
ing over from Julia Amies-Green.
arise, such as receiving notice of Cardis on 871303.
A mother of six girls ranging in age from 17 years to twins aged eviction."
eighteen months, Orla arrived in Shaw last October from Dublin where The three sessions a week at West Parivaar (Family)
she was a community worker with an inner city regeneration project. Swindon Family & Community West Swindon Family and Com-
She is responsible for attracting new community activities to the Project, 15 Gainsborough Way,
M i i 9 s ed .. munityProject,at15Gainsborough
community school and h- %:..'• ' ' i t^ ' w ^'^+G .' ^, Y Freshbrook (Tel. 871303) take place
,
aising with local groups. on: WaY Freshbrookhas started a new
Contact her on 887473 if group for Asian women, Parivaar.
you have an idea that will Monday 10am - 12noon Meetings take place fortnightly on
build community spirit in Wednesday loam - 12noon Mondays,12.30pm to 2.30pm, with
Peatmoor and Sparcells. Friday 12noon - 2pm childcare.
This is an opportunity to meet
Orla, centre, with Peatmoor Also Wednesdays loam - 12noon new friends, and share skills and
community association mem- at Holy Trinity Church, Shaw. experience with others. For infor-
bers, from left, Jane Deeley, No appointment is necessary at mation on the next session or to
Suzanne Bullimore, acting any of the sessions. book a creche place, call 871303.
chair, Liz Emerson, treasurer

Peatmoor meeting invite A 2 Z Home Improvements
The next meeting of the Peatmoor Community Association takes place
on Monday 30 April, 7pm at Peatmoor Community Primary School. All your needs in one number
The Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday 9 May, 7.30pm in the Kitchen/Bathroom fitting, Tiling, Plumbing, Electrics,
same venue. All residents of Sparcells and Peatmoor are invited.
Painting, Decorating, Carpentry and much more
Notice Board 111 Pinehurst Road Tel: (01793) 339671
Swindon Mobile: 0378) 207977
A quarterly report of what's on at Peatmoor Community School
The Army Cadets opened a new Peatmoor School
detachment on 5 March which has hall is available for
attracted a good response from daytime hire during
young people. For details, call the summer school • from Fencing to Extensions
01 380 724114 or call into the school holidays. • Hll building works unde rtaken
on a Monday, 7pm to 9pm.
Information on rates and availabil- • Large portfolio to uiew
West Swindon Parenting Group is ity of the community facilities at
a new workshop to help families other times from 887473. Tel: 01793 886023 Mobile: 07990 576464
manage behaviour and parenting.
A 6 week course begins at
Peatmoor School, on Wednesday
25 April, 10am to 12noon with a
free creche. For more information
call Gwen Griffiths (Health Visitor)
on 877233. POWER TO CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE
RAINBOW
New College is running a free'Re- Select Appointments are delighted to offer the following
turn to Learn' course commencing PLAYGROUP employment opportunities, representing Northern Electric And Gas,
3 May for 10 weeks, aimed at peo- one of the country's leading energy suppliers.
ple who need to get back into edu- Freshbrook Swindon and Surrounding Area
cation and the job market. For de- Field Sales Managers: £7.25ph + 35p per mile car expenses
tails, call the course tutor Danni requires a part time Home Energy Advisors: £6.75ph + uncapped bonus
Hillary on 611470. We are looking for ambitious, self-motivated individuals to join our existing successful sales force.
playgroup assistant
Theatre Express Performing Arts Visiting door to door you will explain to domestic customers in their own homes, the savings
is holding its Summer School at Qualifications an customers can achieve on their energy bills.
Peatmoor, from 6 to 10 August. advantage but not essential Full training and ongoing support, generous basic salary, guaranteed weekly earnings,
37 hours, five days, working Monday to Saturday.
Youngsters who want to take part Call Fran 872948 Ideally you will have a sales background, although this is not essential. We need you
should call David Kerwickon 01608 if you are customer focused, possess good communications skills
676024. between 1 Cam and 6pm and have the energy and enthusiasm to be successful.
We are looking for a yoga teacher Call Gemma 639480 For further information please contact
to hold classes at Peatmoor School evenings NORTHERN Laura Cox on 01793 614281 l^et
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Please call 887473. ;L: R'a or email:[email protected]