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AERIAL SERVICES APPLIANCE REPAIRS Letters to The Link
Should be sent by the 12th of the month to the address on page 4.
CHRIS PAYNE
Appeal to carol singers
AERIALS ' Nauue & address supplied
Repairs to most makes of:
May I through The Link make a They were duly caught and pun-
& SATELLITE SYSTEMS 3 Washing Machines plea to all carol singers to realise ished by the police.
3 Dryers that people cannot give to all the I thought this was really sad at
Satellite TV
3 Dishwashers singers who come to the door, even such a happy time of year. I've no
* Sky & digital terrestial though we would like to. objections to carol singers, so if the
3 Microwaves
Last year after politely telling answer is 'not tonight thank you,'
Extra TV, telephone 3 Vacuum Cleaners
some singers 'not tonight thank please accept it with good grace.
& electrical points John Phillips Servicing you' the 'singers' decided to break Wishing everyone a very happy
Storm damage 32 years experience. a lot of lights in my front garden. Christmas and best wishes for 2003.
No VAT. All work guaranteed
Tel: 01793 700078 SKY Letters to The Link - our policy
Mobile: 0777 6236415 We have received two long letters expressing views in response to the
letter by Fire Brigade Union member Perry Payne in the November
Link. However since they were from anonymous sources they will not
CLEANING COMPUTER SUPPORT be printed.
Letters must be sent with a name, address and telephone number. We
f Whiteway 11 SIGMA reason is given.
will consider publishing them on a name & address supplied basis if a
The Carpet & Computer Solutions
Upholstery Cleaning specialist Here to help Swindon consumers
• Carpets, rugs, curtains, suites etc NEW PCs/Spares/Repairs Carla Doughty, Consumer Advice worker at the Safer Swindon Shop
• Emergency call out available Upgrades/Service/Support in Havelock Street says don't get caught out with your Christmas
• Hard floors cleaned and sealed Internet & Network Solutions purchases.
• Stain removal • Protection treatment
• Fully insured For friendly EXPERT advice The various services offered by the Safer Swindon Shop are set to
• Quickly usable NC^a & PROMPT on-site service continue for another year thanks to a decision by councillors to
You'll be amazed how affordable it is extend the provision, and a grant of £23,000 by the Legal Services
...call for your free estimate from youI Tel: 01793 633924 Commission to fund consumer advice at the shop.
local independent on 01793 731418 Mobile: 0781 6014363 Swindon had been without a
or mobile: 07808 355487 dedicated consumer advice serv-
[email protected]
Email cliff.whitewayCabtinternet.com ice for three years after a decision
to cease funding in 1999.
However last January consumer
REMOVALS & STORAGE REMOVALS/STORAGE advisors from Trading Standards,
the Citizens Advice Bureau and
NP REMOVALS R ='? r' q
^ Sf FVIEF the Wiltshire Law Centre joined
GAYS P VFFY , .^avt ABBEY MOVE
!IfLt forces to provide free consumer
„/E, i .... advice at the Safer Swindon Shop.
" cadre bigger then we sound! AiZYMOVL The service offers advice on any
Tel: 01793 772888 problems encountered with goods
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and services - from a faulty toaster
to a bodged extension. Qualified
THE MAN WITH A VAN Single Items / Full House advisors are on hand to explain a
(Est 1993) Long / Short Distance consumer's legal rights in relation
• 24hrs - 7 days a week Storage Specialists to any problem or dispute they
• Single items to a full house Packing Service have encountered. The advisors
• 8 different size vehicles Late Bookings
• Disposal of unwanted items also give guidance on practical is-
Tel: 01793 772888 Tel (01793) 727307 sues such as how to write a letter of
complaint or preparing papers for
Fax: 01793 772444 Mob 07811 188564 the small claims court. `
EMail: [email protected] WWW.ABBEYMOVE.CO.UK
The service also offers a wealth
of free consumer advice leaflets Cnrin, {rant, with Safer ncalveon
and organises special events such shop manager Jean Goncalvez
TV & VIDEO REPAIRS I
IMPACT as National Consumer Week which
took place during mid-November. Look
GOGGLEBOX ADVERTISING This year's theme was'foot in the t'for Lions
TV & VIDEO tk door' and focused attention on the
problem of doorstep selling and
REPAIR bogus callers. The service distrib-
SERVICE 118 link Magat uted free information packs, in-
eluding leaflets and a door sticker,
which are still available from the Father Christmas on his sleigh
SWINDON'S MOST CLOSELY Safer Swindon Shop. will be collecting for charity
* Free home estimates Consumer advice is free of accompanied by Swindon Lions,
READ PUBLICATION.
* No call out charge charge and available between between 6pm and 8prn on:
CALL (01793) 872531 10am and 3.30pm Monday to Fri- Tuesday 17 December - Shaw;
All repairs guaranteed day. Visit us at the Safer Swindon
See advertising rates at Wednesday 18th - Tregoze Way,
Shop in Havelock Street or tel- The Prinnells;
ephone the consumer advice line
Friday 20th - Peatmoor
525387.
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