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The Link Magazine • February 2002 35
Last gathering for Guild THE
The ladies of the West Swindon Townswomen's Guild gathered for TdAEA
the last time on 10 January and to wrap up their affairs. IREPLAC
The cost of room hire at the Link skittles and bowls team. The an- CENTRE
Centre and the fees charged by nual donations made to the Pros- BEL VOIR
speakers were cited as the main pect Hospice have made regular OFFICE & SHOWROOMS
reasons by chairwoman Norma photos in The Link and the charity Specialists in fireplaces, gas
Stevens. "We'll continue to meet in will receive the bankbalance when effect fires with or without flues. Call for advice on:
each others homes and those in the the books are closed. electric f res, gas & multifuel
singing group will give perform- "It's a sad day, but we decided to stoves, baskets & accessories • Letting your home
ances, but we are ceasing as a for- go out on a positive note," said • Buy to let and let to buy
mal Townswomen's Guild." secretary Doreen Shaw. "We'll ,
e to
Membership peaked at sixty la- maintain our friendships and meet • Rent, legal & household
dies in 1994, enough to turn out a up when we can." )e insurance services
Holding up the branch banner and the photographic book of memories, sitting ,rent
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Freshbrook lunch launch 55s start the week TEL/FAX:(01793) 612288
A new weekly social club starts More mature people will be get-
at Freshbrook Community Cen- ting together on the first Monday T
tre on Monday 4 February. of the month at a new social group
Opening at 10.30am for coffee, Part time Greendown
tea and biscuits, lunch will be in Peatmoor. Administrative Worker Community School
Aimed at 55s and over, the group
served at midday. The cost is £2.40. gives users a chance to exchange In office of small local charity ^..../ Grange Park Way
For details, call Lorraine on which creates volunteer citizen
871017 or Pam Pixton on 465466. information, organise activities advocacy partnerships for people
and socialise. The next meeting at CLEAN IERS
with learning difficulties.
Peatmoor community primary
Toothill coffee & chat school at Roughmoor village cen- £6.14 per hour - 15 hours per week REQUIRED
A chance to meet people every tre takes place on Monday 4 Feb- (including one evening per month)
Tuesday. 10am to 1 1.30pm ruary, 10am to 11.30am. Responsible for accounts using Various hours available
Toothill Community Centre To find out more call 881613. Sage Instant Accounting on PC,
taking and typing committee minutes. Rate of pay:
Bookkeeping & computer skills required.)
£4.80 per hour
For application/information pack
Memory volunteers wanted telephone 465660. Closing date 7 Feb. For details, visit the school
Swindon's Kingshill Research Centre is looking for volunteers to Swindon Advocacy Movement, reception or telephone
take part in a study researching treatments for vascular dementia. Health Hydro, Milton Road, Swindon.
01793 874224
The study involves the use of drugs already licensed for treating L This post is funded by the Community Fund)
Alzheimer's disease to see if they are also effective in treating this form
of dementia. Those eligible to take part will be between 40 and 90 years The Beefeater
old and will have suffered some form of stroke leading to dementia. JOURNALIST Restaurant
The term 'dementia' is used to describe symptoms that occur when
the brain is affected by specific conditions which include loss of The Link is looking for a and Travel Inn
memory, changes in personality and problems with communication. In Lydiard Fields
the latter stages, this leads to the loss of everyday skills for living. part-time journalist (next to Hilton Hotel)
Vascular dementia, the second most common cause of dementia after (about 20 hours a month), the following vacancies:
Alzheimer's, occurs when cells in the brain are deprived of oxygen interested in community
because the network of blood vessels becomes blocked or diseased. affairs and preferably • Commis chef
Symptoms of vascular dementia may occur suddenly following a • Chambermaids
stroke, or gradually as a result of mini-strokes. They often remain Living in West Swindon.
constant for a while, then suddenly worsen. Because only parts of the Proven experience of writing • Weekend night receptionist
brain are damaged, some abilities may remain relatively unaffected. for newspapers is required. For further information
People with vascular dementia are often aware of what is happening to on any of the above positions,
them and can become depressed as a result. Apply to The Link,
please contact
The Kingshill Team is keen to hear from anyone interested in taking Papermakers House, WestLea,
part or has concerns about their own or someone else's memory. For Swindon SN5 7BD The Duty Manager
details contact Helen Cartwright on 481182. www.kingshill-research.org on 01793 881490