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18 The Link Magazine • March 2002
Be a Pow! woman National Childbirth
Brands, logos and labels are so important nowadays, often unconsciously. Companies spend millions Trust nearly new sale
developing and protecting them, and even more trying to get us to display them. Sunday 13 April, 11am - 1pm
Yet women wear hidden labels "Pow! will new approach Oasis Leisure Centre
all through their lives: mum, meet 12 times a to women Children's clothes (0-4 years),
granny, the missus, 'er indoors, year; it will be a working to- maternity wear, cots, prams and
chief cook and bottle washer. Even social event gether. Call it other nursery equipment, toys and
when positive, they are often per- with a speaker, 'unselfish net- books will be available.
ceived in a negative way. and in between working' where To sell items, with a 30% commis-
Now women in Swindon have we'll also be members gain sion to the NCT, send large SAE,
the chance to strip away the labels running work- confidence to to: NCT Seller's Packs, 5 The
and discover different aspects of shops and social discover their Mountings, Wroughton SN4 9SD
themselves by joining 'Pandemo- activities in re- abilities and re-
nium of Women' or Pow! for short. sponse to mem- discover those Volunteers are needed forthe sale.
Launched on 20 February, Pow! ber requests." they think they Call the helpers co-ordinator on
is the brainchild of Ellen Lee from The topics for have lost. 340691.
Haydon Wick, Linden Ruskin from the first two "If you be-
Chippenham, Merwyn Manson evenings are: lieve 'you're March courses
from Bradford-upon-Avon and Tuesday 5 March: Facing New only a housewife,' think again. The WEA Women's Branch are
Geraldine Broadley from Sussex Challenges - a fun, action packed You're an organiser, a planner, a running three courses next month.
who decided that there is a need evening to get to know others and negotiator and problem solver, it's Exploring crafts:
for a new kind of group which de-stress yourself incredible what women do uncon- 6weekly meetings beginning Mon-
combines education, social activi- Wednesday 10 April: Women sciously. Pow! is going to provide day4 March. 7pm to 9pm, atToothill
ties and a positive recognition that and money - a jargon free practical a positive framework for women Community Centre, Dunwich Drive.
women approach life differently insight into why women treat fi- to leave those labels behind." £27
to men. nance differently. The monthly meetings will take Reflexology for self-help:
"There's no question, over the The first workshop in March is place at The Madison Inn in
6 weekly meetings beginning
last fifty years women have be- called 'I want some of what she's Stratton (off the A420). The an- Thursday 7 March, 7pm to 9pm, at
come far less restricted in what we got.' nual cost of joining will be £96 the Health Hydro, Milton Road. £27
can do, but we are still categorised Linden believes Pow! is going to with a £1 donation going to Swin-
at work and at home. All four of us be different to other women's don Women's Aid, but attendance Bicycle maintenance:
run different businesses and we groups and the four founder mem- at meetings is free. Howto maintain yourown bike and
know how these labels can limit bers see new clubs springing up To find out more, call Ellen Lee complete minor repairs. Saturday
our outlook. So we've decided to across the town and around the on 729176 between midday and 9 March, 10am to 4pm. £14
deal with it by setting up Pow! as a country. 5pm, or mail: [email protected], or Reductions for women on benefit.
not for profit club which appeals "Two of us are from a training go to www.pownetwork.net For details, call 618233.
to women of all ages and back- background and we all run our
grounds. own businesses. We're trying a
International Women's Day
Friday 8 March, 11am to 3pm
A day of celebration for women organised by the Swindon Women's
Ae1io'iiA/ (WiZYU'4 Coalition at the Broadgreen Centre, Salisbury Street.
There will be lots of stalls and information from groups and organi-
sations on a wide variety of subjects of interest to women. Activities
going on all day will include taster treatments in aricular acupuncture
and massage and a nurse will be available to check blood pressure.
Workshops
Tranquility zone 11am to 12noon; 2pm to 3pm - relax and unwind
YOUR LOCAL PVC-U MANUFACTURER
Introduction to reflexology 12noon to 1 pm - learn how to treat your self
• Buy direct from A creche will operate on a first come first serve basis, so arrive early.
our factory West Swindon Womens' World Day of Prayer
• We make it and A service will be held on Friday 1 March at St Peter's Catholic Church,
Caronbridge Road, Westlea, 7.30pm with the theme of 'Reconciliation'
we fit it
written by women in Romania.
• High security
Race for life at Lydiard now taking bookings
• 10 year guarantee
Sunday 9 June, 11am
• Lowest prices A women only run, jog or walk around Lydiard Park in aid of Cancer
Research UK, sponsored by Tesco. Pick up a leaflet at a Swindon
Why not let Council leisure centre, call 08705 134 314 or register online at
www.raceforlife.co.uk
us handle
everything
f om start to

finish?
Call today 01793 790944
or 07973 232435 (evenings and weekends)

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