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40 The Link Magazine • March 2002
3Rs on the doorstep Could you be the
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New College has launched a twice a week free session for people volunteer?
living in North Swindon with the aim of boosting basic English and Swindon Independent Visitors is
l y ty Maths skills. always seeking people of any gen-
There's always a warm welcome der, age and background, inter-
SOLUTION at the new learning centre at ested in children's welfare and
Pinehurst People's Centre run by willing to commit to visit a young
Maintenance free Tony Hillier and the number of person on a regular basis.
UPVC fascia boards people coming keeps on growing. At the moment the organisation
"People just appear at the door is looking for men and women of
cladding & guttering all ages, backgrounds and ethnic
asking if we can help them to read
Expertly fitted at DIY prices the newspaper or work out their groups throughout the Swindon
FREE SIJR` EY wages. We invite them in for a cup area in order to match specific chil-
dren who have been referred to
of tea and a chat, and we can look
NO I)EPOSI'I' at how we can help improve read- the scheme, sharing their interests
ing and number work. and hobbies.
Work it out for yourself "Some people feel more confi- Applications from men, espe-
20 fascia board fitted £ 60 dent coming with a friend or rela- Tony Hillier, ready to help cially black Jamaican, West Afri-
20' fascia & gutter fitted £135 tive, and that's fine by me. Gradu- can or dual heritage, are particu-
20' fascia, soffit & gutter £205 ally they build up confidence and Drop-in at The Clivey larly sought.
20' fascia & soffit £130 join a few others to learn together. A new project for young people The children, aged up to 18 years,
(prices correct at time of publication) J Learning is so much more interest- in North Swindon is launched on currently have little or no contact
ing when you can draw on the 5 March when the Mayor of Swin- with their parents or natural fam-
richness of other people's lives." don David Cox officially cuts the ily, and will have experienced
Tony is at the Pinehurst Learn- ribbon at 'The Clivey.' many changes within their lives.
ing Centre on Wednesday and Located in Clive Parade, at the A training course for volunteer
Thursday afternoons. Drop in and Moonrakers end of Cricklade support workers is being planned
talk to him. If you know anyone Road, opposite Headlands School, for March. To help them carry out
who finds Maths or English diffi- the project will offer free advice, their role as a befriender, ongoing
cult, suggest they talk to Tony on support and information to 13 to training and support is given, and
For a free quote 512446 or 611470 or come along 16 year olds. agreed out of pocket expenses are
with them. A cafe is open Monday to Fri- reimbursed.
You can easily get to Pinehurst day, 5pm to 7pm, serving drinks If you feel that you could offer
People's Centre from Whitworth and packaged snacks, and offers a assistance, or want to know more,
Road or Beech Avenue, and there's safe place to watch TV, play games call Spurgeon's Child Care project
e-mail: [email protected] free parking if you need it. and meet others. office on 615049.

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