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North community learning centre officially launched Prospect Hospice
A new training centre in North Swindon was officially opened at the end of October to provide classes Christmas service
in computing and information technology, and a range of courses for adults in the community.
The hospice in Moormead Road,
In a third partnership between Wroughton holds its annual Light
Swindon Library service and Swin-
g A Life Celebration Service on Sat-
don College, the large open plan ,,, urday 6 December, 5.30pm,
space is located next to the North ^yl,,j around the twenty foot high Pros-
Swindon library at the district cen- p# pect Christmas tree. The service
tre. Twenty one computer termi- ^ ; C4 is followed by mince pies and
pals are arranged around the room mulled wine in the marquee.
and on area can be screened off to Thamesdown Transport will be
e
create a classroom. to providing a shuttle bus to and from
Centre manager Julia Hoskins Nationwide House in Pipers Way,
there had been an enthusias- from 4.45pm before the service and
tic response to the courses on offer returning from 6.30pm.
since the doors opened on I Sep- Gillian Richardson, Community
tember. "Nearly 200 people have Fundraiser for the Hospice, de-
signed up for computer courses; a ' 1 t -==w scribed the event as a moving ex-
least half have come from articles Cutting the tape at North Swindon, from left, Avril Carlton, Swindon College perience for all who want to re-
and advertisements in The Link, community learning curriculum manager, Gilli Palmer, North Swindon member somebody dear to them.
which is very encouraging. Centre library manager, David Allen, library and heritage manager, Angela "Each year over 1,000 lights shine
"The most popular course has Barker-Dench, Swindon College directorofeurriculumplannin ,JuliaHoskins, from the tree and over 1,000 names
been the twelve hour introduction North Swindon Learning Centre manager are entered in the Book of Celebra-
to computers which touches on ics, ranging from personal devel- Details of Swindon College tion.
the basics of word processing, opment, supporting your children, courses in the community for 2004 "Our service is a special start to
internet use and e-mails so that advanced IT and managing are now available from the North Christmas for a lot of people. It is
peoplecangetstarted,beforemov- money. GCSE courses in maths Swindon training centre, tel: extremely moving and heart
ing onto more advanced aspects and English are also available. 727451, and from all libraries. Al- warming and we are indebted to
or to work for a qualification like The learning programmes are ternatively call 0800 731 2250. Thamesdown Transport and Na-
the European Computer Driving flexible and can be taken at the Opening times: tionwide for helping us to make it
Licence. We've had a lot of interest centre, at home or work, at times possible."
from older people so that they can to suit the student. Monday 9am - 3pm 7pm - 9pm For more information about the
learn how to contact friends and Asignlanguagecoursehasbeen Tuesday 9am - 3pm 7pm - 9pm event or to sponsor a light this
family abroad." running from the centre during Wednesday gam - 5pm 5pm - 9pm Christmas, contact the Fundraising
Julia added that the facility has the Autumn and another will start Thursday 9am - 5pm Closed Department on 815142. Sponsor-
also become a Learning DirectCen- in January. Courses in food hy- Friday 9am - 1 pm Closed ship forms can also be picked up at
tre, a national programme offer- giene, art and sailing are just a few Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm Prospect Hospice shops, to be re-
ing on-line courses in over 250 top- of the subjects on offer in 2004. turned with your donation.

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