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8 The Link Magazine • February 200 3
New year, new information leaflet from Age Concern New estate agent
Age Concern Swindon is welcoming 2003 with a brand new information leaflet detailing all the work it goes onside with
does in and around Swindon. North primary school
The organisation continues to Young footballers and netballers
celebrate its Golden Jubilee year, from Catherine Wayte primary
working to promote the well-be- school in Abbey Meads are say-
ing of all older people — providing ing a big thank you to a new
helpful, practical and caring serv- branch of Connells estate agent
ices, and campaigning for changes which opened at the North Swin-
where they are needed to improve don Centre in early January.
the quality of life for older people At the suggestion of The Link, the
now and in the future. company has agreed to sponsor the
It also provides good quality school who will be receiving the kit
products and services such as in a few weeks time.
home and contents insurance, gas Branch manager Peter Vujakovic
and electricity supplies and pre- said Connells is a major player in
paid funeral plans. the housing market with 155
Jo Osorio, director of Age Con- branches across the UK and were
cern Swindon said, "we know that Members of the Age Concern office team, from left Paul Mortime , welfare benefits keen to build good relationships
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people need straightforward in- in North Swindon. "Our location
services manager, Sarah Jefferies, visiting services and meals on wheels manager,
formation. And we back up the at the district centre puts us at the
Jacqui Sheppard, fundraisingcoordinatorand trading manager, Jo Osorio, director,
leaflet with a wealth of other book- heart of the community and we are
Jayne Robinson, volunteer benefits advisor, Joan Phillips, volunteer
lets, factsheets and helpful advice. pleased to help where we can.
"Older people and their families fund raising events. For leaflets, to volunteer or to "The interest in our first two
and friends are welcome to call us Pebley Beach Suzuki have do- fundraise call Age Concern on weeks in the properties on sale
— and so is anyone else. We would nated a 4x4 vehicle as first prize in 692166 or drop into 14 Milton Road, and from potential sellers has been
also be particularly pleased to hear the big Golden Jubilee raffle. Call Swindon, Monday to Friday from tremendous."
from people who would like to Jackie to offer to sell raffle tickets. 10am to -fpm. Connells will be holding a home
join our team of volunteers. There show at the branch in early March
are numerous opportunities to Community goings on where a lot of brand new property
help us make more of life." at Peatmoor Community Primary School will be brought to the market. So-
He added that, with a few licitors, mortgage advisors and
months to run in its fiftieth year, The Peatmoor Over 50s coffee morning next takes place on Wednes- lettings experts will be on hand to
fundraising coordinator Jackie day 12 February from 10am to 11.30am. help with all aspects of house pur-
Sheppard would still like to hear Sparcells and Peatmoor Community Association holds its AGM on chase and sale.
from individuals, groups, schools, Monday 10 March, 6.30pm. All residents of the area are welcome to Community organisations will
clubs and pubs willing to organise attend. Contact suzanne.bullimore@btinternet.com for details. also be invited to take part .