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Older computer learner offer Feel on the scrapheap?
Age Concern are urgently looking
Age Concern Swindon is offering residents of three more sheltered housing schemes or care homes in the
for people forced out of work at
borough the opportunity for some free 'taster' sessions to find out more about computers at the beginning
retirement age.
of October.
Age Concern director Jo Osorio
With funding from Swindon Learning Partnership, ing how residents in your sheltered housing complex
said, "we know there are exam-
and tutor assistance from Swindon College, older or care home could benefit from the free 'taster'
ples in Swindon because of local
people who might not otherwise have taken the first sessions.
media coverage. Were you forced
steps to using computers will get a chance to dis- Surfing for silvers
out of your job because you had
cover what the new fangled technology is all about. The Age Concern England s Silver Surfers Festival
reached mandatory retirement age
Previous courses have seen groups trying out the takes place from 4 to 29 October. The month, sup-
internet, e-mailing family or friends, looking up useful ported by Cable & Wireless and Microsoft, gives but didn't want to leave? would
information and generally having fun. thousands of older people the chance to try the "Age Concern England
Jo Osorio, director of Age Concern Swindon, said, internet for free. li ke you to be part of our campaign
"we want to hear from residents or sheltered housing Older people are least likely to have access to the to persuade thegovernment to scrap
managers where there are eight people interested in internet, despite being one of the groups who could mandatory retirement ages."
attending the sessions. Depending on how much benefit most from using it. Only 16 per cent of those If you've been forced out call
competition there is we may have to draw lots." aged over 65 have ever tried it compared to 58 per Julie Read on 0208-765-7511 or
The deadline for expressing an interest is Friday cent of the UK population as a whole. mail: [email protected]
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Write to Jo Osorio at 14 Milton Road, Swindon SN1 sessions call 0800 096 7777 PARTY TENT
5JE or mail: [email protected] describ- or visit www.ageconcern.org.uk/silversurfers SMALL MARQUEE
HIRE
Masters Bank Holiday adventure in the hills Extend your
home
Swindon Council's Lifestyle Development Team are looking for 24 mature people who want to do something
into the ^r
exciting to end the summer.
garden fM+^"
They're running a week long pursuits centre in mid-Wales for The cost of £299.40 or £230.00
course atthe Plas Pencelli outdoor 'Masters,' mature adults who pre- with a Swindon Card includes a 6m x 4m
fer lower intensity fitness activi- fully inclusive package of transport Great for any special occasion
ties. to and from Plas Pencelli and dur- - weddings, birthday parties,
Second hand book sale The week from Sunday 29 Au- ing the course, all food, accommo-
& coffee morning gust to Saturday 4 September of- dation, activities, specialist equip- anniversaries, events, etc.
Lights included • Cheap rates
Emmanuel Church, High Street, fers the chance to participate in ment and instruction.
Haydon Wick activities such as caving, gorge For details and to book contact Call 01793 436052
Saturday 7 August, 10am - 12noon walking. canoeing, just to name a the Lifestyle Development Team
or 07866 570344
Buy your holiday reading few new challenges. on 511033.
Come rain or shine at

Sevenhampton, Nr Highworth, Swindon
Tel: 0 1793 763939 Map: www.rovesfarm.co.uk
Open daily 10.30am - Spin
Different theme for activities each week. eg . Robin Hood, Pirates

* Meet and feed the animals
* Tractor and trailer rides around the farm
* Take a stroll around our 7 different nature trails
* Electric tractors
* Animal racing for charity
* Huge big bale straw stack & bouncy castle
* Adventure play area and giant sandpit
* Largest living willow maze in the world!
* Indoor heated toddlers soft play & sandpit
* Crafty half hour
Granary Tea Rooms - homemade cakes!
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CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES