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6 The Link Magazine • June 2004
Shaw residents victorious
Let us Cre'8 Community power has prevailed in a battle to stop Tesco from
anewu shutting the post office at Shaw Village Centre.

Residents led by the pensioners
living at Elsie Hazel Court next to
the centre reacted with anger when
Tesco announced in March that it ' t
had told the Post Office to quit • 40
when a refit of the One Stop shop A'
took place in August. `
Abarrage of letters, a 2,500 name
petition, a public meeting ad- T FI
tST OFFICI:
dressed by Julia Drown MP and a
losures rr
picket of the Tesco store in Ocotal ne West'
Thames Avenue, Greenmeadow Way all contributed to Tesco's "t
Call 520813 to book an change of heart.
appointment The company has submitted a Effectiireprotest,Keith WilliamsofShaw
planning application to extend the Residents' Association and campaigner
store into the rear service yard, Jean Waller making their point at the
leaving the post office in place. end of April
Q7 illa-s in Obpain FLOR k VILLA Campaign organiser Jean Waller can now be good neighbours."
Southern Spain - where the sun goes said, "our need for a post office in Swindon councillors still have
in the Winter. Over 300 days of blue skies, Shaw has been heard by Tesco; we to give planning permission.
where only 8 to10 inches of rain falls a year
Food fayre welcomes all-comers
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villasl [email protected] The last food fayre in 2002 raised ing hand to those in need locally
or view www.jonesvilla.com
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to organisations here and abroad. As well as the exotic food stalls,
This year the organisations to be there will also be children's activi-
supported are Swindon Koalas ties, henna painting, hair braiding,
K. & E. J. CRUMP & SON Special Needs Nursery and chari- face painting, bouncy castle, head
ties working with children in Iraq massage and a range of gift and
FAMILY BUTCHERS and on the borders of China and information stalls.
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. h Volunteers recognised in June
1A'PSIQUI ,^ Volunteers' Week is a national celebration of volunteers and volun-
teering that takes place from 1 to 7 June, writes Sarah Codd.
New national branding for what used to be called volunteer bureaux
VAfi means we're launching a new name: 'Volunteer Centre Swindon.'
Our work involves helping over 120 organisations in the town to
Homemade beef,
recruit volunteers. Help is needed by a wide variety of groups and there
pork & apple, is sure to be something out there for everyone able to offer two or three
hours a week. There are even some groups that are seeking help just
lamb & mint burgers, once a month or on a short-term basis. Here are just a few offers:
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Chinese ribs, • help young people over the summer holidays by enabling them to
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lamb riblets, kebabs, take part in outdoor pursuits such as go-karting and horse-riding or
indoor activities such as DJ workshops or car maintenance;
satays, plus many more • help people who've suffered a stroke — there's a new project running
in Swindon providing an hour of exercise and education about strokes.
barbeque favourites
O
W As a volunteer you'd help alongside a trained exercise instructor;
• if you're an early riser you could help out at a breakfast club for
So much variety;
homeless people — just one hour a week between 6.30am and 8.30am
never be stumped for an idea would do;
• perhaps you're a good listener and could support those who are the
The finest quality Scotch Beef, -
Welsh Premium Lamb, victim of a crime. Victim Support would love to hear from you and
they'd train you to support people;
English 'k and Lamb
• maybe you could help a young family finding life stressful and
"WE'RE NO ORDINARY BUTCHER. TASTE THE DIFFERENCE" needing a bit of moral and practical support;
• or you could volunteer to help one of the many environment groups.
^ MEMBERS OF Help us celebrate Volunteers' Week, or contact us any time during the
t^1) THE GUILD OF r
\j' Q BUTCHERS --- year: Volunteer Centre Swindon, 1 John Street. Drop-in Monday to
Friday, 11am to 3pm, or call 420557. www.swindonvolunteers.org.uk