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36 The Link Magazine • May 2005
VACANCIES Help to run local shop on offer Making the best of pets
Following the suggestion in the March Link that residents of St Best of Friends - Best of Health is
Andrew's Ridge could band together to run the former Tesco conven- the theme of National Pet Week
Self-employed
ience store, Julie Allen of Cooperative Futures has offered her help to between 30 April and 3 May and
Business Administrator anybody who wants to talk about the possibilities. the staff from Thameswood Vet
required for growing business, The sudden decision in Febru- don. Taking on another store serv- will be in the Brunel Centre on
to work based at home. ary by Tesco to close the store ing a limited market is a big risk. Tuesday 3 May, 10am to 5pm.
Good telephone and PC skills shocked the community. Appar- Howeveracommunitycoopera- The team of vets, nurses and
essential. ently too many people from St tive could be an option says Julie, receptionists will discuss pet di-
Andrew's Ridge were using the who helped Blunsdon villagers lemmas, ranging from squirming
Self-employed part-time similar store at Abbey Meads Vii- start their own local shop. "From parasites to badly behaved dogs.
IT technician lage Centre and were not helping my experience of working with Thameswood Ted will be
to cover day shift. Network server, their local store contribute to corn- people in Blunsdon I would be putting in an appearance to hand
pany profitability, happy to discuss how a coopera- out goodies.
Microsoft skills essential
Another retailer commented to tive could be formed." The staff will also be giving away
For further information The Link that, despite local needs, Julie Allen can be contacted on vouchers for free health checks and
contact 01793 887883 the pressure on retailers was enor- 848899 or mail: Julie.Allen@co-op- discounts on vaccinations and
y
mous, particularl in North Swin- erative futures.coop identichip insertions.

plans drawn PLANNING Help older people make more of life
for extensions Age Concern Swindon is on the look out for people living in West and
APPLICATIONS North Swindon with time to brighten up the lives of some local older
people.
change of use
Drawings for: Although the organisation has nearly 200 volunteers it always needs
more, in particular people who can offer an hour or two a week to visit
wise plan 0I-Tome Extensions someone regularly in their own home.
"Our volunteer visiting service supports over 100 people, but de-
for a professional O Conservatories mand is enormous and we always have a waiting list," said coordinator
& friendly service O Garages Sarah Jefferies. "We're looking for no special skills - just warmth and
II, call sandra wisenian Please contact: humanity and, of course, time. We provide both induction training and
support to make sure the volunteers are able to do the job."
on
01793 539274 (01285) 713936 If you have an hour or two to spare you could help brighten up
someone's life. There are a few formalities to cover, but these are
fora free
or essential to safeguard everyone concerned.
no obligation To find out more, contact Mel Richards at Age Concern Swindon on
consultation Mob: 07779 247888 692166 or mail: [email protected]

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