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54 The Link Magazine • April 2006
Family Church opens permanent worship centre in Westlea
The London Community Gospel Choir gave a rousing concert of
rejoicing and thanks on 25 February to welcome the opening of the
Swindon Family Church Trinity Centre in West Swindon.
The 120 members have contrib-
Break the cycle uted £173,000 to turning a ware-
house at the Bible Society into a
Gamblers Anonymous meets on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7pm 350 seat worship hall with smaller
meeting rooms.
to 9pm and Sundays 2pm to 4pm.
Church leader Mark Thornett
Membership is for anyone who
said Trinity Centre was the basis
has the desire to do something
for reaching out to all ages and
about their gambling problem.' For
concerns across the Swindon com-
an invitation call 07909 813070.
munity.
Suffering friends and family of a
compulsive gambler can call Lynda www.swindonfamilychurch.org
on 07808 321956.
www.gambersanonymous.org.uk
Remember always to ask for Fairtrade
Swindon is now a Fairtrade Borough, yet the campaign to promote a better deal for producers in poorer
countries has only just started and residents are the key to success.
SAMARITANS "Customers in the town / refreshment with the help
can do their bit by asking for of a kettle."
Fairtrade products at their u The coalition is also go-
Emotional Support local cafes, restaurants and ing all out to persuade more
pubs," explained Swindon ' cafes and restaurants and
24 hours a day Fairtrade coalition member also pubs to offer Fairtrade
Barbara Aftelak. "If the de- • tea, coffee, juice and wine
..if you need someone mand for Fairtrade products to their customers. Mem-
is there, businesses will pay I: berswillbeapproachingthe
to talk to in confidence
more attention to what con- town's companies and busi-
sumerswant. Justask,there's 6q' nesses to encourage them
Tel: 08457 90 90 90 nothing to lose and for the to follow the excellent ex-
You have a choice' is the message on the Swindon
farmers in developing coun- amples of Nationwide,
www.samaritans.org tries, everything to gain." Fairtrade Coalition poster to be seen around town. RWE and Halcrow who
The Bishop of Swindon, South Swindon MP Anne
She's also keen for Fair- promote and offerFairtrade
Snelgrove and the Mayor of Swindon Ray Fisher
6 Curtis Street, Swindon trade to become prominant refreshments to their staff.
with Stratton Brownies helping to launch Swindon
in the workplace. "There are Libraries have the latest
as a Fairtrade town on 25 February
catering suppliers who will copy of the Swindon
stock vending machines with ply large quantity packs of coffee, Fairtrade directory or mail:
Fairtrade products and also sup- tea, sugar for those who take their [email protected]
.,1 ^vange,. How to build a relationship that lasts a lifetime
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What makes a marriage last? What makes a good marriage even better?
I ®nom, These are some of the questions married couples video, talks and questions to work through together
will be asking this spring on The Marriage Course in couples. All discussions are kept private and there
which is being run by the churches of West Swindon is no requirement to share with others.
budding with people
& the Lydiards. The cost of £35 per couple includes personal work-
Sunday services are at It will look at communication, what makes us feel books and meals.
Oam & 6.30pm
loved, forgiveness, good sex, families and coping To find out more beforehand, there is a no obliga-
For further information you can with in-laws. tion presentation and buffet at The Marriage Course
either ring (01793) 873050: The 7 week course begins on 9 May, but not as you party on 24 April, 7pm at Toothill Church.
e-mail: [email protected]
might expect in a chilly flourescent lit church hall. If you're interested in getting married life on the
or visit: www.freshbook.org
Each evening revolves around a candlelit meal in right course call the Partnership Office on 874221,
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the gift of God is Ete nal Life" (Romans 6 v23) a relaxing romantic setting followed by a mix of mail: [email protected]
West Swindon & the
Lydiards churches Sunday Worship 10.30am
All Saints', Lydiard Millicent Sunday School and Creche
NSBC Community School
Holy Trinity, Shaw Meeting at Abbey Meads
St Mary's, Lydiard Tregoze
Toothill Church; Westlea Church TNAMESDOWN DR^^
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For God loved the world Partnership Office on 874221 t adder
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so much that He gave A. i be
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His only Son.' John 3:16