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54 The virtual Link Magazine now online @ www.swindonlink.com
Supporting the less fortunate during the festive season
Anthony m/ Swindon Christmas Care is providing shelter, food and clothing for the homeless and those in need of
company from Christmas Eve to Thursday 28 December at Queens Drive Methodist Church, Park South.
Mobile Hairdresser
The project depends entirely on penses is also needed. No bedding or clothing can be
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( 793) 3 34 00 or 07970 079681 voluntary donations of warm Items can be delivered to Queens accepted after 19 December.
clothing, bedding, toys, books, toi- Drive Methodist Church on Fri- For details call Patsy Moloney
Over 20 years experience in ladies,
letries and towels, food and con- day 15 and Tuesday 19 December, on 642368 or to volunteer your help
incns & cliildrens llairdressin ^ fectionery. Money to cover ex- 7pm to 9.30pm and on Saturday 16 to the project, call Betty Spence on
December, 10am to 3.30pm. 485483.
P5 SERVICES Sleepout volunteers wanted
PAINTING & DECORATING "This year, make a difference; actions speak louder than words" says
the Bishop of Swindon, Lee Rayfield.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
No job too small On Friday 8 December, 8pm, at at this time of year. I am encourag-
Free estimates Immanuel UR Church, Upham ing people to spend Friday 8 De-
Road, he will launch this year's cember helping us raise much
Call Phil on 827557 sleepoutinaidofThresholdHous- needed funds for the homeless of
Mobile: 07790 102280
ing Link. Swindon by being sponsored to
Eighty people are expected to take part, buying a CD, or making
experience what it's like to sleep a donation.
LEARN TO PLAY
' DISC SERVICE rough in the open air at Upham Threshold has seen a rise in the
THE VIOLIN with Road. Others will be spending the number of homeless people seek-
Swindon Suzuki Strings night under shelter in the RWE ing help. Although last year their
Specialist in Cine Film Transfer. Camcorder
nPower car park at Windmill Hill, Culvery Court hostel accommo-
Tapes, VHS Tapes. Camcorder Discs Suitable for all ages
%%e collect and Belk er u5 cr it Ni ide area West Swindon. dated and assisted 258 people, on
The night starts with music from 350 occasions people were turned
T: 01793 705333 / M: 07831 575758 01793 700099 Swindon band New Creation who away due to no beds being avail-
PO Box 2079, Manvers St. Bath BA1 3TJ http://www.mab.tgis.co.uk
are selling their new CD in aid of able.
Threshold. Of the people that Threshold
LET US STEAM THROUGH YOUR IRONING The sleepout starts after coffee helped, 72 per cent were local
Premier Klean Lydiard Ironing and mince pies at 10pm and goes homeless and 88 pc had slept rough
Professional carpet Services on until 6am when a hot breakfast prior to coming into the hostel.
is provided for all participants be- To sleep out call Threshold's of-
Et upholstery cleaning Free collection & delivery, reliable & friendly fore they return home. fice on 524661 for a sponsor pack.
Regular or ad-hoc service • 24 hour turnaround Bishop Rayfield said, "imagine Donate to Threshold online at:
Freephone: Hangers available what it must be like to be homeless www.justgiving.com/thl/donate
0800 2800544 Tel: 01793 725061

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Holder of the Seafish Tra n Sunday School and Creche
Meeting at Abbey Meads
Friers Quality Award Award Winning Quality Fish & Chips NSBC Community School

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