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                 Charity success under stress

             Those attending the Age Concern Swindon annual general meeting on
             on Thursday 11 October will hear of another successful year but one
             of considerable fi nancial pressure for the organisation.
              Chair of trustees Derek Benfi eld  350 older people rely on our services
             said,  “Age  Concern  is  a  great  every week throughout the year and
             charity,  recognised  nationally  for  we must not let them down.”
             its caring work and performance   The annual meeting at 11.45am
             delivery  and  this  year  Members  takes place in the Winners Lounge
             of Parliament voted us as their top  at the County Ground, and coin-
             campaigning charity. Yet again in  cides  with  the  Senior  Well-Being
             Swindon all our services have been  day organised by Swindon Council
             up to an excellent standard and my  trading standards and Wiltshire fi re
             thanks must go to all the staff and  and rescue service. The day starts at
             volunteers.                10am and is open to all older people
              “However 2006 was a fi nancially  and their families.
             stressful year and we urgently need   For details of Senior Well Being
             to raise additional funds in order to  day and a copy of the annual report
             maintain our services. Upwards of  call 692166.

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             Swindon. New members are always welcome at their meetings on Mondays   01793 726288
             2pm to 4pm at Toothill Community Centre to make friends, play cards, scrabble
             and other board games and bingo. For details call club secretary Jean Carey   Abbey Meads Village Centre, Swindon
             on 344717.


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              7 Rodbourne Road, Swindon                             01793 602530
              01793 327643                                          www.lighterlife.com
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