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Swindon Widendon Wide

It’s easier to be part of the union
The turmoil in the fi nancial markets in September has highlighted the turmoil in the fi nancial markets in September has highlighted the
The
need to keep money in a safe place and one of the safest and most
need to keep money in a safe place and one of the safest and most
regulated is a credit union.
New rules on membership of would like more people to consider
credit unions has made them avail- saving with them as a way to support
able to more people and will allow the local community. A rainbow of colours to brighten
them to join in a variety of settings, Interest is paid on savings and
not just the union’s offi ces. the deposits allow more low cost up your home this Autumn!
There are two credit unions in loans to be made. Anyone saving
Swindon and everyone living or regularly is entitled to take out a Charisma Blinds - the place for quality and value
working in the borough is able to loan and this can be a good way to Manufacturers and suppliers of all types of blinds
join. Recognising that some people snap up a bargain in the sales or to Full fi tting service or cash and carry
were fi nding it diffi cult to get to the cover unexpected expense. Factory showroom open Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm
credit union offi ce during opening
credit union offi ce during opening www.swindoncreditunions.co.uk Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm
hours, the unions have successfully
hours, the unions have successfully
applied for permission from the FSA
applied for permission from the FSA Volunteers for bully olunteers for bully BSS House, Cheney Manor Ind. Est., Swindon. Tel: 01793 434584
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to go out into the community.
The Clivey Credit Union was able
The Clivey Credit Union was able hotline needed
to hit the road and head off to High-
to hit the road and head off to High- The National Bullying Helpline has National Bullying Helpline has
The
worth to sign up new members. The moved to offi ces at Dorcan and is
worth to sign up new members. The moved to offi ces at Dorcan and is
reaction was encouraging and they looking for people with a good tel-
reaction was encouraging and they looking for people with a good tel-
would now welcome suggestions ephone manner and administrative
would now welcome suggestions ephone manner and administrative
skills to be the fi rst point of contact
about other suitable locations. skills to be the fi rst point of contact • CARPETS • WOOD • LAMINATE
“We can take the credit union to for people calling the charity for help
“We can take the credit union to for people calling the charity for help • VINYL • UNDERLAY • ACCESSORIES
the people,” said Julie Allen of Co- with workplace disputes.
the people,” said Julie Allen of Co- with workplace disputes.
Operative Futures, which supports
Operative Futures, which supports The helpline, set up by Chris- No gimmicks, no sales, no promotions
the credit unions. “We could go into tine and David Pratt from Abbey
the credit unions. “We could go into tine and David Pratt from Abbey JUST THE RIGHT PRICE AND THE TRUE VALUE
Meads, assists both employers and
the workplace or public places.” Meads, assists both employers and
She would particularly like to hear employees. HOME SELECTION SERVICE
She would particularly like to hear employees.
from the town’s employers who wish
from the town’s employers who wish The charity wants to hear from Personal estimating service - no obligation or charge
any CIPD professionals who can
to promote responsible saving. any CIPD professionals who can Fitting service by qualifi ed & professional fi tters
Julie said that credit unions are offer their services either on a vol-
Julie said that credit unions are offer their services either on a vol-
known for helping people in diffi cult untary or associate basis. Call Mike Edwards
known for helping people in diffi cult untary or associate basis.
fi nancial circumstances to obtain The full story can be found at: 01793 480777 or 07834 685871
fi nancial circumstances to obtain
low interest loans. However, she www.swindonlink.com 6 Wood Street, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4AB
low interest loans. However, she www.swindonlink.com
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