Page 54 - link magazine

54 swindonlink.com • January 2008
Afghan action offers conflict alternative
years of conflict and devastation, Afghanistan is being rebuilt and whilst military action takes up most
of the headlines, redevelopment projects are providing training and jobs to regenerate the economy.
And Swindon people can become literacy and nuwneracy." will be like making an investment
o ^Evan ge l -
involved after carpet importer GH Martin Frith is impressed by the in the country."
C) ?_Worsley Road `^1
Frith at Blagrove took delivery in workmanship. "We'recommitted to GH Frith is on Frankland Road
November of the first carpets made helping people in Afghanistan. The Blagrove, off Great Western Way.
by workers at a factory and training carpets are good quality and will Tel: 0845 4900 600.
[11
school set up by Afghan Action in be very hard wearing. Buying one www.afghanaction.com
budding with people
the capital Kabul. Showing off the Afgan Action wares, from left, charity supporters Gerry Shattuck,
Sunday services are at The handmade carpets are made David Sagar, Julie Nankervis of Friths, Martin Frith, Chris Bra/es
Oam & 6.30pm from oca materia s woven in tra i-
For further information you can tional and modern patterns.
either ring (01793) 873050; Afghan Action chief executive
e-mail: [email protected] Chris Beale said, "we have 80
or visit: www.freshbook.org people from several tribal groups
being trained in weaving, and also T
"the gift of God is Eternal Life" (Romans 6 s' 2
WEST SWINDON &THE LYD12RDS
Cl-fUKCH PAKTNEKSHIP

^;- Join us in worship on Sunday mornings
Westlea Church, Westlea School: roam
St Mary's, Lydiard Tregoze - the church in the park: loam
Tieing the knot? It's good to talk first
All Saints', Lydiard Millicent-the church in the village: io.3oam
Holy Trinity, Shaw: 1o.3oam Wherever you're getting hitched, North Swindon couples will be
welcomed at a marriage preparation weekend on 9 and 10 February
— ^– Toothill Church: 1o.45am
at St Francis School, Taw Hill.
For details of the and our other services
Rev Mike Haslam, vicar of North Swindon, says, "you don't have tobe
call the Partnership Office on 874221 religious or marrying in church; everyone is welcome because we believe
Email: partnershipofficegbtopenworld.com talking about relationships is a vital part of creating a life together."
www.wswinlyd.org.uk The weekend will cover the meaning of love, communication, conflict,
lifestyle and the marriage vows. For details call Rev Mike on 07817
i ;rnr r 703929 or mail: mike.haslamCrnschurch.org.uk

On Thames Avenue IS THERE MORE TO LIFE
next door to
Morrisons THAN THIS?
Contact: Explore the meaning of life
Revd Raymond Adams
A practical introduction to the Christian faith
Tel: 634258
St. John's Haydon Wick A 10 week course
starting 22nd January 2008
Sunday Services
gam Traditional communion service For details call 01793 870916
11am Eventful, contemporary worship or 01793 881571
with children's groups meeting
Swindon Community Church Alp/ a
www.stjohnshaydonwick.org.uk

newfrontiers.
swindonfamilychurch
Sunday Worship 10.30am
Sunday School and Creche
NSBC Community School
The Alpha Course – Explore Christianity Meeting at Abbey Meads
Babies & Toddlers – Wednesday Mornings
Kid's Church & Youth Work 'I , THAMEsoowN DRIVE
/ A4
^ Meatls
• ^ Commun1l
Primary
Sundays 10,30am A. School
• t raoaa
Family friendly worship and Bible teaching
A/p/ia The Trinity Centre, Stonehill Green, Westlea