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Task force boosts better behaviour WEST SWINDON CHILDREN’S CENTRE
from the grassroots

A neighbourhood group that gives police insight into safety issues in has a vacancy for a
West Swindon has quietly put together an impressive list of achieve- FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
ments. This is a temporary position covering maternity leave.
Set up a year ago, the West a policeman directly and it’s really
Swindon South Neighbourhood useful to know the people who will Part time hours: Monday 9am-4pm; Tuesday 9am-4pm; Wednesday 9am-4pm
Tasking Group (WSNTG) includes take up the issues and deal with the You will be required to have an NNEB or NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifi cation.
people and local organisations problems rather than a voice at a Some experience preferred but not essential.
from Toothill, Westlea, Freshbrook call centre in Trowbridge.” West Swindon Children’s Centre is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of
and Grange Park. The aim is to West Swindon south community children. An enhanced CRB is a condition of employment. No CVs.
reduce crime and antisocial be- beat manager, PC Tim Titchener, Closing date 17/4/09
haviour by identifying problems, believes the tasking group has Please contact West Swindon Children’s Centre
bringing them to the attention of considerable benefi ts for the area. for an application pack
the local police team and together “The police have the major, broad Tel: 01793 871303 Fax: 01793 328105
developing plans of action. It’s ranging tasks like controlling drug E-mail: [email protected]
believed to be the only group of dealing and violent crime to deal
its kind in Swindon. with, but guidance from the tasking
The group supported a street group has been helpful in setting
fun club at The Holbeins in Grange short term goals that directly im-
Park and is behind the Best of pact the quality of life of everybody
the West youth football tourna- in our area.
ment involving youth teams and “I think this work is refl ected in
the police, fi re service and local the crime statistics for our patch
companies. which has seen a considerable
There has been work to tackle drop.” Dedicated Field Marketing services
antisocial behaviour at Link Centre, The tasking group welcomes focused on the grocery sector Innovation & Growth
fl y tipping and dumped trolleys, more residents concerned with po- exceptional value, quality driven!
and the group is now trying to fi nd licing and quality of life in Toothill,
funding for a multi-use games area Westlea, Freshbrook and Grange
at Millbrook Primary School. Park. For details about joining call  Merchandising  Direct Sales  Mystery Shops
“As residents, we wanted to take Dave Davison on 07891 857680.
ownership of the issues that we’re • Linda Bleyberg from Shaw would  Product Sampling  Warehousing  Data Capture
affected by,” said Ruth Kiddle from like to thank the Neighbourhood
Toothill. Police Team for the time and effort Email: [email protected]
Louise Burke from Toothill be- they have put in to resolving the Tel: 01793 829196 www.fmandcg.co.uk
lieves discussing community issues anti-social abuse she was receiving
with beat offi cers helps them get a last year. Effective local police work
clear understanding of what’s go- has put a stop to the aggravation
ing on locally. “It’s nice to talk to she was suffering.

Step into Spotlight for dancewear
13 Rodbourne Rd, Swindon Tel: 01793 490947
Dancewear specialist store, Spotlight, has raised the curtain on a new
town centre shop. HALF PRICE
Thousands of dancers have the best service for customers.
bought their fi rst ballet and tap Opening the new shop marks an BLOW DRY
shoes from Spotlight in Old unusual career move for Shane who with every
Town. After 25 years at Wood Street, runs his own motor trade business,
the family business needed room Icon Cars. He was asked to bring all over colour
to expand and has relocated to the his business sense to Spotlight. He during April
bottom of Victoria Hill. said, “I’m no dancer, but my daugh- with this advert
Manager, Shane Eagles, is de- ter and wife dance at Tanwood and
lighted with the new premises know the owners of Spotlight. They Late night opening
which provide two fl oors of show- asked if I could get the business on Thursdays
room space. He plans to extend the back on track. I’ve spoken to sup-
range of clothing to include fi tness, pliers to get better deals, made sure
gym and leisure wear, as well as that the shop is run correctly and
skating and gymnastics outfi ts. “We organised stock control.”
want to put everything under one Shane also wanted to develop Spotlight Dancewear
roof to become a one stop shop for an online presence and the shop’s
dance and leisure wear.” website now attracts orders from
Stocks of dance shoes have been all over the UK.
increased and fully trained staff can Spotlight can be found at 186 NOW IN SPACIOUS NEW PREMISES
advise on fi t. Victoria Hill, near the Regent Circus
Shane is recruiting additional staff College car park, and also at 186 Victoria Road, Swindon
to be trained in all areas to ensure www.spotlightdancewear.co.uk
Stockists of:
Autism support branch to open
Swindon & District Branch of the National Autistic Society COMING SOON: Fitness, Gym, Skating and Leisurewear
will be launched on World Autism Day, Thursday 2 April,
2pm - 3.30pm, at Drove People’s Campus. Tel: 01793 532250
All invited. Email: [email protected]
Details from Sally Grubb on 770079 or mail: [email protected] Web shop: www.spotlightdancewear.co.uk

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