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New date for Prospect’s Winter Walk of Thoughts Samaritans call for good listeners
The snow put paid to the sponsored family walk at the Liddington to offer their essential skill
Hotel in February and it will now take place on Sunday 1 March.
Join other Prospect Hospice supporters covering four miles set in 150 There is no typical Samaritan volunteer and anyone could have what
acres of picturesque Wiltshire Downland. it takes, says director of the Swindon branch, Paul Bentley.
New registrations are being accepted via www.prospect-hospice.net New recruits are needed to make Before committing to an eight
or by calling the fundraising offi ce on 815142. sure that Samaritans can keep their week training course, people are
call centre open 24 hours a day, invited to talk to other volunteers
Eye opening coffee experience every day. and attend a recruitment day. This
At present there are 100 vol- is an opportunity to learn more
Toothill Church is hosting a Wake Up & Smell the Coffee evening on unteers but at least 25 more are about the work through practical
Monday 2 March, 7pm to 9.30pm. needed to bring the branch up exercises.After completing train-
Enjoy Fairtrade drinks and food, followed by the screening of Black Gold, to full strength. Because of this ing, Samaritans commit to cover
an award winning fi lm which exposes the contrast between westerners shortage there are times when the six shifts every eight weeks.
enjoying designer lattes and cappuccinos and the poor working condi- Swindon branch has to close for To find out more call 08705
tions, injustice and poverty suffered by Ethiopian coffee growers. some shifts and calls are diverted 627282.
Entry is free, donations welcome. to other branches. www.samaritans.org
Paul has been a Samaritan for 10
years after a friend convinced him
that he had the necessary qualities. We believe that Jesus Christ is able
Voice is a leading charity in advocacy and independent “It’s extremely fulfi lling and keeps
services to children in care and young people in secure to forgive our past, give meaning to
settings. Working with us, you can make a genuine me busy. It makes me appreciate the present and hope for the future
difference to the lives of children and young people. health and general wellbeing.
So many people out there aren’t
enjoying good quality emotional
Since June 2008, Voice has been running a Children’s Rights service for Swindon.
We are looking for people, who are committed to upholding the rights of children health.”
and young people, to be FREELANCE SESSIONAL ADVOCATES. He added that he enjoys meeting
You will need a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of the other volunteers. “We come
advocacy and experience of working with children and young people in a from all walks of life but when we
professional capacity. Successful candidates will be paid £19 per hour get here, we’re all the same.”
(after accreditation) plus travel time/travelling expenses. “There isn’t a typical Samaritans Sunday services are at
For an application pack email: [email protected] person but they’ll be somebody 10am & 6.30pm
or telephone: 0207 520 3775 who has the capacity to listen to For further information you can
www.voiceyp.org other people and not make judge- either ring (01793) 873050;
Closing date for applications: 12th March 2009 ments about the situations they are e-mail: offi [email protected]
Voice - working towards quality through equality and the development of a diverse workforce. hearing about and who has a bit of or visit: www.freshbook.org
Voice is the working name of Voice for the Child in Care. Registered charity No. 1046207. Company No. 3050826
humility about them.” “the gift of God is Eternal Life” (Romans 6 v23)

Midweek Babies &
Alpha Toddlers Group (Wed) Sunday Worship 10.30am
Sunday School and Creche
Alpha Courses Meeting at Abbey Meads
Community School
Midweek Small Groups in
Homes across the town

Kids Church & Ignite 11-18’s Youth Work
Join us, Sundays
from 10:30am at
the Trinity Centre, For more information call the church
Stonehill Green, office on 01793 526130 or visit
Westlea, for a time www.gatewaychurchswindon.org.uk
of family worship &
bible teaching

On Thames Avenue
next door to
Morrisons Join us in worship on Sunday mornings
Contact: Westlea Church, Westlea School: 10am
Revd Raymond Adams
Tel: 634258 St Mary’s, Lydiard Tregoze - the church in the park: 10am
All Saints’, Lydiard Millicent - the church in the village: 10.30am
St. John’s Haydon Wick Holy Trinity, Shaw: 10.30am
Toothill Church: 10.30am
Sunday Services For details of these and our other services
9am Traditional communion service call the Partnership Offi ce on 874221
11am Eventful, contemporary worship Email: partnershipoffi [email protected]
with children’s groups meeting www.wswinlyd.org.uk
www.stjohnshaydonwick.org.uk Anglican • Baptist • Methodist • United Reformed Church

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