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Swindon is a good place for youth Swindon Youth Festival,

Swindon’s young people are to be praised for taking a lead on youth Town Gardens, Old Town
issues according to the Children’s Commissioner for England, and Saturday 11 September,
Swindon Council can be proud of the way that it is responding to 1pm to 10pm • Free entry
their needs. Headline bands,
DJ showcase space
Urban art, infl atable, adrenaline zone,
health activities and information zones,
urban arts workshops, food and refreshments
No alcohol. Entry can be refused by the organisers
Organised by Swindon young people and
youth workers from the Integrated Children
and Young Peoples Services team
Details from Steve Richards: 07740 037342
www.myspace.com/swindonyouthfestival

Dr Maggie Atkinson spent an af- the forum I met are very concerned ABSOLUTELY THE BEST PRICES IN 2010
ternoon in late July at The Platform about working across generations
youth centre in the town centre and to represent the good and the
talking with twelve to 19 year olds positive that the majority offer to
on the town’s Youth Forum, above. the community. There’s a lot to talk
“There are very good things about and young people in Swindon
happening in Swindon,” said Dr want to engage in the conversation
Atkinson. “The youth forum is ac- about their future and their contri-
tively discussing problems affecting bution to it.
young people like low cost access to And I congratulate Swindon
facilities and the cost of transport, Council for giving young people See the carpet or fl oor
and also the negative perceptions the space to discuss the issues that covering of your choice,
of young people. affect them. Government should pay where it will be enjoyed, next
“My message to adults is, just attention to what is happening here.”
think about what it was like when For details of the youth forum, see to your other furnishings.
you were young. The members of www.swindonyouthforum.co.uk Home Choose Carpets - the
family run business with over
Coffee morning for cancer charity 30 year’s experience of serving
customers in the Swindon area.
Macmillan Cancer Support stages its 20th Big Coffee Morning on Friday Free estimates. Luxury underlay,
24 September when individuals, groups and organisations are asked all accessories and installation
to take part in what it says is the world’s largest fundraiser of its kind. included in the price!
In Swindon the money goes towards funding nine Macmillan healthcare
professionals at the GWH and a welfare benefi ts adviser at Swindon CAB. No hidden extras; no
Call 0845 602 1246 to register a coffee morning and receive a fund- obligation - just great service
raising pack or online at www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee Appointments to suit you:
day, evening or weekend
Nostalgia quiz knowledge needed Call Trevor Salter on
The Swindon Therapy Centre for MS is holding a quiz night focussed 01793 812995
on 70s and 80s pop music and news of the day on Thursday 21 October
at Blunsdon House Hotel. or 07860 882588
To enter call Dave Hughes 772382 or mail: [email protected] or email:
Also, tickets are on sale for a concert in aid of the MS centre on Sunday [email protected]
24 October with Les Bruce Big Band at Swindon Arts Centre. For details www.carpetsswindon.co.uk
call 481700.

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