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Customers decide where Purton House BLAYLOCKS

thousands for charity is spent Organics
FARM SHOP
John Lewis At Home celebrated its first year in Swindon at the end
of October by presenting cheques to three charities involved in the CHRiStMAS MARket
shop’s Community Matters scheme. & CRAFtS
Each quarter £3,000 is allocated are delighted to celebrate a suc- 17 -18 December SlipperS
to three charities proposed by staff cessful first year with the charities 10am - 4pm
and customers who choose how it is we have supported so far, which Mince pies, mulled The ideal gift
distributed by putting green tokens do such a fantastic job in the local wine, carol singing
given out when purchasing items community.” Also a large selection
into a collecting box. Angela Jarmey, a stroke survivor and live music of mens, ladies and
On 27 October the Great Western who attended the photo call with Special Christmas hampers on sale
Hospital maternity ward received members of Swindon Stroke Sup- childrens shoes
£1,410 to refurbish a bereavement port Group, said money via John Bath Road Corner
counselling room, Swindon Food Lewis At Home customers will be Tel: 01793 772237
Bank was given £840 to purchase put to good use. “Lots of people talk www.purtonhouseorganics.co.uk Old Town. Tel: 534271
safety equipment for the warehouse about the need to provide services
in Westlea, and Swindon Living Op- to stroke survivors and their carers
tions had a £750 cheque to provide and invite you to attend meetings.
day trips for adults with physical But the Stroke Survivors’ Support
Ask Peter BAsk Peter BAsk Peter B
disabilities. Group just gets on and does it. We

Small Business advice from Peter Bromiley ACA
Technical Director at AMS Accountancy Ltd.

Q: Q: Q: I don’t owe any Income Tax - is it true that I’ll be fined if I send
my Tax Return in a bit late?
A: A: A: Life just got harder for anyone who’s late submitting their
Income Tax Return. Until this year if you didn’t owe any tax, the
late filing penalty was reduced to nil so you could be quite casual
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about the 31 January deadline.
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From 31 January 2012, new rules apply for anyone who must
John Lewis At Home manager Dominic Joyce with colleagues Martin Lawrence, left submit a Tax Return, owing tax or not. At 1 day late, you will
and Lea Wheeler, right, with Swindon Stroke Support Group members Ivor Hancock, receive a fixed penalty notice of £100.
Graham Swatton, Ian Jarmey. Front, Angie Jarmey
After 3 months the penalty goes to £10 per day to £900. Further
Three charities have been selected have a great time at our meetings
to take part in the quarter which and outings; I would be at a loss penalties kick in after 6 months of, whichever is the higher, either
ends on 31 December: Friends of without them.” £300 or 5% of any tax due. In 12 months the fines are repeated.
Young Carers Swindon, Swindon Ivor Hancock from Toothill
Stroke Support Group, and Koalas added: “I had a major stroke over If would like AMS to complete and submit your Tax Return, call us
special needs playgroup. 25 years ago which left me in a on 01793 818400 and ask for Maria.
Dominic Joyce, branch manager, wheelchair - it can hit anyone and
John Lewis At Home Swindon, will change your life completely. I
said: “Since we opened our doors can walk with a stick now but I’ve at- AMS Accountancy Ltd
last October we’ve seen a great tended the group for nearly 24 years;
response from Swindon shoppers the support and encouragement Delta 606, Welton Road, Swindon SN5 7XF
and the branch has gone from from other members is so important T: 01793 818400 W: www.ams-accountancy.co.uk
strength to strength. All the partners to get you back on your feet.”

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