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Make a will in November SOBBS Swindon provides support to people
and donate the fee to Prospect who have experienced suicide

Solicitors from seven practices in Swindon and Marlborough have agreed A new self-help group formed in September gives people who have lost
to waive their will writing fees during November for people who make an a loved one by suicide a place to work through the trauma, loss and the
equivalent donation to their local hospice. extreme emotional impact that such a sudden and unexpected event can
Participating solicitor Mandy perhaps even consider leaving a gift have on family and friends.
Casavant at the Withy King office for the hospice in their will.” Founder Jacqueline realised there try and understand in order to make
in Old Town said: “Prospect Hos- “I have been involved in the Make was nowhere to share and receive sup- some sense of everything.
pice’s Make a Will Month is a great a Will Month initiative for a number port after she experienced a suicide in “The group, which is a branch of
opportunity for solicitors locally to of years now, and I hope that people her family three years ago. She said: Survivors Of Bereavement By Suicide
offer their time and skills to support will take this opportunity to consider “The impact of a suicide is immedi- - SOBBS, does not provide one-to-
people through what is one of the estate planning and at the same time ate but the effects can last for many one counselling. It’s for people willing
most important decisions they will support the vital work of the hospice.” years. Those left behind have so many to support each other at whatever
ever make. Find a downloadable Make a Will unanswered questions and so much to stage they are in a journey. It’s a place
“We give our time freely knowing guide and see the list of participating to turn to and talk
that people will make a generous solicitors at: www.prospect-hospice. together.”
donation towards the hospice and net SOBBS meets
on the third Thurs-
Free diabetes talk on footcare day of the month
at a venue in West
Consultant podiatric surgeon Matthew Cichero will discuss the impor- Swindon. To find
tance of footcare at a meeting of Swindon Diabetes UK on 5 November. out more call Jac-
There are 11,000 people affected voluntary group’s mission. We are queline on 0754
by diabetes in Swindon. Of the 100 always open to new members and 324 2332 or via the
amputations carried out every week would encourage anyone affected by national helpline:
nationally on people with the condi- diabetes, their relatives and friends, 0844 561 6855.
tion, up to 80 are preventable. to attend.” Launching SOBBS, Swindon deputy mayor Cllr Teresa Page, www.uk-sobs.
Stephen MacMahon, Swindon The meeting at 7.45pm takes place with, from left, Jan Kilby, Jacky Parry and Maureen Patrick org.uk
Diabetes UK service champion, said: at Broadgreen Centre, Salisbury
“Providing education and advice so Street, Swindon, SN1 2AN. Help Dressability shift raffle tickets
that people can manage their condi- Diabetes UK South West can be 2014 will be a busy year for Swindon Dressability.
tion is a really important part of our contacted on 01823 448260.
As one of the few charities in the country that adapts clothing for adults
and children with disabilities, the staff and volunteers are kept very busy, yet
the cost of keeping the charity going has to be met.
A Christmas raffle will help and Dressability needs people to sell tickets
Ask Peter B for them. If you can help call Sharon Tombs or Andrea Hawker, pictured
Ask Peter B
Ask Peter B
with some of the prizes below, on 01793 512878.
Advice for small businesses www.dressability.org.uk
from Peter Bromiley ACA
Technical Director
AMS Accountancy Ltd. Swindon SN5 7XF
Q. Has the UK tax on foreign earnings (if working
overseas for a whole tax year) changed?

Yes the rules have changed. The old rules - said if you ‘worked in
the same overseas employment for a whole tax year and visited
the UK for less than 91 days’, you were non-resident (exempt
from UK income tax)

From April 2013, the new Residency Status rules apply where
you must consider:
Automatic tests: If these provide really clear answers, you will
know if you are non-resident or not. If results are unclear use
the ‘Sufficient ties tests’. Learn to sing carols, but not as you know them
Sufficient ties tests: These examine your ties to the UK: whether If you're tired of the commercialisation of Christmas, and think nostalgically
you work here; whether you have family and/or a home here; of the way it used to be, this may be something for you.
how long you stay here - compared to elsewhere. The more ties Join in with a group of like-minded people from 5 November and learn to
you have, the less time you can spend here and still qualify as sing a variety of ancient carols from the West Country, both sacred and secular.
non-resident for tax purposes. You don't need any musical experience - just to enjoy singing. The carols

01793-818400 [email protected] will be taught by ear, although sheet music will also be provided for those
www.ams-accountancy.co.uk who would like it.
Some songs will be sung in unison, but most in three or four part harmony,
either without instruments, or with a musical accompaniment.
There will be six sessions on Tuesday afternoons from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at
Rodbourne Methodist Church. The course is run by Swindon WEA (Workers'
Educational Association). For details call Jill Ryan Browne on 07825 450352.
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