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Dressability desperately needs sewing help
Are you handy with a needle? Do you have a few hours to spare each week? The team at Dressability are about
to embark on a big project to help children with disabilities and they need your help, now.
“If you only have an hour a her lifelong love of sewing
week or two hours a month to along with her experience of
spare, we’d love to hear from working with Swindon Bor-
you,” said Andrea Hawker, ough Council’s Children’s
marketing and fundraising Services Department.
co-ordinator. The work of the charity
Volunteers at Dressability, is to be featured in a film
founded in 1998 by Sian being made by the BBC to
Barrie, Lizzie Jenkins and promote support for Chil-
the late Tim Kilminster, dren in Need, so there’s even
alter and adapt clothing to more pressure to deliver on
suit the needs of people with the promise made in the
disabilities. grant application earlier
Sian retired from the proj- this year. CYCLE REPAIRS
ect in May, but not before she Dressability is based at
had secured a £8,000 grant Sharon Tombs, left, and Andrea Hawker with a few of the York House, Edison Park, FREE
from Children in Need. garments that have to be adapted to meet the Children Dorcan but new volunteers
The money will be used in Need grant criteria can work from home if they collection &
to adapt garments for 50 disabled in June. so chose. For details call Sharon or delivery from
children, giving them access to Sharon has a background in office Andrea on 512878. home or work
fashionable clothes suitable for their management and brings to the project www.dressability.org.uk
specific needs. Work started in earnest The BIKE DOCTOR
in September. AGM in October Christmas raffle help needed Over 35 years experience
The work with children is a new South Swindon MP Robert Buckland Sharon has been busily collecting Servicing and repairs
venture and the team at Dressability and the Mayor of Swindon Nick Mar- raffle prizes to boost Dressability We also sell parts & accessories
have a year to complete the project. tin will be attending the Dressability funds for 2014. But she now needs www.bikedoctorswindon.co.uk
“We need more competent volun- Annual General Meeting on Friday 25 people to sell raffle tickets to achieve For fast, friendly service, call
teer dressmakers,” said Sharon Tombs October, 11am, at York House. All are a good total. To help call the number Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or evening
who took over from Sian as manager invited to attend to find out more. above. or 07850 650956 (mobile)

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Orchid Care Home, Guernsey Lane,
off Torun Way, Haydon End, Swindon SN25 1UZ
Angel Care Homes is a premier care provider with a simple aim - to provide excellent care
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welcoming, friendly environment
Angel Care offers:
• 83 single rooms all with en-suite • Namaste dementia care • Library
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• Hair dressing salon • Café • Free WIFI
• Private family dining room for all occasions
Fees: Dementia nursing £750-£850/week; Nursing £750-£850/week. Social Services accepted
To arrange a visit please contact Debbie Northrop, Manager. Tel: 01793 753336
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Now recruiting qualified nurses & care assistants. Download the application form from www.carehomesgroup.com
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