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Train to help victims through stressful times
The victim support Witness Service in Swindon is looking for volunteers as it seeks to assist witnesses of crime
when they are called to court to give evidence.
The volunteers play a vital role in by the support they give to people af- 1 October.
reassuring witnesses by explaining fected by crime. Their life experience For details contact Samantha
procedures and being present at trials. is valued as well as the ability to listen Smiles on wswiltshire@victimsup-
They are asked to give at least one day and empathise.” port.org.uk or call 01793 484040.
a fortnight and are fully trained. Vic- The closing date for the course is www.victimsupport.org.uk
tim Support pays expenses related to
volunteering. The next five day train- CAB Volunteer Gateway Assessors needed
ing course takes place in December.
Samantha Smiles, Witness Service Swindon CAB is experiencing record numbers of enquiries for advice and
manager for Swindon, said: “Vol- assistance and to ensure demand can be met, they are recruiting people to
unteers are the life blood of Victim the Gateway Assessor programme.
Support and make a huge difference Volunteers are needed who can factors, as well as a commitment of
assess and prioritise what assistance a minimum of 10 hours per week.
or information clients may need, by Volunteers take part in a compre-
carrying out short, diagnostic inter- hensive training programme. A team
views to establish the best next step of supervisors, experienced volunteers
option for them in their situation. and the volunteer development and
No particular qualifications or training supervisor will be on hand
Mobile Hairdresser experience is required, volunteers to support and assist.
Mobile: 07970 079681 come from all walks of life. The basic The deadline for applications is
Home: 01793 323400 requirements are for people who are Thursday 5 September with inter-
good at listening, are able to work views on Monday 9 September and
in a team, are able to read and write Tuesday 10 September.
English and do basic Maths. Being For details mail: trainer.swindon-
open minded and non-judgmental [email protected] or call 01793
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We collect and deliver over a wide area Churches rise to Christian Aid’s Challenge
T: 01793 705333 / M: 07831 575758
HQ Bath. Box 98. BA2 5PS Swindon Churches have met a chal- collections have all helped to meet
lenge to support families in Brazil. the total. And Christian Aid has
Last year Christian Aid West asked arranged for the European Commis-
St. John’s Haydon Wick local churches to raise £5,000 in sup- sion to match fund, bringing the total
On Thames Avenue port of disadvantaged families in Sao gift from the churches in the West of
next door to Paulo’s city centre slums. England up to £20,000.
Bishop Lee Rayfield, Bishop of
The Gaspar Garcia project, backed
Morrisons by Christian Aid, is helping tenants Swindon said: “In the lead up to the
Contact: use their legal rights to challenge World Cup and Olympics in Brazil
Revd Raymond Adams unscrupulous landlords, and to de- we have been hearing a lot about the
Tel: 634258 velop recycling projects. It’s all part difficulties faced by poor communi-
Sunday 9am Traditional communion service of the regeneration efforts ahead of ties. It’s great to have played a part in
what Christian Aid is doing to help
the World Cup in Brazil next year.
Services 11am Eventful, contemporary worship
with children’s groups meeting Fundraising events and special overcome these.”
www.stjohnshaydonwick.org.uk North Swindon Baptist Church Family Fun Day
Open to all, serving tea, coffee, cakes & light lunches Abbey Meads Community School, Saturday 21 September, 2pm to 6pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 10am - 2pm Hog roast, bouncy castle, games and stalls. Totally free of charge

West Swindon & The Lydiards

Church Partnership

Join us in worship on Sunday mornings
Westlea Church, Westlea School: 10.00am
St Mary’s Lydiard Tregoze -
the church in the park: 10.00am
All Saints’ Lydiard Millicent -
the church in the village: 10.30am
Holy Trinity, Shaw: 10.30am
Toothill Church: 10.30am
For details of these and our other services
call the Partnership Office on 01793 874221
Email: [email protected] Website: www.wswinlyd.org.uk
Anglican • Baptist • Methodist • United Reformed Church
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