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Before the Link Centre arrived... 2015 MARKS 30 years since the vision of
Thamesdown Council to create a huge new
leisure centre in West Swindon came to
fruition.
We’ve delved into the archives to show the
farmer’s fields before they were consumed
by Link Centre and Shaw Ridge Leisure Park.
On the left is the West Swindon District
Centre with the garden centre built when it
opened.
In the distance is Toothill and the
Ridgeway, with the church spire and the first
primary school visible.
On the right of the picture is a digger
starting the work to extend Tewkesbury Way
towards Shaw and Peatmoor.

Home care provision opens

RIGHT at Home, an international
leader in the home care sector, has
arrived in Swindon.
Run by Michael Bowen and
registered manager Charlotte Smith,
the team bring to the town an
established brand and new model
of healthcare that is becoming well
established throughout the UK.
Right at Home are there to help
when an elderly family member or
friend is struggling to maintain their
daily routine. Often reaching out
for help can be a daunting prospect Michael Bowen
as no-one wants to relinquish their
independence and be put ‘at the background in accounting but
mercy’ of a succession of different changed course to do something he
carers. Right at Home offer the sees as more meaningful. Michael
benefits of consistent, reliable car- said: “What matters to me is being
ers, delivering top-quality personal able to offer a high quality home
care and companionship. care service that benefits from the
The firm’s services include physical close attention to detail a small
assistance, medication remind- company can provide, but supported
ers, meal preparation, shopping, by an international organisation SALE
housework, laundry, transport and extending to some 400 offices in
all aspects of personal care. All staff seven countries and still growing.”
undergo extensive training, includ- Registered manager Charlotte Smith,
ing specialist courses for conditions a qualified mental health nurse,
such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s has a wealth of experience in care.
disease. Charlotte said “This is an amazing STARTING
Right at Home also offer 24/7 care opportunity to work with Michael
for people who would prefer to stay and Right at Home who share my SATURDAY 3RD JANUARY, 9am
at home rather than go into residen- passion for putting people first.”
tial care, as well as hospital to home For details of the Right at Home HALF PRICE ON MANY ITEMS
support, and short-term respite care care service, or discuss becoming a
for those who are looked after by carer, call 01793 602502, email
their spouse or a family member. [email protected] or see China, crystal,
Owner Michael Bowen has a the advert on page 5.
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