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More austerity on the way,
A new lifestyle for the over 50s or are there alternatives?
at Blunsdon Abbey Park CAN the NHS be saved from chair of South West TUC and
privatisation? Do strikes work? Unison’s National Representative on
What is the alternative to austerity? the National Pensions’ Convention,
Why is there always money for war? Sam Fairbairn, National Secretary
What happened to social housing? People’s Assembly, Reverend Mark
Can we stop cuts in services? Barrett, chair, Swindon Churches
A panel of people who are Together.
against the cuts in services forced The event is free but ticketed
by policies of austerity will be due to venue capacity. Questions
explaining their positions in can be put prior to the event,
Swindon on Thursday 5 March. and tickets reserved, by emailing:
They include Francesca Martinez, peoplesassemblyswindon@gmx.
comedian and activist, Owen Jones, co.uk.
Guardian columnist and author of Register online beforehand via
The Establishment – And How They www.eventbrite.co.uk Search for
Get Away With It, Rosie McGregor, People’s Assembly Swindon.
Can society be more fair?
PARK HOME OF THE MONTH
THE Equality Trust web site says: ‘UK excerpt from the much anticipated
income inequality is amongst the Spirit Level documentary, based on
12 North Drive £189,000 highest in the developed world and the book of the same name which
argues that equality is better for
evidence shows that this is bad for
almost everyone.’ everybody.
A new Tingdene Barnwell with stunning On Thursday 12 March, 7pm, the The free talk will be followed by a
views across the Abbey and park grounds. trust’s executive director Duncan Q & A session.
Exley will give a talk at the Swindon Registration and refreshments will
Two bedrooms (Bedroom One with en-suite), Equality Group entitled: Working be available from 6.30pm. There is
study and contemporary luxury fitted kitchen towards a fairer, stronger economy. parking at the rear of the building,
with integrated appliances. Metered utilities / The meeting takes place at Gorse space permitting.
Mains natural gas / Band A Council Tax. Hill Baptist Church, Cricklade Facebook: Swindon Equality Group
Road SN2 1AA, and will include an www.equalitytrust.org.uk
Take a VIDEO TOUR on our website
OR COME ALONG TO VISIT IT FOR YOURSELF!
call us on 01793 722100
www.parkhomelife.com
Blunsdon Abbey Park
Blunsdon St Andrew, Swindon SN25 2DU
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