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Free tickets for National Self Build and
Renovation Centre Big Green Home Show

29 October, 2pm til late. Sun Inn, Coate
Raise money for your charity and also Brighter Futures
Register to take part at www.anythingispossible.org.uk

Produced by the team at Swindon’s building regulations. Making a
National Self Build & Renovation Sue Dewhirst from Evolved Design
Centre (NSBRC), the UK’s only Ltd said: “Whatever project you difference
permanent visitor centre for self are considering, be it a new build, Volunteers provide vital support to regular or occasional basis.
builders and home improvers, The renovation or an extension, the Big organisations in Swindon and the
Big Green Home Show returns this Green Home Show is the place to people they are working with. Could Suns Listening Line supports
month. start. The exhibitors and consultants you free up some time to help? people with mental health issues
The show builds on the topics offer free guidance and advice. It’s and is ideally looking for people
covered at the NSBRC’s Eco a learning centre with seminars and Marie Curie Cancer Care is looking with experience of these. So if you
Workshops, that are run throughout experts available to cover all areas for volunteers to help run their love chatting on the phone from
the year and this year there is of designing and building a home”. online store that sells items through home, are non-judgemental and can
a strong emphasis on creating Over 200 exhibitors will be EBay. If you like social media, keep details of calls, this could be
a healthier living environment showcasing their latest products photography or have a special an opportunity for you
and offers a packed three days of and technologies. There will be interest in books, vintage items or Swindon College needs people
demonstrations, free seminars and guided tours of the NSBRC’s fashion, this could be a role for you with a background in education or
case studies along with a line up fantastic educational zones, The Open Door Centre has started wanting to gain experience in the
of experts on hand to share their featuring a life size ‘renovation an activity group for the over 55s field to support adult students in
advice. house’ and ‘new build journey’. on Tuesday afternoons. You will be literacy and numeracy classes. This
Whether you are looking to NSBRC is located at Junction 16 helping attendees join in activities, could make a real difference to
improve or extend your home, or of the M4 and has free parking. chat with members and generally someone’s life.
buy a plot and build a brand new The show runs from Friday 7 to help out. To find out more about these
house, The Big Green Home Show Sunday 9 October, tickets £12 per The Rainbow Children’s Trust needs and other opportunities, contact
will review the best construction adult on the door. Readers can people to support their work with Volunteer Centre Swindon on 01793
methods and products to use. There claim free tickets by booking in the families of sick children. It could 420557 or info@swindonvolunteers.
are seminars from planning advice advance via www.nsbrc.co.uk and be offering practical help such org.uk
to budgeting, plot finding and selecting code: Link Magazine. as shopping, doing the ironing or Visitors can drop-in at 1 John Street
supporting siblings of those affected from Monday to Friday, 11am to
by illness. You can help either on a 3pm, to discuss opportunities.

October: Grandparents

Information and advice for parents from ePIP

ePiP parenting coach Rachel charity Age Concern, and is now
writes: widely celebrated across the world.
These days, it is not uncommon This year Grandparents Day was
for families to have three or four celebrated on Sunday 11 September.
generations living together under The idea originates from the USA,
one roof. Multi-generational where it was made an official day of
living has many benefits and can recognition in 1978 to acknowledge
contribute to the creation of a the vital contribution the older
shared caring environment within generation make to their families
which to bring up our children. and wider society.
Whether grandparents live under As brilliant as grandparent
The Springboard to the same roof or not, the role they childcare is, we know it can be
play in supporting their children
a source of tension when they
Confidence for your child and grandchildren should never be occasionally adopt a different
underestimated. Grandparents often parenting approach to our own and
Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play have more available time, can listen, give children a conflicting message
programme for children from 6 months to 7 years. observe and attend to the small to the one from their parents.
Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing, things as well as pass on cultural At ePiP Direct, we help families
co-ordination appropriate to his or her age. and family traditions. Children love with inconsistent parenting all the
Structured programmes designed to build to learn from their grandparents. time, which often extends to the
self confidence and develop essential
listening and language skills. In the UK, up to half of working wider family and grandparents.
Supervised by trained staff in a fun and parents rely on grandparent care for Give us a call on 01793 328102 if
caring environment. their children. This is not surprising you want to create a consistent
Tumble Tots now in your area! as they offer a trusted, affectionate, parenting approach across the
For information about local centres call flexible, reliable and usually free generations and we would be
Liz Davies on 0844 800 0219 source of childcare! delighted to help.
www.tumbletots.com/swindon National Grandparent’s Day was Call us on 01793 328102 or see
introduced to the UK in 1990 by the more at: www.epipdirect.com
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