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Youth say thank you to 85 year old who stands by them First family helper chosen UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE FAMILY 1994
There were whoops and cheers from youngsters at Freshbrook CommunityCentre'sThursday evening youth club as Marie Crane was presented with a big bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates.
The teenagers had nominated her to be recognised by the Relate/Link magazine 'say a little thank you' campaign as part of our contribution to the United Nations International Year of the Family. Marie Crane, though she will not admit it, is a remarkable woman. At 85 years old she turns out on three evenings a week to voluntarily run a youth coffee bar. She used to go along to the Sunday afternoon session as well, but decided her own children needed her attention. "I became involved six years ago when a group of youngpeople asked the community centre management if they could use room," said Marie. "After a few weeks I started to help out and have been here ever since. "There's been so much bad publicity, but the youth are nowhere as bad as they are made out to be. I've never had any problem with the teenagers who come to the club and they've never been rude to me. It all depends on how you treat each other. It's there's respect, thenyou're going to get on. "I've boxed a few ears and I'm not
slow to tell them what I think of them if I don't like their language or behaviour. I think more older people should help the young - it's very rewarding. I love them all." Youth club member Nicola Ham said she had become very close to Marie. "I really feel a lot for her. I became pregnant when I was fifteen and she gave me so much help. And she gave me so much support when my baby Vicky had to go into hospital. It's been hard bringing her up. "Marie's been like my own grandmother. I can talk to her if there is any problem. She helps me work things out." Relate manager Jane Lewis said it was a pleasure to meet Marie. "She is a lovely person; it's obvious that the young people respect her. She's also enabled Nicola to keep in touch with her teenage friends whilst continuing to care for her young child. It would have been so easy for her to be excluded from normal teenage activities."
Jane Lewis from Relate presents flowers and chocolates compliments of West End Flowers and Asda to Marie Crane with some of the teenagers at Freshbrook Community Centre,from left, Angela Clayton, Cherie Lamb, Alma Vowles, Dave Shakespere ,Andrea Watkins, Sarah Donaldson, Nicola Ham, Lisa Utting
Shoe Box Appeal for Bosnia 1st April convoy collection to help wartorn families
The West Swindon based InternationalFamily Group are asking children to fill a shoe box with surprises for refugee children in Bosnia. The Group is collecting in time for a convoy due to pass through Swindon from Cardiff on 1 April. Family Group chair Shala Turn to page 9 to read how you can Davapanah said that a local child nominate somebody who has helped your sent a shoebox on the last convoy in December. "It was such a lovely family
idea. I'm sure many others are willing to give some happiness to a child in a refugee camp. "We're not asking for anything expensive, perhaps some sweets, pencils, paper and small toys. And of course we would like children to write a letter to go inside their gift." The group will also be collecting food outside local supermarkets. Continued on page 9
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Residents object to diesel poisons Furious residents on the west side of Grange Park are up in arms against a proposal by Galileo International to erect 6 chimneys above the level of the roof on its computer back up building, which houses a huge diesel generatorused foremergency power. The large blue glass and steel building on the Windmill Hill Business Park overlooks HookStreet and homes off King Henry Drive. For over three years residents have complained to Galileo of strong diesel fumes at all times of the day and night.
Resident Eileen Sawyer from Hilyard Close said, "We fear a lot more pollution; diesel fumes are carcinogenic, it's a scientific fact. "Although it's called a 'peak generation project,' we fear that this could lead to more electricity generation on site by diesel rather than power coming from the national grid. Galileo must fully explain their intentions to residents of the area. "We're fighting for clean air and our children's health." The residents are raising a petition to present to Thamesdown Council.
Award for lifesaver from Shaw Keen sailor David Brown fmmShaw reacted rapidly man emergency last May and saved the life of 15 year old CharlotteHunterfromLechlade. His quick thinking is to be recognised in a testimonial on parchment from the Royal Humane Society. David, 17, pictured below,a former Greendown School pupil and now
an apprentice sprayer with Swindon Bodyworks, was in the rescue boat a the Bowmoor Sailing Club, Lechlade, on a very windy Whitsun Bank Holiday. "Boats were going over all the time; we were kept busy sorting them out," he explained. "Charlotte's dingy had capsized and once we had righted it I sailed back to shore with her. She was steering and called out the instruction to turn, but the wind was so strong that she didn't get out the way of the boom fast enough. She was knocked over the side and was floating away facedown. I dived in, held her head out of the water and hung on to the dingy until we were rescued; her head was cut badly." David, who has been nominated for his awani by the Chief Constable of Gloucestershire, said he had reacted out of instinct. Although shaken by the experience, he forced himself to go out in the rescue boat again and entered a dingy race at the end of the afternoon.
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groups was prevelent amongst the young people she works with. The youth centre she works in is open between 3pm and 10pm daily and is available to children from 6 years right through to adults of 27. • The West Swindon Young People's Centre at Toothifi Farm has been given £2,000 by Wiltshire County Council to build a coffee bar and buy furniture. Donations of expub fire-proof furniture and equipmentare wanted. CallJoMarehment on 871212 if you can help.
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Escape from electric blanket fire There was a lucky escape for ninety year old Ivor Thomas from Charlgrove Field, Freshbrook when his electric blanket caught fire under him on 2 February. He managed to get out of bed and telephone his daughter to raise the alarm. His son in law Alun Mainwaring rushed over from Westlea, closely followed by three fire appliances from Westlea Station and two police cars. The fire was quickly contained within Mr Thomas's bedroom and he was treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation before being taken to PMI-I by ambulance. LeadingFiremanJefferies, reflecting on the number of fatalities from fire caused by electric blankets in the Swindon area during recent months, said users should not sleep with them turned on. He also said they should be checked regularly for broken wires and damage. Mr Mainwaring said his father in
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Nearly everybody likes Jane Knight, one of the lollipop ladies outside Freshbrook School (seen below supervising children crossing Worsley Road). But for all the smiles and greet- ers have ignored her on several ocings she receives and gives while casions since she started the job in supervising a safe crossing, she daily April and driven right by her outrisks serious injury every time she stretched arms as she attempts to steps into Worsley Road. Car driv- stop the traffic. "The first one just kept ongoing," said Jane. "It was a good introduction to the job. The second gave way to me, then started off as I turned to walk to the pavement; he nearly had my toes that time." "The third at the end of October was a ladywho was too busy talking to a friend who had jumped into her car just down the road. She just didn't see me standing in the road helping a mother and child cross. She didn't say sorry either." "Most drivers respect the job I have to do, but it makes me so angry that a few ignore the obvious fact that there's a school and lots of pedestrians around. There's a few who tear down Worsley Road. It's as if they were blind."
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Sheila Mitchell reports on the official opening of a new footpath around Westlea School grounds On a bright, chilly Monday morning Carolyn Kelly, Project Development Officer from the Civic Trust officially opened Westlea School's Nature Walk with the help of Sundi Nandra, Charlotte McConde, Laura Cox and Helen Walkley. The project, which was part funded by the Department of the Environment's CivicTrust grant was originally expected to take about five years to complete. But the commitment of the children, school staff and parents plus additional help and financial backing of many localpeopie and companies has enabled the scheme to be completed within two years. Support came fromThamesdown Parks and Recreation Department, Play Development Officer Paul Ryan, Ruth Underhill from Learning with Landscape, Allied Dunbar, Ridgeway Tool Hire, Community Forests, Forestry Commission, British Telecom, Blackfords, English Nature, Vastern Timber Merchants, Bradleys, W Casey and Sons. The pathway leads one past a willow arch, a marsh, an orchard, a meadow, a butterfly and bee gar-
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A day at Brook Field Pupils, a teacher and a parent recently put pen to paper to describe a day in their lives at Brook Field School Back to school: Bridgette Burnup, parent
Parents are welcomed to spend time pared, rose petals dipped in sugar, in school. One afternoon I joined my marzipan Tudor roses. The pupils son's Unit 3. Their topic was theThe had made place mats fromclay with Tudor Period and that day it was the their initials on them. 'Banquet'. I was acting the part of a serving Everyone dressed up in period wench, placing tit-bits on plates for costume, teachers included. A lot of children to try. As well as tasting preparation had been done and the Tudor morsels there was dancing, classroom was alive with excited singing, performing and even a children. One of the teachers played jester. The children worked very the part of Ann Bolyn and the Head hard to become 'real' Tudor for the turned up as Henry. Food was pre- day. A memorable afternoon for me.
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Emma Kimber, age 5 Iwas first in the classroom. For my early morning activity I drew a picture of me going to a toy shop. Then I read a book called 'KingBidgood's in the Bathtub' on my own. After register I made a sign. My partner Claire did the picture and I did the big writing. Then I chose to go to the writing table because I like writing letter to mummy, daddy and Sarah. At lunchtime I had twiglets, my favourites. After assembly I had a chime bar for music and in FE I liked doing the rolly polies! At hometime mummy was just in time to take me home.
Above: Emma Kimber and Phillip Hutchins working with classroom helper Sam Miller in Debbie Thombs reception/year Iclass A well planned day: Debbie Thombs, class teacher
8am Arrive at school and immediately get into preparation for the day. 8.30 The first children arrive, ten minutes ahead of 'official'starttime. The Unit fills up and parents help children tackle their morning activities. 9.00 After calling the register I once more attempt to capture the children's interest and stimulate their imaginations, in order to develop their minds and enable them to produce good quality work. All in one morning too! We have got painting going on in one area, think writing in another and a parent listening to readers in another. Thefe's sand and water play and IT on the computer. Simon, age 4, is our computer consultant. What he doesn't know ... There are children in the Home corner and others doing construction on the carpet. Ever felt like a fire engine? Bright red, noisy and going from one emergency to the next. 10.00 Assembly in the Hall is followed by playtime. Acup of coffee at last. 10.50 On we go. Need to work out who is doing what next. As lunch time approaches we tidy up, help the new children go home (this is a reception/ year one class) and steer the rest to lunch and play. This involves a lot of zipping of zips and lacing of laces. Thank heavens for velcro! 12.00 Teachers' meeting, swapping ideas and planning, planning. 12.45 Grab a sandwich and half a cup of tea before heading back to the Unit for silent reading. 1.30 Music time and dance too. Then playtime inside because it's wet outside. 2.45 Storytime and the children settle down to listen to more adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine, our topic this term. 3.20 Home time and all children are waved off. Time to catch up on end of the day jobs: tidying, putting up displays. 5.00 Governors' Communication Sub-Committee meeting. Attempt to think creatively about communication within and without the school. 6.10 Almost done now. Will I get through aerobics without collapsing and go home sufficiently refreshed to begin thinking about another day in the life of Brook Field Primary School?
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Football fever, male strippers and vermin are just a few of the subjects Haydon Wick Writers are taking to the airwaves in coming weeks. Members recently recorded a selection of poems, stories and nostalgia from their anthology 'Write to be Read 2' for BBC Wiltshire Sound to be broadcast on evenings at 730pm. The group are hoping that the programmes will promote sales of the book, available from local outlets or direct from Susan Mayer (722130), as 50p goes to the Prospect Foundation for every copy sold.
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Regulars at the Fox and Hounds in High Street donated £1,060 to the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths at a presentation attended by players fromSwindonTownF.C. The money was raised from a sponsored cricket match between teams from the pub and National Semi-Conductors last August. The fundraising effort was organ-
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A great place for kids Calling harassed mums with youngsters to amuse at weekends, half-terms and school holidays. Why not pop into your local library at Moredon - you will be surprised how much we can offer the children,writesJenny Hayes. Library Supervisor, June Mobey, and her staff put a lot of effort into the new displays and decorations in the junior library. At the moment, the youngest children can select their picture books from a five foot high sandcastle, and we are anxiously awaiting delivery of three fluffy puffins to go on the top! We have a very wide range of early readers and our junior stock covers popular Enid Blyton and Sweet Valley books, as well as classic authors. We have a tremendously popular Point Horror dumpb in in the library at the moment, and youngsters can order any titles they can't find, without charge. Our range of children's information books is increasing all the time, as publishers become more attuned to the demands of the national curriculum. So do come and let us help with your school projects. The staff will always be happy to help you, and anything we cannot find for you we can always get from another library. All we ask is that you don't leave your homework to the last minute! Teenagers are also catered for, with a wide range of books from romance to horror, health and beauty to careers information. The library also offers story cassettes,jigsaws and game books, ranging from Usbourne puzzle adventures to Where's Wally, Sonic the Hedgehog and Fighting Fantasies.
We have a wide range of activities planned for the year, to include competitions, quizzes, treasure hunts, storytimes and demonstrations. So watch this space! The library staff showed their commitment to children by turning out on theirday off onWednesday2 February to go to Salisbury for a Carnegie/Greenaway Day. These two awards are presented annually for the best written and the best illustrated British childrens books of the year. The day allowed librarians to select the books which Wiltshire will nominate. Discussion was at times heated but the final selection forthe Carnegie medal were: Anne Merrick -SomeonecameKnocking. A hauntingly beautiful first novel about a boy's search for his past. Michael Morpurgo - War of Jenkin's Ear. An intriguing story of a boy who claims to be Jesus Christ. Berlie Doherty- Street Child. Traces the rise of Barnado homes. The Greenaway nominees were: Helen Cooper - Housecat. A gentle story of a cat who belongs to the house and the two families living there. Alan Snow - How Dogs really Work. An amusing manual for dog owners. Babette Cole - Mummy laid an Egg. An hilarious answer to those awkward questions that children ask.
The Link Magazine March 1994
diff Rotary Club who has organised Continued from front page The Family Group hope the West several convoys. He will be talking Swindon Centre, Sainsburys and to the International Family Group Safeways will agree to allow them on Friday 4 March, 7pm to 9pm, in to distribute leaflets to customers the Link Centre Community Suite. going into the stores describing the Readers are invited to attend. Shala said there was a tremenitems they need which will be dodous response to the initial appeal nated as they leave. Refugee camp coordinators say for food in last month's Link magathey have enough clothing but food zine. Children who make up shoe and medecine is desperately needed. box gifts and anybody who can help There is a chance to find out about theFamily Group collect food should refugee conditions in Bosnia and contact Shala Davapanah on 872853 Croatia from Mike Rye of the Car- or Melba Sheffield on 870019.
International Women's Day Saturday 5 March, 10am - 4pm Events at the Health Hydro, Milton Road. Tel: 693787 FREE ACTIVITY SESSIONS ALL DAY: Aerobics, Yoga, Step Aerobics, Aquarobics, Parent & Toddler Swim - call for times FREE PRACTITIONER TALKS/DEMONSTRATIONS: Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Baby Massage, Massage, Beauty Therapy, Alexander Technique - call for times HEALTH SUITE (Hot Rooms, Steam Rooms, Cold Plunge, Exercise Room) Females only 130pm - 5pm Cost: £1.45 per hour Women's World Day WORKSHOP Being a Woman of Prayer Service. in South Africa' 11am - 4pm St Mary's, Lydiard Tregoze Contact WEA Womens Branch, tel Friday 4 March, 730pm 618233. Cost £10 (2 reduced fee) WELL WOMAN CENTRE Information This service takes place in countries all round the world. on Well Woman Centre activities, blood pressure checks and on-site massage. The speaker will be Linda Hibbert. Open 1Oam-4pm. The theme is Go, See and Act, the service having been prepared by CRECHE available lOam - 4pm. Christian women from Jerusalem. Spaces have lobe booked. Do come and join us for the service, GARDEN CAFE Open lOam -4pm. and stay for coffee and refreshments Half price drinks for all females whilst afterwards. ordering food.
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Nominate somebody from your local community who you would like to thank for their kindness or help and support; or someone who you admire for the work they do in support of family life. It could be a caring professional, someone from a voluntary group or someone from your family. Is there a neighbour or friend who has been really helpful to your family or someone from a local business who might have gone out of their way to help?
You maybe a single parent, or someone who is caring for a sick or disabled partner, or alternatively a parent of teenagers, or a family where mum and dad work overlapping shifts and so have to rely on childcare. Maybe your family consists of a working mum and dad is involved in full time child care. We would be interested to hear how you get your support. note saying who you wish to nominate and explain how they have helped your family. Each month Relate will choose someone to be featured in The Link and a thank you gift will be presented courtesy ofAsda and West End Flowers of Rodbourne. Write us
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Not just here for the exciting things of life If you thought libraries were packed full of exciting and entertaining books and tapes you would be right writes David Reed. But that's not all. We have lots of Business not-so-exciting but very practical Our coverage includes books on typbooks as well. For example: ing, office management, marketing, accounting, personnelmanagement, auditing,managingyourtime,busiExhibition ness technology, word processing, 1 March - 25 March directories, meetings, public speakSwindon Artists Society ing, setting up a business, franPaintings and other works chising and people/company biogavailable for sale raphies. Whether you are struggling with West Swindon Library RSAI, setting up your own busiperformance in January ness, or developing a marketing Items issued: Adult 16,597, strategy we should have what you Junior 9,565, Tapes 120 want.
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in dealing with the mob all is not as it first seems. Shaun Hutson - White Ghost Sean Doyle, an agent for the Counter-Terrorist Unit, is assigned a case which links theIRA with drug smuggling and the Triads.
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The Rat is pressured by the Galactic League into undertaking a dangerous mission on a planet that is hurtling backward down the evolutionary scale. George V Higgins - Bomber's Law A replacement commanding officer of the Detective Division finds that
Opening novel in a proposed sequence chronicling the rise, from humble beginnings, of a grand Victorian hotel. Joanna Trevor - A gathering of Dust A first novel set in 1990s Britain, where the forces of law and order are fighting an increasingly difficult battle.
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Drama group auditions Auditions and rehearsals fora new play byJunction 16 Drama Group start on Friday 4 March, 7.30pm in the Greendown School drama studio. Newcomers who would like to try out for The Sea' by Edward Bond should turn up or call Ken Kimber on 882378. Behind the scenes helpers will also be welcome.
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A scene from Schindler's List where Oskar Schindler argues with an SS guard trying keep one of his worker's children at the Auschwitz death camp The film contrasts Schindler (Liam Neeson) with Amon Goeth (Ralph Fiennes), the demonic, corrupt SS commander of the Plaszow forced labour camp. Schindler, Nazi party member, gambler, womaniser, profiteer and black market trader, takes ever greater risks as he turns from exploiter of cheap Jewish labour to become a saviour of Jewish lives, Goeth is a maniac who takes delight in torturing and killing prisoners at the slightest and often totally irrational opportunity. Both like the good things in life, the smart clothes, fine brandy and a succession of mistresses. From similar backgrounds, their paths diverge immensely.
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Goeth remains convinced of Schindler's friendship though increasingly confused by his obsession with caring for those who will soon be dead. Nazis have appeared before in Spielberg's films as comic buffoons, but here the regime is shown for what it was - sleazy, brutal, corrupt and utterly despicable. Central to the film is ltzak Stern (Ben Kingsley), Schindler's Jewish accountant who helps him establish the profitable business and encourages him to employ Jews in his factory. Later they work tog ether to draw up the list of prisoners to be bought and saved. Schindler's List portrays both the intimate moments between individuals caught up in the struggle to make sense of the murderous world collapsing around them, and also the nightmarish set-pieces as the Cracow ghetto is emptied by SS action squads, or 10,000 murdered corpses are dug up to be cremated, or the deportation of children, taken from their parents in the labourcamp, to Auschwitz. Schindler's List is a very powerful and sometimes harrowing film which will tear at the viewer's emotions. Survivors who have seen it testify to the realism that Spielberg has managed to capture in this serious film. It is a considerable achievement and a valuable reminder of something that should never be permitted to happen again.
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Anybody expecting to find the tricks and block busting spectacle so often delivered by Steven Spielberg in his new film Schindler's List will be in for a shock. The director who has made more money than any other, but has been denied an Oscar for his considerable talents, looks as if he will sweep the awards with his depiction of the relentless Nazi persecution of Jews before and during the second world war. Closely following Thomas Keneally's Booker Prize-winning documentary novel, filmed in stark black and white, the 3'4 hours epic tells the story of how flamboyant German businessman Oskar Schindler profits from supplying the German military from his enamel ware business confiscated from its Jewish owners. As opposition to the bureaucratic system and barbaric behaviour, intent on extermination of the entire race grows within him, he spends his amassed fortune in bribes to bring comfort to Jews in prison camps and laterto buy the safety of his 1,100 Jewish workers from the Auschwitz gas chambers. The focus of the film is almost entirely on the Polish city of Cracow where Schindler set up his business. It was filmed close to where the actual events took place. Some understanding of the history involved is needed as there is little explanation of the Nazi psychology and motivation which eventually destroyed six million souls who did notfit the Aryan ideal.
W4'IAT are Satur1ay 1orNiNgs made forI The Saturday morning Film Club at the MGM Cinema, Swindon of course! We have a great selection of films, starting at 1015am each Saturday, especially selected for you to experience the best entertainment available for the whole family. So, don't be a couch Potato. Come on out and enjoy the thrill of the big screen at the amazing, reduced price of only £1.90 Telephone 877727 for further information on films coming up.
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Tuesday 1, Wednesday 2, Thursday 3, Friday 4, Saturday 5 March Opera English Touring Opera. Tues, Thurs, & Sat La Boheme by Puccini, Wed & Fri L'EIisir d'Amore by Donizetti. Wyvern, 730pm. £13, £11, tel: 524481 for details of conc. prices Thursday 3 March Saturday 5 March Music Music, Song and Dance '94 presented by Ray Dance & Judith Sharp in aid of the Swindon Talking Newspaperfor the Blind. Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 730pm. £3.50 Sunday 6 March Children Make a map of the parts of Lydiard Park which you think are most important. Visitor Centre, 2pm. Tel 771419 for information Comedy Sheila Steafel in Steafel Solo. Songs, sketches, chat and even choreography by the long time entertainer. Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 730pm. £5.50 Sheila Steafel
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A wicked and hilarious farce starring LINDA LUSARDI, ARTHUR BOSTROM (Officer Crabtree 'Allo 'Allo), ANNA KAREN (Olive On the Buses) and Hilary Minster (Gen. Von Klinkerhoffen 'Allo 'Allo) The evening begins quietly enough with Howard and Penny asleep in bed when a burglar climbs through the window and proceeds to steal various items, including Howard's suit! Add to the mix a Danish au-pair, the Home Secretary, a randy constable and a singing telegram Gorilla and you are in for a riotous night of outrageous fun! Moo- Wed Eves £9.50 all seats. Thurs - Sat Eves £10.50 all seats. Sat Mat £6 all seats. Concs: Mon - 2 for the price of 1
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Monday 14 March - Saturday 19 March Drama When did you last see your trousers? See details in the advertisement on the left
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Tuesday 8 March Drama The Late Edwina Black presented by Middle Ground Theatre Company. On a wet Victorian winter's evening the relatives of the late Edwina Black prepare for her funeral. However, suspicions are soon raised about her death. Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 730pm. £5.50
Sunday 13 March Music The Swindon Recital Series featuring Joy Farrall Clarinet, Paul Turner - Piano. The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 8pm. £6
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Monday 7 March - Saturday 12 March Opera The Sorcerer presented by Swindon Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Wyvern, 730pm. Mon £4.50, Tues - Sat £6.50, £5.50
Swindon Film Society Films shown at 7.45pm Arts Centre, Devizes Road Various types of membership available. Details and full programme available at Arts Centre or phorle Peter obson on 770484. Thursday 10 March : Three Colours Blue (15) :Juliette Binoche stars in the first of atrilogy of movies by director, Krzystof Kieslowski. A profoundly moving story of a woman's survival and search for a new life following the death of her husband and daughter: Wednesday 16 March Husbands and Wives (15) Woody Allen and Mia Farrow in another examination of lovers' problems before real life caught up with them. Wednesday 30 March Into the West (PG) Gabriel Byrne stars in this story, set in Ireland, of two children and a mysterious white horse.
Music Scola Cantorum - The Chamber Choir of St Mary's School, Caine. Arts Centre, Devizes Road. Tuesday 15 March Talk David Bellamy. Wyvern, 1 0.3Oam. £3, School groups £2 Thursday 17 March Comedy Louise Rennison in Stevie Wonder Felt My Face. An award winning show that takes us back to the sixties. The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 8pm. £5 Friday 18 March Comedy Louise Rennison in Bob Marley's Gardener Sold My Friend. The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 8pm. £5 Saturday 19 March Variety An evening with Vince Hill. The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 730pm. £9.50 Tuesday 22 March - Thursday 24 March Dance I've a Shine on my Shoes presented by The Judith Hockaday School of Dancing. Wyvern 730pm. Tues £5.50, Wed & Thurs £6
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March overview Wednesday 23 March - Saturday 26 March Drama The Western Players - Play to be announced. The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 7.30pm. £3. To book tel: 724269
Friday 25 March Music Bournemouth Sinfonietta. Conductor/soloist: Tamas Vasary. Wyvern, 730pm. £12.50, £10.50, Young Persons Ticket £5
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Tuesday 29 March Drama Snap Theatre Company presents Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, 7.30pm. £5.50
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It's all laughs in Wyvern farce It's been a dull winter hasn't it. So brighten up! The Wyvern Theatre has got the perfect antidote with the hit West End farce When did you last see your trousers...?, playing in Swindon from 14 to 19 March. Starring Linda Lusardi, Arthur Bostrom and Hilary Minster, (General Von Klinkerhofferi in 'Alb 'A/Jo) and Anna Karen from On the buses, the fast paced and hilarious performance revolves around the desperate efforts of an adulterer trying to return to his wife after his suit has been stolen. It's a night of mayhem and madness in the best tradition of farce. Most of the cast have just finished long runs in pantomime, but playing farce is a different style of acting says Hilary Minster on a visit to Swindon with Anna Karen in February. "You don't have that 'oh yes there is' relationship with the audience but you have to create that rapport to get the laughs. Timing is much more important and it's a lot more physical with lots of rushing on and off stage." Anna agreed that farce is more
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Sunday 13 March, 10am - 12.30pm This special Ice Rink session is designed for all Mums and their families. Come along and for every two paying customers (one 16+), Mum will be admitted absolutely free. What better way to spend your Mother' Day morning, building up an appetite for that celebratory Sunday lunch. We'll even give every Mum a chance to win a beautiful bouquet of flowers in our free prize draw.
Registration for Easter Camp is already on the horizon, taking place on Tuesday 15 March, from lOam onwards. Registration forms will be available in advance so that you can save time on the day of registration. Easter Camp will be nm from Monday 28 March - Friday 1 April and Monday 4 April -Friday 8 April. Available to all 5-12 year olds between 930am- 3.30pmeach day, we can guarantee plenty to keep you occupied during the holidays. Cost: New price, £5.30 per day (Gold Card holders £1.50 per day)
Don't let your child be caught out of their depth this Easter. Yes, Swim School will be returning for a specially extended 6 sessions fromMonday 28 March - Friday 8 April, (excludingWednesdaysandBankHolidays) • Beginners (Levels I & 2) 9am - 9.30am • Improvers (Levels 3 & 4) 9.30am - lOam Cost: £11.40 per person for 6 sessions (minimum age 8 years) Don't forget to register for Camp and Swim School in advance, places will be strictly limited.
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March events for children at Lydiard Lydiard Ranger Steve Upton writes
Many of our visitors have noticed a number of new benches around the Park. They have been sited close to the major footpaths. Hopefully they will help people to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Park and take advantage of the views. March sees two children's events at Lydiard, hosted by the Rangers. On Sunday 6 March at 2pm we will be 'madly making a massive map' to display in the Visitor Centre. The 'map' will show the aspects of the Park which children think are the most important. On Sunday 27 March at 2pm, 'El Ponclo the great parachute king' will be displaying his skills. All children are welcome, and should bring a tennis ball with them. You don't have to be a tennis player to join in!
The Lydiard Watch Group spent its February meeting at Peatmoor Copse. The children were shown how the woodland is looked after and hunted for signs of wildlife. It was an enjoyable and well attended meeting. The March meeting for the Watch Group will be taking part in the Forest Fun Day at South Marston. The 1st Greenmeadow Guides proved that Lydiard is always available with a recent visit. Their intrepid activities included cooking on open fires undeterred by torrential rain. Our campfire site is available throughout the year to organised groups. Furtherin formation on the events outlined here can be obtained from the Rangers on 771419.
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Becoming more healthy at school Dali Sidebottom, coordinator of the Swindon Lifestyle at School project, describes efforts to support schools in their effort to encourage children to follow healthier lifestyles The Healthy Schools Award, launched last year by the Wessex InstituteofPublicHealthandHampshire Education Department, is currently being developed an the Swindon area. Two secondary schools, Dorcan and Wootton Bassett, were involved in last year's pilot scheme and a further five, Bradon Forest, Kingsdown, Headlands, Crowdys Hill and Moredon junior, have registered for the 93/94 programme. Lifestyle atSchool, based atSwindon Health Promotion Unit, works with each school to create a realistic plan of action by school visits and advice, arranging workshops and the loan of materials on health topics for use in the curriculum.
The Award encourages schools to provide a healthy lifestyle for all who teach, learn and work there. To achieve it, schools need todemonstrate their efforts to achieve the aims set out in nine key statements covering a wide range of health topics, from healthy eating, physical activity, and smoking, to links between school, home and the wider community. Schools which are successful will be presented with a Certificate and receive permission to use the HealthySchools Award logo in their school handbook and on stationery. *Further information on Swindon Healthy Schools Award can be obtained fmmtheSwindonHealthPmmotion Unit on 481182 ext. 143.
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saves time and money. "I'm often horrified by the over the top charges made by accountancy firms," said Julie. 'The small business can satisfy the tax collectors with quite simple and easy to follow bookeeping. Complex, expensive accountancy is not required. "It's important to get the books right. I see myself as letting the business person concentrate on making things a success." With her overview of the books, Julie is able to alert the business to its financial situation and can advise how much money should be saved for the income tax and VAT to be paid in a few months time. With the changes in tax coding Julie has also received many calls from individuals wanting to know why they will be paying more tax. Unfortunately she has to confirm that the taxman is demanding a bigger share of income. But she can help if too much tax has been paid. Reclaiming the tax is incredibly easy says Julie. In the four years she's been in business, none of Julie's clients have gone out of business. Some of their success must be due to good accountancy procedures. Gems can be contacted on 877599.
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Stepping out for Starlight Step out for charity at the Haydon Centre on Sunday 6 March and join in the fun of 'Stepping for Starlight' week, a nationwide programme of sponsored step events toraisemoney for the Starlight Foundation. The charity, founded seven years ago, makes the dreams of seriously ill children come true. In that time over 1,100 families have benefitted from Starlight's help and no deservNational Childbirth Trust Good as New Baby and Children's Clothing Sale
ing child is ever refused. Fundraising is vital for the successful continuation of this valuable work. The Haydon Centre event, one of a series at leisure venues around Swindon, springs into action at 6.30pm. Places must be booked in advance and sponsor forms are available now from Centre reception (706666) or Donna Mclvor on 511033.
Calling Persil washers Greendown Playgroup is collecting tokens from all Persil washing products so that they can obtain Link Centre Sat. 6 March, 10.30am - Noon the play equipment on offer. Donations will be most welcome. Admission 25p. Early arrival is strongly recommended to ensure The playgroup would also welcome donations of Duplo. Please deliver getting the best bargains! For further details contact Helen to 47 Chandos Close, Grange Park or call 871483 if you can help. Snook on 870028
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Job Alert Enquire at the Jobcentre at West Swindon Centre about the vacancies below and to see the full, up-to-date display of part-time opportunities. Home help required for 2 hours per week to suit applicant. Should live near Grange Park. £3- £3.50 per hour. Ref: VRF 40 Open all day Saturday 12th March Jumble Sale Easter Fayre Beauty Therapist from llam-7pmThursand Sunday 13th March Saturday 5 March Saturday 19 March days only. £3 ph minimum, negotiable. for orders and deliveries lOam - Noon 2pm - 4pm Ref: VRF 38 Flowers for all occasions Including Sunshine Room Link Centre Community Suite Evening Cleaner. Mon-Fri,5.3Opm-8pm. weddings & funeral tributes all year Westlea School Lots of stalls, Fancy Dress & £3.20 per hour. Ref: 7368 Ad: 20p adults, children free Easter Bonnet competitions WEST END FLOWERS Shop Assistant/Till Operator Mon-Fri. Proceeds to Westlea Playgroup All proceeds to Link 3-5 playgroup 1 p - 6pm £3.71 per hour. Ref: 7360 126 RODBOURNE ROAD General Assistant to work in a DIY store, (by Bruce Street roundabouts Sat & Sun afternoons. £3.45 ph. Ref 7228 on Great Western Way) Purchasing Assistant with RSA 2. 20 Tel: (0793) 436262 Kindergarten Kids down on the farm hours per week. £4.70 per hour. Ref: 7334 Feeding the chickens and collecting the eggs, painting, water play, cookTelephone orders welcome. Assembly Part Marker working 5pm ing, singing - just a typical morning at Lower Shaw Farm Kindergarten Access and Visa available 10pm, Mon-Thur. £3.67ph. Ref: 7263 writes mum Fran Bevan. But is there such a thing as a typical morning? LSF Kindergarten, a member of the Pre-School Playgroups Association, promotes the Association's WESTMEAD DRIVE, WESTLEA, WEST SWINDON ethos of learning through play, creating an imaginative and stimulating environment for the sixteen children who attend the three morning sessions. The Kindergarten takes advan24 hour Breakdown Recovery tage of the unique opportunities af(Any Distance) forded by its farm setting. Children learn to observe the changing seasons with walks around the farm. * Servicing Repairs An expedition through the polytunnel,a steamy jungle of creep* Accident Repairs ing cucumbers and trailing toma* All estimates given free toes where you might be lucky and Andrea Hirsch engages in creative * Collection & delivery service see a frog or two. work with Elisha Hutchinson * All work guaranteed Back in the Kindergarten a wide choice of activities include board WANTED Bosch Petrol Injection Specialist games, puzzles, dressing up play, Playgroup Supervisor for Duplo bricks, a Brio train set, play- Lower Shaw Farm Kindergarten Engine dough and a comprehensive selec- (PPA Training or equivalent preferred) tion of books. 3 mornings per week (term time) In this child centred environment Lower Shaw Farm Kindergarten Call now for LOCAL service Rising 5's work on their Busy Books, is an established group in a play developing basic pre-school pencil farm setting with a reputation for control skills. Children are encour- structured and stimulating indoor aged to put on their own jumpers, and outdoor activities. coats and shoes, which is so impor- For further details and/or application form please write to Ann tant skills for those approaching school age. Cowie, Chairwoman, Lower Shaw Motor Factors and Parts Shop Tel: 490666 So what is a typical morning at Farm Kindergarten, Lower Shaw Parts stockist for Bosch, Valeo, Bendix, AMK, Lucas LSF Kindergarten? All this - and Farm, Old Shaw Lane, Shaw, more! Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 9PJ
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Open evening for parents to find out how their children can improve their maths All children can enjoy maths if they are encouraged and given confidence. Many parents, whose experience was anything but enjoyable, will want to make sure their children have a better start. A revolutionary method of learning maths is the Kumon programme which started in Japan 35 years ago and has swept through America. The system is establishing itself in the UK and parents locally have the chance to find out how it works at an open evening on Monday 7 March, starting at 7. 3Opm in the George and Anne Tweed Room at Westlea School.
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Kikuko says children's motivation, self-discipline and self-confidence grows tremendously when Kikuko Cartz with Hiroki Takeuchi and they are achieving success. Tomomi Soma at the Westlea Kumon Parents will be able to examine centre the work sheets at the open evening on 7 March and talk to Kikuko about how children can improve their maths skills, whilst enjoying their learning.
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Learning French early Learning a second language is so important nowadays and getting the basics as early as possible is essential. Many parents want their children to start early, but the education systemdoes not give foreign languages a priority until children get to secondary school. Pascal Watson, who has been teaching French up to GCSE levels for seven years since she moved to England from her native Belgium, is offering individual or group tuition at modest cost. She already works with groups of children in a hom e or community hall and is talking to primary schools running after school French sessions. Pascal, who lives in Toothill, is not connected with a commercial language organisation. Therefore her fee at £2 per hour is much less than rates charged by French clubs. There is no membership fee or charges for learning resources. She provides the necessary learning materials. Another difference is that her groups are small with between 8 and 15 children of similar age and ability working together. Pascal says, "It's so important for children to start learniriga language early. They pick up the words, phrases and most important the accent. It gives them confidence and a very good start when they go on to secondary school when they are starting to get a bit shy." Parents who want their children to learn French can contact Pascal on 870549. She can provide individual instruction or work with a group of children brought together by parents.
Haydon Wick Writer's Group and Seven Fields Conservation Group are running a free Poetry competition based on the Seven Fields Conservation area: 100 acres of public open space between Greenmeadow and Penhill. It's well worth a visit and the site now offers you a chance to win some fame and fortune! The theme of the poems must be on the Future of Seven Fields (factor fiction) and must be no longer than 40 lines. Adult (16 years+) and Juniors (15 and under) prizes are £15, £10, £5. Name, address, 'phone and age if a junior entrant must be supplied separately to poem. Entries cannot be returned. The closing date for entries to Mrs S Mayer, 29 Wheatlands, Haydon Wick, Swindon SN2 3RL is 8 April.
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Designs on your bedroom
Calling Townswomen
Bedrooms are a special place and a new business intends to satisfy your dreams. Doreen Shaw writes: LeeMartin andPhilMitchell from business after encouragement from but at less cost as we don't have the The West Swindon Townswomen's Shaw have recently setup Bedroom customers. They have already in- overheads of the big companies." Guild takes place on Thursday 10 Lee and Phil have a showhouse March. Elections of officers will be by Design to design and build beau- stalled many fitted bedrooms and theircustomers would be more than in Shaw to display the quality and followed by bingo, tea and a raffle. tifully fitted bedrooms.. Lee was trained by Sharps, the happy to show off the work done. finish of their work. They have At the February meeting Mr "1 believe we can offer a more many door samples plus a wide Donald Lee talked about chemicals well known fitted bedroom company, but decided to set up his own personal service because you're deal- range of coloured trims and fabrics. for healthcare from the 17th Cening with the same person from start Large colour photographs of re- tury to the present day with thoughts to finish." says Lee. "We discuss cently fitted bedrooms are avail- for the future. your requirements in your own able. All design work and quotes In April we have an Around the New lambs and home, measure, design and do the are provided without obligation. World slide show. piglets for spring fitting. All our bedrooms are cus- To contact Bedroom by Design, New members are always welThere are new lambs galore to be tom built in the room and are de- for a full quotation or to see the come. Ring Doreen on 693707 or fed and stroked at Southleaze Sheep signed to fit perfectly. You won't showhouse, call Lee Martin or Phil Stevie on 873567, who will be happy to tell you more about the Guild. Farm, on the edge of West Swindon. have the unsightly gaps you get from Mitchell on 874873. And Alice the sow, who produced factory made units. The finished 17 piglets last August, is due to per- room will be of excellent standard, form again in early March. The farm reopens on Thursday 3 March after a winter break and will Quality windows be open Thursday to Monday beat the right price tween 2.30pm and 5pm. With our beautiful range of replacement doors. Buying double glazing from big national organisations is expensive. By using your existing units you can have the luxury Deal with smaller installers and you of a new look kitchen at a fraction of the cost don't pay for sales staff, prime site • Worktops, Accessories • Quality Doors showrooms and fat advertising & extra units. • Competitive prices budgets. • From laminates to solid oaks • Choose at home. One such installer is Mike Watson • Fitted in a day • No pressure, no obligation. from Grange Park who has estab• Design service also available. • No mess, No fuss. lished a reputation for quality windows and doors in the Wootton For a friendly reliable service, contact 0793 420379 Bassett area with his Double Plas business. FROM A REPLACEMENT DOOR TO A FULL KiTCHEN He also takes on larger jobs and recently installed over 100 windows Farmer Stuart Bell with goat kids and doors in the conversion of Enterprise House at Cheney Manor There will be dozens of new lambs into small business units. eager tobe fed with a bottle by hand. All products are exactly the same There is also a pets corner full of as his bigger competitors, and often A beautiful fitted bedroom for rabbits, guinea pigs and gerbils and better. They come with Pilkington less than you might imagine also goats, donkeys, pigs and calves. glass, multi-point and locking and The farm shop sells gifts and there windows are fitted from the inside Whatever the size or shape of your room, we promise a perfect fit. Not an inch of space is a play area and maze to explore. which gives greater security. Being local with a reputation to wasted (unlike units screwed to the wall). The cost of admission is £1.50 for adults, £1 for senior citizens and 75p protect, Mike provides a personal for children aged 3 to 16. There are service frominitial free quote to corn- Call for a FREE design consultation when we will bring door samples plus colour photos of our work discounts for under fives groups and pletiorr and after care. There's no Visit our &howhomes in your area to see schools who can visit Southleaze at sales pressure. any time. To find out about low cost quality the quality and finish of an installation. Another attraction this year is the TJPVC windows, doors, cladding To make an appointment, Pound Farm Shop from Lyneham and fascias boards from DoublePlas, call Swindon 874873 which wifibe selling home produced give Mike Watson, pictured below, a potatoes, home reared pork, eggs, call on (0793) 875171. beef and lamb, fresh fruit and vegUPVC LABOUIrI etables. The prices are very competitive and in many cases less than S4L S 5 WINDOWS 6 supermarkets. 00 The sheep farm will open during March and April only, but the shop will be open throughout the year. £1380 To get to the farm, drive into c;"50 Telford Way, next to Texas DIY, and L" _.____, M4 turn right under the railway bridge. For more information, call Stuart Bell on 523134. ... CONSERVATORIES / ALSO FITTED To advertise in
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I would like to sound a warning after a clairvoyant spent a few days at the West Swindon Centre. Clairvoyance looks like a harmless way to get useful inside information on our future - but it isn't. Certainly there can be spiritual realities involved (if not, the quack clairvoyant is just conning people) but we need to know where their information comes from. Both God, who knows everything and the devil, whose knowledge is limited can give information about the future. But to protect us, God has forbidden us to use clairvoyants (in the Bible, Deuteronomy chapter 18, verses 9-13). They may think they have a 'gift', not knowing who is behind it, or they may be consciously involved with dark powers, but we consult them at our peril. When we give enemy agents, (voices from the 'other side', spirit guides etc) an inch they will take a mile and
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slowly make us more and more dependant on and controlled by them. How many people start reading horoscopes for fun but soon start taking them seriously? Obviously, the enemy works in subtle ways with 'nearly-truth' -a saboteur does not work openly. One of the most distressing aspects of this is that it is the most vulnerable, desperate people who get caught. When weare struggling with life, of course we want guidance and comfort. But I plead with people to go to Jesus first. He can help, whoever you are, whatever the problem - and you will be safe. I know that his people and his church are very imperfect, but they can put you in touch with Jesus and the immense love that only he has. If anyone who consulted the clairvoyant would like to speak to me, please contact me via The Linkink Guide achievement
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93 ULTh1 For Sale French, German, Italian language packs inclu. cassette tape 7 travel guide. £10 each (cost 220 each) as new. Tel: 871330 Matching bathroom fittings in pampas green comprising towel rail, shelf (glass), toilet roll holder, all in excellent condition, £10. Tel: 874097 (Shaw) Dress, kaftan style, full length (Could be shortened), size 18, handmade, very smart, suit mature person, navy with cream paisley design, £10. Tel: 874097 (Shaw) Spot lights for Ford car and fittings, still boxed, brand new, £25. Cot bed with canopy mattress and bedding, good condition. £75. Tel: 725842 (Woodhall Park) Aiwa stereo system, detachable speakers, five band graphic equaliser, twin cassette deck, digital radio, high speed dubbing,wasC100,now65ono. Tel:879931 Blue cord pram, mattress, shopping tray, good condition, £55. White cot including mattressgood condition, C25. Tel: 487046 Original IBM/PC 286 720K diskdrive and 60mb hard disk. Overc500 of software. No keyboard hence only c2200no. Tel: 871178 Sun Bed 5ff, 4 tubes, £79 as new. Children's car seats, 2, £5 each. Alfa electric sewing machine £69. Tel: 693697 Kiddicraft Kiddiwalker vGC, £10. Snowsuit age 12 months, blue, £5, Mothercare pastel print cosytoes, £4. Toddlers blue slippers, size 4, as new condition, £2. Tel: 876436 (Toothill)
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For Sale Lounge Suite 4 piece Milbrook green/ oyster velour, £300; Ottoman, white bottom, cream velour top 4'x18 £20; small black ash effect stereo unit, glass door £10; electric coal effect fire with hearth £25. Tel: 875305 Single bed with mattress, suit child £20 ono. Single divan with headboard £20 ono. Tel: 771892 (Lydiard Millicent) Wanted White wardrobe, quality make only. Tel: 878782 (Grange Park)
Wanted Piano teacher Somebody who can teach boogie, jazz, rock, chords and techniques to a self-taught 7 year old piano player. Tel: Linda on 771080 (Shaw) Large battery powered Jeep for 5 yr old. Tel: 886662 (Peatmoor) Walk through stair gate. Tel: 610899 Mature person to collect and bring home from school each weekday, two girls. Further details from 872081 (Freshbrook)
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Family support in Nepal UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE FAMILY 1994
Two years ago Janet Asherson left her job as a health visitorbased in West Swindon to train nurses in Nepal on a Voluntary Services Overseas posting. In early March she starts a long touring trip back to Britain. Before packing her bags she put pen to paper to describe her work in Nepal and give some impressions exclusively for The Link In this first of two articles, Janet puts 'shortage of resources in the NHS' into perspective.
It seems to me that the rise from 8894F are six of the most uncomfortable degrees to be experienced here. The heat per se is tolerable, but something odd happens to the accompanying humidity which renders this particular shift in temperature unbearable. Unless time is spent motionless in the direct air path of several electric fans, life becomes something to be endured rather than enjoyed.
snow, ice-capped Himalayan ranges. From the Indo-Nepalese peoples (Newars and Tharus) to the Tibeto-Nepalese (Taniangs, Rais, Limbhus, Gurungs, Sherpas), people struggle with the varied complexities and hardships of so-called, simple, primitive lives in medieval villages. In contrast, the town where I live canappeara veritable cosmopolitan metropolis. But such judgements
Basic outdoor anti-natal care for expectant mothers in a Nepalese village
Thermometer watching is an obsession. It can climb to 120F, but apart from the quantities of water needed to be consumed, the rise is academic It's at 94 when I begin to feel I'm cooking on a hob in hell. Climate is just one thing I've had to adjust to since moving to this area known as The Terni in southern Nepal. Once a malaria-infested jungle which proved too hazardous for man, it was home for tigers, elephants and other wildlife as popularised in Kipling's Jungle Book. Nowadays, the jungle has been cleared, malaria is controlled, the majority of wild animals have died out and these fertile plains, although comprising only 17% of the total area of the country, contains over 50% of the population. The subsequent rapid industrialisation has resulted in burgeoning population, urban poverty and all the social and health hazards that go hand in hand with such 'development'. So it was, to this setting I arrived two years ago. How unlike the mystical and fabled shangri-la for which this Hindu Kingdom is more commonly known. For just within 240kms north from here lies a dramatically diverse geography. From the magnificence of the terraced sloped in the cool middle hills, to the
the Raj' kind of English that is taught here. When, for example, was the last time you took 'tiffin'? In the hospital situation, the use of this antiquated style makes for painful, protracted communication. Should the doctor - a most venerable person, invariably male - need to be contacted about a patient's deteriorating condition, the absence of telephones make a hand-written note, sent via a runner, essential. One such message may read 'Dear Most Honourable Doctor. Please come this minute to bed 9. Patient is at gasping stage". When I first came across this, together with an entire department stocked with one thermometer, one suction machine that didn't suck, a coronary care unit with only a drip stand, a hospital with no incinerator and an intermittent electricity supply,I found the whole experience an assault to my every sense. My exasperation and frustration were looked upon by my Nepali colleagues with quizzical amusement. Their approach (their survival, I have since learnt) is to greet such situations with a shrug of the shoulders, a 'ke garre'- 'whattodo?'andtocarryon regardless. Two years down the line, I look at things differently. Yes, death rates are higher, complications severe. Yes, standards are different, conditions poor, treatments few and basic, but still the success stories are possible. 'Limited resources' - two words I heard a great deal of in connection with the NationalHealth Service have taken on a different meaning for me here.
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