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A magnificent effort by members of the Link 45+ Club raised just under £800 for the Tragedy Fund in an all day collection at the West Swindon Centre on 10th September.

Eight members of the Club, with help from two volunteers who came forward from the call for help in last months Link magazine, worked in shifts throughout the day.

Club Chairperson John Price said it had been a long, tiring day. "It was hard for those who are quite mature in years, but we are very pleased by the support given to the Fund from shoppers at the Centre".

WHERE IS IT ALL GOING TO STOP? Residents of West Swindon are invited to a talk, illustrated by slides, about how Swindon's Western Expansion has come about and where and when it will finish.

West Swindon's GWR Majorettes spent the morning of Saturday 12th September making a whistle stop tour of Swindon in very wet and windy weather collecting for the Hunderford Tragedy Fund.

Travelling to four different places in a coach paid for by Associated Management Services, the majorettes marched, drummed and twirled for a total of one hour and raised £300. The coach was made available at cost price

by Thamesdown Transport Ltd. Although the troupe were soaked through at one venue, they were very pleased by the contribution they could make to the Tragedy Fund.

WIN CAR Hungerford Round Table are raffling a car in aid of the Hungerford Tragedy Fund.

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4 p.m. —8 p.m.

R to L: John Price, Norman and Freda Bowles and Julie Green.

No. 67 October 1987

West Swindon Centre

Monday 19th October 8.00 p.m.

Arts Suite Theatre, Link Centre West Swindon seems to go on and on, though people living in the settled parts of Toothill and Freshbrook may not be fully aware that house building is proceeding faster than ever around Shaw and Roughmoor to the north. After twelve years of building, there are still another five years to go!

The presentation by Martin Trewhella, Planning Officer from Thamesdown Borough Council and Roger Ogle, Community Development Officer, using projected slides, will Five urban villages home for forty illustrate how this new com- thousand people by 1993. munity has come into being.

EXHIBITION An exhibition of plans & photographs showing West Swindon's development will be on show in the foyer of the Arts Suite, Link Centre from Monday 12th October - Friday 23rd October.

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A bold offer was made by Gateway Foodmarkets at a public Published by West meeting held at Link Centre Arts Swindon Publications. Studio on 7th September. "We 13, Castle Dore, will pay for a Pelican Crossing at Fresh brook, Swindon. Corton Crescent if Wiltshire County Council agree to site one Tel: (0793) 872282. there."

Publisher/Editor: The commitment by Gateway Director Takis Petrides was Roger Ogle. welcomed by the 60 people in Advertising Sales: attendance. Local councillors Midwinter and Stoddart, who Jackie Pearce. have been pressing the County Tel: 771534 Council to reduce the dangers on Typesetting: the road to the rear of the superstore, were also pleased by TS Typesetting. the offer.

Tel: (0793) 618505 However a Wiltshire County Artwork & Design Council spokesman said that ARC Design. although the offer had been Tel: (0793) 852787 made, a crossing could only be Printed by Western Webb, provided if the level of pedestrian Bristol. and vehicle usage of Corton Published on the Wednesday Crescent met Government guideclosest to the first of the lines. A report would be put to month. Copy date: 12th of the the November meeting of the Highways Committee. preceding month.

"The Link was first published in December 1978 as a magazine aimed exclusively at the West Swindon community. It is completely independent of the Link Centre and, in fact, won the competition to name the leisure centre in 1984."

CONTENTS Front Piece 3 Toothill 4 Freshbrook 5 6 Westlea 7 Shaw Recreation 8 Day in the Life 10 Education Matters 11 For Women 12 Arts Scene 14 At your Library 15 Enterprise 16 17-20 News & Views The Church 21 Home and Garden 22 Reference Page 23

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BIG CHANGES With the help of projected slides.

Architect Brian Hepworth, representing Gateway, described the changes proposed for the West Swindon Centre as outlined in the September edition of The Link.

These include: * a roof over the rear delivery yard which will be increased in size to provide more hygenic unloading conditions. A lorry waiting area next to the entrance of the yard will be surrounded by a wall built of acoustic blocks to reduce noise drifting to nearby Westlea houses; * replacing the garden centre with 83 space car park; * building a new entrance (near Coopers) some 50 foot out from the present doors, in an effort to reduce the present wind tunnel effect;

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* placing a canopy over the north entrance to the electrical shop; * making more disabled parking spaces available at both entrances; * re-furbishing the Mall area and installing new kiosks; * completely re-building and reequipping the superstore in Gateway colours and increasing the sales area by 7,000 square feet; * re-equipping and re-styling the restaurant in the Gateway 'Red Balloon' style.

Mr. Petrides also said he would look at making more check-outs wide enough for wheelchairs and double buggies. He was also seeing whether a larger lift could be installed or better access to the restaurant be provided.

GROUND FLOOR TOILETS Several people complained at the lack of decent ground floor toilets and he said he would ask his architects to consider the possibility of providing them.

The work of changing the West Swindon Centre will take between 15 and 18 months to complete and a start is proposed for November, if planning permission is granted.

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AT DUNWICH DRIVE PLAYGROUP The Mayor and Mayoress of Thamesdown opened an afternoon of fun & games on 19th September at Toothill Community Centre where Dunwich Drive Playgroup were raising funds for toys, books and equipment.

Places are available at Dunwich Drive Playgroup now. Please visit Toothill Community Centre any Pictured here with Council/or Peter and Mrs. Sue Owen are Debbie morning and speak to playgroup Pile, chair of the playgroup (left). Cilia Nottage, who spent the after- supervisor Janet Freeguard.

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Those who have noticed that very little has happened to the telephone box at the corner of Stokesay and Idovers Drive, Toothill, would agree with the criticism being heaped on British Telecom by the media, BT shareholders and people in general.

The Link published a photograph of the box in the same condition last December. Then it had been out of action for six months.

However, BT hope that a new box will be ready by early October.

Mr. Rob Hutchinson, for BT Pay 'Phones Service in Gloucester, said a new style telephone box will be re-sited in a more public place, but some cable laying has still to be done.

Mike Weston

There is an easy way of getting advice and help if you live in a house rented from Thamesdown Council. Every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 5p.m., Housing Assistant Mike Weston is available in Toothill Community Centre to discuss problems and give help.

Mike works in Toothill as part of the Housing Department's estate management and rent collection service. During the week he can be seen visiting tenants and providing assistance on the doorstep. The problems he has to turn his mind to are many and varied. One moment it might be explaining how rent levels are made up or it might be how to go about arranging a house transfer.

He'll also provide information about welfare benefits, arrange for repairs to be undertaken, sort out neightbour disputes or just have a friendly chat.

By providing a local advice point at Toothill Community Centre, tenants are saved the bother traipsing into town to get help. However Mike is not able to collect rent. Although this might be inconvenient for some people, Mike thinks it could be an advantage. "I spend all my time providing advice. People need a lot of time devoted to their problems; back at the office there are so many distractions.

Here they get all my attention."

Mike enjoys meeting tenants in the course of his duties. "I hope people see me as a friendly, but professional, advisor," he commented. "I think the majority of tenants see me in this way."

TOOTH ILL WOM ENS HEALTH GROUP PRESENTS A SERIES OF TALKS ON BRINGING UP CHILDREN at Toothill Community Church at 1.45 p.m.

Child care and refreshments - all for 30p 12th October SCHOOL RECEPTION CLASS Mrs. Summers from Toothill School will talk about a childs first reception class.

19th October PLAY AND TOYS FOR UNDER 3's Ann Farrar from Pre-School Playgroup Association will talk about appropriate toys for under 3's.

2nd November ORIFLAME MAKE-UP PARTY An Oriflame rep. will demonstrate their products and talk about natural health and beauty products. Itwill be possibleto buy products if you wish.

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NEW SCHOOL SETTLES DOWN The staff at Freshbrook's Windmill Hill primary school were exhausted even before term started, but the excitement of setting up a brand new school and preparing for the first children helped them through it.

Headteacher David Messenger explained. "This school has been planned and built in a year, so we were always on a tight schedule.

Three weeks of rain in June set us back and there was no way the builders could catch up."

The school was handed over at the end of August, giving staff one day to unpack furniture and get classrooms ready. The opening had to be delayed for one week. "All the staff put in extraordinary hours", said Mr. Messenger. "There has been tremendous commitment to getting the school ready for the first children."

Two local personalities made a trip to London recently to a ,garden party at Buckingham Palace. The name of one counFRESHBROOK VILLAGE CENTRE cillor is drawn from a hat to accompany the Mayor and TELEPHONE: 870226 Mayoress of Thamesdown who Opening Times: are invited to one of several Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm; 215pm —7 pm enormous gatherings. Bob Pixton Saturday 9am - 1 p had the good fortune to be chosen to make the visit with Pam, his wife, who is Thamesdown's new arrivals officer.

So in their top hat and tails, and best frock, Pam and Bob motored to the capital with Peter and Sue Own in the Mayoral limousine to join 8,000 others from all over the world.

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PLAY AREAS OPENED

Two wonderful play .areas on Westlea's northern edge were opened on 19th September by the Mayor and Mayoress of Thamesdown who attended a fete organised by Upper Shaw STARTERS Playgroup and Toddler Group.

The group of people new to West Swindon have arranged a tour of the area ending up The specially enclosed underin a country pub for 4th October. Ring fives play area attached to the Martha Parry on 871212 ext. 234 for details Upper Shaw Farm Community flhllllllIlIllllIlIIllIlIIlIlIlIlIIlIlllllIlllllllIllIIlIl Centre provides a secure place for pre-school children to develop their imaginations. An enormous sand pit set in a rubber safety surface is complemented by a Link Centre Taking shelter from the rain. Cur, and Mrs. Owen share the log cabin brightly painted slide, musical Saturday 14th October chime bars, a water tray, a with Upper Shaw Farm under-5's.

10.00 am. —2.00 p.m. working village pump and a log Hanging about on i/ti' (1(111!! har. play house.

A few yards away in the Eastleaze Fields play area on Shaw Ridge, older children are provided with adventurous equipment such as a commando bridge. bouncing playforms and giant maypole.

There is also equipment for adults, like press-up and sit-up rails and parallel bars.

Both play areas have been in heavy use since mid-summer with Shaw Ridge Toddler Group opening the farmhouse every "You get the bargains, community afternoon in August and Septemgroups get the benefit" ber for under-fives.

A useful booklet of information about the area is available from Pam Pixton, the Arrivals Officer, who can be contacted on 695317 (Don't be put off by the answering machine)

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SHAW Test Track Turned Down The concerns of Shaw residents about a vehicle testing track near their homes has been justified and supported by a Government Inspector.

People living in the Meares Drive, Plattes Close area of Old Shaw were disturbed to hear of an application by developers HLR Ltd. to build a Drivers Safety Centre on the Shaw tip, to the north of the Renault Centre.

There would have been a tarmac circuit and all terrain rough track.

The householders objected to the likely noise, dust and increased traffic created by the centre. Local councillors spoke against the proposal at Thamesdown Council's Planning Committee. The application was thrown out, but the developer appealed against the decision to the Minister for the Environment.

However the Minister, after considering an Inspector's findings, upheld the Planning Committee's decision stating that the track was "likely to detract from the reasonable amenities of nearby residents."

Local councillor Ricky Midwinter believes the decision to be a victory for Shaw residents. In the long term the site could be used for another West Swindon Secondary School, but it would have to wait until the tipped land had settled. In the meantime he will be pressing for the area to be landscaped into a leisure amenity.

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A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR SHAW Thamesdown Council is going to build a Community Centre at Shaw when funds are available. But such a building can only be a centre forthe community if people become involved in its design.

A consultation meeting will take place in Shaw Temporary Community Centre on Ramleaze Drive at 7.30 p.m. on Monday 12th October. Coffee from 7.15 p.m.

ALL RESIDENTS INVITED

Trevor Thomas at danger crossing.

A temporary foot-path which was ripped up in Shaw should have been re-instated as The Link is published.

The construction of a culvert under Cartwright Drive forced pedestrians to cross the busy roundabout on Roughmoor Way to reach Brookfield School and the main bus stop from Nine Elms.

Trevor Thomas of Lydiard Close, Nine Elms, was very concerned for the twenty young children who had to take a dangerous route to and from school.

"It's a great area for motorists, but not pedestrians. The loss of the foot-path for a month, just as the new school was starting, was very unsatisfactory", commented Trevor. It is proposed, in due course, to build a bridge across the Shaw stream to give direct access into the school grounds.

BROOKFIELD OPENS WITH FIRST 45 CHIDREN Shaw's primary school opened to the first 45 children at the beginning of September. Brookfield School is staffed by Headteacher Peter Woodcock and five teachers, plus support staff.

Although it has started with a few children, the school is expected to grow quickly to its planned capacity of 250 children.

Depending on birth rates and the provision of a school at Roughmoor to the north, more children may have to be accommodated.

After months of preparation Peter Woodcock is happy to be in operation. "It's very exciting to be open and have our first group of children".

SHAW CHURCH AUTUMN FAYRE Shaw Church, October 3rd, 2 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;4p.m.

Summer holidays over, the children are back in school. Before we know it we will have the central heating on. Pause a while in Autumn and come to our Fayre. We have lots of fun lined up - kitchen skittles, catch-aduck, name the doll, 'Where's Julia?' (we're all children at heart). See you there.

New School Start West Swindon's 9th primary school has been started at Middleleaze, Shaw. Provisionally known as Brook House School, after the adjacent derelict farmhouse, it is due to open in September 1988.

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RECREATION SUPPORT FOR WILDCATS

Thamesdown's Mayor and Mayoress recently visited the new 'Lifestyle' sessions being held at Link Centre.

The idea of 'Lifestyle' is to encourage people to improve their mind and body, it's not only about sporting events. As Link Centre's Activities Manager Rob Whitehouse explained, "Your lifestyle is the way you lead your life, reflecting your health, general state of fitness and well being. A balanced lifestye keeps your body in shape, your mind alert, and feeling in touch with others".

Link Centre offer a variety of courses during the daytime aimed at adults who want to keep fit and also try something different

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LOOKING FOR SPEED SKATERS Link Centre is currently looking for ice skaters who think they can earn the grand title of 'Champion Speed Skater'.

So if you can skate as fast as Ben Johnson, start pounding the ice, because competition trial heats will be running throughout the month of October.

Speed Skating involves nothing more than racing against the clock to find the fastest pair of skates!

Link Centre is also making it very easy to enter the competition. All you need to do is attend a regular disco session on any evening during the week and register your name with Rink Officials. You will then be entitled to race that night.

There will be four age groups with one male and one female winner in each group. The groups will compete as follows: (peewees) Uner 12's (Juveniles) Under 14's Under 16's (Juniors) Over 16's (Seniors) The Peewees can compete on any kids session during October (Tuesday. Friday and Saturday) and Juveniles can enter either at a disco session or kids session.

Each winners from the four groups will receive a trophy and also be asked to represent Link Centre in future Speed Skating competitions. The first competition being held at Link Centre in November is the National Skate Electric Competition.

If this sounds like you then Link Centre is awaiting your appearance! More details are available at Link Centre Ice Rink, but in the meantime sharpen up those skates and start practising today!

SWINDON WILDCATS SUPPORTERS CLUB I'm sure just over two years ago not many people had seen a game of Ice Hockey on the TV let along in the flesh. However, since the Wildcats have played their first season at the Link, the sport of Ice Hockey is now a standard talking point in the pubs and other meeting places in West Swindon. The fast and skillful game has not only attracted large numbers to each home game, but has found people wishing to start a Supporters Club and really get involved with whats going on.

The Wildcats Supporters Club was first started midway through last season when a group of about fifteen people first met to organise a proper club. The aims at this time were to simply organise a few away trips and have some scarfs, jackets and other souvenirs made. The Supporters Club quickly grew though and now with close to a 100 members it is getting involved in all aspects of the game. We still provide a wide range of activities and souvenirs for the Wildcat fans, but are now helping the other two teams who also play at the Link, the Cougars and Pumas.

A number of social activities are planned for this year to let the supporters meet the players and officials of the team, as well as the standard meeting in the Link bar each Saturday after a game. If anyone is interested in joining the Supporters Club or just finding out more about the exciting game of Ice Hockey then any of the Supporters Club committee would be glad to help.

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DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY My name is Paul Martin. I am 18 years of age and have lived in West Swindon for a year.

I get up and have breakfast and watch Music Box on Cable TV for a while. I then have dinner and go to the Link Centre to play pool and win all my games! I go to the pub, have a drink and then go home to sleep for an hour. When I wake up I have something to eat and go to the Link or The Harvester. I play football early evening and later on it's into the pub or the Link.

I have had a few jobs, but not at the moment because my brother is down from London.

I used to live up there and where I used to live there are no superb sports and leisure facilities like Swindon. West Swindon has everything, espcially the Link Centre. With a Gold Card you can enjoy the luxury of all sports.

Like Phil, I enjoy most football and participate as much as I can.

I also enjoy putting forward my views and discussing matters that may be brought up, like him.

A few times at the Link Centre, there have been fights after skating and I have to admit, I like

to lay the boot in. I think if a lot of people were in the situations we (the Like Posse) have been in, then they would understand why we like it.

Most evenings I go to the pub and have a drink. On weekends I go to the Brunel Rooms and have a great laugh. I like dancing with a few of the boys (only so we can pull the birds).

I go and watch the Town play football and I feel that many people should go and support their own team; after all they deserve it. Being promoted was an outstanding achievement, but being promoted twice in consecutive seasons is just great and is a boast and a credit to Swindon Town.

I am hoping in the very near future that I will get a good job and settle down a bit. I know then everything I do will be a tight schedule, but I'll try my best and hope things work out, as do many young people in the area.

On a serious note though, I think any day I have I try and make the best of it. After all I enjoy what I do in any one day, that to me is good enough.

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My name is Phil Yusuf. I am 19 years old and have recently moved to West Swindon from Pinehurst. I spent a lot of my time here before moving, so I already had made contacts with other youngsters through the Link Centre.

I am very interested in all sports, especially football, and make full use of my Gold Card in the sports centres.

I have strong political views and strong feelings about young people and housing, apartheid and nuclear war. I join rallies when I can and like to make my views heard.

My weekends I spend going to all Swindon Town games, both home and away, both to support them and to fight if the opportunity arises. Well, you can't turn a fight down, can you?

Shopping has to be done and if I am home in time, I go to the Brunel Rooms on a Saturday evening.

On Sunday, I cycle to Pinehurst for dinner with my Mum. After dinner I come home, get my football and go over to the Link to look for people to play. Then I return to my flat for tea. Back to the Link in the evening and maybe a drink in the pub with my mates.

Week-days seem little different. There doesn't seem a lot of point in looking for jobs, the pay is generally too low for what they want. I do take advantage of any odd job that comes my way, most

people do don't they?

I'm always in bed by eleven except Fridays and Saturdays, and always seem to get up early, around eightish. The first thing I do is turn my music on but not too loud now as I have had complaints. I then get up, have a bath, get dressed and have breakfast. I always make sure by 'big' shop of food lasts me so I don't run out. I watch TV for a while then collect my washing and take it to my Mums. I have a cup of tea there and then come back to the Link.

The Link is somewhere to go and meet friend; it's the only social gathering place apart from the pubs. I play pool, use the health suite and help organise football for the newly formed Link team.

Some of the staff are alright, but they don't really like us 'Male Lot', but there again I know we aren't exactly lovable at times. I feel both sides have to work on that one.

Most days are like this, with the odd interruption to 'sign on'.

I would like to be a professional actor later on and maybe in the distant future get married, after living together first, and definitely have kids.

I just don't know. I find it difficult to think ahead. All I know is I'm going places. I don't know where or when but I am going.

(Probably prison says my youth worker).

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EDUCATION MATTERS IT'S NOT TOO LATE!

There are still some vacancies in the following classes to join a local Adult Education Class. The cost (with the Greendown Community Association supplement) is generally 85p per hour or less. A Creche is available for all daytime courses marked , Further details, or to enrol, please contact the Adult & Community Tutor At Greendown Community School. All courses at Greendown unless otherwise stated.

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AROMATHERAPY (Feb. course only) 7.30-9.00 ARTISTIC NEEDLEWORK 7.00-9.00 BASIC EDUCATION 7.00-9.00 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Link Centre, 9.30-11 .30* FLOWER ARRANGING 7.30-9.00 GERMAN II 7.00-9.00 KEEP-FIT WITH AEROBICS Freshbrook School. 7.30-9.00 MATHEMATICS GCSE 1.00-3.00* MATHS - RSA 1.00-3.00* PLAYGROUP - MODULE! 7.00-9.00 BUILDING ON YOUR HOME 7.00-9.00 MACHINE KNITTING 1.00-3.00* MACHINE KNITTING 7.00-9.00 A TASTE FOR POTTERY 7.00-9.00 PROBLEM SOLVING 7.00-9.00 PROGRAMMES FOR LOCAL RADIO 6.30-8.30 BASIC SELLING SKILLS 7.00-9.00 SHORTHAND 7.00-9.00 SPANISH II 7.00-9.00 TUESDAY

Wednesday LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE 1.00-3.00* LEARN CHESS 7.00-9.00 COPING WITH STRESS 7.00-8.00 CRAFTS AFTERNOONS 1.00-3.00* DRESSMAKING 7.15-9.15 COMMUNICATION (a counselling approach) 7.00-9.00 ENGLISH - GCSE 7.00-9.00 ENGLISH - Return to Learn 7.00-9.00 FROM AUSTEN TO LAWRENCE 7.00-9.00 FINANCE. VAT & PAYE 7.00-9.00 FRENCH II 7.00-9.00 START GERMAN 7.00-9.00 HOUSE CONVEYANCING 7.00-9.00 LACE MAKING 1.00-3.00* LACE MAKING 7.00-9.00 LOOK AFTER YOURSELF 7.00-9.00 MICROWAVE - Cooking for Easter 9.30_1I.30* OUR WEST SWINDON COMMUNITY 7.00-9.00 SELF DEFENCE FOR WOMEN 7.00-9.00 SCULPTURE (clay & plaster) 7.00-9.00 SHORTHAND 9.30_I1.30* SINGING FOR FUN 7.00-9.00 STAINED GLASS 7.00-9.00 WEIGHT TRAINING 6.30-7.30 WOODWORKING 7.00-9.00 WORDPROCESSING (Jan. course only) 7.00-9.00 YOGA I. 15-2.45* YOGA Toothill School, 7.30-9.00

ALL ABOUT DIETS 1.00-3.00* PAINTING AND DRAWING 7.00-9.00 BEAUTY CARE AND MAKE-UP 7.00-9.00 CARING FOR ELDERLY RELATIVES JEWELLERY MAKING 7.00-9.00 MAKING BEAD JEWELLERY 7.00-9.00 DRESSMAKING & NEEDLE SKILLS 1.00- 1.30* START FRENCH 7.00-9.00 START GERMAN 1.00-3.00* INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY THURSDAY 7.00-9.00 LOCAL HISTORY BEAUTY AND MAKE UP 1.00-3.00* 7.00-9.00 LOOK AFTER YOURSELF BEFORE YOU PUY A PONY 7.00-9.00 1.00-3.00* GLASS ENGRAVING DOUBLE GLAZE OR INSULATE? Cheney Manor Estate, 7.00-9.00 7.00-9.00 BOOK-KEEPING IN BUSINESS HUMAN BIOLOGY - GCSE 7.00-9.00 7.00-9.00 BUYING AND SELLING A HOUSE MATHEMATICS - RSA 7.30-9.30 7.00-9.00 MICROWAVE COURSES GROWING ORCHIDS 7.00-9.00 7.00-8.30 DRAMA -EVERYONE CAN ACT SPANISH I 7.30-9.30 7.00-9.00 DRESSMAKING YOGA Westlea School, 7.30-9.00 1.00-3.00* ENGLISH - GCSE WEDNESDAY 1.00-3.00* ALL ABOUT DIETS ENGLISH - RETURN TO LEARN 7.00-9.00 1.00-3.00* BOOK-KEEPING - RSA I FIRST AID 1.00-3.00* 7.00-9.00 BASIC EDUCATION FLOWER ARRANGING I. 15-2.45* 9.30-11.30*

Thursday FRENCH FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS 1.00-3.00* TREES & SHRUBS 7.00-9.00 A NEW GARDEN 7.00-9.00 AN ALL YEAR GARDEN 7.00-9.00 ROSES AND ROSE GARDENS 7.00-9.00 GREENHOUSES AND HANGING BASKETS Moredon Nurseries, 6.30-8.30 LADIES KEEP-FIT WITH AEROBICS Westlea School. 7.30-9.00 NEEDLE AND THREADS 7.00-9.00 PATCHWORK QUILTING AND APPLIQUE 1.00-3.00* START MUSIC 7.30-9.30 WRITING FOR PRINT 7.00-9.00 YOGA 10.30- 12.00 FRIDAY

PLAY BRIDGE 7.00-9.00 SATURDAY & WEEKEND COURSES Most of the courses listed below (shown in chronological order) are held at Greendown Community School and run from 10.00-4.00 on one or more days. The one-day fee is £5.50. Full details on enquiry.

KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE PAINTING IN OILS CRAFT WORKSHOP PRACTICE THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF WEST SWINDON PAINTING IN WATERCOLOURS DECORATE YOUR CHRISTMAS DISCOVERING DINOSAURS KILVERT'S DIARIES RELAXATION AND STRESS CONTROL PAINTING PORTRAITS SEAMANSHIP AND SAFETY FOR THE YACHTSMAN PAINTING FIGURES PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS WORDPROCESSING (Feb. course only) PAINTING IN PASTELS NAVIGATION FOR BEGINNERS MAKING HESSIAN FIGURES BRUSH UP YOUR NAVIGATION PLANNING AND LAYING A PATIO GARDEN PATHS AND WALLS PAINTING WILDLIFE THE RAILWAY VILLAGE PAINTING WILD FLOWERS THE WILTS & BERKS CANAL PAINTING LANDSCAPES

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For Youth Activities: Carl Bowen, Youth and Community Worker.

Telephone: 874224.

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AT GREENDOWN Monday Playgroup (no vacancies at present) 9.00-12.00, Mrs. Brimble 871561 Junior Gym Club 5.30-7.15, Mrs. Tay1or870531 St. John's Ambulance 7.00-9.00, Miss K. Bush 9284329 Jujitsu 8.30-10.00, Quentin Ball 770702

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Playgroup 9.00-12.00 Playmates 1.30-3.30, Liz Mann, 872081 Multi-Gym 5.30-10.00. Steve O'Sullivan 874224 Badminton Junior* 5.15-7.15, Barbara Smith 871651 Badminton Senior 7.30-10.30, Barbara Smith Moves Fitness 7.00-8.30, Liz Donovan 870902 Karate* 7.30-9.30, Seb Abbatiello 872700

Wednesday Playmates 9.30-11.30, Liz Mann West Swindon Football* 5.30-10.00, Steve O'Sullivan Multi-Gym 5.30-10.00, Steve O'Sullivan Woodcraft Folk* 6.30-8.30, Phillip Lewis 487706 Moves Fitness 7.00-8.30, Liz Donovan Air Training Corps 8.00-9.30, Flt. Lt. Trotman 740934

Thursday

Playgroup 9.00-12.00 Multi-Gym 5.30-10.00, Steve O'Sullivan Drama Club Juniors* 6.30-8.30, Jules Dowling 874224 Jujitsu Junior* 5.30-7.30, Quentin Ball 770702 Jujitsu Seniors 7.30-9.30, Quentin Ball

Friday Playgroup 9.00-12.00 Multi-Gym 5.30-10.00, Steve O'Sullivan Badminton 7.30-10.30, Mr. Dutton 618247 Computer Club* 7.30-10.00, Rod Kensett 871413

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Football Juniors* 10.00-12.00, Steve O'Sullivan Football Seniors (and Sundays) 2.00-5.00, Steve O'Sullivan Star Riders* 9.00-1.00, Mrs. S. Culley 643508 Hockey and Rugby As required, Steve O'Sullivan Many of these activities (marked *) either have opportunities for the youth of our area or are specifically for them.

Most others are arranged for and by members of the Community Association, all cost very little. They are only limited by the numbers they can take when using specis1isid equipment or areas. Additionally, opportunities exist for using school workshops, computer systems, video and sound/ radio facilities as well as rooms and equipment.

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FOR WOMEN TIME-OFF FOR WOMEN 16th —31st October Link

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by Christine Ellis This fortnight could be momentous! A glance at the diary of events available very soon will show the many opportunities to see and do something fresh, varied and stimulating. I hope all West Swindon women will take some 'Time Off during the two weeks to come and view the displays, join in workshops, take in a live theatre performance, discuss their work or leisure and come to the grand Hallowe'en Fancy Dress Party which concludes the fortnight.

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During the 'Time off for Women' fortnight, Link Arts Studios will present three drama performances, each of which examines specific issues relating to Women.

On Friday 16th October at 7.30 p.m., the Women's Theatre Group presents 'Lear's Daughters'. This play explores the concept of women, power and criminality through the story of Lear's daughters before Shakespear's play begins. Tickets available now, price £3.00/2.00.

Charter Theatre Company present 'Up for Demolition' on Friday 23rd October at 7.30 p.m.

This disturbing, but funny piece concerns the 'ghosts' in the empty house and the message they have for the women re-decorating the property. The play examines many of the myths surrounding sexual violence against women.

Information TIME OFF will be packed throughout with information in the form of displays by local women's organisations and groups, with special days focussing on job opportunities and women's work, both paid and unpaid. So whether you are looking for information on careers or opportunities for work in the voluntary sector, here's the place to find it.

Look out for further details of Tickets £3.00/f2.00. all events at information points Finally, on Saturday 31st in both the Link and West October at 6.30 p.m., Red Stockings present 'Under the Swindon Centres.

Influence', a show aimed at 14Future 18 year olds, which looks at the Perhaps TIME OFF 1987 will be funny side of adolescence, packed the first of many? At least the full of handy hints, songs and next generation of young women jokes. The performance will be will be considering their lives and followed by a workshop for young futures at the Girl's Day on the women at 8.00 p.m. Tickets 31st October, so the future does f2 .501f .50. look promising. For the even younger generation don't forget, BREAST IS BEST if you have problems getting CAMPAIGN AND babysitters, there will be a free EXHIBITION creche provided for many West Swindon library is organisevents. ing this event in conjunction with Don't Forget the Men the 'Time off for Women' fortI sincerely hope as many men as possible will also visit the Link night. The exhibition will focus Centre during the fortnight with attention on the female breast the express purpose of looking, from four different angles. learning and thinking about the 1. Health and general care. women in their lives today. 2. Breast feeding.

'TIME OFF' will celebrate all 3. Social attitudes and human conditioning. the work behind the scenes and 4.

The female form in the history oftenunpaid, done by women of art. over the centuries in areas of The Library will be providing childcare, traditional crafts, homemaking. caring all the information from the County hours and hours of TIME spent Library and Museum Service, ON duty, over and above the call Triumph International Ltd, National of duty. We are living through a Childbirth Trust, Well Women time of great change in women's Centre (Swindon), The Masteclives and here is a chance for men tomy Association and the Associto see how women see their lives ation of Breastfeeding Mothers.

The exhibition runs from October today.

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TIME OFF will have come from and been organised by women. If you prepared to come and disyou are not already involved and cuss your job with girls and other would like to be, then there's still women? Anybody with any help time; could you help run a coffee to offer, practical or financial, morning, demonstrate a tradi- contact Martha Parry at the Link tional craft, or have you some Centre Community Suite 871212 handiwork to display? Or are ext. 234.

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WHAT'S ON IN OCTOBER The Film Society is showing three films this month:

WEST SWINDON'S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

'The Harder They Come' (X)

on Thursday 1 October was the first film to achieve wide release, and quickly became a cult movie.

Jimmy Cliff plays Ivan, a country

by Chris Humphrey boy who comes to Kingston to As readers of 'The Link' are become a pop star but is forced aware, Julie has been working into crime. here in West Swindon since 'The Blues Brothers' (AA) on Julie in her workshop.

January this year. Her residency Thursday, 15 October is a classic has been funded by sources outcomedy starring Dan Akroyd A PLAY ABOUT & BY cult side of the Borough Council. and John Belushi.

Julie is holding an 'open WEST SWINDON Thamesdown has provided studio evening' at her studio on Dunwich 'Manhattan' (AA) on Thursday space and administrative support Drive, Toothill on Tuesday 27th 29 October is a Woody Allen FREE DRAMA for her work. film comedy looking at the relaOctober, 6.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.

Considerable efforts have been Come and talk to her about her tions and stresses of modem life.

WORKSHOPS made to inform people in West work over a cup of coffee. We This 'cinemascope' version on FOR ALL Swindon of the development of look forward to meeting you. the big screen offers a rare chance the residency and plans for the West Swindon Community to fully appreciate the beauty sculpture. An exhibition of Julie's Theatre Project is a new group and achievement of this film. work and a well attended public of the Borough Council. They recently formed to produce a All films are shown in the Link opening was held in March. An drew up proposals for the site as community play in and about Arts Theatre and commence at 'open evening' to discuss the a whole to include a childrens West Swindon. To prepare local 7.30 p.m. Membership is £1.00 sculpture was held at Upper Shaw play area, public footpath, street budding actors Catherine Halder, and admission is £1 .00/75p.

Community Centre and every lighting, landscaping, planting Community Drama Director from house in Shaw received an invita- and general site improvement. the Wyvern Theatre will be Items for Children tion to that evening. An 'open The sculpture is going in first running Drama Workshops at The Children's Film Club is day' was held at Julie's studio in because it will be available first. Link Arts Studios beginning showing 'Hercules' (U) on SaturToothill last month where she is This has happened because of Wednesday 7th October. The day 3 October and 'Herbie Rides readily available to discuss her our commitment to placing the Workshops will run from 7.30 - Again' (U) on Saturday 24. Both work and invite comment on her artist in the community to respond 9.00 p.m. every Wednesday and films start at 2.30 p.m., memberplans. Regular updates on the and develop initiatives from the will be free. So come along and ship of the Club is 25p and entrance 50p. residency have appeared in 'The local people. The sculpture itself have some fun. will enliven and provide a focus Link'.

For further details contact Music The Shaw sculpture has been within the improved open space. Chris Humphrey at Link Arts on Swindon Jazz Front present designed by Julie, it's siting has The major intention of these 871212 ext. 227.

Barbara Thompson's 'Parapherbeen publically discussed and improvements is to make the site nalia' on Friday 2nd October at prepared in conjunction with the safer for children to play in and 8.00 p.m. (tickets £5.00Ik.4.00) Landscape Architects Division people to enjoy.

Thursday 6pm —8pm and 'First House' on Friday 30 October at 8.00 p.m. (tickets Drama Studio, MUSIC TUITION £3.00/Q.00/1.00).

Greendown School Frances Issitt, ALCM; Kenny Johnson, Northwind and Paul Issitt FRCO, ARCM. Bryan Chalker are just some of All 13-19yearolds Tuition on Flute, Clarinet, Saxaphone, the stars of a Country Music welcome Keyboards, Piano, Organ.

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AT THE LINK On Sunday 4th October Swindon Choral Society and St. Michaels Children's Choir from Salzgitter (our twin Pottery Course town in W. Germany) join forces for a performance of Brahms' This six week course begins on Requiem. The concert begins at Saturday 3 October from 10.30 8.00 p.m. in the Link Centre a.m. - 12.30 p.m. for six conSports Hall, tickets available secutive Saturday mornings at from the Link price £4.50 and Link Arts. Under expert tuition £3.50 (concessions: 50p reduc- children can learn and enjoy tion). using clay in the Craft Studio.

This is the latest concert in the Cost for the six sessions is £8.00 Link Sport Hall and follows the which includes materials. Places extremely successful day with the are limited to 15 so book early.

London Mozart Players and local Contact Link Arts Studios on young musicians back in June.

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AT YOUR LIBRARY vvvvvvvv

You can borrow eight books now.

YOU'VE GOT TO FACE IT SOMETIME WHY NOT NOW?

A regular column by Linda Black, Librarian at West Swindon.

The good news is (for those of you who have not already discovered it!) that all our customers are now entitled to borrow 8 items on their library cards. By way of clarification, this means everyone registered with Wiltshire Library & Museum Service, is allowed to borrow books, cassettes and gramophone records (the latter from Swindon Divisional Library) in any combination up to a maximum of 8 items from the service as a whole.

Your computer card may be used at any computerised library in the County, but please remember items must be returned to the library from which you boirowed them.

Of course every silver cloud has a grey lining and a word of caution 8 items returned late will incur twice as many fines as 4 items, so it is even more important now, that you ring the library (871444) to renew everything you have borrowed if you cannot get items back on time.

Don't forget also, if you come to the library only to find us closed, you may post your books through our letterbox located by the main entrance door to the Link Centre.

Events for October in the library include an exhibition entitled 'The Old Gods' from October 14th until November 11th. This magnificent display of art work produced by local artists Steven Luce and Vieve Forward is quite unlike anything we have had here before. Working predominantly in oils, the artists have created a magical world based on the mysticism generated by symbols and buildings of ancient religions very eye catching and well worth a visit!

From October 16th, the library will be involved with the Link's 'Time Off For Women' fortnight.

Our contribution will be the 'Breast is Best' campaign. Do take this opportunity to come along to learn more about breast feeding and general breast care.

We are hoping to have a visit from breast feeding councillors, and a representative from Triumph International will be available to advise women about foundation wear.

Books for this month include a new medical thriller from Robin Cook (author of 'Brian' and 'Coma') entitled 'Outbreak', it weaves a suspenseful plot where a particularly virulent disease gets out of control threatening -

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Shirley Conran's new book 'Savages' has shot into the best sellers. It tells the story of how 5 previously pampered women survive on a tropical island when a yacht they are travelling on breaks down not exactly Lucy Irvine's 'Castaway', but sure to be extremely popular.

Campbell Black, writing as Campbell Armstrong has a tantalising new thriller out called 'Jig' Jig is a secret assasin fast becoming a legend as he always makes the perfect kill. If you enjoyed 'Day of the Jackal' you should enjoy this.

Clair Rayner's book 'Jubilee' is the first of the forthcoming Poppy Chronicles. Polly the heroine, born 1895 is destined for a long and eventful life as the chronicles unfold gentle, romantic escapism.

Relatively new American writer Harold Livingston has written 'Ride A Tiger' the rich gangland saga of a Jewish Godfather, loyal to his friends, ruthless to his enemies the only Jew to rise to the highest councils of the Mafia.

Three other titles worth keeping you eyes open for are Alexandra Jones saga 'Mandalay', John Cleary's thriller 'Dragon at the Party' and Robert Moss 'Carnival of Spies'.

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Working independently HJK (Helen) and Omega (Diane) can

pro% ide a high quality and quick wordprocessing, copy and audio typing service. For work that needs to look special or unusual, they can also produce letters or leaflet on a laser printer.

Businesses who want all their invoices sent out without fuss can also be helped by HJK and Omega. Apart from dealing with invoices they will provide printouts of sales, aged debtors lists and analysis of product sales.

HJK AND OMEGA SECRETARIAL SERVICES Wordprocessing, Copy/Audio Typing, Laser Printing, Photocopying, Accounts Tel: HJK 872843/OMEGA 870414

How NatWest can help small businesses in your area.

Advice and information for small and growing businesses and those intending to set up in business.

To be held on Wednesday 21st October 1987 at 6pm at the Westlea Campus, Swindon.

Norman, National Bill Westminster Bank PLC, 84 Commercial Road, Swindon Wiltshire SN1 5NU.

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Malcolm Keeping, Manager, Projects Section of National Westminster Bank's Small Business Sector, will be one of the speakers at a seminar at The Westlea Campus. Swindon on Wednesday 21 October 1987 for people running small businesses or thinking of starting up on their own.

Malcolm has specific responsibilities for editing the Bank's quarterly Small Business Digest which has a current circulation of 500.000 and covers a wide range of business topics in an easy to read format. He is also involved in developing the Bank's involvement with small businesses, and NatWest's support to this sector now approaches ÂŁ7 billion. The Bank's fixed rate Business Development Loan Scheme has proved particularly popular for expanding businesses and NatWest's lending under the Govern-

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ment's Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme has helped to create thousands of new jobs.

"NatWest recognises the contribution made to the local community by small businesses" said Malcolm Keeping "and I welcome the opportunity to talk to Swindon business people about how the Bank can help and how they can help themselves".

The seminar aims to show what information and advice is available to small businesses locally.

Other speakers will be Robert Hardy, General Manager, Swindon Enterprise Trust and Peter Maunder, Director, Quadrille Visual Communications Ltd. There will be an opportunity to talk to the speakers and to other NatWest representatives during the evening.

The seminar will start at 6.00 p.m. and a reservation can be made by returning the form at the bottom of the page.

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BABY CARE PLACES Finding a place to feed or change a baby in private when out and about can be difficult. No doubt the lack of places inhibits many parents who would like to get out of the home with their young children.

Two places are available at the West Swindon Centre for women who want to feed babies in a quiet and private environment.

The management at Carrefour have recently revealed that the nurses room can be used by parents and a sign has been put up at the entrance to the superstore announcing this. One of the staff on the information desk

will be pleased to help.

The other room is to be found in the Community Suite at Link Centre. It has been awarded the National Baby Care Symbol which recognises provision of facilities suitable for feeding and caring for a baby or toddler. The room is open during office hours and can also be used at other times by a request at Link reception.

Knowing that there are places to care for young children will be welcome information to many mothers. It's certainly better than changing nappies on the floor of the public toilets

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NEWS FROM THE OLIVER TOMKINS UNDER-FIVES CENTRE Firstly, where is the Centre. Although it opened seven months ago, large numbers of people still do not know where it is. So, below is a map to help locate it.

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POLYCELL DOUBLE GLAZING PLAYGROUP The Playgroup provides much needed pre-school play experience for up to 20 under-fives. It will be expanding into afternoon sessions in November, from 12.45 p.m. —2.45 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. For details of vacancies in the morning or afternoon sessions, contact Janice Gullon on 872953.

PARENT & TODDLERS This group meets on Tuesday 2p.m. 4 p.m. They are a friendly lot and new members with babies to under-threes will be made very welcome. However, if the group is to grow, some people have to help run it. Contact Janice with offers of help.

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FUND RAISING Like all voluntary organisations, the Under-Fives Centre is always fundraising. The next two events are: Car Boot Sale Saturday 10th Pitches £3.00 in advance.

October Link Centre Coach Park £4.00 on the day. Telephone Sue Bates on 485715 to book. Christmas Market Monday 19th October 8 p.m. in the Oliver Tompkins Under-Fives Centre. An opportunity to do Christmas shopping in a 'civilised manner'! Many unusual gift ideas for children and adults. Buy on the evening or order goods in time for Christmas. Tickets are 50p from the Centre on week-day mornings and include suitable refreshment!

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DAYTIME W.I. AT LINK CENTRE There are few activities during the day when a woman can leave her child in a creche.

The Link Womens Institute has been set up for women who want to meet others without children in tow. It meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Community Suite at Link Centre. A creche is available at a small charge. There are 29 members at present and more would be welcome.

A speaker is arranged for each meeting to provide added interest.

The Swindon Crime Prevention

Officer will be present at the next meeting on 6th October and at the November gathering, Shirley Mathias will speak about her life as a journalist with the Evening Advertiser.

The Link W.I. contact is Oonagh Lilley. She would be pleased to provide information about the group to prospective members. Her telephone number is 852795.

TEA DANCE Sunday 11th October 3pm - 6pm Community Suite, Link Centre Live Music; Refreshments

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£ 4.00 £ 3.00 £ 5.00 £ 4.00 £12.00 £ 9.50

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Sunday 25th October Wye Valley Autumn Colours Tour

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LIFE CAN RESTART AT 45 It is illegal to discrimate against people on grounds of sex, race or religion, but not age. In our goalorientated society where quick money and instant results are demanded, the knowledge, experience and skills of older people in the work force are increasingly being shoved aside.

Twenty-four per cent of all unemployed are over 45, 33% of long-term unemployed are skilled men over 45. According to the Employment Gazette "Their age makes employers view them as a poor re-training prospect because of the short pay-back period". In other words, workers over 45 are a poor investment.

The Third Age Project in Swindon was set up earlier this year to tackle the problems faced by the long-term unemployment of mature age. Although no promise of future employment can be given, the main function of the project is to find those who join it full or part-time employment, or find a new direction in voluntary work.

Participants join a group for an initial four week course. This is designed to teach positive thinking and a constructive approach to the many problems that beset the unemployed. They are taught to look at their strengths, weaknesses and skills.

Great stress is put on self-help and practical psychology aimed at re-building self confidence. It is not all talk though; practical advice is also given on writing job applications and interview techniques.

If participants have not found work after four weeks, they can progress on to a Work Experience placement with local companies to develop skills they already have or to learn new ones.

Throughout their involvement with Third Age, participants receive an allowance and expenses.

One of the very first people to take the Third Age Course is Rosemary Pool from Grange Park who is 59. Although her group were the guinea-pigs she feels it did her a lot of good.

"When you arrive you don't know what to expect and at first you might think it all a bit silly," said Rosemary. "They get you to play games and discuss how you feel about things. But you soon realise that you're learning things about yourself. It makes you think, you build trust in others and you find confidence in yourself.

Rosemary Poole "At the end of the course you are asked to speak to invited guests. I couldnt' have done that six weeks before."

Rosemary went on to work for Thamesdown Council's Action Sports team. She has always been keen on keeping fit and running exercise groups in Elderly Person's Dwellings is right up her street. "I don't think I was down in the dumps when I joined Third Age. In fact I was looking for voluntary work, but things have worked very well. Some might say I should be thinking about retiring, but I'm going to be active for as long as I can."

Third Age is based at 161 Victoria Road, Swindon, telephone 511137. the co-ordinator is June Simmonite who will be more than pleased to chat to people of mature years who believe they have more to give society.

Rosemary Poole has no hesitation in recommending the Third Age Project. "If somebody has been out of work and wants to get back into the right frame of mind. I would encourage them to contact Third Age.

A NEW RESIDENT IN WEST SWINDON? Then you may be looking for a doctor, dentist, optician or pharmacist. Lists of these are held at all main Post Offices and Libraries. You will also find those in West Swindon listed on the Reference Page of this magazine.

Even if you do not need to see a doctor immediately, it would be sensible to register with one as soon as possible. Why? Because transfer of your personal medical record from your previous family doctor will inevitably take several weeks, and it can be important for your new doctor to have these when you first consult him.

Don't delay - Act now Register with a local G.P. Addresses on page 23.

NEWS & VIEWS SCALES AID Slide Sponsors Wanted Under Fives Groups across West Swindon are being asked to join in with a grand fund-raising sponsored slide to equip Health Visitors with a set of portable, electronic scales.

By weighing babies more often, a check can be kept on their development, so that problems can be picked up earlier. By doing this the level of infant deaths can be kept down. However there are only three portable scales available to the nine Health Visitors working in West Swindon.

Debbie Griffiths, joint organiser with Shaw Parent & Toddlers which meets on Tuesday afternoons in the Chapel in Nine Elms Lane, is behind the campaign.

"Our group holds a fundraising event every three months and donates the proceeds to a good cause," said Debbie. "When I heard that Health Visitors have to use scales by rota, I thought we should help provide more.

Then somebody suggested we should ask other groups to be involved. Wouldn't it be good if every Health Visitor could weigh babies every time they visit a home? This could be a great community effort."

Parents can visit four clinics with their babies. At the clinics babies can be checked and weighed, problems can be talked over and advice and assurance given. Details of venues can be found on page 23. But it means parents have to make the effort to get there. Most do, but some do not, especially if the parent feels the clinic is too far away, or the weather is too bad. Some do not see the point of going at all.

Statistics for 1985 showed that the level of infant mortality in Swindon was higher than the national average. This was brought down in 1986 and Health Visitors are especially keen to prevent these tragedies by ensuring that parents and children are well. Monitoring infant weight is one way of keeping an eye on whether a baby is growing normally. If each Health Visitor had scales available at every home visit, it would be possible to do this.

The portable scales cost about ÂŁ200 each and Shaw Toddler Group is hoping local businesses will match the fundraising effort pound for pound. If any Under Fives Group or other community organisation want to join in with the sponsored slide, Julia Morris on 875968 can provide sponsor forms.

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GWR Majorettes need youngsters RECYCLE YOUR LOCAL who can play drums or who can BOTTLE BAN/( The Toothill Scouts troupe is learn.

TOOTH/it t'/tLAE A drum tutor is also needed going to close at the end of urgently.

CENTRE November unless three leaders IREAR CAR PAR/0 Ring Pam Pixton on 695317. are found to work with 20 youngsters.

They meet on Thursday at 7.15 p.m. but won't be unless help is forthcoming. Contact Group Lose it at a Slimming World Class.

Scout Leader Ron King on 33857 with offers.

Starting Tuesday 6th October, 7.30 p.m.

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LINK WITH THE PAST

LYDIARD 300 YEARS AGO

by Sidney Ball Back in the seventeenth century John Aubrey travelled on horseback around the villages of his native county, Wiltshire. He saw and recorded much of interest.

His writings have come down to us through the three centuries since his time, giving us many glimpses of life in those distant days.

John Aubrey visited the Lydiards, now the Swindon western expansion area. In his day this was dairy farming county, among the best in England. 'Fatt lands" John Aubrey called the fields of Lydiard, part of "the garden of Wiltshire".

Spending much time in Lydiard Tregoz church, Aubrey wrote that "for modern monuments it exceeds all the churches in this countrie". Most of the 'monuments' we see today were modern in Aubrey's time. He said that in the parish of Lydiard Tregoz there was a well which the local people called Antedocks-well "the water whereof they say was famous heretofore for working miracles and curing many diseases".

North Witshire in days gone by was noted for the excellence of its butter and cheese. This was made by the farmer's wives and their dairy maids. John Aubrey wrote "about Lydiard as good butter is made as any in England".

"But", he added "the cheese is not so good. About Lydiard, in hott weather, the best huswives cannot keep their cheese from heaving". If any ladies of Lydiard should be tempted to make cheese now, take advice from John Aubrey who wrote that "the art to keep cheese from heaving is to putt in cold water".

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20 FOR DOG OWNERS I wonder where the poop scoop is?

What—you couldn't care less?

Is that why you're so generous With your own pet dogs mess?

You don't want it in your garden?

Oh no, well why should you?

When the rest of us can benefit From the stench of it on my shoe.

You take your dogs out late at night So they can do their business Well they do sleep in the kitchen And it would make an awful mess And how much training does it take To get them to dolt to order?

"Look Rover, a busy path Oh and there's a tidy border!"

And just what do you feed them on To make the mess so big?

Atonne of bran, a field of wheat And half roasted pig?

And why should you have to clear it up?

Just leave it where it lands!

Until those dew soaked glistening coils Get caked on a small child's hands.

So you think I'm being unreasonable Well just ask yourself this question If I emptied my bowels on yourfront lawn Would you think it a good suggestion?

So come on all you dog owners The time has finally come To scrape it up, put it in a bag And take the damn stuff home!

by Chris (name and address submitted)

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BON FIRE NIGHT

by Debbie Griffiths

Hurry, hurry, only 63 shopping days to Christmas. The shop window displays of 'Back to School' have barely had time to collect dust before they are whipped away and replaced by a Christmas tree and an Aladin's Cave of presents and toys to tempt us.

It seems like only yesterday that we were bringing in New Year. The clocks are due to go back, or forward, I can never puzzle it out. The fireguard had only two months rest under the bed this year. After several false starts of summer, I had to muster up the will power to put it away.

But, whatever happened to Bon Fire Night? I remember as a child the colourful shop displays of first Halloween and then Fireworks. I loved window shopping for ideas to make witches masks and Guy Fawkes. They just don't bother any longer. I cringe when I see Father Christmas surrounded by his sack of toys, which get bigger every year.

Thank goodness my children are not old enough to pester me for toys yet. Then I'll definately have to get organised and open a Christmas savings account in January. The true meaning of Christmas is hidden by all the commercial trimmings.

For free quotes and high So, calling all window dressers. quality, guaranteed Please bring back witches, spiders, workmanship, ring ghosts and Guy Fawkes. The 813601 or 0836winter is very long. Let's have 242636 (Mobile) more than one thing to look •1 forward to.

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SHAW SHOPS OPEN THIS MONTH

Professional Styling at Home

The Village Inn, Shaw's pub takes shape.

West Swindon's third Village CenXre is nearing completion. It will provide an important focal point for the people moving into the rapidly growing Shaw community.

Shaw Village Centre will be provided by private developers under a ground lease and tight planning control of Thamesdown Borough Council. When complete it will provide a high quality environment with a consistent design throughout.

First to open later this month will be the JCR convenience store offering a wide range of goods from early in the morning to late in the evening. JCR have established a reputation for good, friendly service at the store they took over earlier this year at Freshbook. They will be sure to bring this to Shaw.

Hairdressers Next door to JCR will be G.K. Chemists, Cut 'n Dry and Pizzarama. Cut 'n Dry Hairdressers are also established at Freshbrook. After five years successful business, owner Sue Collins is looking forward to the expansion. "It's a headache getting everything organised but the new shop is going to be great" said Sue.

Pizzas to your door Also well-established in the area are Coach Caterers of Salisbury who operate the Trawlerman at West Swindon Centre. They will be opening something very special at Shaw - Pizzarama. Opening in November they will be serving the community with freshly made pizzas. On offer will be the normal Take-Away Service or a 'Phone In and Collect Service. They will also offer a Home Delivery Service, free on orders over £7.50.

Make a note of their number now - 874844 and get ready to make your first orders. Menus will be delivered to every home in the area in November. Pizzarama promise that their pizzas will be the best you have eaten.

HOME-START is a befriending organisation run by volunteers who are all parents and come from every social, educational and cultural background. It is built on people who wish to help other people but feel that their experience as parents is not relevant to anybody else.

After a short course to prepare them for their work, the volunteers offer their own experience, natural ability and goodwill to help families who may be experiencing stress, or isolation and feel unable to cope with bringing up their children.

One of the group's main aims is to respond to the oft-heard mother's cry:— "How I wish there was somebody who could have visited me just to talk when my children were young".

Home-Start volunteers do this by visiting families with children aged under five in their own homes.

Friendships can thus be started while protecting and respecting the individual's identity and dignity.

One volunteer is Helen, who says.

"I'm not a middle-aged, middle-class do-gooder. I'm an ordinary mum with time on my hands which I wanted to put to good use. In HomeStart I've found exactly that".

The scheme is not a substitute for the Health and Social Services, says Home-Start Organiser Linda Wright.

"By sharing their time, concern and interests, volunteers offer families support in difficult times", she explains. "This often leads to improved relationships between parents and child while a family that has been overwhelmed can be revitalised. By regaining confidence and control, it can re-establish itself in the community."

Another course of preparation starts in October and here is what volunteer Helen has to say about it— "The course is so good because you find out not only about the scheme but, most of all, about yourself. You are offered a lot of support and supervision by the organisers - something you need when attempting to deal with family difficulties".

To find Out more about HomeStart ring Linda. Anne or Heather on 613886 (mornings).

AND NEXT MONTH .

Look out for details of the Village Inn - New Tavern by Bass Breweries at Shaw Village Centre.

CHURCH NEWS FRESHBROOK GAMES b Dow las Linnecar, Freshbrook Church Secretary

After a hard days fun.

We had two runs planned of The day eventually dawned.

Would the weather hold? Would 11/2 and 3 miles. These were sucthe people come? Such were the cessfully negotiated by young questions as I looked out of my boys and not so young dads and home on September 5th. This mums. We even had a 5 year old was the day that Freshbrook on the 3 mile run, and he won it!

Church had decided to invite the Also one of our members, David Freshbrook Community to the Stafford, successfully completed Games. Games included Putting, the course in his wheel chair.

An action packed afternoon Football, Bowls, Catch the Rate, Electric Wire, Hoop-La, Bowls was blessed with fair weather and in a Bucket, and many others. races were held for children and -Church members also operated adults. The whole affair culan ice cream van, a sweet stall, a minated in a prize giving where demonstration of first aid in a the prizes were given out by Mr. Roger Ogle. We really must have tent and a running track. another one next year!

TRIP TO ACCRA, GHANA Liz Hepburn, a member of Westlea Church, wrote about preparations to attend an evangelistic crusade in West Africa in the August Link. Here she describes her experience.

"5 a.m. came too quickly on Monday 13th August. I had to leave Swindon by 6 a.m. and make my way to Victoria Railway Station, where I met up with Pam O'Keefe. We checked our luggage in at the British Caledonian desk on the station concourse and went by train to Gatwick. After a pleasant flight we arrived in Accra around 9 p.m. (their time).

"Dr. Stephens, head of the Methodist Church in Ghana, had arranged for us to be met at the airport and taken to Charles and Rosa Mill's home where we were staying.

"The first week we spent meeting people and visiting several schools, one of which was Adabraka, where we were asked to lead an assembly. This was very enjoyable for me especially, because of the assembly work I do here in Swindon. Later that week we were shown around the children's ward at the Karle-Bu hospital - this was a very moving experience - and made us realise how blessed we are in Britain to have such well-equipped hospitals and free medical treatment.

"The church services are so well attended that many people

have to sit outside, as the buildings are not big enough. The days leading up to the crusade were very busy, visiting more schools and meeting new people including David Hammond from the Bible Society in Ghana, it was good to exchange greetings on behalf of the Bible Society here in West Swindon. One visit I particularly enjoyed was meeting Mrs. Sophia Duker, this lady used to be a teacher at the International Secondary School in Accra, and now, in retirement, runs a nursery school for seventy 2, 3 and 4 year olds each day in her own home.

"The crusade and seminars went well with many people attending both; the response was very encouraging. We had the privilege of meeting Mr. Ben Toujour, a Government minister and were able to thank him on the church's behalf for giving permission to run the crusade in Accra. What impressed us the most was the depth of faith the Ghanaian people had in God and their joyful gratitude to Him, that in spite of famine, government changes, inflation, no water or electricity for days, they still praise God and give Him thanks in all circumstances.

"I thoroughly enjoyed the trip to Ghana and found it to be a very worthwhile and memorable experience, one which I would like to repeat one day."

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AFRICAN LINK A West Swindon family are about to set off to Kenya to work for three years. Jon Jeffery who works for Bible Society and is a governor of Greendown School will be accompanied by his wife Angela (Vice Chair of Freshbrook School Governors) and their two young sons Benjamin (four and a half) and Jonathan (aged two months).

Jon is taking up a new post as Research Consultant to the African Region of the United Bible Societies. His job will take him to most parts of the continent of Africa although the family will be living for most of the time in the Bible Society Village in the suburbs of Nairobi.

Jon writes: "It is going to be an exciting three years for us as a family, and even though we are sad to be leaving our many friends - especially those at Freshbrook Evangelical Church - nonetheless we are looking forward to it tremendously.

Bible Society whose headquarters are in Westlea has a long history of working in Africa and with the African Bible Societies. My main task will be to investigate and evaluate the distribution problems that face those involved in Scripture distribution, and in providing information that will help the Bible Societies to decide the priorities for their future programmes.

Not many people realise that apart from the spiritual importance of providing people with the Bible, it is also a fact that the only book most Africans will ever own is a Bible, and if they are to learn to read and write and educate themselves, into a less precarious life, the Bible, and those portions of it specially prepared to encourage literacy training, will be absolutely vital.

A great challenge of my work is that because Bible Societies serve all denominations, and although whilst in Africa my family will continue to be worship with Evangelical Christians,

I shall be working closely with missionaires and church leaders of all demoninations, and I will be sharing my research findings not only with Bible Societies, but also with Wycliffe Bible Translators, The Catholic Biblical Apostolate and Living Bibles International.

Perhaps one of the most exciting things is that our son, Benjamin, will start his formal schooling in Kenya. Angela and I are determined that as a family we will not limit ourselves to white expatriate circles; we want to get to know the local people, and so Ben will go to school with young Ketfyans and will do his lessons in Swahili as well as English. Hopefully he will grow to value people as people without reference to matters as irrelevant as race or colour.

Although we will face many changes in lifestyle, Nairobi, which means 'place of cool water' in the Maassai language, and which is known as the 'Green City in the Sun' is probably one of the most beautiful cities in the world in which to live. It has all the modern amenities, is awash with flowers all year round and although almost on the equator is constantly bathed in cool mountain breezes".

Jon says that one of the biggest dilemmas they will face is that of living side by side with extreme poverty; working for a Christian organisation Jon will not be receiving the normal salary that many Europeans working for commercial companies will receive "but compared to many of the local people we will be extremely rich, and as I have a conscience I know I will find my 'wealth' compared to their very real poverty a personal dilemma".

The Jeffery family will be returning to Swindon, after their stay, and Jon has promised that he and Angela will write an article for 'Link' describing the highlights of their three years when they return.

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• Gas fire convector boxes.

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Visit our Showroom, open all day Saturday Heating Systems Limited, Unit 14, Orbit Centre, West Swindon.

Tel: 612060.

JADAM PATIOS Do you want a patio laid? Or just a few slabs laid?

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Light building work also undertaken,

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PLANNING WINTER BLOOMS

by Claire Beaton

October is when I usually expect the winter, except in the very to give up on gardening out of coldest weather, so I have been doors. The soil is too wet, the collecting plants that nurserymen evenings get dark too early during usually recommend for south the week and most things seem facing walls. They are plants that to have given up growing. If I will stand the cold and even some can, I push the mower over the frost. At least, I hope so. Mexican grass, to keep things tidy, but orange (Choysia tern ata) , Incense otherwise all I can do is stand in bush (Eupatorium incesum), front of the window and contem- Jasmine-flowered Trachelospermum asiaticum and an Australian plate the view.

This year should offer some- Bottle-brush (Callistemon sp.) thing more positive to do since are all thriving and should proour house acquired an attractive vide an attractive evergreen backconservatory in the early summer. ground. I plan to bring inside I do not plan to use any heat in pots of primroses to make the view even more cheerful. These NEW FOR OLD were all grown from tiny seedlings Many people in West Swindon germinated by a seed company may be thinking about replacing and sent out in May. It's well their kitchens. Without doubt the worth checking out seed catachoice of new kitchen units and logues to see if this service is equipment is bewildering and the offered; I shared an order for 100 range of advice confusing. An seedlings with a colleague and we investment of such major propor- pricked our approximately 85 tions should therefore be made plants each, giving an average with some care. Locally, Great cost of 3p per plant. This makes Western Kitchens pride them- primroses affordable as bedding. selves with providing a first class, Or perhaps as a way of stocking a professional and patient service plant stall at a Charity sale. with excellent back-up service Other winter flowers can be once an installation has been organised by potting crocus, made. dwarf tulips and other small Jeff Rees and Lance Kendell at spring bulbs. Keeping the pots in Great Western Kitchens reckon a conservatory will prevent the they have the largest selection of frost freezing the bulbs and kitchen units in the area at their killing them. I encountered this showroom in the Orbit Centre, two years ago. Scilla 'Spring off Great Western Way. The Beauty' was frozen solid in the range of cabinet sizes and func- January cold snap. tions is huge and they have a wide All these bulbs can be arranged, choice of sinks, taps, appliances still in their pots, in a large disand accessories available. In fact play container when blooming, they are probably the largest in- together with primroses, ivies and dependent supplier in the area. ferns. There were two lovely exThe Great Western Kitchen amples at Swindon Flower Show philosophy is one of flexibility. of how to mix pots of flower and Their planning and advisory foliage plants with vases of cut service is free and they can supply flowers. Given the right choice units for D.I.Y. or will fit new of plants, it should be possible kitchens using the expertise they to create such a display in a have built up over several years living room or conservatory for providing kitchens for satisfied Christmas. October is a good customers. Delivery is free within time to start planning. thirty miles of their showroom.

FOR QUALITY KITCHENS AND SERVICE WE OFFER A COMPLETE SERVICE INCLUDING FREE PLANNING & ADVICE. FREE DELIVERY A CHOICE OF SELF ASSEMBLY RIGID OR FULLY FITTED UNITS FROM MAJOR U.K. MANUFACTURERS AT REALISTIC PRICES YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS - CATERED FOR INDIVIDUALLY

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Thamesdown Borough Council Tony Free, Toothill Farmhouse, Bodiam Drive, Toothill. Tel: 619834.

Ricky Midwinter, 4 Anglesey Close, Westlea. Tel: 873537.

Surgeries: Friday 6pm-7pm, Community Room, Toothill School.

Peter Stoddart, 9 Fairlawn, Liden. Tel: 692812.

Wiltshire County Council Alan Winmill, I The Holbeins, Freshbrook. Tel: 875129.

Freshbrook & Grange Park Thamesdown Borough Council Simon Cordon, 89a Victoria Road, Swindon. Tel: 47626.

Martin Leighfield, 29 Lambert Close, Freshbrook. Tel: 692305.

Bob Pixton, 12 Lambert Close, Freshbrook. Tel: 695317.

Surgeries: Thursday 6.30-7.30pm, Community Room, Toothill School.

Wiltshire County Council Simon Cordon - as above.

INFORMATION FOR NEW ARRIVALS TO WEST SWINDON

Arrivals Officer: Pam Pixton. Tel: 695317.

Newcomers Coffee Morning: Tuesday 10-11.30 am in the Community Suite, Link Centre.

LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES

Doctors Doctors: Ketkar, Flowers, Matheson, Nixon, Holdon, Chippendale, Swinyard, Ashinton Way Surgery, Ashington. Tel: 614840.

Doctor G. Ready, Freshbrook Village Centre. Tel: 870494.

Doctor Godbole, Ramleaze Drive, Shaw. Tel: 874894.

Doctor Kandiah, I Deerhurst Way, Toothill. Tel: 511253.

Health Visitor Team, 4 Deerhurst Way, Toothill. Tel: 642133/610459.

Baby Clinics Mon I .30-4pm, 5 Deerhurst Way, Toothill.

Wed 2-4pm Greendown School, Grange Park.

Thurs2-4pm Freshbrook Community Centre.

Fri2-4pm Upper Shaw Farm, Shaw Ridge Family Planning: Free clinics every Wednesday 6-8pm, 5 Deerhurst Way. No appointment necessary. Cervical Cancer Smear Tests.

Pharmacies Coopers, West Swindon Centre - Open 8am-8pm Mon-Sat. Tel: 872033.

Ashington Way Pharmacy - Open 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri. Sat —8.3Oam-l2 noon. Sun — I 1.30am-12.30pm. Tel: 616840.

The Village Pharmacy, Freshbrook Village Centre - Open 9am- 1pm; 2. 15-7pm Mon-Fri; 9am-Ipm Sat. Tel: 870226 Dentists Brendan Ball & Associates. Freshbrook Village Centre. Tel: 873044.

Mrs. Beagley, Town Square, West Swindon Centre. Tel: 872340.

TEL: (0793)486362

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PETS-A T-HOME is a new service which cares for pets in their own home.

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WELFARE BENEFITS ADVICE POINT

Welfare Benefits, Housing, Debt Counselling Advice West Swindon Advice Centre, 15 Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook on Mon 1pm, Wed & Fri lOam-12 noon.

Toothill Community Centre, Tuesday lOam-l2 noon.

Housing A Housing Advice Service is available to tenants of houses rented from Thamesdown Borough Council. Mike Weston is available to give information and advice every Tuesday 2pm-4.20pm at Toothill Community Centre. Tenants should note that it is not possible to pay rent at the advice sessions.

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Anglican - Methodist - U.R.C. - Baptist. Church Office Tel: 87422 1.

Freshbrook Evangelical Church. Tel: 694157.

St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Tel: 874400.

TO ADVERTISE IN THE LINK RING: 771534 or 872282

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