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The Link Magazine . June 1993 19
Women will entertain Lydiard Millicent
Church of England School R.T. Farley
for research support Summer Fete
Landscape Gardener
Lynda Thompson from Eastleaze is Saturday 19 June, 1.30pm
taking to the 'taiga' (or northern Admission 25p, children free in West Swindon
boreal forest) in remotest Alaska for 5-a-side football competition, 20 years experience.
two weeks during August. But she ballet & karate displays, skipping
has to raise £1,000 first and she's exhibition, merry-go-round, Punch Turfing, Paving,
asking Link readers for help. & Judy, bouncy castle, stalls, Fencing, Pergolas,
Lynda has teamed up with Ann refreshments
Buckle, a multiple sclerosis sufferer Planting New
Free car parking
from Wokingham, to join an Earth- Gardens, Rockery
watch teamona scientific investiga- St Mary's Church
tion of the fragile taiga ecosystem. Construction,
Both will contribute to the research Lydiard Tregoze Crazy Paving etc.
with Lynda dealing with the bag- Flower Festival
gage and helping Ann to get about. Friday 2 July - Sunday 4 July Tel: 875174
Together they will paving the way More details in next months'
Link magazine
for more disabled volunteers to take
part in out of the way research.
Earthwatch is an international,
charity set up to enable ordinary Research, adventure and exploration
people to assist in rigorous scientific for Lynda Thompson and Ann Buckle PROPERTY TO LET
field-work which might not take give talks about the Earthwatch trip.
place for lack of funding. But the Both are anxious to take part this
volunteers have to contribute to year because Ann's physical condi- Landlords, we require quality rented
project costs and Lynda is appealing tion could well deteriorate further property in the West Swindon area for
both to companies and local com- within the next twelve months.
munity groups for financial help. "Going to a wilderness area to take a growing number of applicants
She's not just asking for money. In part in a complex study will allow
return for support, Lynda, assisted me to realise a lifetime's ambition, For more information contact:
by Ann where possible, will give thanks to Lynda's help," said Ann. PETER LONG & PARTNERS
slide-illustrated lectures on tall-ship Anyone wishing to make a dona- Property Management Services
voyages they have both undertaken. tion and book a lecture can contact
And when they return, they will Lynda Thompson on 876409. 16 High Street, Swindon
Tel: 694277
Cash for CALM from two local sources Also at 4 Henrietta Street, Bathlel: (0225) 447040 A.R.LA. Member
The Swindon based charity CALM,
the children's Cancer and Leukae-
mia Movement benefited by £1400
when Terry Dixon from Nine Elms ' 93
ran in this year's London Marathon.
Although he never challenged (or
even saw!) the winners, Terry was
happy to record a personal best time WINTER
of 3 hours 59 minutes and has now SURE
hung up his marathon shoes for EIJTPSWE
good. 1ONDO? SUN 8 SIC
"1 was very pleased to be able to
help a most deserving cause" said
Terry, "CALM helps both children
and their families through very dif-
ficult periods in their lives and have
invested heavily in facilities at Prin-
cess Margaret Hospital to make chil-
dren's stays whilst undergoing treat- Craig Sneddon with Terry Dixon
ment more pleasant." Laurie Austin, fund-raising organ-
Terry's 5 year old neighbour, iser for CALM, at the Swindon Old lv~,
Craig Sneddon has been success- Town 8 mile Road Race and Holy
fully receiving treatment for leukae- Rood School Fun Run which Terry UP TO
mia for the past 2 years. organises for Holy Rood Junior
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A presentation was made to School Parents Association.
Local talent shows off for charity
A variety show for charity in April raised £600 for a cancer charity in PER
memory of Westlea youngster Lucy Stratford who died in January.
The show 'A breath of fresh air' was organised by Chris Lockett, leader 041
of 1st Westlea Guides, and brought together local guides and brownies, the Join TravelPius: The more you Travel, The more you Save
Kentwood JuniorChoir, gymnasts from the Concorde Club and individual
acts. A cheque was hand over to Laurie Austin, chairman of CALM, the
cancer and leukemia charity, at a social evening attended by many of the 41by—S The Travel Agents
participants during May.
Carlson Travel Network
If you would like to support CALM or find out more about the organisa- West Swindon Centre. Tel: (0793) 873222
tion, please ring Laurie Austin on 534004.