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Treating cancer by self-help

There are few connections between building houses and treating cancer using 'alternative' meth- English for Speakers
ods, but West Swindon house developer David Sacof will talk at length on both subjects.
of other languages
He's has built around 1,000 "We involve partners, family The resistance to different meth- Everyday English at
houses in Swindon over the last and friends in helping the sufferer ods of treating cancer is breaking West Swindon Family Centre,
fifteen years and his present Stand- fight the disease, alongside ortho- down quickly and presentations Freshbrook
ard Homes development can be dox medical methods." by a mobile team from the Centre Friday, 9.30am - 11 .3Oam,
found at The Prinnels, Shaw. Unfortunately many in the medi- at hospitals around the country and
As a civil engineer in Malaya cal profession and strong vested are well received. Chinese Experience, Sparcells
during the 1950s he came into con- "That's how it should be," said Wednesday 3pm - 4.30pm
tact with eastern health treatments. Mr Sacoff. "The Bristol Cancer during term time
But it was in 1980 when arthritis Centre is a happy place which helps Tel: 498321 for details of classes
started to limit his wife's use of her people understand their disease at Ferndale Road
hands that Mr Sacof's interest in and deal with it positively." and Regent Circus
complementary medicine was
aroused. Surgery was offered, but
the chances of success were lim- Parish of West Swindon Freshbrook
ited and Mr and Mrs Sacof de- & The Lycliards Evangelical
cided to try a different treatment Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, URC
route. Church
All Saints, L. Millicent (10.30am)
Acupuncture started to over- Worsley Road
come Mrs Sacof's difficulties and (for the village) &
Holy Trinity, Shaw (10.30am)
through various contacts they be- Rev. Andrew Hetherington 770568 Will give YOU
came aware of a group of people in St. Mary's, L.Tregoze (10.30am) a warm welcome
Bristol buying a house to establish (for Freshbrook & Grange Park) Sunday I Qam Family Praise
a different kind of treatment cen- with children's Covenanter
Rev. Rob Buries 870244
tre for cancer. Movement & creche
Toothill Church (10.45am)
Mr Sacof became the Finance 630pm Evening Worship and
Rev. George Gibson 692620
Director for the Bristol Cancer Help interests in the pharmaceutical in- (also free church minister for parish) Communion
Centre at Grove House which was dustries have been highly critical Westlea Church (lOam) For details of mid-week
opened by Prince Charles in 1983 of the Centre and have done much
Rev. Peter Walker 872932 meetings, house groups and
as the country's only residential to cast doubt on its work. At the other activities, telephone the
centre offering care and comple- beginning of the year the Centre Evening & other services as announced, Church Office, Tel: 873050
full range of children's & other groups
mentary therapy to people with welcomed a report by the Charity
cancer. The Duchess of Kent has Commission censuring the Impe-
also visited and many celebrities rial CancerResearch Fund and the GUARANTEED
have attended for treatment. Cancer Research Fund for pub- DOOR
For the last year Mr Sacof has lishing flawed research in 1990 REPAIRS...
been the Chairman of the Council about the work of the Bristol Cen-
of the Centre. tre. TO SAME DAY
However the Bristol Centre has "The four years under a cloud LOCAL SERVICE
been marked by controversy and was a very difficult time for all WHEREVER POSSIBLE
negative interest by the media be- working at the Centre and also the DOOR WASHING MACHINES, TUMBLE
cause of its different approach to patients who put their faith in the DRIERS, TWIN TUBS, HOME
cancer. "Orthodox cancer treat- Centre's work," said Mr Sacof. LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT &
ment is marked by its concentra- "We wonder why two major, re- TEL: 520320 DOMESTIC APPLICANCES
tion on the body and the cancer," sponsible medical charities who
said Mr Sacof. "The Bristol centre raise a combined total of around (0793)
takes the view that people with £100 million a year allowed such WA S H CA RE
cancer can do something for them- flawed research to be published." SINGLE ITEMS MOVED
selves using counselling, stress He said a large and loyal group LOCAL OR DISTANCE
reduction, healing and diet to deal of supporters had sustained the SWINDON
with thebody, mind, emotions and Centre and it was now moving STORAGE AVAILABLE 0793 - 643785
spirit as a whole. from strength to strength. Patients'
contributions only cover about a
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Councillor resigns £300,000 has to raised annually. THE ODD DUNCAN
Neil Bristow, one of Freshbrook & The Centre is staffed by doctors SELF DRIVE
Grange Park councillors on and nurses trained in orthodox
Thamesdown Council has resigned. western medical methods who JOB MAN HIRE
A bye-election will take place on work alongside complimentary Small building work, carpen-
Thursday 12 January. therapists, some of whom are also try, joiner)', painting & Vehicles for Hire
medically trained. at Competitive Rates
Councillor help decorating, fitted wardrobes Vans • Lutons • Estates
Thamesdown Council Toothill Ward )on 'tforget, the copy date and kitchens, plugs and Cars . Mini Bus
councillor Dennis Carver (rep- for the next £jnk magazine washers fitted 272 Ermin Street
resenting Toothill, Westlea, Shaw, "No job too small" Stratton St. Margaret
Roughmoor & Sparcells) holds an is 16January. Very reasonable prices Swindon
advice surgery on the second Merry Christmas
Wednesday of each month at Free estimates Tel: 822193
Toothill Community Centre: 5.30pm andflappy ]V?u Call Tony, the Odd Job Open Daily 9am - 6 pm
to 7.30pm. He can be contacted at Man on 0793 - 886022 Sundays 9am - lOam
other times on 827144. sear to you all. iHIJiilIlIIiiiiiiIIIIliiIIIii