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THE No. 165 • February 1996 • Circulation 15,000 Swindon

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Disney dreams for Vanessa Cameras arrive
at village centre
Plucky Vanessa Whelp dale from "When she first became ill, we She explained that the Chil- The first installation of security
Peatmoor is looking forward to a talked about going to Disney dren's Relief Fund heard about cameras at a local shopping cen-
fun trip to Disneyland Paris with when she recovered and her heart Vanessa through St Michael's tre in Swindon is now taking place
help from the Children's Relief was set on the trip, even through Hospital in Bristol where she re- at Freshbrook Village Centre.
Fund. the very worst times. ceived treatment and offered to The cameras linked to video
The tough little five year old Lisa said she and husband Rob help her dream come true. recorders are being paid for by
has battled against cancer in her could not believe their five year Bouncing with energy, and Thamesdown Council with con-
stomach since diagnosis last old had cancer. "It was a night- having just enjoyed a class party tributions from all but one of the
March, coping with chemo- mare at first. But our optimism to mark her first day back at Holy local traders who have cam-
therapy every ten days at one grew once treatment started. We Family Infant School, Vanessa paigned for greater protection
point, seven operations during had to be positive for Vanessa." said, "I want to see Mickey Mouse from vandals. Last March the
the eight months of treatment, and all the characters, and go on village centre shop was destroyed
and a bone marrow transplant. all the rides." in a fire after a ram raid.
Mum Lisa Whelpdale said her The Fund raises cash to send Local dentist Brendon Ball said,
faith and the promise of a trip to children recovering from illness "it's a pity we have to have cam-
Disney kept Vanessa going on holiday. Donations to eras, but we hope the village cen-
through some very difficult times. Vanessa's trip can be made tre can return to being a pleasant
"She's in remission now and com- through NatWest Bank account environment for all to enjoy."
ing off medication, but she still 81089732, sort code 60-01-17. The cameras should be in op-
has to have blood transfusions The Children's Relief Fund can eration by the end of the month.
and further tests to ensure that all be contacted on 01264 - 356345.
is well.
"Vanessa's faith has played a
major part in her recovery and
we plan a trip to Lourdes after
some final scans in March.
Group to be kicked out of farm
A pre-school group is under threat of eviction from an ideal meeting
place and is desperate to find somewhere new to meet.
Lower Shaw Farm Kindergarten, "There is virtually nowhere else
which caters for 15 children, has to meet. The Estates Department
been told to quit the farm in Old at Thamesdown say they cannot
Shaw Lane where it has met on help; an important community
three mornings a week since 1990. facility could be lost. We feel
The farm centre, set up about helpless in this situation." t1eea
25 years ago with a lease from Kevin Glaister, one of the two jSDi t)
Thamesdown Council, runs people still living at Lower Shaw O5S
weekend courses on a wide vari- Farm, said the farm is faced with aae,t
ety of subjects which attract peo- a dilemma and it was with deep ee
ple from all over the country. regret that the kindergarten had 'yoU C
Kindergarten chairwoman been asked to leave. "The farm's
Anne Cowie said that the man- main activity is running week-
agement committee had tried to end courses. The kindergarten
negotiate a way of working to- uses the lounge dining area and
gether with the residents but with- we have to move a lot of furniture V011 so
out success. "The farm doesn't before and after courses. There is
think their activities are compat- also a lot of wear and tear to walls
ible with the continued provision and carpets from paint spillage
of a community run kindergar- and the room has become quite çeS5 best oO
ten. We want to stay because of shabby. 0c
the delightful environment for "We need to refurbish the 496 - 99
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children. It would be difficult lounge to continue attracting peo- SwIn don
without the goodwill of the land- ple to our courses.
lords. Continued on page 2