Page 1 - link magazine

No. 199 • December 1998
Circulation 18,500
THE From everyone at

A Merry Christmas
& A Happy New Year
Phone now on (01793) 496703
Distributed in West Swindon, Haydon Wick, Woodhall Park & North Swindon

the positive news force in W !JJJJ

and the swindon wide on jiiid
Aft

All-
Twin town needs Christmas

Swindon help r eaders
Hurricane Mitch swept through Central
America in mid-November destroying lives
and whole economies. Caring at Christmas
Swindon's
twin town in Christmas is both a time for enjoyment and a time
Nicaragua, to think of others - now and in the future.
Ocotal has been On pages 17 to 21 we meet people who are caring MCI hcjch
badly affected.
for others, and suggest ways of becoming involved.
by the devasta- Tandoori & Balti Restaurant
tion. 6 High Street, Purton
The Mayor of How many 20p coins can you Swindon
Ocotal Señora
Marta Adriarina pack into a toothpaste box? Visit the Out of Town Tandoori
Peralta, left, has and receive a warns welcome
sent a message
from Mr Ali and his stsiff
to the people of
Swindon. NOW TAKING CHRISTMAS
"Since our RESERVATIONS
friendship with
Book now to avoid disappointment
Swindon began
over 12 years Fully licensed restaurant, takeawaj
ago we have al- service available with 10% discount
ways regarded Tel: 01793 770998/770253
and welcomed Fax: 01793 770998
you as part of our family. In times of crisis Sunday lunch: 1 p -330pm
families bond and help one another. By Open: 7 days a week 530pm to midnight
(irnel Bank Holidays. exc. Christmas Day)
your generosity and your prayers you are
From
The Maharajah
showing that we truly are all one family. FrSe / Heydoe
parkmg Purien Pi,rtoa Road Wick &
From the bottom of our hearts we thank you." Abbey
Mesds
The Swindon Ocotal Link has set out to Link Centre based British Ice Dance
PeSmOa
raise £50,000 over the next year to begin the Champions Andrew Seabrook and Marsha Lydiard Spa ro a hIs
Millicent
&S
Nine Elms
task of rebuilding. Turn to page 24 for Poloushenkb want you to have a go.
details of how you could help. Turn to page 3 to find out why. Weotlea, FreahbrOOk, Grange Perk, Toothhll
I —
__ EXPRESS BUY NOW, 4—
C.' NC.' LES
PAY
Adult Mountain Bikes from £89.99 I
SPRING
Children's Bikes with stabilisers from £39.99
Junior Boys/Girls with gears from £69.99
1999
Catalogue return bikes with 12 months guarantee
(Interest Free
6 months de(erred payment
MANCHESTER ROAD, SWINDON subject to status)
Available on 99 Models
FREEPHONE 0500 534907 TREK, MARIN, UNIVEGA