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Hard going in a hot spot
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Geoffrey Hill, a member of St Mary's Church in Lydiard Park writes about West Swindon's connection
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Confused by all the news of peo- churches in this country. One is about 25 miles away from her own
ple fighting each other somewhere St. Mary's, Lydiard Tregoze and location in Congo. She is still able Extensive range of
in the middle of Africa? We all Francesca keeps up a lively corre- to help in running the Health Cen- peel off's,
are. spondence with the people here. tres, because two of the African quilling suppliesS p giddy
But one who is in the thick of it is Over the years she has vividly staff regularly cycle across the bor- blank cards r ^^^rerrAry
Dr Francesca Elloway, a mission described what it means to work der for advice and to take back plus much more, Best Wishes
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partner of the Anglican Church with folk who have little in mate- essential supplies.
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Mission Society. Seven years ago rial possessions but who are rich She is truly a 'displaced' person, I' e S°°"
she went to (now) Congo to head in faith. When trouble surrounds living out of a suitcase for months for catalogue Good Luck
up a network of Church Health their towns or villages, they 'melt' and losing many of her posses- & price list to
Centres, which provide essential into the surrounding forest until it sions op each occasion she has had 22 Falcon Road, Congratulations
medical services to the local peo- is safe to come out again. As a to leave. From her letters it is clear Caine,
ple in the North-East of the coun- foreigner, Francesca cannot do this, she cares little about this, but does Wiltshire A y
try. Because of rebel activity she so the local Church leaders have care deeply for the trials of her SN11 8PL For You
has twice been forced to leave. had to ask her (with other mission Congolese friends. After 8 months
Francesca, who comes from Bris- partners) to leave their country. (this time) in Uganda there is still
tol, is supported with the prayer Francesca is now in Uganda no sign when she may be able to
and gifts of a number of different working at a mission hospital return to them.
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women, including medical screen-
ing, support, information and ad- IN 99
vice.
Come and improve your shape,
Women to pull a Hercules fitness & confidence.
• WELL Future fundraising events in- Workout to kicking dance soundz
WOMAN clude a sponsored swim on17 April with modern hi/lo Aerobics
CENTRE and 100 women are needed to take
part in a sponsored Hercules pull
Mon 5.30-7.30 in May.
Joanne, on the treadmill at the 7.00pm to 8.00pm
N'e'ed 12.30-2.3() For details about the centre and DeVere Leisure Club above, is run-
Fri 10.00-12.00 to help fundraise, call 511064. Simply Physical - basic hillo
ning for Whizz Kids, a national Aerobics with plenty of floorwork
Sandra Whitaker, left, with manage-
Tel:511064 children's charity that aims to im- Holy Trinity Church, Shaw Village
ment committee chair Marlene
prove the lives of disabled chil- Centre. West Swindon.
Wheeler holding up the lottery letter
dren by providing tailor made
mobility aids, giving them a free-
Wonderbra walkers dom and independence that other Complete Body Workout hillo
7.00pm to 8.00pm
children take for granted.
Two Swindon Council workers Wearing only Wonderbras and "Since receiving information Aerobics with variety and fun
will be walking the London mara- space blankets, they are raising from Whizz-Kids, I have realised Holy Trinity Church, Shaw Village
thon route overnight before the money for Breakthrough Breast how much we take our mobility Centre, West Swindon.
main event on 17 April. Cancer. for granted and the difference these
Both Eunice Salmon from Nine aids can make to disabled chil-
• All Classes £3.00
Elms, left, and Emma Nielsen from dren," she said.
Purton have had friends and fam- Joanne will be one of a team of • Please bring your own water
ily who have died from the disease. 1,000 runners all taking part in the • Mats are provided
"We're celebrating the fact that marathon to raise £1 million. She
we both still have breasts and our is training three times a week, !.W'comfortable clothes &
lives; we want to raise money for gradually building up the distance ' suitable footwear
research to find a cure and support she covers so that she is able to • Classes taught by Rich
for women undergoing treat- complete the 26.2 mile race.
ment," said Eunice. The £500 Joanne hopes to raise Tel. (07771) 605918
If you can help, details and spon- will cover the cost of one specially for further details
sorship forms can be obtained via adapted trike.
The Link, address on page 4. To sponsor her, call 876616.