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SHAW & ROUGHMOOR 9
Benjamin faces new challenge

Last month The Link reported how brave Benjamin McMahon inspired the children of Rou!ghmoor
Nursery School to raise over £1,000 for Swindon's chiidrens cancer charity CALM.

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Benjamin, centre, with his new friends in the reception class at Brook Field School and teacher Eileen Brown
Four year old Benjamin, of Nine months of gruelling treatment. "It's too much for any child to go
Elms, who is fighting leukaemia, Four times daily he takes chemo- through," says Lynda, "but there
faced another challenge in Janu- therapy tablets and undergoes is no alternative."
ary when he started at Brook Field. mouthwashes. Then there are At the end of two years of treat- Leaded Light Design Specialist'
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that he is currently clear of leukae- bone-marrow test and a cocktail of
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Secondhand book sale
Enjoy a Sunday cast for only £
Saturday 27 February, 10am - 1 pm at 36 Russley Close, Peatmoor
Book donations welcome. Call 872869.
Treat your family to lunch this
In aid of Woodlands Kindergarten, Peatmoor
Sunday at The Chinese
Experience. Indulge upon 8
Landmark by the lake is all go dishes set before you.
Groundwork on the futuristic new headquarters for Swindon com- Adults £10 Children £6 per person*
pany Cellular Operations at Hillmead began before Christmas. Bookings recommended.
n Menu
Spring Rolls, Capital Spare Ribs, Spicy Chicken, Beef in Black
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Friday 26th March
Freak out or sing out and enjoy a great night at our special
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proved controversial when pre- pleted, become a source of pride For more information contact David Myler or Lawrence Lee.
sented to Swindon Council's plan- for the local community."
ners in March last year. The company is a major pro-
The glass building facing vider of customer administration Chinese IExperiencc
Peatmoor Lagoon is likely to win and billing services to the boom-
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