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The Link Magazine • August 2002 3
Mother plans multi-cultural event
for the whole community to support ele.af,,,g,orar^,^- o,
new hospital in memory of her daughter
WE COME TO YOU
Inderjeet Bharaj's death from an asthma attack in The Prinnells on 18 February, as she walked to an
AT HOME OR WORK'
aerobics class at Shaw, was sudden, lonely and an utter tragedy for her family and all those who knew her.
Now her mother Balbir and * FREE
friends are planning a major collection & delivery
fundraising programme to raise THE Need *Servicing & repairs
thousands of pounds for the Evo- COMPLETE curtains
BIKE WE ALSO SELL
lution Appeal at Swindon's new CURTAIN orblinds DOCTOR
hospital. SERVICE made? * New cycles
They want as many readers as * Parts & accessories
possible to attend fund raising Design, making and complete
fitting service available
activites, provide sponsorship and
offer help. Large range of material samples
The first big event coming up is Free estimating and advice
a multi-cultural evening on 5 Oc- Call Tracey or Amanda on
tober at the Zurich Life King 01793 611051 PARKING
Edward's Place training centre in
Wanborough. ." Home Sew Curtain
Inderjeet Bharaj in a Bradon Forest 1L
Mrs Bharaj said the loss of her Supplies CENTRAL SWINDON
School photograph which arrived
daughter, just a few days before 100's of fabrics in stock
the day after she died
her sixteenth birthday, had been from £2.50/metre Annual long stay
absolutely devastating. "It's one of of Indu's death had passed. Heading from 25p/metre
the worst tragedies anybody can "Our small organising group Lining from £1.50/metre parking from only
have to deal with, because nobody wants to bring together people Cushion pads from £2 each £52.58 per month
ever thinks their child is going to from all communities and cultures L, All types of rails ,!
go before them. to share our common humanity in Contact Christine Jenkins
"Indu was such an intelligent aid of our new hospital." Tel: 01793-690600
girl with a tremendous personal- The organisers are also appeal- Home visits arranged or
ity; she had an impact on so many ing to Swindon businesses to spon-
people around her. You just can- sor auction and raffle items for the J'
not imagine what it is like - it seems evening. A programme of enter-
so unjust and cruel. It will be im- tainment and menu details for 5 our partner in business
possible to get over." October will be published in Au-
Although Indu had had serious gust.
bouts of asthma in the past, her Details of tickets, times and
condition was under control and where to make donations are be-
!iR i
there was no indication that she ing finalised.
could be struck down so suddenly. To contribute an auction item or j
Some 700 people paid their respects raffle prize, call Sushma Patel at I'
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at her funeral. Freshbrook Pharmacy on 870226.
' Balbir said the idea of raising The appeal committee would
money for the hospital's Evolution also like to hear from anybody
Appeal started to take shape some willing to organise a future event
weeks after the immediate shock in memory of Indu.

New award to recognise good people
Swindon Council has launched an award with
six categories to recognise the contribution of
Swindon people to their town and the Mayor
would like to hear of worthy nominations.
The individual should have been born, or live or
work in Swindon, or have strong links with the Superglide.
borough. Awards will be presented at six full
council meetings during the year. The first award For Kitchens — Bedrooms — Sliding door wardrobes
for the youth category took place in July. The Top quality at affordable prices.
dates for the other five awards are: Phoo.calyxMult,me5a For free survey/estimate call 01793 861584
Coleshill, Nr. Hightivorth, Wilts.
Category Closing date Presentation
Good neighbour 1 2 September 26 September
Carer in the community 1 8 October 21 November
Environmental 27 December 9 January
Sporting achievement 1 8 February 4 March
Work for charity 1 0 April 24 April
The Mayor coun Stan Pajak, above, Deputy Mayor coun Derek
Benfield and last year's mayor coun David Cox will consider the
nominations and decide on the winners who will be presented with six-
inch engraved Galway crystal plates.
For information about how to make a nomination, contact the Mayor's
secretary Carole Deamer at the Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon
SN1 2JH or mail: [email protected]