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2 The Link Magazine • December 2002
Christmas appeal marks twentieth year
Presenters on GWR fm will be making impassioned appeals in a fifteen hour marathon on 1 December for listeners to bid for donated items
in support of good causes across Swindon and Wiltshire.
On offer are holidays, restau- walk the Great Wall of China, photo tal," said trust manager Jackie Kent. the cuddly GWR appeal bear be-
rant meals, trips to the West End below. The £59,000 raised will be "The proceeds of last year's ap- ing sold at £5 each in shops and
and theme parks, tours of televi- split between the trust and the peal was distributed to 220 local businesses.
sion studios, CD, MoTs, as well as Great Western Hospital. charities and voluntary groups in Grant application details will be
services offered by individuals. "We really hope our Christmas Swindon and North Wiltshire." available at the end of the year at
Last Christmas over £66,000 was appeal will exceed last year's to- Look out this year for Charley, www.koko.com or call 842600.
raised in the appeal, all of which is
given to charitable groups.
The GWR Community Trust Youngsters coping with dyslexia were given the chance
supported by Nationwide is mark- to express themselves through video animation during
ing its twentieth anniversary by October half term, thanks to support and sponsorship
raising the most money ever. Ear- from Swindon Arts and the GWR Community Trust.
lier this year listeners took part in Community artists and film makers Mike Juggins and
the Three Peaks Challenge and Josie Williams of 'Ants in Yer Pants' provided a tailor
raised £40,000. made programme which encouraged children to build
In early October, 49 intrepid lis- up their confidence and develop their talents in a differ-
teners made a trip of a lifetime to ent medium of communication.
Left, Maurice Fanning, chairman of Swindon Arts, and
Wanda Dobson, Swindon Arts adminstrator, front right,
ije *uh13url helps set up a shot with the children and artists Mike Juggins
and Josie Williams
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Awesome experience in China
1Lvbiarb Silillirent Twelve of the 49 GWR/Great Western Hospital Evolution walkers team were pictured exclusively in the
(01793) 770423 e October Link trekking up and down the stands at Swindon Town FC carrying loaded rucksacks, but
nothing prepared them for their first sight of the Great Wall.
• Extensive and varied menu.
"It was just awesome, words can hostile terrain, including 22,000 Trip organiser Jackie Kent, from
• Xmas party menu available barely describe the majesty of the the GWR Community Trust, said,
from £ 15.95 for 4 course set steps.
incredible edifice," said Steve "It was an incredibly exciting "there were people from all walks
menu.
Cavilla from Westlea. "The train- adventure and we came back feel- of Swindon life, a tremendous mix,
• Large beer garden. ing was certainly worthwhile be- ing proud of ourselves, and de- and we all got on so well together.
• Functions/parties catered for.:: cause we needed to be fit to cover lighted we could help the two Everybody took on the challenge
• Warm & relaxing atmosphere. the 63 kilometres over some quite charities." with incredible amounts of enthu-
siasm and Goodwill."
• Regular themed evenings.
• New Years Eve candlelit
dinner £23.95 for 4 courses.
• Food served lunch & dinner.
• Bookings advisable.
• Real ales & fine wines.
Opening Hours
Mon -Fri 1 1.30am-3pm &
I 5pm- l l pm
Sat 11.30-3pm & 6pm-1 1pm
Sun l2pm-4pm & 6pm-10.30p
Food Served
Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm
& 6.30pm-9.30pm
Sun 12-2.30pm & 6.30pm-9pm
Bar Snacks available
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