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Plan to achieve something special in the coming months

Blue Peter Bikeathon Race for Life Swindon cycleforlife
Sunday 5 May, 11am Sunday 9 June, 11am 28 July, from Lydiard Park
Coate Water Country Park Lydiard Park 30km/18 miles
A big family exercise day in aid of A run, jog or walk for women and A new national family event organ-
Leukaemia Research Fund, with girls around the park. one of 100 ised by Cancer Research UK aimed
live music, clowns and refresh- events nationwide in aid of research at raising money specifically for
ments. into women's cancers, organised research into cancers which effect
Last year Swindon raised £8,000 by Cancer Research UK and spon- men.
towards the national total of a third sored by Tesco. The route will take quiet back
of a million pounds. Entries accepted in February at roads around North Wiltshire. Cost
Entry forms will be available www.raceforlife.co.uk or call 08705 of entry is £7.50. Under 16's £4.50.
soon. Watch BBC Blue Peter or 134 314. Entry details from 0870 161 1010.
check out their web site:
www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/bluepeter Marathon walkers go for hands on breasts
All ages can take part in the bikeathon
Swindon's Twin Peaks Moonwalkers will be striding through the streets of London in aid of Breakthrough
Breast Cancer and the Bristol Cancer Help Centre on 11/12 May wearing bras decorated with hands - cut
outs, stuffed, 3D, hairy, gorilla - the mind boggles.
And to end his mayoral year, Swindon's up-for-
everything top-citizen David Cox is going to don a
bra and join the team. Last year 200 women from
Swindon joined 8.000 others from across Britain.
making the largest group from any town.
Twin Peaks women had a planning meeting on
15 January and coordinator Eunice Salmon was
delighted to see many new faces. "It's fantastic to
see many of the women who have done the walk
and others who want to take part for the first time.
Application forms are available at the Link and
Oasis leisure centres. The closing date is 28 Feb-
ruary. To talk over whether the Moonwalk is for
you, and to join one of the several training groups
of walking women, e-mail Eunice at
eunice.salmonontlworld.com or call 871606.
Eunice, front second left, with a few Twin Peakers

Wiltshire Constabulary Volunteer Support

Would you like to help Wiltshire Constabulary
III! serve your local community?

We are currently looking for community volunteers to support staff in the
Enquiry Offices of our police stations and police points in and around Swindon.
You will be dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone, helping
us to provide a better service to our local community.

We are looking for individuals who are honest and trustworthy, reliable and
discreet, with good communication skills and local knowledge. Although these
activities are unpaid, they provide an opportunity to work alongside your local
community police staff and become part of our organisation. In return for your
commitment and time we will give you training and support and the opportunity
to gain new skills and experience.

If you have a few hours to spare on a regular basis and would like to discuss
this opportunity further, please contact Sue Raw at Swindon Central Police Station
Wiltshire Constabulary on 01793 528111 extension 318.
Divisional Headquarters
This opportunity is open to
Fleming Way
Swindon SN1 2HZ all sections of the community. www.wiltshire.police.uk