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Freshbrook dentist close to putting smiles on faces in Ukraine
Freshbrook dentist Brendon Ball and col- Also helping is John Stapleton, manag-
league Richard Swift set off on another ing director of Glenpac Southern in
ambitious mercy mission to the Ukraine Cricklade whose staff are re-insulating
in late July. and refurbishing the unit so that it can be
Three years ago they delivered dental used as a health facility, even in the harsh-
equipment and materials, and provided est of Ukraine winters. "I was Brendon's
up-to-date training for local dentists in neighbour a few years ago but we lost
the city of Cherkassy in Ukraine. contact," said John. "My wife saw an arti-
Their plan to return last year with a cle about Brendon's trip to Ukraine in The
mobile dental unit for use in the region Link last year and we were able to get
around the city which is as big as Wales, back in touch. We're glad to be contribut-
where dental services are non-existant ing our skills."
could not be realised. But they have been Brendon is still desperately searching
able to raise more money and have set up for the right vehicle to tow the unit, at the
a charity called Smile Menders to chan- right price. To make suggestions, or to
nel the effort and spread the workload. donate money to the Smile Menders
On board is well known Swindon coun- project, contact him on 873044.
cillor Maurice Fanning, a patient for sev- "We've been overcoming lots of prob-
eral years, who will be spreading the Brendon with Smile Menders supporters, lems and we're nearly on our way," said
message about the charity to businesses. Maurice Fanning, left, and John Stapleton of Glenpac Brendon.

St John goes into
heart attack action
More victims of heart attack
would survive if more people WHATEVER MAKE OF CAR YOU DRIVE,
knew how to deal with the symp-
toms in the crucial minutes after
it occurs. SKURRAYS CAN SERVICE IT WITH PRICES i;
Some seventy per cent of heart
attacks happen outside hospital,
yet only one per cent of the popu-
lation is trained in the vital skills FROM ONLY £99.95
that can mean the difference be-
tween life and death. And people
living in Swindon have a higher
thanaverage chance of suffering one.

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PCG chief executive Jan Stubbins
with Wiltshire St John commander
Lt. Col. John Jago
As a practical response to the As long as it is 3 years or older,
problem Wiltshire St John Ambu- 9
lance is offering a free two hour and up to 2000cc. Includes
course to provide the basic skills to Oil/air Filters, Oil, Plugs, Labour
perform cardio pulmonary resus- and VAT. (Fuel injection models
citation. The Breath of Life courses Fuel Filter Extra if required)
are being organised at St John cen- ^ (excludes specialist plugs)
tres and the organisation is keen to J
hear from community groups, 1
churches or schools willing to host
a course in their area.
To help get as many people 2
trained as possible, the Swindon
Primary Care Trust (PCG) has do-
nated 20 resuscitation dummies so 2z^-^-cc S
that course members can develop
the right techniques to deal with a
heart attack. Langley Road,Hillmead, Drove Road, George Lane,
For details of a St John Breath of West Swindon Swindon Marlborough
Life course, call Micaela Owen on (01793) 883600 (01793) 520971 (01672) 513535
01380 728372 or mail: training@ Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-6.00pm Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-6.00pm Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm
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