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The Link Magazine • March 2002 19
A marathon: I can do that

Denise Jones writes of her experiences on the Moonwalk in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer and the Bristol Cancer Help Centre
I read about the cup of tea.
Moonwalk in The Link I don't know where our
magazine, in January energy came from, but we
2001 and a friend asked felt so proud about cross-
if I was interested. Yes, ing that line. It was not a
I thought I could man- race, but it was a feeling of
age a few miles, I'm self achievement and do-
quite fit with six dogs ing it for all those women
and two horses, so this who through cancer cannot
should be no problem, at the moment do the walk
but little did I know themselves. I shall be walk-
what lay ahead. ing for them again this year.
Training walks I raised £750 for Break-
started at the Link Cen- through from friends and
tre on Tuesday eve- relatives. The 200 Swindon
nings. Week one my Twin Peaks walkers last
friend Lindsey and I year raised about £40,000
were there in old train- and £30,000 the year before.
ers, jogging trousers So if you want to take on
and a windsheeter. Off Some of Twin Peaks 2002 team, who will this year be joined by the Mayor of Swindon a challenge, come and join
we went, Eunice in David Cox, at a planning meeting in the council chamber. Denise is pictured front centre. us at the Link Centre.
front, and as we didn't Alternatively sponsor a
want to lose the way we tried to part in has been to chase my kids all out to take part for a good cause. Moonwalker by calling Eunice
keep her in sight. To be honest, the about for 18 years. Walking my Pasta eaten, photos taken, Salmon on 871606 or
speed was such a shock, Lindsey dogs is nothing like walking with Eunice, my friend and I got as close eunice.salmon @ntlworld.com
and I arrived back about ten min- Eunice. The next few weeks got a to the starting line as we could,
utes after the others. little easier and I looked forward and waited to go. We set off and by
Week two: this time I was defi- to Tuesday nights even if the luck managed to get to the front. Kelly's Salon
nitely going to keep up. It was weather always seemed appalling. Walking along the River Thames, The Hilton, Swindon
hard not ever having walked at It was nice making new friends over Tower Bridge, it was a lovely
this speed before. I really felt I and we all felt part of a team, what- sight. Thousands of women, both ••• Nail extensions
would never be able to do this for ever speed we were walking. By sides of the river people cheering :• StTropez tanning
26 miles, as we only did four miles. the time May came my bra was us on, taxi drivers tooting their
But I sent in my entry form and felt decorate and I was very excited. horns asking us what it was for, it v Body wraps
good about doing so. We travelled by coach to Lon- made me feel very proud. Before I •'• Massage
You have to bear in mind I am don and arrived in plenty of time, knew it, it was 5am and we were
not a youngster, although not old. the atmosphere was great. Seven passing the Dorchester Hotel. That v VirginVie consultant
The only real exercise I've taken thousand women and a few men, was the lowest point, tired and Evening & weekend appointments
hungry, but we kept each other
Ten in a bar going and before long we only had Mobile service available
Singing Bach to the Beatles and beyond one more mile to go. Eunice and I For a friendly and
Immanuel Church, Upham Road felt stronger than ever. I think it professional service call
Proceeds to Breakthrough Breast Cancer Swindon Branch was the thought that finishing also 01793 886863 or
Tickets £5 (£4 concs) on the door or from Shirley Garman, 538475; meant we could sit down with a 07720 051013
Angie, 790325; Ange, 783509
Open gardens for Breakthrough A 2 Z Home Improvements
Denise Jones and neighbours in Old Shaw Lane are throwing open
their gardens on 15 and 16 June. All your needs in one number
Could you join them, to show off your garden, sell plants and serve
cream teas in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer? The Link will be Kitchen/Bathroom fitting. Tiling, Plumbing, Electrics,
sponsoring a map showing where all the open gardens are located, but Painting, Decorating, Carpentry and much more
to register call Denise Jones on 778070 or Lesley Dredge on 772869 or 111 Pinehurst Road Tel: (01793) 339671
mail: [email protected] Swindon Mobile: C07778) 207977

The Mayor of Swindon's Charity Ball
Saturday 20 April, 7pm to lam CHARISMA
Blunsdon House Hotel BLINDS
Large Range • Quality Fabrics
Black tie • Four course banquet • Tickets £35
Proceeds to the Mayor's charities: ERTIC BOILER I
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Swindon branc BLIND fBL1ND I
The Rowdy Bunch disabled youth club, rom £3 °m 20 £20
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persons home in Ocotol
All types of blinds including pleated, wood venetians, e^^^^ f
Councillor David Cox: "This is going to be a awnings and canopies. a`i Vi
sparkling occasion with live local entertainment Full fitting & measuring service of cash and carry discounts
to suit a variety of tastes. I'd like many people
Factory Showroom open at BSS House, Cheney Manor Ind. Estate, Swindo
to join me at this great fund raising event." y y y
Coen: Monda - Frida , 9.30am - 5.3Oom • Saturda 10.00am - 4.00om
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Details from the Ma or's office, tel: 463002