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10 The Link Magazine • May 2002
Marvellous year for the Mayor
BEVIRS Councillor David Cox and the Mayoress Jenny Dean look back over an energetic year

and say thank you to all the people who made it one to remember
SOLICITORS It was a great honour to be chosen During our visit to Salzgitter I
as the Mayor of Swindon on 18 had to open a new rail cross-
for Independent May last year, and what a wonder- ing that was named Swindon
Financial Advice ful year it has been. It has been Bridge. This was a great sur-
very enjoyable, meeting lots of prise and it gave me great
See us first for impartial guidance
on investment and money matters people from all walks of life. pride to do it for the people of
The Mayoress Jenny and myself Swindon.
Offices in Swindon, have represented Swindon at won- As the No 1 Citizen of Swin-
Wootton Bassett and Caine
derful places like Buckingham Pal- don, I had over 800 engage-
Contact Jeremy Angell ace, the Nicaraguan Embassy and ments at many clubs, societies
on 01249 814536 the University of Bath. and businesses throughout the
We had the opportunity to visit borough. It was marvellous to
Authorised by the Financial Services
Authority to conduct investment business our two twin towns: Ocotal inNica- see so much going on in the
ragua and Salzgitter in Germany. town that I was not aware of.
Doors have been opened that
I did not know existed.
LOSE WEIGHT BODY THERAPY One thing that has come
FEEL GREAT CENTRE home to us is the vast number
of volunteers, carers and help-
We have the fastest ers that are in Swindon, 'The
and most effective weight loss Volunteer Family' as we call
programme available. them. These are unsung he-
roes, giving so much and Opening Swindon Briike in Salzgitter
You can still eat your on a visit in early-April with the city
never asking in return.
favourite foods, you'll have mayor Herr Helmut Knebl
incredible energy, and the inches Specialising in: I selected three charities to
will disappear week after week. Cellulite massage support and promote during
Therapeutic massage our year, but also said that I would them during the year.
Naturally derived products I have had visitors from many
Sports massage help as many other charities as I
30 day money back guarantee
For both men and women could. countries and walks of life to the
Full customer follow up Day and evening appointments With my motto being 'action not Parlour; it was with great pride
Call Brian or Jan on 01793 872 65 available • Free car parking words' I found myself dressed as that I showed them the Civic Of-
an Ugly Sister in a panto for the fices and the town's treasures. I
(Independent Herhalifedistributor) Call 01793 514055 or 07719 540746
www.feeigood lookgood. net Shaftesbury Centre, Percy Street, Swindon NSPCC; abseiling down the WH have tried to invite as many peo-
Smith building for the Prospect ple as possible to 'tea in the par-
Hospice; running and cycling from lour,' especially the youngsters and
the Houses of Parliament in Lon- the elderly, to see and hear about
don to Swindon for Threshold Swindon's history and heritage.
Housing Link, and walking a mara- Jenny and myself are ordinary
thon with Swindon Twin Peaks on people that were given the honour
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11/12 May, 26 miles in a bra for of being Swindon's No 1 people.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Little did we realise that we
Jenny participated in the Race would be involved with so much.
'The Magic Chains of Office' never
Community Dividend for Life at Lydiard and the NSPCC ceased to amaze us. It opened our
walk in Hyde Park.
I have also tried to be involved eyes and ears. Wherever they went
Scheme with as many organisations as I they gave pleasure to the people. It
was a humbling experience.
possibly could, such as being pa-
tron of the Christ Church Skyline We both congratulate Cllr Stan
A minimum of 1% Appeal. We have formed a won- Pajack and his wife Dawn on being
of the Society's derful relationship with the Swin- the new mayor and mayoress and
hope that their year will be as ful-
don Talking Newspapers for the
profits are Blind and recorded four tapes for filling as ours.
returned to David, putting himself at risk at last year's
projects to benefit Swindon city festival The Mayor and
Mayoress of
the local community r ' Swindon
proudly present
through the • gym ;, The Kentwood Choir

Community in the
Dividend Scheme. Council Chamber
^r Civic Office
If you think a project ° " t Euclid Street
you know of could qualify Tuesday 14 May
for a grant of up to £ 1,000, 8pm - 9.15pm
The Vorda Playgroup in Highworth
call 0800 435902 - helped by the Co-op / ^- Tickets £to,
including buffet,
for more information from the Mayor's
♦♦1 Secretary, tel: 463599
Oxford, Swindon & Gloucester All proceeds to the
Mayor's charities