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The Link Magazine • November 2002 2

Surprise award for good neighbour
Swindon councillors took a brief break from their struggles to keep the council on an even keel on 26
'1. el¢6rating 10 dears 1992 - 2002`
September to recognise the voluntary work of Kathy Kirby, 73, who lives at George Tweed Gardens,
Shaw Village Centre.
WE COME TOYOU`/
Unbeknowed to Kathy, George Tweed Gardens, par- AT HOME OR WORK'
her friends Jean Waller and ticularly when they get to-
Joyce Telling had written to gether for parties. Apparently 4 * FREE
the Mayor nominating her her pole dancing performance ° collection & delivery
to receive a citizen's award is very entertaining. > Ask Servicing & repairs
in the good neighbour cat- The Mayor told the coun-
egory. cil there had been many ex- BIKE WE ALSO SELL
DOCTOR
Joyce said Kathy had cellent nominations but * New cycles
given her a new spirit to live Kathy's commitment to oth- * Parts & accessories
after an unsuccessful opera- ers moved the judges.
tion for Meniers Disease a Having been driven to the
few years ago had left her council offices in the Mayor's
bed ridden, deaf in one ear car, Kathy said they had plans
and off balance. "Kathy is for afterwards. "I hope the
such a good friend; she The Mayor coun Stan Pajak presents Kathy Kirby council meeting goes on a bit
helped get me out of my flat with a certificate of appreciation and an engraved so we can visit some pubs on
and now Igo out by myself." Galway crystal plate in front of councillors our way home." NAWAB
Jean said that she had been
hospitalised three times this year FABRIC
and Kathy was always there - for DO YOU Know an unsung nero-! FASHIONS
shopping, collecting prescriptions Two citizens awards have been made and a third will be announced at
p
and doing housework. the council meeting on 21 November. The Mayor cou Stan Pajak, SWINDON'S
She said, "Joyce saw the piece Deputy Mayor coun Derek Benfield and last year's mayor coun David BEST FABRIC
about the awards in The Link and Cox would like to receive nominations in the following categories: '^- SHOP
we thought Kathy needed recogni- Category Closing date Presentation Come and see its
tion for all her help and friendship." Environment 27 December 9 January
For Kathy, the nomination came Sporting achievement 18 February 4 March Example: silk saris only £4.99
as a complete surprise. "Helping Work for charity 10 April 24 April
others is something you do natu- The individual should have been born, or live or work in Swindon, 25 Tennyson Street, Swindon
rally," she said. "I really did not or have strong links with the borough. (Near the Health Hydro, Milton Road)
expect to get any award for it." For information about making a nomination, contact the Mayor's
Kathy's cheerful disposition is secretary Carole Deamer at the Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon Tel: 01793 611869
well known to other residents of SN1 2JH or mail: [email protected] Monday - Saturday 10am to 4pin

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