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The Link Magazine • October 2002 31
Ready to parade for the Lord Mayor of London Learn to speak out
A forty year old Morris Minor restored to as new condition in Shaw The Swindon Speakers Club ainis
is being prepared by David Reed to drive to London to take part in the to help its members develop and
Lord Mayor's show on 9 November. practice effective speaking skills. DUNCANI
Although David has a company car his passion for Morris Minors Club members make prepared
prevented him getting rid of the car in 1997 after on and off restoration and impromptu speeches and help P
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efforts since he bought it from his daughter in 1985. Having decided to is given in the use of voice, ges- Zloun 4oca2 'e#il4€ C''oO a^cy
do a proper job he did the whole restoration in his garage, apart from tures and humour. Members learn
the body re-spray, engine overhaul and selt belt renewal. to chair meetings, speak to cam- Vehicles for Hire at Competitive Rates
Doris the Morris has been rebuilt from the chassis up using only era, evaluate their presentations Cars • Vans • Luton Tail-Lifts
genuine antique parts to achieve maximum authenticity. During resto- and help each other with construc- 272 Ermin Street
ration David found two spare wires which when traced led to sema- tive advice for improvement. Stratton St. Margaret. Swindon
phore trafficators slots which had been covered up with body filler. The Meetings in the Crosslink Cen- Tel: 822193
flashing indicators were removed and original second hand flipper tre, Stratton St Margaret are Radio de-coding while you wait
trafficators found. Also in his garage is a restored vehicle Ruby the friendly and encouraging to help
Austin 7. build confidence. FREE PARKING
David and his wife Patricia will be driving in the Morris Minor Club's To find out more, call Lynda Open daily 8.30am - 5.30pm
cavalcade which is raising money for the NSPCC. Wright on 770986. Sundays 8.30am - 9.30am
Getting readi for the show David and Patricia Reed
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