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The Link Magazine • April 2003
Bid for a dinosaur to help Abby's fund Crocus walk on Mothering
Sunday, 30 March
A six year old from Haydon Wick is donating an unusual prize to help the Abby Smith Appeal.
A familv ramble around
Rachel Carter Abby's cancer was di- Peatmoor Lagoon from
won a monster fi- agnosed. She said, "I the Nine Elms pub in
breglass dinosaur in prefer my soft monkey Old Shaw Lane, loam,
a competition run when I go to bed. Ihope returning there for soup
by Asda Walmart the dinosaur will raise and rolls, and balloon
during half term. a lot of money for race (cash prize for the furthest
It's one of six in the Abby." distance travelled).
UK made for Asda. Helen said, "I was Proceeds to Breakthrough Breast
But being a bit large touched that Rachel Cancer. Make a donation on ar-
for her bedroom, thought of the appeal; rival, pay extra for the soup/roll,
Rachel and her my focus now is to help and/or buy a balloon. Buy your
mum Pat decided families who find their balloon by sending more than £1
that the model life falls to pieces when to Riddlers Cottage, Old Shaw
should be donated their child is diagnosed Lane, Swindon.
to the appeal which with a life-threatening
is raising money for disease."
Swindon children's Bids for the model
cancer charity can be made by writing
CALM and the John to the Abby Smith Ap- over 10
Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Other donations include items peal, c/o The Link, Papermakers
Abby Smith died aged three sent by Gary Lineker, Jilly Cooper, House, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7BD WE COME TO YOU
from a brain tumour last July. A Barbara Windsor, Tracey Shaw and to be passed on to Helen. The high-
fund-raising evening organised by Martin Kemp. Swindon personali- est will be chosen later in the year. AT HOME OR WORK'
her mother Helen in the HTS con- ties Billie Piper and Julian Clary Tickets for the 27 June fundrais- * FREE
ference centre at Lydiard House have sent signed photos. ing evening are available from ° collection & delivery
on 27 June, with live music and a Sainsburys, Tescos and Asda Hazel Cherry on 526571. W* Servicing & repairs
grand auction, will celebrate her have made major donations and • Walmart winners: see page 6.
life and thank those who have Intel have contributed £500. Small BIKE WE ALSO SELL
DOCTOR
helped the family. shops have helped as well, like • New cycles
A wide range of items have been Party Box in Wootton Bassett who * Parts & accessories
donated for auction, including a have donated 200 balloons.
signed snooker cue from Stephen Helen is a part time teacher at
Hendrey and a mini-cricket bat Haydonleigh School and Rachel
signed by former PM John Major. was in her class in 2001 before

Spirit of Swindon heads for the Arctic
Months of fitness preparation and negotiations with potential spon- THE VILLAGE TAVERN c ^,'
sors are coming to a head for Norman Butler from Westlea. On 2 April l
he flies out to Canada to take part in the Arctic Challenge race for the T%e coln^rru/(/ri ?aZ o^rgaaw a ooweelsb /
Magnetic North Pole. Toothill Village Centre, Swindon (01793) 421 124
He'll be pulling a 70kg sled over said, "the Atlantic row has been an
400 miles of frozen ice for up to a invaluable asset in the mental, Michael, Stacey and their new, •,.; ; . ;;
month and ensuring he stays out physical and practical preparations a ®o e e .
of the way of curious polar bears, for the race and it gives us a good fully qualifed chef, John McGrath,
Fifteen months ago Norman chance of winning." invite you to enjoy the new menu
rowed the Atlantic in his self-built For last minute sponsorship de-
boat, the Spirit of Swindon. With tails, contact Norman on 882197 or and mouth watering cuisine in the
Arctic Race team colleagues Steven 0771 258 6945 or mail: norman@ new Tavern restaurant.
East and Dr Mike Krinhaltz, Nor- benwellclose.freeserve.co.uk
man is set on carrying Swindon's Information can also be found at Evening meals served Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm to 9pm
name to the top of the world. He www.conquerandsurvive.com Lunch time, Monday to Saturday 12noon to 2pm
Sunday carvery 12noon to 3pm
Sign the flag and have your name taken to the Magnetic North Pole. Norman
with the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire Sir Maurice Johnston and sponsors left,
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