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The Link Magazine • June 2004 3
Wonderful mum is an inspiration
With no doubt West Swindon mum Susan Trowbridge, 44, can really be called a super woman and _ -------, ,..
deserved the all-expenses paid trip to London with her family to attend the Asda/Sun Wondermum Estatfished over 1
awards for five finalists at the Savoy Hotel on 20 May.
COME TO YOU
Susan from Cartwright 4 is a wonderful nanny and my
Drive, Shaw was nominate d son's best friend." AT HOME OR WORK'
by her daughter Natalie in Susan has had her own trials * FREE
recognition for the love and t C recently. Last year Kevin was l collection & delivery
hope she has given to her ' '' '^" made redundant then a few Servicing & repairs
three children, the eight . : weeks later a beauty salon ven-
children she and husband .. lure collapsed when a partner BIKE WE ALSO SELL
Kevin have provided long suddenly pulled out. The stress DOCTOR * New cycles
term foster care for over the - resulted in a bout of viral men- * Parts & accessories
last eighteen years, and also ° ingitis. But Susan re-gained her
their adopted son. strength and now holds down
Natalie said, "my mother three jobs as well as training to
is an incredible person who be a hairdresser at Swindon Col-
gives so much to all around ' y^ i lege.
her. She will do whateve : Although she did not win,
she can for you and is the " '''=` * , Susan said she came away feel- II Charles Lucas
most loving, fun, exciting, -, ing a winner in herself. "The ^I V^A T I & Marshall
caring, brilliant mum in the P other women finalists all had
world. Her commitment to truly incredible stories, told on
the children who have come A toast for Swindon heroine Susan Trowbridge an amazing day. I hardly re-
into our home for long term by Craig Layhee, West Swindon Asda member anything about it be-
availability manager, left, husband Kevin
foster care has been incred- cause I was crying so much.
ible; she and my dad have and daughter Natalie I've been spoilt so much and I We're on
made such a close knit and sup- "When I had my son at an early would like to thank everybody
portive family. age, she was my strength and now who has given me this experience."

Disability group to open up new horizons side
The first meeting of a new group for people with disabilities living in West Swindon takes place on 24
June and organisers want to hear from anybody who would like to get involved.
There is no tivities - Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook. For experienced, practical help call
group in the area whether it is For details beforehand, call Tina Swindon 5 11055
specifically aim- regular coffee or Lorraine at the project on 871303.
ed at the disa- and discussion
bled, but chronic sessions or day
arthritis sufferer trips in suitable Can Chiropractic help me?
Tina Mackie transport. How much will it cost?
wants to put that "The differ-
right. ent rooms at the We are often asked, "What's the best was
"Three years Family Project of finding out whether a doctor of
ago I was crawl- means that chiropractic can help my problem?"
ing up the wall older people
because I could can chat in one We believe the answer can be found in a
not get out with- area, whilst complete chiropractic consultation and
out help, and mums with examination, including x-rays. And to help
there wasn't disabled chil- find out for sure, we will do a complete
anything to go Tina and Lorraine, looking for people dren, or chil- consultation and examination, including These procedures normally
to," she said, with disabilities in West Swindon dren at special cost £100 or more!
"Then I started to join their new group school during x-rays, if necessary, for just (Does not include personal
to get involved the day, can get £15. injury cases or car accidents
resulting in insurance claims.)
with the family project. Now it's together in another."
time to start a group for others She added that the group will
who cannot get about easily, and offer a free creche and a welfare Testimonial
also their families who may need rights' adviser will also be avail- Hi! Something amazing has happened!
support." able. An internet accessible com- On Frida evening I went out with Dale to the cinema, had a Chinese,
y
Tina is working with Lorraine puter is also available on the a few glasses of wine stayed up until midnight!!
Pursey whose husband is disabled. ground floor and training can be Nothing amazing about that I hear you say. But for me it is! I have not been
"We have no idea how many peo- provided for new users. out with my husband on a Friday night for several years. All the weekend has
ple with disabilities live in West The West Swindon Disability eve held for me was headaches, pain, exhaustion and bed before 10pm. After
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Swindon. As this is a new venture, Group first meets on Thursday 24 5 weeks of treatment my quality of life has al eady improved. Thanks Paul
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we hope they will come forward June, 10am to 12noon at the West
with ideas and help organise ac- Swindon Family Project, 15 If you want to get a life - get a chiropractor
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Love ' ale ie Taylor
West Swindon Family Project multicultural dinner and dance
If con are experiencing any of these symptoms,
The Winners Lounge, Swindon Town FC
Saturday 3 July, 7pm till 11 pm. Music from Sounds of Darkness call our office for an appointment A43,,
01793 814567
Food and complimentary soft drinks included. STFC prices apply to 84 oos pei,es RD
drinks purchased at bar. Tickets: £7.50 adults; under 12s: £3.50 Mark Blokland and Associates (GC( Registered) 1t6
from: Amy Dhillon: 886665: Tina Mackie: 07980 861504 Ridgeway Chiropractic Clinic 84M4
o M4
Mina Bhogal: 07773 267123 www.ridgeway-health.com 54361 "s
Fairwater Stables, High Street, Wrou izhton
Free entry into Adult raffle on night. All proceeds to the family project