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30 The Link Magazine • September 2004
Auction in aid of the Only Fools and Horses stars sign up
Abby Smith Fund for Del Boy car less boot sale
Friday 24 September, 8pm. Saturday 4 September. 10am to 4pm, Canal Walk
DV e ere HtIW + S , dO e , eS wln On
Boyse, Marlene and Trigger, original cast members from the hit
Lots of items go under the hammer comedy show Only Fools and Horses, will be signing autographs and
of auctioneer Howard Taylor from memorabilia while a Del Boy lookalike gets the punters interested in
GWRfm to raise money for CALM the carless boot sale, alongside the Trotter three wheeler car and
and the John Radcliffe Hospital.
Trigger's double decker bus and a fun fair for children.
Tickets £15, includes buffet and
live music, from 526571 Charities and community or- whilst Chas and Dave type music
ganisations can sign up for this will add to the fun atmosphere.
Age Concern fundraising event at Age Concern Swindon organiser
Tombola
in aid of Lights for Learning £10 per pitch. Cover is provided Jacquie Sheppard said, "this is an
but groups have to bring tables excellent way to raise money and
Cricklade Town Hall and items to sell, from which they also to raise the profile of your
Saturday 25 September,
^ W 01T9312 43 Not k 07734 432805 keep the proceeds. organisation."
10am - 2pm To reserve a pitch, pick up the
Pearly Kings and Queens will
[Nil @yhoo.co.t4i Every ticket wins a prize wander the streets encouraging dog and bone and call Jacquie on
h s oppers to support local groups, 692166.
Mental Capacity Bill gets first Swindon
(JVV4 Age Concern Swindon's Annual General Meeting takes place on
public debate at Age Concern annual meeting
Friday 24 September, 2pm, in the Pilgrim Centre, Regent Circus,
Swindon.
Individual fashions The guest speaker is Lorna should go about it. It enables peo-
Easterbrook, an expert on aspects pie to plan ahead for a time when
for the of the new Mental Capacity Bill they may lose capacity.
discerning lady which is expected to be on the stat- "The need for absolute clarity in
ute book next spring, the public mind about its contents
Age Concern Swindon director has never been greater. Age Con-
Jo Osorio says the issues covered cern is pleased the government has
26 Wood Street by the bill are very important for published the bill but as a member
everyone, not just older people. of the Making Decisions Alliance,
Old Town, Swindon "The proposed legislation pro- also wants to see some changes to
Tel: 513196 vides a statutory framework to it."
empower and protect vulnerable All readers are invited to the
adults who may not be able to AGM, or for more details about
make their own decisions. It makes the Mental Capacity Bill, contact
it clear who can take decisions in Jo Osorio on 692166 or mail:
which situations and how they [email protected]
Cre'8 Schw rzkopf Hospital to home volunteers wanted
PROF ISSI ONA L
Hair & Beauty Studios The Red Cross Home From Hospi- tions, help with a meal, and some-
tal Service are looking for people times just to make a social visit to
welcome Tess Challis skin to assist patients leaving hospital build up confidence.
therapy specialist to regain independence. Volun- To find out more call the Service
teers make a weekly visit for up to Co-OrdinatorJanet Cass on 605155,
Tess is a qualified registered nurse and has six weeks to help with shopping, Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm, or
over 25 years experience, offering a new collecting pensions and prescrip- please leave a message.
revolutionary skin treatment from the USA.
Edge System is a process of resurfacing and Running target
corrective techniques treating scar tissuse,
acne, age spots rosacea, fine lines and Brian Hall from Rodbourne is planning to run 50 miles on Sunday 5
wrinkles plus designer peels and facials. September to raise £2,000 to pay for medical equipment for the
children's unit in the Great Western Hospital.
His route takes him from Coate Water into the countryside and back
along Queens Drive and through Old Town. Call him on 07799 507975
with offers of sponsorship.

Turn out your pockets, hand over the cash
The holiday season is nearly over and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance
is appealing for all those foreign coins which have been brought
home and cannot be cashed in.
With the help of American Express in Swindon, the coinage can be
converted into much needed funds to keep the Air Ambulance helicop-
ter flying. The service has to raise over £320,000 annually and does not
Complimentary professional receive any government or lottery funding.
consultations are available by
Take any spare coins into American Express, 55 Regent Street, or call
£5 discount phoning Cre'8 on 520813 for Mary Laing on 01380 739453 to arrange collection.
Hair and Beauty an appointment for the • To become a community fundraiser or to help the appeal in any other
totally new you. way, contact Tracey Edwards or Mary Laing at the Wiltshire Air
not valid with any other offer Ambulance Appeals Office, Police Headquarters, London Road, Devizes
Valid until 31 October 04 78 Thames Avenue
Haydon Wick, Swindon SN10 2DN, tel: 01380 739453 or 07970 920414, or mail: wiltshire.
[email protected] to arrange collection