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Beyond the Tsunami Charles Lucas
'2005 is our chance to go down in history for what we did do. r,7#701'117,717 what we didn 7 do "Bono I P, ^ VAT & Marshall
The devastation in Asia has highlighted the plight of poorer countries and with changes in the environment,
equally terrible disasters caused by humans are predicted. South Swindon MP Julia Drown, a leading
supporter of less advantaged nations, reflects on what should be learnt from the tragedy.
The people of Swindon have re- the annual meeting of the world's But as Bono has said: "2005 is
sponded magnificently to the most powerful leaders, as we ll as our chance to go down in history We're on
challenge presented by the terri- take over the Presidency of the for what we did do, rather than
ble natural disaster in Asia. European Union. what we didn't do."
I thank all the many thousands We can use these positions to I'd urge readers to get involved
who have donated money or sup- press the international community in what is a historic opportunity. side
plies, or given their time for the for an all-out assault on poverty. You can find out more by going to
relief effort. The Brit- the web site or by contacting my
ish government has office on 615444. Together we can
committed £75 million Make Poverty History. For experienced, practical help call
to the immediate hu- www.makepovertyhistory.org Swindon 5 11055 as
manitarian response.
And it is pressing for a
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And poverty isn't Julia Drown with Sir Bob at the Make Poverty
History launch in November highlighting the
the only major world-
wide concern. Global miserly amount the UK spends on international aid Can Chiropractic help me?
warming, if not tackled, is likely to The Make Poverty History cam- How much will it cost?
cause not only destruction here in paign is doing just that. The cam-
Britain and internationally but paign is backed by the British Gov-
We are often asked, "What's the best way
even more pover ty, ill health and ernment as well as by celebrities
of finding out whether a doctor of
catastrophes. And, as so often is such as Sir Bob Geldof and Bono.
chiropractic can help mn problem?"
the case, it is the poorest who suf- Many people in Swindon have al-
fer most as a result. Yet not all ready pledged their support for it. We believe the answer can be found in a
world leaders have taken this This needs to be — and I'm glad complete chiropractic consultation and
looming disaster seriously. to say is likely to be - the biggest examination, including x-rays. And to help
2005 is a key year to make poli- campaign the world has ever seen. find out for sure, we will do a complete
ticians internationally face up to In my role as Chair of the All Party consultation and examination, including These procedures normally
these challenges. The Millennium Parliamentary Group on Heavily cost £100 or more!
x-rays, if necessary, for just (Does not include personal
Development Goals, adopted by Indebted Poor Countries I am
injury cases or car accidents
world leaders just five years ago, working with the campaign to en- £15. resulting in insurance claims.)
included a halving of poverty by sure Parliament plays its part.
2015. With the political wi ll this is A House of Commons reception Testimonials
possible and affordable. Yet, still, in November to launch the cam- From Angie: My ten week old daughter hated travelling in the c•ar.
30,000 children die each day from paign was packed and I've raised Every journey was a nightmare for both her and me. Now two
easily avoidable diseases. the issue at Prime Minister's Ques- months after cranial treatrnent , from Dr Mark Blokland at the
I'm proud that it is the British tion Time. Ridgeway Chiropractic Clinic, she happily travels. In fact she falls
Government that is leading the Nowhere is more action needed asleep most times. Travelling is now a pleasure ... Thanks Mark
way on tackling these issues. It is than in Africa, the only continent
making climate change a central to have got poorer in the last 25 Teresa writes: After coming to Ridgeway Chiropractic Clinic for
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issue for 2005 as well as a massive years. In sub-Saharan Africa, with t eatment I no longer feel tired and lethargic. 1 now feel alive! I have
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extension of debt relief and a reor- the present rate of progress, the a complete , feeling of `well-being'. My monthl maintenance
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ganisation of world trade to fa- goal of halving poverty will not be programme is my t eat to m self ... Thanks Guys.
vour developing countries. The achieved until 2150.
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