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The Link Magazine • July 2005 3
Smiles from Swindon bring joy to Ukraine 11 Charles Lucas
Two dentists from the town, who run a charity called Smile Menders, have brought hope to people in a
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part of Ukraine who might never ever receive dental treatment.
Brendon Ball from the Fresh- mobile and the supplies
brook Dental Practice and ortho- cannot be used until layers
dontist Richard Swift and their of officialdom have
wives returned in mid-June from checked that the paper-
their latest visit to the Cherkassy work matches the delivery.
We're on
region of Ukraine, having deliv- "We were told that the
ered a former Wiltshire Health Au- caravan we towed there in
thority mobile dental surgery for 2003 had now been used to :,s+
use in remote rural districts where treat 15,000 people in coun-
side
dental treatment is very limited. try towns, many who
Brendon said the trip was un- whom would never see a
eventful, except for a couple of dentist."
delays by bureaucrats who still A schedule of work for For experienced, practical help call
think Ukraine is part of the Soviet the mobile has already been 'Share the wealth,' Swindon 571055 ,s
Union. "We were very well re- prepared, to take dental says Comrade Lenin.
ceived in Cherkassy and honoured care to people living in the Brendan Ball toasts
by the local government and health far reaches of the region fraternal friendship
between the people of
authorities for the help we have which is as big as Wales.
Swindon and Ukraini
provided since 1999. Even so, the However the chronic state ?ilh Arkell's best brew
Brendon, right, hands over the keys of of the back roads would Esta&1isked over bars
the mobile to Dr Ivan Kovolenko, direc- determine how far it can go. easier to transfer money to them //
tor of dental services in Cherkassy Brendon said the work of Smile knowing they can buy materials to 'WE COME TO YOU
Menders will be changing because keep the caravan and mobile sur- AT HOME OR WORK'
of the rapid improvements in gery supplied.
Ukraine. "We're going to move "We're going to concentrate on * FREE
away from collecting and deliver- training in up-to-date methods and collection & delivery
ing equipment which is very time also improving dental health edu- * Servicing & repairs
consuming. We've built excellent cation so that people don't have to K E WE ALSO SELL
partnerships with dental special- visit a dentist. DOCTOR * New cycles
ists and health officials in "Smile Menders could also be
Cherkassy and it's now much looking at other countries where * Parts & accessories
dental care needs improving."
Bringing more community into centre • More pictures can be seen at
www.swindonlink.com
A group of volunteers have reopened the cafe at Freshbrook Commu-
nity Centre to create another focal point for community life.
Can Chiropractic help me?
How much will it cost?

We are often asked, "What's the best way
of finding out whether a doctor of
chiropractic can help iii problem?"
We believe the answer can be found in a
complete chiropractic consultation and
examination, including x-rays. And to help
find out for sure, we will do a complete These procedures normally
consultation and examination, inc Iuding cost £ 100 or more!
x-rays, if necessary, for just (Does not include personal
injury cases or car accidents
£15. resulting in insurance claims.)

Testiinoizials
BBC Radio Swindon presenter Sandy Martin opens the cafe zoith help from Eleanor From Angie: My ten week old daughter hated travelling in the car.
Brockbank Every journey was a nightmare for both her and me. Now two
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A cafe area was in the building's knows what friendships and new months after cranial treatment fi oru Dr Mark Blokland at the
original design when it opened projects will emerge." Ridgeway Chiropractic Clinic, she happily travels. In fact she falls
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over 20 years ago but has only The Freshbrook community cafe asleep most times. Travelling is now a pleasu e ... Thanks Mark
been used occasionally to serve opens on Wednesdays 11am to Teresa writes: After corning to Ridgeway Chiropractic Clinic for
teas and coffee. 2pm for tea, coffee, soft drinks, treatment l no longer feel tired and lethargic. I now feel alive! I have
Project organiser Tina Mackie sandwiches, cakes and biscuits. If a complete , feeling of `well-being'. My nionthh maintenance
said, "a few women were talking more volunteers join a rota of help- r y
progrcmrme is ms t eat to m self'... Thanks Guys.
about wanting to do something ers, it could open more often from
positive in their community. The September. If i ou are experiencing an} of these sympturns,
cafe gives residents a place to get Drop into the cafe to offer your call our office for an appointment
together, talk, exchange ide i,; vc ho help.
01793 814567
Space to let Mark Blokland and Associates (GCC Registered) •
Ridgeway Chiropractic Clinic
Toothill Community Centre has some sessions available to hire out to Ridg —,V
groups in need of space to meet. For details of vacant times, call www.ridgeway-health.com
Annette Kennedy between 9am and 12noon weekdays on 614492. Fairwater Stables, High Street, Wroughlon