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Are you meant to be a mentor? Sale starts

Do you want to make a real difference to a young person's life? What Tuesday
better time than New Year to think about using your life experience • 3rd January
as a mentor.
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particular those facing difficulties. Mentors receive training, guid-
Having a mentor can make a ance and supervision to ensure
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they strive to become the best they ported in their role. Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm
can be. Having someone who is If mentoring sounds as if it's for
interested in them, who takes them you, call Helena Robinson on 0845
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Moon raker gig to aid Oz project
An evening of Irish music and dancing is set to raise funds for the
Joshua Foundation, which grants wishes to terminally ill children.
The event at the Moonrakers on
25 February is being organised by
Liam Kerrigan from Walcot, below,
together with friends Chloe Little
from Shaw and Ceri Rees from
Purton.
The charity, set up in memory of
Joshua Cornelius, has set an over-
seas challenge called The Oz Expe-
rience. To succeed, Liam and his
friends must reach a fundraising
target. Half of the money they raise
will go straight to the charity. The
other half will be used to fund a
trip to help with conservation
projects run by the Australian Con-
servation Team volunteers. Their
work could include everything
from planting trees, working at a
koala bear reserve, tending to the
protection of fairy penguins and
learning about aboriginal culture.

Ceri, back, Liam and Chloe
Liam said, "this is going to be a
once in a lifetime experience for all
of us. We're really proud to be
involved with the foundation as
there are many children who re-
ally deserve a last wish."
Joshua's grandparents will at-
tend the evening to talk about
Joshua and the work of the charity.
For tickets contact Liam on 07708
181656, or mail: liamkerrigan8
@hotmail.co.uk .
www.thejoshuafoundation.co.uk