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10 The Link Magazine • July 2006 Free classifieds now available
It's the World Cup, get me out of here

There are thousands of people around the country who have no interest whatsoever in football and will be despairing at the testorone driven
highs and lows of England's campaign for glory in Germany.
But Eunice Salmon from Nine winter solstice on 21 June and our
Elms is making a habit of getting guides will perform an ancient Inca
away from all the hype and an- tribute to the sun, mountains and
guish - at least for ten days during earth."
the qualifying stages. In 2002 she Eunice left daughter Laura, 12,
hiked the Inca trail in Peru to raise to fend for herself whilst husband ,
money for Breakthrough Breast Rob and son Charles, 17, got stuck
Cancer with Walk the Walk which into England's nerve jangling
organises the overnight London progress through the first round.
Moonwalk marathon each year. Eunice said she wanted to thank
On 13 June Eunice again took off Swindon Council colleagues who .'-..
for Peru, this time as the Walk the have supported her walking
Walk liaison representative for 12 projects in Britain and abroad, es-
women from across Britain who pecially those in Environmental -s....
are also taking a break from World Health and Trading Standards wh '
Cup fever, have baked fundraising cakes by "' ^ w
Last time she likened the trip to the thousand over the last few years. : ! °' '
a long distance hiking version of • In May over 100 women from i.
Big Brother. "The walkers are of Swindon took part in the Moon
all ages and abilities; many could walk, down on peak numbers as
not get on this year's Moonwalk securing a place has become diffi- From the August 2002 Link. Eunice holding the July Golden Jubilee edition of
because it's become so popular. cult because of its popularity. The Link on a ridge overlooking Machuu Pichu with Swindon walker Ros Holland
You could say we're going to be -
walking closerncred
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"It'sI an incredible experience toincreible erie Surgery installs play facilities
hike up to 4,000 metres over three The Patients' Representative Group at Ashington Way Surgery in West Swindon have raised enough
days, seeing amazing sites along money for a children's play area within the waiting room.
the way, burning hot during the The screened area contains a se- Autumn and at the surgery recep-
The patients' group is working
day and minus 7 degrees at camp. lection of toys and books which tion desk, on a healthy eating recipe book
Altitude sickness and diarrhoea children can enjoy whilst waiting Practice manager Elaine Lorton
are common, but to see the Inca for an appointment. Group secre- said she was delighted with the and is asking patients to send in
mountain top city of Machuu Pichu tary Lesley Page said raffle tickets play area. "It's a fabulous effort by their own creations. Lesley said,
"we'd like your tasty recipes. They
as the sun breaks through at 5pm were sold when patients came to the patients' group so soon after
is fantastic. We'll be there for the must be your own and include
the up. The o sandbookswill healthyingredients. "
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Holly Lorton trying out the new children's corner at Ashington Way Surgery with,
DIBLE & ROY from left, Dr Adele Steptoe, Elaine Lorton, patient group representatives Lesley
Page, David Berry, Ethel Abear
(MARLBOROUGH)
HOUSE FURNISHERS
SALE

NOW ON

Bargains in every department
* All furnishing fabrics at least 20% off.
Many half price * All fabric remnants half price ,t
All furniture, beds, chairs, settees at least 20% off. All Recruiting for weight loss group
Afghan and Persian rugs at least 25% off Ashington House Surgery and Ashington Way Pharmacy are joining
Carpets, selected ranges at SALE price forces to trial a new weight loss clinic.
Dieticians at the Great Western Hospital are providing the training
Regular free deliveries and information needed to run the service.
to the Swindon area People who join don't have to be patients at Ashington Way but they
have to commit to attending 10 out of 12 appointments over three or four
14 - 18 The Parade, months.
Marlborough, Wilts Support and advice will be offered on a whole range of issues which
may have made it difficult to lose weight in the past.
01672 513491 A first information meeting will be held in July for anybody interested
in dealing with their weight problem. To be invited leave your name at
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm. Closed Saturday & Sunday
the surgery on 614840 or the pharmacy on 616840.