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Big changes Holiday of a lifetime for more Chernobyl children
on the buses Simple pleasures such as paddling in the sea or a day at the zoo are likely to be the highlights of a holiday
The growth of Swindon over the in August for a group of children from Belarus.
last few years has forced a major The Swindon branch of Cher- teries, London and a bird of prey “The generosity of people to
review of the Thamesdown Trans- nobyl Children Life Line (CCLL) centre. these children is absolutely fantas-
port bus network, the first since has funded their flights and or- There will be plenty of activi- tic,” said Gin. “We’re quite well
2002. ganised an unforgettable month of ties around Swindon including ice known now thanks to The Link;
Services in some areas are to be activities for the youngsters. people come up to us to say they
improved and reduced in others The charity brings children have followed the story over the
where there is less use of buses. suffering the after effects of last two years since the local group
However, Thamesdown Trans- the Chernobyl nuclear power was established. In fact, almost all
port wants to hear from residents station disaster 21 years ago of our host families have come
before the schedule is finalised. to the UK for respite from the through stories in the magazine.”
Paul Jenkins, Thamesdown damage caused by radiation. New hosts, fundraisers and sup-
Transport’s managing director It is estimated that one porters are always welcome.
said, “we would welcome feed- month’s stay can extend their Call Gin on 728251 for details.
back about the new routes from life expectancy by two years. www.swindon.ccll.org.uk
existing and potential customers. Gin McGiffin, chair of Swin-
The new network will see more don CCLL, who lives in
buses being provided in North Oakhurst , has been involved Looking ahead. Supermarine RFC have al- SWINDON FASCIA
Swindon and will include the first with hosting four groups of ready made a commitment to finance the cost Family business since 1983
stage of service provision to the children. She explained that a of bringing up to 20 children to Swindon in For a Quality Installation
Wichelstowe development. trip to the coast is a huge at- December. CCL fundraiser Sally Huggins is
“In some other areas frequen- traction for the children. pictured with coach Hywel Rees and social
cies are being reduced in line with “They are usually delighted club chairman Martin ‘Bruno’ Bryan
current demand.” to spend the day on a beach as they skating, Tae Kwon Do, horse rid-
Leaflets explaining and illustrat- live in a landlocked country and ing, rugby and a trip to the Jolly
ing the revised network are avail- will never have seen the sea. A trip Roger indoor play park.
able at libraries, Swindon Infor- to the Cotswold Wildlife Park is Medical matters are very im-
mation Centre, Great Western another favourite as most of the portant and Brendon Ball of the
Hospital, Swindon Council offices. youngsters will be seeing the ani- Freshbrook Dental Practice will For windows, doors & bargeboards
Details from: www.thamesdown- mals for the first time in their lives. give the children free check-ups For free & friendly advice on our
transport.co.uk Nineteen children will stay with and any necessary treatment. full range of Gutter/Fascia systems
Views on the changes due to host families until 17 August. They There will also be a sight test at professionally installed and guaranteed, call
introduced in October should ar- will enjoy trips to Center Parcs, Specsavers who will fit glasses if Swindon 855700 / 855800
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