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Youngsters call for their needs CYCLE REPAIRS
to be supported at Lydiard Over 25 years experience
A group of pupils from Uplands Special School at the North Swindon
Learning Campus visited the newly restored Lydiard Park in early FREE collection
June and discovered more can be done to cater for children with
profound and multiple learning difficulties. & delivery from
They looked longingly over the home or work
fence into the toddlers’ play area ★ Servicing & repairs Serving Swindon
with its large, ground level sand- ★ Cycle hire for 90 years
pit and the exciting equipment in
the adventure playground. But the ★ Parts & accessories Legal problems?
children enjoyed their walk ALSO: Wheelchair & We have the answers
through the park to the recently pushchair repair service
reopened historic walled garden Telephone 526601
where they could smell the flow- For a fast, friendly service, call
ers. Phil Mitchell on 874873 day or eve. www.morrisonandmasters.co.uk
Uplands teacher Lorna Breslin or 07850 650956 (mobile) Morrison & Masters Ltd
said children and teachers were
keen to see what was on offer at Lorna Breslin, right, with Charlie Harmen,
the new Lydiard, but were disap- Shaw Chiropractic Clinic
Kate Bradbury with Vanessa Mapstone
pointed at the limited facilities for
children with learning difficulties, Toothill councillor Steve Wake- IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM:
particularly those in wheelchairs. field who accompanied the visit
“We’ve always enjoyed coming to said the council should listen to ❍ Backache, Leg Pain ❍ Neck, Shoulder, Arm Pain
Lydiard because of its open spaces the children and their families. ❍ Headache & Migraine ❍ Sciatica
and ease of access for the minibus, “Lorna has pointed out that ❍ Sports Injury ❍ Numbness Open
and our families love visiting be- Lydiard is good for some children ❍ Scoliosis ❍ Arthritis Saturdays
cause of the free parking. with disability but we need to look ❍ Whiplash
“It would be great to have a sand- at how we can offer more stimula-
pit at wheelchair height, pathways tion for those with profound learn- YOU SHOULD CONSIDER CONSULTING A CHIROPRACTOR
designed to give wheelchair users ing difficulties.” SANDRA E. DAVIES D.C. & ASSOCIATES
different experiences and an area The Lydiard Park Management Members of BCA • Registered with GCC Members of the College of Chiropractors
where all the senses can be stimu- Board is looking at the ideas put Also: Child Screening • Free information Sheets • Ergonomic and Rehabilitation Products
lated.” forward by Lorna and the children.
Tel: (01793) 887801
Garden offers a well for contemplation www.shawchiropracticclinic.co.uk
After a long search for somewhere symbolic to remember children
who have lost their lives to cancer, Swindon’s Cancer & Leukaemia
Movement has formed a deep link with Lydiard Park in the restored
walled garden.

Rotary Club of Old Town president Trevor Embling with CALM parents,
Jackie Lambeth and Sam Jarvis
A bench close to a well and Lydiard House, said, “CALM is a
handpump at the centre of the gar- fantastic charity: we are all de-
den gives families, friends and visi- lighted that Lydiard can play a
tors a point to reflect and bring part in providing a lovely place for
comfort. families and friends to visit.”
CALM member Sam Jarvis from Duck race on again
Haydon Wick said the well is more
than a memorial. “It’s a beautiful Torrential rain and flooding at the
spot where we can remember chil- end of May forced postponment of
dren lost to cancer, make wishes of the annual Rotary Club duck race
hope for those undergoing treat- at the River Ray on Wootton
ment and also enjoy the open Bassett Road to raise money for
spaces and fresh air in the park. the CALM well restoration fund.
“We are so pleased that the Ro- The event has been resched-
tary Club of Old Town is helping uled for Sunday 22 July, 3pm.
us raise the £10,000 contribution to It’s not too late to buy a duck on
the well restoration and furniture.” the day or call 521464 before. Get
Sarah Finch-Crisp, keeper of there early.

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