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Ken’s big climb for epilepsy

Epilepsy sufferer Ken Kimber, from Peatmoor, will be donning his walking boots in May to climb Ben Nevis, to boost awareness and raise
money for Epilepsy Action.
Father of two teenagers Ken was now travel to work at a school in “Sufferers can respond to differ- to be carried out for doctors to be
diagnosed with epilepsy in 2001 Devizes. ent things, such as fl ashing lights, confi dent of such procedures.
and initially struggled with what As a registered member of diet, during times of particular Ken’s big climb takes place on 10
to many is an invisible disability. Epilepsy Action, Ken has become hormonal change or often, stress. May. Coach holiday company PS
He had to surrender his driving acutely aware of the needs of suf- These can cause seizures which can Travel, based near Bristol, have al-
licence while his condition was ferers. “Epilepsy is an illness that be a very frightening experience for ready promised a £100 contribution.
investigated, which meant chang- can affect anyone, at any age and both the sufferer and their friends To sponsor him online, see: www.
ing his teaching job to one within from any walk of life,” he said. “Six and family. For some sufferers they justgiving.com/kenkimber
Swindon. out of ten people with epilepsy have are a daily occurrence, unmanaged
Living with a far milder form of no known cause for their disability. and uncontrolled. “ Curry night in aid of
the disability than other sufferers, Further research needs to be made Epilepsy Action is raising money Epilepsy Action
and thanks to medication, Ken is into how hereditary the condition to support sufferers with advice
able to live a normal life and can is, and into what triggers it off. helplines, dedicated nurses and Ken has also booked a charity night
specialised publications. Some can at the Bombay Lounge restaurant
be treated through surgery, but as at Peatmoor Village Centre on 7
the illness is localised within the April. Call 887799 to book a table
brain, to support the charity.
brain, much more research needs much more research needs
brain, much more research needs
Sounds of Oz at Orchid Vale
A class topic about Australian Aboriginals led Year One pupils at class topic about Australian Aboriginals led Year One pupils at
A
Orchid Vale on a trail of discovery, ending up with a special visitor
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