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2 swindonlink.com • August 2008
Fun, advice and information set for Seniors Well-Being Day

Distraction burglaries are under the spotlight at this year’s Seniors Well Being Day, which takes place on Thursday 28 August at the Punjabi
Community Centre in Gorse Hill.
Trickster, a musical production hand are the Swindon crime reduc- success with over 150 older people as possible come along to see what
with a serious message featuring tion team, the council’s lifestyle attending, all of whom said the day services are available to them and
an elderly gentleman who is preyed development team, Age Concern was useful and enjoyable. to get more clued up on how to
upon by people with criminal inten- Swindon, Victim Support, Options “This year promises to be bigger prevent becoming a potential victim
tions will be performed at 10am. Plus, the Parkinson’s Disease Soci- and better so I hope as many people in their home.”
Throughout the day, organised ety, the police, the fire and rescue
by Swindon Borough Council, the service and Swindon Carers.
Primary Care Trust and KeepAble, From 10am to 3pm, there will be Big bounce extravaganza set for West
older people, family, friends and information stands, advisors to talk The 24 Hour Gym at Hillmead Estate, off Mead Way, West Swindon
supporters, can meet representa- to, a prize draw to win an electric is holding a huge family open day on Saturday 2 August, from 1pm
tives from over 30 agencies and scooter and a free lunch. to 9.30pm, in aid of GWR Kids.
voluntary organisations covering a Lara McShee, Community Safety
wide range of services which help Officer for Commercial Regula- Over 20 super inflata- ley Ann-Skeetes, left,
seniors lead a fulfilling life. tion at Swindon Borough Council, bles will be available to will make up a really
Just a few of the organisations on said, “last year’s event was a great try out, alongside stalls, exciting day.
exhibitions and live per- The event is fully
formances. insured and supervised
A disco dome, two fire
It’s simple! engines, a bungee run, a and all inflatable pro-
viders are members of
1 You drop it off 4FW wrestling demo and the British Inflatable
2 We sell it on eBay for you fair ground rides are just Hire Association.
To find out more or
a few attractions, whilst
3 We send you a cheque music from local groups to enter a team for the
Turn your treasures into cash including Beatbullyz, hot from inflatable human football tourna-
and let us sell your unwanted their TV ap- ment, call into the 24 Hour Gym
items on eBay for you. pearance on or phone 881900.
Hollyoaks, www.24hrgym.co.uk
Call us now 0845 22 694 22 and celebrity www.wiltshiresgwrfm.co.uk
visitors like
Let Us Auction It Ltd, BSS House, Unit 36 Miss Swin-
Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon SN2 2PJ don, boxer Family fun day in aid of
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