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Redhouse photographer to trek to red city
2 PERTH MOTOR HOME FOR HIRE Marcus Dimbleby is stepping up to the challenge of a cross desert trek
from Jordan to Petra from 5 to 12 October in aid of the Douglas Bader
SWIFT LIFESTYLE Foundation which supports amputees.
SUNDANCE 530LP Currently serving at RAF Ly- to capture some of the spectacular
neham as an air traffic controller, sights including breathtaking views
Seat configuration: Marcus decided to take part in the across the Jordan valley towards
1 double or 2 single beds trek to raise money as the base is Jerusalem, the Dead Sea and the
used to repatriate injured service- 2000 year old city of Petra.
EQUIPMENT INCLUDED: men, many of whom have lost limbs His target is to raise £2,000 and
Gas Heater, Fridge,
Gas cooker, Microwave and will need rehabilitation and he is already over half way there.
Fresh water tank long term help. At Digital Attraction he is offering
Mains power supply 240v/12v He will cover the hundred miles discounted photo shoots for £25,
Awning For details contact between Jordan and Petra in five including a free print, with proceeds
days, in temperatures of around going to the fund.
Mandy on 01793 702609
BATHROOM FACILITIES: 30 degrees. Having served in the There has been help from the
Shower, Toilet, Water heater or 07758 396839 desert, he knows how gruelling Lyneham curry house, Spice of Asia.
the conditions will be. "I'm look- Inspired by charity nights at Peat-
ing forward to the whole experi- moor's Bombay Lounge, Marcus
ence: sleeping under the stars, suggested a similar event in aid of
PACKAGING & STATIONERY the camaraderie and the sense of the foundation and this has led to a
AT GREAT PRICES achievement when it's over." monthly curry night in aid of other
A keen amateur photographer, RAF supported charities.
W Marcus set up his Digital Attrac- www.justgiving.com/hikejor-
4 tion studio in Redhouse two years dan2008
www.digitalattraction.co.uk
ago. He will be packing a camera

A local family business selling everything Taking the challenge in July
you need @ www.zignig.co.uk
Members and supporters of Swindon's Centre for Multiple Sclerosis
Order and pay online and have your items delivered will be taking part in an ultimate challenge when they have to carry
Or collect from our warehouse at rear of somebody with MS in a wheelchair across a 10k orienteering course
Unit 1, Bagbury Park, Lydiard Millicent in Snowdonia.
Call first on: 01793 770778
Email: [email protected] 1k1 i

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windon Mentoring \nd Self Help :
Preparing for a daunting but furl trip
Four teams from Swindon will like this before; I think it'll be a
• Youth Project be entering over the weekend of good experience.
11 to 13 July including last year's "I do exercises at home but I
Needs You Swindon mayor Michael Barnes won't mind being jolted around
and local newspaper journalist in the wheelchair; I fall a lot when
You could make this year a positive Ben Perrin. I try to walk around the house, so
One of the passengers will be I'm prepared for the bruises. It's the
turning point for a young person Sally Lawrence from Freshbrook, people who are going to be carrying
• who desperately needs a below. "I've never done anything me I feel sorry for."
Money raised will go towards
VOLUNTEER MENTOR! the MS Centre Moving Soon
appeal which has a £500,000
target to build and fit out a
Next training course starts on brand new therapy and treat-
ment centre.
20th September 2008 The MS Centre is looking at
a site in West Swindon for their
For further information/to apply, call us on : new centre but recently have
also been considering another
01793 879297 close to their present location
in Cheney Manor.
or download an application form from: To help the teams raise as
much as possible call Jackie
www.smash-youth -project.co.uk Wray on 481700 or donate via:
• Registered Charity No. 1107900 • www.justgiving.com/stcms
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