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Uplifting breast cancer support group Thriller of a day at Isambard
A support group for women at any stage of breast cancer treatment and It must have been the date; people all over Swindon went mad for Comic
recovery meets monthly in The Academy at Great Western Hospital. Relief on Friday 13 March.
The group was founded by Shir- with people who are in the same We’ve chosen to feature what the kids got up to at Isambard Community
ley Garman who has been an in- situation. School where Year 7 held a superheros tug-of-war and the whole of Year
spiration to many women. As she “The group is not just about 8 donned ghoulish Michael Jackson garb to recreate the Thriller dance
battles cancer again, other mem- breast cancer; we talk about oth- in The Street, down the centre of the school.
bers have taken responsibility for er things and we’ve made some Stylish and coordinated in extreme pink for the Year 7’s tug-of-war
providing information and support. great friendships,” said Valerie.
Valerie Sanders fi rst met Shirley “We’re not about doom and gloom,
at a cancer user group. Her treat- it’s a positive, lively group; we give
ment was complete but she want- each other lots of encouragement
ed to help other people through and have a good laugh.”
the experience. “I had very good On 20 April, GWH breast care
medical care and felt I could help. nurses will be answering ques-
Some women join the group soon tions and giving updates on the
after diagnosis, others during their service. Oncologist, Dr David
treatment.” Cole, will talk about new treat-
Although not a medical group, ments on 15 June.
members often fi nd it helpful to For details call Valerie on
discuss symptoms or questions 783918.

Foreigners meet with accent on fun Year 8 ghouls Anna Rose Thompson, Sasha Harries, Ben Brookes
Jeremy Grimaldi, a Canadian working in Swindon, has set up a Facebook
Group to bring together others from overseas.
“I have spent a year here without much luck in terms of fi nding good
groups of mates so I’ve decided to take my search into Europe and
beyond,” he writes on Facebook.
His suggestion of meeting up for drinks and meals, games of poker,
football and house parties has been well received and the group has
attracted over 60 members. Not all are from overseas; locals also join in
to enjoy the company of people from other cultures.
Members took part in the Mad March Hare (see page 30). Future
activities include salsa evenings and fathoming the rules of croquet.
www.facebook.com or mail: [email protected]

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