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West sWindon Spotlight Dancewear Hercules squadron gives CALM a lift
Childminders Since adopting Swindon’s children’s cancer charity CALM last June,

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Richard Crowley and CALM families receiving a cheque at the firework show
CALM relies entirely on dona- “The CALM committee are very
tions to provide support for chil- thankful for the support that 24
Does your existing agent have a
dren affected by cancer and their Squadron is giving to the charity.”
Landlords!! laid back attitude? Why not try us? families. They were contacted by The squadron has pledged to
We are an independent family owned and run the Hercules squadron which was raise a spectacular £10,000 a year.
estate agency offering over 40 years of combined looking for a charity to support “We want to show people what
property experience in Wootton Bassett, Purton, after the closure of Burton House, CALM is about,” said fundraising
Lyneham, Swindon and surrounding villages.
Malmesbury, which they had sup- coordinator, Ozzy Hicks. “There
• Only 10% pcm for our Full Property Management ported for 60 years.
service. are lots of people working hard
Squadron personnel have or- towards fundraising and the money
• Competitive one off fee for our Introduction Only
service. ganised a number of family events pays for hospital visits which are
since last summer said CALM expensive and can be a tight pull
• Further discounts on multiple properties &
recommendations. chairman Richard Crowley. on the purse strings.
• Advertising through the web & local publications “Some of our families went up in “The kids are fantastic. At the
a Hercules in August and squadron flying day they were open mouthed
• No costs until a tenant has been housed
members visited one of our ter- and wide eyed.”
• 7 days a week viewings
minally ill children. In November Some of the money raised will go
01793 855222 CALM families were invited to the towards buying another caravan for
www.alanhawkins.co.uk Lyneham fireworks display, and CALM. Two at Tenby and Exmouth
personnel helped at our Christmas are used for respite holidays, but
bag pack at Morrisons, came to our another at South Cerney will allow
Christmas party, and several of our families to get away whilst being
families attended a panto at RAF close to hospital if needs be.
Lyneham. www.calmcharity.org
IT guys run for CALM in March
Three desktop couch potatoes who work for businesses at Basepoint
Business Centre are running the Silverstone half marathon on 15 March
in aid of CALM.
Chris Griffin, of Sensata IT Solutions, Mike Land, who owns graphic
design company RHL Creative, and colleague Richard Mayneord have-
selected CALM to focus their 2009 get fit regime after asking The Link
for suggestions.
Chris, who hasn’t exercised for 20 years, is being encouraged by
Mike and Richard who are in the Les Slinn All Stars. Richard completed
the London marathon last year. “I will finish..., but perhaps not with the
other two,” he said.
To sponsor them call Chris on 0845 014 1500.
‘Run fat boy run.’ Mike, Chris and Richard
with CALM chairman Richard Crowley

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