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MS Centre celebrates with start of building project
Swindon’s Therapy Centre for Multiple Sclerosis will end its 25th anniversary on a high when it completes the purchase of its own premises and
prepares to move from Cheney Manor to the old Farepak Hampers offi ces in West Swindon.
Work on completely refurbishing own centre has been something
the ground fl oor of Evolution House we’ve been planning for years, but
on Rivermead Drive will take four it’s quite frightening because of the
months and the MS Centre trustees huge fi nancial commitment.
hope to move in at the end of Oc- “Being in larger premises will give
tober. The design and specifi cation our members a much nicer environ-
work has been done completely ment to receive therapy and we’ll
free of charge by Steve Davison be able to offer the community so
of Swindon Thamesdown Rotary much more, for example, to children
Club. In addition to building ramps, and injured sports people who can
replacing windows and creating benefi t from oxygen therapy.”
new therapy and meeting rooms, The centre receives no NHS
an extension will be built to house funding and Jackie added that the
a new 7 tonne oxygen chamber fundraising goes on. “We are even
capable of treating up to ten people more eager for individuals, schools
at different pressures. and businesses to work with us to
“Every day that passes brings us Ready for work to start, from left, Bob Barrett, president of Swindon make our dream a reality. Do call.”
closer to our dream,” said MS centre Thamesdown Rotary Club, Elaine Douglas of the MS Centre, Telephone 481700 or mail: stc-
manager Jackie Wray. “Owning our Jackie Wray, Rotarian Steve Davison swindon@btconnect.com
What could you do to raise £50 during Barclays boost for Brimble Hill
MS Awareness Week: 27 April to 3 May? Money raised by the Friends of Brimble Hill Special School at Christmas
Keep a collection box in a local shop, pub, surgery, gym, workplace. was matched with a cheque for £707 from Barclays Bank and used to
Dress down day at work or school put on a fun day for children, their siblings and parents at the school in
Hold a coffee morning • Organise a car boot sale or a charity car wash the Easter break.
Swear a lot and pay the fi nes • Sponsored silence, walk, cycle, leg wax Charan Dhaliwal from Barclays presents friends and children
Open House & Cream Teas with a late Christmas present
Friday 1 May, 10.30am to 3pm
For anyone affected by MS and/or relatives who want to fi nd out about
the Swindon Therapy Centre for MS.
For details call 481700 or mail: stcswindon@btconnect.com
www.msswindon.com

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