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Bravery for bear cause
Jumping out of an aircraft was the most frightening thing she has ever KUDOS FENCING
done, but Sarah Chilvers from Peatmoor overcame her terror in March
to raise money for bear rescue charity Animals Asia Foundation. • Full Range of Fencing
The sponsored Bespoke Gates • Repairs/Refurbishment
sky dive is one of • All Pressure Treated Timber
a series of fund- • Cash and Carry
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cues moon bears Strong Durable Fencing Oaklands Ind. Est.
from bile farms. Braydon, Swindon
In October Sarah IMPROVE YOUR GARDEN SECURITY
will trek with her
husband Dave and Free Estimate on 01793 855800
friend Louise Wack
through the north-
ern hills of Vietnam before arriving and felt dizzy; I think I forgot to www.acerpaving.co.uk
at a newly opened bear sanctuary breathe. It’s the scariest thing I’ve
near Hanoi. ever done; fi fty times worse than
Louise joined Sarah on the sky white water rafting.”
dive and both were determined Their efforts were rewarded with
to go through with the jump for a boost to donations which have
their charity, although terrifi ed at reached £1,800. The target is £9,000
the prospect. “It took twenty fi ve and all donations will go straight
minutes for the plane to climb to to the charity as Sarah, Dave and
ten thousand feet,” said Sarah. “I Louise have covered their travel
was just thinking ‘what am I do- costs.
ing?’ but it was for a good cause. For future events: www.justgiv-
I was in shock when I came down ing.com/moonbearsinvietnam
Desperately seeking a golden oldies DJ
Sarah is looking for someone to spin the discs at a glam rock disco at
Rudi’s wine bar on 4 July. If you can volunteer your time and talents to
keep the 60s and 70s hits rocking in aid of Animals Asia, call Sarah
Chilvers on 07866 519232. Call her for tickets to the event.
Above, Sarah diving for Moon Bears. Below, Sarah and Louise
strapped to their parachute partners ready for the jump
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Cat loving Chrissy’s sky dive
Economic pressures are forcing more cat owners to give up their furry
friends due to redundancy and relocation and fewer people are able
to afford donations to charity to re-home needy animals.
So Chrissy Ball who works at Freshbrook Dental Surgery is looking Installation and
for sponsorship to help the Wootton Bassett and district branch of Cats base laying services
Protection.
She’ll be taking part in a 10,000 foot tandem parachute jump on 23 available
May at Wroughton Airfi eld. To support her effort call 873044 at work or Find us:
07717 661786, or mail: [email protected]
www.justgiving.com/chrissycats-skydive The Conservatory Centre, Manor Garden Centre,
Cheney Manor, Swindon
Swindon Kite Festival - 9 & 10 May, 10am to 5pm
Brinkworth House, off the B4042 to Malmesbury
Kites of all shapes and sizes on show; displays; stalls 01793 526691
Details from www.whkf.org.uk

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