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The big digital switch in the CYCLe rePAIrS

West is now underway Had an accident/injured? Free collection
On the road? At work?
People who receive their television signal through an aerial pointed Slip? Trip? & delivery from
towards the Mendip transmitter in Somerset could lose it from 7 April home or work
if they have not installed a digital freeview receiver. Medical negligence? ★ Servicing & repairs

The change to digital is taking place in Over 25 yrs ★ New cycles
two stages: Speak to a experience ★ Parts & accessories
SpeciAliST SOliciTOr
On 24 March, the BBC 2 analogue signal was
switched off and Freeview was extended to in Swindon on Safety alert
reach all areas for the first time; Bikes bought on the internet
On 7 April all the analogue channels will 600721 or mail order must be serviced
be switched off and the remaining Freeview before being ridden. CALL NOW
channels will become available in all areas S. J. edney Solicitors fOr fAst, frieNdLy serviCe
for the first time.
Saturday 10th April and Sunday 11th April Need switchover help? On behalf of Digital UK, Age Concern Wiltshire www.sjedney.co.uk Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or eve.
or 07850 650956 (mobile)
is holding an advice point drop-in on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 April,
Swindon Town Centre will come to life with sporting activities, 10am to 4pm, in West Swindon Library.
This is for people receiving the Mendip signal. People who receive TV
live demonstrations, competitions plus much more. from the Oxford transmitter will changeover in 2011.

Mayor calls for curry night support h o r t i c a r e
residential & commercial landscaping
Saturday 10th April 11.00am – 4.00pm The Mayor of Swindon David Wren is holding a charity evening at the Turfing Your Complete Garden Solution
Bombay Lounge restaurant, Peatmoor on Wednesday 28 April, from 7pm.
Decking
Garden Maintenance
Landscaping
Proceeds from the event will go the Mayor’s fund which, this year, is
Wharf Green supporting Swindon 105.5 community radio, Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Paving and Driveways From only £39 per month, our We work with our customers
service takes care of it all leaving to design the best solution for
Fencing
your garden. We have over
your evenings and weekends
Join us for some demonstrations and taster sessions Pool, Swindon Guide Dogs and Swindon Cares. Tree & Shrub Planting free to enjoy your immaculately 20 years experience and offer
Water Features
To book a table call the Bombay Lounge on 887799.
competitive prices.
maintained garden.
throughout the day of different sports and fitness Well known firefighter FREE Competitive
services available within the Borough of Swindon. looks to teaching as next step Quotation Prices
Swindon Town Football Club A long serving firefighter who lives in Westlea was taken into retire- Call or visit or text GARDEN
ment in a cavalcade of fire engines on 2 March.
to 81400
Swindon Wildcats 01793 491010 www.horticare.co.uk
Swindon Speedway
Football in the Community
Swindon Leisure Services
Swindon Dance
Plus...

Interactive games live on the Big Screen Saying farewell to his watch, Martin Lloyd, right, with, from left, firefighter Can Chiropractic
Dave Adamson, crew manager Paul Jarmey, firefighters Matt Blay,
John Pell, Mark Truckle, Scott Taylor Help Me?
Watch manager Martin Lloyd in 1978 has changed radically.
Sunday 11th April 11.00am – 3.00pm said farewell to his mates at Westlea “Firefighters are now trained in We are often asked ‘What’s the best way of Save £80
Fire Station and colleagues from highly technical rescue and vehicle
FREE 9 hole mini golf available at Wharf Green. across the town after 32 years of extraction techniques and the com- finding out whether a Doctor of Chiropractic on our
can help my problem?’
service at Stratton, Swindon and munity service role is now a major We believe the answer can be found in a Special offer
complete consultation and examination,
Salisbury, and Westlea where he part of the job with a lot of time including X-rays, if appropriate. only £20
was based for 16 years. spent making people more aware of And to help find out for sure we will do a
Putting on a brave face, he said the dangers of fire. When I joined I complete consultation and examination, original price £100 or more!
he hopes to begin a new career was going out on 1,200 calls a year. including X-rays if necessary. Procedures that Offer ends 30th April 2010
could normally cost £100 or more for £20.
within an education setting later in Now it’s more like 750 which shows These SympTomS are the
the year. “I’ve enjoyed the instruc- how the safety message has been Your initial visit will include: Warning Signals
Our sporting retailers from the town centre will be located on the streets tor role in the fire service and also getting through. 3 A private consultation with the Doctor • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN
• LOWER BACK PAIN
the many talks we give about fire
“It’s not possible to highlight
• WHIPLASH
throughout the weekend promoting their goods and services as well as safety, from pre-school level right particular events during my career. 3 X-rays if necessary • NUMBNESS IN ARMS & HANDS
3 A thorough spinal examination including
through to giving college students There are so many when I’ve been orthopaedic and neurological tests • PAIN BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES
various activities available FREE oF ChARGE an experience at the fire station. able to help people in distress which 3 A confidential report of our findings • NUMBNESS OR PAIN IN LEGS
I’ll be investigating teacher train- has been very rewarding. Sadly 3 An explanation of our treatment If you are experiencing any of
including Surf Board Simulator, Velcro Golf, Hi Ball and Acroflight. ing, once I’ve worked on my golf there have been some times when procedure if we determine Chiropractic these symptoms call our clinic
ToDAy for an appointment
handicap this summer.” we’ve arrived too late to make a can help you
Martin is a qualified rugby coach difference.” 3 A referral to the appropriate specialist if Dr Simon Clarke D.C. BSc
Doctor of Chiropractic
Supported by: and is developing a business with Crew manager Paul Jarmey paid we determine a Doctor of Chiropractic (Member of BCA)
a friend to offer sports coaching tribute to Martin. “we’ve had the cannot help you GCC Registered
and team development to schools. benefit of Martin’s knowledge -
He added that the fire service and his wit - over the years, and Tel: 01793 814567
he joined as an eighteen year old all the firefighters wish him well ridgeway chiropractic, fairwater Stables,
straight from Hreod Burna School in the future.” 1 High Street, Wroughton, Wilts Sn4 9JX
For more information visit www.inswindon.com
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