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30th anniversary events for Prospect Who’s your community champion?
Help raise £4.5 million for Swindon’s hospice in 2010 Mayor wants to know of Swindon’s special people by 26 February
Spring forth on a February walk There are many people in the town who make a valuable commitment
Get a warm glow by helping to raise money for Prospect Hospice on a to their community, helping in a huge range of ways - as an individual
four mile family walk on Sunday 7 February, starting at 10am. assisting another or contributing to a group or organisation.
Patrick Norris of the Great Western Community Forest will lead the two They don’t always get the
hour trail starting at Roves Farm near Highworth, through Nightingale recognition they deserve, but the
Wood, returning across farmland close to the River Cole. Mayor of Swindon David Wren is
The cost is £8 per adult and £2 for under sixteens. To take part, just seeking them out to receive a Pride
turn up by 9.45am at Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Highworth SN6 7QG. of Swindon Award.
He’s calling on readers to nomi-
Zip it at the County Ground in March nate people who have gone the
On Sunday 13 March Prospect Hospice is offering you a big thrill. extra mile to help others. It could
This new fundraising event will see you harnessed to a wire and sent be a child or an adult who has
at speed across the County Ground football ground. displayed remarkable courage,
No experience is necessary, but if you’re after a great way to raise £100 somebody who has gone out of his
for Prospect Hospice, book your slide now by calling Hayley Millen on or her way to improve your area, an
815142 or mail: [email protected] inspiring teacher, an organiser who
Take a giant leap keeps a team going, or a neighbour
who is always there to help.
Prospect Hospice is looking for “There are so many people who
daring people willing to take part commit time and effort, but don’t
in a 10,000 foot tandem skydive expect reward,” said coun Wren.
from Redlands airfield, Wanbor- “But I want them to be recognised The mayor with one of last year’s winners
ough, on Sunday 21 March. for their unselfish commitment to Ali McCallum, who has raised £4,000 for
“We’re hoping that at least 30 enriching other people’s lives and the orphange in India which saved his life
people will come forward to mark to making Swindon a better place.” about the person you wish to nomi-
our 30th anniversary,” said Prospect
Successful nominees will be nate and why he or she should be
fundraiser Julie Brogan who will
invited to a ceremony in April to considered for the award.
be jumping. receive a certificate and the winners Send your nomination with
No experience is necessary as
will receive a railway style enamel the person’s contact information
you’ll receive clear instructions and
lapel badge depicting Isambard and also your details to: Pride of
will be strapped to an experienced
Kingdom Brunel, the inspiration Swindon Awards, The Mayor’s
parachutist. of modern Swindon. Office, Civic Offices, Euclid Street,
For details call Julie Brogan
To nominate somebody (who Swindon SN1 2JH.
on 815142 or mail: fundraising@ must live or work within Swindon For an electronic entry form, mail:
prospect-hospice.net
borough), write up to 250 words [email protected]
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