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FREE If you are thinking of making or amending your will soon, then November may be the perfect time to do it. DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICES
Make a will in November and think of Prospect
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Fifteen local solicitors have be associated with the campaign.”
Find the list of participating so-
Had a disappointing
experience in the past?
Bicycle Maintenance pledged their support to Prospect Julie Brogan of Prospect Hospice, licitors at www.prospect-hospice. Safe Maid provides professional,
Hospice’s Make a Will Month until said, “making a will is something net/makeawill
the end of November by waiving that people often put off, yet it’s one
The page also includes a handy
fully CRB checked, trained and
their fees in exchange for a donation of the most important things you will planner covering everything
Lessons to the charity. can do to ensure your loved ones you need to bear in mind before insured staff for your home,
with an emphasis on
Patricia Martin, of Andrews are looked after and your wishes seeing one of the solicitors. On
Quality and Reliability.
reviewing and writing your will
Martin Solicitors in Old Town, said, are carried out after you’re gone.
“we are very used to dealing with “The support of solicitors across for free, the solicitor will provide Cleaning programmes designed
the problems that can arise when the area is a fantastic response. We’re an envelope to make your donation around your specifi c needs.
people come to sort out their affairs, very grateful to all who have agreed to Prospect Hospice. Call local rate 0845 467 4119
With thanks to the CTC, Swindon Borough Council so we are ideally placed to support to take part in helping people put For details contact Julie Brogan at or 07833 346 127
and Big Lottery Funding, we are proud to offer this campaign. We are very familiar their affairs in order with a profes- Prospect Hospice on 01793 816128 email: [email protected]
with the excellent work that the sionally-written will and at the same or email: juliebrogan@prospect-
FREE cycle maintenance training to all ages. hospice does, and very pleased to time donate to a very good cause.” hospice.net www.safemaid.co.uk
We encourage you to bring your own bike,
but we can provide you with one if necessary. Win a meal at The Fat Dog
Sessions will be held at the County Ground When well known chef Jim McKenzie was within 48 hours of achiev-
Lifestyle Office (Arkell's Stand, STFC, ing his dream of opening his own restaurant, disaster struck and his
dream became a nightmare.
County Road) on the following dates: Just two days be- To book a table at
fore a trial night with the Fat Dog Restau-
friends and family, he rant, call 783443 and
was rushed to hospi- see the Christmas
Tuesday 2nd November 6.30pm - 8.30pm tal with a serious heart advert on page 5.
complaint, leaving his
Level 1 Bike Mechanics wife Rachel, business Competition
partner Neil and a The Fat Dog is offer-
Thursday 4th November 6.30pm - 8.30pm young team to open ing two Link readers
Level 2 Bike Mechanics his new restaurant. a three course meal
Jim said, “I’d been
including coffee for
two people, which can
Sunday 7th November 1.00pm - 3.00pm feeling unwell for be taken at anytime,
some months; I put it
Level 1 Bike Mechanics down to tiredness from Jim, back in charge subject to availability.
working full time at the for Christmas All you have to do
Sunday 7th November 3.00pm - 5.00pm Old Bank. But the staff at Great is let us know where the Fat Dog NEW AT
Western Hospital were fantastic and is located. Send your entry by 13
Level 2 Bike Mechanic got me back on my feet.” November to the address on page 4.
Rachel admitted that the fi rst few HEAD RUSH HAIR
weeks had been tough. “Our fi rst
Sunday lunch was a complete disas- Salon expands to Welcoming Emi and Lana to our team
Level 1 will keep your bike on the road; ter. Jim was seriously ill in hospital, offer more style
we had a full restaurant and with
teaching you to mend punctures, care for your fi ve minutes to go the gas valve in Head Rush hair salon at Base-
gears and adjust parts of your bike for efficiency the main kitchen failed, leaving us point in West Swindon has
welcomed two experienced and
with no kitchen facilities at all. We
and comfort. Level 2 will show you how to adjust let all our customers down and I well known stylists to the team.
Emi Mazzotta has been work-
brakes, adjust gears and replace small parts to spent the Bank Holiday Monday, ing in salons for eight years
calling people to apologise and
keep the bike going for longer. inviting them to come back.” and Lana King for fi ve years.
They join Julie Harris, Sheralee
Since the restaurant opened in
September there’s been a water Crame and salon owner Gemma
We are open to suggestions on the course leak in the main restaurant, blocked McCarthy.
“We’ve all been friends for
drains, a credit card machine break-
teachings and you are welcome to come along ing on a busy Saturday and no broad- years and worked with each
to both. For more details or to book on to the band connection for three weeks. other in different settings,” said Julie Harris, Emi Mazzotta, Gemma McCarthy,
Gemma. “It’s really great that Emi
Despite all of this, Rachel, Neil
Sheralee Crame, Lana King
lessons, please contact Lew Lawton on and dedicated staff managed to and Lana are with us.
“We’ve reorganised the salon
07962 118849 or email not only open the Fat Dog without so that our bigger team can work Unisex • Cutting • Perms • Extensions
Jim but also trade for six weeks at
[email protected] a reasonable level. together and provide a nice en- • Colouring - tints - foils •
Now he’s back in charge and vironment for customers.” • Bridal hair • Children’s haircuts
things are looking good. “I recog- The team specialises in
nise some customers may have Christmas party hair and are tak- Book your Christmas appointments early
been disappointed,” said Jim. “I ing festive season bookings now. Tel: 602552
can assure them that myself and They also have a good reputa-
the team are now in a much better tion in wedding and prom hair, 73 Basepoint, Rivermead, Westlea, West Swindon
position to provide our guests with and are taking appointments
the premier restaurant experience, for 2011. Behind Spectrum ‘Renault’ building
serving freshly prepared, fi ne food See the advert on the right for Free parking • Open Tuesday to Saturday • Late night Wed & Thurs
that we promised them.“ contact details. Cash or cheque payments only

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