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swindonlink.com • February 2011 39
Big surprise for boy not expected
to make his 21st

Matthew Stone from Shaw was very close to death in his fi rst week,
but on 14 January he celebrated his 21st birthday with a trip around Building/Groundworks &
Swindon in the back of bright yellow chauffeured Hummer with his Hard Landscaping
family and friends, followed by a meal at the Hungry Horse. Extensions, Garage &
Matthew suf- Loft Conversions
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extremely rare
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Ready for a trip around Swindon, above, from left, Matthew
trolled amounts Stone, sister Natalie-Jayne, carer Ray Raggett, friends Daniel fronts are looking a little tired?
little and often. Why not consider replacing them? With a new worktop to match,
Akers, Matt Carter, Vicky Webb
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Mum Carolyn said Matthew's his twenty-fi rst. kitchens and bedrooms also
condition was discovered three "It was hard to keep the secret from available.
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