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Nepal orphanage thriving with Swindon support
Had an accident/injured?
Highworth residents Rosa and Ian Matheson who started a charity to help a former sherpa care for a house-
ful of children in 2009 have returned from their fourth visit to Kathmandu more determined than ever to On the road? At work?
find new ways to raise money to sustain the positive difference that has been made to the children’s lives. Slip? Trip?
In the last two years they have
found and furnished a new house Medical negligence?

in the country’s capital for Angel,
his wife and their adopted children Speak to a
and helped them attend school. SpeciAliST SOliciTOr
But the uncertainty of interna-
tional money markets and global in Swindon on
food prices is making it harder to 600721
make progress said Rosa. “The price
of rice has tripled and the rate of
exchange has plummeted - so it’s S. J. edney Solicitors
getting harder to make our funds go www.sjedney.co.uk
further. We have a growing network
of friends in Nepal, and get a lot of
help through Swindon Rotary Club. CYCLe rePAIrS
“During our trip a couple we met
donated money to buy brand new Free collection
quilts and towels for the children. teaching techniques with Mount children from our trip. The Nepal- & delivery from
The way they received their new Makalu school in Lalitpur, where ese are so hungry to improve and
things was so touching; without de- Angel’s children go to learn. do the best they can with limited home or work
manding or pushing and shoving, Rosa said, “we brought back resources. It makes us realise just ★ Servicing & repairs
each child waited for their name to photos and letters for the Toothill how spoilt we are.” ★ New cycles
Over 25 yrs
be called so they could choose the High flying fundraiser experience ★ Parts & accessories
quilt they liked.”
Toothill Primary School has Angel’s Orphanage needs regular monthly donations to ensure the good Safety alert
become closely involved in the work can continue. In the first week of March, Rosa will be holding a Big Bikes bought on the internet
orphanage appeal and headteacher Balloon Bonanza at Moonstone Dog Grooming in Highworth. or mail order must be serviced
Martyn Cowell ran the Swindon She said, “everyone’s a winner in this competition. The balloons cost before being ridden. CALL NOW
Half Marathon in 2009 to raise £2.50 each, and if everyone bought two they could bag some lovely
money for the children. Staff and prizes and know they are contributing enough to buy basic food for a fOr fAst, frieNdLy serviCe
pupils are now beginning to ex- child for a week.” Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or eve.
change cultural ideas, work and To help Angel’s, contact Rosa via: [email protected] or 07850 650956 (mobile)

Cow on the way to Belarus family

A family in the village of
Ozarichi in Belarus will
receive a cow, thanks to HK’ 97
staff at Cable & Wireless
Worldwide at Windmill Hill.
Manager of the Swindon
data centre Louise Mackin-
lay, will spend a week in
Belarus with Gin McGif-
fin, right, visiting families The Quality Chinese
supported by Chernobyl
Children in Need and will Takeaway in Swindon
present the cow to one
lucky household.
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