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Shrek shocks slimmer to act Free social marks epilepsy
group’s fi rst year
Denise Hughes had al-
ways struggled with her Members and families of the Swindon Epilepsy Sup-
weight but it was a picture port Group (SESG) will celebrate its fi rst anniversary
of her with Shrek at Dis- with a buffet and disco at the Southbrook Inn, off
neyland that stimulated Ferndale Road, on Saturday 3 September.
her to achieve a new look The group was launched and monthly meetings
with Slimming World. continue to be supported, by members of the Rotary
“Apart from the fact he
NEW GROUP opening 5th Sept Club of Swindon Thamesdown.
MONDAYS 7.30pm was green, we looked too “The group has certainly responded to a great need in
Brimble Hill School, Tadpole Lane similar for my liking,” said Swindon,” said Rotary club vice-president Paul Parfrey.
Consultant: Denise 01793 764689 Denise. “I always hated “Epilepsy sufferers of all ages and their families have
MONDAYS 5:30pm & 7:30pm having my photograph found sharing experiences and advice of great benefi t.
St Johns Church, Thames Avenue taken and this one was Many new friendships have emerged amongst people
Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25 1QQ simply awful - but it was
Consultant: Sharon 0784 111 9082 the push I needed.” who had become isolated because of their condition.”
TUESDAYS 6:30pm She joined the Slimming Find out more and for details of the birthday bash
Abbey Meads Community School, Main Sports Hall World group at Taw Hill from Paul Parfrey: [email protected]
Hugo Drive, Abbey Meads, Swindon, SN25 4GY with her daughter and is www.swindonepilepsy.org.uk
Consultant: Paula 01793 701442 Lyn and Paul Parfrey with their niece Leona McKee whose
WEDNESDAYS 5:30pm and 7.30pm (new times) on her way to shedding epilepsy has greatly reduced after major surgery this year
Community room, St Francis School , Taw Hill nearly four stones.
Consultant: Heather 07816860840 So delighted with the
THURSDAYS 7:00pm changes in her life, Denise
Greendown Community School, Grange Park Way is starting her own Slim-
Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6HN ming World group on 5
Consultant: Jenny 07939 410805 September at Brimble Hill
THURSDAYS 9.30am, 5:30pm and 7:30pm School on the North Swin-
St Johns Church, Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick don Learning Campus.
Swindon, SN25 1QQ See the advert left for Denise enjoying her favourite
Consultant: Sharon 0784 111 9082
details. G&T tipple without guilt
NEW GROUP opening 9th Sept
FRIDAYS, 9.30am Under 12s needed
Community room, St Francis School, Taw Hill
Consultant: Heather 07816860840 Lydiard Youth Football Club Under 12s
is looking for players to join the squad.
For details call Mark Horan on 07966 099207
or Steve Young on 07989 487964.

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