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HEAD RUSH HAIR instant return at bra bank
North Swindon salon offers

20% discount on hair service for a deposit
Inspired by the appeal for bras in the February and March editions
of The Link, The Works Hair and Beauty Salon at Redhouse Village
Centre has installed a bra bank bin where ladies can deposit donations.
To get women interested
in this new recycling facility,
salon owner Paul Edwards
is offering 20 per cent off any
hair service offered by highly
rated stylist Simone Moss on
appointments made in April.
The bras are used to pad out
solar panel sent to schools in
Africa by local charity Lights
for Learning, and then given to
women in villages where the
solar lighting kits are installed.
Emi, Gemma, Surplus bras are also col-
Sheralee, Julie lected by recycling company
BCR Global Textiles and sold
APRIL OFFER: Full head single colour foils to raise money for the charity.
Paul said: “It’s great to
with a cut and blow dry £60 (normally £71) become North Swindon’s bra
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer bank. Lights for Learning is
doing a great job providing
Tel: 602552 learning opportunities for
www.headrushsalon.co.uk children who cannot learn after
the sun has gone down.”
73 Basepoint, Rivermead, Westlea, West Swindon Works manager Jessica
Behind Spectrum ‘Renault’ building Kline, right, said: “Don’t be
Open Tuesday to Saturday • Late night Wed & Thurs embarrassed about bringing in
Free parking • Cash/cheques only your bras. They go to a great
cause and we’re making you an
offer you can’t refuse.”
Call 01793 748054 to make
an appointment with Simone. Photo: Richard Wintle. www.calypix.com

Wedding show in aid of cancer research

Swindon’s Got Talent 2008 finalist Rachel Illsley is organising a wed-
ding fayre at Marsh Farm Hotel, Royal Wootton Bassett on Sunday 22
April, 11am to 3pm, in aid of Cancer Research UK.

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01793 Calm down girls. Rachel Ilsley trying to decide whether Hannah or Jo will be
modelling a particular dress. Photo: Richard Wintle. www.calypix.com
Shirley Ludford of Swindon for charity in memory of her mother
613000 105.5fm will compere two fashion Joan who died of cancer in 2009. Her
shows which will include Miss Wilt- total so far is £7,000.
shire Jo Logan and Miss Swindon Some 30 exhibitors will be avail-
[email protected] Hannah Golding modelling some able to meet brides to be, while local
www.harmonybrides.co.uk of the gowns. band Locomotion and saxophonist
Twenty eight new wedding Frank Abrams will provide live mu-
Devizes Rd, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4BG dresses donated by local shops will sic. Entry is by donation to Cancer
(opposite The Arts Centre) be sold for just £100 each. Research. There will be a treasure
Rachel, from Coleview, has set hunt and raffle to win prizes do-
herself the target of raising £10,000 nated by exhibitors.

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