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Grand ball raises great total The Kirsty Farrow

A fund-raising dinner, dance and auction at the De Vere Village Hotel Dance Academy
on 30 June organised by North Swindon mum of two Tessa Goring
raised over £5,600 for Tommy’s, CALM and the Miscarriage Association. DANCE CLASSES FOR
CHILDREN AND ADULTS
The black-tie event was Tessa’s
third contribution to charities which BALLET – MODERN – TAP
are very close to her heart, having STREET JAZZ
suffered two miscarriages before MUSICAL THEATRE
the birth of her elder daughter. She
explained: “In November 2009 we CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
ran a family fun day and raised FOR MONTHLY OFFERS
almost £1500 for Tommy’s, which ESPRIT CENTRE,
researches miscarriage, stillbirths HEADLANDS GROVE, SN2 7HS
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summer I trained as a telephone
support volunteer for the Swindon Tess Goring with event compere [email protected]
and North East Wilts Miscarriage Kirsty Herber-Smith www.thekirstyfarrowdanceacademy.co.uk
Association. to all those who donated such won-
“I have never forgotten the pain derful prizes, as well as to Top Hat
and loss I felt and I wanted to do Entertainment who kindly donated
something to help. The money we their services for the evening.”
raised at the auction was beyond all The proceeds will be split be-
my expectations, and my thanks go tween the three charities.
First year for Hop Skip and Jump Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon

Swindon’s respite centre for children with severe disabilities and For children 3 months to five years
life limiting illnesses celebrated its first anniversary since opening Open all year from 8am to 6pm
at Upper Shaw Farm with the launch of a refurbished outdoor play
area costing £10,000 paid for by the Wooden Spoon rugby charity for Extensive outdoor play & gardens
children, unveiled by Gloucester and England ‘A’ player Andy Deacon. Easy access and safe parking
Rotary Club of Thamesdown presented a cheque for £1,300.
After cutting a birthday cake South Swindon MP Robert Buckland said: For information call: 01793 851495
“Hop Skip and Jump has gone from strength to strength; it provides a
life-line for parents who have children with special needs.” www.thedaynursery.com
Centre manager Michael Lowe said: “New families continue to contact Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
us every day. We have widened the age group we provide support to and
now welcome children from special schools who enjoy a change of scene.”
www.hopskipandjump.org.uk/Swindon

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