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8 swindonlink.com • December 2012
Shoe boxes on their way from Haydon Wick

Haydon Wick Primary School made their annual shoebox collection
for Samaritan’s Purse a family affair on 14 November when parents
were invited to take part in a day of packing and preparing boxes for
collection before delivery to children in need in other countries.
Some 70 parents took part in we asked for donations of small
Brendon Ball and all staff five sessions which included every items, wrapping paper and money
wish their patients child in the school. Teacher Jenny to cover transportation costs.
Pinkney said: “Last year we noticed
“We had a great response and
a Happy Christmas a big drop in the number of boxes tremendous feedback about tak-
and Peaceful New Year donated to our annual collection. ing part in a big pack; everybody
It’s understandable because of the enjoyed working together for less
Hygienist • Sedation • Cosmetic Dentistry cost of making one up. This year well off children.”
Family Friendly Care
Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook, Swindon
Tel: (01793) 873044

Shaw Village Dental Practice
Ramleaze House, Shaw Village Centre
Tel: 877422 www.shawsmiles.co.uk

Merry Christmas
& a Happy New Year
to all our patients

New private patients
welcome Oakhurst Residents’ Association Annual General Meeting
Thursday 12 December, 7.30pm
Oakhurst Primary School, Pioneer Way
Residents are invited to elect a committee and
discuss the provision of school places in North Swindon
http://oakhurstresidents.blogspot.co.uk/
Shaw residents December meeting
Shaw Residents’ Association (SRA) next meets on Monday 3 December
to discuss issues of community concern and provide a forum to work
with statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and businesses.
SRA now covers Shaw, Middleleaze, Ramleaze, Peatmoor, Sparcells,
The Prinnels, Eastleaze and parts of Westlea.
Make life easier tors’ surgery at Shaw Village Centre. New members are always welcome to
Meetings take place at 8.30pm, in Shaw community hall next to the doc-
attend. Contact the chair, Kevin Fisher at: [email protected]
On the move www.shawresidents.org.uk
Large range of mobility aids
Mobility scooters Post your local Christmas cards
Hire services for only 25p
Stairlifts
Scouts across Swindon are taking part in the annual Christmas post
scheme which costs only 25p per Christmas stamp.
1st Westlea Cubs and Scouts are The delivery area covers all parts
At home selling stamps at West Swindon of Swindon borough as well as
Rise and recline Centre on: surrounding towns and villages:
furniture Saturday 24 November, 12pm - 2pm Wootton Bassett, Purton, Lydiard
Adjustable Beds Friday 30 November, 7pm - 9pm Millicent, Bushton, Clyffe Pypard,
Tockenham, Broad Town, Cricklade,
In North Swindon 7th Swindon Latton, Ashton Keynes, Shrivenham,
Footcare (Abbey Meads) Scout Group will Watchfield, Bourton, Idstone, Ash-
Cosyfeet be at Asda Walmart on: bury and Kingston Winslow.
shoes and slippers Friday 23 November, 7pm - 8pm Special green collection boxes are
Free hearing Saturday 24 November, 10am - 4pm located in Asda Walmart and West
Footcare Sunday 25 November, 10am - 4pm Swindon Centre.
appointments health check Friday 30 November, 7pm - 8pm
The last collection takes place on
Ellendune Shopping Centre, WROUGHTON, SN4 9LN Saturday 1 December, 10am - 4pm Tuesday 11 December, 4pm. Cards
Sunday 2 December, 10am - 4pm will be delivered over the weekend
01793 815083 Friday 7 December, 7pm - 8pm of 15 and 16 December.
Next to Tesco – Free level parking
Saturday 8 December, 10am - 4pm Proceeds of sales are used to fund
www.thehearingandmobilitystore.co.uk
Sunday 9 December, 10am - 4pm scout activities throughout the year.

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