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Special Swindon people wanted by 10 February

Do you know of a child or an adult who has displayed remarkable courage, or a gutsy community cham-
pion who has improved your area, an inspiring teacher, a neighbour who is always there - or even a team
of people who have pulled together for community good?

If so, the Mayor of Swindon
councillor Ray Ballman wants
your nominations for the Pride Book your FREE
of Swindon Awards which will no-obligation 10 minute
be presented at a ceremony in physiotherapy consultation at
April to celebrate the very best of David Lloyd, Swindon.
Swindon.

“The Pride of Swindon
Awards honour the extraordinary
personal commitment the people of Call 01793 469309
Swindon give to their community,” (non-members welcome)
said coun Ballman. “I’m honoured
to be involved as the awards high- Terms and conditions apply
light the incredible selfless achieve-
ments of ordinary people.”
Nominees selected to attend the
award ceremony in April will be CYCLe rePAIrS
presented with a certificate recog-
nising their contribution. A select Free collection
group will receive the ultimate & delivery from
accolade of a small enamel lapel home or work
badge depicting the 19th Century Mayor Ray Ballman with previous Pride of Swindon award winners, from left, Trevor
inspiration of Swindon’s growth Davies, chair Threshold Housing, David Wray, chair of the Swindon Therapy Centre ★ Servicing & repairs
and success, Isambard Kingdom for Multiple Sclerosis, Frank Mullane, Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse, Jenny Over 25 yrs ★ New cycles
Brunel. Winners’ names will be Stacey, manager of the Open Door Centre experience ★ Parts & accessories
engraved on a plaque mounted in consider the best of the best for their for the award.
Swindon’s Central Library. extraordinary effort.” Include the name, address and Safety alert
Tony Martin of Zurich Com- Nominees must live or work contact details of the person nomi- Bikes bought on the internet
munity Trust said: “The Pride of within Swindon borough. To nomi- nated as well as yours. or mail order must be serviced
Swindon nominations acknowl- nate somebody, or a team, the mayor Entries should be sent by Friday before being ridden. CALL NOW
edge the amazing things going is asking you to write no more than 10 February to Pride of Swindon fOr fAst, frieNdLy serviCe
on in our community. The badge 250 words explaining why he, she Awards, Civic Offices, Euclid Street,
is presented to 15 people who we or the team should be considered Swindon SN1 2JH or mail: prideof- Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or eve.
[email protected] or 07850 650956 (mobile)
Royal town rocks
for military charities

A charity single performed by residents of Royal Walk Swindon
Wootton Bassett to raise money for The Royal
British Legion, Combat Stress, The Undentable
Trust, and Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families
Association (SSAFA) was launched in mid-December. Walking is ideal natural exercise.
The project to cover Green Day’s
Wake Me Up When September Ends New Walking Groups *
was the brainchild of Tracey Rog-
ers, from Peatmoor, whose brother, Haydon Wick Health Walk
Captain Mark Hale was killed in (free and open to all, part of the Walking for Health scheme)
Afghanistan in 2009. Thursdays - meets 9.45am at the Haydon Centre
She said: “I had the idea in June to
involve as many people as possible Evening Walk Fit
from the wonderful community of
Wootton Bassett. The aim was to Starts Thursday 2nd February
remember my brother and other 7.00pm - 8.00pm from The Link Centre
fallen heroes, to mark the end of
repatriations through the town, and Daytime Walk Fit
also to raise much needed funds Starts Monday 6th February
for military charities that focus on Tracey Rogers with with co-producer 10.00am - 11.30am from The Link Centre
supporting bereaved families and Mark Kenna of Dreambase Studios
also help and support wounded *Free pedometer to anyone joining a
servicemen and women.” Crier, sports and youth groups, Walk Fit group from The Link Centre in February
Volunteer music, sound and British Legion repatriation bikers
video professionals and major and standard bearers. It’s a visually Visit www.getwalking.org/swindon
companies joined her to work with stunning, beautifully produced and to find local routes and sociable walking groups.
local musicians and singers together moving record of the era when the
with two choirs and over 200 people eyes of the world were on Wootton
from Wootton Bassett. Bassett. For more information, contact
Over 1,000 residents feature in the Watch it at www.youtube.com/user/
accompanying video directed by wbcharitysingle Amanda or Cheryl on 01793 465413
Mark Kenna from Redhouse. Tak- www.woottonbassettrock.co.uk
ing part are singers and musicians, See the full story at www.swindon-
skateboarders, the Junior Town link.com Search: Rocks

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