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The shocking reality of children and internet porn

Basil Jones of Swindon-based lution and corruption of people’s
charity SHOC (Stop Harming our minds cannot be allowed to con-
Children) is displaying and selling tinue. We’re going to be talking
canvas-mounted photographs he’s to groups, educators, and church
taken of Coate Water to raise funds congregations as well as lobbying
for activities to protect children MPs and maintaining information
from being exposed to porno- on our web-site.”
graphic images on the internet. The chair of the Parliamentary
A long-established campaigner Enquiry into Online Child Protec-
against the corruption of childhood tion is Devizes MP Claire Perry,
by modern nutritional, medical and who said: “There is no doubt that
environmental hazards, Basil is now internet pornography has a pro-
focusing the charity’s efforts on how found and negative effect on our
to avert the emotional and psycho- children, who are being damaged
logical threat of internet porn that by its ready availability. It is surely
is too easily accessible by children time to stop sidestepping this issue,
and young people. which is of enormous concern to
Explaining his motivation Basil parents, teachers and others who
said: “It is disgusting what children care for children.”
can have access to with one simple Sunrise at Coate Water by Basil Jones Basil’s pictures will be on display
click of a mouse. They might be repellent.” capacity for tenderness and respect, for sale at the Merlin Gallery, op-
searching for something quite in- Basil’s fear is that internet porn and renders girls no more than sex- posite the Post Modern on Wyvern
nocent, only to be confronted with can become so addictive, par- objects in their eyes. Square throughout May.
images that are horrifying and ticularly in boys, that it reduces the He said: “This corrosion, pol- www.shocswindon.org

Swindon Walking Festival 2012: Monday 14 May to Friday 25 May

There are many guided walks taking place during the festival including wildlife trails, fitness workouts, sociable strolls and a sculpture tour.
You can enjoy fresh air and exercise, discover a hidden beauty spot or a route you can do for yourself, or find a
regular walking group to join. Most walks are free, led by volunteers and less than five miles. Below is a selection of the walks planned.
See the full list at www.getwalking.org/swindon or call Amanda Rothwell on 01793 465413
Monday 14th Monday 21st
Shaw Health Walk*: A guided, sociable walk paced for fitness, followed by Sculpture Spotting: Discover the
refreshments (40 mins, 2 to 3 miles). Meet Lower Shaw Farm, 10am sculptures around West Swindon.
Stride Out to Lydiard Lakes: Take in the beauty of Lydiard Park with this 1 to 1.5 hours, 3 miles. Meet at the
sociable, evening walk. Moderate pace for fitness, I hour, 3 miles. Meet at Link Centre (library entrance) at 1pm
Freshbrook underpass on Whitehill Way (close to Windmill Hill), 5.30pm Tuesday 22nd
Thursday 17th New Toothill Health Walk: Meet
Get Walking Safely: For top tips on walking for health and safer walking visit Toothill Community Centre, 10am
the advice and information stall. Town centre, 12noon to 2pm Wednesday 23rd
Evening Stroll to Mouldon Hill and Ridgeway Mill: Join the NE Wilts Ram- Olympic Torch Relay: Organise a
blers on this lovely 3-mile walk. Good for beginners. Meet 6.15pm Woodlands walk with friends and family to the big screen at Wharf Green to see the Ol-
Edge Pub, Peatmoor. Followed by optional pub meal. For more information ympic flame in the town centre. Activity demonstrations from 11.15am to 2pm
phone 07932 109209 or mail: [email protected] Waterside Walk: Rambler-led evening walk. New walkers welcome. 2 hours,
Saturday 19th 4.5 miles. Meet at Manor Farm Pub, Haydon Wick at 6.15pm. Followed by
Wildlife Watching along the River Ray: Join Wiltshire Wildlife Trust volunteer optional pub meal. For more information phone 07932 109209 or email
wardens and spot butterflies, birds, small mammals, snakes & wildflowers. [email protected]
Gentle pace - 2 hours, 2 miles. Meet 10am at end of Barnfield Road. Tel: Ramleaze Wheelie Walk: Suitable for people with buggies and wheelchair
(01793) 616558 to book a place and for directions users. Meet at Ramleaze Community Hall, 9.45am
Woodland Wander: Guided, circular walk through the tree collection & Brud- Thursday 24th
del Wood with Swindon Mind. Meet at Rangers’ station at Coate Water at Haydon Health Walk: meet at Haydon Leisure Centre, 10am
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