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Saudi based group donates to Swindon special school
A lodge of Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes - or Buffs - based in Darran in eastern Saudi Arabia has presented £2,906.98 to the development
of Uplands Educational Trust Learning Centre which opens in September.
The contact with the group came Britain, South Africa, Australia and personalised learning, supported money. Now, I can’t stop beaming,
via Linda Meadows who worked at the USA, but our raffles and social work opportunities, community it’s just wonderful to see the new
Uplands School ten years ago when functions attract a much larger fol- involvement and life skills training.” school; its absolutely fantastic and we
it was based in Penhill, four years lowing of ex-patriots from around the Linda said: “The lodge were dis- were really pleased to hear about how
before it moved into its current North globe based in our region of Saudi.” cussing which charity to support over Uplands is going to help over 19s.”
Swindon premises. Uplands Educational Trust Learn- the next few months and I put forward Donations welcome
Husband Chris, who was based at ing Centre is a new initiative to help Uplands which does great work with The Uplands charity shop at Redhouse
RAF Lyneham, now trains Saudi air young people aged 19 to 25 make children with disabilities. When we Village Centre needs good qual-
force engineers with BAE Systems, the transition to living as indepen- were in Penhill I spent a lot of time ity clothing and accessories, books,
said: “There are Buff branches all dent adults. Deputy headteacher calling Swindon businesses for dona- toys, unwanted gifts, DVDs and small
over the world, including Wiltshire, Andy Segal said the future for young tions as there was very little money for household items to sell in support of
which engage in fundraising for good people after leaving Uplands has been student activities. I remember one day the Uplands Educational Trust. Call
causes. We have about 30 members in limited. “In September we’re opening the head saying that there wasn’t any 01793 753013 to help.
our Shamal Lodge who come from a centre at Stratton Road to provide
Swindon
Home & Away Scheme

Improving Outcomes for Disabled Children

More Carers Needed!
Home & Away is our family-based scheme
designed to support parents of children
with disabilities by providing children
with the opportunity to enjoy different Overnight Short Breaks for
experiences and develop new friendships. Children with Disabilities
For more information please contact Swindon’s Family
Students Lottie Palfreman and Tom Wisden receive a cheque from Linda and Placement Team on 01793 465700 or visit the website
Chris Meadows with Del Fry, acting chair of governors and TA Kyle Ismail at www.swindon.gov.uk/homeandaway

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