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MOBILE CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS SWINDON SANTA FUN RUN
★ Engine diagnostics ★ Electrical work
★ MoTs arranged (no re-test fee)
For a reliable local service with over 30 years experience Run, jog , power walk or stroll 5km around Lydiard Park
(No VAT to pay) or take the 3km path for pushchairs on Sunday 1 December.
CALL GRAHAM ON (01793) 873045 or 07867 556350 Organised by Rotary Club of Swindon Phoenix in aid of
Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Register in advance: www.swindonsanta.org.uk
Christmas stamps on sale from North Scouts
Scouts across Swindon will once again be taking part in the annual Christ-
mas Post and 7th Swindon (Abbey Meads) Scouts will be selling stamps
at Asda Walmart at North Swindon District Centre.
Stamps at 25p each for delivery in and around Swindon will be on sale on:
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November, 10am to 4pm
Friday 29 November, 7pm to 8pm
Saturday 30 November & Sunday 1 December, 10am to 4pm
Friday 6 December, 7pm to 8pm
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December, 10am to 4pm
Post letters in the special green collection box located in Asda Walmart by
4pm on Tuesday 10 December.
Cards will be delivered over the weekend of 14 and 15 December.
School shop does good business in first year
The Uplands Shop at Redhouse Village Centre has done a brisk trade in
charity goods since it opened a year ago, as well as providing work experi-
ence for students.
First year celebration. Jackie Smith with Uplands students. Photo: Richard Wintle
Executive headteacher Jackie Smith will welcome unwanted gifts. Lorna
said the project had achieved on more Braid said: “We always need excellent
than one level: “Uplands Shop has quality stock for the charity shop
been an invaluable learning tool for and would really like donations of
the students who have been able to ornaments, pictures, kitchenware
gain retail and catering experience and crockery.”
in a safe but real life environment. To donate items call into the shop
“The shop has been embraced by on Isambard Way, opposite the front
the community and Zurich, Open entrance of Isambard Community
Work and other organisations have School.
continued to support the enterprise
with donations of previously enjoyed Beautify Shaw
clothing, accessories and books. Saturday 30 November, 10.30am
“Volunteers from the Co-Op Gail Reeves is recruiting helpers
have also worked with students and to tidy up the corner of Old Shaw
provided Fairtrade products to be Lane and Sandacre Road, Nine Elms
served in the coffee shop.” so that bulbs and perennials
With Christmas upon us Uplands can be planted in the Spring.
Shop is hoping for donations of items Come along and help her or call
being cleared out in December, and 01793 466223 for details
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