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Do you know of a child or an adult who has displayed remarkable courage, or a gutsy community cham- FREE collection
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?

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If so, the Mayor of Swindon group will receive the ultimate nate somebody, or a team, the mayor
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Swindon Awards celebrate the ex- Swindon’s Central Library. nated as well as yours. or mail order must be serviced
traordinary personal commitment Tony Martin of Zurich Com- Entries should be sent by Friday before being ridden. CALL NOW
the people of Swindon give to their munity Trust said: “The Pride of 1 February to Pride of Swindon FOR FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE
community. I’m honoured to be Swindon nominations acknowl- Awards, Civic Offices, Euclid Street,
involved as the awards highlight edge the amazing things going Swindon SN1 2JH or mail: prideof- Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or eve.
the incredible selfless achievements on in our community. The badge [email protected] or 07850 650956 (mobile)
of ordinary people.” is presented to 15 people who we
Nominees selected to attend the consider the best of the best for their
award ceremony in April will be extraordinary effort.”
presented with a certificate recog- Nominees must live or work
nising their contribution. A select within Swindon borough. To nomi-
The mayor with Pride of Swindon awards compere Shirley Ludford, left, and past
winners David Wray of Swindon MS Therapy Centre, Bonnie Walsh of the Swindon

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Who do you think is a
Swindon treasure?
Think of a national treasure – and who comes to mind? David At-
tenborough perhaps, Rolf Harris, Dame Judi Dench, or maybe the
Queen herself?
Pinehurst
These are people recognised and
respected for their wisdom, their
experience and contribution to the Health Walk
national cultural life.
Think of a Swindon treasure, and Starts Friday 11th January 2013
the answers may or may not come
so readily.
Whether you’re a born and bred
Swindonian or a relative newcomer, Free and every Friday at 10.00am
we want to know who you think from Pinetrees Community Centre
has inspired others and has made
a major impact on the town.
Those who qualify for this ulti- Guided by a trained Volunteer Walk Leader
mate accolade of recognition don’t Artist and muralist Ken White who we
necessarily have to be alive. There recognised as our first Swindon treasure Walk for 40 - 45 minutes (2 – 3 miles) at your own
in the December Link
are so many people who have pace, followed by socialising and refreshments
done so much poration town clerk in the 1940s
for Swindon and 50s who saw the town’s future, Open to all ages and abilities
in the past and and Shirley Garman, who died in
we need to September 2009, an inspiration to For more information phone (01793) 465413
be reminded Swindon women to work together or email: [email protected]
of them. Two for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. D14935/12
come to mind, The articles about people you
David Murray suggest will be published from time
John, left, the to time. Mail your suggestions to: Travel Swindon
Swindon Cor- [email protected] Choices Swindon

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