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Deputy Mayor Nick takes over from Mayor Mick
West Swindon councillor Nick Martin took over the honorary mantle of mayor of Swindon from a fellow
councillor from the West, Mick Bray, on 17 May.
During his year Mick, council- Swindon Women’s Refuge, Hop
lor for Lydiard and Freshbrook, Skip & Jump and Toothill Junior Purton Farm Shop &
with his wife Ruth, attended a Youth Club. Organic Veg Box Scheme
wide range of community func- However, as with all mayors, Free delivery
tions around the town, and raised Nick and his wife Mary will be Veg, fruit, eggs, meat
money for three charities: Swin- pleased to visit community or- Butter, milk & more
don Therapy Centre for Multiple ganisations and businesses across
Sclerosis, Cruse Bereavement the town. Shop open Tuesday-Sunday
and Swindon Guide Dogs for To invite them to an event call Church End, Purton
the Blind. the mayor’s secretary on 01793 Swindon SN5 4EB
He said: “It’s was a very gratify- 463599 or mail: cdeamer@ Tel: 01793 772287
ing and enjoyable year for Ruth Nick and Mary Martin. Photo: Richard Wintle swindon.gov.uk www.purtonhouseorganics.co.uk
and myself and we’d like to thank www.calyxpix.com
all who welcomed us with their smiles. to be on the front page of our local
“We’ve been so impressed by the media a lot more.” CYCLE REPAIRS
range and commitment of voluntary Nick represents Shaw and until
organisations in our town. They need May 2014 will be raising money for FREE
collection &
Volunteers needed to make Mela another success delivery from
After much confusion in early May, Swindon Mela will take place, follow- home or work
ing agreement between Swindon Council and the organising committee
which had earlier announced it was cancelling this year’s event because The BIKE DOCTOR
of new limits on attendance numbers. Over 35 years experience
But the advertised date might have to change and the Mela project team Servicing and repairs
is appealing for more volunteers to come forward to make the event a suc- We also sell parts & accessories
cess. People with marketing skills, others able to organise activities on the www.bikedoctorswindon.co.uk
day, take on marshalling duties and assist with the movement of equipment For fast, friendly service, call
are needed. If you can help mail: [email protected] Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or evening
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