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Have you got what it takes to be a mentor? The Plumber you’ll
Local youth support charity SMASH (Swindon Mentoring & Self Help) GASTECH Recommend!
is recruiting a new group of adult voluntary mentors to join a preparation
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There are currently over 20 • Servicing, Repairs, Installation
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look at situations with an external
perspective and showed me a new Taw Hill vet and current mentor Craig
Waldron and his mentee Ollie Waldron,
angle on things. with Bobby, the dog. Photo: Richard Wintle
“Walking out the other end of www.calyxpix.com
this project, I was a changed person; the decision to change their lives.
a lot more grown up, a lot more in- “When they arrive they tell me what
dependent and more understanding they can’t do. We help them discover Extension & Garage Conversion Specialists
with all sorts of things. what they can do. • Project Management
“SMASH does a world of good “Our mentors are extraordinary, • Alterations / Renovations
for so many young people. Anyone ordinary people who want to make • Garden walls / Patios / Decking
who can get involved will receive a a difference. Hundreds have come
warm welcome, good training, and forward over the years to support • Conservatory bases / Porches
the power to not only improve one young people. This will be our No job too big or small! Fully Insured. 18 Years experience
life but the lives of an entire family.” twenty-seventh team of mentors to Call Neil now for a free & competitive quote
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prospective mentees are not getting provided mentors to over a thousand mail: [email protected]
the support and encouragement young people. www.benchmark-construction.co.uk
they need to get the best out of their “The benefit to both young people,
education and life in general. Many mentors and Swindon as a community
of them have lost one parent or have is huge.”
a parent who is unable to offer them The closing date to register for the
all they need. mentoring course is 30 June. Contact
Smash project manager Rob Chap- Joshua Chesterman on 01793 729748
pell says the mission is to uncover or mail: admin@smashyouthproject.
talent in young people who have made co.uk

Mayor’s year ends with a bang, thanks to the Lions
Five Swindon charities each received cheques for £1,000 from Swindon
Lions Club in mid-May, the proceeds of last November’s annual fireworks
spectacular at the Polo Ground.

KITCHEN MAKEOVER

Are your kitchen cabinets OK but the door and drawer
fronts are looking a little tired?
Why not consider replacing them? With a new worktop to match,
you could achieve the look of a new stylish kitchen,
saving you time, money and a lot of upheaval.
• Complete made to measure
The mayor helped pass on the money on behalf of the Lions at a recep- kitchens and bedrooms also
tion in his parlour. He’s pictured above with, from left Christopher Loveday, available.
Swindon Therapeutic Work in Gardens; Dave Weathall of Inner Flame; Ben • Many superb styles and finishes
Snook, Upham Road Day Care Centre; Jeni Burchell, Mediation Plus; Sarah to choose from.
Purnell, Swindon Inter-Active Art Group. Call Peter Galbraith on
Swindon Lions welcomes new members at meetings on the first and third 01793 741234
Monday of the month at the De Vere Hotel, Shaw Ridge. To find out about www.petergalbraith.co.uk
joining mail Maurice Watson: [email protected]
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