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Toothill stalwart passes away RECRUITING NOW
About 150 people paid After early retire- A lucrative opportunity for the
their respects at the fu- ment he dedicated right individual to become
neral of Denis Mackie, himself to the young a business entrepreneur in your
62, on 13 August. people of Toothill and spare time, for one of the world’s
Denis, right, who in the late 1990s cam- leading direct marketing
died suddenly on 1 paigned for Toothill companies in the health industry.
August, was a major Farmhouse to become Providing one of the most rewarding
figure in the Toothill a permanent base for packages, we offer great support to
community - volunteer the junior youth club. ensure you quickly start to earn.
chairman of the junior Club coordinator If you are ambitious and have
youth club, one of the Caroline Bosley said the attitude to succeed then
first involved in the Denis’ will be missed we would like to hear from you.
Toothill lottery million pound proj- greatly by staff, volunteers and the Please call Zara on
ect, and a supporter of the community children. “He did so much to keep 07882 217874
cafe founded by his wife Tina, as well the club going; it was his passion and
as her night time carer. the kids loved him for it.
They moved to the area with their “We’re planning a party to bring CYCLE REPAIRS
young children in 1978, two years af- everybody together at halloween to
ter building in West Swindon started. remember Denis by.” FREE
Tina said she and James and Louise Caroline added the club is also collection &
were totally devastated by their loss. looking for more volunteer help. For delivery from
At his funeral Rev Anne Carter details mail: [email protected]
said Denis was one of those people In May the Mayor of Swindon Nick home or work
who saw the good in other people Martin selected the club as one of his The BIKE DOCTOR
and wanted them to understand what three charities. He said: “It is a great Over 35 years experience
they could achieve. pleasure to see the enthusiastic and Servicing and repairs
Denis trained as an architectural smiling young people every time I
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entrance canopy at Watt Tyler House the efforts and dedication of Denis,
For fast, friendly service, call
on Princes Street in the town centre, at the committee and the volunteers.” Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or evening
Madam Tussards and the Royal Mint. Full story: www.bit.ly/Denismackie or 07850 650956 (mobile)

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Former Toothill councillor Mary Martin said: “Denis and the
Toothill Junior Youth Club are completely linked together in my mind
and memories and I’m was saddened to hear of his sudden passing.”
Lorna Sumbler, a supervisor at Toothill Community Cafe, said
nothing was too much for Denis. “If you wanted something done, he
would be there, shopping for the cafe and provide a taxi service for
people who couldn’t easily get to the community centre.

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