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Shaking off the winter High Sheriff presents awards to Swindon charities
blues on Mother’s Day

Peter Addington strikes
a pose with youngsters
Getting ready to roll from Swindon Dance
Babes to 80 year olds were involved and members of the Bios
in this year’s Mad March Hare on youth project
15 March in aid of of Breakthrough The High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Peter Addington donned said “We are delighted to be chosen; it recognises the
Breast Cancer. his official court dress to meet young people involved passion and dedication shown by our inspirational
Walkers, joggers and runners, with Swindon Dance and BIOS – Settings for Life on 6 teachers, dance artists and team. Without them, our
some led by pets, turned out in March. young people wouldn’t be developing as artists, thriving
their finery to tackle the 5k and 10k His awards recognise not-for-profit groups who as individuals, or working towards a professional career
routes around West Swindon and make an effective impact in the community. Both in dance.”
Lydiard Park. organisations work with young people, building positive Chris Priddy, director of BIOS and Swindon’s Youth
The organising team want to relationships and changing lives. for Christ (SYFC), added: “It’s fantastically exciting. The
thank everyone who took part or Swindon Dance does this through dance, by providing team have worked incredibly hard in our first year and
volunteered this year. The seven mentoring, teaching, support and training in dance, to this award is huge recognition for that effort.”
previous Mad March Hares have inspire and encourage the young people, regardless of The High Sheriff said he had been tremendously
raised £78,000 for Breakthrough. their background. impressed by Swindon Dance and the BIOS team during
The 2015 total will be announced BIOS visit neighbourhoods around the town with their his year in office. “By enabling young people to make
later in the year. customised vehicle equipped with activity and sports the right decisions and to aspire higher, both charities
In the meantime see the gallery equipment, as well as electronic games, to also support offer positive choices,” he said.
of images at www.swindonlink.com and mentor young people. Find out more at: settings4life.org.uk/vansupport
Search: Mad March Hare Marie McCluskey, artistic director at Swindon Dance, swindondance.org.uk/support-us

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