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Head says 11 year old was a lovely boy
Daniel Climance, 11, who was killed school is pulling together and we
in a tragic road accident cycling called in additional support to help
through Purton on 10 June has been all those in our school community
described by Jo Garton, headteacher who feel the shock of Daniel’s loss.
at Bridlewood Primary School, as “Our hearts are with Daniel’s
‘the loveliest lad you could ever parents at this devastating time.”
meet.’ In a statement released by
She expressed the deep sorrow Wiltshire Police, Daniel’s parents
of everybody connected with the described him as ‘a beautiful,
school following his death, adding: loving child, with a fantastic sense
“Daniel had been part of our school of humour, caring and loving with a
at Bridlewood since he was four wide circle of friends.’
years old. ‘He will be sadly missed by his
“He was a popular, sporty, bright brothers Robbie, George and Noah,
boy in Year 6, whose height and and all of the extended family.’
deep voice gave the impression that Daniel Climance Daniel, who was due to start at
he was older than his years. weeks at primary school before they Bradon Forest School in September,
“It was such a happy time for our move to ‘big school.’ was cycling down the hill in Purton,
Year 6 children. SATs were out of “We’ve known Daniel’s family accompanied by his father and older CYCLE REPAIRS
the way and they were rehearsing for many years because his older brother, when he collided with a
for the big end of year production brother attended Bridlewood before road sweeper which was travelling FREE
and generally enjoying the last few he started with us. Everybody in the in the direction of Hook. collection &
delivery from
MS Centre manager Jackie Wray retires home or work
Jackie Wray departed the MS Cen- Dave have been volunteers for 22. was moving in 2010 to Bradbury
tre on 17 June after eleven years as “It’s been an amazing experience House at Westmead, topped by the The BIKE DOCTOR
manager, although she and husband to be part of the positive spirit Queens’ Award for Voluntary Service
amongst the members and in 2012 to recognise everybody Over 35 years experience
volunteers and to see the involved with the therapy centre. Servicing and repairs
centre’s services grow to “The charity has a new challenge We also sell parts & accessories
help our 500 members” said to raise the money to buy the whole www.bikedoctorswindon.co.uk
Jackie. building. After a holiday I’ll be For fast, friendly service, call
“The people of Swindon pleased to come back as a volun- Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or evening
have been fantastic in their teer, if they’re happy to have me.” or 07850 650956 (mobile)
support because the therapy
centre has never looked to
the NHS for grant funding.
The highpoint of my career
Dressability on the move to the West

Dressability volunteers John Spencer, Rose Bond, Helen Sleiman
Dressability, the charity that adapts move for our charity as we have an
clothing for older people and people excellent relationship with the MS
with disabilities, is moving to take Therapy Centre. We have adapted
up office space on the upper floor of several of their adult oxygen hoods
the MS Therapy Centre in Westlea. so that children are able to use
Currently based in Dorcan, the them, making them much more
trustees made the decision not to comfortable to wear.”
renew the lease and make the move The move on Saturday 25 July
to larger premises. The charity has will take place with Swindon based
grown in the last few years with business Easymove providing their
social media helping to boost its cli- services free of charge. Sharon said:
ent base. The new location in West “We can’t thank Easymove and
Swindon will provide the dressmak- their staff enough for their valuable
ers and tailors with more elbow support. It means we can quikcly
room to work whilst providing a get back to business as usual on the
separate office for administration. Monday.”
Dressability manager Sharon Facebook: DressabilityUK
Tombs added: “This is a fantastic www.dressability.org.uk
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