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Swindon Soup puts community projects Best burial ground gains double first
in the mix Westmill Woodland Burial Ground “We try hard to work with families
near Watchfield, off the A419, has to show them what is possible,
won the Best Cemetery category affordable, personal and appropriate
in the 2015 Good Funeral Guide, for them and the person who has
whilst gravedigger Andy Slade came died. We support them in being
top in his category. involved with every stage of the
Manager Liz Rothschild said: “We process and as hands on as they
were amazed to be nominated and want to be.
felt very honoured that our work at “Our site looks towards the
Westmill was being recognised ancient Uffington White Horse and
the Downs, a view which gives us
all a lift. We aim to break down the
isolation caused by bereavement
and believe that being close to
nature can be a very effective way
to begin to heal.“
Fiona Simpson, organiser of Soup
Andy was taken aback when told
Do you have a good idea for pitch their ideas on how they will he was the top gravedigger. He
Swindon and are seeking funds make their locality a better place. said: “It’s the first time I’ve ever
or support? Soup is just what you Then enjoy a potluck dinner before won anything. The award is down
need. voting. to everybody who helps at Westmill,
Do you want to meet others keen The winner will receive the door including my sons Henry and
on social enterprise and community money to kickstart their project; George who work with me.”
improvement? the runners-up will benefit from Westmill is run as a not-for-profit
Then come along to the first ever the networking which could lead Community Interest Company (CIC)
Soup on Thursday 3 December, 6pm to practical help from professionals offering burial plots to people of all
to 8.30pm. and volunteers. faiths and none within a wildlife
Whether you are a local resident By the time you leave, you will woodland and meadow setting.
or community group, Soup is a have met new people and discussed Events throughout the year include
perfect opportunity to have your new ideas – everyone wins. an open day, a memorial event
voice heard, support others and To make a pitch, or if you want and a family day when trees are
make a difference. For a suggested to come along as a Soup supporter, planted.
donation of £5, hear up to four register for a place at: Liz Rothschild with the Find out more:
Good Funeral Guide award
pre-selected groups or individuals www.swindonsoup.com www.woodlandburialwestmill.co.uk

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