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MP strikes lucky for Down’s Group A different approach
to weight loss
Qualified counsellor Maxine O’Brien
is giving people struggling with
weight issues the chance to reflect A structured coaching course
on their relationship with food, to individually tailored to suit
understand their attitude to it, and the needs of your child
take practical steps to change. Covering the following topics:
Having struggled with her own Confidence, Bullying, Self Image,
weight over several years has led Goal setting academically
and in sport
her to want to help people going Dealing with divorce and
through similar experiences in a bereavement
small, safe and supportive group. Qualified in Child and
Maxine said: “This therapy group Adolescent Counselling
will look at why diets have not Call Matt on 07734 253189
worked for the members and what A strictly confidential service
Justin handing over his winnings with, from left, Tony Ackerman, district their weight means to them?
operations manager William Hill, Ann Rienicks, of William Hill in Regent “It will be a chance to explore
Circus, the Haworth family Sarah, Mark, Thomas and Grace, Stuart thoughts and feelings around food Have you struggled with various
Robinson and Sarah Bournes of Sainsbury’s, Sam Pierce
and why we sabotage ourselves, diets and are frustrated by not
even though we have the best achieving your goal?
North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson fun activities for the members.
calculated the odds before Group treasurer Lesley Pierce intentions. The group will offer Then this 10 week group is for you!
Christmas and won £262.50 to help said the donation would be used a non-judgmental space to The therapy group will help you
sustain Swindon Down’s Syndrome to support WorkFit. “Justin is very deepen your understanding of to explore and understand
Group’s WorkFit programme. committed to Swindon Down’s your emotional and psychological your weight and why you
It was the first time in five years Group and was really keen to processes around food. We will look make the choices you do.
that he had won the William Hill know more about our programme at the diet binge cycle, the games The Counselling and
charity challenge when he managed which helps adults with Down’s we play around food and our inner Psychotherapy Centre
to turn a free £50 bet into profit. syndrome into work-related messages and dialogues around Bath Road
In December, Justin came activities, which could be paid jobs, food and self worth. Only 5 places per group
good with a 4.25 to 1 bet that volunteering roles, work experience “If slimming groups have not For more information or to book
Manchester United would be beaten and traineeships and also supports delivered, perhaps it’s time to take a a place contact Maxine O’Brien
by Bournemouth and his home team employers to understand the different approach. on 07970 684558 or
Blackburn Rovers would win against needs of people with Down’s and See details of Maxine’s group on [email protected]
Rotherham. to provide them with the right the right.
Justin, who is well known as an opportunities to thrive.
ardent football supporter as well the “The cheque handover took place
Minister for the Disabled, admitted a couple of days before our first
his skill at the bookies was not up WorkFit Liaison Officer started
to much. “My annual performance training to make the programme
at William Hill hasn’t been great but happen.”
this year I’m really glad to be able The cheque was presented at
to help Swindon Down’s Syndrome Sainsbury’s Bridgemead where
Group who do fantastic work to Swindon Down’s Syndrome Group
help youngsters born with Down’s was the 2015 charity of the year. Rendezvous Special For Two
achieve their potential. In 2010 the group received the
“Importantly, they bring parents prestigious Queen’s Award for 1/4 Aromatic Crispy Duck
together to share opportunities Voluntary Service, the MBE for OR Barbecue Ribs, Crispy Seaweed & Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls
and challenges and do so much for charities. Choose 3 Dishes of your choice from our selection:
youngsters who need more help Tony Ackerman of William Hill Sweet & Sour Chicken (HK Style)
with speech and language therapy. said: “We’re delighted that Justin, Beef with Green Peppers in Black Bean Sauce
“It’s entirely run by parents who after years of trying, has managed Prawns with Ginger & Spring Onions
are constantly fundraising to to pick a winner for such a fantastic Spicy Salt & Garlic Chicken
support learning opportunities and cause." Lemon Chicken
Chicken Curry
Hills Waste launches food waste recycling service Chicken Chow Mein
A new food waste collection and instead their waste becomes Satay Roast Pork
and recycling service has been a resource that is recycled using HHH
introduced by Swindon-based Hills anaerobic digestion to generate Egg Fried Rice, Prawn Crackers & Fortune Cookies
Waste Solutions across the county. energy for the National Grid.”
The service is available to all Businesses that sign-up to the £22.88 (Menu price £31.80)
businesses not just those involved new service are provided with Special meal cannot be changed • Available until 23rd November
in food production and hospitality, a purpose built 120 litre or 240 Tel: 01793 703388
as any factories, shops and offices litre capacity container and
generating food waste can benefit. biodegradable liners. Unit 2 Elstree Way, Abbey Meads SN25 4YX DELIVERY OR TAKE AWAY
Gary McKinnon, divisional A weekly collection is made using OPEN: Sun - Thur 4.45pm - 10.30pm; Fri & Sat 4.45pm - 11.15pm
director at Hills, said: By recycling a purpose built, lightweight vehicle. Last orders for delivery 15 minutes before closing time. Open every Bank Holiday
food waste businesses reduce the Hills Waste Solutions can be Licenced to sell and deliver wine and beer
amount of waste sent to landfill, contacted on 01793 714950 or via
saving expensive landfill tax costs, email at [email protected] See our full menu at: www.rendezvous.uk.net
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