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Going forward with Trust STFC Be a superhero runner and/or take
part in a fun day on 1 & 2 October

After being given the all-clear after
treatment for testicular cancer,
James Baker, 27, from Westlea,
was found to have it in his brain,
causing seizures, cardiac arrest and
temporary loss of eyesight and the
ability to walk.
James was recently told his
condition is terminal but family and
friends are working to raise £30,000
Pro Red Team of the Month - Purton FC for life prolonging treatment in
Under 7’s, managed by Tajinder Samra James fighting fit, before
Germany. the cancer returned
Two events will take place on:
The Trust STFC column with he has already shown a desire to 1 October: Participants in the the news of his illness makes that
chairman Steve Mytton support our work and help promote much harder to deal with. If this
the club to the wider community weekly 5k Swindon parkrun around were the other way round, he would
September started badly with the of Swindon - a key part of what we Lydiard Park are being asked to be the first in line to donate to you.
loss to Oxford United, which was a are trying to achieve. become sponsored superheroes. “So we’re asking readers to come
huge disappointment for all Town Rest up for now Jordan, and good Registration takes place from along to take part in parkrun and,
fans. This was swiftly followed by luck with your rehab. 8.30am before the start at 9am. or, come along to the fun day at
the bad news that young striker Onto more positive things, and New runners have to register in Lydiard Park Academy where there
Jordan Stewart has suffered knee many people still haven’t caught advance to take part at will be lots going on and some
ligament damage and faces an on to the fact that individual adult www.parkrun.org.uk/swindon great raffle prizes on offer from lots
extended period on the sidelines. tickets for any Swindon Town home 2 October, 12noon to 3pm. Family of supporters.
Jordan had made a promising match are available for just £15 Fun Day at Lydiard Park Academy, “If you’re unable to take part in
start to the season after a difficult through the ‘Pro Red’ scheme, a Grange Park, SN5 6HN. either, please share this appeal as
first year in Wiltshire, scoring a saving of £10 on normal prices. Friend and fun day organiser Luke far and wide as possible.”
memorable goal at QPR and doing If you have a young family Watkins: “James is loved by every- Donate to the James Baker
plenty to suggest he could cause member in your household, please one. If you’ve been lucky enough appeal at: www.gofundme.com/
League One defences a lot of visit www.pro-red.co.uk and sign to meet him you’ll know he is the bakemanalternative
trouble this term. up to this fantastic scheme that nicest, friendliest and most positive See updates on Facebook: A James
Furthermore, as the Trust’s encourages a larger fanbase for our person you could ever meet. Sadly Baker Fundraiser
sponsored player for 2016-17, future. www.truststfc.com
An Olympic legacy to be proud of?

On Two Wheels by Rob Derry of Swindon Bicycle Users Group (BUG)
Computer Music &
We talked about the legacy of Video Making Tuition
London 2012 and it was a big One to one music software training
theme in the bid to win the right to using Logic Pro on the Apple Mac
host the games. Individual tuition in Final Cut Pro,
Clearly, the legacy is there as the powerful video editing and
GB became the first host nation production software (including tutorials
to increase its medal count in the on marketing across social media)
following games. In the cycling, infrastructure provision and Ideal for kids doing school projects
every member of the track team improvement. and for adults looking for a new hobby
came home with at least one Now, if that can happen what Call Matt on 07734253189 or
medal – that’s an incredible a legacy that would be. With all email [email protected]
achievement. After the 2012 games, of the velodromes, coaches and
honours were handed out to many sport cycling schemes around the www.musicourseswindon.co.uk
sportsmen and women including country, I would like to think that
Knighthoods, MBEs and OBEs. the sporting legacy is secure but Are you looking for an
I think we can expect a whole the real benefit could be a hundred
host of honours for Britain’s times greater for everyone if the
medallists in the New Years list Government could deliver on this Eye Test at Home?
but there has been a call from the request from Britain’s top cyclists.
members of the British Cycling More people cycling is better for
team that was so successful for the public health, the environment Do you have difficulties getting to your
third Olympics on the trot. They and the state of our roads. Chris local optician? Then why not let us visit
all signed a letter to the Prime Boardman is already a huge you at home for your eye test?
Minister saying that the best way supporter of making cycling an • Free NHS test FREE *
to honour the cyclists would be everyday activity that normal • NHS vouchers accepted Eye Test
to provide a lasting legacy for people can do in normal clothes. • Flexible appointments
everyday cycling in the UK. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if instead *Call us or visit website for further details
They have asked for the of seeing Sir Jason Kenny, we all
Government to spend just 5% of could benefit from the true legacy
the transport budget on making of having the best national sports www.visionvisit.co.uk 01793 232 588
cycling safer and easier through cycling programme in the world?
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