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Community News

Fun day in

North Swindon

Despite a pretty overcast morning
and predictions of inclement
weather, organisers had everything
in place at Brook Park, Redhouse, on Town Office
3 September. 1 Groundwell Road, Swindon SN1 2LT
Some 900 people are estimated Tel: 01793 422422
to have enjoyed more than 42 stalls
and attractions like wrap a reptile, Chapel of Rest
classic cars, fair ground rides and 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret SN3 4NN
selfies with Disney characters. Tel: 01793 832072
Unfortunately the day was cruelly
cut short by a monsoon that rushed Our family service caring for you
in lashing the displays and forcing
visitors to run for cover. Above, Lily Gear running with joy A truly personal and compassionate service
One of the organisers John Stooke before the storm. Below, a boa in available 24 hours a day, every day of the year
said: “A huge effort was made by a being cuddled by a ninja turtle
relatively small group of volunteers Included in The Good Funeral Guide
over nine months of planning to put in recognition of our quality of service
on a great celebration in support of
our nominated charity, Butterflies • Professionally
Family Centre. qualified
“The team deserves a lot of thanks
for pulling a great event together. • Pre-paid funeral
But our fundraising target was plans available
quickly dashed; don’t you just love
British summertime?” • Home visits
available
See the gallery of images by
Oakhurst residents Charlotte, 15, • Parking available John Pearce, centre, Tracy & David
and Lucy, 13, Stevens, who attend ‘Here for you when needed most’
Isambard Community School, at
www.bit.ly/NSFD2016

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Centre manager Louise Walker and senior physiotherapist Jan Howard
trying out the new gym equipment For extra peace of mind, a complimentary,
Swindon Therapy Centre of Multiple A ground-breaking rehab treadmill professionally written Will can be provided
Sclerosis officially launches a to improve walking and even (if required).
Neurology Resource Centre for the running is also on offer. The option of paying by monthly instalments
town on 8 October, thanks to a five Centre manager Louise Walker is also available.
year Big Lottery grant of £404,000 said: “We are launching two new
over five years. partnerships where Swindon Carer’s To receive a £75 discount on
Last year the centre successfully staff will be on hand to provide these fees please contact us,
purchased the upper floor of advice and support for carers and quoting the reference ‘Link1’
Bradbury House on Westlea Drive, family members.
Westlea to allow for expansion of “And we are also going to be 01793 832072
physiotherapy services that are working with the Citizen’s Advice or 01793 422422
so vital to people with MS and Swindon to offer advice, including
other neurological conditions. This financial difficulties with disability www.pearcefuneral services.co.uk
includes state-of-the-art wheelchair benefits. [email protected]
user friendly gym equipment and Contact Swindon Therapy Centre
a new Technogym circuit for those for MS on 01793 481700 or via * prices valid 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017
more able members of the centre. www.msswindon.org.uk
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