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Pride of Swindon winners announced

Winners at the ninth Pride of Swindon award ceremony
The winners of the ninth annual Roy Dowling: For his work as
Pride of Swindon award were a volunteer benefits advisor for
celebrated at an award ceremony Swindon Carers Centre
at the Swindon Steam museum Oscar Moulding: Nine year old
on March 16. The 10 winning Oscar raised money for a friend to
individuals and six teams were pay for a new wheelchair in Bosnia
decided upon by a team of invited John Popowicz: For his service with
judges drawn from various sectors Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
of the Swindon community. Pat Bennett: For her work to
The individual winners were: support Immanuel Reform Church.
Alan Butler: RunVember charity Team award winners were:
running group organiser. Colin Crook and Jacqui Collins for
Clare Stow: For her work with their conservation work.
numerous local charities including Lorraine Parker and Pippa Watts
the Swindon Down’s Syndrome for their work with the social team
Group. at Clarence House.
Noreen Vitale: Catering manager The Swindon Lagoons Volunteer
for the Christmas Care shelter. Group for their conservation work.
Caroline Watson: for supporting The Harbour Project: for their work
elderly people. with refugees.
Kathleen Wyatt: for her work with Prime Theatre for supporting young
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. people.
Joan White: For her work The Witness Service for providing
supporting Pinehurst Netball Club support to people attending court.

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