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No. 132 • March 1993 • Circulation 11,500
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Local youngsters bullied by TV presenter Kilroy A group of West Swindon teenagers have slammed television presenter Robert Kilroy Silk after they were victims of his interview technique on his 9 February morning show about bullying. They claim Kilroy set them up to take the blame for bullying and ignored the fact that most of them had also been victims. The WiltshireYouthService was asked by Kilroy Television if some young people would be willing to appear in a studio discussion. Local youth worker Carl Bowen asked some teenagers and they agreed. Each youngster had a 15 to 30 minute telephone conversation with Julian Mears, the programme's AssistantProducer, who said the studio discussion would be open and balanced, without judgements or condemnation. The same assurances were given shortly before the recordingstarted. But once 'on-air' the six teenagers quickly realised that they were being manipulated byKilmy. Also in the audience were other teenagers who were being bullied at school, parents of young people
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Wiltshire Fest' comes to the west West Swindon will see a spectacular collection of balloons in August. Along with music and family attractions, the Wiltshire Festival at Lydiard Park promises to be an amazing event. More details on page 3. Below, TV personality Nicholas Parsons with children from Salt Way School at the launch of the Wiltshire Festival in early February
'Doing our bit' in March Organisers of Swindon's big effort to help cancer charities want local groups, clubs and pub goers to get behind their efforts in March. A number of big events like a gala dinner and auction, a helium balloon race and a celebrity go-kart challenge are being organised, but could you run an event which involves the localcommurntyin some way to help Swindon's Propect Foundation, C.A.L.M. and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund? 'Doing our bit' coordinatorTony Martin said, "This is abigSwindon effort to help local charities. We've got some big events taking place, but we'd also like to involve people in community groups, mates who get together in the pub for a drink and work colleagues. If you can organise an event, please contact me on 535258." Turn to page 2 for a list of events during Doing our bit' week.
Comic Relief Become a fireman for the day
in return for a donation to Comic Relief. Turn to page 3fordetails. Kick the habit.
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A local chemist will donate £1 to Comic Relief for anybody who starts an anti-smoking programme. Details on page 9.
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