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No. 150 • September 1994 • Circulation 15,000
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Lions look for likely lads and lassies Youth with the right stuff needed for award scheme West Swindon Lions want to hear from youth aged between 15 and 18 years who are serving their local community. Theyoungsters could be helping in a hospital, a youth club, the Red Cross, St John's Ambulance, in local churches or homes for the elderly or disabled, or anywhere else in the community. And nominations from adults who admire the efforts of worthyyoungsterswillbewelcomed. The Lions will arrange interviews by independent judges at a local level and the successful candidate then progresses to regional interviews. The 13 finalists ultimately proceed to the district finals which will be held in the Midlands in February 1995. Each
Correction In August we reported on the front page that Laura Drayton from West] ea had been knocked down crossing Langstone Way by a speeding car, on her way to catch the school bus. This was incorrect. We are informed that the car was not travelling overthe 30mph speed limit and we apologise for adding to the distress already experienced by the driver.
district finalist receives a bursary of £500 and the overall national winner gets an additional £1,000,allof which must bespent on the project with which they are serving. The scheme has long been sponsored by Lloyds Bank to help youth furthering the Lions motto of 'We serve'. West Swindon Lions President Gloria Haynes says, "we often hear of the 'could not care less' attitude of young people, but the Lions show time after time that today's youth do care." Anyone knowing of a suitable youngster should contact Lions, Gloria Haynes - 771822, or Graham Reeve -881157. • Yearof the Family-Lions and CALM help family on page 35.
The Link magazine's annual directory of useful information and businesses serving West Swindon, Haydon Wick and Woodhall Park. £Qcal information for local people Inside on pages:
Call to young people to step forward,from Westlea theLion,Swindon Wildcats ice hockey general manager Daryl Lipsey and Lions' President Gloria Haynes
More petition collectors wanted for hospital campaign The campaign to save the threatened Princess Alexandra RAF Hospital at Wroughton needs more people to collect names on a petition calling for the proposal, to close it to be dropped. Campaign organiser Jim Masters said there has been massive support in oppostion to the closure, but many more people have to express their views. "We need more help to collect petition signatures to show the Government that people in Swindon care about saving this hospital which is essential to the armed services, and to the National Health Service." If you can help, call Jim Masters on 525768.
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At your service: an index of businesses serving link readers
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Political representation. Your MP, MEP and local councillors
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Health Services
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Worship
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Meeting Places
14-17 Community Services and voluntary organisations 18-36 The Link magazine news, views and information for September
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