IN the past year, Swindon has seen a huge number of people volunteering to help the community in what has been a very challenging year for many. Satpal, known as Paul, from Bansal Motors delivered over 5,000 homemade meals to key workers and the vulnerable, last June. They supported hospitals, firefighters and the police with their community service as part of the Baba Balak Nath group. Reflecting on the past year councillor David Renard, leader of Swindon Borough Council, praised the town’s combined efforts to help those in need. He said: “Since the first case of Covid was reported in Swindon a year ago, the kindness and compassion shown by our community has been outstanding.
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IN MEMORIAM: All death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week These are all the death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week: SMALL Alan After a short illness, Alan Alfie Small passed away on 12th January 2021 at Great Western Hospital. Much loved husband to Mary, dad to Clare and Andrew, grampy, great-grampy, brother, uncle and friend to many, Alan will be greatly missed. Due to current restrictions a private family funeral service will be held at 1.30pm on 2nd February at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, however donations in Alan s name to Stratton Juniors Football Club would be most appreciated and can be made through Blackwells Independent Funeral Directors. 38 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon, Wiltshire. SN2 2NS.
APRIL saw Swindon rally to support those hit hardest by the new lockdown and provided plenty of examples of wonderful community spirit that continued throughout the year. Wood Street favourite Biplob delivered dinners to vulnerable and elderly residents in nearby retirement homes and assisted living facilities. Stratton Juniors FC chairman Magnus Painter with the help of club secretary Paul Surridge cooked up many meals for people around the parish and beyond.His coaches and other volunteers dropped off the deliveries while football matches could not go ahead. He later received a £2,000 grant to continue the scheme and allowed access to Grange Leisure s kitchen.