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LINK CENTRE - TWO YEARS ON
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David James, Promotions Officer
at Link reports.
It's difficult to imagine that Link
Centre is already two years old.
Yet to those thousands of regular
users, it would seem impossible to
consider life in West Swindon
without Link Centre!
Since it opened in April 1985
Link Centre has constantly played
an important part in the lives of
so many people in West Swindon
and will continue to make a major
impact in the future.
In their Second Annual Report,
Link Centre Management state
that they have continued to de-
velop and expand the range of
leisure pursuits encouraging
people to take up a new activity,
develop skills or join more passive
pursuits in the form of spectating.
The tremendous diverse range
of facilities allow Link Centre to Another landmark for Link playgroup through to the 45+ CYCLING
be very versatile and flexible. "A Centre last year was the recog- Club, Youth Club and Star Trek PROFICIENCY
typical day will involve the coming nition received as a result of the Appreciation Society.
together of so many different Financial Times 'Architecture at Getting the message across to HOLIDAY COURSES
people, all seeking different Work Award'. The assessor com- local people is still a major ob- Two cycling proficiency courses
leisure time pursuits, all with mented on the 'composition of so jective at Link Centre, to inform will be held in West Swindon
different expectations of the ser- many varied elements under the the public about events, activities during August. There is a mini-
vice that they want" said Chris great canopy of a suspended roof, and performances. In a survey mum age of nine years and the
Dier, Co-ordinator of Link for the skill and high speed of carried out at Link Centre it was course consists of practical and
Centre. construction and the infectious found that one in five people theoretical training. A test will
One notable highlight for Link enthusiasm of it's occupants'. would use the Centre more often be carried out and the successful
Centre during the past twelve Link Centre Ice Rink activities if they knew more about what cyclists will receive a certificate
months has been the introduction have included Skating Exhibi- was happening at Link Centre. and badge.
of National Ice Hockey. Ice Rink tions, a Hallowean Horror Skate, If you have any comments or Both courses take place be-
Manager John Hetherington said Beach Party Night, Valentines suggestions about Link Centre the tween 10th and 14th August.
"The first Season of competitive Night and the highly successful Management would be pleased Toothill School, 10.30 am - 12
Hockey has certainly been a 'Cinderella on Ice' production. to hear from you. Write to the noon, Freshbrook School 1.30 pm
learning experience for all those Other facilities at Link have Co-ordinator, Link Centre, —3 pm, each day.
involved at Link Centre." also done well especially the Whitehill Way, Westlea, Swindon To register for the course ring
Although the Swindon Wild- Library with new members join- SN5 7DL. Mr. Wall on 822456.
cats Ice Hockey Team found the ing and up to two thousand people Editor's Note
going tough on the ice, they still borrowing books each week! LOOKING FOR
attracted a very strong, loyal Artistic pursuits and theatrical Getting the message across is
following; increasing crowd at- interests were also catered for in what The Link magazine is all MEMBERS
tendances from an inquisitive 300 terms of art exhibitions, film about. As we were responsible The Tuesday morning Link
spectators early in the season, to series, live theatre productions for naming the Centre, we will Parent & Toddler Group is look-
well over 1,000 spectators at the and art and craft workshops. ensure that the activities at Link ing for new members to join. The
close of the season. The Community Suite has Centre will be well publicised. group meets between 10 am and
With the new season commenc- made a valuable contribution to 12 noon in the Community Stuie.
ing in September, the Wildcats the development of West Swindon TO ADVERTISE IN Their activities are structured to
are looking forward to better as a community. A whole range THE LINK include parent and child but there
results on the ice and continued of groups have emerged to cater is plenty of time for free play and
support from the people of for different needs and interests RING 771534 socialising. For more information
Swindon. from the toddler groups and the or 872282 contact Elaine Wade on 874731.

SUMMER SKATING AT SAUNA SUNBEDS SAUNA
LINK CENTRE ... HOME USE OR COMMERCIAL •..
... TUBE TESTING AND REPLACEMENT ..•
Skating's always fun, and what better way to enjoy Summer than along cool skate in the
comforts of Britain's most exciting leisure complex!
This Summer take advantages of our seasonal special price for group lessons -
Forjust an EXTRA SOp, on the regular admission price you can improve your skating by
taking part in a 15 minute group lesson'
What better way to learn than in our friendly atmosphere. where even the price wont chill
you to the bone'
Summer session times and prices are:
MONDAY - FRIDAY 1000am - 12.00 noon ... RANGE OF MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM .••
2.00pm - 4.00pm
'•0 WEEKLY HIRE ...
£1,30AduIts. 85p concession and 45p skate hire.
The lesson, which are ideal for beginners commence at 11 OOa*atd 2 3Opm - for lust an TEL SWINDON
extra SOp!
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Contact us on 871212f" nssmd. [USURE 772025
OR V ISIT SHOWROOM: LYDIARD MILLICENT
Whitehill Way. Westlea, Sssindon, A'ts&R&teatsyi
LINK Wilts. SN5 7DLTeI:(0793) 871212 BOROUGH OF
THAmEsDowN 7-
CENTRE