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RECREATION
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ANYBODY FOR SUMMER and beginners either adults or THAMESDOWN
CROQUET? children are encouraged to join GAMES
in.
that it's sometimes cracked up to SKATING Children can start as early as 5
Croquet is not the exclusive sport
be. In fact anybody can have a years old where a special course The annual Thamesdown Games
launches into another two weeks
called 'KIDS ON ICE' is run
go, more or less on the doorstep. Adults are sometimes fearful of every Saturday morning. of non-stop activity, allowing the
Every Sunday afternoon, the it, children are amused by it, Children under 5 must be ac- people of Thamesdown to get
Swindon Croquet Club hold an involved and participate in a new
open session on the lawn outside teenagers love it, but one thing is companied by a parent and can activity or event. During the two
for sure; Ice Skating is becoming
join in a course called 'PARENT
Lydiard Mansion unless a match one of the fastest growing activi- AND TODDLER' which runs weeks (6th - 21st June) there is a
is being played. ties in the Country! every Tuesday morning. fantastic opportunity to either
Joe Jackson is the local organ- So what is all the excitement Adults who don't want to miss spectate or join in a wide rang; ,
iser. He claims "Croquet is a about? Once you've managed to out on the fun can participate in a of activities from i.e. skating to
healthy, sociable outdoor pursuit 'find your feet' Ice Skating can course open to everyone aged 16 orienteering, life saving to cricke
which exercises the mind and provide hours of fun, combining and over. This course, called and basketball to it's a knockout!
body. It's also one of the least a great aerobic exercise with 'ADULT BEGINNERS', is held Link Centre is holding severa
expensive sports around." balance and co-ordanation. every Thursday evening. special events as part of the Gain;,
Joe can be contacted on 870213 However, 'taking to the ice' is Adults with spare time on their including:
for more details.
not always as easy as Robin hands during the daytime can Basketball Competition
WEEKEND EXERCISE Cousins makes it look! More join in a 'COFHE COURSE' June 7t
Wootton Bassett Sports Centre often than not the ice can take every Wednesday when you can Inter Pub Competition
has recently launched a new advantage of novice feet leaving meet new friends and skate in a June 12t
FITNESS CLASS for people who first timers or 'experienced' fun, relaxed environment. Ice Skating Come and Try it
don't get the chance during the second timers dazzed and con- More details about all Link June 20t
week. fused! But don't despair, in order Centre Ice Skating Courses are Indoor Cricket Competition
The class is held every Sunday to help you get going or to available from Link Centre June 19t
morning between 11 a.m. and improve your technique, Link Reception or phone 871212 and If you are interested in any o i
12 noon and its major aim is to Centre continually offers through- ask for Ice Rink. the Link Centre Thamesdown
exercise with safety in a friendly out the year courses aimed at Games events further details are
environment. learning the fundamentals of MOVEMENT & available at Link Centre Main
The class attracts both males skating and at the same time to Reception or phone 871212.
and females, old or young, fit or have fun. AFTER SCHOOL DANCE Full details of the activities in
unfit! People attending exercise It doesn't even matter if you've for 6-9 year olds the Thamesdown Games can be
to their own individual level of never skated before. Non-skaters LINK ARTS STUDIO obtained from Nicky Castleton
fitness. The class is set to music, Wed. 4.15-5.00 p.m. on 693787 ext. 222.
but according to Sports Centre NEW RECREATION FUN, EXPRESSION .....Why not clip-clop along to -
Manager, Mick Perry, "that SECOND-
shouldn't put the fellas off, SESSION & CO-ORDINATION NEW HAND
because the class is ideal for both Due to the increasing demand HORSICULTURE LIST LIST
males and females, and since it for Badminton Courts at Link Living in West Swindon means that Skull hats Jackets from
£5.00
runs over the weekend, this is a Centre, Activities Manager Rob the countryside is very close by. More from £23.00 Boots from
Silks from
super opportunity for all the Whitehouse is pleased to an- and more people are taking up horse £6.00 £4.00
family to exercise together. nounce the start of Sunday riding as a form of exercise, recrea- Jads from Jads from
This is the first fitness class evening Recreational Badminton. tion and enjoyment. Its a great way £9.50 £300
Jed Boots
ForAdults
Wootton Bassett Sports Centre The session runs every Sunday of getting fresh air into the lungs. from £14.50 and Children
have introduced and therefore between 7.30 - 10.30 p.m. and To cater for the growing interest in For Adults
are especially keen to get more costs £1.50 per person. Accord- horse riding, Clip clop has opened and Children
and more local people interested. ing to Mr Whitehouse the eve- up, down the road in Hook. They
"We are also hoping to attract ning is ideal for people to meet have nearly everything to make riding Hook Post Office, Hook, W. Bassett.
those people who are already informally and to have fun playing enjoyable and not far away is the Enquiries Tel. Swindon 850507
travelling farther afield for fit- against different people. The South Cerney Riding School. They'll (9am-8pm)
ness classes," said Mr Perry. session is also supervised by a make sure you learn how to handle
For further information con- Link Centre Activity Assistant horses with care and help you acquire
tact Wootton Bassett Sports with the emphasis on fun. the right riding techniques.
Centre on Swindon 852197.
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