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DAY IN THE LIFE

ON HER BIKE AT 60
In last months Link Rosemary thoroughly enjoy these sessions.
Poole spoke about her experi- I've met some lovely people and
ence with the Third Age Project, made many friends.
a unique scheme to help people I've always been involved with
over the age of 46 look at their dancing, swimming and exercise,
future and discover what oppor- so the week-ends are no excep-
tunities there are. Here Rosemary tion. If I can be out-doors
reveals the vast range of activities walking or in the garden I'm
she's involved in. happy. This year I became the
"I am a pretty early riser during proud owner of a Mountain Bike.
the week, so at the weekends its For those who don't know what
nice to have time for an extra half they are, they have a heavier
an hour in bed with a lovely frame and wheels so that they
cuppa or a fruit drink to ponder can be ridden across rough ground
what I will be doing and where I as well as on the road. So it's
will be going. possible to ride across country Rosemary and her mountain bike.
My working days are spent as and down tracks that other bikes volunteer at GWR Linkline out
an Activity Organiser for Action could not. I see a lot more of the at Wootton-Bassett where I DAY AFTER DAY
Sport, a Manpower Service Com- countryside now that I did not answer the telephone, do a little by Roger Ogle, Editor
mission Community Programme when sitting behind the wheel of typing, prepare information
Project sponsored by Thames- my car, even though I get a bit packs and generally help with Six telephone calls and one letter not
down Borough Council. This more muddy. whatever needs doing. Its very for publication were received objecting
involves visiting the elderly in My future husband George and nice there and everyone is so to the inclusion in the October Link
their sheltered homes and giving I have had some lovely days helpful. I'm being taught how to of accounts by two young people of
days in their lives. Unfortunately
them gentle exercises and dance. cycling this summer. My mileage use a computer at the present.
nobody responded to the invitation to
We also play indoor carpet bowls at the moment is about 35 miles, There's never a dull moment.
express their point of view in the
and darts. Some come along for a but that's not bad as I have not Linkline has paid staff but also
magazine and it is regrettable that
chat and just listen and there's been on a bike for about 10 relies on volunteers. Anyone three week old information had to be
usually a nice cup of tea offered. years. interested in helping would re- sensationalised.
Twice a week we go to a swim- One day a week I find time ceive a warm welcome and it is a The Day In The Life page tries to
ming pool of Aquarobics. We all to spend a few hours as a good way of preparing yourself reflect all sections of the community
to go back to work. Many volun- by offering residents the chance to
uPVC Cladding
teers have found jobs through write about their lives. A group of
KIN&R5IWR Do you have problems Linkline. young people were asked to consider
in any of these areas?
Maintenance free uPVC cladding. My calendar this year has been putting their thoughts together. Two
No rot, no painting, no trouble. so full, the months have just submitted contributions and it was
Stockists for Swish, Deeplas, flown away. Easter time, I be- considered inappropriate to censor
Celuform & Tufcom.
Professionaly installed came engaged to George, May their perceptions of themselves and
Trade & DIV welcome brought my sixtieth birthday the world they live in, or deny them
Free delivery Swindon area. which was celebrated in great access to the space.
Swindon 610190 In publishing the accounts the reader
style, all given by my daughter
Jean and son-in-law James, what was asked to make a considered judge-
ment as to whether the behaviour
Soft Water will a lovely day. The day after saw described was desirable or represen-
Protect you and your bathroom suite me following my friend June tative of young people in general and
down the isle as her 'Maid of those in West Swindon specifically.
KINETI Honour'. Now I'm waiting to Perhaps the page created discussion
move into a new home, there's a
C trip to New Zealand and Australia amongst and between adults and youth,
The No I Bee Selling Water Sq4Ietre' 0UK The wOOdS roost advanced Idly and within families about young
automatIc nonelectric mnetet.cOnt,OlIed sysmemrr to be planned for Christmas. On people in our community. Clearly, as
For a complete servIces Wavr Sonros, Sales. Swnoce lnstaOa5005. I-.
Rent. Boy. DIV. call my return George and I will be illustrated by other articles in The
SWINDON SOFT WATER. Tel. Brian Cox planning our wedding. Link, many young people behave dif-
.
27172 Some say life begins at 40, well ferently. Contributions to the Day In
that is true; but for me life is The Life page from readers of all ages
taking off again at 60." are invited.
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