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Local player makes A Feast of Festivities at Link Centre
England U 16 team. Link Centre promotions officer Anya Kent reviews some of the WHEN OTHER
seasonal activity in store this Christmas.
Darly Lipsey, Ice Hockey Develop- DIETS FAIL,
ment Officer, writes: Christmas Party for youngsters
Drew Chapman, 15 year old from The fun begins on 21St December with 'Lincoln the Bear's Christmas TRY FAST, SAFE
Grange park, has emerged as the first Party', especially for 5-12 year olds. Leave the kids with us whilst
local player to reach international you do the Christmas shopping. CAMBRIDGE
status.
Drew, who attends Bradon Forest The afternoon kicks off at 1p.m. and finishes at 4.30p.m. and con- Call your Counsellor today:
School, has been playing for only sists of an afternoon packed full of exciting activities including
two years and looks to be a fine skating, films, party games, a disco and each child will return home ROY & JAN
prospect for the Swindon Wildcats in with a Christmas goody bag! Tickets are available from Link Centre Tel: 872693
the future. reception now.
Coming from a hockey organiza-
tion that only started two years ago Ice Gala Sandie
and being selected for England is a For a breath-taking evening of family entertainment buy your ticket Tel: 870295
big achievement for him as well as now for the Southern Electricity Board's International Ice Skating
the Swindon ice hockey development Gala Extravaganza.
programme. This magical performance is produced and directed by Nicky THE t ffibIde DIET
"Hard work and dedication is the Slater who also stars in the show, along with a variety of world class
answer," is Drew's outlook. "I try to
never miss a practice and get all the skaters including World Ranked
skating I can possibly get." No.1 Kurt Browning of Canada. I
With dedication like this, The Gala takes place on Wed- LeTricoteur
Chapman is sure to be a success in nesday 7th December, with a
Swindon in the future. His immedi- Matinee at 2.15p.m.-3.45p.m. and GUERNSEYS
ate goal is to play premier hockey, an evening performance from
but if he makes the grade he would 7.30p.m.-9.45p.m. Tickets are as BO
like a shot at trying out for a profes- follows: ATS
sional team in Canada. Matinee: Adult £4; Conc. £3
Drew Chapman is only the start of
a successfully run hockey organisa- Evening: Adult5; Conc. £3 of SWINDON
tion. Swindon Pumas under 14s are
unbeaten in their league and look to A Festival of Skating Christmas gifts for
be a team to go all the way. Our festivities continue on Sun- sailors and all who
The Jaguars under 12s and Leop- day 18th December 8p.m.- love boats and the
ards under 16s have only lost 2 games 9.30p.m. and Monday 19th De-
in each of their leagues and look to be cember, 7p.m.-8.30p.m. when sea.

contenders for the top spots in their groups of skaters within the Link PLUS _No,wegirnt weM and clothing torgoing
divisions. Centre are coming together to
On to the Cougars, the Wildcats provide a 'Festival of Skating' for 43FadngdonRoad Swindon 0793615636
second team. Once again they are the people of Swindon. This will
running away with Division II in the
non-import league with 4 complete include figure skating, ice dance
wins. and ice-hockey.
It all looks good for the future. Following the Festival, on both
evenings, the audience will have
West Swindon F.C. an opportunity to join the skaters
on the ice for one hours skating.
latest A fabulous evening of entertain-
by Phil Bathe ment for just £1.50!
With a third of the season gone the
dubs' 3 teams have all made a rea- Our Special Offer
sonably successful start to the sea- On Christmas Eve why not bring
son. The first team have a generous the youngsters along to our kids!
kit sponsor in 'Select Line' Carpets family Christmas Special, whilst
and Flooring this season and have you finish off your last minute
responded well by winning 8 of the shopping.
os
13 games they have played and los- From 10a.m.-1p.m. we will
ing
ing only 2.
The reserve team have carried on keep them occupied with fun and Link Ice Rink
their good form of the end of last games, competitions and prizes.
season and but for a lack of goals From 2.30p.m.-3.30p.m. the fun Family Session
would be challenging for the league continues with a Christmas Disco
title as they have also only lost 2 Special, including the current Top Tuesday and Thursday 7.30pm - 10.00pm
games out of the 8 they have played. 20 together with 'Classic Golden Sunday 10.00am - 12.30pm
This year, for the first time, the Oldies', games, prizes, balloons
dub has entered a youth team into and many more surprises. Adults £1.90
the Swindon under 15's League. The Concessions £1.50
new manager and players have per- See in the New Year on (plus 45p skate hire)
formed excellently and have estab- Take the opportunity to celebrate that special lamih.
lished the clubs youth policy. The ice. occasion on ice, and participate in our lamik' favourites
side's playing record for the season On New Years Eve join us at request spot or if you wish, just come along and skate at your
leisure in a 'sore relaxed atmosphere
is: won 4, lost 2. During the summer our Kids /Family Session 10a.m.- Our faini1v skating session is open to over 21s and family
they achieved success in a local 6-a- I .00p.m., see out the old year and groups
side tournaments. welcome in the new on ice! From Bar. Cafeteria and Shop all accessible Iromn the Rink
For further details on our skating sessions telephone
Anyone interested in playing for 2.30p.m.-5.30p.m. we will be (07Q3) 871212,
the dub is welcome to attend train-
ing at Greendown School every holding the last Disco session of LINK
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