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NEWS &VIEWS

'LAST WORDS' GOODBYE
FROM CHRIS DIER, LINK TO NICKY
CENTRE CO-ORDINATOR '84-88

Chris Dier co-ordinated the prep- The first nine months of my
aration and opening of the Link time here were absolutely fran-
Centre. After three years he has tic, checking the building,
moved on to a new challenge. buying equipment, recruiting
Before doing so he wrote a few staff and finally creating of the
words for The Link. programme of activity to suit all
I arrived in Swindon in Septem- interests and abiltities.
ber '84 when Link Centre was To set up a major leisure com-
nearing completion and each plex was to realise a long term
space clearly definable. It was ambition. Leisure management
really starting to take the shape is always challenging and Many people will be sorry to see
of a typical Thamesdown 21st immensely satisfying, but there Nicky Baker leave West Swindon.
A last cuddle from Lincoln Century Leisure Palace. is no greater sense of accomplish- She was the Community Activi-
ment than to launch a facility ties Assistant based in the Com-
such as Link. Needless to say, munity Suite in the Link Centre
there have been times when I where she helped many com-
would have settled for a less munity groups. However, hun-
demanding way of life! dreds of youngsters will know
'Image Creation' has been of her through the WASPS play-
the utmost importance and staff schemes.
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UNISEX HAIR have been selected for their
technical competence and for the LUNCHTIME
DESIGNERS abiltity to provide the right WORKOUTS
atmosphere for other peoples
MARIA enjoyment. There is no doubt AT LINK
Welcomes Customers that staff are the make or break Too tired to exercise after work?
of any organisation and at Link I Need extra energy to get you
Old & New
have been extremely fortunate through the day? Then Link
at
to be able to recruit staff who Centre has the easy answer.
46 Manchester Road, Swindon
have met all the many and various Lunchtime Workouts every
Telephone: Swindon 34662
demands made upon their dip- Tuesday and Thursday between
lomacy and stamina! 12.30 and 1.30 pm. Price £1.50.
(44•) • Link team who's efforts must for people who can take an hours
One important member of the
The Workouts are designed
never be underestimated is lunch time from work, people
'Lincoln', that well known working flexi time or those with
friendly bear born out of an idea spare time during the day. The
conceived in the Marketing session also includes a free swim,
the right choice...
Manager's office in Arts and although Activities Manager Mr.
WE HAVE THE JOBS! WHERE ARE THE PEOPLE?
Rec. Department, Euclid street Rob Whitehouse commented, "We
We have numerous temporary vacancies available to hard in November '84. appreciate working people may
working reliable people who wish to earn some money. As for the future, I will be not be able to participate in the
Secretarial, Administrative, Clerical, Warehouse and Technical moving back to my roots in West whole session, but we welcome
These positions would also be suitable for school leavers, mums Sussex to head the Leisure and people who can even join us for
wishing to get back to work, students un-employed, more mature Recreation Department with half an hour. The idea is to allow
people, part time or full time.
Horsham District Council. This people who have little or no
Contact Sue Rawlins for more information new job will bring a new set a spare time in the evenings to
(our service is absolutely free)
leisure management challenges enjoy one of our most popular
STORM MANAGEMENT SERVICES - Country Parks, Tourism, a activities - getting fit."
27 Commercial Road, Swindon, Wilts. SN3 iNS. Tel: 481301 Theatre Complex as well as a full Mr. Whitehouse continued
range of indoor and outdoor "our evening fitness classes are
sporting facilities. extremely popular and many
1=11111111502 Will I miss the Link Centre?. members of the public have
SAME DAY LOCAL of course I will. A lot has approached us to extend the
CALL OUT INC EVENINGS happened in 3 years and I have programme to lunch times." The
had the opportunity to work on new classes are ideal for local
many new and exciting projects. company employees to come
In fact the kind of opportunities together or individuals to work
p which are not available in any out. If the sessions prove suc-
other part of the country. There cessful we will perhaps look to
is no doubt that Thamesdown is a expand them later in the year.
00011 I front runner in the business of The workouts are suitable for
* AUTOMATIC SPECIALISTS
ALL WORK leisure provision, a fact which everyone and you are encouraged
* ALL WASHING MACHINES
GUARANTEED I'm not sure the residents of to go at you own pace.
* TUMBLE & SPIN DRYERS ETC.
LARGE Thamesdown always appreciate. If you think it's about time to
MOBILE STOCK * COMPETITIVE RATES get into shape for '88, then join
Clothing Alterations
the workout this week. You could
SWINDON 643785 & Repairs Tel: 872096 start seeing less of yourself!
PROP: MR HUNT Mrs. White, Freshbrook More details on Link Centre
871212.