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RECREATION
UP WITH EARLYBIRD NOT RESTING ON THEIR LAURELS

THE LARK LIFESTYLE
Also on Wednesday at Link
SWIM AT Centre, the earlybirds will soon
THE LINK have a chance to catch health,
fitness and vitality at a new
There can be no better way to Lifestyle session beginning on
start your day than with an invig- May 18th.
orating swim at your local pool. This session enables those
That's why Link Centre, spon- people whose only free time is
sored by BC[. Shorko Films (soon early in the morning to take part
to be Courtaulds films) have in a range of activities including
decided to open it's swimming swimming, squash, badminton
pool doors at 7.20 a.m. on and organised activities where
Wednesdays - 40 minutes earlier appropriate. The use of the Health
than usual. Suite's fitness area will also be
The early opening means that available.
for those of you who have to be The earlybird session will begin Although West Swindon's Link John Fisher. "At present we're
somewhere by 9.00 a.m., there at 7.30 a.m. and runs for two Centre recently won a national not able to boost the temperature
will be plenty of time to do a few hours but you are free to drop in award for using electricity effect- quickly. Some users need warmer
lengths to set you in good stead and leave as you choose. All ively, moves are afoot to improve water and we recognise we have
for the day ahead. activities will be supervised by the temperature in the swimming to improve conditions at the
The new opening times begin qualified staff. pool. This will be welcomed by Link.
on the 18th May at the usual cost The cost for the session is £1.40. parents with young children, the "In fact the temperature change
of 90p Adults and 40p Conses- Sorry, but no creche facilities will elderly and the disabled. is only tiny - about half to one
sions. be available. The Beta Award as won by degree, but it makes all the dif-
Further details are available Further details available from Thamesdown Council for the ference. So, we are hoping to
from Main Reception. Main Reception. way heat created by making ice in install another heat exchanger so
the rink is used to warm the that water can be heated quickly
E4 swimming pool water. However, if young children or the elderly
the heat is not quite high enough are in the pool."
to satisfy some users. Design work for the new water
Hair design at home "The system is very efficient heating equipment is being carried
for ladies, gents & children and maintains water at the design out and it is hoped that it can be
temperature of 82 degrees, which installed later in the year. Engin-
TEL (0793)486362
is standard for swimming pools," eers are also considering how the
said Link Centre co-ordinator pool air temperature can also be
- improved.
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LOCAL TRY
DERBY TRIATHALON
POINTS THE WAY TO QUALITY
The local football clubs will be West Swindon's first triathalon
IN CONSERVATORIES, DOORS playing against each other for top will take place on 4th June,
spot in Division 8 of the Swindon starting at 10 a.m. from Green-
AND WINDOWS
Sunday League in a play-off game down Community School. The
in early May. events will include 10 lengths of
Quite simply the best! Renault and Pipers (based at the pool at Link Centre, 10 k
the Cornflower, Freshbrook) both cycle ride, and a run - 10 laps of
play out of Greendown and juniors, 10k for seniors.
entered the League only this year. Contact Steve O'Sullivan,
Greendown, Grange Park Way
Pipers attack the Oxford pub goal or leave a message by ringing
in a recent encounter. 874224 (weekdays).

LEARN
CROQUET
at LYDARD MANSION

Come & try a very sociable, relaxing
activity suitable for men and women of
all ages.
Members of Swindon Croquet Club are
on the lawn outside Lydiard Mansion
most fine evenings and Sunday
afternoons.
Club nights on Tuesday evening.
For more information, contact Michael
100 High Street O'Flynn or, 872323.
Tel: (0793)870816
Cricklade 'The game from the past making a
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comeback for the future