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12 RECREATION
NICKY SLATER'S CHRISTMAS

SKATING SPECTACULAR
A once in a lifetime chance to see top skating
stars perform at your own ice arena
Link Centre Ice Rink is proud to host 'Nicky Slater's Christmas
Skating Spectacular of 1988 on Wednesday 7th December. Not only
will Nicky Slater be performing in the Gala, he is also Director and
Producer of the Show so you can be sure of an exciting and breath-
taking family spectacular.
A visit to this year's Gala is guaranteed to be a memorable
experience, especially with skating stars such as Paul and Isabelle
Duchesnay - European Bronze Medallists and French Ice Dance
Champions, who caused such a scandal this year with their innova-
Link Ice Rink tive routines at the Winter Olympics. The couple are trained by Beth
Family Session Callaway, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and are looking for
gold in the forthcoming World Championships. Also, watch out for
the amazing Kurt Browning, Canada's No.1 amateur competitor and
Tuesday and Thursday 7.30pm - 10.00pm world ranked No. 2, who was the first man to successfully compete
Sunday 10.00am - 12.30pm a quadruple!!! toe loop in world competition.
Adults £1.90 All of the British Ice Figure Champions will be taking part includ-
Concpsions £1.50 ing Link Centre regular David Reynolds, Great Britain No. 2. Local
(plus 45p skate hire) skaters shall also be performing.
Take the opportunity to celebrate that special family Performances
occasion on ice, and participate in our "family favourites"
request spot or if you wish, lust come along and skate at your Matinee: 2.15p.m. - 3.45p.m. Doors open at 1.30p.m.
leisure in a more relaxed atmosphere Evening: 7.30p.m. - 9.45p.m. Doors open at 6.45p.m.
Our family skating session is open to over 21s and family For ticket details telephone Swindon 871212.
groups.
Bar, Cafeteria and Shop all accessible from the Rink. So, make a note in your diary for the most exciting Christmas
For further details on our skating sessions telephone: Spectacular in Swindon.
(0793) 871212.
You'll find the best of family entertainment at Link Centre!
LINK
White Hill Way, 'I,,, CENTRE From the Bench
Arts & Recreation
Wetle, Swindon. Britain's Most Exciting BOROUGH OF IF
Wilto SN5 701.
Tel: (0793) 871212 Leisure Complex THAMESDOWN by Ice Hockey Development Officer,
Daryl Lipsey
Two locals went for England ice-
hockey under 14s trials in Octo-
ber. We sent 5 players to Ch-
elmsford to a trial run by Swin-
don Wildcat player Kel Land,
who once again is coach to the
under 14s team. Only two made
it through the first pick where
they competed against 40 others
from the south.
Alan Armour, 12, and Lee
Braithwaite, 10, both of whom Looking for England under 14s places
live in West Swindon attended Alan Armour from Shaw, left, and
another trial on 14th October Lee Brat hwa ite, from Freshbrook
with boys picked from the north. with national coach Kel Land
Both players started last sea- to hockey and keeps a good
son in the junior league and have working relationship going. In
progressed to be some of the top turn the younger players look to
junior players in Swindon along the older ones who are out to set
with the other local players who an example.
have trained hard throughout Its all about preparing for the
the summer months. future.
This is what development is all
about, to see kids improve on Run raises £100
basic skills and be given a chance A Shaw mum has raised over
at such a young age is a great £100 for her local pre-school
Lakesi thrill for myself. This season lam groups by running a half mara-
getting Wildcat players involved thon in 1 hour 48 minutes and 56
with coaching and helping out as seconds.
West Swindon Ce much as possible. Rich Howe is Jane Hillier of Worlidge Drive
coaching the under 14 teams and took part in her first half mara-
has done a great job in encourag- thon at Windsor on 2nd October.
ing discipline which the number Although she was worn out for a
one factor. few days afterwards, she says
Please do not Tim Lequyer is helping the she enjoyed herself.
under 16 side and with his coach- Shaw Ridge Parent and Tod-
bring fireworks or ing experience should help the dlers and Upper Shaw Farm
lads out tremendously. Playgroup will benefit from
pets Keeping the players involved Jane's effort when all the prom-
with the youngsters is only good ised money is collected.