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14 RECREATION
Steve's looking for all weather users
Greendown School's Recreation sporting/ recreational activity are
head Steve O'Sullivan wants to hear asked to write to Steve O'Sullivan,
from sport teams in West Swindon Director of Recreation, Greendown
who may be interested in using the School, Grange Park Way, Swindon
new floodlit all-weather surface. or telephone him on 871212.
Organisers of existing teams and Right: Wide open all weather space for
anybody interested instartinga new use says Steve O'Sullivan
Monday fitness
Philip Stone
A music and movement class of over
Painter 45's has just celebrated its second
anniversary.
& StrattonSt Margaret with five mem-
Started by Sandra Witcher from
Decorator bers, up to 22 people aged between
sixty five and eighty five now attend
For a high standard the Monday midday sessions.
of work with The hour long sessions include
references available. gentle stretching and exercise, and Bid for riding centre for disabled
Telephone now end with relaxation.
"It's good to stretch out," says A teacher who lives in Westlea is
bra Sandra. "You've got to keep healthy quietly campaigning to set up a
FREE estimate and to look after your body." riding centre for disabled children
To join the friendly group to get and adults in Swindon.
Tel: 870515 yourself fit, contact the Community Lynda Thompson, who teaches
Suite at the Link Centre. special needs children atFreshbrook
School, has been working on her
idea fora number of years. In 1988
Qualified Chiropodist Ai she worked at a riding stables in the
Richard W. Rogers Lake District gaining experience of
working with people with disabili-
IvLS.S.Ch., lvLB.Ch.A.. ties. She returned more convinced
BR! F!,!!! I! IRO P( )I)\ k1VXAATIO1 that the town needs a centre and has
Visiting by appointment been working with a small commit-
Telephone: (0793) 872647 tee to gather support for the idea.
At present children with disabili-
ties have to attend privately run sta-
LOSE A STONE IN bles several miles from Swindon
which involves a great deal of trav-
4 WEEKS AT VITAL LIFE elling time. Lynda wants to setup a Aaron Boot, a pupil at Swindon's Cha-
Water Purification trust to oversee a riding centre's let School, is escorted by special needs
management and development. teacher Maureen Mullane
Are you CONCERNED But first, she needs to find some confidence.
about your land where a large covered riding "Perhaps most significant, riding
DRINKING WATER? area can be sited, as well as housing can ignite a spark in emotionally
for ponies and equipment. disturbed children and start them
Tuesdays 7pm Do you want to REMOVE The benefits from riding for peo- communicating and striving. For
Holy Trinity Church, CHLORINE, PESTICIDES, ple with disabilities are tremendous everybody, it is a very enjoyable,
HERBICIDES according to Lynda. "Itcanbepurely spirit-lifting experience."
Shaw Village Centre & HEAVY METALS? physical therapy through stretch- Lynda is looking for other people
For more details, phone ing, relaxing and cooniinatingmus- who will work with her to bring the
For a FREE information pack, des," she said. It can stimulate and riding centre closer to reality. She
Sheena on 874085 help concentration and it builds can be contacted on 876409.
contact Terry on
"Caring in Action" Swindon 642860
Keeping weight under control

Terry Sutcliffe When Sheena GorseofMiddleleaze, One lady has lost3 stone in 12 weeks,
noticed that her weight was creep- and another member lost two and
ing up - and staying up - she joined half stone in 10 weeks.
a Slimming World group. Within Sheena's West Swindon class
STRUCTURAL HEALTH CONSULTANT four months she had lost two stone started in September. It is held at
and has never looked back. Holy Trinity Church atShaw Village
"It was great going to a class and Centre on Tuesday at 7p.m. For
Osteopathy talking to other people - like group more details, phone Sheena on
• Massage Therapy therapy," said Sheena. "The diet 874085.
was easy to follow because it allows
you to eat so much that you never on:,for
Sports Health feel hungry, and it is easy to fit in Lincoln's half terrr
with the rest of the family." camp at the Link
To book an appointment, ring 722913 Now Sheena is a fully-fledged
consultant with Slimming World, Centre takes place
8a.m. - 9a.m. Monday to Saturday having passed exams set by the m.on
530 Cricklade Road, Swindon SN2 5AQ Nutrition Council. Her first class, in ebruar
Hayden Wick is already going well.