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14                                             RECREATION
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                                    ,fl(i34 fgEk4ss       Local fitness expert Lee Hogan has  lose more weight."
                                                          launched a new venture called the   Although Lee's new dub has simi-
                                                          Bodies by Design Club. It's been  larities to other weight loss organi-
                                                          specially organised for people who  sations, the main difference is that
                                                          want to lose weight the natural, safe  there is no embarressing calorie
                                                          and effective way.         counting, no expensive food sup-
                                                           He's holding two daytime meet-  plements, no appetite suppressents
                                                          ings a week in West Swindon which  or medication. The big difference is
                                                          involves up to date dietary advice,  that members will be motivated to
                                                          weight monitoring, light exercise  control their weight through small
       HON EMOO'\ F\ VEG                                  plus lots of encouragement and  changes in lifestyle and exercise.
                                                         motivation. And he's organised free   "1 believe in good, healthy, sensi-
          join in the wild and wacky fun                  child care to allow mothers with  ble eating and want to encourage
                                                          young children to take part.   people to become more aware of
   Answer the three simple questions below and win three great prizes
                                                           "Lots of people want to lose  how their bodies work and to take
             1.  What is Vegas most famous for?           weight, but there's a lot of conflict-  control of their health," said Lee.
             2.  What state is Las Vegas in?             ing advice about," said Lee. "Those  "The bottom line is that you are
                                                          who attend my fitness classes and  responsible for yourself. I realise
             3.  What is Elvis' home called?
                                                          the individual clients have all been  that the stresses and strains of life
   1St prize: A Honeymoon in Vegas shirt & 2 tickets     successful at getting fit and losing  can cause people to over eat, then
   2nd: T-shirt & 2 tickets
                                                          weight into the bargain. I recognise  they feel guilty, then they look for
   3rd: Soundtrack of Elvis' hits impersonations & 2 tickets   there are many people who feel in-  expensive short-term solutions
   4th: 2 tickets                                        hibited about attending a class. At  which can be harmful. Crash diet-
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                                                          the same time they know they're  ing for example has been shown to
   Swindon. Closing date: 17 March.
                                                         carrying too much weight and could  be detrimental to health.
                                                         do with a bit of exercise. So I've   "This is a realistic, honest ap-
                                                         launched this club to cater for those  proach to weight loss which focusses
                Mofke-v's Day                            who want a more supportive ap-  on the real problems. The dub will
                                                         proach to losing weight.    put motivation back into peoples'
                                                           "I'll be giving a short talk at each  lives."
                at Lk Cetv                               meeting about diet and nutrition   Lee holds the Bodies by Design
                                                         and those who come along will be  Club at Upper Shaw Farm on Tues-
                                                         encourged to talkabout what they've  day 1030am to 11.30am and at
           St,tvdcy 21 Mciv-ck                           managed to achieve that week. This  Freshbrook Community Centre on
                                                         will be followed by an exercise ses-  Fridays 10.30am to 1130am. The
           Free Ice Skating for Mum at the               sion to burn away a bit of fat and  cost is £3.50 and frer childcare is
                                                         send club members away ready to   included.
                lOam - 12noon session
             th two other paying customers                     Learn to swim, improve your stroke,
                                                                           swim in a team.
         LINK 	                                           All these can be achieved with Swindon Amateur Swimming Club.
                                          Recreation Services
                    Whitehill Way Swindon.
                                          BOROUGH OF
                     Tel: (0793) 871212
         CENTRE 	                         ThAMESDOWNM         For more details, contact Sue Goodwright on 832961.
                     The Greendown School Easter Camp
       Monday 5th - Friday 9th April (incl. Bank Holiday)


               BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN

           Details:
           • Separate activity groups - aged 4 - 9 and 8 - 14 • Venue: Greendown Community School, Grange Park
           • Times: 10am - 3pm. Supervised lunch break. • Cost: £30 for the week

           Activities
           1. Trampolining - Develop your skills in this popular sport. The course will cater for the beginner as well
              as those with more experience.
           2.  Soccer - A week's extensive coaching involving staff from Swindon Town F.0
           3.  Basketball - Individual and team skills for the beginner and experienced player. Dribbling, passing,
             shooting, offensive and defensive techniques will be taught.
           4.  Tennis - Get ready for the summer game. Expert coaching, equipment provided.
           5.  Gym/Dance - All aspects of gymnastics and dance will be explored.
           6.  Multi-Sports - A combination of the activities listed in 1 to 5. For those who like variety.
           7.  Tiny Tots - Art, Drama, Fun games, Trampolining, Gym - ideal for the active youngster aged 3 - 9.
              Places are limited, so early booking is advisable. Payment by instalments can be arranged.
                      Call Greendown School on 874224 and ask for a booking form to be sent.
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