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20 The Link Magazine • June 1999
Enchanting business
74t Je^4 Two year old Josie Hobbs at-
Enchanting tended the Tuesday Time Out
parent and toddler group in
Toothill which was run by her
Transform your body mother Jill.
Shape up and slim down by combining a That was way back in 1976. In
sensible low-fat eating plan with exercise June she will be 25 years old and
will have run her Old Town busi-
Classes in West Swindon and
Wootton Bassett ness Tinkerbells for six weeks.
Josie has always fancied having
Contact Wendy on (01793) 877750 her own shop although she left
Membership fee £5.80 • Class fee £4.15 school to go into bookkeeping.
Exercise-only £3.15 (no membership fee) "My dream has come true," she
Booking advisable said on opening day on 30 April.
"Tinkerbells is what I call a girlie
Why not come to
shop, full of enchanting gifts, fair-
Tinkerbells in
ies, teddies, bits and bobs for dress-
Victoria Road, Old Town, ing up and decoration. We have Jill and Josie Hobbs at Tinkerbells
Nail
to see our marvellous fairy outfits, butterfly wings, Bodiam Drive between 1976 and
range of unusual gifts? wands and glitter. 1983. Jill says she did not realise
Extensi ns "It's a mystical place for children how slow it would take for facili-
We have magical gifts from the and also adults who like to be en- ties to arrive in West Swindon; a
Enchanted World of Fairies f25. 0 chanted." permanent shop in Toothill opened
Fancy dress, make-up, For something unusual, pop into in 1981. She recalls attending meet-
jewellery and accessories. Infills,Wraps,N, it Tinkerbells at 93 Victoria Road. ings to protest about the lack of a
Cuddly toys, collectables, Airbrushing and N iJ i c Who knows what you will come secondary school. Eventually the
mystical crystals, stationery out with? family moved away so that Josie
and party goods TOP QUALITY • The Hobbs family lived at could attend Ridgeway School.
And much, much more PRODUCTS USED
93 Victoria Road, Manicures & Pedicures Revamped Link rink reopens
Old Town, Swindon Veronika The Link Centre ice rink reopens to the public on 1 June after an
Tel/Fax: 01793 541550 01793 702909 £80,000 refurbishment.
Flooring and seating around the and disco karaoke sound system
or 07887 510409
15 year old rink has been replaced, has been installed.
toilets have been upgraded and a Of direct benefit to skaters, 800
pw V V V V V V new colour scheme introduced, new pairs of skates will be avail-
A new ice hockey scoreboard able to hire.
NEW SHIPMENTS OF HAND
Ladies go for another win
CRAFTED FURNITURE NOW IN I Action will be fast and furious at the Link Centre ice rink as twelve
teams from around the country tough it out at the 4th British Ladies
Segusino Friendship Ice Hockey Tournament on 19 and 20 June. Tickets are
available at Link Centre, tel: 445566.
Mexican pine
Indian oak
I,
• Indonesian
mahogany
and teak
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• Dressers and
sideboards,
• Dining tables
and chairs
• Coffee tables,
console
P tables, desks,

• Bedside . Book shelves,
cabinets, bars, benches Karate at the Oasis
wardrobes > Picture gallery A womens and childrens karate class takes place at the Oasis Leisure
Centre every Tuesday and Friday between 7pm and 8.15pm
Beginners always welcome as well as existing karate-ka from any
L ie World Mexican Pine Centre style. If you are interested in learning a martial art, which will help
improve self-confidence, fitness and awareness, drop into any class to
92 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon'
1 watch or join in.
Instructors are insured and fully recognised by the English Karate
Tel: 539550 Governing Body. We guarantee the lowest price for training in Swin-
don. Price: £1.50 per session, no contracts or obligations
Near Evening Advertiser building
L For more information call Dave Salmon on 551768 (day), 728383 (eve)