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Hopefuls train with Olympic gold medallist
EIje Zrabitionat
Swindon's Olympic pairs hopefuls Andrew Sea-
brook and Tiffany Sfikas had a rare opportunity *rfjoot of
to train with British Olympic gold medallist Jane
Torvill at the World Speed Skating Champion- RetUi'eating
ships in early March.
They were the only pair invited to perform an Learn this ancient
exhibition skate, choreographed by Jane Torvill, healing art
with six other skaters. Reiki is safe, completely natural and
"We had not met her before; she is such a won- highly effective complementary
derful lady," said Tiffany. "She is so easy to get on therapy to all other forms of
with and we learnt so much during the week." health care. Reiki is not a religion
Andrew and Tiffany returned from two months or a belief system
training in the USA in late February. They skated An important difference between
at exhibitions in Altrincham on 20 March and Reiki and other energy therapies is
Iceland at the end of the month. April will be spent that once activated in your hands, you
training and preparing a programme for a guest have it for life and can treat yourself
appearance at a big ice gala in Chicago in early
May.
Link gym to help build up Atlantic rowing stamina

Swindon Borough Council have come on board Norman Butler's
attempt to row the Atlantic by giving him a Cross Training Pass
which allows unlimited opportunity to train in any of the bor-
ough's lifestyle centres, swim or take fitness classes.
Norman from Westlea and team mate Chris Higgins from Glouces-
Courses available at all levels,
ter have entered the Ward Evans Atlantic rowing race in October
small informal groups, individual attention,
2001 and have to raise £50,000 to cover the entry costs, which
comprehensive manual, certificated.
include the purchase of their boat in kit form. They have nearly
After course guidance and support.
completed the boat and plan to launch it in early May.
Once costs have been covered all sponsorship will be donated to Reiki Association Master
the NSPCC. F. J. Taylor, (01793) 849914
or 07775 932984 (mobile)
"We're building up business and community support," said Nor-
man. "It is great that Swindon is backing me. The equipment in the Reiki treatments available £10 per
half-hour or £20 per full hour
Link gym is excellent; it will help me reach a peak of fitness."
Chair of leisure services committee Derique Montaut presents Norman
with his X-training pass at the Link Centre active lifestyle centre