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28 The Link Magazine • September 2000
Raring to play Working out at any age
A team of young footballers from West Swindon is preparing to move Residents at Toothill's Salzgitter Court sheltered housing dwelling
into the big league. enjoy a good weekly stretch, thanks to warden Marie Denton.
She is the first in Swindon to receive the Lifestyle Initiative Award for
They swept away all opposition Westlea and Brook Field Schools.
as under 10s Westlea Wanderers They're great friends and really her commitment to encouraging older folk to exercise and keep supple.
Keen runner David Cox, Deputy Mayor and Toothill councillor took
in seven-a-side matches. Now the work for each other. Playing on a part in her seated exercise class on 20 July, before presenting Marie,
newly formed Westbrook AFC is larger pitch and with a full team centre below, with her certificate.
stepping up into the eleven-a-side means a totally different style, but
game in the Swindon & District they love to play and are keen to Taking part, back
League. get on with the season." from left, Paulette
Team coach Dave Godsell said The team is sponsored by De King-Smith,
the lads were really keen to get the Vere Hotels and Hughes Trans- Phyllis Eggleton,
season started. "Most of them have port, but would welcome more Irene Shears,
been together since they were eight help with kit and equipment. Call June Newton,
years old and know each other at Dave or Barbara Godsell on 875151. Swindon 50+
Displaying the trophies from last season league and tournament games, back development
from left, Carl Leppard, Thomas Dean, Alex Kinloch, James Cox, Andy Grier, officer.
Jason Manners, Steve Myler. Front, James Baker, Matthew Godsell, Gary Front,
Devenney, Marc Wood, Rob Dean, Sam Morris Kit Kilburn,
Joan Garrish,
Young Chu,
Elsie Dickenson
Get organised to get active
Whatever your age, just half an hour of physical activity a day will
maintain and improve health, make you feel and look good, and help
keep you mobile and independent. You reduce the risk of heart disease,
reduce blood pressureand mild anxiety and improve self-esteem.
The town's annual Get Active Day (GAD) takes place on 20 Septem-
ber and anyone can take part. Events already confirmed include:
• a 15 minute work out at the Broome Manor Golf Complex with
Julia Drown MP;
• children at the new Catherine Wayte primary school will be doing
a GAD dance and other schools have been approached;
• fitness challenges for staff at New Zealand Milk at Blagrove
Players needed: Lydiard Youth FC urgently requires players under For more information and to find out where group activities are being
8 years. Call Gill Rigali on 881179. organised, call Fran Pound or Ian Baker on 539983.