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8 The Link Magazine • May 2001 www.swindon
A vision for 30 years Skipping for healthy hearts
from ground level and £1,000
The Freshbrook Village Group
community association for people Every pupil and most members of staff at Freshbrook School had a go
living in Freshbrook, Grange Park at skipping during a marathon skip on the last day of term on 6 April,
and The Prinnells is holding a pub- in aid of the British Heart Foundation.
lic meeting on 16 May to look at
Swindon Council's 30 year plan.
Councillors and officers will be
on hand to outline the plan and
discuss points raised by residents.
The meeting is open to all inter-
ested in the town's development
and starts at 7pm in Freshbrook
Community Centre.
The village group can also be
found at www.freshbrook.org.uk

NO NEED TO LIVE WITH HARD WATER
Still bouncing: Nicola Anderson, far right, with six pupils who skipped the
CONTACT: whole 12 hours, from left, Chelsea Bray, Faye O'Brian, Michael Godwin,
SWINDON SOF ATER Mitchell Read, Liam Porteus, Daniel Espinosa
The original plan for a 24 hour rope home to practice over Easter."
Kinetico Block Salt Water Softeners guarantee soft water —h /^ event was cut to twelve hours, A couple of Swindon Town play-
24 hours a day. Only 19" high, non-electric, meter controlled.
which was probably a wise move ers popped into school to skip with
Rent, lease, purchase. DIY sales & service. Salt delivered. t/O° said organiser PE teacher Nicola children in the playground and
260 Ferndale Road. Swindon. Tel: 527172 _ a _ Anderson. the Freshbrook adult skipping
"Everybody had a great time and group joined in during the evening.
I think we'll hit the target of £1,000 Newcomers are always wel-
Rid e Green for the British Heart Foundation. comed by the Freshbrook Skippers
g
who meet on Friday 7pm to 8pm at
Some of the children learnt how to
skip during the day and Jordan
Davies in the reception class was Freshbrook School. For details, call
Liz Szymczak on 486112.
Medical Centre
so pleased that he took a skipping The British Heart Foundation
celebrates its fortieth birthday this
Ramleaze Drive, Shaw, West Swindon year and will be highlighting the
dangers of heart disease during
Tel: (01793) 874894 British Heart Week between 9 and
16 June.
Dr D. Nowotzin Dr A. Dwivedi Meanwhile at Rainbow Play-
Dr R. Williams group which meets in Freshbrook
School grounds held an Easter
Surgery Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8.30am-12.30pm; 1.30pm-6pm
Bonnet competition.
hours: Thurs 8.30am - 12.30pm The playgroup has some places
available for two year olds on two
NEW PATIENTS ARE WELCOME
afternoons a week. For details, call
Frances Cottell on 871421.
The group also needs a play as-
sistant. See the advert on page 37.
Winning bonny bonnets, back, Jack
Rabby, Sophie Byrd, front Jamie Perry,
Kirsten Harris
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