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The Link Magazine • October 2001 29
Join Norman in spirit to celebrate second birthday
Spirit of Swindon rower Norman Butler from Westlea has done much of his physical training at the Link eiki *door
Active Lifestyle Centre, and to celebrate its second anniversary, staff are challenging customers to row
as far as he can in two days, over the weekend of 13 and 14 October. aub Clinic
Norman, who will have been at sea for six days by that date, reckons he
would row about 80 miles (128,000 metres) in two days and Link ALC will 113 High Street. Wootton Bassett
be adding up the totals of all those who take part. Professional Healing Courses
There will be a piece of birthday cake on offer to every visitor to the ALC
over the weekend and a free raffle for prizes including a month's cross- Learn this ancient
training and reiki session or Indian head massage by Lorraine Mills. healing art
Lorraine will be on hand to talk to customers about her therapies on Reiki is safe, completely natural and
Saturday 13 October, as will beautician Jenna Arrowsmith and sports highly effective complementary
therapist Kate Cady. therapy. Reiki is not a religion
ALC staff will be on duty during the opening hours of 9.30am to 5pm or a belief system
over the weekend to offer free fitness tests, nutrition tests and show people
how to use the great new training aid the Swiss ball.
Sign up at the Link ALC now and benefit from all the weekend fun, or
make a point of visiting to meet the staff and look at the facilities.
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Assisting Norman at the Link ALC, Wendy Humphreys, left and Caroline Painter
Twelve year old in top ten per cent
A young swimmer from Shaw, who nearly gave up the sport earlier this year, struck gold in early August.
Courses available at all levels,
Swindon Tigershark Grant Turner, huge and I think Grant had doubts at small informal groups. individual attention.
12, swam in eight events at the national the beginning of the year. He's a big comprehensive manual, certificated.
finals in Sheffield and came fourth in .; lad and not the best of trainers, but like
I.L.A Registered. Training allowance
two races, fifth in another, and took first many top swimmers he trains to corn- available.
place in the 50 metre freestyle - the first pete. He has given himself a tremen- After course guidance and support.
gold for a Swindon junior in 19 years. dons platform to develop his talents." FREE INFORMATION PACK
Tigersharks senior coach Phil Millard Bradon Forest student Grant, said Reiki Master/Teacher. Guild of
said Grant's achievements were impres- lie was surprised by his performance. Complimentary Practitioners
sive. "To qualify in eight events and to "I didn't think I was going to do so F. J. Taylor, (01793) 848940
deliver seven personal best times is re- well; Iwas justhappy tohave qualified FREEPHONE 0808 1088545
markable. To do it on his first visit to the for the nationals. I was helped by re- Reiki treatments available for relief of
nationals showed a very mature tern- . *- ally good coaching." stress, pain, depression, low energy, etc.
perament. The Tigersharks train swimmers at [email protected] • www.reikiretreat.co.uk
"The demands on young swimmers all levels. For details, call Phil Millard
to strive to become world beaters is on 532407.

Bookings are now being taken for Christmas 2001
Halloween Dance with Shades
a traditional 3 course menu is provided giving the main
Saturday 20th October 2001
course choices from turkey, lamb or vegetarian
November Dance with the Ken Jay Sound Friday 14th, Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd December
Saturday 1 7th November 2001 Ladies Night
Christmas Dance with the Wednesday 19th December
Smileymac Showband with Amber Dextrous (drag artist) T7J
0 and Manhattan Nights Disco N^
Saturday 15th December 2001
7.30pm until midnight Cabaret Night
Food available. Bar discounted to members' prices Thursday 20th December
f4.60 (members) £5.00 (non-members) with international vocalist/entertainer Miss Patsy Peters
Contact the Centre for our 2001 Christmas menu
& come join the party !
FAMILY HALLOWEEN DISCO PARTY
with Manhattan Nights disco
YOUR WEDDING
Friday November 2001
7pm - 11 .30pm ^ DAY 2002
Members £2.50 Non-members £2.90 O i We offer a comprehensive
range of menus at
competitive prices for
your special occasion. iF
Let us help you to
make your
special day a
day to remember

STRATTON COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE, Grange Drive, Stratton, Swindon. Tel: 01 793 825575