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      Wheelchair basketball club on a roll                      Summer game moves indoors
   Disabled people attracted by the buzz of a fast team game will enjoy  Were you inspired by the action  Ladies sessions
   the wheelchair basketball club at the Haydon Centre.   of Tim and Greg at Wimbledon  Tuesday 9am - 11am
     It's an exciting and fast game  gives everyone the chance to com-  this year and do you want to im-  Thursday 9am -11am (creche avail-
   that can be played by people with  pete. It's enjoyable and a great op-  prove your match play, asks Gail  able)
   disabilities and able-bodied peo-  portunity to meet new friends too."  Light at the Delta Tennis Centre.  Evergreen - over 55s
   ple alike. Swindon Council's life-  The club meets between 11.30am  At Delta there is no need for a  Wednesday 9am - 11am
   style team has relaunched the  and 12.30pm on Saturdays at the  partner or equipment at our pay  Friday 9am - 11am
   wheelchair basketball club and is  Haydon Centre, Thames Avenue  as you play recreation sessions,  The sessions cost £3.90 or £1.40
   inviting anyone interested in play-  and the cost is £2.50 per session.  and don't worry about the  with a Gold Card, and we offer a
   ing to come along to the centre to  Anyone who would like to help  weather, all sessions are held in-  reduced price drink as well.
   see the action for themselves.  with the session is also welcome.  doors. For fun, social tennis the  All sessions are organised by
     Sports development officer  New members are always   Delta is the place to be.  Norene Richardson, below, who has
   Gladys Barr said, "wheelchairbas-  wanted. For details, call Gladys on  Mixed sessions  been at the Delta since it was
   ketball helps develop fitness, co-  511033 or team coordinator Stuart  Monday 9am - 11am  opened by Princess Diana in April
   ordination and teamwork, and  Elliott on 821837.       Friday 1pm - 3pm           1989. Her expertise and advice is
                  Slamtastic for kids                     Mens session               always at hand.
                                                          Tuesday fpm - 3pm
   Catch the basketball bug at a junior fun day at the Link Centre on 27
   October.                                                                           CHIROPODIST
     The fun for 7 to 11 year olds takes place between 10am and 12 noon
   and fpm and 3pm for 12 to 16 year olds. The sessions are open to all               Advanced Reflexologist
   abilities, but is aimed mainly at youngsters who want to get started.
     Players from Swindon Sonics team will be on hand to make a                              Kinesiologist
   slamtastic day of coaching, skills sessions and competitions for just £2.
   Turn up and play.
                                                                                       CLINIC AT 113 HIGH STREET
      Sonics school looks for players aged 7 to 16 years                                  WOOTTON BASSETT
   Youngsters keen on basketball have their very own club to join, the
   Swindon Sonics School of Basketball. Sessions for minis, under 12s, 14s            For an appointment with
   and 16s, girls and boys meet at the Hayden and Link Centres and the                    Mrs Lesley Taylor
   Dorcan Recreation Complex. For details of times and prices, call Graham               MBChA, MSSCh, MIIR, ASK
   Chambers on 512828.

                                    Hockey for kids                                   Call Freephone 0808 108 8545
                                  Swindon Hockey Club runs                              (01793) 849914 anytime
                                  practise sessions for juniors
                                  on Saturday mornings on the
                                  Greendown School astroturf.
                                   All kids aged 7 to 13 years          Weigh-in
                                  are welcome to come along be-
                                  tween 9am and 10.30am. The                 Work-out                 Via.;. Y
                                  cost is £1, but the first session
                                  is free.                 Rs ywz    Clubs         Weigh less (
                                                             Diet and Fitness Clubs
                                   For details, call Cheryl Gore
                                  on 495298.                 Follow Rosemary's new low-fat eating plan which now
                                  Ready to play at Greendown  includes treats & watch the pounds and inches disappear!
                                                           * Monday: Noremarsh Junior School, Wootton Bassett, 5.30 & 7pm
                                                           * Thursday: Saltway School, Middleleaze. 6pm
                                                           * Thursday: Warneford School. Highwo rth, 8pm
                                                           A Wednesday: Greenmeadow Primary School, Penn Close, 6 to 7.30pm
                                                           A Wednesday: Abbey Meads Community School, Hugo Drive, 8 to 9.30pm
                        GIANT SARACEN                       * Call Dawn on (01793) 782639 A Call Tracy on (01672) 841025
                                                                      Membership fee £6.00 Class fee £4.30
                                                                      Exercise only £3.30 (no membership)
     With 230 bikes on show,            I £15Z
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     - the price is right                for Christmas J
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