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34 The Link Magazine • May 2002
Relay swimmer shows off gold at Shaw Ridge
Youngsters at Shaw Ridge School spent fifteen minutes going through strenuous exercises for Super
Schools and having individual photographs taken with British swimmer Karen Legg at the end of March.
DUNCAN Following the activity, Karen an- fancy training twice a day, six days ances in the pool and visiting in-
V swered questions about her gruel- a week, and getting up at 5.30am teresting countries.
'SELF DRIVE HIRE ling training programme, thehighs to swim 450 lengths. But Karen She encouraged the children to
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Netballers build experience for next year
esa — Greendown School year 9 under 14s netball team were placed sev-
enth out of nine in their pool games at the Daily Telegraph national
finals in Manchester on 16 March.
Many of the other schools in the
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were not too disappointed with
their performance.
"It was a great experience and a
challenge playing against teams
from around England," said cap-
tain Chrissie Munro. "We're plan-
ning to get there again next year.
Play action in the finals. Greendown
girls in white and black tops, from left,
Charlotte Wheatley, Sam Dell, Emily
Providing friendly ,& efficient Dickens
* servicing Free tennis day at Delta
* engine & gearbox rebuilds On 26 May the Delta Tennis Centre in West Swindon opens its doors
free of charge to everyone, regardless of age or ability, to have a go and
* electrical repairs get a taste for the game. The day is divided into hourly slots with each
court supervised by an LTA coach.
* brake and clutch repairs All equipment use is free as well. To book a place, call 445555.

I * cam belt replacement I Snow champs