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24 The Link Magazine • February 2004
Masters at sport to dispel negative ageism
WEIGHT LOSS
With a longer life expectancy, better diet and medical care as well as a more physically and mentally
New Shape stimulating environment, today's older generation can expect to carry on enjoying a good quality of life
far beyond anything known in the past. So, responding to George Bernard Shaw's maxim that 'man does
- New You!! not cease to play because he grows old; man grows old because he ceases to play,' Swindon Services
Health and Fitness team, has rebranded the 50+ activities programme as 'Masters.'
Wanted
Lead Member for Cultural Serv- spectrum.
Serious people interested ices and Recreation, Justin „ T h e
in weight loss Tomlinson said 'Masters' implies Mastersini-
30 day money back skilled, mature, able and compe- tiative is a
guarantee tent people, which is the way that wayofhelp-
this older age-group increasingly, ing people '
FREE SUPPORT and quite rightly, thinks of itself. to carry on lj "
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Tel: 01793 873217 Masters and the Mayor, from left, Doreen Sykes, Joan Davies,
offer a
Kath Audrett, Mildred Carter, Eileen Simms-Nei'hhour
? greater va-
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Wedding hair & photos riety of courses and developing dif- designed for older age-groups are
" `^ '"" (mobile if required) ferent pathways to encourage peo- not demanding enough. By offer-
ple to be fit. ing a greater range it is hoped that
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At the same time as launching everyone will be offered activities
®^ Children's hair parties
Masters, the team are looking at appropriate to their age and level
Free consultations
programmes for people in their of fitness.
^. I Free parking 40s who can find activities for the Pick up a Masters lea flet at one
Special rates for young too energetic whilst sessions of Swindon's leisure centres.
senior citizens
Open: Mon - Wed 9am - 6pm: Thurs 9am - 8pm: Fri 9am - 7pm; Sat 8am - 6pm Tap your way to alleviating stress
Holistic therapist Cherri Ann Matthews from Sparcells is offering to
teach a simple method of self treatment designed to achieve stress
VALENTINETreats
relief and a more positive life balance.
ATTENTION
Emotional Freedom Technique some wonderful results with a va-
Gentlemen
(EFT) works on energy meridians riety of client situations," said
and is likened to acupuncture with- Cherri.
out the needles. Cherri says that "EFT can banish fears, phobias,
EFT works on a similar principle addictions and any situation that
that when a traumatic event hap- has a mental or emotional compo-
pens or we have negative mental nent. It works surprisingly fast, is
or emotional feelings, these can very effective and once learned is a
cause blockages in the meridian tool for life.
lines that run through our bodies. Whether you suffer from stress,
These can then hold us back from grief, post traumatic stress disor-
leading happy fulfilled lives. der, have a fear of spiders or sim-
When receiving a treatment the ply want to give up smoking or
client is asked to tap themselves lose weight Emotional Freedom
with their fingers along the twelve Technique could hold the answer.
major meridian lines to be found CherriwillbeofferingEFTtaster
on the hands, face, collar bone and sessions at the Swindon Holistic
under the arm. The person remains Health Festival (see below).
Achieve Success seated, fully clothed and in control She also runs workshops in EFT
at all times. and Reiki courses throughout the
Fitness Consu[tancy "This amazing therapy is pain- year. She can be contacted on
less, non-invasive and Tam having 871410.
PILATES '( 7
Monday: 6pm - 7pm; Wednesday: 7.30pm - 8.30pm`^ An oasis of calm in March
Holy Trinity Church, Shaw Village Centre A two day festival focussing on holistic health takes place at the Oasis
Tuesday: 8pm - 9pm Taw Hill Worship Centre Leisure Centre on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March and will offer a
wide range of complimentary therapies through workshops, lectures
Tuesday: I Oam - I I am Primebodies Fitness Centre
and exhibition stands.
YOGA CLASSES TV's Feng Shui doctor Paul Darby will be on hand to run meditation
Tuesday: 8pm - 9pm Greendown School, Grange Park workshops and will be explaining how to bring calm into your home
and your everyday life.
Thursday: I pm - 2pm CrickladeTown Hall
Whether it be yoga, tai-chi, the healing power of music and water,
Friday: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Greendown School, Grange Park
crystals, massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, or essential oils, there
will be a way of achieving a more balanced mind, body and soul.
For event details and to pre-order a free programme ca ll Aqua Sulis
01761 437436.