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30 The Link Magazine • March 2004
Pilates in Abbey Help a good fairy run and raise cash for the NSPCC
Meads Rachael Franklin from Taw Hill will be joining the 30,000 runners striving to achieve a dream of
Emma Overson who works as a completing the Flora London Marathon on 18 April.
therapist at Blunsdon Abbey
But instead of being one of the to run the Highworth and Bath
Physiotherapy Clinic based
mass of bobbing heads, Rachael half marathons in her preparation.
within Abbey Meads Medical
will be donning a pink tutu and But she says the effort will all be
Practice is offering a Pilates class
fairy wings to raise money for the worthwhile if the money she raises
aimed at all ages.
NSPCC. She has two targets, com- helps reduce the number of chil-
Pilates is good for people who
pleting the 26.2 miles in under five dren who come to the attention of
are not used to regular exercise
hours and collecting at least £1,500. the charity. "I've always wanted
and is particularly appropriate for
Rachael is under no illusion that to run the London marathon and
people who have got back, neck the wings will help her float around to run for the NSPCC makes me
and posture problems. the course and has been training even more determined.
Class sizes will be up to ten peo- throughout the winter. She's down "Our team patron is Britain's
ple so that there will be close su- number one female runner Kelly
pervision. 1 Holmes who has encouraged us
A six week course costs £48. For Are you a charity by saying that every step and every
details of dates and to book call the pound raised will be helping to
clinic on 701333. superstar? fund the NSPCCs vital work of
Staff at the Link Centre Active supporting children at risk."
Lifestyle Centre are looking for To sponsor Rachael call 726539.
Swindon Holistic up to 30 men and women to test Cheques made out to'R. Franklin'
Health Festival themselves to the limit, in aid of can be sent via The Link, address on
the Gemma Lambert Fund. page 4.
A weekend of healing,
The Link Superstars Challenge
self-development and fun. Running for a good cause, the Taw
takes place on Saturday 10 April.
The Oasis Centre Hill fairy Rachael Franklin
Participants will compete for prizes
North Star Avenue, Swindon in seven events:
6 - 7 March, 10am —6pm • 50 metre swim Full on wheelchair contact
Featuring workshops with • 100 metre sprint
Link Centre hosted its first session of wheelchair rugby on Valen-
Paul Darby • Tim Wheater • gym tests (squat thrusts
tine's Day, but there was anything but love between the guys con-
Ina D'Costa and press ups)
fined to armoured chairs speeding around the court and crashing into
The largest Complimentary Health • skills' tests (football/netball)
each other to obtain possession.
Festival in Swindon and Wiltshire • 500 metre row
Call 01761 437436 • 5 minute bike sprint
for your free programme • 800 metre run.
Admission payable on the door £3.50 For details, call Neil Hillier or
Weekend Ticket £6 Caroline Painter on 445566.
MOTHER'S DAY
New to The Beeuty Room
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receive a standard hand .sor
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Luxury Facials (bcmi 2 facials Blur of speed and crash of wheelchairs at Link Centre
Se receive a free pros ict
during Martapr)
Popularity for the sport has "Each player, apart from being
Don't forget the regulars..
massage, aroma, eye tints, soared since its inclusion at the in a wheelchair, has a points classi-
body treats, wa,.ing, tanning,
, 2000 Sydney Olympics but oppor- fication based on his or her upper
mai e-overs, iJv gel nail
enhancements, treats For tunities to play locally have been body function. Teams can only
gents, lots of pad aces tr, suit
individual taste limited. Now members of the field a certain number of points so
I OTHER'S DAY
Voucher's AvaiWble
Welsh Wheelchair Rugby Associa- that powerful players have to be
tion have received an 'Awards for matched with less able players
All' grant to hold regular training which means the teams' strengths
J chiieve Success sessions in Swindon and Bristol. are balanced. It's very tactical to
Keith Jones of the Pirates wheel- ensure you have the right players
O fitness Consu[tancy
chair rugby team described the on court at the right time."
game as 'chess with violence.' "It's New players are welcome to
PILATES CLASSES
a combination of rugby, basket- learn the game and to find out
Monday: 6pm - 7pm; Wednesday: 7.30pm - 8.30pm ball and volleyball; it looks rough when the next Link Centre ses-
Holy Trinity Church, Shaw Village Centre but the players love it. We get the sions take place, call David
Tuesday: 8pm - 9pm Taw Hill Worship Centre chance to develop skills and Durston on 01285 6642390 or mail:
Tuesday: 10am - I lam Primebodies Fitness Centre strength and employ tactics. [email protected]
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday: 8pm - 9pm Greendown School, Grange Park Looking for Swindon's inner self
The Oasis Leisure Centre hosts a weekend of holistic health on
Thursday: I pm - 2pm CrickladeTown Hall
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March where there will be information on
Friday: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Greendown School, Grange Parl<
a wide range of complimentary therapies, workshops, lectures, dem-
onstrations and exhibition stands.
TV Feng Shui doctor Paul Darby will be on hand to explain how to
bring calm into your home and everyday life.