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32 The Link Magazine • November 2004
Spreading the spirit of Kelly Vet wins gold
In the world of gymnastics you're
Kelly Holmes' outstanding performance in the summer Olympics was the inspiration for training called a veteran from aged 20, but
sessions at Greendown School in October by British 1500 metre runner James Thie.
that does not mean you're washed
Visiting the school under the He said he would be working Olympics taking Kelly Holmes to- up and over the hill.
Sport England Sporting Champi- hard to qualify for the 2008 Beijing tal commitment as his inspiration. Helena Robinson from Westlea
ons Programme, James took an James with some of the Greendown Year 6 students proved this by winning a gold
si nner cehnnl nccomhly nnrl than medal at the British Veterans Gym-
nastics Tournament at the end of
September.
The 29
year old
performed
on the floor,
the vault
and beam,
including a
flick in her
routine, a
360 degree
somersault
without
hands.
Helena, a
mentoring coordinator with Wilt-
shire & Swindon Education Busi-
ness Plus, teaches with the Swin-
don School of Gymnastics.
Netball players wanted
In Abbey Meads Community Pri-
mary School, a group of women
meets at 10.30am on Thursday
morning during term time for fit-
ness training and games, with
coaching from Lorraine Bulpitt.
The session costs £3 and there is
a free creche. Just turn up or call
Roxanna Cox on 723239 to book
childcare.
Calling Arsenal supporters
The Swindon and North Wiltshire
Arsenal Supporters' Club is look-
ing for new members.
The club has been formed by
Dave Garrad to allow club sup-
porters the opportunity to obtain
match tickets on a priority basis
from the Arsenal ticket office.
The next supporters' meeting
will be held at the Premier Club
(formerly Crosslink Centre), Ermin
Street on 7 November, 7pm. Any-
one interested in joining the club is
welcome to attend. Or call Dave
Garrad on 01793 751041.

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