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32 The Link Magazine • April 2005
Club swings Neighbours get together for marathon
into action A year ago two mums from Abbey Meads who live in the same street did not know each other. Now they
are in hard training for the London marathon on 17 April and are looking for sponsors.
Swindon Croquet Club holds a Hreod Parkway School science got chatting and decided to start So dedicated are they that to get
free 'Come and Try Open Day' on teacher Natalie King, 31, and Lucy running together. a run in around families and jobs,
Wednesday 6 April, 10am to 4pm Skittrall, who works in relocation Natalie said that once the pair the pair have been seen running in
on the club lawns at Moredon met each other at a make-up party, had worked up to 10 minute jogs high winds, rain and the snow in
Playing Fields, opposite Manor last June, the idea of running the March, sometimes at 6am or even
Garden Centre marathon started to snowball. 10pm.
Farmers' Markets
Equipment and guidance on "We've committed to run for As the training is goingwell, the
Goods produced within 30 miles of
how to play the game will be avail- VICTA(visuallyimpairedchildren women are focussing on meeting
Swindon with occasional special-
able. The club will start a coaching taking action) and are aiming to their fundraising target.
ist producers from outside the area,
course for new players on Wednes- raise over £2,000. To sponsor them, call Natalie on
day evenings from 18 May. Every Sunday, 10am to 6pm. at "It's a small charity and a really 07967 104277 or Lucy on 07754
Croquet is suitable for all ages the Designer Outlet. worthwhile cause. Being a teacher 372012.
and abilities. Turn up and take Swindon Town Centre. next to the and both being mothers we wanted
part on 6 April or call John Airey covered market, first and third something close to our hearts." Come together to curry-okee
on 873026 for details. Thursday of the month. NatalieandLucyhavebeenrais- Natalie and Lucy are combining
ingmoneythroughdonations,raf- curry dishes from Rafus of
fles and supermarket bag packing. Highworth with karaoke for a great
They are also looking for corpo- night out on 8 April at Hreod
_ . ` ieve ( ^ ucee rate sponsorship in return for ad- Parkway School. Call them to book
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vertising space on running vests, a ticket.
PILATES CLASSES
Shaw Village Hall Mon: 6pm - 7pm; Wed: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Get your Red Noses out for a
Haydon Wick Tues: 8pm - 9pm
Prime Bodies Gym Tues: IOam - I lam Superstars challenge
YOGA CLASSES Staff in the Link Centre gym are looking for 30 Swindon Card holders
Haydon Wick Mon: 7.30pm - 8.30pm (Beginners class) to take up a Superstars challenge for men and women aged over 16
Greendown School Tues: 8pm - 9pm; En: 7.30pm - 8.30pm on 2 April in aid of Comic Relief
CrickladeTown Hall Mon: 7.30pm - 8.30pm; Thurs: I pm - 2pm There will be 7 events: 100 metre swim; 100 metre shuttle run; gym
fitness tests including squat thrusts and press ups; football skills test;
NEW CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS at IYC, Old Shaw Lane
500 metre row; 5 minute bike ride; 800 metre fun.
Yoga Wed: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Participants will have to drop out of one event but can play a Red
Pilates Thurs:9.30am - 10.30am; Thurs: 7pm - 8pm
Nose (for double points) on another.
Entry forms are available from Link Gym reception. The fee is £5.
All proceeds will go to Comic Relief and winners will earn prizes.
Reiki - a personal insight
In our series of articles on complimentary therapies,
Yasmin Hopkinson explains Reiki
Having worked within the fitness Reiki means 'universal life force':
industry for the past twenty years, it is everywhere, available to any-
I initially discovered complimen- one who is attuned to access it.
tary therapies as a patient and be- Reiki calls upon traditional heal-
ing so impressed with the approach ing techniques to bring harmony
A and effects, I progressed to become and happiness into all areas of our
a practitioner of several holistic lives.
disciplines and then a Reiki Mas- Reiki does not tie into any par-
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For more support than you ever ter. ticular religion: people of all sorts
thought possible join a warm M This progression was accompa- of belief creeds and cultures ben-
and friendly group near you.
nied by the teaching of 'Body Bal- efit from its specific energy that
ance' a unique mind /body class helps our own healing systems to
which includes elements of Tai Chi, work to their full potential, revi-
yoga and Pilates. The fragments of talising and re-balancing. The heal-
my life were coming together on a ing should be considered on all
NEW! journey of self-discovery and levels: mind, body and spirit. When
New times starting 12 April IX2
Tuesday 10am, 5pm & 6.30pm iX fulfillment. dealing with symptoms it is worth
Toothill Community Centre. Sharon, 527332 Reiki joined my path of life sev- remembering that many physical
eral years ago, and like so many ailments are only manifestations
Monday: 6pm & 7.30pm Tuesday: 6.30pm & 8pm others I came upon it by chance. I of long-term imbalances within the
Even Swindon Community Abbey Meads School
Centntre, Rodbourne. Paula. 701442 • found it to be supportive through total person.
Kathryn, 871430 a very stressful time and it sup- The therapy is received fully
Wednesday: 6.30pm
Monday: 6.30pm & 8pm Brookfield School plied me with insights that made clothed, the practitioner placing
St John's Church Kathryn. 871430 even the challenges fulfilling. I find their hands just above or lightly
Haydon Wick Wednesday: 6.30pm that people are attracted to Reiki touching the areas of blocked en-
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Rob 771 41 4
St Francis Primary School like bees to a scented flower; often ergy. The recipient lies on the
Taw Hill the other therapies are the initial couch, enjoying a deep relaxation;
Sandra 07985 91411
contact, but then they will be curi- your body temperature may rise
ous to try a Reiki treatment. or fall, and you may experience a
tt 08700 75 46 66 A session combines the flow of sensationof lightness orheaviness.
the future of slimming universal life energy with the Sensitivity can vary with each treat-
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warmth, reassurance and healing ment, depending on your health
power of human touch. The word and stress levels.