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The Link Magazine • June 2005 31
Town's longest running netball club looks for players

Ferndale Net boilers, now and then

When Ferndale Netball Club first came together in 1920, they played
close to the western edge of the town. Over eighty years later, they
have moved further out west and are now based in Grange Park at
Greendown Community School. CHAD RISMA
Head coach Joy Blake from netball. If you join us, your school BLINDS
Freshbrookhas been with the club play will benefit a lot."
for over 34 years herself and wants Joy is proud that the club is the
to attract more players to establish oldest in town and maintains its A rainbow of colours to brighten
another league team. "We have a tradition of being community up your home this Summer!
very sociable group of players. based. The disadvantage is that it
Some ladies come for the exercise is difficult to attract sponsorship Catch the rainbow at Charisma Blinds
and the fun whilst others are keen compared to company based clubs. The factory - the place for quality and value
on competition. Currently we have Therefore business backing would
one league team but if another four not be turned away. Manufacturers and suppliers of all types of blinds
players come forward we could The club trains in the Full fitting service or cash and carry
enter another team. Greendown gym during the win- Factory showroom open Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm
"Don't worry if you haven't ter and continues on the outdoor Friday 9.30am - 5pm. Saturday 1 Oam - 4pm
played for a long time. If you join courts during the summer. Play- BSS House, Cheney Manor Ind. Est., Swindon. Tel: 01793 434584
usnow,lwillhaveyoureadywhen ers of any age or experience are
the season starts in September. welcome.
"I'd also like to encourage more To join as a social player or as a
girls to come along. There is a huge league competitor, call Joy Blake
difference between school and club on 872237. Wake up to
the great
outdoors!
Do more than watch. Free offer
to get you up and hitting balls
The big Wimbledon slouch in front of the TV will soon start, but on
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Thursday 23 June
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Competitions throughout the day followed by a prize draw
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To enter, or donate auction and draw items, call the CALM secretary amp 5
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