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The Link Magazine • March 2005 31
School to invest in team as competition gets tough
FED UP WITH
It seems that playing a team game for enjoyment is no longer good enough, nor is winning if you have
YOUR TAXI
a good team. Nowadays schools have to look to their budgets to see if they can boost performance by
paying for coaching over and above the normal commitment of PE staff. SERVICE
PROVIDER?
In 2002 the Greendown when you're playing
Try us for excellent service
School in Grange Park un- against private schools
der 16s netball team won like Millfield, who have and reliability
the Swindon, Wiltshire and a full time international Bristol Airport: £55
South West England re- netball coach, and Heathrow: £70 Gatwick: £90
gional tournament to reach schools which have spe-
Local rates negotiable for contract work.
the national finals. But the cialist sports college sta-
Large selection of vehicles seating
competition is getting in- tus. We were defeated
4 - 8: saloon/estate cars,
tense. by Ralph Allen School
London taxis, mini buses
Over the last three years in Bath who train at the
Wheelchair accessible vehicles
the team has won the local Bath University where
competitions but have been the England netball To book call 536666 or 531178
Radio Taxis (Swindon)
knocked out in the semi- squad are based.
final stage of the South West "Our team obviously
tournament. On 22 January has talent so we're look-
they were a couple of goals ing at investing in de-
away from the national fi- veloping it, by allocat-
nal when they again lost in ing more teacher time
Local champs, front from left, Tanya Moody, Tash Dell
the semis. to work with the girls
Kerni Keane. Middle, Rebecca Fry, Leia Moody, Jo Green,
PE teacher Sophie Heston and bringing in coaches
Freya Keene, coach Sophie Heston. Back, Naomi Henry
said,"it's getting harder to work on skills."
Greendown would also wel-
come team sponsors. Call Ms
Bowls and music go together as Heston on 874224.
Haydon Club prepare for new season • The New College Girls Netball Wednesday at 6.30pm
Squad won the South West Under St. Francis Primary School
Whilst staging the last of this season's winter concerts, the members Aiken Road
19s in championship in late Janu-
of Haydon Wick Bowls Club will already have begun to direct their Taw Hill
ary and compete in the national
thoughts to the new playing season. W!R
finals on 5 March. For details, call
:
The concert on Saturday 19 open sessions are to continue when The team includes former Sandra on ' he'°'°,e°'s',mma^g
March, 7.30pm, at the Haydon anyone interested in taking up the Greendown player Chrissie Munro 07985 914112
Centre in Thames Avenue, features sport can turn up at the green and who was featured in the May 2004
the Wessex Male Voice Choir and have a 'roll-up' using club equip- Link after selection for England.
a quintet, Collegium Brass. ment with the assistance of quali-
Tickets, £5 (£4.50 concessions) fied coaches. They particularly
are available from the centre or encourage young bowlers and are
from Barrie Smith on 722972. pleased that last season several STOP DREAMING START RIDING
Club members are eagerly await- youngsters came up through the There's never been a better time
ing better weather and the start of ranks to take a full part in match
the new season which will include play and also county-wide compe- to buy a scooter
a full programme of league and titions. Zoom past traffic jams, no parking problems,
friendly matches and competi- The club has recently received a
full year's road tax only £15
tions. Prospective new members grant from the Haydon Wick Fund
are welcome to attend a pre-sea- to purchase small woods for See the fantastic range at
son meeting on 8 March, 7.30pm, youngsters. THE CYCLING CENTRE, zo6
in the clubhouse behind the Potential bowlers, young and Swindon's No.1 scooter dealer
Haydon Centre. old, can get more information from
The regular Monday evening Nigel Morgan on 336839.
See our sensational S' „ scooters
Prices • Powerful 50cc Honda designed engines
Sisters team up for marathon from
£999 _ —' • Eco friendly
Claire Broadhurst and Beth Stubbs, who grew up in Nine Elms, are • Automatic gearing - just twist and go
lacing up their running shoes to tackle their first London marathon • Ideal for commuting, shopping or just for fun
on 17 April. • Fantastic eye catching colours
Claire, a nurse at Shaw Vets, Our price £999 O.T.R.
will be running for the RSPCA Finance packages specially suited to your personal requirements arranged.
and is aiming to raise £1,400 to Easy terms available. Written quotations on request
support the local branch help-
ing stray, abandoned or ne- NOBOD ' BEATS THE CYCLING CENTRE
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glected animals find new
homes. When it comes to deals on wheels we're streets ahead
Beth, a special needs teacher Hug e
SAVE £££'S ON LEADING BRANDS
at Kingsdown School, is aim- van ge of
Low prices Expert friendly advice . s +
ing to raise at least £1,000 for
Top service S B.M.X. specialist ce en1n9
rp
the National Autistic Society. sha _
service
To sponsor Claire, send
cheques to North Wilts RSPCA,
233 Ferndale Road, Swindon
PO Box, Swindon SN25 4QA.
To help Beth, make a dona- Swindon Tel: (01793) 536657 ..
tion online at www.just
giving.com/marathonbeth Running for good causes, Beth and Claire