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Young player could be called up for England XV
A promising rugby player who first started the game in Swindon could make full international status in time for next year's World Cup.
Mike Brown, right, squad, which won under 8s and progressed to repre- end of the season when he recieved
joined the mini-rugby the Grand Slam in sent Dorset & Wilts at all youth the Nick Duncombe Young Player
programme aged 5 at the 2006 Six Na- levels, and also the South West of the Season Trophy.
Supermarine when tions Champion- Under 18s. Most recently, at the end of Oc-
heattendedToothill's ship, playing in all He then represented Hampshire tober, in the European Challenge
Oliver Tomkins In five matches, scor- at under 20s level then joined Har- Cup, Harlequins thrashed French
fants School. He was - ing two tries and lequins in 2002. He made his first side Montpellier 57-10 with Mike
pictured in The Link one penalty. team start in National League One scoring a hat-trick of tries.
in 1991 promoting Mike's family, earlier this year when the club won WithEngland'slamentableper-
mini-rugby. who lived in promotion back to the Premier- formance against Argentina on 11
Now he plays full Grange Park, ship. November, Mike may shortly be
back for London club moved to Salis- Mike's contribution to Harle- in the running for full international
NEC Harlequins and bury when he was quins'successwasrecognisedatthe honours.
is a member of the ' w i 7 where he joined
England Under 21 r" i. the local club's
Les does the NY again
Link advertiser Les Slinn hopes to have raised £1,000 for Prospect
Hospice in November after completing the ING New York Marathon
Monday: 6.30pm & 8pm in 3 hours 49 minutes on 5 November, 15 minutes faster than his time
St John's Church. Haydon Wick last year.
Sharon 527332
This put him in the top fifth of the field of 37,000 runners which
Tuesday: 6.30pm Abbey Meads included 7 times Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance
School. Paula 701442 Armstrong.
Tuesday: 10am, 5pm & 6.30pm To make a retrospective donation to Prospect recognising Les' effort
^ 1 ` Cxr Y Toothill Community Centre go to: www.justgiving.com/lesslinn
¢ Sharon 527332
Wednesday: 9.30am Gorse Hill
Community Centre. Samantha 723416 Girls wanted by footie club
Shaw FC is embarking on a new challenge for the 2007/2008 season by
Wednesday: 6.30pm St. Francis Primary School, Taw Hill. Lucinda 725270
running under 12s and under 14s girls team.
Thursday: 6pm & 7.30pm St John's Church, Haydon Wick. Sian 726418 The club already has several boys teams but with the profile of girls'
football rising all the time - and demand from girls to play - the teams
come and join us ,H, rn
Si are being formed to prepare for weekly league competition in a year's
08700 75 46 66 ".'°°10 time. Subject to demand under 10s and under 16s are a possibility.
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Managers and coaches are in place to get the teams ready, now they
need the players. To book a trial contact club secretary Karen Prictor on
525680 mail: [email protected] or call Claire Gibbs on
07707 241971.
O,qcfiieve Suec^ess Team goes for the takeaway option
Youngsters in Greenmeadow Youth FCs Under 11 squad now sport
PILATES CLASSES the name of one of the best Indian takeaways in the area.
Shaw Village Hall Mon: 6 - 7pm
24 Hour Gym Tues: 10 - I I am. Cricklade Tues: 6.30 - 7.30pm
Haydon Wick Tues: 8pm - 9pm
Priory Vale Wed: 7.30 - 8.30pm
Taw Hill Thurs: 6 - 7pm (Beginners) & 7 - 8pm (Beginners)
BOOK NOW FOR PILATES WORKSHOP ON 20 JANUARY
YOGA CLASSES
Haydon Wick Mon: 6.30 - 7.30pm (Beginners)
Cricklade Mon: 7.30 - 8.45pm
Greendown Sch. Tues: 7.50 - 9.20pm
24 Hour Gym Wed: 12.50 - 2.05pm (Beginners welcome)
Priory Vale Wed: 6.30 - 7.30pm (Beginners)

The under 11s with sponsor Mustaque Ahmed, centre,
Rob Weller, coach, left, and Steve Bradley, manager
Yoga 4 Children (4- I 0 years) Bhaji's Takeaway on Thames ship, I was happy to help out."
Improve confidence, concentration & co-ordination Avenue has helped to buy a new The club plays in the North
kit for the team, with joint spon- WiltsYouth League and is desper-
Tuesday 4 - 4.30pm & Friday 4 - 4.30pm
sors ESP Colour Print having their ately waiting for the community
Bobbies Dance Studio - 24 Hour Gym
name on the back of the shirts. facilities at Isambard School in
1 Takeaway owner Mustaque Priory Vale to come available in
Ahmed, usually a Chelsea sup- early December so that youngsters
New Mother & Baby Yoga Workshops - see page 19 porter, said he was happy to back can enjoy indoor training. For de-
the club. "We're well established tails about joining the squad, call
in the area and when Steve Bradley Steve Bradley on 721529 or 07769
the manager asked for sponsor- 883735.