Page 34 - link magazine

34 The Link Magazine • May 2006
Swing into action 1 Swing into action 2
Croquet, the game for all ages CALM calls golfers to big fundraising event
As Swindon Croquet Club celebrates its twentieth anniversary, award- Swindon volunteer run cancer charity holds its thirteenth annual
winning coach John Airey credits The Link with attracting him into Golf Day on Thursday 22 June at the Wrag Barn course near Highworth
the game soon after the club was launched. and golfers across the town are asked to enter as individuals or teams.
"I joined the club after answer- Event organiser Jackie Lambeth past year for example, thanks to
ing a call for new members in The said, "this is always an excellent people's generosity, we have con-
Link some 18 years ago," said John. day for CALM and we are looking tinued to provide much-needed
After learning the game and forward to strong support from convalescent breaks in our two
playing for a few years John was both men and lady golfers and seaside caravans, organised coach
sponsored by his employers, from the local business commu- trips and social gatherings for fami-
Rover, to enroll on a Loughbor- nity. lies and also financed a family sup-
ough University Summer School "We are very grateful for the port worker and social worker in
course and eventually became a continuing support of the Wrag partnership with CLIC Sargent.
coach at the Swindon club. His Barn management and staff, who "We are also keen to receive
efforts were recognised last sea- always provide superb golfing fa- items to auction and prizes for the
son when he was named Croquet cilities and excellent catering. The draw.Donationsorcompanyspon-
Association Coach of the Year. Swindon DeVereHotelisourmain sorship will be most welcome."
John said of the award, "I ac- Award wirniing Link reader Jo{in Airey sponsor this year, providing an CALM operates in the Swindon
cepted it on behalf of the members excellent first prize of a round of health area. For over 22 years it has
who provided a huge number of At the other end of the spec- golf for four with lunch at the fa- been run totally by parents. No
the coaching hours. The award sits trum, John is keen to emphasise mous Belfry course." money raised or donated is used
nicely with the club's 20th anni- that croquet is perfect for the older Teams of four players play an 18 for salaries or office accommoda-
versary." generation. "With an ageing popu- hole Stableford competition in the tion - everything goes to help the
The club's record is impressive. lation, the sport is ideal to keep us afternoon, as well as a 9 hole Texas children and their families.
TheyhavebeenFederationLeague seniors active and fitter. All new Scramble event in the morning. At any given time CALM is sup-
winners two years out of the last players are welcome, including There are also a number of smaller porting over 20 children with can-
four and reached the finals or semi- seniors who want to add to their competitions including target golf cer or leukaemia. The aim is to
finals in all the national and re- daily step count while enjoying a and a prize draw and auction at support the whole family both
gional events entered last year. fun game in good company." the end of the day. during treatment and in the stress-
Croquet is a sport that people of The club meets on Tuesday and Jackie said, "as in previous years ful period afterwards, or after be-
all ages can enjoy. Five years ago Wednesday evenings at Moredon we can guarantee entrants a very reavement.
the club started a schools 'taster' Recreation Ground from 5.30pm. enjoyable day and a chance to pro- To enter the golf competition, or
programme. During the last two Allequipmentisprovidedtolearn- vide invaluable help for a popular offer items for auction, contact
years, over 1,000 children have ers. local charity at the same time. Last Jackie Lambeth on 335981 or mail:
been introduced to the game. For details call John on 873026. year the day raised over £5,000 [email protected]
which has really helped us to re- PO Box 1191, Marlborough, SN8
spond to the needs of families. This 1 WG.

Kids to launch Corporate Games
=ABINGDON Swindon youngsters are set to get the Corporate Games off to a flying
start with a fun run on the opening day.
HOLS teams from all over Britain taking 1.5 kilometre course at Lydiard.
The games will see company
As well as the children's fun run,
part in a weekend of sport, fun and Lydiard will host a variety of at-
festivity from 2 to 4 June at venues tractions including free fitness
across the town. Some 6,000 com- tests, live music, parades and
Buy direct from your local petitors are expected to represent roaming acts, as well as a tent vil-
their companies in twenty-one lage showcasing the companies
manufacturer and save money sports ranging from netball to taking part.
cricket, from dragon boat racing to
For details about the fun run call
At Faringdon Upholstery we manufacture top quality tug-of-war. Swindon Council's Lifestyle Team
upholstery supplied direct to the public. We make On Friday 2 June at 11am chil- on 511033.
your furniture the way you want it, with thousands dren aged 4 to 17 years will run a www.corporate-games.com
of fabrics to choose from
* Established 25 years Colon clear outs for better health
Don't settle for
* Craftsman built Bowel health is not something that enters everyday conversation but
mass produced more people are turning to colon cleansing as a way of correcting a
* All suites fully guaranteed when you can whole range of complaints.
In only a few years it has moved can be helped by this therapy are
* All suites covered in have made-to- from being considered somewhat weight problems, acne, food aller-
your own choice of fabric measure for the eccentric to become an accepted gies, headaches, menstrual prob-
complementary therapy. lems and arthritis.
* Solid wood frames same price! Qualified nurse Carol Lindsay "People can be apprehensive but
from Hayden Wick trained in co- the treatment is very discreet. It
* Made to measure
Come and lonic hydrotherapy after it helped takes 45 minutes and, apart from
• Re-upholstery \^J ee our wide relieve her of irritable bowel syn- sometimes feeling a bit light
service 013167 selection of drome. Carol, who set up the headed, there are no side effects,"
Askim Clinic in January, says that
said Carol.
2418.55 if there is a waste build up, the She also gives advice on main-
* Curtains suites today
body absorbs the toxins which can taining a healthy colon by eating
result in health problems. the right foods after the treatment.
Among the ailmentsshebelieves For details call Carol on 727323.