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38 The virtual Link Magazine now online @ www.swindonlink.com
Inactive Swindon
The Art of Living
Course
Figures presented at a showcase event for Active Swindon in September showed that 73 per cent of adults
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November For adults, 30 minutes of exer- needed if targets aretobeachieved. For details of how to get fit in
Newburn Centre, Rodbourne, Swindon cise, five times a week are recom- Because of the way the project is Swindon see: www.swindon
mended. Active Swindon is aim- funded, much of its work is .gov.uk/active swindon
REDUCE STRESS AND
NEGATIVE EMOTIONS ing for a 1 per cent increase per focussed on renewal areas.
yearinthenumberofpeoplebeing However, Gladys pointed out Basketball Abbey Meads
Achieve heightened energy
& enthusiasm, greater physically active to the recom- that there are many options avail- With support from Active Swindon.
mended level over the next3 years. able right across the town."People Jump Swindon runs free basket-
concentration and creativity.
improved health and self esteem. Spokesman, Martin Dunscombe, don't have to go and join a gym or ball coaching for young people
said, "Active Swindon has only a sports club to be fit. There are lots aged 10 to 18 years on the outdoor
Breathing techniques to energise
and heal your whole system been established since December of opportunities in Swindon to be court at Abbey Meads Primary
2005 so the initial figures are really active. If you want to make a dif- School every Saturday from 1 Oam
Contact Rebecca 01793 327683
or Craig 01672 810631 a snapshot of the population at the ference to your lifestyle, there are to 12pm. Turn up and take part of
Course hours are designed to fit start of our work." people who can help. If anyone call coach Kris Talikowski on
around working life Project Manager Gladys Barr wants some advice they can con- 700356.
said that novel approaches are tact me." www.jumpswindon.co.uk
Extra netball offer
SERIOUS ABOUT HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS? Due to the popularity of the Abbey Meads Thursday morning netball
group, community worker Roxy Cox is launching a Monday lunch
It worked for m
time session at Abbey Meads Primary School on 6 November.
and I can help They will take place between 12 noon and 1.30pm and a creche will
it work for you be available. The netball ladies are friendly and welcome all new
players, even if you haven't played since you were at school.
too Call Roxy on 07966 023636 to book a creche place . -
For your FREE
consultation call Looking for footballers
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Jenny on 840764 Shaw under 8s football club needs boys or girls in school Year 2 or 3 to
join their squad which trains at Greendown on Monday evenings. For
www.feel-great.uk.com
details call Gerald Kent on 613576 or 07736 901382.
With a 30 day money back
guarantee you have AFC Lydiard is looking for under 13s to strengthen its squad playing
nothing to /ose but excess in the North Wilts Youth and Minor League, Second Division.
16 weeks before Size 12 for the
and size 18 inches and weight' l ast three years They train on the Greendown astro turf on Tuesdays from 6.30pm
and at Lydiard Park in the summer months. If you are in school Year
8 and want to arrange a trial, contact Giles Weir on 723075.
Good cause helped at half marathon
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(D,qchieve 5 A charity which grants wishes for seriously and terminally ill chil-
dren benefited from the efforts of Michelle Wilkinson in the Swin-
PILATES CLASSES don Half Marathon on 15 October.
ShawVillage Hall Mon: 6 - 7pm When Michelle, right, decided
24 Hour Gym Tues: 10 - I I am. Cricklade Tues: 6.30 - 7.30pm to enter the run to raise mone for
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Haydon Wick Tues: 8pm - 9pm Starlight Children's Foundation,
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Priory Vale Wed: 7.30 8.3Opm
husband Adrian suggested that his ' `^
Taw Hill Thurs: 6 - 7pm (Beginners) P A,1 la>>nrhnrl h icinACC ('annnn

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