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Delta Tennis Centre nets a grant to give kids with special needs a smashing time
Thanks to a £500 grant from Swindon Agenda 21, children from Westlea Primary School were able to enjoy tennis classes at the Delta Centre
last term.
Delta Manager, Gail unit at Westlea took part all levels of ability and several spe-
Light, said she was always in the 10 week course dur- cial tennis wheelchairs are avail-
keen to include children ing the summer term and able.
with special needs. "I'm enjoyed it so much that Agenda 21 is an action plan for a
very interested in disabled they've asked for more. better quality of life in the 21st
people playing tennis, so I They will be joined by chil- Century which 150 countries are
was always looking for dren from Robert le Kyng committed to. As part of a pledge
funding. I read something school in September. to protect the environment, im-
about Agenda 21 and when The youngsters might prove society and have a stable
I looked at the criteria, it follow the example of 15- economy, the Agenda 21 team in
fitted." year old Louise Hunt who Swindon can award small grants
The Delta programme trains at the centre. The of up to £500 to community projects
aims to give the children junior player is currently and voluntary groups.
equal opportunities, im- ranked 5 internationally Contact the Agenda 21 team by
prove agility and co-ordi- and is preparing for the calling Gillian Chandler on 463197.
nation and increase self con- Gillian Chandler from Agenda 21 hands over the grant to next Paralympics. The
fidence. Westlea youngsters and coach Rob Negus, Delta manager coaching staff at the cen-
Pupils from the special Gail Light and Westlea teacher Marla Carol tre can tailor lessons to suit Line Dance
with
Paralympic dream for young athlete Midnight Cowboys
Tennis lessons at the Delta Centre so inspired 11 year old Ben Fox from Westlea that he's set his sights
Tuesday: Even Swindon. 7.00
on the 2012 Paralympics.
Community Centre Jennings
Ben, below, who was born with aiming to swim in 2012 but he could the children, whatever their dis- Street (off Rodbourne Road)
y
onl one leg, could find that his go for tennis now. Sport is such a abilities, are included in school
biggest difficulty is deciding which big part of his life. He'd always activities." Wednesday: Highworth, 7.00
event to enter. He also swims with prefer to be outdoors and his mates Ben is looking forward to mov- Thursday: Coleview 7.00
Tiger Sharks at Milton Road and is are great. " ing up to Commonweal Second- Community Centre, Nythe Road
looking forward to getting back to Carol praised his school. ary School in September which has Step by step instruction for
training after recovering from an "Westlea are fantastic. They've a special unit for physically im- absolute beginners. Weekend
operation. encouraged Ben to do so much. All paired students. Carol said, socihls in Highworth and Swindon
y
His favourite stroke is "Commonweal is terrific. The do
For more details
front cravvl and has recently all the Stoke Mandeville sports and
mastered backstroke which they already have a girl training Ring Lewis Watson on 764732
presented a particular chal- for the Paralympics." Ten years of teaching.!
lenge for Ben. With more
power on one side it is dif-
ficult to maintain a straight scar:,,,
line but Ben persevered un-
til he worked out the right Aoqkve Success
technique.
His mum, Carol Hern, PILATES CLASSES
said that Ben just won't be ShawVillage Hall Mon:6 - 7pm; Wed: 7.30 - 8.30pm
beaten. "He loves tennis be- 24 Hour Gym Tues: 10 - I I am; Wed: 2.05 - 3.05pm (Beginners)
cause it's something he can Cricklade Tues: 6.30 - 7.30pm
do with his friends. He is Haydon Wick Tues: 8pm - 9pm
Taw Hill Thurs: 6 - 7pm (Beginners)
The big ride for historic churches YOGA CLASSES
Riders are invited to come forward on 9 September to raise money for Haydon Wick Mon: 6.30 - 7.30pm (Beginners)
the repair. maintenance and conservation of churches of historical Cricklade Mon: 7.30 - 8.30pm
value and interest in the county. Greendown Tues: 7.50 - 9.20pm; Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm
24 Hour Gym Wed: 12.50 - 2.05pm
Over the last 22 years £772.000
has been raised by cyclists and (Beginners welcome)
walkers. almost half of which has
been used directly on the partici-
pating churches.
There are routes for adults to
visit churches in the district and
also a shorter trip suitable for chil-
dren confined to footpaths. Yoga 4 Children
For details and sponsor forms
Helping to improve their confidence,
call Ron Brock on 539456 or mail: concentration and co-ordination
[email protected]
.co.uk Tuesday 4pm-4.30pm & Friday 4pm-4.30pm
Bobbies Dance Studio - 24hr Gym
Right, advancing years is no deter-
rent to Joan Rummings, a stalwart of 5 week courses starting
St Mary s Church in Lydiard Park. Tuesday I2th & Friday 15th September
She has taken part In every cycle Tuesday 7th & Friday IOth November
ride since it began and this year.
For four year to ten year olds
three months after her 80th birthday
will be no exception. If / can do the
ride, everybody can. come and join
us. "she said