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Cricklade’s great place Kick off at Link pitches
for courses and coffee Three new outdoor football pitches next to Link Centre are launched
on 1 July.
An open day on 10 June at Cricklade Leisure Centre celebrated the Part of the £100,000 investment by Swindon Counci in upgrading
successful campaign by residents to save an important venue. facilities at the centre, the pitches can be booked by visiting the centre
The Keep Leisure in Cricklade sters; with the added attraction for or online at: www.swindon.gov.uk/leisuresport/link/linkpitches.htm
Action (KLIC) group successfully parents of a volunteer-run coffee The new cafe inside the building - which has taken an astonishing 8
fought a decision by North Wilt- shop overlooking the sports hall. months to refurbish - is now open as well.
shire District Council to close the Since opening in April, the cafe
centre, along with those in with its sunny roof top terrace has Schools get in the swim
Wootton Bassett and Calne. become a community hub, with
Since securing funding of young parents and local residents
£60,000 from North Wilts and an using it as a day time meeting place.
additional £20,000 from Cricklade “It’s ideal if children are doing
town council, the KLIC campaign- activities like trampoline or gym-
ers are now managing the centre nastics; there’s a hugely friendly
on behalf of the community. atmosphere here,” said volunteer,
Cricklade is only a 10 minute Brian Bayton, a retired engineer.
drive from North Swindon; for Judy Ashby, Vicar of St
some it’s easier to get to than Link Sampson’s Church, fits a weekly
or Oasis Leisure Centres. shift at the cafe into her busy sched-
The centre is popular with fami- ule. “I wanted to support the lei-
lies looking for children’s activi- sure centre, and put my body
ties. There are swimming lessons, where my mouth is. It’s important
junior squash coaching, gymnas- to the community - for children,
tics, toddler sessions, trampoline families and older people.”
and athletics available for young- For course details, call 750011.
Link Centre mascot Webster the Duck encouraged the children to do their best and
GWRs Howard Taylor kept the programme running smoothly
DAN’S CYCLES
DAN’S CYCLES Nearly 100 children from Tregoze, Westlea, Freshbrook, Windmill,
Brookfield, Peatmoor, Shaw and Goddard Park Primary Schools, who
use Link Centre for swimming lessons took part in a first ever inter-
116 Manchester Road school gala on 3 June.
Tel: 01793 423380 Swimming development officer Helen Maine said, “the event went
smoothly, considering it was the first time we had put on a gala. One or
two children were overawed by the idea of taking part in a competition
• Stockists of many top brands but they all had a go, and the parents were really supportive on a
•Two floors • In-house workshop Sunday morning. We want to make the event a regular in our calendar.”
• Wheel building
Girls training for next season
• Fast turnaround on repairs
Purton Ladies and Girls’ FC are training for next season at Braydon
• Mountain bikes • Kids bikes • BMX • Hybrids • Comfort
Forest School’s playing fields on:
• Road bikes • Jump bikes • Tagalongs • Trailers • Mondays 6pm for under 10 and 12s
• Wednesdays 7pm for under 14s followed by the ladies squad.
Open: Monday to Saturday 9am - 5.30pm
New players are welcome to join. Mail Sharon Townsend for details:
[email protected]
SWINDON CYCLES Summer sports in Toothill
SWINDON CYCLES
Superstore Toothill Junior Club has secured funding from Sport Relief to run a
month of sports activities including archery, fencing and traditional
games like football and rounders run by coaches from Active Swindon.
The dates: 26 July to 16 August - 10am to 12.30pm for 5 to 9 years olds;
With 250 bikes 1pm to 1.30pm for 10 to 15 years. The cost: 50p per session.
Parents and carers have to register for places with the club by 10 July.
on show Visit Toothill Farm on Bodiam Drive on Wednesday or Friday
evenings at 7pm to book.
THE price is right
THE parking is free Make summer hols memorable
The choice ‘The Great Escape’ from summer boredom is on at Greendown
Community School again.
is yours Youngsters aged 9 to 13 years on a course run by English FA
Parts, can enjoy two fun sports weeks qualified coaches.
repairs, accessories, organised and run by qualified The dates: 30 July to 3 August
PE staff and responsible leaders. or 6 to 10 August, from 9.30am -
back up stock
Children can take part in a va- 3pm. Cost: £55 a week
Open: Mon to Sat riety of sports including football, To book a place, call into
9am to 5.30pm netball, hockey, tennis, badmin- Greendown in Grange Park for a
Closed Sundays ton, volleyball, gymnastics, booking form or call 874224.
rounders, cricket, athletics, dance To discuss payment by instal-
60a Beechcroft Road
Tel: (01793) 700105 and orienteering. ments, call PE teacher Christian
Between Stratton Crossroads & Kingsdown Keen footballers can specialise Dobbs at Greendown School.

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