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Get Active in June. Take part in: Walking for Chernobyl kids
1st: The Castles Bike Ride. 10, 19 and 25 mile cycle routes ride in aid of Families involved in the Swindon branch of Chenobyl Children
Macmillan Cancer Relief. Start at Croft Sports Centre, Old Town at 10am. Lifeline will be taking part in the nightwalk organised by the Rotary
Pre-registerd entry costs £5; on the day £10. Details from Jill Greenway Club of Swindon Thamesdown along the Ridgeway from Avebury to
on 521630 or online at: www.castlesbikeride.co.uk Bishopstone on 21 June.
7th & 8th: Five miles to Fabulous. 5 mile bike ride for women. Routes Chairperson Gin McGiffin is looking for readers willing to walk to
on 7th start at the North Swindon District Centre, Coate Water and Shaw raise money so that CCLL can bring children from Belarus to Swindon
Ridge Primary School. On 8th rides start from Highworth Rec. and the in the summer and at Christmas.
Patriot Arms, Chiseldon. The Rotary Club do not charge for taking part. All money raised goes
Details from Tamina Oliver on 466315 or mail: [email protected] to charity. The route is fully marshalled and there is breakfast on offer
from 4.30am in Bishopstone.
8th: Find your way round Swindon by bike. Fun, family cycle orienteer- For details call Gin McGiffin on 0775 3662891 or mail: ginmcgiffin@
ing event using the cycle network. Call Gladys Barr on 07951 712727 or aol.com
mail: [email protected].
14th and 15th: Cancer Research Race for Life at Lydiard Park. For
details: www.raceforlife.org Going the distance for China bear rescue
15th: British Heart Foundation Family Cycle Ride. Start anytime between Animal lover Leon Moore has set himself a gruelling challenge to raise
10am and 11.30am from Coate Water and return by 1pm. Call Sharon money for rescued Moon Bears cared for by Animals Asia in China.
Woodford on 07909 546596 or mail: [email protected] On Friday 13 June, Leon will run a half marathon, cycle 50 miles, swim
2.5 miles and round off the ordeal with 300 sit-ups, before attending a
29th: Para Challenge - Disability Sporting event. Contact Ben Humphrey huge charity fundraising night for Animals Asia at the Pagoda Palace
on 617782 for details or mail: [email protected]
at Peatmoor. See the story on page 46.
29th: Wanborough Fun Run. Details from Sue Smith: [email protected] Sponsor Leon’s huge efforts for charity at: www.justgiving.com/
Try-out events and the complete list of activities aimed at all ages and leonschallenge
abilities can be found at www.challengeswindon.org.uk
Keep active: sign up for the half marathon Book a round for CALM

If the Festival of Sport gets you up and running, keep up the mo- There is still time to sign up for the 15th CALM Golf Day at Wrag Barn
mentum by entering the Nationwide half marathon or fun runs on course near Highworth on Thursday 26 June.
Sunday 12 October. A range of competitions for men The volunteers aim to support
Young runners and beginners should be able to cope with the two mile and lady golfers will be followed by the whole family both during
fun run. All ages are welcome but children under 8 must be accompanied a prize draw and auction. treatment and in the difficult pe-
by an adult who has also entered the race. The event is a major feature in riod following treatment, or after
At the next level, the five mile fun race covers a multi-terrain route the CALM fundraising calendar. bereavement.
through Coate Water Country Park whilst the Swindon half marathon At any one time there are over 20 For details of the golf day mail:
takes runners through scenic countryside. local children having treatment for [email protected]
Register now at www.swindon.gov.uk/halfmarathon cancer or leukaemia. www.calmcharity.org

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