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Pint sized kick boxer seeks backing Ollie plans for professional game

Nine
Nine year old kick boxer Ryan Embling from Toothill is looking for A rugby player at Greendown School is showing great promise and year old kick boxer Ryan Embling from Toothill is looking for A rugby player at Greendown School is showing great promise and
sponsorship to send him to Greece to compete in November’s World hopes to make a career of the sport after being accepted at Hartbury
sponsorship to send him to Greece to compete in November’s World hopes to make a career of the sport after being accepted at Hartbury
College which is linked to the Gloucester RFC Academy.
United Martial Arts Championships. College which is linked to the Gloucester RFC Academy.
Last year he won two prizes at and every weekend in Cheltenham. Ollie Jefferies attended Toothill’s
and every weekend in Cheltenham.
“He loves being active,” said San-
the world championships in Malta. “He loves being active,” said San- Oliver Tomkins Church of England
dra. “Sometimes he gets so hyped
He now fi ghts in the under 135cm dra. “Sometimes he gets so hyped Primary School and hopes to follow
up with training that it’s diffi cult to
catergory and is coming up against up with training that it’s diffi cult to in the steps of former pupil Mike
tougher competition. get to sleep.” Brown, who plays for Harlequins
“There’s one Welsh lad in the The family need to apply early
The family need to apply early and has toured with England.
to secure a place for Greece and
competitions at the moment that to secure a place for Greece and Ollie joined Wootton Bassett
need to raise £1,200 to cover travel
he’s having trouble beating,” said need to raise £1,200 to cover travel Rugby Club after starting to play
and competition costs as quickly
mum Sandra. “It’s good for Ryan and competition costs as quickly at Greendown, and has played for
as possible. A penalty shoot-out at
because he’s got something to work as possible. A penalty shoot-out at the Wiltshire under 15s, 17s and 18s.
Cirencester football club in April
for. He’s edging towards it and I’m Cirencester football club in April This is an impressive record given
sure he’ll beat the lad soon.” kick started a fundraising drive and
kick started a fundraising drive and that many of the players are from
Intel has donated £100. If you can
Ryan, a pupil at Toothill Primary, Intel has donated £100. If you can ‘all rugby’ private schools.
trains twice a week at Cirencester help, call Sandra on 528575. However he saw what he’s up
against when interviewed at Hart-
against when interviewed at Hart-
bury in February. “The England
More walks out
More walks out WestWest bury in February. “The England
Under 16s were training there and top player.”
Another health walking group will be launched in Middlealeaze on they were all about a foot taller At college Ollie will work towards
Thursday 8 May, aimed at parent and toddlers, and babies in buggies. and a lot heavier,” said Ollie. “It 4 A levels and is thinking of training
will take a lot of hard work to get to be a PE teacher whilst pursuing
up
up to the level needed to become a to the level needed to become a professional sports aspirations.
up to the level needed to become a professional sports aspirations.
Second rugby victory for Bridlewoody victory for Bridlewood
Second rugb
After fi ghting off stiff competition, Bridlewood Primary are Swindon fi ghting off stiff competition, Bridlewood Primary are Swindon
After
Schools Tag Rugby Champions for the second year running.
Schools Tag Rugby Champions for the second year running.
Year 3 teacher and
PE co-ordinator, Dave
PE co-ordinator, Dave
Barnett, is proud that
Barnett, is proud that
the school has held its
the school has held its
own despite facing the
own despite facing the
challenge of low pupil
Step out from Lower Shaw Farm on Mondays, 4pm challenge of low pupil
numbers in the older
numbers in the older
Take a 45 minute trek with your from Lower Shaw Farm, Penhill,
classes. Fortunately
toddler around Lydiard Park and Broad Green in the town centre classes. Fortunately
tournament rules cre-
tournament rules cre-
Shaw Ridge, every Thursday, and Eldene. Everyone is welcome ated a level playing
ated a level playing
2.30pm, starting from the Salt Way regardless of age or ability. For fi eld as teams had to be
fi eld as teams had to be
Centre, Pearl Road, Middleleaze. details call Nan Pratt on 466202 or made up of children in
made up of children in
Mum Caz Caple, who has trained mail: or [email protected]
Years 4 and 5.
as a volunteer walk leader, will Train to be a leader Years 4 and 5.
The tag team won
guide the group on a circular route, The next walk leader training their place in the Swin-
their place in the Swin-
returning for tea or biscuits. course will be on Thursday 22 May don competition at a tournament
don competition at a tournament in this school; it has an important
Nan Pratt of Active Swindon
against North Swindon schools.
said that Spring is a great time to from 9.45am to 3pm. against North Swindon schools. place in the curriculum. But it’s not
For details contact Nan Pratt on
In the fi nal they beat Ruskin all about winning. Children who
introduce children to the sights and the number above. Primary
Primary but Mr Barnett said the don’t make it into teams can take
Primary but Mr Barnett said the but Mr Barnett said the
sounds of the outdoors. “Walking t team’s biggest challenge in the heats eam’s biggest challenge in the heats
team’s biggest challenge in the heats part in a range of after-school clubs
in green spaces has a proven thera- Early morning outing was against Robert le Kyng, who against Robert le Kyng, who
was
was against Robert le Kyng, who to improve their performance.”
peutic effect, both physically and Monday 5 May, 4.45am. Walk to fi This season, the netball team
fi elded a number of club players. elded a number of club players.
fi elded a number of club players.
mentally. The walks give people the launch of the Swindon Festival Bridlewood won through with a won through with a
Bridlewood won through with a were also winners, taking the North
Bridlewood
the chance to meet new friends of Literature: minstrels, musicians, sudden death try in extra time Swindon title, and the hockey team
sudden death try in extra time
sudden death try in extra time
and socialise.” poets, performers and a bacon “It was great,” said Mr Barnett. were runners up.
Other walks Swindon take place butty. Call Nan to join in.
“The
“The
“The other teams were good but
“The The youngsters have started
“The other teams were good but other teams were good but other teams were good but other teams were good but
we didn’t crumple and our squad preparation for upcoming cricket
we didn’t crumple and our squad didn’t crumple and our squad didn’t crumple and our squad didn’t crumple and our squad didn’t crumple and our squad
we
we
we
we
pulled together..
pulled together
pulled together. and athletics competitions in North
NOW OPEN “There is a strong sporting ethos Swindon and across the town.
Sharks open day aims to save lives
Tony’s Bikes Tigersharks Amateur Swimming Club is inviting parents and swim-
mers to attend their open day at Link Centre on 18 May, 5pm to 7pm, to
Bikes for all the family fi nd out more about the club’s ‘Learn To Swim Development Plan.’
- even tandems! The programme introduces the essential life saving skill of swimming
to as many local children as possible. “Most people are astonished to
Repairs to all bikes hear that water related incidents are still the second leading cause of
normally in 24 hours accidental injury or death in the EU”, said head coach Lesley Leffers
Parents and swimmers will learn more about the Tigersharks Learn
Tel: 01793 431745 To Swim School, meet the various ASA qualifi ed coaches and see
training demonstrations from squads throughout the club.
There is also a free trial swim session for existing swimmers who want
40 Hawkins Street, Rodbourne, Swindon to register for the swim school, or join the competitive section. Further
Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am - 5.30pm information can be found at: www.tigersharks.co.uk
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