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Free off-road cycle training Free cycle maps to fi nd
your way around
This summer there’s a chance to have a go at off-road cycling in Swindon - and it won’t cost you a
penny. Swindon Council’s transport de-
CTC’s Cycle Champions project and you don’t even need a moun- perfect way for families to do some- partment has produced a new map
and the Great Western Community tain bike to have a go. CTC Cycle thing together on a Sunday whilst showing most of the cycling routes
Forest’s woodland games initiative Champions offi cer Tamina Oliver learning important skills.” in and around the town.
are putting on free training sessions said, “off-road cycling has so many To book free off-road tuition or Copies are available free of charge
at the cycle track at Croft Woods on benefi ts. It’s a great cardiovascular reserve the use of a free bike, call in libraries and leisure centres.
Sundays 26 July, 23 August and 20 workout, helps to manage your Tamina Oliver on 07717 696672 or
September, 1pm to 4pm. weight, and is a great way to explore mail: [email protected]
A fully qualifi ed off-road skills the beautiful green spaces around All ages/abilities welcome; under
instructor will provide training Swindon. The free sessions are the 16s must have parental consent.
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Paris beckons British cycle tourists next year
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A team of cyclists from North Swindon enjoyed a charity ride to Paris in June so much that they are already
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son, fi ve riders covered 361 Mark. “Thanks to all who supported Essensa Organic Skincare
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Starting from Catherine others to join us for another ride • paraben free • no animal testing
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Cancer charity calls for players Superstore
with Wimbledon withdrawal symptoms With 250 bikes

This year’s epic Wimbledon fi nal and Andy Murray’s unsuccessful
attempt to get there is still clear in the mind. on show
Now Marie Curie Cancer Care is and raise money for Marie Curie THE price is right
calling on all tennis lovers to organ- Cancer Care.
ise their own tournament between “Last year in the region we pro- THE parking is free
now and September to raise vital vided over 250,000 hours of nursing
funds to help provide nursing care care in patients’ homes at a cost of The choice
for terminally ill patients. £20 per hour. The nursing care, al-
No matter what your age or though free of charge, is expensive is yours
ability, anyone can take part in the to provide, which is why we need Parts,
Marie Curie ‘Anyone for Tennis the support of as many people in repairs, accessories,
2009’ campaign. It can be a formal the area as we can.” back up stock
mini-Wimbledon or a social game To register your doubles tourna- Open: Mon to Sat
of doubles with friends in fancy ment, call 08700 340 040 or mail: 9am to 5.30pm
dress. [email protected]
Community fundraiser Lucy A free fundraising pack to make Closed Sundays
Barons said, “it’s a great new your event a smash hit is avail-
event that encourages people of all able from www.mariecurie.org. Tel: (01793) 700105 60a Beechcroft Road
ages to have fun together, keep fi t uk/tennis Between Stratton Crossroads & Kingsdown

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