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32 swindonlink.com • January 2009
Wild time on ice for adult learners

People with learning difficulties were awarded certificates for their achievements at the end of their skat-
ing course run by Swindon Wildcats in November and will be back for more fun on the ice.
The learning disabled group was a feel for the ice and some were
one of the first to join the Learn to apprehensive. By the second and
Skate programme at Link Centre. third week, there was no holding
By Sue Launched by the Wildcats last back and coaches had to persuade
September the aim is to promote everybody to finish their warm up
◆ Your local family hairdresser ice hockey and teach the basics of before getting on the ice.
skating to community groups and Fresh from university Jo is put-
◆ 25% discount for Seniors
school children. ting into practice three years of
Call now for an appointment Coach Joe Dicken, right, said the theory and has learned a lot from
sessions for the learning disabled former Wildcats coach Pete Russell
on 01793 871120 adults had been less structured about making teaching relevant to
or 07967 363322 than usual allowing for one to one the individual.
Home visits available work. When they first came to the “I don’t think there’s any
rink, everybody wanted to get preparation you can do for this
kind of work,” said Joe. “It’s really
rewarding working with the learn-
ing disabled group; it’s great to see
the members enjoying ice time.
It’s good for their self esteem and
confidence. We’ve built up trust
over the time we’ve been working
together.”
After completing the first six have signed up for another course
week course, all of the learners in January. They have also been to
were given certificates and they watch a Wildcats game.

Monday 6.30pm Nicky helps slimmers shed the pounds
& 8.15pm Local Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs leader Nicky Gilpin
St John Church, provides some great classes to encourage ladies to keep their new
Haydon Wick year’s resolution.
Sharon 527332 Last year one of her class mem- not only offers useful dietary advice,
Tuesday 10am bers managed to lose 56lbs after it gets you up and moving with an
Toothill Community Centre she no longer recognised herself optional exercise class to boost mo-
Sharon 527332 in a photograph. It took nearly 12 tivation and show how important
Tuesday 6.30pm Footcare months but she feels much fitter burning calories is to any weight
and healthier and has regained loss programme.
Abbey Meads School in your home confidence to enjoy Salsa classes See Nicky’s advertisement on the
Paula 701442 also run by Nicky. right for class times and locations
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