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Games for all at Shaw Forest - 5 September CYCLe rePAIrS

It‘s five years since Shaw Forest Park was saved from commercial development after community protest; Free collection
what better time to hold a community get-together to celebrate this huge expanse of green space in West & delivery from
Swindon?
home or work
The Woodland Games is a new, Dog walkers won’t be left out Phase III of the forest park, as well
free event on Saturday 5 September with a cani-cross (running with as provide details of parks and ★ Servicing & repairs
at the park off Mead Way. dogs) competition. woodlands across Swindon. Over 25 yrs ★ New cycles
Some 15 different games and Simon Pitman, Woodland Games “The Woodland Games is a great experience ★ Parts & accessories
sports will be on offer. On the officer said, “we have some great opportunity for the community to
unusual side there will be disc activities lined up; come along to celebrate an important open space” Safety alert
golf, rock-it-ball, samba football, try something new. We want to said forest campaigner Dawn Bikes bought on the internet
and wacky bicycles. And national show people that there are lots Hobbs from Sparcells. “We fought or mail order must be checked
coaches will help you improve of different ways to keep active a big battle to save Shaw Forest for before being ridden. CALL NOW
frisbee throwing techniques and in Swindon’s parks, gardens and future generations. It’s great to see fOr fAst, frieNdLy serviCe
demonstrate how to play ultimate woodlands.” so many people using it; the games
frisbee. There will be live music and en- is the chance for many more to dis- Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or eve.
Gymnastics and Tai-Chi will tertainment on the eco-friendly so- cover what a great place it is.” or 07850 650956 (mobile)
lar powered festival stage,
and the forest cafe will be
serving healthy, local, or-
ganic food. The Accident Specialist
In early 2004 residents ob-
jected angrily to a proposal S.J.EdnEY SolicitorS
by developers to locate a
football stadium on the
forest site after discussions Had an accident/injured?
with Swindon Town FC and On the road? At work?
Swindon Council.
The idea was kicked Slip? Trip? Clinical negligence?
into touch after a three You need a specialist who offers:
month campaign when a Free Interview No Win/No Fee Legal Aid Home Visits ✓
✓
✓
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full meeting of the council And is also a: Member Law Society Personal Injury Panel
reaffirmed the commitment Member Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel
made in 1994 that the Shaw
Enjoying the outdoors in 2005,
young supporters of Shaw Forest landfill site would become Call us free on 0800 421 234 (24 hours)
a major open space close to Alexander House, 19 Fleming Way, Swindon www.sjedney.co.uk
be demonstrated in the open air the town centre.
and there will be more traditional Over the last five years thousands
activities like archery, cycling and more trees have been planted,
rounders, as well as conducted footpaths built, a flat games area “I dropped 5 dress sizes in 5 months”
walks around the park. created, and a new gas extraction
The event organised by the Great system installed. A new drainage
Western Community Forest team system has also been built, with
is part of Natural England’s Green the completion of a reed bed wa- Ready for a weight-loss
Exercise initiative to encourage ter filtering system due in early
people to get out into their local October. programme with
green spaces and discover new and Displays will illustrate the work
enjoyable ways of keeping active. taking place and the progress on a difference?
You’re ready for LighterLife
Make a difference to play area plans
LighterLife is a weight-loss programme with a difference. In fact,
Consultation events are being held in September as part of the next we’ve been helping people to lose weight for over 12 years.
stage to revamp equipment in 22 play parks in Swindon. At LighterLife you work in small groups with people just like you,
to change the way you think about food. So why not find out more
Existing fixed play parks that are out of at lighterlife.com.
date or run down are to be transformed How it works:
as part of the Play Builder Project after • Fast weight loss using soups,
Swindon Council received Government shakes and bars
funding - and your ideas are needed. • Then we help you get back
to enjoying normal food
The events take place at: • FREE ongoing support so you
• Nine Elms play area: Tuesday 8 Sep- can keep the weight off
tember, 3pm to 5pm;
• Shaw Ridge; The Chesters, Westlea;
Camden Close, Grange Park:
Saturday 12 September, 11am to 3pm, Now available
in Link Centre; if you’re
• Folly Park, Toothill: Tuesday 15 Sep- 1 stone or more
tember, 5pm to 7pm, at Toothill Farm. overweight *
• The final designs for each site will be
displayed on 21 September, 6pm to 8pm,
in Link Centre. The remains of the play area on Louise Reynolds
Shaw Ridge Swindon
The displays and the chance to meet 01793 698073
council play area officers are open to everyone. For details call Caroline
Hunt on 463251. www.lighterlife.com/louisereynolds
www.swindon.gov.uk/playparks > play builder page *BMI of 25 or above

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