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Women only workout studio comes to
◆ Your local family hairdresser
◆ 25% discount for Seniors Redhouse with offer to first 100 joiners
Call now for an appointment Kathryn Steele, proprietor of Swindon’s women only fitness centre
on 01793 871120 Curves, is looking forward to moving her business from the town
centre to North Swindon at the beginning of June.
or 07967 363322
Curves is a revolutionary concept perience of Curves whilst living
By Sue Home visits available which began in 1992 when gym in California, that she wanted to
owners in Texas noticed high at- buy a franchise. When none were
trition rates amongst female gym available in America she and her
husband moved to the UK.
members.
Swindon CyCleS founders discovered that women and opened in the town centre,”
Swindon CyCleS
“On further investigation the
“I picked Swindon off the map
Superstore didn’t have a lot of time to exercise said Kathryn. “I originally wanted
each day, found the gym machines to locate in North Swindon, but no
commercial property was available
too complicated and were intimi-
dated exercising in front of men,” at the time. It was actually through
With 250 bikes said Kathryn. “The Curves concept Link magazine that I read about the
came about in direct response to units at Redhouse Village Centre.
on show women’s needs, with a thoroughly I’m really looking forward to creat-
the price is right researched 30 minute workout, ing a new fitness environment that
easy to use hydraulic machines women enjoy visiting.”
the parking is free and no men.” See the advert below for details
The choice is yours was so inspired by her own ex- North Swindon.
Kathryn, originally from Canada, of the joining offer at Curves in
Parts, repairs, accessories, Bike group cycling for a curry
back up stock
Volunteers from Swindon Bicycle Users group and Sustrans Rangers
Open: Monday to Saturday will be heading to the Bombay Lounge restaurant in Peatmoor for a
9am to 5.30pm charity curry night on Monday 14 June, after an hour and half ride
Closed Sundays around the town, starting at 6pm from the County Ground.
Profits from diners and takeaway customers will be put towards
Tel: (01793) 700105 60a Beechcroft Road, SN2 6QD developing cycling opportunities and maintenance of National Cycling
Between Stratton Crossroads & Kingsdown Route 45 which runs through Swindon.
To take part contact Gladys Barr 07951712727 or mail: glad.barr@
www.swindoncycles.co.uk ntlworld.com
For all things cycling in Swindon: www.cycleswindon.org.uk
Charity bike rides in June
Sunday 6 June, 10am: Castles Bike Ride in aid of Macmillan
Three routes: 10, 19 or 28 miles starting from Croft Sport Centre
Entry £5 in advance or £10 on the day
Call Jill Greenaway for postal entry form on 521630
or mail: [email protected]
Sponsored by Swindon Cycle Superstore
www.castlesbikeride.co.uk
Sunday 27 June, in aid of British Heart Foundation
Annual fund raising Family Bike Ride from Coate Water Country Park to
Chiseldon and back (about 6½ miles). Start between 10am and 11.30am.
To register call Sharon Woolford on 07909 546596
or mail: [email protected]
www.bhf.org.uk

Family cycle training and events
Swindon Bicycle Users Group has a limited number of free cycle training
places for families with children aged 8 or over.
The five hour course teaches families how to cycle safely as a group
and provides some basic safety training and advice on bike maintenance.
For details call Lew Lawton on 763162 or mail: letsgocycling@btint-
ernet.com

Swindon BUG organises and leads free monthly social bike rides
aimed at families and beginners, or returners to cycling, to introduce people
to the range of cycle routes around the town. The next ride is planned for
20 June, and all activities are listed at www.cycleswindon.org.uk

Book now for the summer holidays: Swindon BUG is holding cycling
activities for children aged 11 or over during the summer break. The
Summer Cycling Clubs last for a week, daily between 9am and 3pm, and
include National Standard Cycle Training, guided rides, map reading and
orienteering, and simple bike maintenance.
For details contact Neil Daycock on 828625 or 07802 396611, or mail:
[email protected]

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