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PILATES CLASS Golf day launches new local support
group for children’s charity
FOR BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS
An inaugural golf challenge competition at Wrag Barn Golf Club in
Every Monday, 7.45-8.45pm, at July raised £1,500 for the Footsteps Foundation which helps children
Peatmoor Community Primary School with neurological problems.
Every Thursday, 7pm - 8pm, at Now event organiser Sharon Vil- ing motor-neuro therapy which
Isambard Community School legas, from Peatmoor, is recruiting originated in Poland means more
teams for a second challenge day children, young people and families
Each course is for 6 weeks, to be booked on 3 December. She said, “we had from all over the UK can be helped.”
and paid for in advance, costing £30. thirteen local businesses taking Link writer Juliet Platt, whose
For further details and to part, and ran numerous competi- team Treetops Communications
book on the next course tions with some terrifi c prizes and won a runner-up prize in July,
auction items on offer.
recommends the day. “Not only do
please contact Debbie Mitchell “We’re looking to build on the you get to raise money for a good
on 01793 722152 or enthusiasm for the charity by cause, it’s a chance to do some
07745 422365 setting up a Friends of Footsteps team-building and networking to
fundraising club in Swindon, and raise awareness of your business.”
hope more teams will enter our The December golf challenge
next golf day.” takes place at Studley Wood golf
Polly Gibson, fundraising man- course near Oxford. For details
ager from Footsteps Foundation mail Sharon Villegas: Sharon@
said, “our UK-based centre provid- am-uk.co.uk
Club adopts Gallic game

A petanque/boules piste has been built by Haydon Bowls Club on
land provided by Haydon Wick Parish Council to cater for the growing
popularity of the game on this side of the channel.
The club plans to challenge other sides and is inviting people to join
WEEKEND as boules/petanque members from 1 January 2011. You won’t need to
BOOT CAMP belong to the bowls club to play petanque.
COMING
For details mail club secretary Stuart Barker: [email protected]
SOON www.haydonwickbc.co.uk

10 - 10 - 10 stride for World Mental Health day
Walking is known to improve self esteem, relieve symptoms of depres-
sion and anxiety, and improve mood.
And walking, particularly in pleasant surroundings, and with other
Is your hair people, offers many opportunities for relaxation and social contact.
Which is why Swindon Council is organising a Time to Change walk
thinning? on Sunday 10 October, 2pm.
The 4 to 5 mile walk takes place around Stanton Park and Kingsdown
Halo Elite is recognised Wood. To take part register in advance with Amanda Rothwell: aroth-
as the most powerful [email protected]
hair restoration laser
treatment available. Weekly walkers wanted
• Clinically proven results • Pain free Volunteers are being sought to lead weekly walks for people of all
• FDA approved • Surgery free ages and abilities.
• No prescription required • Side effect free Swindon Health Walks, run in conjunction with Walking for Health
and Natural England, aim to make it easier for people to access supported
www.swindonlaserclinic.co.uk Tel: 01793 602480 walks in their communities. There are nine free weekly walking groups
in the town running from Monday to Friday and everyone who takes
part can walk at a pace to suit them.
Each one is led by volunteers who have previously attended a free
The Bright Smile Studio walk leader training day, but more are needed.
The next training session takes place on Monday 27 September at the
AUTUMN SPECIAL* County Ground Lifestyle Centre, from 10am until 3pm.
For details call Cheryl Heyne on 511033 or 07856 609379 or mail:
HURRY! [email protected]
www.challengeswindon.org.uk/challengeswindon/walking-2/walking-4
*Until 30 October 2010
Half Price Laser Teeth Whitening Join a mail list and win a hoody
- now only £149 Swindon urban street wear company Dabelious has launched a web
site offering unique designs by Martyn Hibbert from Park South
Now that’s something to smile about! Up to now Dabelious clothing has been available to a select
www.thebrightsmilestudio.co.uk Tel: 01793 686486 but eclectic range of musicians and urban artists, but the brand
and range of garments on offer is growing fast
Check out www.dabelious.co.uk Everybody who joins the
FREE PARKING at 9 Basepoint Business Centre mailing list until 31 October will get £5 off a hoody purchase,
Rivermead Drive, Westlea, West Swindon and your name will be entered into a competition to win a hoody
with a runner up winning a T-shirt
*T&C apply. Offer ends 31.10.10

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