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34 swindonlink.com • September 2011
Link’s nomination helps Les

reach next stage of torch relay
Personal trainer Les Slinn is hop-
ing to be one of the lucky runners
who will carry the London Olym-
pic 2012 torch for a one mile stage
in its relay around the country.
Nominations were invited for
people who have made signifi cant
contributions to their communi-
ties and The Link and others put
forward Les for his continuous sup-
port for Swindon Down’s Group
and Swindon Therapy Centre for
Multiple Sclerosis.
Les said, “I’m told the torch relay Les with members of the
organisers looked at the total num- MS therapy centre
ber of nominations then selected one who put forward my name. I hope
to fi nd out about the nominee. Ap- I will be able to carry the torch for
parently they pulled out The Link’s Swindon and my chosen charities.”
submission which took my name The shortlisted runners will be
to the next round. So thanks to The told in December if they have been
Link and also all the other people selected.
Running clubs contribute to calendar for MS centre
Thirty members of the Slinn All- a curry night, raffl es, competitions
stars running group plan to run and a calendar featuring pictures
the Rome marathon in March 2012. from local running clubs and details
To give their project a positive of sporting events in 2012.
FULL purpose they are going to raise It will be on sale at £7.99 from
DAY BOOT £6,000 to buy a Vibrogym power the end of September and available
CAMP IN
SEPTEMBER plate for the Swindon Therapy from Run Swindon, Big Adventure
Store, running clubs, the MS Society
Centre for MS in Westlea.
The club is organising a range of and also:
events including a big car boot sale, www.slinnallstars.co.uk
Ferndale Netball Club recruiting
The club trains at Greendown School on Mondays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm,
starting on 5 September. Players of any age, experience and interest
are welcome. Contact Carleigh Regan: [email protected]
or call 07860 481609.

Netballers make court fashion statement
West Swindon based Burmah Netball Club has attracted a new spon-
sor: Carter Moore LLP, independent fi nancial advisers.
Burmah are a well established netball club who have been welcoming
new players from the age of 14 upwards for over twenty years. Currently
three teams compete in the Swindon & District netball league and wel-
comes the support of a local sponsor.
Sponsorship from Carter Moore LLP has allowed the club to replace
all its kit with new stylish Kukri dresses ready for the new season ahead.
Burmah train on Wednesday evenings, 8pm to 9.45pm in the sports
hall at Greendown School in Grange Park and welcomes anyone of any
age interested in playing for fun or fi tness, or competition. Turn up to
a training session or contact coach Sharron Ashman on 07982 782020.
Members of Burmah Netball Club in their new dresses sporting their sponsor’s logo

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