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Surprise Olympic run for Rob Now everybody
can Zumba
Retired bank manager Rob Adsley get them. Then I dreams.”
from Abbey Meads has won the saw information Rob will dedicate Zumba has swept the land, but
opportunity of a lifetime to be about the ballot, his run to raise mon- some people need a lower impact,
amongst the first to run through which I entered, ey for Bristol-based low intensity series of easy-to-follow
the London 2012 Olympic Park without ever think- charity Home Farm Latin-inspired dance moves which
and Stadium, having entered a Na- ing that I’d win. Trust, which pro- are delivered at a slower and more
tional Lottery ballot last October. “The funny thing vides services for controlled pace.
Rob will join 4,999 other run- is I’ve never been a people with learn- Zumba Gold classes are suit-
ners in a 5 mile race around the runner, but since I ing disabilities. able for the active older adult, true
Olympic precinct, before entering won the ballot I’ve “My former em- beginners, and/or people who are
the stadium greeted by the cheer- been out pounding ployer Barclays not used to exercising, or people
ing public, as well as Olympic and the pavements ev- has pledged to who may have joint problems or
Paralympic sport stars of the past ery other day. match any amount other physical limitations.
and present. “The prospect I raise personally, Classes focus on improving bal-
He said, “I applied for tickets for of running into the so all donations ance, strength and flexibility, while
the Olympics, but of course didn’t park surrounded will be gratefully raising your heart beat and improv-
by so many people received,” said Rob. ing cardiovascular ability.
is very emotional Support Rob via: For details contact Kathie McKay
and absolutely be- justgiving.com/rob- at Zumba Swindon. See the advert
yond my wildest ert-adsley left.

West academy holds Olympic Roller Derby team
DITCH THE WORK OUT, planning conference on 3 February recruits fresh meat
JOIN THE PARTY!
Lydiard Park Academy in Grange Park has been awarded a grant Swindon Roller Derby is looking for
Red Oaks School, Redhouse: from the Department for Education ‘Plan Your 2012’ fund to organise women over 18 to start its Fresh
Mon: 6.10pm - 7pm Zumba a sporting programme for schools across Swindon. Meat training programme.
Wed: 6.30pm - 7.20pm Zumba Primary schools in the town are Skaters train at Highworth Rec
Wed: 7.30pm - 8.20pm Zumba Toning being asked to nominate Olympic on Thursdays, 7pm and Link Centre
Gorse Hill Community Centre: ambassadors to come together for every Tuesday, 8pm, and the first
session is free.
✪Mon: 12.15pm - 1pm Zumba Gold a conference on 3 February to plan In just a year Swindon Roller
Wed: 12.15pm - 1pm Zumba sporting activity in the run up to the Derby has grown from a handful
Sun: 7pm - 7.50pm Zumba games and to encourage entry into of members to 35 plus skaters
Swindon School Games on 12 July.
Sun: 8pm - 8.30pm Zumba Toning Children will also be asked to and attracts women from varied
The Moonrakers: create an Olympics display in their backgrounds - mums, students,
Tues: 7.30pm - 8.20pm Zumba school. teachers, nurses, civil servants,
Chris Dobbs, academy assistant business professionals, scientists,
Freshbrook Community Centre: principal and head of PE, said: “It care workers, retail - ranging in age
Tues: 6pm - 6.50pm Zumba is an honour to be selected by the from 18 to over 40.
Sun: 6pm - 6.45pm Zumba Toning 2012 Olympics to lead this project Roller Derby is the perfect way
Greendown School, Grange Park: in Swindon. We are delighted to be which applied. to get fit. It’s fun, fast paced and
action packed. Two hours can burn
Tues: 7.20pm - 8.10pm Zumba supporting so many local schools to Headteacher Clive Zimmerman 900+ calories and you can choose a
ensure they maximise the impact of said: “PE and sport is a very impor-
Highworth Community Centre: the London Games. tant aspect of our school life. We are skating name, such as Sweet Mary
Tues: 6pm - 6.50pm Zumba/Toning “At Lydiard Park Academy we looking forward to supporting local Hell, Quality Feet or Cath Kicksum.
work hard to provide excellent school pupils and hopefully increas- The club is also looking for refer-
More classes at: ees and non-skating officials who
www.zumbainswindon.co.uk opportunities for our pupils to ing the number enjoying sport.” can be guys or girls.
Lydiard Park sports ambassador
enjoy sport and we look forward
[email protected] to sharing this with other schools.” James Lewis, above, added: “I am For more information prospective
Kathie & Terry: 0777 565 1566 The academy is one of 125 schools looking forward to working with skaters and refs should mail: fresh-
ZUMBA® and the Zumba Fitness logo who have been awarded a grant, the primary school ambassadors [email protected]
www.swindonrollerderby.com
are trademarks used under license. selected from over 600 schools and sharing the work we do here.”

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