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Olympic pool hopes Orienteering gets off to a flying start

for Link Centre The new Swindon Orienteering Club has launched at Lydiard Park
Academy, Grange Park.
Swindon could soon have a 50 metre pool if a bid by Swindon Borough It meets on Tuesdays, 7pm to Qualified coaches are on hand to
Council for one of the temporary training pools currently located close 8pm, and welcomes all ages – from give advice and every week there
to the aquatic centre at the London Olympics Park is successful. under 10s to over 70s. is the chance to take part in small
Orienteering is a challenging out- local competitions to help build up
door adventure sport that exercises to larger events.
both the mind and the body. The The group is part of North
aim is to navigate between control Wiltshire Orienteers and new
points marked on a unique orien- participants of any age and ability
Pool teering map and decide the best are welcome to join in the activities
location route to complete the course in the which include map games, family
quickest time. fitness, navigation tips and orien-
It does not matter how young, teering challenges.
old or fit you are, as you can run, For details mail John Orton:
walk or jog the course and progress [email protected]
at your own pace. www.northwilts.org.uk

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Teams needing Under 11s
Youngsters who start Year 6 in September have a choice of two football
teams to try out for:
Shaw Falcons train every Tuesday at Chesnut Springs, Lydiard Millicent.
For details call Wayne Millin on 07930 341243.
Swindon Rangers train at Headlands on Wednesdays. To find out more
contact Dave Steed on 07933 939672.

MONDAYS 5.30pm & 7.30pm St Johns Church, Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick,Swindon SN25 1QQ
Consultant: Sharon 07841 119082
MONDAYS 7.30pm Brimble Hill School, Tapole Lane, Redhouse, Swindon SN25 2NB
Consultant: Heather 07816 860840
TUESDAYS 6.30pm Abbey Meads Community School, Hugo Drive, Abbey Meads,
Swindon, SN25 4GY. Consultant: Paula 07733 082579
WEDNESDAYS 5.30pm & 7.30pm St Francis School, Taw Hill. Consultant: Heather 07816 860840
THURSDAYS 7.00pm Freshbrook Community Centre, Worsley Road, Freshbrook, Swindon SN5 8LY
Consultant: Jenny 07939 410805
THURSDAYS 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm St Johns Church,
Thames Ave., Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25 1QQ. Consultant: Sharon 07841 119082
FRIDAYS 9.30am Community Room, St Francis School, Taw Hill, Swindon
Consultant: Heather 07816860840
Shaw’s Brook Field Primary School, above, won the Swindon School
Bloor Homes Cup at the finals held at Millbrook Primary School in a SATURDAYS 9.30am Freshbrook Community Centre, Worsley Road,
close game against Westrop, Highworth. Freshbrook, Swindon SN5 8LY. Consultant: Lou 07784 098022
They had already won the West Swindon Primary School’s cup and
were runners up in the west league.
In the shield competition Catherine Wayte Primary beat Millbrook in
the final.

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