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Walking group gives a great way
to find fitness and friends

If you have been inspired by the 2012 London Olympics and Team GB,
then why not join Team STP (Swindon Twin Peaks) writes Val Phillips.
Each year members of this Swin- never left to walk alone. So what-
don based walking group take part ever your motives come along
in various fundraising challenges and join one of our groups. Walks
including the Mad March Hare, take place most weeks on Monday,
London and Edinburgh Moon- Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
walks, the Sunwalk in London, as Our Moonwalk training schedule
well as overseas marathons such commences in late January with
as Berlin and many other events. walks on a Saturday or Sunday to
Swindon Twin Peaks has been suit. Routes are circulated and the
established for over 10 years and mileage increases on a fortnightly
welcomes walkers of all abilities basis to get you ready to walk either
and ages, both ladies and gentle- a full or a half marathon. Find out
men. We walk for fun, fitness, more at www.swindontwinpeaks.
friendship as well as training to org
take part in the fundraising events. Register for Moonwalk events at:
All walkers are supported and www.walkthewalk.org
Reiki & Counselling, Swindon
Mad March Hare 5th successful year
The organising team of the Mad March Hare are thrilled to announce
they have presented £8,695 to Wiltshire Breakthrough Group, the
proceeds from the 2012 event, writes Margaret Nicholson.

Cash handover, from left, Violet Bell, Judith Stoddart and Margaret Nicholson from
the Mad March Hare Team presenting a cheque to Lynn Parfrey, chair of Wiltshire
Breakthrough Group and Jacqueline Kirwan, Breakthrough Supporter
This was made possible by the Trainer, The Big Adventure Store,
participation of over 700 enthusias- Sam Hobbs Pilates, Swindon
tic walkers and runners, and their Borough Council, Evolve Repro,
supporters, of all ages and abilities Zumba Swindon, Fit4Less, Eden
who took part in the circular event Water, Challenge Swindon, Lift-n-
from Lydiard Park Academy into Shift, Drove Veterinary Hospital,
Lydiard Park and back. Silbury Chartered Accountants,
MONDAYS 5.30pm & 7.30pm St Johns Church, Thames Avenue, The team would like to thank Warm Space and Berry Davies Ltd.
Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25 1QQ Consultant: Sharon 07841 119082 our many volunteers including the The team is also very grateful for
MONDAYS 7.30pm Brimble Hill School, Tapole Lane, Redhouse, members of 633 Squadron ATC and the on-going support of Swindon
Swindon SN25 2NB Consultant: Heather 07816 860840 the Sea Cadets, Swindon Unit. Link magazine.
Our supporters and sponsors Plans are now underway for the
TUESDAYS 6.30pm Abbey Meads Community School, Hugo Drive, include Lydiard Park Academy, 2013 event when we look forward
Abbey Meads, Swindon, SN25 4GY. Consultant: Paula 07733 082579
who allow us to hold the event on to welcoming everyone once again
WEDNESDAYS 5.30pm & 7.30pm St Francis School, Taw Hill, Swindon SN25 1UH their premises, Les Slinn Personal on Sunday 24 March.
Consultant: Heather 07816 860840 If you are interested in volunteer-
THURSDAYS 7.00pm Freshbrook Community Centre, Worsley Road, ing with us either on the day or in
Freshbrook, Swindon SN5 8LY. Consultant: Jenny 07939 410805 Free advice on switching some other way, get in touch by
THURSDAYS 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm St Johns Church, to a healthy lifestyle calling 07999 566945.
Thames Ave., Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25 1QQ. Consultant: Sharon 07841 119082 Swindon Council Health Ambassa- www.madmarchhare.org.uk
FRIDAYS 9.30am Community Room, St Francis School, Taw Hill, Swindon SN25 1UH dor Sam Harper has started a free
Consultant: Heather 07816860840 coffee morning on Thursdays, 9am to New players invited to join
SATURDAYS 9.30am Freshbrook Community Centre, Worsley Road, 11am, at Toothill Community Centre. Ferndale Netball Club
Drop in and meet Sam to discuss
Freshbrook, Swindon SN5 8LY. Consultant: Lou 07784 098022 Juniors from 13 years and
in confidence issues of healthy
eating, working towards a healthy adults to join league teams
weight, becoming more physically or to play for fitness
active, stopping smoking, drinking and enjoyment
sensibly, improving sexual health For details call Joy Blake
and reducing stress. on 01793 872237

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