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The Great Walls of Fire Challenge in aid of local charity Inner Flame
Individuals or teams are invited to cycle the distance of the Great Wall
of China or climb the height of Mount Everest- all in one day, Saturday 21
September, to support the charity and help inspire local 14 to 25 year olds to
discover their true potential. You don’t need to be superfit, just motivated to
come along and have a go for a fun day and a good cause.
Cyclists wave the flag for Swindon Guide Dogs in Paris There is a party with Chinese food, an auction and music to launch the
challenge and to celebrate Inner Flames 5th birthday, on 23 August.
While cycling fans were glued to the TV to see the climax of the centenary Tour de France on 21 July with, hope- Cycle the Great Wall
fully, Chris Froome winning the overall race and sprinter Mark Cavendish storming home on the Champs-Élysées This 9 hour spinathon will see teams of 2 to 4 people join together to col-
to make it UK double for the second year running, a team from Swindon cycled over to Paris for a ringside view. lectively cycle 5,500 miles. Teams must have 2 bikes in use for the whole of
Eighteen athletes from the Les the challenge and each participant must raise a minimum of £50 sponsorship.
Slinn Fitness Centre departed Swin- Prizes will be awarded to the highest fundraisers and the team that completes
don on 17 July to make the trip, the most mileage.
and thanks to a competition in the Climb Mount Everest
February Link, they’re raising money Teams of 6 to 8 people are invited to tackle the mighty Everest. A climbing
for Swindon Guide Dogs. Looking for fun, wall is being brought into David Lloyd where team members will take turns
At the time of departure the team friendship to climb, aiming to amass the 8,848 metres of Everest.
had raised £3,000 towards their tar- Entries are on a first come first in basis. Register at David Lloyd for an
get. “We’re aiming for £5,000 to fund and fitness? information pack, call 01793 554755 or email: [email protected] or
a puppy to be trained as a guide dog; ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS see www.innerflame.org.uk/
I’m confident we’ll get there,” said Les.
“We’ve had great support from a lot of RUNNING COURSES
people including shoppers when we In just 10 weeks we will
cycled a static bike at Asda Walmart help you run non-stop for
in North Swindon and also Tesco in 30 minutes (approx. 5km)
Octal Way.” Allez l’Equipe Les Slinn. Pete Berry, Liam Guest, Andy Willis, Ian McCabe, Nicola INFORMATION AND
He added that the whole team are Chapman, Les Slinn, Adrian Quinton and Mandy Pilsworth
keen to exceed the target after the their bikes will be secured safely so “They’ve worked hard over the past REGISTRATION EVENING
death of Joy who was the companion they can watch the first ever night few months with static rides to help Tuesday 3rd Sept, 7.30pm
of Alan Fletcher, the chair of Swindon time finale of the Tour followed by them raise the money and also their at Unit 8, Star West,
Guide Dogs. “She was the sweetest a giant party with the hundreds of fitness. We wish them all the best for Westmead Drive, SN5 7SW
animal you could imagine. Losing thousands who turn out. the ride.”
her must have been very difficult for Before departure Alan Fletcher “Guide Dogs rely solely upon dona- For more information call
Alan, so we’re inspired to do well by said: “Swindon Guide Dogs for the tions to help visually impaired people Clare on 07793 573487
the charity.” Blind would like to thank the team to get back their mobility, freedom, Email: [email protected]
www.slinnallstars.co.uk
When the riders arrive in Paris for supporting us. independence and confidence.” Affiliated to England Athletics
• Alan’s 4 Joy appeal - see page 36 Qualified Running Coaches
You never know when you’ll need the
air ambulance to fly a mercy mission
Swindon Road Club has been fundraising in support of the Wiltshire Air THE CHIROPRACTIC
Ambulance after one of their members suffered serious injuries in a crash HEALTH CENTRE
on a ride late last summer.
The Air Ambulance was called and social night at The King’s Hotel CLARE DUNCAN-HAWES
out to transport the injured rider to in Old Town. FREE SPINAL HEALTH CHECK
Bristol’s Frenchay Hospital where Mark Chick, secretary, Swindon
he was treated and has since made a Road Club said: “We all hope we • NECK PAIN Free 20 minute consultation
full recovery. never need the Air Ambulance, but • BACK PAIN to assess if Chiropractic
will benefit you.
With generous support of club when we did, we were very glad it was • HEADACHES Please call
members and several local businesses, there to carry our injured clubmate • SPORTS INJURY 01793 602454
• CAR ACCIDENT INJURIES
including Hargroves Cycles, Swindon swiftly to hospital. We wanted to say Clare Duncan-Hawes
Chiropractic is a natural and safe approach to help the problems
Cycles, Nationwide, Clock Cleats a proper thank you by raising funds to above and many more such as knee and elbow pain, repetitive strain, BSc (Hons) MSc DC
Member of the British
and Cranks and Optimum Sports help ensure the continued availability heavy lifting injury, etc. And we can help young and old alike. Chiropractic Association &
Massage Therapy, £925 was raised of this great service which receives no 54 Basepoint Centre, Westlea, Swindon College of Chiropractors.
from refreshments at race promo- government funding.” www.cjduncan-hawes.co.uk Registered with GCC
tions and a raffle at the club awards www.swindon-rc.co.uk
Wiltshire Air Ambulance head of fundraising Caroline Corrigan with club mem-
bers Michelle Williams and Mark Chick. Photo: Richard Wintle www.calyxpix.com

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