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From Sweden to Swindon to work on a farm and run around a park
Why would a family from Sweden give up seeing the sights of London to join over 300 runners in Lydiard Park for the weekly 5km Swindon park run?
Ylva Gullberg, 19, said she had Shaw Farm if they promised to run the
come to Swindon to work as a volun- Swindon parkrun 9am on a Saturday.
teer at Lower Shaw Farm through the “They’ve not done much running
WWOOF organisation (Worldwide but my father Kalle, my mother An-
Opportunities on Organic Farms). “I nica, and my sister Hanna all joined
stayed on the farm for nearly three in with hundreds of others in Lydiard
weeks and it was a wonderful experi- Park. It was amazing. We all were very
ence for me. impressed with the organization, the
“One of the first things I heard joyful atmosphere, and the nice park
about was the Swindon parkrun to run in.
when farm manager Matt Holland “There was such a cheerful spirit,
enthusiastically said: ‘You look like everybody was welcome to join in and
you could be a runner.’ have a good time - no matter if you
“And when he heard that my par- were an elite runner or just jog for fun.
ents and sister were coming over to International park runners from left, Emilie Robert from France, also a Lower It was also a great feeling that people at
England to explore and to be tourists, Shaw Farm wwoofer, Kalle, Ylva, Hanna and Annica Gullberg and Matt Holland. other parkruns all over England were
he said that they could stay at Lower Photo: Richard Wintle www.calyxpix.com running at the same time.”
Yvla also said she loved living and
Creative dance workshops in Peatmoor Jelly day: 1 August working on the farm. “Andrea and
6, 7 & 8 August and 20, 21 & 22 August, 10am to 3pm Swindon Jelly next brings together Matt have done a wonderful job
home workers, freelancers and small making it such a living and flourishing
DancePlus Creative Steps holiday sessions at Peatmoor Primary School, for business entrepreneurs for a day of
children aged 7 to 11 years, are three day theme based workshops where co-working on Thursday 1 August, place with lots of activities for children
children can develop their technical skills, learn movement sequences and 9.30am to 5pm, at Basepoint Business as well as adults. I tried yoga for the
have the chance to express their own ideas through choreography. They are Centre, Rivermead Drive. first time and the Wednesday Com-
suitable for both boys and girls. Work on your own stuff and also munity Café is also a lovely place to
Dance activities are a great way for children to develop physical skills such as together in a relaxed, informal, en- meet new people and enjoy marvel-
vironment to maximise creativity,
balance, co-ordination and motor skills in a fun, safe and creative environment. interaction and ideas sharing. lous homemade pastries.
The cost is £45 for a 3 day workshop, siblings £35. Children should bring a Attendance is free but the day does “My visit to Swindon and also my
packed lunch and drinks. For more details or to book a place contact Sarah not include refreshments. family’s was memorable for all of us.”
Gaustad on 07984035985 or mail: [email protected] Register for a place @ www.swin- • Parkrun is free to take part in. Details
www.danceplus.uk.com donjelly.eventbrite.co.uk at www.parkrun.org.uk/swindon

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