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30 swindonlink.com • January 2013
Link pool re-opening set for 11 February

What was thought to be a straightforward six-week re-tiling job at the Link Centre pool starting at the end of last July turned out to be any-
thing but when major repairs were found to be needed.
As a result it’s been closed ever corroded, as was building, opened hopefully be completed in early
since , but council staff and specialist much of the metal in 1985, is starting February.
contractors have been working hard pipework. Repairs to show its age Cllr Keith Williams, Swindon
to make sure everything is on track were also needed - the scaffolding Council’s Cabinet member for
for the planned re-opening date of to the filtering and surrounding the leisure and strategic transport, left,
11 February. cleaning systems. roof is testament said: “We’re sorry that the pool
The pool has needed a huge The opportunity to that. As regular has had to be shut for so long, but
amount of work, much of it in has also been taken users will know, it will be much better once we’ve
areas invisible to anyone using it, to improve other parts of the pool, the roof leaked badly in heavy rain, finished this work. We’re grateful
but vital for its smooth operation. such as the paintwork, seating and and the sight of buckets positioned for everyone’s patience.
These include the ducts around the ladders. The total cost is likely to be to catch the water had become all “Everything is in place to hit our
pool that circulate the water – large around £200,000. too familiar. All this will soon be planned reopening date thanks to
enough for someone to walk through The condition of the pool struc- a thing of the past, as a new roof, the real efforts that have been made
- which were found to be seriously ture is not the only sign that the complete with new skylights, will by everyone involved.”

Beat the bulge – and the blues in 2013
McTimoney Phil Yalden
Chiropractor BSc (Hons) LCC MMCA The term ‘fighting fit’ is set to take on a whole new meaning when the exhilarating new martial arts-based
workout programme, Les Mills Bodycombat™, hits Link Centre and the Haydon Centre in January.
Gentle and effective approach Combining powerful moves from a range of gym and fitness officer explained the appeal: “There’s
for treating: self-defence disciplines, including Karate, boxing, something about the electric atmosphere of Bodycom-Bodycom-
• Backache and Taekwondo and Muay Thai, Bodycombat is a non- bat that motivates you to work harder and keep going
back pain contact workout that leaves participants feeling ready longer than you ever thought possible. You somehow
• Neck and to conquer the world. manage to forget the fact you’re exercising and instead
The class provides all the benefits of intense physical just lose yourself in the music and moves.”
shoulder pain exercise –working the heart and lungs, and improving Bodycombat is available at:
• Joint pain and co-ordination, strength and agility. The dynamic kick- Link Centre - Monday, 6pm; Wednesday, 9.30am;
muscular aches ing and punching moves are also great for reducing Thursday, 8pm.
stress and boosting participants’ sense of well-being. Haydon Centre - Tuesday, 6pm; Saturday, 10am.
Clinics at the Link Centre
Each Bodycombat class is led by a fully-trained Classes can be enjoyed on a pay as you play basis
07793 596 334 instructor, who takes participants through a series or with all inclusive access under Swindon Council’s
[email protected] of pre-choreographed moves set to inspiring chart- Leisure Passport scheme. Check out the back page for
www.bonyparts.co.uk topping music. details of a great New Year special offer on Leisure
Darren Gunter, Swindon Council’s leisure services Passports.

New Swindon Hearing Centre

Award Winning Audiologist Nick Chitty has opened a new
state of the art Hearing Centre and is running an
Ear Wax Removal Clinic with FREE examination

• FREE hearing test
• Hearing aid demonstrations

• Affordable hearing aids
• Award winning aftercare
• Hearing aid service centre all makes
• Ear wax removal clinic

Nick Chitty Hearing Care
Ear Wax Removal Clinic
Groundwell Road Dental Practice,
50 Groundwell Road, Swindon SN1 1LU
(No 17-71 bus stops right outside)
Tel: 01793 530541

Mobile: 07557 053157
www.nickchitty.co.uk

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