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ATBShop and ATBShop Skate Ware- show everyone that these young
house are hosting the first competi- riders are in fact talented individu- Janet Garrett DipCABT (QCF-Level 4) 01285 860200
tion of its kind at Swindon’s only als who are all about their sport. Tel: 01793 727158 [email protected]
indoor skate park on Friday 10 April There is no difference between [email protected] www.fossedogotelandcattery.co.uk
when skateboarders, scooter riders these guys going out and riding and
and BMX riders descend on the someone going to a gym.”
warehouse for thrilling competition. Matt Drever, ATBShop team rider
There are various age and said: “We should support these
ability categories to enter, offering young people and celebrate the fact
beginners the chance to take part that they’re doing something fit and
alongside more experienced riders active they enjoy.”
who will battle it out to be crowned He added that he hopes the elec-
Urban Rider 2015 Champion. tion candidates will take time out to
Organiser Diana Kirk said: ”We visit the event to meet participants
want to help change the gen- and organisers.
eral public’s perception of extreme Practice for the Urban Rider
sports. A lot of people will see a Games opens from 4pm and the
group of skateboarders and see a event will end with an after-party
group of vandals or a BMX rider sponsored by Dominos Pizza.
a nuisance. Register to take part at:
“The Urban Rider Games aim to atbshop.co.uk/urbanridergames

Skate park in the west delayed

A skate, bmx and scooter park first Wheelscape could not meet the Thameswood
considered by the West Swindon original quotation agreed over two
Forum in mid-2012, when a group years ago because the new location Veterinary Clinics
of young people made a presenta- would require a lot more work to
tion on the need, has been delayed install drainage and good founda- Making Life Better
again. tions to ensure a high quality, long
Originally the £65,000 project lasting facility.
was proposed for Salt Way Fields in The increased cost to build the Frisky Fridays
Middleleaze but residents living in project at £74,000 meant the
the vicinity objected. A consultation scheme had to go out to tender
in 2014 identified the open space again. During April and
off Rivermead Drive, opposite the Coun Nick Martin, who brought
Renault building was suitable, but the young people to the forum May we are offering
contractors Wheelscape were not three years ago said: “It’s really great discounts
able to start because of previously disappointing not to have delivered
agreed contracts. the facility they wanted. It’s sad the on neutering for
In March the West Swindon Forum project got lost in the system, but it
were told by council officers that will be delivered.” cats and dogs.
Space is limited so
for available dates
and prices contact
your nearest clinic

or visit our website.

62-64 Purton Road Swindon SN2 2LZ
(end of Akers Way)

Skateboard Tel: 01793 526780
site
www.thameswoodvets.co.uk

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