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Head Rush                  The Summer Reading Challenge is underway

                                      It’s the summer holidays, the
                                                                  record by reading 14,000 books.
                                                                   Children can sign up at their

                  £5 OFF              perfect time to read books - lots of   local library, then read six books
                                      them, free of charge.
              any colour service       Swindon Libraries aim to recruit a   and collect stickers. After reading
                   over £30           record number of participants in its   their first book they can enter a
                           in August 2015  summer reading challenge and to   competition to win prizes ranging
              73 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive  make this year even more exciting   from books to vouchers donated by
                Westlea, West Swindon  there is a tie-in with the Guinness   local businesses.
               Tel: 01793 602552      Book of Records to create the   When they have read four books
                                      Record Breakers campaign for 4 to   they receive a voucher for a free   Justin Tomlinson MP who launched
                                      11 year olds and their families.   DVD.
                Open Tuesday to Saturday.   Last year Swindon children read   After the sixth book readers will   Record Breakers in Parliament
              Late night Wednesday & Thursday  a record 13,684 books throughout   received a free entry voucher for   Book Sorter, where youngsters can
            Free parking                          Head Rush Hair  the summer holidays and library   Beale Park (subject to availability).   recommend books to others.
            www.headrushsalon.co.uk   organisers are challenging young-  and there will be a random draw   The challenge runs until Sunday 6
                                      sters to join in and aim for another   with the lucky winners invited to a   September.
                                                                  party at The Platform in September.  Visit a Swindon library for
                                                                   On days that you can’t get to the
              THE CHIROPRACTIC                                    library, visit www.recordbreakers.  information and to register to take
                                                                                             part, or mail queries to: libraries-
                HEALTH CENTRE                                     org.uk which has lots of informa-  [email protected]
                                                                  tion, videos of authors talking about
                                                                                              Find out more at the libraries blog
                  CLARE DUNCAN-HAWES                              their books, a place for children   page: swindonlibraries.wordpress.
               FREE SPINAL HEALTH CHECK                           to record what they’ve read and   com
                                                                                             Left, not only can you break a
            • NECK PAIN         Free 20 minute consultation       Burn off holiday energy at Scrappers
            • BACK PAIN          to assess if Chiropractic        Scrappers Boxing Gym and Com-  Children’s Scrapstore and is the
            • HEADACHES           will benefit you.               munity Fitness Centre is offering   town’s only community gym
            • SPORTS INJURY         Please call                   summer holidays non-contact box-  providing a low cost alternative
            • CAR ACCIDENT INJURIES  01793 602454
                                                                  ing skills courses for children aged   to expensive commercial fitness
             Chiropractic is a natural and safe approach to help the problems   Clare Duncan-Hawes   5 to 11 years from 10am to 2pm on:  centres, aimed at giving young
            above and many more such as knee and elbow pain, repetitive strain,   BSc (Hons) MSc DC  28 July, 11 August and 25 August.  people on low incomes the chance
              heavy lifting injury, etc.  And we can help young and old alike.    Member of the British
                                                 Chiropractic Association &   The cost is £10 per child and   to increase their health and fitness.
                54 Basepoint Centre, Westlea, Swindon      College of Chiropractors.
                    www.cjduncan-hawes.co.uk      Registered with GCC  includes a medal for each child   Scrappers Gym is located at the
                                                                  taking part.               rear of the 24HR Gym, Sensor
                                                                   Run by experienced instructors   House, Langley Road, Hillmead,
                                                                  and boxing coaches Paul Rogers and  Swindon, SN5 5WB.
                                                                  Alan Reid, the courses are designed   Places on the kids courses are
                                                                  to be fun, improve fitness and   limited and need to be booked with
                                                                                             Paul Rogers on 07505 370383 or
                                                                  encourage the love of sport.
                                    love                           Scrappers is managed by Swindon   email: [email protected]
                                    love
                            Slimming                              Kit wanted for Gambia trip
                            Slimming
                                 World                            John Maxwell, chaplain to the   ers everywhere they love to wear
                                 World
                                                                  Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is
                                                                                             the same shirts to show they’re part
                                                                  appealing for football kit in advance  of a team.”
                              Join a warm and friendly group near you today…  of another visit to Gambia in   In November John will be based
                              Join a warm and friendly group near you today…  November.      at the BJ Academy in Gambia, the
                                Mondays 5.30pm & 7.30pm   St Johns Church, Thames Avenue
                                Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25 1QQ. Consultant: Sharon 07841 119082  He’s lost count of the number of   largest in the country, and will be
                                Mondays 7.30pm   Bridlewood Primary School, Chartwell Road   times he has visited the country,   visiting the national team.
                                Redhouse, Swindon SN25 2EX. Consultant: Lisa 07414 540866  always loaded down with shirts and   If you’re involved with a club
                                Tuesdays 6.30pm  Abbey Meads Community School, Hugo Drive
                                Abbey Meads, Swindon SN25 4GY. Consultant: Paula 07733 082579  boots. “Everybody in the Gambia   or any group which is replacing
                                Tuesdays 7.30pm Tregoze Primary School, Sleaford  Close, Grange Park   loves football, even the baggage   their strip, or have boots in good
                                Swindon SN5 6JU. Consultant: Jo 07815 838944  handlers in the airport recognise me  condition to donate, contact him on
                                Tuesdays, 7:30pm Westlea Primary School, Langstone Way, Westlea
                                Swindon, SN5 7BT. Consulatant: Sabrina 07791 809504  as the kit man,” said John.’  07830 609372.
                                wednesdays 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm  & 7.30pm Moose Hall       “There’s huge enthusiasm to play   • John, who lives in Westlea is part
                                Eastcott Hill, Off Bath Road, Swindon SN1 3LS. Consultant: Steve 07791 041411  in organised leagues, but like play-  of Kit Aid network. www.kitaid.net
                                wednesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm  St Francis School, Taw Hill
                                Swindon SN25 1UH. Consultant: Heather 07816 860840
                                Tuesdays, 7:30pm Westlea Primary School, Langstone Way, Westlea  Junior players needed by North Swindon team
                                Swindon, SN5 7BT. Consulatant: Sabrina 07791 809504
                                Thursdays 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm  St Johns Church,    FC Abbeymeads is looking for   player skills and development
                                Thames Ave. Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25 1QQ. Consultant: Sharon 07841 119082  players to join their under 8s, u9s,   through coaching and healthy
                                Thursdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Freshbrook Community Centre,
                  sizzling       Worsley Road. Consultant: Leanne 07727 614751  u10s, u11s and u12s football teams   competition.
                  sizzling
               summer offers    Swindon SN25 1UH. Consultant: Heather 07816 860840  - Years 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 pupils in   success at all levels, including the
                                                                                              The club regularly enjoys league
                                Fridays 9.30am Community Room, St Francis School, Taw Hill
               summer offers
               – ask in group
                                                                  September.
               – ask in group

               for more details  Swindon SN5 8LY.  Consultant: Lou 07784 098022  Standard Club, all coaches are   under 14 girls who completed their
                                saTurdays 9am & 11am  Freshbrook Community Centre, Worsley Rd
                                                                   As a registered FA Charter

               for more details
                                                                                             first season by winning three titles.
              slimmingworld.com                                   CRB checked, and are FA Level 1   For details email: clint.ricketts@
              slimmingworld.com
              0844 897 8000                                       qualified (or undergoing the training  fcabbeymeads.co.uk or martin.
              0844 897 8000                                       course).                   [email protected]

                                                                   The emphasis is on improving      www.fcabbeymeads.co.uk
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