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Campaign to Head Rush

safeguard free 73 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive,

skatepark Westlea, West Swindon

A campaign has been launched to Tel: 01793 602552
make sure that a free skatepark is Cut ‘n Blow Dry
part of the proposals for the rede- £25 in June
velopment of land at the Oasis.
In March revamped plans were (with this advert. exc. Saturdays)
revealed by developers Morai that
will see a ski slope, a 5,000 capacity
Open Tuesday to Saturday.
arena, a multi-screen cinema, a 10 Late night Wednesday & Thursday
pin bowling alley and a hotel on the
North Star site, next to the Oasis Free parking
Leisure Centre. www.headrushsalon.co.uk
But Diana Kirk, who runs ATBSkate
Warehouse at Hawksworth, believes Diana Kirk, centre, with urban sports fans, from left, Pete Case,
there is no specification in the plans Harry Calvert, Matt Drever
to keep the free open air skatepark
that is currently on the site, and has skatepark is an embarrassment to Ms Kirk believes that the
launched an online petition. Swindon compared with what other skatepark would need to be free as
She said: “It doesn’t look much, much smaller towns and villages most young people would not be
but the Oasis outdoor skatepark is provide, but it’s what Swindon has able to afford a paid-for one.
the best in Swindon which people to offer and it needs protecting, She said: “There are far better
can use for free. There’s always saving and hopefully improving for free skateparks in Cirencester,
been one at the Oasis since it was future generations.” Faringdon and Marlborough, so we
built in 1976, but so far the plans There are smaller skateparks in need to safeguard what we have in
show no free outdoor skatepark, Haydon Wick and Walcot, and work Swindon, otherwise there will be
BMX track or cycle speedway. starts on one in West Swindon at nowhere for skaters to go.”
“Children and adults from dif- the end of June. To lend support to the campaign,
ferent walks of life come together Bobby Rach, property consultant contact Diana at ATBShop on 01793
daily to use this skatepark. at Moirai Capital, said: “We have 523244. www.swindonhealingrooms.co.uk

“Some will argue that this not at this stage concluded our You can sign the online petition 07503 633242
activity list within the new North at: www.bit.ly/oasis-skate
Star leisure development, as we
Purton Farm are shortly to submit an outline
Spring Car Boot Sale planning application to Swindon
Saturday 30 May, 10am to 2pm Borough Council for leisure, sport
retail and restaurant/bar uses.
• Wide variety of stalls & sellers “This anticipated planning ap-
• Woodland walks – dogs welcome proval will allow us the allocation
• Hot & cold food of uses so that we can then develop
• Free parking for shoppers a more detailed leisure scheme
appraisal.
Recycling & bargain hunting galore “We have been approached
On the day (spaces limited) by operator(s) looking to create
Car boots £8, vans & trailers £12 an indoor skate park in a safe
£2 discount for advance bookings environment within a high ropes
Tel: 01793 772287 and climbing centre, which we will
[email protected] review once we receive further
Purton Farm Shop SN5 4EB details of the concept, plans and
operations.”

Yoga & Pilates Classes
by Core Elements

in West Swindon, Old Town
and Malmesbury
Monday 6pm - 7.15pm: Hot Yoga
Monday 7.30pm - 8.30pm: Hot Yoga (beginners)
Tuesday 7pm - 8.30pm: Astanga Yoga
Thursday 9.30am - 10.45am: Hot Yoga
Thursday 1.30pm - 2.30pm: Pilates
To book a place call
Dawn Morse MSc (Sports & Health)
on 07887 535766 or visit
www.coreelements.uk.com
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