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Robins say fond farewell to stadium Swindon Robins held their last ever for the Abbey as we know it before
meet at the current Abbey Stadium
the club starts a bright new future
before a new stadium is built over at the new track next year.
the winter. “Everyone seemed to enjoy
Robins manager Alun Rossiter has themselves, it was normal admission
paid tribute to everyone involved prices so nobody could complain
with the hugely successful Abbey about value for money, the weather
farewell meeting. was with us and it was just a great
The Swindon boss, who took to occasion.
the track for the final laps at the “My thanks go to everyone who
current venue, admitted it was an came together to make the event
emotional day. such a success. It was emotional,
A bumper crowd packed the too, particularly when the names of
Blunsdon terraces to see a variety of those riders sadly no longer with us
racing, interviews with club legends were displayed on the scoreboard.
and a spectacular pyrotechnics “Now we have to look to the
Developer Clarke Osborne, right, and building manager George display. future and exciting times ahead for
Edwards at the current Abbey Stadium He said: “It was a great send-off Swindon Speedway.”

Lose pounds not £s Fancy canoeing? Big year for local Royal Aeronautical Society in 2016
A slimming group held every Swindon and district canoe/kayak
Thursday evening at Gateway club is seeking new members The Royal Aeronautical Society
Church in Westlea helps people lose to take part in their indoor pool celebrates its sesquicentennial in
weight without making them out of sessions held every Wednesday 2016 (150 years) and the Swindon
pocket. at 8pm at Dorcan Pool and on branch celebrates its diamond
Headstart2Slimming is a non- Saturday mornings (weather anniversary (60 years) as well. In
profit group which helps people lose permitting) from 10am at Coate recognition of the main society
weight by addressing psychological Water for outdoor open water anniversary HRH The Prince of
and emotional aspects of weight sessions. Wales will be the president for 2016.
loss as well as the physical side. Throughout the year, the club’s The Swindon branch has been
The free to attend weekly group regular outings and club activities invited to host a major event on 2
started in January and now has cater for all abilities, ages and March 2016 celebrating military air The branch holds a series of
88 members signed up who have interests from 6yrs to 80yrs old. power past, present and future. The lectures throughout the season
lost a net weight of 70+ stone. Everybody is welcome to come and keynote Sir George Greenhill lecture focusing on aviation related
For more information email try it, just bring your swimwear. Call will be given by Sir Andrew Pulford subjects past, present and future.
[email protected] 07553 233 480 for details. Chief of the Air Staff. For more info call 07740 136609.

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