Bob Cook Memorial Games

The Bob Cook memorial games held at the Swindon County Sports Complex, is an annual
disabled peoples athletic games. These games are an opportunity for disabled people of all
ages, to show their ability & forget their disability, whilst they also enjoy a fun day. Whilst
the athletic events are officiated by the local branch of the UK athletics, you most certainly
haven’t got to be a regular athlete to get involved. All abilities are invited to enter & have a
fun day. Events include:-

Walking, running & wheelchair track events.
A specially adapted plastic javelin event.
Discus.
Shot &
Wellie throwing.

Members of Glantawe Lions Club annually attend & help at The Bob Cook Memorial games, which is largely organised by Chippenham Lions Club, but funded by Lions Clubs throughout the South West, South Wales & the Midlands. The next games are on 12th August 2012 & Glantawe Lions would like to put forward their own team.

A coach to the games will be funded by Glantawe Lions Club, for the participants & one carer each. Packed lunch is also provided at the games, for the participants. If you would like to enter the games on 12th August 2012, on behalf of Glantawe Lions Club, please contact us Tel 08458339526 or email.

Photo’s of last years games can be seen at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/chippenham/page-8.php