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DON'T LET OUR PLAYGROUP CLOSE CALLING
I1 TOOTHILL
by D. M. King
RESIDENTS
Who cares you might say; well
unfortunately it would appear Toothill Community Centre holds
that only a small minority of its Annual General Meeting on
parents using the playgroup do Friday, 12th June at 7.30 p.m. It
care. The group has been sub- will be both a business meeting
ject to some unsavoury publicity and a social function.
lately, but despite this, the staff The Community Centre has
have remained resolute in their built up a whole range of activities
determination to keep the play- since it opened nearly three
group open, so that our children years ago, including a Parent and
get the pre-school education they Toddler Group, Playgroup, the
not only need but are entitled to. Good Companions Pensioners
A story from Jackie Marshall at Dunwich Drive Playgroup. Its too good to To those who are unaware, Club, Bingo sessions on Sunday
loose. Don't let it go. playgroups are totally self- evening and Keep Fit sessions.
sufficient and are maintained by A room is set aside for teen-
subscription fees paid by parents, agers and a licensed Social Club
TOOTHILL SCHOOL SUMMER FETE and fund raising schemes. The provides a place for adults to
SATURDAY 20th JUNE, 2pm - 5pm latter is a function of voluntary socialise every evening. The
committee members, which at building is also the venue for the
this moment in time is being recently re-launched Thrift Shop.
Stalls include: Tombola, Books, White Elephant, Games/
carried out by too few people. Like most of Swindon's Com-
Toys, Cakes, Wina Teddy/Panda, Name the Doll.
Therefore more parents are re- munity Centres, Toothill's is
quired to come forward and lend leased to a local management
Diplays by: Penhill Majorettes, Tumble Tots, Karate Club,
a hand with the running of the committee who are responsible
Childrens Country Dancing. playgroup. None of the positions for its day-to-day operation.
on the committee require any Over the last couple of years
Pony Rides, Refreshments, Pop & Ice Cream.
difficult skills, just plenty of Toothill Community Centre has
Raffle drawn at 4pm. enthusiasm and a small amount been managed by a very small
of time; not too much to ask to group of people. There is a great
Visit from Nat West Bank piggy, Sir Nathanial ensure the continued running of need for more people to become
this playgroup. Therefore if you involved in the centre to spread
ADMISSION FREE have a child at the group, children the load and to work to make the
nearing playgroup age, or per- building a focus for the Toothill
haps just have time to spare and community. Present chairperson,
TOE 113LQ wish to help within the local June Chittock wants to see as
community, please call in at the many people as possible at the
ffZ11kfR*i0 playgroup and see the staff for Annual General Meeting, "it
does not matter if people have
further details.
Despite the unfortunate pub- not been in the centre, they will
licity previously mentioned, the be welcomed at the meeting;
Toothill Village Centre Tel: 487777 playgroup continues to be a happy we need more people involved
Apology: Due to an unprecedented demand for our 'Home Made meeting place for children, but here," said June.
Sausages' we apologise to our customers who were unable to get will only continue to do so with Although the A.G.M. will in-
them. We assure you this will not happen again. community support. Therefore, clude the business of hearing
don't leave the running of the reports from the previous year's
Here are just a few of our June Specials:
playgroup to the minority, step committee and the election of a
Having a Barbecue? forward and offer your services new committee, it will also be a
Barbecue packs to your requirements. to help keep the Dunwich Play social occasion to help people get
Home made beefburgers 15p each.
Home made sausages large or small 90p per lb. School open and ensure the to know each other. A licensed
security of your childrens early bar will be available and free
Grill Chef lumpwood charcoal education. food will be served.
The number 1 for barbecues £1.60 3kg bag.
Starter fuel £1.20 per bottle.
Chickens
Fresh farm chickens only 74p per lb. THE GOOD ANEW
Fresh chicken portions only 68p per lb.
* Fresh selection of fruit & vegetables daily * ITITHRIFT SHOP==
l0lbsof potatoes only ggp :
Eggs
Size 1 80p per dozen Size 3 68p per dozen Toothill Community Centre
Tray of pullet eggs (2'/2 dozen) 99p
Bedding Plants FRIDAYS lOam—l2noon
Top quality only 60p a strip.
Sell your good as new garments,
pick up a bargain.
These are only a few of our special oilers during June.
Opening Hours: 7.30 am till pm Monday to Saturday Refreshments also serve
*Offers subject to availability.