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DAY IN THE LIFE 11

IT'S A GREAT LIFE
.CHURCH NEWS
BEING ONLY
SIX MONTHS OLD WHO ON EARTH
ARE YOU?
by Rev. Helen Drummond
February is the month when we
enjoy pancakes - perhaps I'll
manage to toss one successfully
this year, without it landing in a The
sticky mess back in the pan! After
the feast of Shrove Tuseday, PEAR
Lent begins, and many people
still do give something up,
perhaps in an attempt to lose a TREE
few pounds before summer AT PURTON
arrives.
Some of us not only give some-
thing up, (can I survive without
chocolate for 6 weeks?), but also
take something on. During Lent An
there will be groups meeting in English Country
homes in all areas of West Restaurant
"Come on mum, higher". Long suffering mother Debbie Griffiths Swindon to follow the Lent '88
entertains Johanna. theme of 'who on earth are you?'
We meet in more places, and in Fixed Price Lunch £9.50
Dawn, wakey, wakey, rise and It's Gateway today. Sometimes different groups from those which Dinner £14.50
shine. If I yell loud enough I it's the Link Centre, or Lower meet throughout the year. People
wake my brother David who is Shaw Farm to see the Donkey, a from the Ecumenical congregations Sunday Lunch £10.50
two years (and a bit). We share weekly trip to the Doctor's, or a of Toothill, Westlea and Shaw, the
the bedroom. He's getting pos- muddy walk for David's benefit. Peter's Roman Catholic church,
sesive lately.He's very polite We also descend on friends join together with one another Church End Purton
though, when he yanks his toys sometimes. and with anyone else who is inter- Swindon
out of my mouth - always says Lunchtime, that's better. Fed ested to come along to a local Tel: (0793) 772100
"thank you" (through gritted and watered. Spaghetti in tomato home. We'll have cassettes to
teeth). I like his books best. sauce is great for staining clothes listen to and discuss in the light of
They go nice and soggy. and sticking to my eyelashes. I our experience and of the Bible,
Breakfast, look out, it's Dad's suppose I'd better be good now some time for prayer and no
turn to feed me. Mum must have and play with my bib if I want tea doubt a cuppa and a chat too. ALISON'S
worked last night at Gateway. I'll tonight. Looks like Sheherds Pie It's all part of a national event ARTS
be good this morning as Dad has again folks. and there will be programmes on
to do the dishes he should have Mid—afternoon. Off to Toddlers GWR on the themes we'll be for that wedding cake with
done last night. now - late again. Mum is opening studying in our weekly groups. a difference.
Bye Dad. Over to Mum. Just up it's started to rain. What are Why not come along, to meet I specialise in handcrafted
a minute, while I wipe my you doing under that tree mum? some neighbours, make new sugar flowers.
Wheatabix covered mouth on Oh, I see, collecting leaves. friends and find out more about Let me create your wedding
her clean dressing gown. We're sticking leaves today. I God and the church? Groups will cake and flower bouquets in
Back in my chair. It's a good enjoy Toddlers. I meet many begin in the week begining 15th the colour and design of
job David drags me around the people, especially if mum is February and meet on most your choice.
room. I'd be bored otherwise. serving the tea. What's mum on evenings and some mornings or Quality at very reasonable
Quick duck - here comes the about now? Not more raffle afternoons, to suit ALL ages! prices.
Duplo - ouch my head! tickets to sell. Details of where they all are can All enquiries welcome.
Change of scenery now - com- Home again. David entertains be found at your local church, Telephone Alison Pepler
munal bath time and then for my me with his guitar, drums, key- from your local clergy or from on 876659
bottle, mmmmmm. Think I'll board and radio simultaneously. the church office. Tel: 874221
have a snooze. Funny, all the batteries have just
Mid—morning. Come on Mum run out. Let's help mum wash "Doctors spent fourteen
if we're goin out. I'm bored. lunch off the floor. They just years developing this diet.
Start wriggling now, here comes don't appreciate nouveau art.
the snow suit. Get that hat off my Mmm - tasty floor cloth - It changed my life in as
head! Arch my back and she thanks David.
can't fit me into the leggings. I'll Tea—time. Why is mum run- many days."
yell and get all hot. ning around like a lunatic? So Susan Walsh of Tooting found success with the
Oh no, David's outside in the what if David is hungry. He Cambridge Diet. If Susan and millions like her can do it
puddles with no shoes on. Now should have eaten his cloth. then so could you.
he wants to go to the toilet. Might as well join in - wail, wail. Debbie Ferndale Road 487692
Elaine G reenmeadow 612727
What's wrong with his green That's better. Full again. Be Juliette Grange Park 874013
Jan Westlea 872693
coat? His blue one is too small. quiet David. I'm trying to drink
FIND OUT MORE. COME TOTHE COUNSELLOR MEETING.
Mum gives in. my bottle of milk. Not the at the Wiltshire Hotel, Saturday 6th February. 9am - 5pm
I hope Paddington Bear isn't 'Whinnie the Pooh' cassette
Can help slumming or weight control only as part cula caloric controlled dirt
coming, it's a squash in the again.
MOW
buggy. At last. . . we're off. Oh THECalabrid.6oe DIET
we're not . . . back for my
dummy.