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Comments please
Oliver Tomkins Under 5's
COOKS Playgroup Party Plan Jacquelyn Else, Assistant Librarian, is looking for feedback
Evening What do you think of the library? unusual and will appeal to your
T.V& 6 November, 7.30pm- 10pm A comments book in the library child's imagination.
In the Playgroup building now gives you the opportunity to Jo's Garage by Caroline Cary
VIDEO Kiln Park, Toothill put in writing your views, opinions A first book about machines and
Stalls will include tupperware, and any questions you my have. tools to be enjoyed by many chil-
REPAIR books, cakes and much more. a reply to your query or comment formative and is accompanied by
EitherCarolynormyself will write dren. The text is simple but in-
Refreshments
SERVICE which you can read on your next bright colourful illustration.
visit to the library. We would espe- Find the Duck by Stephen
Rainbow Playgroup cially welcome fresh suggestions Cartwright
FREE Christmas Bazaar and new ideas for the library. A small board book for the very
Home Estimates Saturday 17 November Librarians usually have a good young child bya popular illustrator.
11am - 1.30pm idea of what 'their' readers want but The duck can be found on every
Repairs by Freshbrook Community Centre sometimes we do need a little help page and your child will have fun
Qualified Admission 20p, children with and who best to help but those who trying to spot him.
Engineers. parents admitted free! use the service. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Sales & Rentals Gifts, Soft Toy Tombola, Cakes, You may for instance, wonder A popular fairytale retold in a
Refreshments, Good Toys and why we don't stock books on your series entitled 'Now you can read'
All Work Books, Tombola, Various games favourite hobby; wish to comment forthe3 to7yearage group. We also
Guaranteed and competitions, Raffle, Brie a on the exhibition programrr, the have copies of Cinderella and Jackand
Brac. Visit Santa in his grotto list could be endless. We may not the Beanstalk from this series.
Tel: Swindon and buy a Lucky Dip gift. always be able to give a favourable Doodle Days by Frank Rodgers
825795 reply but hopefully we will be able A heart warming story about a
to give explanations of why things boy whose drawing of a pet dog
Greendown Playgroup are done in a certain way. comes alive. The illustration is de-
NO Monday 19 November the reference area of the library on Don't forget to bring your chil-
Christmas Bazaar
The comments book is located in lightful and tells the story in itself.
7pm - 9pm
CALL Freshbrook Community Centre one of the study tables. Please use it. dren along to our storytime ses-
As the days are getting darker sions on Wednesdays from
Toys, Books, Fancy Goods, and colder both children and par- 10.30a.m. to 1100a.m. The children
OUT Raffle. Lots of Christmas ents will welcome the chance to have been listening to the stories,
presents snuggleup with a good bookortwo. joining in with making noises,
Entrance £1 INCLUDES We now have even more picture drawing pictures and generally
CHARGE Refreshments and Lucky Ticket books to choose fromin ourextended having good fun.
Draw Entry picture book area. The collection Our exhibitions for this month.
now extends into browser boxes at Until 16 November 'The Great Sea
the side of the den. Consequently Dragons' -wonderful fossilevidence
Curtains, Bed Fashions, the older children wilfind that their of the creatures that lived long ago.
books have been moved too -not too From 17 November to 1 December
Sofas, Blinds, Cushions, far though and all shelves will be 'The Swindon Artists' - always a
clearly labelled. popular and well attended display.
Lighting and Carpets, New for November
The following are just a taste for From the Editor: One of the first

All Beautifully
you from the many new books comments in the new book is that
INTERIORS available. there should be more Link maga-
Co-ordinated Early Days by Penelope Rippon zines available. We'll try to ensure
A delightful book with beautiful more are supplied. But if you don't
Free measuring service and sample loans.
pastel pictures and simple text out- live in the area, you can guarantee
Superior Fitting Service. liningdaily events common to every a copy by taking out an annual
Please call in to browse. small child. subscription. Send £7 to cover
Counting by Roger McGough postage and packing to:
38 Havelock Street, Swindon
Help your child to learn to count The Link
Telephone: (0793) 513701 and develop broader concepts us- 13 Castle Dora, Freshbrook
(Formerly Curtain Dream) ing this book. The illustrations are Swindon SN5 8PQ.
To A361
something different Cirenceste to Burford

Old Style Telephones, Beatrix Potter Pictures something
Dolls Houses & Furniture, Vitreous Enamel Signs, different
Birdtables, Dovecotes, Garden Statuary,
Planters, Birdbaths& Ornaments
A420
Pottery including Leedsware, Moorcroft, Wade to
Brass & Copper Oxford
Swindon
Miniatures & Collectors Cabinets
Opening Times
97 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret Sat. lOam - 5pm; Sun. 2pm . 5pm
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri. 9am - 5pm
Telephone: 826821 Wed. 9am - 1pm