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Youngsters learn new skills
,—<----. Community A group of youngsters fromGreen- the photographs to illustrate their
GREENDOWN
down School spent a number of selling points. These were put to-
Activities
sessions last term working with staff gether by the company's graphic
at Swindon Insurance Company artists and the framed poster was
Greendown School now organises a large number of community activi- NEM learning marketingand com- presented to the students at the end
ties. Improvements in our staffing means that we can open at weekends munication skills. of term.
and during school holidays on a far more regular basis than before. They were required to find out
Individuals or groups wishing to use the school for activites other than how NEM operated and the kind of Free film
those shown below should contact the school on Swindon 874224. insurance it dealt with so that they Freshbrook chemists have done film
If you are interested in joining any of the activites organised at present, could design a poster which would processing for some time. Now, to
either phone the contact person shown or preferably visitthe school when be used to attract young people to make the service more attractive, they
the activity is being held. work for the company. They de- are giving a free 24 exposure film
Adult education: cided on how to explain the em- away with every roll brought in to be
Classes operate both during the day (creche available) and during all ployment opportunities and chose developed and printed.
evenings and weekends. The full programme is available from the Below: With their finished work, clock- With so many people returning
school, or contact Steve Williams on Swindon 871413. wise, Karen Cook and Mark Holmes from summer holidays with their
from NEM, Karen Spiers, Matthew memories iewrded, it's worth know-
Activities for youth and young people: Hedges, Paula Titchner and Bev Riley. ingthatyoucan replace the filmyou've
Greendown playgroup: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday morn- exposed for nothing.
ings. Contact the playgroup supervisor in the Community Suite at school.
Greendown Playmates Parent & Toddlers: Tuesday afternoon and P B PLUMBING
Wednesday morning. Contact Mrs A Plumb on 870616 (Tuesday SERVICES
session) or Mrs A Pratt, Swindon 874007 (Wednesday session).
AirTraining Corps: Friday evenings. Contact Fl. Lt. S Bancroft-Howson
on 0666 837488.
Concorde Gymnastics: Friday evening and Saturday morning for
beginners. Contact Anne Brewster on 852390.
Table Tennis: Monday evenings. Contact D Warner via the school.
West Swindon Youth Soccer: Training Wednesday evening, matches
Saturday. Under 12's - contact Ty Meare on 872401.
Under 13's - contact Alex James on 870052.
Jujitsu: Monday and Thursday evenings. Contact S Cole on 872445. Boilers Serviced
Woodcraft Folk: Wednesday evening. Contact Phil Lewis on 487706. Pump Fitting Service
Youth clubs: Tuesday for over 16$ and over. Water Sot tners Fitted
Friday for 11 years and over (this new club is limited to Greendown Washing Machines
students although it is hoped that this will be expanded later in the year). & Dishwashers Installed
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme: Friday evenings. Further infor-
mation from the school or Chris Lothian 693731. Telephone: (0793) 642995

Activities for adults:
The weight training facility is open most evenings and operates on a
drop in' basis.
Adult basketball: Monday evenings - contact Steve O'Sullivan at the ( HELP KEEP UNWANTED ELEMENTS OUT!
school. i /,,I
Bodies by Design: Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Exercise to Music
and Men's Fitness sessions. Contact Lee Hogan on 870691. with
Badminton: Concorde Club: Thursday evenings with matches on
Saturday. Contact John Hare on 874008. SECURIGLAZE uPVC
Jamia Mohammadia Muslim Prayer Group: Meets at lunch time on Replacement Windows & Doors
Friday. Contact Mr Khan on 881262.
Jujitsu: Monday and Thursday. Contact S Cole on 872445. Conservatories & Home Extenders
Soccer teams: West Swindon Football Club (Tel: 490543); Toot & Maintenance Free Fascia, Soffit, Cladding & Cluttering
Whistle club, Pipers soccerclub (Tel: 873411) - Training Wednesday eve Quality at Competitive Piices' Flee Quotations & Advice - No Obligation
Popmobility: Thursday evenings. Contact via the school. All Work Guaranteed
Telephone 771288
New for September:
University of the Third Age: Computer course and the use of the school
craft workshops. Contact Norman Richards on 542532.
Future activities Have A Great Party!
To be started during the course of the year. Contact the school for further
information. Hire our Mini-Clown
Flood lit All Weather Pitch. Available from November.
Junior Badminton: Thursday evenings from April / May 91. Bouncer. 10'xlO'
After School Club and more holiday activities for young people.
inflatable with rain
Costs of all activities: cover. Ideal for
Members of the community joining the above activities pay an annual children's parties,
membership fee of £6.00 together with a session fee. This depends on
the nature of the activity although normally this will not exceed 50p per pre-school groups, fetes
hour. Concessions are available for Gold Card users. etc. Indoors & Outdoors.
Hire of the facilities varies according to the activity and type of use - a
full list of all prices is available from the school. To book, ring West Swindon's
Finally, we are anxious to provide a good service for all members of the
community. If you would like an activity to be organised, or if you are
interested in running one, please contact Tim Noble, Director of External ACE F'JN CASTLES on 873552
Relations at Greendown on 874224.