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Join in with Jack & Jill Training for play
Letters to The Jack & Jill Parent and Toddler
Group inToothill is looking for new The Play Service at Thamesdown The event takes place on Satur-
The Link members. The group meets at the Council is planning a training day day 20 April, from 10a.m. to3.30p.m.
Toothill Farmhouse Centre on for anybody who would like to de- in the Link Centre and there is free
Tuesdays mornings from 10.30a.m. velop skills of working with chil- child care for both under and over
Thanks for helping hand A range of creative activities are dren aged 5 to 14 in group situations. fives.
From Mrs B Lunn, Belsay, Toothill organised as well as trips to places The day, which is called 'Play's
Through The Link I would like to of interest. There is also a large, Serious' will include workshops in
thank the couple who so kindly secure outdoor play area available. Newcomers restart practical activities such as basic
helped me on Thursday 31 January For more information contact After a year, the Newcomers group music, arts and crafts, use of video,
about 3.30p. in. when I fell on the ice Sandra Gardineron 610804 orJenny has been restarted. The organisers juggling and kite making. There
in Belsay. I would like to tell them Piatek on 616432. stress that members do not neces- will also be discusssions and a shar-
that I went to the hospital and had 8 sarily have to be new to West ing of ideas on different topics, like
stitches in my eye and face. Swindon. Their circumstances may child development, working with
Thank you both very much for Nature studies have changed, from full time work groups of boys or girls and children
your kindness. to parenthood for example, making with disabilities, multicultural ideas
The grounds of Shaw's Brookfield them new to the situation they find in play and coping with discipline
Apathy Reigns School are going to be turned into a themselves in. problems.
Is this really a fair statement? Are haven for wildlife and plantlife as Allarewelcomed ata group which Local play development worker
the residents of Shaw, Nine Elms, well as a site for environmental aims to provide contact with others Paul Ryan says he wants to attract
and Spa rcells really so disinterested study. in a similar position and useful in- more adults to the idea of working
in community spiritand well-being? The project was launched in Feb- formation so that they can move on with childrenina play setting. Given
In the 20 months I have been sec- ruary when third and fourth year to other activities in the community. the huge numbers of youngsters
retary of the Shaw Residents Asso- pupils presented their ideas in plans Newcomers meets on Monday from there are in West Swindon, there is a
ciation the number of people at- and models made during their 2pm in the Community Suite at the great need for them.
tending meetings has fallen from a studies for the landscaped areas. Link Centre. For more information on Play's
dozen to a mere handful. This, de- Ponds, hills, a small orchard, wild- For more information, telephone Serious, contact the Play Service on
spite various social events that have life areas and quiet sitting areas are Teresa Lawson on 723274. 693787 ext 224.
been organised to bolster support. all part of a scheme to provide
Does it take a major problem or natural resources for study.
local controversy to generate pro- Students and parents will be in- lllliiOC) E~Jvwvcco u7lluy U7
tests and unite residents. I hope not! vited soon to take part in a tree
The Shaw Residents Association planting day to start the practical
is there for your benefit. Without stage of the work. Saturday 9 March Saturday 16 March
supportitsdays are trulynumbered. Taking a close look at Brookfield's envi- 10am - 12 noon Sale of baby equipment and 0-5
The next meeting is on Monday 4 ronmental requirements, Ireena Gill Charity Market & Car Boot Sale years clothing
March in the Community Hall be- with microscope and Lisa Griffin with Community Groups are invited to 1 2.3Opm to 2.30pm, Shaw
hind ShawSurgery (the firstMonday magnifying glass. raise money at the Westlea Community Centre
of the month). Ifyou care be there!! School charity market Ramleaze Drive
Car Boot Sale open to all (next to the doctor's surgery)
Dog fouling Stalls: £2. Boots £4/25 Organised by Jellytots Playgroup
From B. Cejer, Grange Park To book, ring Westlea School 75% of sale price to sellers,
I read with growing astonishment on 870469 25% to playgroup.
the article on Dog Fouling - page 6,
February Link magazine. Saturday 9 March Saturday 23 March
I am disgusted at the amount of 1 .30p.m. to 4.30p.m. Car Boot Sale 9am
fouling which takes place in the area. Family Skate in aid of Freshbrook School
The walkways should be a safe and Barnardo's at the Link Centre To book tel 874925 or 873368
pleasant place to walk along - espe- Tickets £1.50 (including skate
cially with young children, instead hire) from Mrs J Oddly (0249) Saturday 23 March
any outing is ruined by the frequent 891699, or on the day at the Link 10am -12 noon.
piles of dog excreta which are un- Centre, £2.20 for children and Upper Shaw
pleasant as well as being a danger. £2.65 for Adults (incl. skate hire). Community Centre
Now dog owners are to be en- Special events, games, races, a Admission 20p
couraged to 'allow their dogs' to disco and raffle. Join in the fun Attractions include Jumble;
foul by the sides of footpaths, if this and help Barnardo's to help Cake Stall, Raffle, Tombola &
happens the walkways will become The Link Classifieds disabled and disadvantaged Face Painting for children
even more unpleasant. The logic of Lineage ads cost £3.50 per single children, young people and their Proceeds to
this move escapes me. column centimetre inc. VAT. families. Shaw Ridge Toddler Group
One point which I haven't seen Cash with advert to The Link, 13
raised in all the discussion about the Castle Dore, Freshbrook, Swindon Friday 15 March Easter Saturday 30 March
dog fouling problem is why there is Grand Auction 2.00p.m.
a problem at all when most homes Babysitter wanted doors open 7.15pm George Tweed Gardens
in West Swindon have their own Babysitter wanted for 2-3 hours early Brookfield School, Shaw Pilgrim Drive, Shaw
Saturday evening. Westlea School
garden? Surely dog owners should area. Telephone 874178 Over 80 items on offer Spring Fayre
train their dog to use their own Childminder Admission i op
garden for excreting before being A good registered Childminder has a Saturday 16 March
taken for a walk rather than being vacancy starting on 18 March for a Link Centre Charity Market Saturday 13 April
taken out mainly to do its mess child aged 0 to 5 years. Reasonable 1 Oam - 12noon lOam -4pm
somewhere else -ready fora child to rates, good references. Freshbrook. Bargains Galore. Craft Market, Westlea School
stand inorbe infected by. Obviously Tel: 873811 Next markets on 20 April, 18 May. Admission 30p (adults)
the dog may end up fouling outside Playgroup Assistant To book, tel. 871212 ext 234 Refreshments available
of its own garden but thereare ways Lydiards Playgroup has a vacancy for
a paid Assistant Supervisor for up to
of clearing up after the animal. three sessions a week. Contact Wednesday 24 April
I feel that the concept of finding a Maggie James on 770232 Clothing Alterations & Repairs 8pm
'a commonunderstanding with dog French Teacher wanted Tel: 872096 Fashion Show, Westlea School
owners' is being taken too far to To teach conversational French to Mrs White, Freshbrook Tickets £1 (id. refreshments)
everyone else's cost. eight year old. Tel: 872282 from the school office