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SHAW
Church half way to Minders get together
buying motorbike With all the publicity given to new Beverly added that the group QUALITY
SHEDS and FENCING
Members of Shaw's Holy Trinity nurseries opening and the demand holds evening get togethers, with Buy Direct from the Manufacturer.
Church have set themelves the tar- by parents fornursery care, it is easy talks on subjects like aromatherapy D.l.Y.or Supply & Fit
get of raising £1,700 to buy a cross to ignore the fact that most childcare and first aid. Therearearound thirty-
country motorbike for a churchman outside the home is provided by four childminders in NFSS, looking
fromTanzania who spent sometime childminders. after about 100 children.
with them in 1989. Now minders based in NineElms, The group meets on the second
Raphael Mwita Akiri works in a Eastleaze, Shaw, Sparcells, and also Monday of the month at the Upper
parish a third the size of Wiltshire. Middleleaze, have formed a sup- Shaw Farm Centre from lOam to 12 CALL IN ON
Home is a one-roomed bungalow, port group called NESS after the noon. Registered childminders,peo- BULLDOG SHEDS
wateris tobe found a mileawayand popular children's cartoon charac- ple who would like information on and FENCING
has to be thoroughly boiled before ter. becoming a minder and parents in
use, and travelling from one church The group is looking for other need of child care should just turn
to another on a bicycle takes hours childminders in thearea to join them up at the meetings or they can con-
on rough roads. and are also appealing for dona- tact Beverley Seabrook on 873943. I Black Dog Cottages Telephone- elephone
0793848674
Lyneham Road 0793848674
A motorbike will help Raphael tions of toys. WOOT)DN BASSgFT Evenings:
cover his parish more easily and Coordinator Beverly Seabrook Mr. Swindon. SN4 7FE 0793 854967
Shaw Church has already raised said, "Childminders do a very good
£950, including £700 from a 50 mile job, but tend to be forgotten and can Sj. St. George
mountain bike ride along the Ridge- become very isolated because they RON AHRENS
way by Richard Sayer from Middle- don'twantto intrude on theirfriends BUILDER MA (Oxon), FCA
leaze on 19 October. with the children they're looking DECORATOR
Below: Raphael on the left with his bicy- after. The aim of the group is to give Specialising in all aspects Chartered
cle in a Tanzanian village child minders and children a chance
to get together socially and help each of high quality Accountant
other out. building work Specialist in
"Wealsoprovidecover if a minder especially decorating,
is unwell or on holiday, and operate carpentry & plastering. financial services
a vacancy list so that parents can for small business
quickly find out which childminders All work guaranteed.
have places available." No job too small. 11 IA High Street
Free estimates Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wilts
Fun Day Telephone: 692134 Telephone
& Christmas Bazaar (West Swindon)
Sunday 24 November 2pm (0793) 848030
Shaw Ridge School
Children's Games Room,
Cake stall, White Elephant,
Photos with Father Christmas Here's an
Craft stalls & more. appetising offer
Appeal for toys Refreshments
and help Organised by Friends
of Shaw Ridge School 9 I LI"
A new under fives group opened on '\ I
29 October in one of West Swin- Fresh, crisp crudités. Peppercorns' own Mega-Mixed Grill,
don's more remote corners. But the served with chunky chips, peas, freshly-baked roll and butter.
new parent and toddler group serv- Shaw W1 Mouthwatering Spotted Dick with hot custard.
/4v '
ing Pea tmoor, Nine Elms and Shaw Ellen Bailey writes: The Shaw WI A delicious 2-course meal, all for a deliciously low price! it
is desperate for donations of toys members are a lively group of ladies In Peppercorns Bar
and play materials. of varied ages, who meet on the
The group is being organised by third MondayofeachmonthinShaw \_
) c.
Jackie Wosniak who is looking for Village Community Centre, Ram-
anything useful, from no longer leaze Drive, at 7.30pm.
wanted crayons and paper to draw Each month we a have a talk or A pint of traditional Morland Original Bitter or a
on, to push or ride on toys. Money demonstration or both. The topics generous glass of red or white House wine is just £1.00
is in short supply, so any small do- of which are both interesting and between 5.00 and 7. OOpm daily (except Sundays).
nations will be welcomed. varied. Oh, and we have a few Call in fm a casual drink with fri ends in our lively pub bar.
A playgroup for three to five year laughs as well! Please note our next Or stop b for a great value, great tasting meal in our friendly restaurant.
olds is planned also. Registration by meeting is on 18 November. Either war, there's never been a better time to enjoy a super time
Social Services will take about six We are also looking ahead to our at Peppercorns Restaurant and Bar.
months and in the meantime the Christmas party on 9 December. I These of/ers are valid up to 30th November, 1991,
group will have to raise lots of money understand there are some super (luring all normal opening times.
to buy equipment and toys. She is plans afoot for that occasion. If it is HOW TO FIND US
THE RESTAURANI IS OPEN SEVEN DASS
writing to local companies to ask if half as enjoyable as last year's it is BROOKHOUSE FARM
A WEEK, INCLUDING ALL. DAY SUNDAY.
there is anybody willing to under- definitely something not to be
take sponsored events on their be- missed!
half. Any readers who can help out We will be delighted to welcome
are asked to contact Jackie. new members and visitors to our
Offers of help, donations of toys next and any meeting, age no bar-
and materials, and parents who rier! So come and join us. You will
would like to join the parent and not regret it. See you there! Further
toddler group, orjoin the playgroup information available by telephone Brookhouse Farm, Middt4eaze Drive,
committee can contact Jackie from Brenda Cars on 876057 or Pat Lydiard Tregoze, West Swindon SN5 9PB.
Wosniak on 873284. Williams on 874937. Tel: (0793) 874 223.