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4 TOOTH ILL
RESIDENTIAL LETTING AGENTS
Albania
West Swindon
properties now required appeal FEED THE
Bishop nc, Edgington collection CHILDREN
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points
Toothill & Freshbrook Community Centres
PROPERTY MANAGERS
EST. 1882, (opposite Swindon Town Hall). Tel: 536552
Baby due for
T
Miriam
Survey of local Toothifi's neighbourhood commu-
nity worker Miriam Minty will be
childcare needs on maternity leave from 2 February
and expects to return to the area in
mid-June.
Help from parents wanted Thamesdown Council's Commu-
nity Development Division is ex-
Due to the current financial climate both parents often have to find pected to fill the postona temporary
work. This increases demand for good quality childcare provision basis so that local groups continue
at affordable prices. to receive support and advice.
The Toothill After School Club offers play care facilities to parents Playgroup vacancies
of children aged between 5 and 11 years living in Toothill. Bingo
ToothillTots playgroup which meets
Sundays 7.30pm
We are conducting a survey of parents' needs for childcare in Toothill Community Centre have
Toothill Community Centre
facilities and we intend to submit our findings, in the form of a vacancies for 3 to 5 year olds. The
All invited 20p admission
report to local councillors involved with local childcare reviews. group meets on Mondays to Fridays
Refreshments available
We hope to raise awareness of the growing demand for improved between 9.15am and 12 noon. For
more information, contact Janet
childcare provision in West Swindon. Freeguard on 533844.
We would be grateful if you could complete the following Youth evenings
questionnaire and return it to: Karen Drake, do T.A.S.C., Toothill The success of the youth club on Tapping keys
Farm, Bodiam Drive, Toothill, Swindon SN5 8BE by 29 February. Tuesday evenings at Toothill Com-
munity Centre has encouraged the A new club for people with disabili-
Thank you for your co-operation opening of a second session on ties is looking for members. Key

1 Who takes care of your children during the times? Thursdays, specifically for older Tappers has been set up by Doreen
teenagers. Broome in her home in White Cas-
a) Under 5's
The sessions fromFebruary will be: tle, Toothill for people to learn typ-
Morning Tuesday ing skills.
Afternoon 7pm - 830pm for 10 to 14 years olds "The club's been going since Oc-
830pm - 9.45pm for 15s to 18s tober and we can cater for six peo-
b) Under 12's Thursdays ple," said Doreen. "We want to give
730pm - 9.45pm for 15s to 18s. people the chance to learn to type
Before school
There's music, a pool table and re- and socialise at the same time. Dial-
After school freshments. a-Ride is helping us out with trans-
School holidays Help needed port so that people in wheelchairs
The adult organisers of the youth can join us."
2 Are you satisfied with your current childcare club need more voluntary help. If The club has been given typewrit-
arrangements? Yes/No
you can offer, drop into Toothill ers by WH Smith and Swindon Li-
If no, why? Community Centre at the above ons, and received cash donations
times and talk to Janet Freeguard from Allied Dunbar, Marks &Spen-
cer, PHH and Sainsbury.
3 Which parents work in your household? Key Ta ppers meets on Friday 6pm
Coffee Morning
Full time Part time to 9pm. People who would like to
Sat. 1 February 10am - 12 noon join should call Doreen on 641380.
Father Toothill Church Admission 20p
Mother Al! invited
Organised by the Senior RALPH
Department of the Sunday
4 School in aid of Church Funds PALMER
What do you consider to be a reasonable weekly cost for
childcare per child?
Under S's Under 12's Jumble Sale PHARMACY
Sat. 1 February, 2pm - 4pm 3 Deerhu.rst Way
Do you feel there should be reduced costs for childcare
5 Toothill Community Centre Toothill
for large families and single parent families? Yes/No In aid of Toothill Tots Playgroup
Hours of Opening:
Table Top Sale
6 If you had access to a high quality affordable Mon - Fri
childcare facility would you: Sat. 15 February 2pm - 4pm 9a.m. - p.m.
Toothill Community Centre
a) increase the hours you work already? £4 per table; £5 on the day 230p.m. - 6p.m.
b) be encouraged to return to work/study? Tel: 614492 to book
Organised by Telephone: 512063
use the facility even if you didn't work?
L c) Toothill Community Centre