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Summer Fete at Shaw American dày New play area at Tumpy Fields
Chapel, Nine Elms Thamesdown Borough Council have designed a small play area aimed
ends Jane's stay
Saturday 12 June, 2pm at younger children (4-10 year olds), which will be situated at the northern
Cake and bottle stalls, books, Shaw Ridge School held an Ameri- end of Shaw Ridge linear park between Shropshire Close and the
toys, face painting, bouncy castle can day to say farewell to student Bramptons.
Ad. 1 Op. Organised by Nine Elms teacher Jane Moore from Indian The new play afea is in keeping with Council policy and will be
Playgroup University after a terl Week place- integrated within the existing landscape of Shaw Ridge, being partially
ment. screened with low shrub planting and standard trees.
Places for under 5s Jane said she had spent a year Tumpy Field play area is scheduled for construction in summer 1993
Sunny Smiles Playgroup which preparing for the trip to England, and will include a range of timber play equipment, consisting of an
meets in the Peatmoor Social Hall taking extra classes about British 'adventure trail', swings, a slide and two 'springy animals'.
on Swinley Drive has a number of culture and the education system. The play area will have safety surfacing and will be enclosed by a
places for children aged between "I've enjoyed myself a great deal," timber dog-proof fence.
three and five years. she said. "Everybody has been so Thamesdown Borough Council welcomes the views of local residents
For more information, telephone welcoming and kind. The children and the designer will be available to answer any questions and to explain
Jane Richardson on 879115. are lovely and the staff have been the outline proposals for the play area at the Leisure Services reception
wonderful. I hope I have contrib- in the Civic Offices between 2 and 9 June. Alternatively you may
uted a little to their understanding telephone Mr David James on 493568 who will be happy to discuss the
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about the USA." play area with you.
Kay Twyman reports Joseph Dickens, Kate Zammid and Kate The location of the proposed play area
At our May meeting we discussed Edwards with Jane Moore
and voted on resolutions which will
be taken up by the National Federa-
tion of Womens Institutes and the
views of all the Institutes will be
forwarded to the Government.
Over refreshments we talked
about our best remembered holi-
days, it was smashing, like listening
to a travel programme.
On 21 June we'll be given a talk
and demonstration of sugaring, the
removal of unwanted hair - it's a
method which originated in the Far
East many moons ago. Please do
join us; we meet in the Sunshine
Room, Westlea School at 730pm.
For further details, please call Kay
Twyman on 871614.

Greendown Su 'mmer Camp

Week I: Mon 26 July - Fri 30 July
Week 2: Mon 2 August - Fri 6 August
Cost: £30 per week
Improve your skills and have fun in one of the following:
I. TRAMPOLINING [20 places available] Develop your skills within this popular sport. 1he course will cater for both the complete
beginner and the more advanced trampolinist. B.T.F. Awards could be taken at the end ol!the week.
2. SOCCER [50 places] A chance to have a week's extensive coaching, including a guided tour around Swindon Town's ground plus coaching
from the professionals. Each person will take part in an ongoing tournament.
3. BASKETBALL [30 places] Individual and team skills for the beginner and experienced player. Dribbling, passing, shooting, offensive and
defensive techniques will be taught.
4. TENNIS [20 places] Expert coaching, all equipment provided, develop your skills with the aid of the tennis ball machine, hence we can cater
for all ability and age ranges.
S. GYM / DANCE [20 places] All aspects of gymnastics and dance will be explored.
6. MULTI-SPORTS [IS places] A combination of all activities listed above for those who like variety.
7. TINY TOTS [30 places] A mixed programme covering Art, Drama, Fun games, Trampolining, Gym, etc, ideal for the 3 to 9 year old.
If you require any further information on any of the activities, please contact Steve O'Sullivan at Greendown on Swindon 874224.
O The summer camp will be based at Greendown Community School with all the activities taking place between 1000am and 300pm, with an hour
for lunch at 12.00 noon. (Children do not have to attend the school to take part in the summer camp).
o Participants - aged 8 to 14 years and one group of 'Tiny Tots' for 3 - 9 year olds - should wear the appropriate clothing for the activity chosen;
changing rooms are available. A packed lunch will be required if the child is staying on site at lunchtime.
Q Lunchtimes will be supervised. After finishing lunch, activities such as quizzes and videos will be arranged.
o In order to ensure that the children will receive a quality experience, the number of places for each activity will be limited, so early booking is essential.
O Payment by instalments can be arranged.
Call 874224 for a booking form