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The Link Magazine August 1994
Free maths holiday fun
KIDS LANG CO ANN SUMMERS Here's an exciting offer for parents looking to keep their children stim-
_U© The Party Plan ulated through the holidays, and ready to return to school in September.

People
Kumonmaths,a learning method prepares children for a return to
[fflI FESmATóI for children of all ages and abilities school. It can be frustrating for chil-
which involves completing work- dren, parents and teachers if chil-
sheets at their own pace to improve dren have forgotten what they were
Spaces available at all levels in problem-solving skills and confi- doing last term."
Saturday morning classes at Kits provided dence, is offering a free two week She stressed that Kumon is both
Greendown School, trial during August. for those confident in maths and
No cash outlay Students attend a class in the also those who struggle. "Kumon is
starting 10th September.
Good Commission George and Ann Tweed Room at graded to the needs of the student so
Small groups. Lots of songs, Westlea School for 30 minutes twice they can gain confidence and enthu-
Also party bookings
games and activities to make a week and are asked to do 10 min- siasni"
taken now
learning French fun. utes homework on non-class days. To find out more about Kumon
Call Jean The class is run by Kikuko Cartz maths free two weektrialduring the
Tel: 874717
on 0488 - 72830 who says, "Kumon provides fun holidays, call Mrs Cartz on 0242-
with maths. It reinforces skills and 573532.
Women Out West
TUTOR WITH TWENrY YEAR'S EXPERIENCE
Women Out West is a group for who are at home during the day.
women with or without children, The group meets on Friday morn-
offers Maths, English and Science in your home at Junior, GCSE
ings at the Link Centre with speak-
and A Level. Age range: 6 to 50 Boost your confidence now ers and demonstrations organised
New pre-school group around social chat and making
Tel: 870257 and 823159
A new parent and toddler group for friends.
pm-birth to 3 years starts at the Link If you are lonely, bored or under
Centre on Tuesday 16 August. stress take some time out to join inat
Named Busy Babes, the group the Community Suite between
wifi provide a central meeting point 930am - 11.30am on Friday morn-
for parents with young children. ings. We have a free creche, al-
Parents who would like to join in though a small charge is made for
are invited to turn up between lOam refreshments.
and 12noon. For more information, For more details phone 875820 or
call Kanak Samant on 611588. 870334.

Under 5s Festival last event in August
- RID GEWAY_

PRE-SCHOOL

Our purpose

designed
°ved and
Pre-School offers quality

education and professional
childare between 8am and

Kevin Glaister provided rides on a trailer designed for use in third world country
6pm every weekday, hospitals at the Lower Shaw Farm fn day. On this trip are,from front, Erin Rose,
Sarah Wells, Lucy Durrant, Liam Hynes, Joseph Jordan and Spencer Rose
50 weeks per year. (A range With one more event to go, the an- At the Upper Shaw Community
nual volunteer run West Swindon Centre on 18 July, there was sand-
of schedules available). under 5s festival has been well at- wich making, sponge throwing and
tended by parents with young chil- lots of good things to do.
dren looking for interesting things The last event this summer takes
to do. place on Thursday 18 August with
RIDGEWAY PRE-SCHOOL TheTeddy Bears picnic atLydianl a Woodland Workshop between
Park on I July was a hot outing for lOam and 12noon at the Stables in
INVERARY ROAD, WROUGHTON
around 150 people, including a bus Lydiard Park
SWINDON load who arrived via the Thames- There will be a treasure hunt,
down Transport bus wash. woodland foraging and art activi-
TEL: (0793) 845572 Down at Lower Shaw Farm on 4 ties on a nature theme. This is a new
July, children were able to play in event, so get out into the open and
An A suith Court Pre-School the hay, feed goats and chickens investigate the park with your
and taste healthy, whole foods. youngsters.