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HOOVER • HOTPOINT Westlea literacy scheme
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J. PHILLIPS A project to boost family literacy across Swindon,was offi-
SERVICING Painter cially launched at a reception at the Marriott Hotel on 23 June.
Repairs to most makes of & Decorator Based on pioneering work devel- strong likelihood that their children
Washing Machines, Dryers, opedbyWestleaSchoolheadteacher will underachieve in reading and
Neil Griffiths, the scheme sponsored writing.
Dishwashers, Microwaves Painting, Decorating, by the Evening Advertiser ties inSwin- "By working with parents and
and Vacuum Cleaners Wall papering & Wall Tiling don College, local business and pri- children, separately and together,
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No VAT to pay Project coordinator Debs Osono, The Swindon scheme is based
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Tel: 526656 or 827804 Westlea Shaw said, "at least 10% of adults WestleaSchool,whichwerefeatured
have problems with these basic lit- in the February Link magazine. The
eracy skills which block their poten- sacks, made up by volunteer par-
tial and cause deep frustration. They ents, contain books, toys, games and
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Westlea School's summer fete on 25 June was once again very well
attended raising a massive jE2,400 which includes the proceeds of an
auction with a bottle of port which should not be drunk before 2007 as the
most unusual prize. Pictured above left is Luke Warren who won the Mr
Griffiths lookalike competition, with the real thing, and Nathan Cable getting
LOOK and LISTEN before you commit yourself to any down in the limbo dance.
major home improvement. New windows, doors and
especially a new conservatory Colouring winners
can transform your home... Youngsters from Westlea School were presented with prizes in early June
but it's worth using this after entering a colouring competition run by Lloyds Bank over Easter.
simple checklist: Tea and buns were served to children from all over Swindon who had
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