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The Link Magazine • June 1995
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Pre-playgroup to open to under 3s
The new Link & Learn playgroup children will also try short tennis Professional
opens on 7 June in the Link Centre and use the Link Centre's mini-
with two morning sessions. gym. Family Portraits
From September the playgroup Unusually, the playgroup will in the
will open every morning. Apart also be opening two afternoon ses-
comfort of your home
from usual playgroup activities, sions for 2 to 3 year olds. Parents
A.B.I.P.P. Qualified
will not have to attend because the
sessions will be staffed by NNEB
Just for Starters or NVQ qualified play workers. Bouncy Castle
Can you spare a little time to help To register a child, collect a form Hire
a neighbour in your community? from the Link Centre Community
Just For Starters is a volunteer Suite. 12'x12' & 14'x14'
led initiative, set up to help people Call Stephanie on For Parties & Events
with enduring mental health prob- Swindon 496286
It's time again for the All with rain covers
lems, living in community homes Ca, for an appointment)
in Swindon. West Swindon
To help them achieve greater Under 5's Festival
independence, purposeful occupa-
tion and increased social contact, Wednesday 24 May - Friday In the heart of the Great Western Community Forest
we need your help. 9 June All Our Own Work
A fun day for all the family
If you enjoy being with people, Art display at the Link Centre
listening and talking or if you have showing off the work of local toddler
any hobbies or interests, please groups and playgroups.
don't hesitate to contact Just For
Monday 19 June
Starters.
Teddy Bears Picnic at Upper
A small team of volunteers is
Shaw Farm, 11am - 2pm.
sought to help JFS participants in-
Hosted by under 5's festival
volved in mural painting, conser- Vit.,i rcue Ci r.nIeI
organisers. After the success of
vation, gardening, woodwork and
last year's picnic, there will be a
light cleaning now! Training and Sevenhampton, Nr Highworth, Swindon SN6 70G. Telephone: 01793 763939
wide range of indoor and outdoor
support is given to volunteers. Open Wednesday to Sunday 2.00.5.00 pm from 11th March to Is: October. Last admission 4.30 pm
activities: parachute games,
Expenses are paid. Come with a 2.00 pm Meet the farm animals 2.30 pm Sheep shearing at weekends
children's races, sandpit, tombola,
friend if you wish. It need only 3.00 pm Tractor and trailer ride (May-September only) .4.30 pm Bottle feeding the animals
face painting and a visit by the ever
take a little of your time - whatever Lambing time in Match and April . Conservation trails to the many and varied wildlife habitats
popular Kooky The Clown, plus Adventure playground . Cream Teas Picnic Area
you wish to give. To find out more
other special visitors. Bring along Spinning and Weaving Displays . Accommodation
please telephone Maggi on 481313
your favourite teddy plus a picnic. Adults £275 Children £1.75 Concessions £225
(days) or Anne on 692596 (eves).
Upper Shaw Farm is opposite Shaw
Ridge School.
TUTORS Bus Wash. Arrive direct or on a RID GEWAY
Thamesdown Transport bus via the
WANTED bus wash. Details from the
Community Suite, Link Centre. PRE-SCHOOL
The WEA Swindon Women's
Branch invite applications from Monday 17 July
women to join their part time Lower Shaw Farm Open Day,
tutor pool. We are interested in 1pm - 4pm Our purpose
See the animals and feed the
all skill areas but in particular are
chickens. Painting, inflatable and
currently looking for tutors with
refreshments will be available, plus designed Oved an
the following areas of expertise:
a variety of stalls. Lower Shaw
• Black Women's Issues
Farm is down Old Shaw Lane,
• Lesbian Issues between the lane and Cartwright Pre-School offers quality
• Car Maintenance for Women Drive. Free.
• Creative Writing Wednesday 9 August education and professional
• Science and Technology National Playday, Walled
• Parenting Issues/Family Issues Garden, Lydiard Park, childcare between 8am
• Women and the Law 11am - 3pm
• Women's History Thamesdown Play Service together and 6pm every weekday,
with Play Forum have organised
• Drumming
this great funday for children of all
• Self Defence 50 weeks per years. (A
ages with their families. Free.
We especially welcome
Please note: Parents are responsible
applications from black for their children at all events. range of schedules available)
women and lesbians as they All events are subject to change
are under-represented in
West Swindon under 5's Workshop &
our tutor pool. The closing Festival Team is made up of 6 volunteers
date for applications is who can be contacted via the Community RIDGEWAY PRE-SCHOOL
Suite, Link Centre, Tel: 871212 ext 234.
Monday 19 June.
New volunteers are always welcome for INVERARY ROAD, WROUGHTON
For an application form and further , on the day' help and new ideas.
information contact Gina or Carole SWINDON
We gratefully acknowledge the support
at the WEA Swindon Women's and financial assistance given by: TEL: (01793) 845572
Branch on (0! 793) 618233. Jardinere, Cairos, Ladybird Books, Renault,
McDonalds, Devere Hotel, Hilton Hotel,
Section 7 (2) (E) of the
RP Scherer Ltd, MGM Cinemas, Styrox An Asquith Court Pre-School
Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies.
UK Ltd, the Oasis and The Link magazine.