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8 HAYDON WICK
The new Haydon Leigh School line up The 40 youngsters at the new Hay-
don Leigh School are just waiting
to move into their brand new build-
ing on Thursday 2 November.
They came together for the first
time last month in a mobile at
Greenmeadow School where they
are sharing facilities.
The children will have an extra
long half term because the
headteacher Jon Swaffield and his
staff need a few days to prepare
the classrooms after the contrac-
tors have handed the building over.
The first children of Haydon Leigh
School with their staff. Headteacher
Jon Swaffleld, centre, and from left,
Susan Wray, Educational Support
Assistant, Jo Chisholm, deputy head,
Lynne Fletcher, administration officer,
Helen Smith, teacher
No have a go
The Haydon Centre's first annual
Funtathlon, due to be held as part
of the Thamesdown Games week-
end, had to be cancelled through
lack of entries.
"It is very disappointing" said a
spokesperson from the centre.
"Perhaps it was just too early in
Bowlers promote concert Women's get together the season".
The ever popular Kentwood Choir are making a welcome return Women wishing to meet new Organisers were hoping for a
to the Haydon Centre in October with a concert promoted by friends and enjoy a variety of dem- bumper turnout of families wish-
Haydon Wick Bowling Club on Saturday 14th at 7.30pm. onstrations, speakers and activi- ing to 'have a go' at a number of
Tickets are available now at £3.50 or £3 (concs) from Barry Smith ties may be interested in the fun sporting challenges with
on 722972, Les Haines on 725395 or Duncan Harper on 644239. Emmanuel Thursday Group which vouchers from Olympus Sports
meets at Emmanuel IJRC on alter- World as prizes.
nate Thursday evenings from 8pm, Despite this year's lack of inter-
HIGHWORTH'S ONLY INDEPENDENT during term time. est, the centre hopes to be running
Already this year the group have the event again in 1996.
enjoyed a visit and tour of Ridge-
M.O.T. ing evening at Superbowl, as well Playgroup places
way Hospital and a ten pin bowl-
available
as raising over £750 for charity.
To find out more call Sue Martin Still looking fora playgroup place
for your child?
on 722446.
St John's Playgroup, a friendly,
Testing Station community run group, currently
Leader needed has a number vacancies.
for Petrol & Diesels The 1st Swindon Sea Scouts, who Themed craftwork, structured
are celebrating their 25th birthday activities designed to stimulate
this year, require a uniformed learning through play and a spe-
Scout section leader to help with a cial rising 5s group to prepare chil-
sJI
troupe which numbers just over25 dren for school are just some of the
NOW. 'ir members. advantages offered.
If you enjoy working with young
Interested parents are welcome
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