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The Link Magazine • September 1995
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Churches in the West Swindon Lydiard Park and at Holy Trinity
Ecumenical Project are launching Church, Shaw. A 'Pram Service'
Link Centre Charity Market special church services in Septem- will be held at All Saints, Lydiard
Saturday 16 September, 10am - 12 noon ber with particular emphasis on Millicent. There will be songs, sto-
under 5s, their parents, grandpar- ries, prayers, craft activities and a
Stalls available to community groups and voluntary ents and their carers. time for refreshment and chat af-
organisations cost £3. To book 871212 ext 234 Each week during term-time, terwards.
'First Steps' services will be held at For the times of each service,
Toothill Church, St Marys in refer to the advertisement below.
ESSED' FOR TYME
Good foundations Children's Day
ing service for creased busy people
in French Freshbrook Church is holding a
Tel: 875170/875171 'Thank God for Children Day' on
Saturday 16 September, 12 noon
local collection and delivery to 4pm.
Organiser Bola Clemo says,
'Children are a gift of the Lord.
This has been true through the
ARE YOU A generations and that is how we all
got here. The fun day atFreshbrook
WORKING PARENT? Church aims to recognise God as
being the giver of children, and to
The Big Adventure gives you peace of mind encourage community spirit where
people can meet and get to know
The Big Adventure After School Club is open between 3pm and 6pm each other.'
throughout the week for children aged 5 to 11 in the Len Hobbs Suite There will be races for all age
at Greendown Community School. We provide: groups, drawing/painting compe-
titions, a bouncy castle, a ball pool,
* Qualified staff * Quality care * A varied activity programme Pascal Watson with two GCSE stu- book and craft stalls, plus refresh-
* Light snacks and refreshment dents, Shahbaz Paymani from Peat- ments. The day ends with an open
moor and Caryl Moreton from
To find out more and to book a place, Wootton Bassett air service between 330pm and
4pm dedicated to children and to
phone Tracey Bailey on (0793) 875992 A French teacher is establishing the community.
or 0374 - 800617 for a Big Adventure more classes for children who want Everybody of all ages is wel-
to learn the language. come to attend. "It will do us good
information pack
Pascal Watson, from Toothill, to acknowledge God and to en-
takes after-school French classes courage the positive things in our
in five West Swindon primary community," says Bola.
schools and also runs small home
WHY learning groups. It's Mondays again
Pascal says, "It's so important
for children to start learning a lan-
guage early. They pick up the The Mondays Group ic'ill be start-
ing again on Monday 4 Septem-
DON'T words, phrases and most impor- ber announces Pam Pixton.
tant the accent. It gives them con-
fidence and a very good start when Mondays is a group for women
they go on to secondary school who want time and space to look
when they are starting to get a bit at things that are important to
YOU? shy." them in their lives.
The primarysessions cost £2.50
In the past the group has talked
an hour. about difficult behaviour in chil-
A Church service for the Under 5's Pascal Watson also teaches small dren, women's 'health and being
groups of GCSE students. Her assertive. It has also held ses-
and their parents, grandparents and carers. Wednesday class emphasises con- sions on reflexology, crafts, re-
versation and on Saturday she laxation and dealing with stress.
Each week during term-time, usually including works on French grammar and In the future we hope to look at
• songs, stories and prayers exam preparation. massage, diet, coping with stress,
Parents who want their children
• craft activity to learn French can contact Pascal expressional art etc.
• time for drinks, toys and chat
on 870549. Every other week the group holds
a general chat and mutual sup-
Mondays 10:30am - 12:00pm "First Steps" in Toothill Church
From: Mon 111 Sept Contact: Ruth Barrett Ir 430423 Transport Fun Day port session, which gives those
Science Museum, Wroughton who wish, an opportunity to share
Wednesdays 10:15-11:30am "First Steps" in St Mary's Stable Room with others any difficulties they
Contact: Claire Camm
From: Weds 131h Sept ir 850502 Sunday 10 September may be currently experiencing in
access for St Mary's Church is off Hay Lane, parking is free for this lOam-5pm a supportive and caring environ-
event £2 per person, children free ment.
Have A Go at driving a car, HGV,
Wednesdays 1 :45-2:45pm"Pram Service" All Saint's Lydiard Millicent Bus, Motorbike, Go-kart The group meets weekly on a
61h
From: Weds Sept Contact: Ruth Walker ' 872932 Monday between 12.30pm and
Arena events, Displays, Police
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30am Driving School, Stalls, Science 2pm in the Community Suite at
"First Steps" in Shaw Church
From: Thurs 7 11, Sept Contact: Heather Gaff ' 873340 Museum Exhibits, Craft Stalls the Link Centre.
The group is free as is childcare.
Organised by Association of
The Parish of West Swindon and the Lydiards Swindon Motorcycle Clubs For information, call Pam Pixton
on 445566 (Link Centre) ext 261.