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FRESHBROOK & GRANGE PARK
Community clean-up Facechoice
set for 16 June e414 D

'Force For Good,' the campaign setup by Toothill martial arts instruc- Pharmacy
tor Leigh Childs, is coming to Freshbrook on Sunday 16 June to carry Freshbrook Freshbrook Village Centre
out a litter clean up.
Village Centre Your local
The group is based on members towards their local environment,
of the Leigh Childs Tae Kwon-Do and have fun in a group activity Tel: 870226 hair care salon
Academy, but individuals, local which contributes to the good of Open:
community groups such as brown- the community," says Leigh. Opening Times:
ies, cubs and youth clubs who sup- The first 100 participants who Monday - Friday Monday 900am - 500pm
port the Force For Good concept attend the clean-up which starts 9am - 1 pm Tues, Wed 900am . 600pm
are invited to take part. from I 230pm at Freshbrook School 2.1 5pm - 6pm Thursday 900am - 800pm
"The idea is for children in dif- will receive a free Force For Good Friday 9.00am - 700pm
ferent neighbourhoods around the T shirt. For more information, call Saturday Saturday 830am - 1 .30pm
town to gain a positive attitude Leigh Childs on 433896 9am- 12noon
Tel: (01793) 873217
School joins butterfly project

The children of Windmill Hill Sc hool are looking forward to their PETS AT HOME
school grounds becoming a haven for butterflies.
Worried who will look PFS
After seeing the story in last
month's Link magazine launching after your pets whilst SECURITY
the Swindon Flower and Butterfly you're on holiday?
(FAB) project, headteacher David Pets At Home SYSTEMS
Messenger contacted John Ball
could be your answer INSTALLATION &
who is promoting the idea that it is
easy to attract more butterflies just Pets At Home is a service MAINTENANCE OF
by digging sand into West Swin- which cares for all your pets INTRUDER-FIRE
don's heavy clay soil. (except dogs) in their own
"We've planted lots of trees and home anywhere in the ALARM SYSTEMS
shrubs in the grounds to create an West Swindon area only. 74 Victoria Road, Swindon
outdoor classroom, but our efforts
Telephone Sheila Mitchell
to encourage wild flowers in the Tel: (01793) 642792
for further details on
meadow area have not been suc- NACOSS Approved Installer Intruder Alarms
cessful," said David. "John's idea 873062
came just at the right time. What's
more he was willing to help dig Headtencher David Messenger, left,
over the patch and donate some and folio Ball get some help todigover PROBLEM WITH
plants which is great." the wildflower meadow at Windmill
Turn to page 23 to find out more Hill Schoolfrom Rebecca Poole, Joanne
about the FAB project. Green and Jessica Poole SCHOOL HOLIDAYS?

Drama group puts fun into Saturdays Can you take time off work?
A drama teacher is helping to bring out the creative side of children
at the weekends. Need somewhere for your
Joanna Gilfoy from Grange Park wide Building Society, trained at
has set up a Saturday afternoon the London Academy of Music and children to be safe,
drama club in Freshbrook Com- Dramatic Art and the Guild Hall looked after and entertained
munity Centre for children to pick School of Dramatic Art. She de-
up acting skills which will lead to cided to set up two groups, for 4 to
performances and grade exams. 8 year olds and 8 to 12 year olds The answer is
Joanna, who works for Nation- because of a lack of groups where
Joanna with drama group participants children can pick up drama skills. W.A.S.C. Holiday Scheme
Rosie Marr, Glenn Bridges, Ethan "The children use poems, prose,
Cooke and Marlene Cooke mime, improvisation and to act at the Sunshine Room,
out scenes from favourite books,"
said Joanna. "It helps them de- Westlea School
velop vocabulary and basic tech-
nique, and the session has already • Open 8am to 5.30pm during all holidays,
given them lots of confidence." including half-terms and throughout the summer
The group which has been meet-
ing since March is preparing pres- • Available to all children across Swindon
entations for a parents show in
June. The waiting list for summer '96 is now open
Joanna is giving up a week of
her summer holidays to run an
intensive week for 10 to 15 year If your children are 5 to 11 w.E.S.T.L.E.A
olds who will read, rehearse and years old then ring W.A.S.C.
present a play. In the autumn,
children will start to work towards on 0421 419483 or
exams and competitions. (01793) 872380 for details.
For details, call Joanna on
873752. Weullea After School Club is a Registered Charity (No 1026231)