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Getting ready for a birthday party Auction for charity
20 day offer The Haydon Centre has a series of events and
The Haydon Centre Out of promotions leading up to its fifth birthday on H North Swindon Lions are holding
School Club which meets 10 August. In May, look out for a charity auction and social event
every week day is offering 4 May. 45+ Pentathlon. A FREE chance to try out a range of activities aimed at people living in north
a FREE session to parents of for the 45+: short-mat bowls, badminton, table tennis, aerobics, circuits Swindon and particularly new-
5 to 12 year olds. comers to Abbey Meads.
7 - 12 May. Beamish Promotion in the bar. The social evening takes place at
The club is ideal for working
parents, or parents who want 25 May. Sly Fox Camp. The regular Saturday morning activities for the Plough Inn at Badbury on
Monday 20 May, 8pm, with Swin-
to give their child a treat. youngsters at 1991 prices. More spaces than usual will be on offer.
don's top auctioneer Roderick
Cut out this voucher and Starting 24 May. Circuits Plus, 7.1 5pm - 845pm. The first 5+ heart rating
Whightman accepting bids.
present it at the centre. fitness class in Thamesdown. A complete hour and a half workout
For more information on how to
Offer valid between demanding an advanced level of fitness. join the Lions and on this event,
3 May and 31 May 1996 Contact Reception on 706666 for information on centre activities. call Paul Smith on 486049.
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Place to organise the garden Players make move ready
Unlike many other garden centres, for new production
at Grange Farm Nurseries you can
actually meet the people who have The Haydon Players are on the Despite the players' success,
spent the winter raising the plants move in May. The group has ex- help is still needed to build a dedi-
you are buying. panded in the four years since its cated backstage team and the
The nursery, run by Valerie and inception and success has meant group would like to hear from any-
Alan Trotman, tucked away be- the search for a new venue with a one wishing to do lighting, sound,
tween Haydon Wick and Abbey permanent stage. props, costume and set design.
Meads, is an ideal place to browse The refurbished stage and light- If you'd like to get 'in on the act'
for bedding plants and pick up ing set-up at Moredon Commu- you should contact group chair-
flowers to go into hanging bas- nity Centre proved to be just what man, Pete Craven on 723493 (eve-
kets. There is also an excellent they were looking for and rehears- nings only).
range of roses, trees and shrubs to als are now in full swing for their
improve the established, or create spring production, the farce 'Out
the brand new, garden. of Focus' which can be seen at the Big target set for
It's well worth a visit to experi- centre on 22, 23 and 24 May from church expansion
ence the Grange Farm motto: Not 730pm.
just a garden centre, more a gar- Emmanuel URC
Valerie and Alan Trotman deners paradise. Scouts look needs your help.
for leader A rapidly expanding congrega-
Huge selection of basket The 1st Swindon Sea Scouts in tion and a commitment to meeting
Haydon Wick would like to thank the needs of the local community
and bedding plants all who used the Scouts Christmas means that extensions to the build-
post last December. From their ing are required. The church is
selling and posting point in committed to raise £28,000 within
GRANGE FARM Safeway the group sold over 8,600 the next four years so this work
stamps and delivered 5,811 cards, can go ahead.
NURSERIES raising £680 for their funds. A series of fund raising events
The troop are currently looking have been planned including con-
where you can buy unusual and hard to find varieties of Fruit for a uniformed leader to help with certs, treasure hunt, auction, buy a
Trees, Herbaceous Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, Alpines, their activities. Interested? Then brick and an austerity lunch.
Heathers, Conifers, Roses, Rockery Plants & Paving Slabs contact Scout Leader, Tony Kilburn If you would like to help with
any of the events, have items suit-
on 534982 for details.
Not just a Garden Centre 91 able for auction or would like to
- more a gardeners' paradise Ladies plan make a donation contact Sue Mar-
tin on 722446
11 May fete
fr\
Stockists of unusual and hard to find varieties
HAYDON END LANE, HAYDON WICK
The Emmanuel Thursday Group Cake decorators
had a busy 1995 raising £1,439 for
a variety of local charities. Among call to other
The Double the beneficiaries were the Sadler sweet people
Unit and the Wiltshire Childrens
Holiday Scheme and the group are The British Sugarcraft Guild meet
Glazing Doctor hoping that 1996 will prove to be monthly at the Haydon Centre for
just as successful.
demonstrations by skilled decora-
Plans are already in hand for a tors, workshops and visits to local
fete at Emmanuel on 11 May. exhibitions. Whether you are
Swindon's window & door The group extend a warm wel- handy with the icing or a beginner
repair service come to any ladies who would like thinking of taking up a new hobby
the guild has something for you.
to join them and a varied pro-
gramme of speakers, visits and Anyone thinking of joining is
(01793)431788 events have been arranged. Guest invited along as a guest initially.
speaker for their meeting on 23 Monthly meetings take place 7pm
May is Marie McClusky from the - 9pm and it's best to check dates
Mobile: 0973 - 452843 Town Hall Dance Studio. with centre reception on 706666.
For more information about the For further details, phone Guild
Sealed Units, Handles, Locks, Hinges group and its activities call Sue secretary Eleanor Merryweather
Martin on 722446. on 875475.

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