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HAYDON WICK & WOODHALL PARK 5
Mayor puts on surprise party Can you help Goldilocks?
There's always a first time for everything and in the thirty years since Local drama group The Haydon Players are rehearsing their panto-
forming the Haydon Wick WI had never visited the Mayor's parlour. mime, an adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, to be per-
formed in January. Can you help make this production a success?
This was put right on 11 No-
vember when twenty members The group is urgently looking for a keyboard player to accompany
travelled to the civic offices to meet the songs and provide some background music.
the Mayor, coun Brian Ford. Lou Carter from The Haydon Players said, "we are also looking for
"We were expecting tea and bis- non-speaking characters to have walk on parts. Off stage we need help
with make up, lights and scenery. Extra muscles moving scenery
cuits, said WI President Sue
Williams. "It was a lovely surprise would also be appreciated."
to be entertained with wine and If you can help, call Lou on 692123, or visit the players in rehearsal
nibbles." at Moredon Community Centre on Mondays at 8pm.
She said the Mayor provided a
fascinating insight to his office. He Come Dancing
talked about the civic silver kept in A Tea Dance will be held on Sunday 6 December, from 2.30pm to 5pm
the parlour and also the town twin- at the Haydon Centre. This sequence and ball room dancing session is
ning with Salzgitter and Ocotal. ideal for regular dancers and newcomers. To book a ticket at £1.50, call
WI members also tried on the into the Haydon Centre.
mayoral robes.
Newest branch members Sally Allen
and Molly Newman inspect the may-
or's mace with coun Brian Ford good eon pani

Hreod has twins Hairdressing Salon
Andrew Fleet, Hreod Parkway headteacher took a three day trip to Ladies and Gents Hairdressing and Barbers
Swindon's German twin town in early November. But, this was no
holiday. London Trained Stylist
"Very successful and tiring," der the Third Reich, whilst the Free Consultation and Advice
was how Andrew Fleet described Salzgitter Gymnasium is very
his trip to Salzgitter. The purpose modern. Not only are the build- Guaranteed Personal Service
behind the visit was to explore a ings very different, the German
twinning arrangement with two education system has very strict Free Drinks • Free Parking
German schools. testing regimes. Good Company Hairdressing Salon
The outcome is that Hreod Summing up the visit, Mr Fleet Freshbrook Village Centre, Swindon
Parkway has created links with described the enthusiastic commit- KtRASTASE
the Anton Raky Realschüle and ment between staff at senior levels Telephone (01793) 873217
the Salzgitter Gymnasium. Mr of all three schools to build future
Fleet also spent considerable time links. "It has been very interesting
speaking to the heads, senior staff to be able to spend time with pro-
and English teaching staff at both fessionals in the German educa- oiiuçbroIu
schools about curriculum and tion system. We hope to build Z1E
school management issues. greater cultural understanding by
As part of the European German and English students
Comenius Project the initial goal learning together." Rt5taurant &7,12 ar
is to extend pupil's reading and 1=0
writing skills in English and Ger-
man. In addition the schools in- Fireman for the day Hook, Nr Wootton Bassett, Swindon
tend to focus on a comparative Year 7 Hreod student Nathan Bai-
study with Year 8 and 9 students. ley from Carraway Drive spent a Tel: (01793) 852357
"This will involve studying the day at Westlea Fire Station on 7
differences between the two re- November.
gions, establishing environmen- He took a trip in the fire engine, Excellent beers & wholesome house wines
tal areas and monitoring wildlife tried out fire fighting equipment
in both countries," said Mr Fleet. and was shown around the train- For an evening meal in pleasant
"Students at all the schools will ing smokehouse.
correspond using traditional Nathan with leading Leading Fire- surroundings, try our own:
penpal links and e-mail. Exchange fighter Neil Chamberlain
visits will also be arranged. Chicken Cognac 'i Lamb Demerara
In the future it is hoped busi- i Salmon Citrus
ness communities in both areas
will form links and work along- To name just afew of our special delights
side youngsters and offering extra
input to their project work." all prepared at the Bolingbroke
He added that a congress of
teachers and students is being Sunday lunchtime roast
planned for next summer term to Open Tuesday to Sunday 12noon - 2.30pm;
develop the Comenius project.
The Salzgitter Gymnasium 7pm - 10.30pm. Closed Monday.
places emphasis on all sports and
Mr Fleet said he would be explor- Booking advisable for our 30 cover restaurant
ing the possibility of sporting com-
petitions between the schools. Christmas menu available from
The cultural experience was a
fascinating one for Mr Fleet. The 1st to 24th December by booking only
Anton Raky School was built un-