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14 AT YOUR LIBRARY
Books for babes encourages young readers
upite" terns 1999 is the National Year of Reading and, as part of our commitment to literacy, Swindon Borough

Libraries are supporting the national Bookstart project, writes group librarian Joyce Kirk-Brown.
The scheme was officially Thanks to sponsorship by consistently higher marks not only
launched on 24 March in the Brunel Sainsbury's, each pack consists of in English but also in Maths.
Centre by Swindon South MP Julia an attractive canvas bag contain- If your child falls outside the
Drown and supported by local ing two board books, a laminated target age range of seven to nine
sporting celebrities. action rhyme placemat, a helpful months, there is no need to miss
Website Design, The project is a joint venture be- advice leaflet, suggestions for fur- out on these benefits. Even with-
tween public libraries and health ther reading and information about out a Bookstart pack your child
Setup & visitors. The Bookstart packs are Swindon libraries. will benefit from using your local
given out by health visitors at the It is impossible to overstate the library. We have lots of board
Maintenance seven-to-nine month checkup, importance of early literacy devel- books and picture books to loan,
when around 85% of parents at- opment and pilot projects of the regular storytimes for the under
Call Mark Hodgson on tend. The aim nationwide is to scheme have shown dramatic re- fives and staff who will offer help-
(01793) 879381 reach every baby in the UK by the sults. Parents reported that look- ful advice. It costs nothing to join.
end of the year. ing at books became one of their Please remember to bring some-
child's most enjoyable activities, thing with your name and address
more books were bought and more on it, such as a family allowance
COOPERS CHEMIST visits to libraries made. book or drivers licence, if you
Attention span and concentra- haven't visited us before.
WEST SWINDON CENTRE
tion levels were increased with For further information contact
Fine fragrances, benefits lasting at least into the West Swindon Library on 465555,
Specialists in PVCU, first two years of primary school. Moredon Library on 464490 or Cen-
toiletries, ear piercing
windows, doors and Once at school, children scored tral Library on 463238
etc.
conservatories, Joyce Kirk-Brown shows off a Bookstart pack to Wes flea fire station sub-officer
APS, developing & printing also carpentry, fencing, Martin Lloyd and his son Sam, 6 months, and Sandra Mitchell from Fresh-
One free 35mm 24 exp film
patios, floor tiling.
with every 35mm roll
22 Ravens Walk
developed on the premises
Tel: 872033 Wootton Bassett
Telephone:
Open 7 days a week
01793 848177
Mon - Fri gam - 8pm,
Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 1 Oam - 3pm or 01793 770596

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CHINESE TAKE-AWAY

WEST SWINDON CENTRE ^ Stories for Comic Relief
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TEL: 886871 Children from Oliver Tomkins Infants School nursery class visited the
West Swindon library dressed as their favourite characters on Red Nose
Day to enjoy the weekly story time.
Opening Hours: (Open Bank Holidays) Monday - Saturday 12noon - 2pm Librarian Robert Cotterill reads stories to under 5s every Friday
(Sunday lunch closed) Monday - Sunday 5pm - 11 pm between 10.30am and 11am. There are also nursery rhymes and songs
Unit B3, West Swindon District Centre to join in with. Parents, carers and children should just turn up and
participate.

Chicken and Sweetcorn Chowder
(serves 4)
Ingredients: Seasonings:
2oz breast of chicken 1/2 tsp white wine
1/2 tin sweetcorn cream I tsp salt
1 beaten egg a 1/2 tsp sugar
3 cups chicken stock pinch white pepper
dash of sesame oil
Garnish:
2-3 tbsp cornflour s
1 sprig parsley
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Method:
1. Wash and mince chicken breast. Marinate with white wine, pinch of salt, pepper and
1/2 tsp cornflour for 10 minutes
2. Heat saucepan with 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Stir in the minced chicken until slightly
cooked. Add the chicken stock, bring to the boil. Pour in sweetcorn cream and season.
3. Thicken chowder with cornflour solution. Blend in beaten egg, garnish with parsley
and serve