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Two farms to visit in April Mega fundraising oo^t TIC yp^^'

Roves Farm near Highworth will Eastbrook Farm at Bishopstone, The Friends of Brook Field School
be open every day during the east of Swindon, has a free open would like to thank all those who
Easter holidays until Sunday 11 day on Saturday 24 April between made their fundraising auction on 1
April. Its a really busy time for 11am and 3pm. The 1,350 acre 5 March an outstanding success,
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farmers Rupert and Joanna Burr farm is renowned nationally for its writes Lindford Madley.
with hundreds of expectant ewes organic produce and this is a GWRfm's Gary Vincent was on
ready to deliver. There are also chance to see how healthy and very top form and ensured top prices
hundreds of lambs already born. tasty food can be produced using were bid for the items on offer. Washing machines • Fridges
The farm is open between 11am high animal welfare standards and Over £5,000 was raised during the p
to 5pm and there is plenty to do without antibiotics. evening. okers Dryers • Twin tubs & more
whatever the weather. Cuddle, Farmer Helen Browning and her The money will be used to pur-
stroke and bottle feed the lambs, staff will be giving guided tours, chase numeracy, literacy and In-
play in the indoor ball park or take including tractor rides on to the formation Communications Tech-
one of several walks around the Ridgeway. A barbeque will be nology (ICT) resources which
farm to see the wildlife and many available serving up organic burg- could not otherwise be afforded 221 Kingshill Road Swindon
interesting features such as the ers and sausages from Eastbrook from the school budget. Open Mon - Sat 9.00am to 5.30pm
maze in a field of willow trees. animals.
Rupert Burr with new born lambs
Parent and baby O( I ( S/ E
group up north Made to tt
Maureen Spinks, Deaconess at measure curtains,
Abbey Meads, is restarting the f swags, & tails.
Parent and Tiny group in April. All other valances, Host Families
Mums, dads or carers are in-
vited to bring their under ones to 1 R-blinds, London, etc. required for young foreign
Free measuring & quotations
Hayward Close, Abbey Meads, on students attending English
Full fitting service available
Friday mornings at 10am. language courses in Swindon.
Handmade footstools to order
Children can play with toys, Re-upholstery of dining chairs etc.' Six day programme arranged
while parents can have a coffee Good remuneration
and a chat.
For more details call Maureen Please contact Nita Martin
on 706558. on (01672) 539368
or(01672)539561
1 Apsley House Arcade, Wootton Bassett,
for details
Parent group to the rescue
Fed up with tantrums? Infuriated with answering back? Want more
ideas about managing behaviour and parenting?
If you're saying yes, yes, yes to these questions, the West Swindon Giving Your Child
Parenting Group is for you.
A free six week course begins on Wednesday 14 April, from fpm to The Best
3pm, at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Shaw Village Centre. A creche is also
free. The only cost is the refreshments. In Quality Education
For more information about the group, call health visitor Catherine 4
Hamersley on 877233. 13 Ridgeway Pre-School
e L Inverary Road, Wroughton
, oved and Lead
Quality education and childcare

ip s for 24 months to 5 years
., Open 50 weeks a year, 8am-6pm

COME AND SEE ... PLAY, TRY & BUY Full range of schedules available
ON DISPLAY IN OUR FARMHOUSE GARDEN
Slides • Climbing Frames • Swings • Trampolines • Tractors/Trailers
Sandpits • Play Sand • Nursery Equipment • Rubber Tiles & much more Qualified teachers following the
nursery outcomes
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All top quality timber Swing Frames • Slides • Play Houses for learning
• Climbing Frames • Tree Houses • Sandpits, etc.
Indoors: Infant Rocking Chairs • Tables • Desks • Dolls Houses
Garages • Castles • Farms • Toy Boxes & much more
Please contact
Directions: At J13 M4 take A34 towards Oxford. '
• 1st left to Beedon. Follow signs to Beedon through Mrs G Simonds
World's End. 1st right to Hamstead Norreys. 3/4 mile on left on (01793) 845572
(Mrs Simonds is a
trained nursery
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