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MONKEY SANTA
Dial up for information
Last month saw the successful launch of a new government funded 4 MAYHEM SPECIALS
one-stop children's information service, aimed at parents and carers Children's Party Supplies
with children aged 0 to 14 years. at the Swindon &
Mail Order Catalogue
If you're looking for a child- dren can obtain this information Cricklade Railway,
minder, searching for a primary by making just one telephone call. All you'll need for Blunsdon Station
school or simply trying to organ- Staff at Trio have already re- any child's party
ise your child's social life contact ceived a large number of calls Christmas stocking fillers Sunday 5th December
Trio Childcare Connection. thanks to the October Link story. loads to choose from Sunday 12th December
They are managing a project Project Director, Gerry Gardner
which stores contact numbers and explained, "we were impressed by Call us on: (01793) 497551 or Saturday 18th &
data covering childcare, private the number of people who called 433998 for your FREE copy
and local authority schools, facili- after The Link came out. Many just Stress free party Sunday 19th December
ties for children with disabilities, wanted to say what a good idea it shopping at home
and clubs. Parents, carers or chil- was, and it was about time. SWINDON'S REAL RAILWAY
"We are creating a one-stop-
Freshbrook group now shop for parents by providing a
central contact point for the infor-
takes two year olds mation they need. Older children Swim
Rainbow Playgroup which meets may also want to use the service
in the Community Room at Fresh- for themselves." * No waiting lists &- 00 L
brook School has recently been Although at first it will be pre-
registered by Social Services to dominately about childcare, the * Quality lessons
take two year olds. project will be gathering informa- * Experienced teachers
The sessions take place on Tues- tion about groups and facilities
day and Thursday, 1pm to 3pm. which will be of use to parents and * Small classes or individual
Parents who would like to know carers. tuition
more can drop into a session or call Swindon Borough Council has * Everybody catered for
Lynne Burch on 874842 to arrange funded the project as part of a gov- - beginners, improvers and
a time. ernment strategy, which states all serious swimmers
Playgroup workers Ros Goody and local authorities, should have a
Lynne Burch with Charlotte Walpole, children's information service. * All ages - 4 to 94
George McKie, Fraaz Naquui, War- A nationally coordinated data-
wick Hors burgh base on the internet is to be
launched in December.
The telephone lines are open
from 9.30am to 5pm daily. Callers
outside these times can leave a
message for a project worker to Ridgeway Pre-School
respond. The telephone number is
541786.
Inverary Road, Wroughton
New north pre-school
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Abbey Meads is set to have a new Q# C/z& Loved and I.e 3
pre-school at a time when demand
for places is rapildy increasing as 7 /rz /3eot 9#c .2
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The pre-school to be called 'Lit-
tle Suntans' will be run by a parent
committee which was elected at a Quality education
meeting in September. and childcare
Eczema support The group is currently working
A new self-help group in North towards a charity status so that for 2 years to
Swindon is available for parents of fundraising events can take place.
children suffering from eczema It is intended the pre-school will 5 years
Formed by Trudy Davis from meet at the new Church of Christ
Woodhall Park, the group cur- the Servant, which is due to open Open 50 weeks
rently has ten members and meets at Abbey Meads Village Centre,
in her home twice a month on a next June. a year, 8am-6pm
Saturday,l0am -12 noon. If num- Interested parents requiring
bers continue to grow they will more information should contact Full range of
choose a larger venue. either Angie on 706469 or Sharon For more
To join call Trudy on 728671. on 702163. schedules information and
Centre toddler group has places available to arrange
rarent and toddler group, which meets in the Link Centre, a visit,
.ies for new members with newborns up to three years old. Qualified teachers please contact
2r Eileen Pringle says it is a'particularly good for people new following the
and also mums with babies. There are a variety of toys Mrs D Bailey
nd activities are organised for older children, nursery outcomes
s: meets on Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm in the Community (01793) 845572
For details call Eileen on 877125. for learning