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Two schools ready to open
Builders have been busily putting the finishing touches to two new primary schools in time for the first Need curtains
day of the Autumn term.
made?
At Peatmoor, work by Swindon Invitation to see
Contractors was completed on 21 Peatmoor School TRACEY'S
July, two weeks earlier than sched- A preview evening is being held
uled, giving staff plenty of time to for pupils and residents of COMPLETE
set up classrooms, the library and Peatmoor and Sparcells on Thurs-
other learning areas. day 2 September from 5pm to 8pm. CURTAIN
It is the first school to be built by Teaching staff will show new
Swindon Council since it became a parents and pupils around the SERVICE
unitary authority in 1997, and the school, whilst members from the
first to be built by a Swindon coun- Community Association will be Chair of the Education Committee Prices from:
cil since the 1970s when it last had talking to residents about the fa- councillor Jo Garton, centre, with Ab- Curtains £25
responsibility for education. cilities and opportunities the build- bey Meads headteacher Marilyn Tie backs £15
At Abbey Meads, completion ing can offer in partnership with Brown, right, with deputy head Pelmets £25
has been closer to the deadline and the school. Michaela Cunningham Roman blinds £15
staff were unpacking boxes dur- Austrian blinds £20
ing the holidays to get things ready. Fifth anniversary festival Accessories £5
Both buildings have pre-school planned for Abbey Meads
areas and meeting rooms avail- An event to celebrate the coming Hanging from £15
able for community group use.
together of parents, children and
Rachael Lawrence, deputyheadteacher community groups in Abbey Fitting individually quoted
at Peatmoor School receives the keys Meads is being planned for the Prices exclude material cost
from Swindon Contractors clerk of middle of the term. Free estimating and advice
works Neil Saunders, with coun Jo Headteacher Marilyn Brown Design, making and complete
Garton, centre, Director of Education said, "I'm told by The Link that the fitting service available,
Mike Lusty, left, and John Short, Di- first residents arrived in Abbey including rail fitting, co-ordinating
rector of Swindon Contractors Meads in October 1994. The peo-
accessories (bed linen, cushions
ple who have moved to the area
have waited a long time for their etc), blinds, pelmets, swags & tails
local school and this is an ideal Guaranteed 7 day delivery service
opportunity to mark the anniver-
For details, call
sary and welcome the new school
in the positive spirit of building a Tracey Baker
community." 'el: 01793 88611
Ideas still have to be firmed up,
but Mrs Brown would welcome
ideas from parents and local
line at Abbey Meads School, Hugo DviEI.oPviENT tl
groups for the event. Drop her a
Drive, Abbey Meads, Swindon
SN2 3GY
THROUGH DRAM)X3\

Women's courses lined up Our drama programme is designed to

for Autumn term develop ongoing confidence, self-esteem
Courses on computers, car maintenance, creative writing and confi- and communication ski!'
dence are amongst those on offer from WEA Swindon Women's
Branch this autumn.
PRIMARY CLASSES: Children find oi
On Monday 13 September there is A one day workshop on Groupwork classes fun and highly motivating
an information session at 7pm at Skills - Women Working With Women and parents everywhere are
the Broadgreen Centre for Make takes place on Friday 24 Septem- delighted with the results
Your Experience Count, a free course ber between 10am and 4pm at the
for any woman thinking about Health Hydro (Cost £14) YOUTH THEATRE: Become
making life changes or wanting to Budding writers have an opportu-
boost her confidence. 10 weekly involved in our stimulating
meetings will follow (7pm - 9pm). nity to express themselves and Theatre Arts programme
consider submitting their work for
Introduction to Computers starts publication during an 8 week Crea- for 12 - 17 year olds patch, Principaj,
Tuesday 14 September, 6.45pm - tive Writing course starting on Classes now enrolling at: Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
8.45pm at the Access Computer Wednesday 29 September, 7pm -
Centre, Victoria Road and runs for 9pm at Swindon Foyer, 17-21 Bath Swindon Link Centre, West Swindon (Greendown School), Haydon Wick,
8 weeks. (Cost £37) Road (Cost £37) Croft Sports Centre, Highworth, Wootton Bassett & Cricklade
Confidence and Assertiveness, a Later in the term there are courses
brand new course offering credits on Basic Car Maintenance, Practi- Helen O'Grady
from the Open College Network, cal Aromatherapy and Relaxation
starts with an introductory session and Women's Health. All courses
on Thursday 23 September, 7pm - are free to women on benefit and CHILDREN'S DRAMA ACADEMY
8pm at the Health Hydro followed free creches are available for day-
by 10 weekly meetings, 7pm - 9pm. time sessions. For further details please phone:
This course is offered free to all For information or to book a Principal Jenny Hatch on 01672 520 528
women. place, telephone 618233.