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EDUCATION 7Q^3 u' *NORTH
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
SERVING WEST SWINDON: SWIM
Bradon Forest School (11 - 16 years) c @ci
Reid's Piece, Purton. Tel: 770570 OO`
* No waiting lists S'
Headteacher: Mr C Montacute
* Quality lessons
Greendown Community School (11 - 16 years)
* Experienced teachers
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, West Swindon. Tel: 874224
Headteacher: Mr I Matthews * Small classes or individual
tuition
The Ridgeway School (11 - 18 years)
Inverary Road, Wroughton. Tel: 812824 * Everybody catered for
- beginners, improvers and
Headteacher: Mr T Axon
serious swimmers
SERVING HAYDON WICK, WOODHALL PARK, * All ages - 4 to 94
ABBEY MEADS AND TAW HILL:
Hreod Parkway School (11 -1 6)
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon. Tel: 521335
Headteacher: Mr A Fleet
ROMAN CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL accommodation... beNefits...
St Joseph's School (11-18 years)
Upper School, Nythe Road, Swindon. Tel: 825999 e^.lucatioN... family.., health...
Lower School, Queens Drive, Swindon. Tel: 536393
Headteacher: Mr P Wells justice... money... sport...
SCHOOL TRANSPORT leisure... traiNiNg...
Free transport is provided by the Local Education Authority for West
Swindon children to Holy Rood Infant and Junior Schools, and AND ALL THE BITS IN BETWEEN To ZED
Bradon Forest, Ridgeway and St Joseph's Seconda ry Schools.

PRE-SCHOOL Computer database available to search for answers
Pre-School Learning Alliance, 31 The Circle, Pinehurst, Swindon locally and nationally, plus internet access @
Tel: 611145. Advice for parents on pre-schools and playgroups.
The Youth Unit, Link Centre
EDUCATION FOR 16 - 18 YEAR OLDS Drop in or make an appointment or
New College, Helston Road, Park South, Swindon. Tel: 611470 call Jo Marchment on 465466 for details swmon
Swindon College, Regent Circus, Swindon. Tel: 491591
ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education classes in many subjects are held in the schools and
community meeting places across West and North Swindon.
Information on these classes may be obtained from the Area Organiser
based at Greendown Community School. Tel: 871413 or Swindon
College Adult Learning, Freephone 0800 731 2250
THIRD AGE CHALLENGE
Helps local organisations tackle age discrimination, provide
training and guidance and secure new employment for older
people. They offer programmes for individuals and companies
aimed at helping people take control of their lives, function more
effectively and get Back on Track'. Tel: 533370
OLDER PEOPLE It's not too late
The University of the Third Age advances the education of retired
people and assists them in pursueing interests within a social to enrol
environment. For details, call the U3A ring on 431679, Monday, on full-time
Wednesday or Friday, 10.00am to 12 noon.
courses starting
THE WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION September 1999
WEA Swindon Women's Branch runs a range of courses for
women at various locations in Swindon. Course topics include
assertiveness training, car maintenance, self-image, stress
management. Tel: 618233 for details (24 hour answerphone).
Freephone Liz or Christine on: 0800 980 4911
DANCE, ARTS & MEDIA
The Arts Centre, Devizes Road, Swindon. Tel: 614837. It's Your Future.......
Art courses for adults and children in addition to regular drama,
comedy and film shows.
Cre8 Studios, Town Hall, Regent Circus, Swindon. Tel: 463224 Helston Road, Park North
Workshops or one to one sessions in video/film making, script New College
writing and much more for adults and children. Swindon Swindon, SN3 2LA
Swindon Dance, Town Hall, Regent Circus, Swindon. Tel: 463210
Courses and workshops in a variety of dance styles.