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The Link Magazine • December 2001 35
Playgroup celebrates in a new home
Greendown Playgroup has been relaunched in Grange Park, 15 years
after it first opened at Greendown School.
In April the school announced that the playgroup would have to
vacate the Len Hobbs community suite because student numbers
meant that the room had to be used to deliver the curriculum. A site in
the school ground was offered, and rather than close down, or move
elsewhere, the parents set about finding a building and moving it.
After a summer of hard work and a great deal of stress, the playgroup
reopened on 13 November in its own building on the edge of the school
field. "It has been an incredibly hard six months, raising the money,
getting the building moved and refurbishing it," said chair Jackie
Morgan. "We are just so glad to be functioning again in our own place."
Christmas Bazaar & Grand Official Opening
Saturday 8 December, 1 pm
Greendown Playgroup, Greendown School, Grange Park Home from home, children, staff and committee members
Visit your local playgroup and help with fundraising
in the new Greendown Playgroup building
Men at play Children's Information
Children's playgroups are typically run by women, but the Rainbow Playgroup in Freshbrook can now Service Swindon
boast three men on its volunteer management committee.
13 Market Street, Swindon
Ray Shirley and Andy Robson, male committee in September. have settled in really well."
whose children attend the play- The arrival of the dads has been Chairman Howard Griffiths (by the big top)
group, teamed up with Howard well received. "Some of the par- said, "we wanted to help and give Tel: (01793) 541786
Griffiths, whose wife works there, ents were a bit surprised when the playgroup a strong future. It's
and took up the posts of chairman, they first turned up," said super- nothing to do with gender. We are Call us or call in
treasurer and health and safety visor Frances Cottell. "They have bringing our professional experi- lei us ease your
member on the previously all fe- sorted out quite a few things and ence to help manage the group. &
The Rainbow Playgroup meets childcare worries
Howard Griffiths, Andy Robson and Maria Park get into some Halloween Fun
in the community room at
at the end of October
Freshbrook School and provides CIS is supported by the
play sessions for children age Early Years Development
► ^ from two to four. & Childcare Partnership
For details of places, call Maria Reg. charity: 1081621
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~,+a . ` Park on 345526.

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PRE-SCHOOL

Inverary Road, Wroughton Safe, Loved & Learning
Toddler group for North Swindon children
North Swindon MP Michael Wills dropped into a new parent and ZIP Chdd 7he
toddler group serving Taw Hill, Rodbourne, Moredon and Pinehurst Q
on 9 November.
Officially opening 'Little Angels', which meets at St Mary's Church 9 2uh4 gc€ica
Hall on Cheney Manor Road in Rodbourne Cheney, the father of five
said he was delighted to see another new group for parents and pre-
school children. Quality education
The newly refurbished church hall provides a large space where & childcare for 18
children can play. As the group grows, there are smaller rooms avail- months to 5 years
able where parents with babies can meet in a quieter environment.
Little Angels meets on Fridays between fpm and 3pm. Turn up or Open 51 weeks
call 522379 or 538217 for details.
Michael Wills with Little Angels a year, 8atn-.6pm
Full range of
schedules available
Qualified teachers
following the
nursery foundation
stage
For more information and to arrange a visit,
please contact Mrs I Birch on (01793) 845572