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16 The Link Magazine • October 2002
Toothill toddlers come together
Act 3
After several years without any
Drama Classes voluntary pre-school provision in
Hayden Centre and The Link the area, anew parent and toddler
Starting October group has been formed in
Also at Old Town and Stratton Toothill.
Classes 7 - 11 and 11 - 16 Games, crafts and songs are or-
ganised by Julie Batson from the
DRAMA IS FUN!!!
West Swindon Family Project and
Try one of our friendly classes I I Swindon community worker Pam
Contact: Natalie Bright BA (Hons) Pixton.
PGCE (qualified teacher of drama) The group meets at Toothill
or Nick Rowe Community Centre on Mondays
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Tel: 512462 or 486998 gam to 11am and the cost is £1 per f ,
family.
We also do children's theme
parties, karaoke, face painting Turn up and take part or call
and body art Julie on 871303 or Pam on 465462.
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Mums and toddlers get together at Toothill Co mmuriity Ceirh c
National
Family project celebrates 20 years
P ,p .1 SchoolwearJ=L ilL I Families involved with the West Swindon Family and Community
Project came together to celebrate the two decades since it was
Ne stock a wide range of schoolwear. Ages 4 -18 catered for, including: formed.
Originally setup by the National Allyson Cardin. "The fact that the
• JUNIOR BOYS slim fit and sturdy fit trousers
Children's Home (NCH) with project is managed by people liv-
(sturdy fit are especially popular - extra room without the extra leg length)
i funding from Thamesdown and ing in the community means there
* SENIOR GIRLS 3/4 sleeve blouse in stretch fabric Wiltshire County Council, the is a sense of ownership and users
* Sweatshi rts, cardigans and knitwear in red, bottle, navy. grey. royal and maroon project moved to its house at 15 feel comfortable about coming to
GainsboroughWay,Freshbrookin 'the house' to join in with the
• SPORTSWEAR - large selection in stock
1986. groups we run."
d Official stockists of Brownies. Cubs, Scouts and Guides uniforms It later gained independence For details of groups and activi-
from NCH and this is a factor in its ties run by the family project, drop
* We also stock a full range of Hush Puppy shoes P^ SES
success said project manager in or call 871303.
Unit 39 Brunel Arcade Swindon Tel: 01793 520843
Pre-schoolers help CALM
Children from Ridgeway Pre-school took
part in the Wroughton carnival parade
on 13 July and raised £200 for Swindon
y
based cancer charit CALM.
"We all dressed up and painted our
faces as animals and had a lovely time,"
said nursery manager Theresa Birch. "I'm
glad we were able to collect so much
money for CALM. The volunteers who
run it do so much good work with chil-
dren who have cancer and give families
such important support."
Collecting for CALM Matthew Birch

Good as new shop is ten years old
A long time Link advertiser is celebrating her tenth year in business
selling good quality seconds.
Connie Croker, who used to live
^ in Freshbrook before moving to °k
it
Abbey Meads, opened Wear it We ll " "
ets 6,e,, dmg .
in Old Town to provide an outlet
open; g Ho
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for previously enjoyed clothing. s^' r_ sed
"Our success comes from the
high standards I maintain," said
Connie. "I'm pretty ruthless and I
will only accept garments which
are recent fashions and in very
good condition. That way our cus-
tomers find top label items by
Morgan, Oasis, Next, Giant, Wallis
and Principles, at nowhere near
top prices." shop is only a few yards from the
One of the main problems Prospect Place car park.
Connie has faced over the years is For a great bargain at sensible
that Wear it Well is a bit difficult to prices, make a visit to Wear it Well
find. Located in North Street, the soon. Telephone 695223.