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12 The Link Magazine • September 2003
Parenting in West Swindon
Meadowpark Nursery ATTENTION 'I've tried everything; I don't know what else to do?' 'I feel I'm
& Pre-Prep School banging my head against a brick wall.' 'Why do I have to keep saying
Calcutt Street ALL PARENTS the same things over and over again?' 'There's got to be a better way
Cricklade, Swindon Jo Jingles now has classes to bring up children.'
in Abbey Meads "Does this sound familiar?" asks health visitor Catherine Hamersely.
STOP PRESS "The different approaches to bringing up children will be examined at
* MUSIC * SINGING
Our baby nursery a parenting course starting in September. It will be relaxing and
* MOVEMENT *
has expanded to create enjoyable, you'll find support, have some laughs, make new friends,
Autumn Term classes on Tuesdays become a happier parent; and you won't believe the difference it can
a rare opportunity for
9.30 - 10.15 Walking to 2 years make to your children."
back-to-work mums 10.30 - 11.00 6 months to walking
An introductory evening takes place on Wednesday 10 September,
to register their babies 11.15-12.00 2 - 3 years 7pm, West Swindon Health Centre. To book a place call Catherine
for an immediate start 12.15-1.00 3 - 5 years Hamersely at the West Swindon Health Centre on 877233.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Contact Mrs S Hanbury CALL VIRGINIA MARTIN ON: Parenting in North Swindon
or Mrs R Kular on 01453 839464 The North Swindon Family Centre is running an eight week course
01793 752600
for parents wanting to understand their children and get along better
with them.
Starting on Thursday 25 September, 9.30am to 11.30am, the sessions
< The springboard will take place at the centre in Atworth Close, Penhill.
A limited free creche is available. For details call Shena Price, Family
to confidence Support Worker or Edd Edgell, Fathers Development Worker on 705810.
for your child
.S KI1,LS FOR Ill I.
Fit for mums and mums to be
Tumble Tots is Britain's leading national active play programme, Ruth Barrett is starting new fitness classes at Toothill Church for
for children from 6 months to 7 years, designed to build their expectant mums and also women who have just had babies.
self confidence. We offer a structured programme of
child development that makes learning fun. Postnatal exercise Ruth also runs Aerobic Praise, an
From Tuesday 9 September,l0am. aerobic work-out, toning exercises,
As a member of Tumble Tots your child will be able to: An 8 week course tailored to the stretch and relaxation with a Chris-
3 Develop Et improve physical skills of agility, balance Et co-ordination needs of women in the early post- tian meditation, all to modern
3 Learn and grow in a fun filled and safe environment, under the natal period — babies are welcome Christian music. These sessions are
supervision of fully trained and qualified staff
3 Improve social skills and be more confident and self assured too. The course fee is £48; conces- aimed at the whole person — mind
3 Take advantage of discounts from various attractions across the UK sions are available. and body - and take place on Mon-
Antenatal relax & unwind days 7.30pm and on Wednesday,
For information about your local centre call From Wednesday 10 September, 10am, term time only. The cost is
Sue Dobson on 01235 868119 or e-mail: [email protected] 12.30pm. A half hour session for £3 or £1 concessions.
pregnant women covering relaxa- Ruth is a qualified ABI Exercise &
tion techniques, breathing exer- Fitness instructor. For more de-
cises, posture and pelvic floor care. tails call 886394 or mail:
The cost is £2.50 per session. [email protected].
(Term-time only) www.abi-exercise.co.uk
Teddies Information on education and schools in West Swindon

Nurseries Swindon Council education welfare officers Faye Butler and Barbara
Langham will be available to talk to parents at the West Swindon
It was the best start Family Project, 15 Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook on Fridays 12 Sep-
tember and 10 October, 9.30am to 11.30am.
Anybody requiring information and advice on primary and second-
possible for my child ary education in the area is welcome to attend.
• Excellence in all areas of care and development Playgroup places for September
• Qualified, experienced and caring staff Upper Shaw Farm Playgroup, which is celebrating its fifteenth year,
has sessions for pre-school children.
• Fun, exciting and imaginative environment
The group has an experienced staff, and superb facilities including
• Nurturing individual development for children aged a purpose built outdoor play area. For details call Pam Porter on
from three months to five years 877936.
Open 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, with flexible hours and full-time, Playgroup says thanks for helping
part-time and half-day sessions. Everyone at Jellytots would like to say a big thankyou to the follow-
ing organisations for their support in connection with its fundraising
With over 30 nurseries, Teddies Nurseries is one of the activities over the last 12 months.
UK's leading childcare providers.
Donations received for raffle HK97, House of Colour, Intel Cor-
For more information call prizes for Christmas, Valentine's poration, John Toomer Garden
Day and Easter were very much Centre, Lloyds chemist, Longleat,
0800 980 appreciated from Asda, Block- Museum of the Great Western Rail-
buster Video, Blooms Garden Cen- way, Pear Tree Hotel, Reckitt
www teddiesnurseries. co. t tre, Body and Soul, Body Beauty Benckiser, Salon Peatmoor, Sia Ltd,
by Bernice, Bowood House, Cellu- Swindon Mega Bowl and Wyvern
lar Operations, Chiseldon House Theatre.
Hotel, Cotswold Wildlife Park, To find out about places at
Cricklade Hotel & Country Club, Jellytots which meets in its own
Delta Tennis Centre, DeVere Ho- building at Brook Field School,
tel, Dillons Newsagent, Fitness Shaw, call Sandra Medcraft on
First, Happy Ever After Toy Shop, 349862 for details.