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46 The Link Magazine • September 2004
Magic snap NCT postnatal
courses for
Friends of Moredon Library to meet on 8 September. The small new mums
branch library in Church Walk North is starting a group to help If you've just had a baby and
develop and promote the library within the local community and to would like to get out and meet
arrange and support activities. other mums, the Swindon branch
Many users live in the Greenmeadow and Hayden Wick area and of the National Childbirth Trust
appreciate the service provided by the library. Manager Sarah Checks- is running a weekly postnatal
field points out that this will be the first friends group to be set up in course over six weeks covering
Swindon. "Similar groups have been successfully started in other parts stress management, relationships,
of the country; it's a unique opportunity to become involved with a returning to work, diet and physi-
branch library and a chance to meet new friends with mutual interests." cal health, and adjusting to moth-
Residents and existing users are invited to attend the first Friends erhood.
meeting in the library on Wednesday 8 September, 6pm. Light refresh- An optional 90 minute postnatal
ments will be provided. exercise course, provided by ABI
Exercise & Fitness, will run imme-
Book addicts. The North Swindon Library readers group meets diately prior to the discussion. The
monthly on Wednesday evenings to discuss and dissect stories over exercise session is suitable for any
a cup of tea of coffee. This photo of Lewis Walker from age and ability, regardless of type
The next get together is on 1 September when the work in question
Abbey Meads was chosen byAsda of delivery. This course is not avail-
will be Margaret Murphy's Darkness Falls. West Swindon customers as the able on its own.
New members are always very welcome. For details call Shirley winner of a Magical Moments The courses run at Toothill
Colbeck on 707124 or mail: [email protected]
competition. Church; refreshments are included
The West Swindon Library readers group meets on Tuesday 7 Sep- His mum Claire won a camera and babies are welcome. For de-
tember, 7pm, to look at travel writers. Talk about your favourite, or the and a teddy bear for Lewis and the tails, call Swindon NCT on 07005
author who has inspired your summer holiday. Call the group contact, picture was entered into a national 801635, and ask for 'postnatal
y
Trace Dowling on 465554. competition. course.'
Try before you buy. Swindon libraries collection provides a low cost
way of trying new console games including PlayStation 1 & 2 and X- Speak up, speak out
Box. All you need is a library card which is free. They are available at The Swindon Speakers Club will start meeting twice a month at the
the larger branches but you can request games to be sent to your local Haydon Centre from 15 September, 8pm to 10pm.
library free of charge. Club president Louise Hill said, "we help people to acquire the skills
of speaking with confidence and making effective presentations, in a
Art in the Link Centre. Alex Coppock- friendly and supportive atmosphere. New members are very welcome
Bunce will be exhibiting paintings at the to the group which provides a way of meeting new friends and socialising
West Swindon Library throughout with members of other clubs." For details call Louise on 722852.
September. She will visit on Tuesdays,
10am to 4 pin, to talk about her paintings
and techniques to visitors. Bowls club offer
Her work is inspired by her Cornish her- Westlecot Bowls Club in Old Town is holding an open weekend on
itage and influenced by St Ives school of 25 and 26 September for anybody who would like to have a go.
painters. She tries to capture the spirit and Free trial sessions will run at loam and 2pm on each day; bowls will
energy of the places that she visits using be provided, just wear smooth bottomed shoes.
dowsing techniques to convey the elemen- All ages are catered for and families are welcome to join in. The club
tal aspects of the natural environment. is offering two months free play before paying a membership fee.
Right, one of Alex's works For details call Phil Reade on 531453.

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