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18 The Link Magazine • January 2005
Panto performers congratulate pre-school stars
A fairy, a baddie and a pet cow popped into Westlea playgroup before Christmas to congratulate the staff
Children's and parents on how well it is run and to award them a certificate.
Information Service
Juliette Kaplan and Paul Bradley,
A one-stop shop for the stars of the Wyvern's panto-
FREE information f mime Jack in the Beanstalk, took
1FORM4 time out of their hectic pantomime
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rehearsal schedule to visit, dressed
as Fairy Nuff and Fleshcreep and
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the Cow.
Why not pop in and see us?
6 - 7 Theatre Square. Swindon Luckily Paul left his bad guy
Tel: 01793 541786 persona back at the theatre and
Email: [email protected] was all smiles, whilst Juliette
www.cisswindon.co.uk spread happiness with her magic
wand. After some surprise at see-
ing a four-legged beast in their
midst, the children took to Daisy
as if she was a member of the group.
Jo Jingles Juliette and Paul presented play-
group supervisor Helen Kenyon
I"7 Music Singing I"1 with a certificate of accreditation
SI ^I Movement * ^I from the Pre-School Learning Alli- Juliette, Paul and Daisy with Helen Kenyon, left, and her colleagues
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with leading children's group ance. Helen said she was very with Westlea Playgroup children
for children aged 6m-walking, pleased that the hard work by all tion but this was linked to all other Chairwoman Fiona Scott con-
walking-2y, 2-3y & 3-5 years involved in the group had been aspects of running a playgroup, gratulated the playgroup staff.
recognised. "We were assessed on the equipment and materials used, "The PLA accreditation was a joint
North Swindon a portfolio of documents describ- the relationship of staff with the effort and we're all very proud
(Abbey Meads) n v l ing our work and also by a two day children and also how the play- with the outcome. It sets a high
Tuesday am & observation of sessions with chil- group is managed by the parents level of achievement we must con-
Friday pm dren. The quality of care and edu- who make up the management tinue to strive for."
cation was the focus of the inspec- committee." Westlea Playgroup which meets
West Swindon (Peatmoor)
Wednesday am & Friday am Another pre-Christmas picture featuring animals. Youngsters at Bridlewood in the George & Ann Tweed Room
Primary School in Red House performed The Grumpy Sheep, the tale of rebellious at Westlea Primary School has lim-
CALL VIRGINIA if ited spaces available during the
01453 839464 rest of the year and is taking regis-
trations for September. For details
call Tracy Weaver on 881785.
• Jack and the Beanstalk runs until
11ti
9 January. To book a ticket call the
zcsicians Wyvern Theatre box office on
524481.
Fun Song sessions for
parents/carers with d Toddler groups
pre-school children and babies with places
North Swindon, Lawn
Upper Shaw Farm
South Marston
Nutkins Toddler Group has re-
Purton and Watchfield
turned to Upper Shaw Farm social
Come along and join in hall on Ridge Green after a break
with our fun musical for repairs to the hall floor.
approach to learning Celebrating numbers 1 and 20 The group meets on Tuesday and
Upper Shaw Farm Playgroup will be marking its twentieth anniver- Friday mornings, 1 Dam to 12noon.
Coll now to find out more!
sary in May, but in December the children and staff celebrated the For details call Dawn Higham on
Call Cath on 01793 727286 or 321108 or 07775 591455.
email [email protected] first year of their supervisor Jayne Miller.
"It's been a lovely year, Peatmoor Community Primary
full of surprises" said School
Jayne, left. "Thank you to A new weekly drop in session for
tonk all the staff and committee parents and carers with under 5s
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who have made it so good." starts on Thursday 6 January, 1 pm
musical fun The management com- to 3pm.
for children mitteeareplanningaparty The cost is £1 per session in-
aged 6 months and would like tohear from cluding refreshment, but the first is
to 4 years any of the parents who free. For details call the commu-
p
were in at the formation of ity office on 881613.
"Join us for nursery rhymes, puppets, the playgroup in 1983 and Central Swindon
bubbles, pour pours, hobby horses 1984.
ribbons, animal masks, parachute Little Bears is a new toddler group
games and musical instruments" • The group has vacan- for 0 to 4 year olds which meets in
ciesfor3to5yearoldsand St Mark's Church hall (opposite
Wed/Fri am in Abbey Meads (new classes)
Tues am in Wootton Bassett can offer from two to five Faringdon Road Park) on Wednes-
free trial session available, reduced fees sessions, either in the days, 9.30am to 11.30am.
for babies and discounts for siblings morning gam to 11.45am The cost is £1.25 for a family
Call Claire at Tinkle Tonk or afternoon, 12.15am to group and refreshments are pro
2.45pm. For details call i vided. For details call Sarah Hussey
(01793) 722072
Pam Porter on 877936 on 879031.