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The Link Magazine • June 2005 17
Babes and books together i
A new group to develop early learning literacy and a love of books music
has been launched at Peatmoor Community Primary School. / usicians
Mum of two Sharon Clift b u s f ^
has launched Book Babes 9 Fun Song sessions for
so that she does not have to S parents/carers with pre-school
return to full time teach- I fun & educational music children and babies
ing. She said, "Book Babes sessions for children aged 30+ sessions a week in 9 locations
allows me to use my teach- 6 months to pre-school in and around Swindon
ing skills and experience Join us for singing, bubbles, puppets, Call now to find out more and
and offer something to par- porn porno, animal masks, parachute to book your place!
ents at the same time. The games and musical instruments! Call Cath on 01793 727286
stories are ones I know will Abbey Meads,Wootton Bassett, Old Town or email [email protected]
now in West Swindon & the Lawns
stimulate and entertain the Party entertainment
children and as they are *free trial sessions available* now available!
big books, everyone can Call Claire on (01793) 722072 Call Claire on 07960 153985
fl'2:s^
join in turning the pages aroi with Tina Mason and Scarlet, left, www.musicbugs.co.uk to find out more!
and lifting the flaps.
"As far as I am aware and Liz Johnson and Jasmin
there are no other groups that fo- they've made or an activity sheet
cus specifically on storytelling." related to the book.
In a half-hour session Sharon Book Babes meet during term
reads a story with children and time on Fridays: Lawn Commu-
parents who then take part in an nity Centre at 10.25am and
activity such as role-play with pup- Peatmoor Primary at 1.15pm. The
pets, crafts, and games. The chil- cost is £3 per session with a £6
dren always take away something annual membership fee.
Huge benefits from breastfeeding and
mums are welcome in town venues
A survey carried out by the Swindon branch of the National Child-
birth Trust to coincide with National Breastfeeding Awareness Week
in May found that all 23 venues approached said that women are
welcome to breastfeed on their premises.
NCT branch chair Sarah said, its normal size more quickly after
"the benefits of breastfeeding for giving birth and reduces the risk
both mum and baby are not just of breast and ovarian cancer."
measured in health terms, but in • NCT counsellors are available
the pride a mum feels when she to talk about baby feeding seven
looks at her healthy, growing days a week between 8am and
breastfed baby. Just one day of 10pm on the Breastfeeding Line:
breastfeeding makes a difference 0870 4448708.
to a baby's health by stabilising
• AlistofSwindon'YouCanDoIt
their blood sugars, protecting their Here' venues is available from
gut and providing natural anti- www.swindonnct.co.uk
bodies against disease, such as
gastro-enteritis, chest infections, • A breastfeeding drop-in group
urinary infections, ear infections, takes place on Wednesday,1.30pm
asthma and eczema. to 3pm, at the Ramleaze Commu-
"Breastfed babies experience a nity Hall, Ramleaze Drive (next to
lower risk of conditions in later life Ridge Green Medical Centre).
like childhood diabetes, obesity, For details and for a 'You Can Do
raised blood pressure and heart It Here' list, call Sarah Wilmott on
disease. Breastfeeding also helps 347618 or mail: s.l.wilmott
the mother's womb shrink back to @ntlworld.com

Wirichinil HB Dcy &r: Open Week

Visit us during our open week 6th - tthh Jurl and you will see
our lovely newly refurbished nursery and garden plus......
• See our NEW BABY ROOM • Open from 8.00am to 6.00pm t
• FREE registration for bookings during • For children aged 6 weeks to 5 years (
our open week
• Large outdoor enclosed play area
• Other DISCOUNTS & OFFERS available
during open week • Breakfast, lunch and tea provided , s

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