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Breastfeeding support in the North
A group of mums in North Swindon will be offering breastfeeding Crafty Lithe
help to local mothers at a new drop in which starts on Monday 14
November,12.30pm to 2.30pm, at Abbey Meads Community School.
S indirecLdyslexia
LEARNING Fun Art & Craft sessions

DYSLEXIA TUTORING for 18 months to pre-school
ONE TO ONE LESSONS Painting, sticking, modelling
WITH FREE INITIAL ASSESSMENT and more!
Improve reading and spelling ability
Lessons tailored to individual needs Wednesday: Toothill
Computer based system now Thursday: Abbey Meads
in its 15th year
Friday: Space Adventure & Peatmoor
For more information visit
www.idlsystem.co.uk Call Emma on 702228 for details
Wiltshire IDL Centre. Wootton Bassett [email protected]
Tel: 01793 853722

USBORNE BOOKS AT HOME Happy Bunnies
Day Nursery -3
HALF-TERM HOLIDAY
- ONLY f2 per hour -
Halloween Party with Karaoke
US aOORNE and Magician! Face painting, crafts &
Breast Mates and babies of Abbey Meads with, back right, health visitors Lin RECRUITING NOW! games. Competitions and lots more!
Miles and Anne Seymour, and Roxy Cox, right Fun, flexible part-time job • Excellent standards, high quality
with low initial outlay education and flexible hours
They have called themselves with the idea. They believe that • No contracts, just pay as you go
North Swindon Breast Mates and whilst support from health profes- FANTASTIC FREE BOOKS! • Large cooked dinners
Hold a party and enjoy
aim to give new mothers a chance sionals is essential, women will • Free weekly outings to farms,
fantastic host benefits
to meet others who are breast- often listen more to friends, neigh- activity centres, etc.
PERSONAL SERVICE FOR SCHOOLS! • School/home pick ups or
feeding. bours and other women who speak
Book fairs. library discount scheme drop offs from any Swindon area
Abbey Meads community their own language and have per-
and I do all the hard work • Open 7.30am - 7pm. Monday to Friday
worker Roxy Cox said, "some sonal experience. Contact Jo Critchley for further details on: Sponsored by www.villasinspain.co.uk
breastfeeding mothers feel uncom- Chantel Otley, one of eleven Call for a brochure on:
01793-772910
fortable going out in public; this mothers on the peer supporters 07740432404 01793 704089 or 07914 353 237
group will help build confidence. course, hopes that others will ben- [email protected]
"A lot of people have never seen efit from the group as she already
breastfeeding and this group is has. "I've enjoyed the support from
about breaking down barriers." the group and made friends. It is ini A
Members of Breast Mates all good to be with other mums who ^ ^usiciatis
have babies under six months old, are breastfeeding and who can lI
and have a range of experiences to share their experiences."
share with other mums, including Group members plan to visit Fun Song sessions Mi cr
breastfeeding premature babies. local antenatal classes to raise for parents/carers with
Before launching, group mem- awareness of the benefits of pre-school children & babies
Creative fun sessions
bers completed a six-week course breastfeeding and will occasion- North Swindon library, Toothill, for 4-8 year olds with costumes,
covering all aspects of breast- ally invite speakers to sessions. Lawn, Coleview, Highworth, face-paints, games, arts & crafts
feeding under the guidance of Ab- Breastfeeding mums can drop Purton, Broad Town,
bey Meads health visitors Lin Miles in any Monday during term time, Smiley Cats fun sessions are designed to encourage
Wanborough, Taw Hill. creativity in childrens' imaginations and expression.
and Anne Seymour who came up or give Anne or Lin a call on 704401. Through a series of games the children learn to get
Watchfield & Wootton Bassett
along with others, stimulating ideas. The themed
Call now to join in with our sessions fuel their imagination and we supply
Babies to raise funds musical approach to learning. costumes and teach them the art of face-painting.
Classes are great fun. Learning experiences
Swindon babies will star in a new charity calendar for 2006, with all Call Cath on 01793 727286 or are enjoyable, developing their ongoing confidence
proceeds going to the Great Western Hospital's Mother & Baby email: [email protected] and social skills.
Courtyard fund. Call 727286 for details
West Swindon photographer
Laura Currie who runs Andeye Headstarts Da Nurser School ,
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and white calendar which will be (,—.-- T
on sale by mid-November. I Delta Business Park. Westlea. West Swindon
Natalie Prinsloo, hospital Headstarts is a friendh. 'family' nursery offering a warm,
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fundraising coordinator explained happy and relaxed environment where ever child benefits
From individual attention.
that the £50,000 courtyard project
aims to turn an outside area next to Conveniently located within a few minutes drive from M4
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Junction 16, Town Cent e, Westlea and Abbey Meads. I
the maternity unit into a welcom-
ing garden where mothers, babies q Monday - Friday 8am till 6pm all year , I
and families can relax. "We are Sessions for 0 - 5 year olds - am. pm. school day. all day. J SPECIAL OFFER
very grateful to Laura for produc- J Rea/ value formoney From £130 per week full time FREE child care
ing the calendar and hope Swin- q Funded child-care credits available."
don people will support her ef- q Government Funded Nursery Sessions" worth £50
Claim up to £38 worth of Nursery Credits per child
forts by buying it." with this
To purchase a calander, contact per week - now available for all 3 year olds advert*
Laura on 0800 6121379. For further information or to arrange a visit -
please call Alison on 877779. Conditionsapply"Rates may vary
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