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Make the scrapstore a summer holiday stop-over
Swindon Scrapstore is an Aladdin's cave full of fantastic things that can be used for creative activities and
any parent or carer can go there for inspiration during the summer break.
Boredomisnotawordknownat joyment. They also have a craft shop PROFESSIONAL MOBILE
Scrapstore because it's an empo- On offer at Scrapstore are plain which sells paints, glues, wiggly HAIRDRESSER
rium of curiosity and source of and coloured paper, gold and sil- eyes, beads, cake decoration kits, Free
invention. ver card, fabric, ribbon, carpet tissue paper, clay, pipe cleaners,
Young users will also learn that mats, paper cups, envelopes, foam playdoh, feathers and glitter consultations
by applying their imagination to pieces, books, cardboard tubes, paints. given to
other people's waste, will make plastic tubes, dot to dot books,plas- Discover the possibilities at every new
the holidays a time of fun and en- tic boxes... the list goes on. Scrapstore at the Pinehurst Peo- customer
ple's Centre which is open on Tues-
days and Wednesdays 10am to
Holiday sports in Toothill Call now for an appointment
4pm, and Thursdays 11am to 4pm.
Toothill Junior Youth Club has received a Sports Relief grant to offer For details and also information Tel: 01793 871307
free coaching to 5 to 15 year olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 27 on how to donate waste items call
July to 31 August at the Toothill Farm Centre on Bodiam Drive. Olivia McCann on 513982. Mob: 07887 778899
Qualified coaches will run two sessions on each day, in separate age www.scrapstore.co.uk
groups, in a variety of sports including badminton, basketball, volley-
ball, archery, rounders and mini-tennis.
Although children do not have to be members of the club, they have
to be registered by a parent or carer; turn up before the day's activity
starts at 10am. Bring a packed lunch; drinks will be provided.
On Tuesday 22 August the club will be organising an Its a Knockout
challenge fun day in association with Youth Action Wiltshire.
Vandalism leaves leaders despondent
The junior club suffered an attack on a new play house and a storage
shed at the end of June, the fifth this year. Club organiser Mavis Reed r Thbow of colours to brighten
said, "the volunteer organisers are working flat out to provide positive
activity for youngsters in Toothill but their confidence is being eroded by up your home this Summer!
the constant damage and mindless vandalism."
Charisma Blinds - the place for quality and value
Manufacturers and suppliers of all types of blinds
Activities at STEAM
Full fitting service or cash and carry
It's full steam ahead for a fabulous summer holiday at STEAM -
Factory showroom open Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Museum of the Great Western Railway which is hosting a series of Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm
summer activities for youngsters during the long break from school.
Summer camps will be held each the museum or visit the neighbour- BSS House, Cheney Manor Ind. Est., Swindon. Tel: 01793 434584
Wednesday during the holidays, ing Outlet Centre.
10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to All summer camp co-ordinators
4pm, from 2 August. are CRB checked and NVQ quali-
Camps are for four to 11 year fied. To book a place on the camps
c^nz1 ,l^as ^ g ns Ltd
olds and include arts and crafts, call the museum on 466646.
circus skills, parachute games, face Meanwhile, throughout the sum-
painting and drama. And while mer holidays the museum will have Loft Conversion Specialists
the youngsters are having fun quiz trails for families to enjoy.
mum and dad can wander round www.swindon.gov.uk/STEAM

Look out for the Reading Mission
This summer Swindon Libraries are encouraging children to keep up
their reading skills during the holidays with some undercover detec-
tive work.
This year's challenge is themed around spying and the Reading '1
Mission involves detective work along with activity sheets, stickers and
spy cards. Every child who completes the task will be rewarded with a
'mission accomplished' medal, a certificate and entry into a prize draw.
Acenti Designs Ltd specialises in converting all types of loft into quality living space.
It's free to take part and all details can be found in a library near you.
Whether you need more space or wish to expand your house rather than moving, loft
conversions are a cost effective way of increasing your living space without losing
Talent in the town gardens valuable garden area. We convert all types of lofts including modern 'W' truss lofts.
A Youth Festival in the Town Gardens will showcase local talent and We are a professional engineering company, who make extensive use of computer
Swindon Youth Services is inviting young performers to come forward. aided design (CAD), to optimise the space and the head height within a loft and to
The festival on 9 September, 1pm take part in, as well as enjoying the accurately design stairs to fit into the complex geometry of a loft causing a minimum
to 10pm, will be a celebration of performances - all for free." disruption to existing living space.
achievement by young people She explained that during the
If you need more living space for a bedroom, `
across the town. There will be afternoon, the venue will be split
office, playroom or a place to relax,
music and dance performances on into zones incorporating informa-
converted lofts make very attractive
stage throughout the day and tion, activities, art and perform- light extra rooms. ® N €
Swindon Rock School is organis- ance. Young people are also in-
Designed correctly loft conversions are an n i I
ing a Battle of the Bands for the volved in organising these.
environmentally friendly, cost effective way
evening. Anyone aged 13 to 19 who is
of increasing living space.
Youth Development Worker interested in performing on the
Lyndsay Poole said, "there will be day should contact Lyndsay on Freephone 0800 9178695
a range of demonstrations and 07919 111539 or mail: 1pool@ www.acenti.co.uk _.>
workshops for young people to swindon.gov.uk