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Christmas crafts for pre-schoolers
First Steps parent and toddler group is organising Christmas craft
sessions on 1 and 8 December in the stable room next to St Mary's Children's
Church in Lydiard Park. Information Service
Youngsters will be making gifts and Christmas tree and table deco-
rations, angels and lanterns. A one-stop shop for
On 15 December members will also enjoy a Christmas party with a FREE information'
star appearance from the bloke with the big white beard. Y^ J f J Za
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To join in call organiser Alana Sargent on 07947 552949 or mail Joy
Aldred: ja@joyaldred.freeserve.co.uk
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Twenty years of play at Greendown Why not pop in and see us?
6 - 7 Theatre Square. Swindon
Greendown Playgroup held a charity auction and disco at the end of
Tel: 01793 541786
Email: info@cisswindon.co.uk
www.cisswindon.co.uk

Courses held locally
Groups and one to one sessions
Also available: complimentary
therapies including mums-to-be
massage and hot stone therapy
ABBYMEADS Tue am & Fri pm
Where are you now? Nor - - Ycar 9 Greendown Community School PEATMOOR Fri am For more details contact Geraldine
pupils who were thefirstchildren to attend Greendown Playgroup in 1986 celebrate Call Virginia 01453 839464 on 07821686570
the group's tenth anniversary. Front from left, Rebecca Sell, Paul Colyer, Gennna aezaholistictheranv-athome.co.uk
Edwards. Back, Russell Veal, Alex Ogle, Chris Williams who are all now 23 or 24 www,.io_iingles. corn
Former members of staff, par- The playgroup started life in the
ents and children who've been in- main school building in the Len
volved over the years were invited Hobbs community suite in Sep- Well equipped facilities
to join in a family fun evening to tember 1986 but in 2001 moved a superb environment
raise £2,000 to be spent on new into a temporary building in the
equipment for the dressing up and grounds when the school ex-
role play area. panded and was remodelled. nursery and pre-prep school
Playgroup manager, Julie Stew- One of the founder parents Ruth MEADOWPARK
ard said, "the home corner is such Ogle said she was very pleased
an important place for children. It that the playgroup is still run by • Specialist teachers for
helps their personal, social and committed volunteers and that Early Years Education To request a
emotional development;they love children continue to learn through • Gentle, experienced, qualified brochure or
using it." play. staff dedicated to babies to visit, telephone
The evening was a family affair, Greendown Playgroup meets on • Large separate classrooms for
with children enjoying their own 5 mornings and 3 afternoons a each age group (3 mths to 7 years) Swindon
disco, face painting, hair braiding week and is as popular as ever. • Excellent OFSTED inspection report 752600
and tattoos. While they were en- There is a long waiting list. For
tertained, the adults could concen- details about joining it call Tracy individual care www.meadowparkschool.co.uk
individual learning
trate on bagging a bargain or two. O'Connor on 882234.

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day nursery
Mother & Baby Yoga
New extension now open
Would you like to ...
Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
• Bond with your baby whilst having fun and strengthen
and tone your own body at the same time > For children 3 months to five years
• Improve their physical and emotional development
> Open all year from 8am to 6pm .fix -
• Help improve your baby's sleep patterns ' e
Achieve all this at our mother & baby workshops. > Extensive outdoor play and garden
Baby yoga is suitable from bi rth to 18 months old > Grant places available
Call 01793 700659 or visit For information telephone: 01 793 851 495
www.achievesuccess.uk.com www. theda ynursery. corn
for details about our workshops on 27 Janua ry & 24 March.
Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
Places limited, early booking advised