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Mini Musicians go Underground Charity Day for Climb
Mini Musicians, the fun music group for pre-school children, is (Children Living with
expanding by starting sessions in The Underground youth centre at Inherited Metabolic Diseases) Children's
the North Swindon Centre in June. Sunday 4 June, 11am - 4pm Information Service
They will also be offering work- viding classes such as post natal Haydon Wick Farmhouse A one-stop shop for
shops for parents and children, Pilates and baby massage. Pond Street FREE information'
alongside a creche facility for peo- Started by Catherine Neate and
Over 35 stalls including jewellery, o^^^,^NFORMq T IO ^^ `^ . >
p
ple wishing to do a little shopping, Sarah Bannon, two years ago, Mini
candles, learn to paint with the
meet a friend for coffee, or just Musicians now has six leaders run- Bob Ross school, pottery,
have time out for themselves. ning weekly sessions for over 300 face painting.hand made cards, S 1 n
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New team member Debbie children, singing songs, playing SWINDON
cosmetics. plants, pewter
Shopland, who holds a degree in games and exploring rhythm. gifts,Dichroic & Venetian Murano Why not pop in and see us?
human movement studies and For details call Catherine Neate glass, portraits. Demonstrations, 6 - 7 Theatre Square, Swindon
numerous fitness, and pre and post on 727286 or mail: sarah@ Tel: 01793 541786
competitions, raffles. Email: [email protected]
natal qualifications, will be pro- minimusicians.co.uk refreshments, fun and games. www.cisswindon.co.uk
An event to remember
Family picnic by the lake the short life of Jamie Kirk
Children's music group Music Bugs is again taking part in the Big
Toddle for Barnados around Peatmoor Lagoon and are inviting all
parents and toddlers to raise some money for charity.
The event on Saturday 17 June treatments for parents.
avoids World Cup games; in fact A quarter of the funds raised • square
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this could be a stress busting oppor- will go to a local cause and Music 3 ^^^^ Prescs 0 • round
tunity for dads to get some fresh air. Bugs will be supporting Gorse Hill o j' 'numbers
Meet up ready to toddle off from Infants School who are in desper- CFawzITV No.1ozeoae • novelty
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11.30am by the lagoon, close to ate need of new equipment. Playgroup Assistant fruit or
Peatmoor Village Centre. To give Clare Bennett of Music sponge cakes
Bring a picnic for afterwards. Bugs an idea of numbers attend- Level II NVQ or equivalent from £13.50
There will be face painting, bal- ing, call her on 722072 for details preferable but not essential. OR
loon modelling and some pamper and sponsor forms. Willingness to learn. Flexibility
within school hours.
For an application form contact
Haven of serenity the administrator on 881785
Staff at Haydon Meadow Pre-School which meets in the Haydon Centre or visit the pre-school located Bekkies Cake Creations
kept their cool during their first unannounced Ofsted inspection. next to Westlea Primary School Tel: 07767 402 332
Langstone Way. email: [email protected]

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day nursery
A purpose-built nursery
on the edge of Wootton Bassett

Near M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
> For children 3 months to five years
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> Grant places available
For information telephone: 01 793 851495
Chris Webb, centre, manager of Haydon Meadow with her team www.thedaynursery.com
The report commented on the It also found that 'the children Brinkworth Road. Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
calm atmosphere in the group, as are kind, considerate and thought-
well as the good quality and stand- ful to each other spontaneously.
ards of care and nursery education. Staff provide good role models for Headstarts Day-Nursery School I
Under the new inspection pro- children by being calm and polite.'
Established 1990
gramme Ofsted give little notice of There was praise for the quality 0 Delta Business Park. Westlea, West Swindon
visits. Manager Chris Webb, said, of the partnership with parents.
"we had no idea they were com- The report said, 'relationships are Headstarts is a friendly, 'family' nursery offering a warm. I
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ing. The inspector was at the end open, friendly and professional. happy and relaxed environment where ever child benefits
from individual attention.
of the queue of parents and she Parents are provided with infor-
said she'd like to do an inspec- mation such as daily activities and q Monday - Friday 8am till 6pm all year SPECIAL OFFER
tion." current themes through the par- q Sessions for 0- 5 year olds - am, pm, school day, all day FREE child care
But Chris is in favour of the new ents' notice board and regular J Real value formoney. From £136 per week full time worth £50 with
J Funded child-care credits available."
short notice system. "As a matter newsletters.' this advert*
of good practice we are ready for To celebrate the good report, J Government Funded Nursery Sessions"
regular checks; it avoids becoming Chris and her business partner Claim up to £40 worth of Nursery Credits per child per week 'Conditions apply I
complacent." Debbie Waldron treated the staff - now available for all 3 year olds "Rates may vary
The report comments that'chil- team to a celebration meal at For further information or to arrange a visit, call Alison on 877779.
dren relate well to staff, through Blunsdon House Hotel.
Free nursery sessions for 2.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday
caring relationships they have es- The popular pre-school is cur- during term time for funded 3 & 4 year olds'
tablished.' rently full with a long waiting list. L____ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —