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18   The virtual Link Magazine now online @ www.swindonlink.com
                                                                 Smiles are always sunny,
                                         music bugs
                                                                          even in winter
                                                          A small but friendly parent and toddler group in Peatmoor has space
                                                          for children, parents and carers, no matter where they live.
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                                               ayod        Sunny Smiles meets on Tuesdays,  ents need to get involved in some
                                                          9.30am to 11.45am at Peatmoor  way. It means we all get to know
                                                          Social Hall on Swinley Drive and  each other and the children love
                                                                                     the variety of activities we organ-
                                                          offers free pla  and structured ac-
                                                                    y
                               I.                   - •   tivities, as well as group games  ise."
                                                          and musical activities.
                                                                                       However expectant mothers and
                                                           JointorganiserRuthGreenhalgh  mums with very young babies do
                                                      1J  said new members will be wel-  not have to get involved in organ-
                                                          come because several children  ising activities until they are ready
                                                          moved onto nursery in Septem-  to participate.
                                          0844 578 1010
                                                          her. "Because we're a small group,  For details call Ruth on 349675
                                                          it's very hands on and all the par-  or mail: ruth.lyon(rrrntlworld.com
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                                      o  v  eld locally
                                 Groups and one to one sessions
                                 Also available: complimentary
                                therapies including mums-to-be
                                 massage and hot stone therapy
                                For more details contact Geraldine
                                      on 07821 686570
                                aez0holistictheraov-athome.co.uk
                                                           Dads only at new toddler session
                                                          A father and toddler group has been launched at Abbey Meads.
    AMETHYST HAIR & BEAUTY                                 Health visitor Juliana Ridsdale be an opportunity for parents to
                                                          said more families are finding ways linkup and support each other."
     73 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, West Swindon          to share childcare between two  She hopes that once established,
                                                          working parents and there has  members will take over the run-
       The party season is                               been an increase in the number of  ning of the group. There is a possi-
                                                         men taking sole care of their chil-  bility of arranging speakers on
        approaching fast.
                                                         dren.                       subjects such as car seats or baby
     Don't leave it too late                                "There is a need in the area for  massage if the members are inter-
     to book your hair and                               a place for dads to go with their  ested. Also in the pipeline is a
      beauty appointment                                 pre-school children as some fathers  Swindon Dads website
                                                         can feel uncomfortable at mother  The drop-in sessions are held at
      Call 602446 now                                    and toddler groups.         Christ the Servant Church, Abbey
                                                           "We need to be aware that more  Meads village centre on Fridays,
    amethyst flair & Beaut  is delighted                 dads are involved and they have  12.15pm to 1.45pm during term
                    y
         to welcome Genuna,                              mentioned that they feel a little left  time.
       an experienced hair std+list                      out. This group will give them the  For information call Juliana on
        and extensions specialist  hazel and G,  \inethyst  chance to chat about things. It will  723392.

                          0                               Well equipped facilities and
                .tARf HO CUZVE
                      day nursery                          a superb environment
                      EXPANDING!
         New extension opens in September                   nursery and pre-prep school  11   L
                                                            MEADOWPARK 1                       C'
     Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
    â For children 3 months to five years                                 • Specialist teachers for  r
                                                                           Early Years Education
    â Open all year from 7.30am to 6pm                                                               To request a
                                                             •.           • Gentle, experienced• qualified  brochure or
    â Extensive outdoor play and garden                                    staff dedicated to babies
                                                                                                 to visit, telephone
    â Grant places available                                              • Large separate classrooms for  SwlnC^on
                                                                           each  age group (3 mths to 7 years)
   For information telephone'. 01793 851495
                                                                          • Excellent OFSTED inspection report  752600
                 www.thedaynursery.com
                                                             individual care
          Brinkworth Road. Wootton Bassett. Swindon SN4 8DS  individual learning  www.meadowparkschool.co.uk
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