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Boosting baby brains with music
Music with Mummy is marking 10 years of pre-school music making
by bringing new classes for babies to West Swindon.
Sue Foggin was among the
first in the country to run
specially designed Music
with Mummy sessions. The
Babysitters deceptively simple pro-
gramme was developed for
Swindon children aged 1 to 3 years by
a former nursery nurse.
Experienced CRB checked Each term, songs cover a
local babysitters different topic such as trans-
port, baby’s day or the sea-
Reasonable rates. No subscription charge sons. Nursery rhymes are
used, but most of the songs
Call: 0870 922 0023 will be new to parents and
www.musicbugs.co.uk children. They are so catchy
that families find themselves
‘Music humming and singing them Baby delight for Tina Barrett with Mara and
Kelly Cole with Lilly
all week.
with Sue said, “we want people to bies classes so that even the young-
use the songs at home; music est children can join in the fun.
Mummy’ should be incorporated into eve- With plenty of bouncing and fin-
rybody’s lives.” ger songs, babies from new born to
A fun introduction to music for The young musicians could be one year old can get a feeling for
the under 3’s in small groups learning more than a good tune. music and enjoy a spot of socialis-
Recent studies have shown that ing afterwards.
‘Jolly Babies’ early exposure to music can im- New teacher, Vanessa Edwards,
First musical experiences for prove a child’s learning ability. will be starting classes at venues in
new-born babies The creators of the original pro- West Swindon while Sue contin-
gramme realised that many moth- ues to cover Stratton and Old
Call Sue Foggin on 485245
ers had to return to work before Town.
Book a free trial session
their children could join Music For details or to arrange a trial
[email protected] with Mummy. lesson, contact Sue on 485245.
or [email protected] They recently launched Jolly Ba-
www.musicwithmummy.co.uk www.jojingles.com www.musicwithmummy.co.uk
Toddler sessions available
A new session at Little Orchids in Haydon End promptly filled up with
parents and toddlers after the March Link came out. However there are
now a few places in the original Monday afternoon session. For details
call Lizzie Fewing on 07870 39662.
New extension now open
National Childbirth Trust events in April
Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
Easter Egg Hunt
For children 3 months to five years
Wednesday 4 April, 10.15am. Town Gardens, Old Town
Open all year from 8am to 6pm (weather permitting). Gather at the cafe. £1 per child, includes an egg
Extensive outdoor play and garden Nearly New Sale
Saturday 28 April, 11am - 1pm. Oasis Leisure Centre
Grant places available
Entrance £1. Open to members and non-members
For information telephone: 01793 851495 Children’s clothes (0-4yrs), nursery equipment, maternity wear, toys
www.thedaynursery.com To sell items, send a cheque for £2.50 payable to
‘NCT Swindon Branch’ and an A4 size SAE (1st class) to:
Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
NCT Seller’s Packs, 212 Marlborough Road, Swindon SN3 1NX
Mother & Baby Yoga The Springboard to
Confidence for your child
Relax and bond with your baby
Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play
Classes: Friday 1.30 - 2.30pm
programme for children from 6 months to 7 years.
Workshop: Saturday 19 May Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing,
co-ordination appropriate to his or her age.
Structured programmes designed to build
Yoga 4 Children (4-10 years) self confidence and develop essential
listening and language skills.
Improve confidence,
concentration & co-ordination Supervised by trained staff in a fun and
caring environment.
Tuesdays & Fridays: 4 - 4.30pm
Tumble Tots now in your area!
Bendy Tots Friday 3.30 - 4pm
For information about local centres call
Both at Bobbies Dance Studio at the 24 Hour Gym Charlotte Boyes-Corfield
Details from Achieve Success. Call Dawn Morse BSc (Hons) on 700659 on 0844 800 0219
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