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Arc-en-ciel pendant les vacances
OPEN Vous êtes francophone? Vous souhaitez rencontrer d’autres parents et
DAY enfants francophones? Rejoignez-nous tous les vendredis de 1300 a 1430,
Sat. 5 July même pendant les vacances scolaires.
10am - 2pm They used to be called Tadpoles but political correctness has forced the
Close to M4 junction 16, toddler group for French speakers to change its name.
just a short drive from West Swindon Arc-en-ciel meets every Friday from 1pm to 2.30pm throughout the year
For children 3 months to fi ve years at Robert le Kyng Childrens’ Centre, Westcott Street.
Sessions cost £1 per family and include refreshment.
Open all year from 8am to 6pm Parents who want their children to play within a French speaking
Extensive outdoor play and garden environment can call Arc-en-ciel 07794 269 313 or mail: swindon.arcen-
[email protected]
Grant places available
For information telephone: 01793 851495
Town centre group calls for members
www.thedaynursery.com
Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS Tiddlywinks Toddler Group meets in the town centre and is looking for
new members to join them at Immanuel Church Hall, Upham Road.
The group meets on Tuesdays, 9.30am to 11.15am and offers lots of
LITTLE FOXES CHILDCARE toys, a craft session and singing for under 5s. Babies have their own area
to enjoy with parents.
& EDUCATION The group is independent of the church and welcomes all newcomers.
For details mail Lysanne Dorrell at: [email protected]
FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
Established 1986
The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts New drama school steps into spotlight
Tel: 01666 510356
Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042 Curtain Up Theatre School prides itself on building confi dence, teach-
● An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education ing basic performance skills and providing opportunities to put them
within a safe, secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children into practice.
from 0-5 and an out of school club for children aged 5-11 years
The school was founded four Maria Garcia. “We train children in
● Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year years ago by actor Tristan Carter. the arts but we try to give them skills
● Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for 3-5 year olds After many years treading the for life. We give them opportunities
● High staff to child ratios with qualifi ed and experienced teaching staff and boards in the West End and on tour, to put into practice what they have
nursery nurses he wanted a more settled life and learned.”
● Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room, school hall with to spend time with his three chil- Pupils have been on screen
gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about dren. Now established in Bath and recently in BBC’s Lark Rise to
Melksham, with over 170 students, Candleford; others have appeared
Swindon was the obvious choice in Casualty, taken part in fi lming
for expansion. BBC’s Bone Kickers and auditioned
“Swindon has got a good reputa- for Britain’s Got Talent.
tion for theatre, especially with the There is a performance at the end
Wyvern which is a great venue,” of each term and older children will
said Tristan. The theatre school, for be offered the opportunity to per-
children aged 6 to 17, is based at form in a West End theatre. Exams
Drove Primary. During the Sunday in Musical Theatre and Speech and
morning classes students study Drama are an option and the school
drama, dance and singing. has a 100 per cent pass record.
Tristan is joined by dance teacher For details about joining call
Helen Gavin, who trained under Ar- 01761 239185.
leene Phillips and singing teacher, www.curtainup.biz
Holiday activities at Roves

The countryside is such a wonderful arena for play and enjoyment -
especially in the summer, writes Pat Hoddinott
With wild flower meadows, mid-August and Sunfl owers will
woodlands, ponds and the River be our theme towards the end of
Cole all in their glory, Roves Farm the holidays.
adapts its summer holiday activi- During every activity there will
ties to include them all with a pro- be plenty of craft sessions to carry
gramme changing every 10 days on the theme and we have all the
throughout the school holidays. usual favourites like meeting and
These include searching for feeding the baby goats and chicks,
fascinating creatures in the fl ower animal racing, indoor and outdoor
meadow, in the pond or the play areas, the worlds largest liv-
hedgerows on the tractor rides in ing willow maze as well as the
late July. extremely popular big bale maze
In early August we will be retell- and adventure play.
ing The Wind in the Willows while The Jurassic Kingdom will be
riding around the farm. The story open every day except Mondays
is brought to life with Mole, Ratty, from midday onwards. There is a
the Weasels, Toad and Badger to be small extra charge.
spotted en-route. For contact details see the advert
We have Robin Hood and his on the left. For dates of themed
band of Merry Men visiting in activities see page 24.

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