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Family pics make great Xmas gifts Caterpillars hunt bugs

Award winning photographer Ian Plested from North Swindon can There was a creepy crawly theme for an Abbey Meads toddler group
provide an ideal present for those you love. at an event in aid of Meningitis UK.
Ian is adept at creating a warm and not with the feeling they have Youngsters at Caterpillars, which said Claire Hudson, mum to three
relaxed atmosphere in his Cricklade been stung as they do with some meets at the Church of Christ the year old Daniel. “It’s a very worth-
studio which suits his informal, national studios,” said Ian. “I just Servant, donned fancy dress for while cause.”
modern style that brings out the concentrate on creating lovely a morning in mid-November and Jo West, who brought along her
best in his portraits. memorable photographs, which at joined in a sponsored hunt for bugs. daughter Jess, had come into con-
There is no fee for a typical ses- this time of the year are ideal for The star attraction was Cheeky Bug, tact with meningitis in her work
sion when Ian will take 40 to 50 family and friends. a giant pink furry mascot, who came as a secondary school teacher in
photos. Charges for prints start at See Ian’s advert on page 15 or call along to lend a hand. More money Cirencester where a colleague and
£17.99 and there is no high pressure 752722 to book an appointment. was raised through face painting two pupils had contracted the dis-
selling. “People leave here happy www.redhousephotostudio.com and a raffle. ease. “The whole school had to be
Group co-ordinator Rebecca vaccinated but I was pregnant at the
Light up a child’s Christmas with NSPCC Kirvar hopes the final total raised time so I couldn’t have the vaccine.
Contact Santa and his elves at: www.nspcc.org.uk/santa will top £400. “We chose to sup- It’s very important to support this
port Meningitis UK because the charity.”
disease mainly affects under fives. There is no vaccine for the most
Caterpillars could keep 25 per cent common form of the disease and
of the money raised but we’re fine Meningitis UK is dedicated to
financially, so all the money will go finding one.
to the charity.” Caterpillars meet on Monday
“It’s an illness that’s close to your mornings. Call Rebecca Kirvar on
heart when your kids are small,” 07732 654809 for details.

Call Debbie on 01793 729903
to find out more

Real animals join Santa at Roves Farm
Christmas festivities at Roves Farm are always something special and
the chance to take part in nativity plays with live farm animals is a
highlight for children.
Farmer, Rupert Burr said, “we the plays there are Christmas craft
put on three or four nativity plays tables involving lots of glue and glit-
with farm animals every day. There ter, plus cups of tea and homemade
are over 30 costumes of all sizes so mince pies for exhausted adults in
everyone can dress up and join in. the Granary tearoom
It’s a different cast for every per- The cost is £7 per child and
formance and no rehearsal, so who includes a gift from Santa. Adult
knows what will happen with the entry is £5.
children and animals. But we guar- See the advert left for opening
antee it will be a unique experience times. Just turn up or call 763939 to
for everyone.” book a place in a nativity play.
In between Father Christmas and www.rovesfarm.co.uk

Farmyard carols
Carols by Candlelight at Lower Shaw Farm, Old Shaw Lane
Saturday 6 December, 6pm – 7.30pm
Adult £3; child £1.50 includes mulled wine or juice, and mince pies.
An evening in the farmyard and the old cowshed, with all the right
seasonal ingredients to eat, drink, and sing together - as well as a
roaring fire and fire juggling
Swindon Scratch Choir will lead the carols and a donation will be
made to the homeless at Christmas. The evening is suitable for all
ages. Dress up warmly, take a torch and turn up.
Carols with The Kentwood Choir in aid of Prospect Hospice
Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Nr Highworth
Wednesday 17 December, 6pm
Adults £5, child £3 (over 5 years), includes a drink and a mince pie.
Booking essential to this very popular event. Call 763939.

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