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Imaginative pirate picture wins a prize LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare

A brightly coloured picture by & eduCation
Niamh Daly from Freshbrook was
chosen from 80 entries across the For children and their parents
town in November to win a prize Established 1986
in the Swindon Libraries Bookstart the common, Brinkworth, Wilts
Pirates Ahoy! competition. tel: 01666 510356
Bookstart is a national pro- Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
gramme to provide free books to l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education
under-fives to promote a life-long within a safe, secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children
love of books. from 0-5 and an out of school club for children aged 5-11 years
Niamh, 6, who attends Tregoze l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year
Primary School, received a Long l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for 3-5 year olds
John Silver puppet, to her surprise. l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching staff and
She said, “me and my mum thought nursery nurses
the prize would be a book but I like l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room, school hall with
the pirate puppet; it’s the first I’ve gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about
ever had.”
Ella Cottle, 3, from Wroughton
was presented with a large Book-
start bear.
Toddlers meet at lunchtime in Shaw

Nutkinz parent and toddler group meets at Upper Shaw Farm social Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
hall opposite Shaw Ridge Primary School for a lunchtime session from
12noon to 3pm on Tuesdays and also on Friday 9.30am to 11.30am. For children 3 months to five years
The group meets throughout the year and organises seasonal themed
activities. Older siblings are welcome during school holidays. Open all year from 8am to 6pm
For details call Zoe John on 07919 484786 Extensive outdoor play & garden
Grant places available
Bereaved kids not alone at Rainbow Club
For information call: 01793 851495
A club for children coping with bereavement benefited from a fund-
raising beauty and wellbeing event organised by the Thyme Treatment www.thedaynursery.com
Rooms in Westlea. Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
Hazel Furze, a bereavement need to do most. They talk about
counsellor at GWH, felt there was what they are doing and sometimes
a need for a dedicated children’s talk about other issues but it’s all
“They get to make friends with Head RusH
group and set up Rainbow Club six very low key; often that’s all the
years ago. The group meets during therapy that they need.
school holidays at Blunsdon village
hall and is run by volunteers. somebody else who knows what
The young people are referred they’ve been through. There is an HaIR & BeauTY
by health professionals and meet empathy in the room that they don’t
about six times a year. Talking experience at school where they Beauty by Hairdressing
about things noted in their diaries or can be very lonely because they Mandy
pictures they’ve drawn helps break feel different.” • Cutting
the ice before the youngsters take Laura Campbell, owner of the • Waxing • Colouring -
part in craft activities. Occasionally Thyme Treatment rooms organised • Manicures tints - foils
there are trips to go swimming or a fundraising morning in Novem- • Pedicures • Perms
bowling and there is a barbecue in ber for the club. “I met them at their • Spray tan
the summer. Christmas party last year when I of- • Nail • Extensions
Hazel said that the simpler ses- fered manicures and face-painting. extensions • Bridal hair
sions in the hall can be the most I’d like to put on something once a • Tooth gems • Prom hair ups
valuable. “That’s what the children quarter for this fabulous charity.”
• Make Up • Children’s
• Eye haircuts
Free membership will save treatments
money for your family in 2009 Book
Pamper your
Through our link-up with www.localkids.co.uk we are offering package party hair
families a great Christmas gift - the chance to win vouchers now
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local kids coordinator Maria Basson Tel: 602552
localkids.co.uk provides an ever growing amount of
information about actitivities for families and members 73 Basepoint, Rivermead, Westlea, Swindon
to gain access to discounts from national and local attractions Free parking • Late night Wednesday & Thursday
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There are two chances to win 20 free membership cards.
See the details at www.swindonlink.com or book a ticket to A Happy Christmas to all our customers,
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