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Taking teddies to lunch for Tommy’s LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare

There were extra guests for a picnic at Headstarts Day Nursery in
Westlea when youngsters brought in their teddies to raise money for & eduCation
Tommy’s. For children and their parents
Established 1986
the common, Brinkworth, Wilts
tel: 01666 510356
Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education
within a safe, secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children
from 0-5 and an out of school club for children aged 5-11 years
l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year
l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for 3-5 year olds
l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching staff and
nursery nurses
l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room, school hall with
gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about

The charity supports medical research into the causes of miscarriage,
still birth and premature birth, as well as providing information to help
pregnant women keep their babies healthy.
Tiffeny Hallwood, who coordinated a week of teddy themed activities,
said, “several of the parents have been affected by these experiences and
this was a way of showing support for them.”
During a week of activities children enjoyed a bear hunt, games, Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
colouring and baking biscuits.
For children 3 months to five years
Koalas benefit at Basepoint Open all year from 8am to 6pm
Extensive outdoor play & garden
Volunteers from Koalas Special Opportunities Playgroup in Mid-
dleleaze were on hand to talk to visitors at a well attended health and Grant places available
wellness day at Basepoint Business Centre in Westlea on 11 October.
For information call: 01793 851495
Basepoint has made Koalas
its charity of the year after www.thedaynursery.com
recommendation from The Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
Link and presented a cheque
for £5,000 in July.
Manager Beverley Reyn-
olds said, “we’re doing more
to boost the Koalas fundrais- Headstarts Day Nursery
ing this year. Come along to
our coffee morning to help Established 1990
boost the Basepoint total.”
www.koalas.org.uk Delta Business Park, Westlea
www.basepoint.co.uk West Swindon. Tel: 877779
Right, Koala mums Amanda &
Piper, Alison Fielden and crystal
expert Tania Woodward The Children’s Centre at Robert le Kyng
Coffee Morning Westcott Street, Swindon. Tel: 484934
Wednesday 12 November
10am to 12noon headstarts is a friendly, ‘family’ nursery
Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, offering a warm, happy and relaxed environment
Westlea in aid of Koalas
Also on sale, Christmas puddings where every child benefits from individual attention.
made specially for Koalas
❑ Monday – Friday 8am till 6pm all year
❑ Sessions for 0 - 5 year olds ~ am, pm, school day, all day
The Springboard to ❑ Real value for money. From £160 per week full time
Confidence for your child ❑ Funded child-care credits available.**
❑ Government Funded Nursery Sessions**
Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play programme
for children from 6 months to 7 years. Free nursery sessions for 2.5 hours per day
Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing, worth £44.88 per week
co-ordination appropriate to his or her age.
Monday - Friday during term time
Structured programmes designed to build
self confidence and develop essential for funded 3 & 4 year olds*
listening and language skills. For further information or to arrange a visit,
Supervised by trained staff in a fun and ✁
caring environment. call 877779 or 484934
Tumble Tots now in your area! Special offer
For information about local centres call free child care worth £50 with this advert*
Liz Davies
on 0844 800 0219 *Conditions apply **Rates may vary

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