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20 swindonlink.com • October 2008
Lights for Learning relaunches web site

Mansfield Swindon councillor Justin Tomlinson was so impressed with Lights
for Learning at a meeting arranged by The Link that he has promised
Begbie to champion the charity’s work in political circles.
He also immediately
Associates Ltd offered practical help by
upgrading the charity’s
web site which should go
Providing mortgage services for the community since 1987 live in early October.
For many living in
Migrate to a developing countries,
once the sun sets, the only
light comes from smoky
better Mortgage and dangerous kerosene
lamps. On seeing these
this autuMn in Kenya several years
ago, Cricklade inventor
Roger Mugridge devised
an easily installed solar
powered lighting system
which enables children Justin Tomlinson holding a dangerous paraffin wick
and adults to study safely lamp with Roger and his solar powered demonstra-
into the evening. tion kit
There are now Lights for Learning he is investigating whether books
installations around the world and donated to libraries could be passed
on 29 October Roger and eight vol- on to the schools being lit up.
unteers will make a second visit to Justin’s effort is much appreci-
Zambia where they will fit out sixty ated said Roger. “We had been
rooms in three remote schools. talking about improving the web
and think about how The £17,000 cost for equipment site and his offer came just at the
much you might save was raised by Harrogate Grammar right time which is fantastic.”
www.lightsforlearning.org
School in Yorkshire.
for Christmas said Justin. “But from talking to Curry night for Lights
“We take instant light for granted,
We may be able to find you a lower interest rate. Roger and seeing his photographs, Enjoy a curry, meet the Lights for
it is clear that the solar powered Learning team and see a demon-
You may have to pay an early repayment charge lights are giving children and adults stration at a curry for charty night
to your existing lender if you remortgage. so many more opportunities to learn at the Bombay Lounge, Peatmoor
after dark.” on 13 October.
Whether you’re planning to move to a new As cabinet member for libraries Call 887799 to book a table.
house or to remortgage your property, with
over 20 years experience providing mortgages First appearance for Debutots
in Swindon, Mansfield Begbie Associates When Jenni Saunders couldn’t find a Debutots group close to home,
aim to provide an excellent and personal service. she decided to set one up herself.
Debutots is a blend
There may be a fee payable at completion of interactive story-
telling and dramatic
for placing your mortgage. The precise amount play. “When I saw
will depend on your circumstances but the there were none in
the area, I decided
maximum will be £300. it would be perfect
for me,” said Jenni,
However, no completion no fee. who has a degree in
drama and has two
Mansfield Begbie Associates arranges mortgages with pre-school children.
the majority of building societies and banks in the UK Baby Story Play, for
For free mortgage consultation and children aged 6 months to 2 years group gets on their feet and retells
further information, call us now. is all about exploring the magic of the story together.”
stories, sounds and words through Parents also take part in the
Your home may be repossessed if you play. The interactive sessions are an storytelling. “The more involved
do not keep up repayments on your mortgage exciting way to stimulate commu- they are the better. If parents are
Swindon nication. Early Years Drama classes enthusiastic the children are more
for 2 to 7 year olds take children into willing to join in.”
Debutots meet at Christ Church
imaginary worlds through story.
772779 Self esteem is raised and language in Old Town on Monday mornings
skills developed as children explore and St Margaret’s Centre in Stratton
feelings, words, sounds, movement on Monday afternoons.
and their relationship with others. Jenni also offers classes to nurser-
e: [email protected] “Each session is based round ies, schools and mother and toddler
www.mansfieldbegbie.co.uk H0083791 a new story which is original to groups and runs Debutots parties
Mansfield Begbie Associates Limited is an appointed representative of Debutots,” explained Jenni, above. for children’s birthdays.
Legal & General Partnership Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the “I tell the story with plenty of To arrange a free trial, call Jenni
Financial Services Authority for advising on and arranging mortgages and insurance opportunities for children to join on 325785
in. Once it’s been told, the whole www.debutots.co.uk

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