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Male point of view needed
at Salt Way Children's Centre
Saturday morning stay and play sessions for dads and male carers will
FREE Thus
start shortly and organisers at Salt Way Children's Centre, Middleleaze
Fun song sessions, nursery rhymes and would like to hear from men about what they want.
action songs for preschool children & The meetings for pre-schoolers Park."
babies aged 3 months to 4 years.
accompanied by their male carers Although men are welcome to
Classes in North Swindon Library, start in September, but taster ses- attend any activity at the Children's
Tow Hill, Lawn, Wanborough, Fairford &
Next Generation Kids every day of the sions will run on Thursdays 1pm Centre, Sarah acknowledged that
y
week. *NEW* snruucn SESSvONS xbbEi to 2.30pm on 18 June, 16 July and some men could feel intimidated
20 August. in a group full of women, and
Private parties, nursery sessions a mother/baby/
toddler group sessions also available.
Family link worker Sarah Stace hopes that a men-only option will
To book a place or to find out more, said, "a lot of parents have asked be popular. "A father's role is so
visit www.babyboppers.co.uk for a dads' group through their important, we want to make sure
email [email protected] or
call Debbie on 01793 729903. partners. We want them to come they are involved."
in and let us know what kind of If you are unable to go to the
activities they would like, whether taster sessions, call Sarah on 465364
in the centre, or they might want ormail:Sarah.Stace@childrenssoci-
to go for a walk or visit Lydiard ety.org.uk with suggestions.
Peatmoor stay & play launched
5 1
";i Parent volunteers, working with Salt Way Children's Centre, have started
a new under 5s group at Peatmoor Community School, meeting every
second Tuesday of the month, from 1.15pm to 2.45pm.
How can Musical Minis help your child b
A donation of 70p is suggested. All parents and carers are welcome.
skillful communicator - by de veloping language
and co-ordination. Before the summer holidays there will be taster sessions on Thursdays
emotionally developed - through sharing stories 25 June and 9 July. Call Sarah on 465364 for information.
and songs whilst meeting new friends.
... a confident child - by joining in the activities in a
relaxed group atmosphere. Site for nearly new baby items
acre ativechild-by exploring instruments, sounds,
rhythm and movement. Clare Milton from Gorse Hill has launched a Swindon branch of www.
Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259 nappyvalley.co.uk, a new site aimed at parents where they can buy
and sell good quality, nearly new baby items.
www.musicalminis.co.uk
She said, "in the current financial crisis, the UK is experiencing a
Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for
babies and toddlers. Each structured session encourages huge baby boom. Yet buying for a new baby is expensive. Nappyvalley.
cognitive, physical and emotional development through The
use of music, instruments and stories co.uk provides a great place to pick up quality, nearly new baby items
at bargain prices."

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