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Breast feeding advice - all year Paddington Bear is coming to town
Even though Breastfeeding Awareness Week in May has passed, The ever fresh and youthful Paddington Bear will be calling into
members of the NCT work all year round with women who wish to STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, on 20 and 21 June
breastfeed for as long as they want. to say hello to all his fans.
Breastfeeding isn't always easy and many mums are taken by surprise The famous bear, who celebrated throughout the weekend.
if they run into difficulties, says breastfeeding counsellor Elena Rossi. his fiftieth year as a celebrity in 2008 "There's also plenty for older
"Our classes help mums overcome concerns, whether large or small, and is inviting all children to meet him members of the family to see
enable them to feel comfortable. They can share their concerns and are and join in the many bear themed and do, including Mr Gruber's
offered plenty of support and information." activities. Antique Shop where you'll find
To find out more contact Melanie Viranyi on 0844 2436947 or email: STEAM Manager Alan Greer a great display of Paddington
[email protected] said, "youngsters can learn about memorabilia."
Paddington's homeland of Peru, Local charities will also be set-
get their own bear passport ting up stalls inside the museum,
Parents invest in baby memorabilia stamped at the special checkpoints, including the Prospect Hospice and
despite recession plus there are bouncy castles, a Oxfam Books.
miniature railway and storytimes • See the advert opposite.
Two mums who run a family orientated business have been busily
building a successful enterprise, and also giving away their profits.

Ann Cooper of Clic Sargent receives a donation from Victoria Daney at Studteil
Grange, with Keepsake Co. founders Michelle William and Victoria Casehournu
Victoria Davey and Gina Gan- ofbabies'handsandfeet,jewellery
ney opened the The Keepsake Co. capturing children's fingerprints,
at Studley Grange Craft Village footprints and artwork. "Babies
last October and have seen sales grow so quickly and parents know
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throughout the economic down- so will always find the means to Headstarts Da Nurser t;
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environment where ever child benefits from individual attention.
due to The Keepsake Co.'s unique delighted to be able to help Clic
• Monday-Friday 8am till 6pm all year
product range which enables par- Sargent; it's a wonderful charity. It
• Sessions for 0-5 year olds - am, pm, school day. all day
ents to capture special milestones feels fantastic to know that every
• Real value for money. From £35.55 per day I •
in their children's development, sale generates more support for • Funded child-care credits available." '
They include casts and impressions such a worthwhile cause" • Government Funded Nursery Sessions"
Free nursery sessions for 3 hours per day worth £45.90 per week. Monday-
Draw daddy to win a prize Friday during term time for funded 3 & 4 year olds'
To celebrate their first 6 months trading, Victoria and Gina are running For further information or to arrange a visit, call 07703 256162
a draw daddy competition. Children's pictures can be dropped into the [email protected]
shop during opening hours before Sunday 7 June. The winning picture OPENING JUNE 2009
will be transferred onto a key ring in ti me to present to dad on Father's Co^d^tionsa P ply — — FREE REGISTRATION — — — °naiesmayvary
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Vintage fire engines, tractor rides.
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crafts. dog-show. tombola. barbecue • Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room, school hall with
Brinkworth Rd. Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS & refreshments gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about