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18 swindonlink.com • April 2010

                                             21st Century           Vandals wreck kit for disabled children
                                                                   In mid-March the bed of a trampoline was slashed and safety ropes
                                                                   cut on a climbing frame in the play garden shared by Koalas special
                                                                   opportunities playgroup and Special Tots at the Salt Way Centre in
                                                                   Middleleaze.
                                                                     “I nearly cried when I saw the
                                          Whether your kids are    damage,  it  was  utterly  mindless
                                         toddlers or teens, you’ll   and malicious,” said Koalas man-
                                         value these gentle and    ager  Stephanie  Hathaway.  “The
                                         humorous insights into    equipment was bought with grants
                                                                   from Legal & General and the Have
                                             being a parent.       a  Heart  appeal  for  children  with
                                                                   special needs and their siblings.
                                                                     “It’s three years since we moved
                                                                   to West Swindon. We aimed to com-
                                                                   plete the outdoor play area this year.
                                                                   The people who did this should be
                                                                   very ashamed of themselves.”
                                           The next 4 week           To help Koalas with the cost of
                   
                                           course will be starting   repairs call  465361 or mail: koalas@
                                           on Thursday 22nd April   swindon.gov.uk             Stephanie with the slashed trampoline
                          8:00 – 9:30pm at
                            Uplands School
                                                      Massage helps baby bonding
                                           (on the same site as Red Oaks
                                           Primary School and Isambard   Gayle Fletcher has started a new six week baby massage course on
                           Community School).
                                          Wednesdays, 11am to 12noon, in the hayloft at Lower Shaw Farm.
                 To register or find out more
                      please call Julia on
                           01793 751615 or email
                       [email protected]
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                                                                     Mums get the chance to share how their baby is developing and learn
                                                                   basic massage techniques using the five elements of Chinese medicine,
                                            Part of the Busy Bees Group  Shiatsu and aromatherapy.
                                                                     “Using the five elements - fire, earth, metal, water and wood - make
                FREE registration when you                         the course fun and memorable,” said Gayle.
                                                                     The course, which costs £35, takes place at the same time as the Lower
                book before 30th April 2010                        Shaw Farm community cafe and parents can enjoy a drink or lunch after
                                                                   the session. A table is reserved for the group so mums can have some
                                                                   time out with friends, with the babies often sleeping after their massage.
                Our nurseries are a great place for your child to    Following the class Gayle offers 20 minute complementary therapies
                        play, learn and make new friends           such as reflexology, reiki and acupressure for mums whilst their babies
                                                                   are looked after by a friend in the warmth of the cafe.
                                                                     She also offers massage classes at home or with friends. For details
                    Bright, welcoming play areas for each age group   call her on 723125, mail: [email protected]
                                  Secure access systems                           www.innersmilemassage.co.uk
                           Fresh nutritious meals everyday

                           Large, secure outdoor gardens
                              Extra activities available


                                                                     Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
                                     Leapfrog at St Andrew’s Ridge -   	 For children 3 months to five years
                                      call Niki on 01793 726 919
                                                                        Open all year from 8am to 6pm
                                        Busy Bees at Peatmoor -         Extensive outdoor play & garden
                                      call Julie on 01793 887 602       Grant places available

                                                                     For information call: 01793 851495
                Providing Quality Childcare you can trust!                       www.thedaynursery.com
                               www.busybees.com    *terms and conditions apply  Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS





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