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Melanie Hussey The best of brickish at Bridlewood
CHildren’s Expert Lego builders from Bridlewood Primary School picked up tips
from Martin Long, an adult Lego lover from the British Brickish As-
HoMe TuTor sociation in early December.
Children take part in seven-
I teach English as a teen after-schools clubs which
Foreign Language and include cheerleading, photog-
can help your child learn raphy, calligraphy as well as
to read and improve traditional sports like netball
and football.
grammar and literacy. Lego Club is one of the most
For details do call popular and oversubscribed
with teaching assistant Karen
01793 335387 Webster setting challenges and
[email protected] activities for enthusiasts. She
B.A. (Hons) P.G.C.E. CELTA said, “the children’s enthusiasm
CRB checked for Lego certainly increased
after Mr Long’s visit. He was
a real expert who gave club
members lots of ideas to try.”

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Under sevens welcomed at Prior Park
Adult dance classes Prior Park independent school in Cricklade had a new extension build-
ing officially opened by News at Ten broadcaster Julie Etchingham
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