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Christmas thoughts for others Let's dance and put on a show

Community groups and schools across Swindon planned early for The Sullivan School of Dance is about to start rehearsing for their 2010
Christmas by packing shoeboxes to be sent to children less fortunate Wyvern show and if any young children - girls and boys -are interested
than themselves. in learning ballet, tap or jazz, there are some places available.

Shelene Lester with dance pupils
Keen shoebox packers at Haydonleigh Primary School Founder Jenny Sullivan said, tres to make them accessible to all
Boxes contained soft toys, jig- the Servant in Abbey Meads, co- "dance is a brilliant thing for young children."
saws, pens, colouring books, ordinated by Diane Charlesworth people to do. It benefits them in so Parents can pay as they go until
toothbrushes and toothpaste as well collected 900 boxes. many different ways - not just physi- they are sure their child wants to
as sweets and a personal message. Toothill Church coordinator cal exertion. It's been proven that continue.
At Haydonleigh Primary School, Ruth Kiddle collected 145 boxes it's good for children's social skills, Jenny and Shelene are joined by
Year 3 and 4 children, above, enthu- from members of the congrega- discipline, working together, and Gemma Thompson who runs JS
siastically packed and wrapped 50 tion and people who attend the very good for their coordination." Dance ballet, tap and jazz classes
boxes with guidance from teaching Monday community cafe, as well Some Sullivan students have in North Swindon.
assistants Carole Henshaw, Sally as members of Toothill Beavers & gone onto tread the boards in the Mum Caroline Bell, who has two
Franklin and Debbie Yockney who Cub Scouts and St Mary’s Church, West End and in national tour- children attending classes in Fresh-
deliver the RE curriculum. Lydiard Tregoze. ing companies, including former brook, said, "dance is a great activity
Members of the Church of Christ Greendown pupil Simone Mistry- to do after school, it's a good way of
Love your bump in Palmer, who has been in the stage meeting new friends - both for the
version of High School Musical. She children and for mums."
Valentine’s month even returned to Freshbrook last Her six year old daughter Lucy,
Gayle Fletcher of Inner Smile mas- year to do a High School Musical who does ballet and tap, added, "It's
sage and fellow yoga teacher Becky masterclass for current students. lovely. Tap is noisy and I like doing
Brain of Birthbody are running a It's ten years since Shelene Lester poses in ballet, and I like playing
pregnancy nourishment day for joined as a partner in the Sullivan with the other children."
expectant mums at Lower Shaw School of Dance and to commemo- Six year old Katie Turner said, "I
Farm on 6 February, 10am to 4pm. rate that the Wyvern show in April - like ballet because we pretend to be
It will include deep relaxation, Lights, Action, Replay - will feature old animals, and I love being the pony."
massage, belly art and a Rite of favourites as well as new routines. Sullivan School of Dance and JS
Passage to Motherhood session. Jenny added, "dance isn't as ex- Dance classes are held at Millbrook
The cost for the day is £45 and pensive as people think, it's around and St Francis Primary Schools,
includes an organic hot lunch and £3 a session. It isn't only for those and community centres around the
all materials. people who are well off, which is town. For details call Jenny Sullivan
Booking is essential. Call Re- why my classes meet in local cen- on 872682.
becca Brain 07843 050073 or mail:
[email protected] Yoga fun for kids in January
www.birthbody.co.uk
If your experience of yoga is of quiet and contemplation, then a session
with Inner Smile kids yoga would be a surprise.
birthbody inner smile Fletcher at Lower an early age,” said
Run by Gayle
Gayle. “Children
Yoga for pregnancy Yoga Berries Shaw Farm, the learn valuable
Active birth workshops Yoga for 2 /2 to 5 years Tuesdays sessions are an relaxation and
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4 - 4.45pm
Breastfeeding workshops & for ages 6 to 12 years 2 /2 to 5 years imaginative and breathing skills
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Yoga for mothers & babies at Lower Shaw Farm 5 - 6pm dynamic way of and it’s excellent
bringing the ben-
non-competitive
All classes at The Town Hall Traditional yoga postures 6 to 12 years efits of yoga to exercise.
with a twist!
Offering children children aged 2½ to 12 years in two “Children have a lot of fun and
Enjoy a healthy, non-competitive exercise, £5 pw age group classes. remember poses. Co-ordination,
relaxed pregnancy maintaining flexibility, or 8 weeks Sessions are designed to involve balance, strength and flexibility
and prepare for building strength and just £32 children by using words, colour or come naturally. There is no religious
labour and birth stamina. For details, texture with stories, visualisation practice involved.”
Exploring communication
naturally and self expression with call Gayle: and games to encourage commu- For details call Gayle on 723125
07843 050073 story adventures, games, 01793 723125 / nication and self-expression so that or mail: hello@innersmilemas-
partner and group exercises
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