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Mums shedding the pounds for group

By the time Alpha Playgroup opens in Freshbrook Community Centre
- when it reopens, hopefully by Easter - seven mums aim to achieve a
new look by each being 14 pounds lighter.
“I made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and the others took up How can Musical Minis help your child be ...
the challenge when we started back in January,” said Lynne Jacobs. “We ... a skillful communicator - by developing language
have a public weigh-in each Monday at Munchkins parent and toddler and co-ordination.
group and are giving each other a lot of encouragement.” ... emotionally developed - through sharing stories
The mums are following points based programmes, some are going and songs whilst meeting new friends.
to the gym and others have taken up power walking. ... a confident child - by joining in the activities in a
relaxed group atmosphere.
For details of Alpha Playgroup, mail: [email protected] ... a creative child - by exploring instruments, sounds,
Serious about weight loss, from left, Fiona Turner, Vicky Lynch, Lynne Jacobs, Sarah rhythm and movement.
John, Lisa Woolford, Leanne Wheeler. Not pictured, Susan Butler Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259
www.musicalminis.co.uk
Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for
babies and toddlers. Each structured session encourages
cognitive, physical and emotional development through the
use of music, instruments and stories

LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare
& eduCation
For children and their parents
Established 1986
the common, Brinkworth, Wilts
tel: 01666 510356
Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education
within a safe, secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children
from 0-5 and an out of school club for children aged 5-11 years
l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year
l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for 3-5 year olds
Minis make birthday music l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching staff and
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Parents and toddlers held a birthday party in early February to celebrate l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room, school hall with
the first year of Musical Minis in the Swindon area gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about

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book before 30th April 2010

Our nurseries are a great place for your child to
play, learn and make new friends

Bright, welcoming play areas for each age group
Secure access systems
Before cutting the birthday cake donated by Lil’ Cakes, Musical Mini members with
Haydon Centre manager Michael Jeary and Chrissie Rolls, holding her daughter Fresh nutritious meals everyday
Millie and Grace Bell, and Mopsy with Chloe Bell
Large, secure outdoor gardens
The sessions are run each week Chrissie added, “the sessions
at the Haydon Centre by Chrissie encourage children to discover Extra activities available
Rolls with the assistance of her sounds, explore instruments, mimic
mum Anne Myden who is known actions and learn to share and make
by everybody as Mopsy. friends in a relaxed group setting.
Chrissie said, “I’m delighted that But that’s not the only reason par-
parents chose to give their child’s ents come along with their children. Leapfrog at St Andrew’s Ridge -
early development such a boost by We have a lot of fun and many call Niki on 01793 726 919
coming along to our classes.” friendships are made.”
The Musical Minis programme The birthday party also raised Busy Bees at Peatmoor -
uses a variety of songs, music, money for the Special Care Nursery
instruments and puppets in a struc- at John Radcliffe Hospital in sup- call Julie on 01793 887 602
tured programme to help babies, port of group member Natalie Boss
toddlers and children improve their from Redhouse who is a nurse there. Providing Quality Childcare you can trust!
co-ordination, enhance their listen- See the advert above for details
ing skills as well as develop their of how to contact Chrissie at Musi- www.busybees.com *terms and conditions apply
social and communication skills. cal Minis.

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