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School backs meningitis awareness Nursery hosts open day to excite new parents
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Nursery is hoping parents of tod-
Dale Burr, headteacher of Oakhurst Primary School, has committed
the school to supporting the work of the Meningitis Trust and hopes dlers who are aged three by 31 August will be queuing up to look at
to hold an awareness raising evening in the Autumn. the facilities and education on offer.
There are two open sessions on Tuesday 4 May, 9.30am to 10.30am
Parents Scottie disease and is fo-
and Asana Kern cussed on promot- and 1pm and 2pm. The nursery’s philosophy is learning through play
to gain experience and help build self-esteem. For details call 870471 or
from Pioneer ing the work of the mail: [email protected]
Road approached trust to remember
Mr Burr shortly Cailan. He said “I Village pre-school appeals for new parents
after their five year would urge par-
old son Sami had ents to have chil- Staff of a pre-school are inviting parents to come along and see the
settled in, only a dren vaccinated quality of early years’ teaching on offer.
few months af- against meningitis Lydiard Millicent pre-school, which has been established for 20 years,
ter their second and not be afraid to is holding an open evening on Thursday 6 May, 7.30pm,where families
son Cailan died challenge doctors can meet staff and committee members and look at the facilities.
in Great Western if they sense that Currently, it takes in children from Lydiard Millicent and surrounding
Hospital on 11 something is not villages as well as West and North Swindon.
May. right.” The pre-school is open Monday to Friday during term-time. For details
Eleven month On 29 March call 07909 185229 or mail: [email protected]
old Cailan had become unwell Oakhurst children took part in a
the day before, and despite being duck hunt to raise money for the Toddler groups in need of more little people
examined by four doctors and a Meningitis Trust which Mr Burr Sunny Smiles baby and toddler group wants to recruit more children
consultant paediatrician, he was wants to make an annual event. and parents in order to increase its sessions.
diagnosed with meningitis less For advice the Meningitis Trust Currently the group meets on Fridays, 9.30am to 11.45am at Roughmoor
than three hours before he died. has a 24 hour nurse-led helpline on social hall, Swinley Drive, Peatmoor. Activities include arts and crafts,
Now Scottie wants parents and 0800 0281828. games, music and dance.
carers to be a lot more aware of the www.meningitis-trust.org With more children, the group hopes to open a Tuesday morning ses-
sion. For details call Jo Reid on 07830 132942.
Parent and child fun yoga day Nutkins parent and toddler group has now settled into its new home
in the community rooms at Shaw Ridge Primary School.
Saturday 1 May 10am-3pm. lower Shaw farm, old Shaw lane The group welcomes newcomers to its twice weekly get-togethers on
Explore yoga class for parents; Yoga Berries adventure & games for children; Wednesday and Friday mornings. See the advert on page 18.
Parent & child massage & bonding. Try yoga together in a focused, playful and
nurturing environment. No previous experience necessary Playmates has restarted at the reopened Freshbrook Community Centre.
Cost: £35 for the day. Bring packed lunch. Farm lunch available for £5 Carers and children are welcome to drop by and join in with games,
call gayle & deborah for details on 01793 723125 or 07825 683440 music and craft activities on Thursdays 9.30am to 11.30am. With a large
www.innersmilemassage.co.uk hall available, there is lots of space to use ride on toys.

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