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Haydon toddler group restarts on 6 September

St John’s Pram Club welcomes parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles
and childminders with children from birth to school age at weekly
meetings on Mondays, 9.30am to 11.30am during term time.
The club gathers at St. John’s Church, Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick
and the cost is £1 per child.
Sessions restart on 6 September. Just drop in or call Lynda Gough on
724129 or mail: [email protected]

Spaces for parents and pre-schoolers
at group celebrating 20 years

One of West Swindon’s oldest pre-school groups is marking two dec-
ades since forming this Autumn.
Nutkinz Toddler Group
moved from Upper Shaw
Farm centre to the commu-
nity rooms at Shaw Ridge
Primary School earlier
in the year and now has
spaces for parents, carers
and pre-school children.
The group meets from
How can Musical Minis help your child be ... 9.30am to 11.30am on
.. a skillful communicator - by developing language Wednesdays and Fridays
and co-ordination. for themed sessions, struc-
.. emotionally developed - through New tured activities and free
sharing stories and songs whilst Monday class play. Nutkinz taste day led by Zoe John and Dawn Higham
meeting new friends. starts Monday Turn up and join in or call Zoe on 07919 484786 for details.
.. a confident child - by joining in the 6th Sept
activities in a relaxed group atmosphere. 11.05am
.. a creative child - by exploring
instruments, sounds, rhythm and movement. Committed mum rewarded
Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259 for her work with new parents
www.musicalminis.co.uk
Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers. A mum from Shaw who volunteers for the National Childbirth Trust
Each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional has been recognised for her dedication to the charity.
development through the use of music, instruments and stories.
Elena Rossi, who belongs to the
NCT’s Swindon branch has been
nominated for the most supportive
Headstarts Day Nursery or innovative volunteer in the char-
ity’s annual national awards.
She’s been a breastfeeding coun-
Established 1990 sellor for nearly four years, has
Delta Business Park trained others and set up breast-
Westlea, West Swindon. Tel: 877779 feeding support groups. She also
The Children’s Centre at Robert le Kyng visits the Great Western Hospital
postnatal ward each week, as well
Westcott Street, Swindon. Tel: 484934 as meeting new mothers at home to
Moredon Children’s Centre help with breastfeeding difficulties. The awards, sponsored by Pam-
Elena, right, said, “it was touching pers, recognise the commitment
Montrose Close, Moredon to be nominated for this award. It is of volunteers who help provide
Tel: 01793 481080 confirmation that the work I do has a much-needed support network
an impact and does make a differ- for parents.
Headstarts is a friendly, ‘family’ nursery ence to the breastfeeding experience The branch is holding a Pampered
offering a warm, happy and relaxed environment of local mothers and babies.” Chef Fundraiser on Tuesday 14 Sep-
where every child benefits from individual attention. NCT has over 10,000 volunteers tember, 7.45pm at Lawn Community
who give their time, energy and Centre.Book tickets at £3 by mailing:
❑ Monday – Friday 8am till 6pm all year skills in more than 300 branches. [email protected].
❑ Sessions for 0 - 5 year olds ~ am, pm, school day, all day ✁ Breastmate Support Groups
❑ Real value for money. From £37.00 per day NHS Swindon is tasked with increasing the number of mums who
❑ Funded child-care credits available.* breastfeed babies for an extended period and is working with support
❑ Government Early Years funded nursery sessions to groups to promote the health benefits of breastfeeding. Groups meet at:
the value of £46.87 per week.* West Swindon Children’s Centre, Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook:
Mondays 10am to 12noon, except bank holidays
Free 15 hours a week flexible funding Saltway Children’s Centre, Pearl Road, Middleleaze: Thursdays 1.30pm
during term time for 3 and 4 year olds* to 3.30pm
For further information or to arrange a visit, Abbey Meads Primary School: Mondays 12.30pm to 2.30pm, termtime
call one of the centres above Robert Le Kyng Primary School Children’s Centre, Westcott Place:
Tuesdays 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Special offer Surestart Centre, Everleigh Road, Penhill: Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am
free child care worth £50 with this advert* Turn up and join in or speak to your health visitor about a group near you.
For a list of public places where breast feeding mothers are welcome
www.headstartsnursery.co.uk *Conditions apply
see www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/swindon

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