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Pre-school supervisor who restarted •
playgroup hands over responsibility New Term

Lynne Jacobs, supervisor of Alpha Pre-School, is leaving, having de- rHiNO
veloped the playgroup since Freshbrook Community Centre reopened • New Shoes
in 2009, even achieving a Good rating in its first Ofsted inspection.
• The Ultimate Children’s Party Venue.
Lynne had rite
been inspired • A Double Decker bus filled with soft play fun.
to reopen the • We can drive to you OR you can visit us at The • start rite • BOOtleg • Clarks •
group after it Brewers Arms Wanborough where the bus sits start
went bust. “A in it’s own jungle garden and has a Giraffe sHOes fOr kids
bouncy castle and tented area.
couple of us •
bought all the • Available for Children’s Parties/Christenings from
and more.
resources and BlaylOCks
kept them at To see our Gallery or for information please visit: Clarks Bath road Corner
home,” said www.jungleboogiepartybus.co.uk Old town, swindon
Lyn. “When or contact Amy on 07747 614811 tel: 534271
the communi- •
ty centre itself
closed down
I joined the Lynne making friends with a member of LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare
relaunch com- Jonathan’s Insect Roadshow & eduCation
mittee and Alpha Pre-School was get visits from older folk who bring
born after a lot of hard work to get in books, paint and items they think For children and their parents
the building open again. the children will benefit from.” Established 1986
“We were visited by Ofsted just At 58 years of age, Lynne feels the common, Brinkworth, Wilts
9 months later; we were so happy it’s time to hand over to someone tel: 01666 510356
to receive a ‘Good’ with few recom- younger, although she will be acting Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
mendations. as a consultant to the new supervi- l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education within a safe,
“Having the pre-school in the sor for a couple of sessions a week secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children from 0-5 and an out of
school club for children aged 5-11 years
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heart of the area; it’s lovely when we during the Autumn.
l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for
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in every Ofsted category l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching
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l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room,
school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about

A high quality day nursery situated in West Swindon
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Come and see us!

Happy staff and children at Greendown Playgroup OPen DAyS
Thursday 25th August
Wednesday 28th September
the springboard to Tuesday 25th October
Confidence for your child
• For children aged 6 weeks to For more information
Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play programme 5 years please contact us:
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Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing, 6.00pm, 52 weeks per year Whitehill Way
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Structured programmes designed to build • Full time and part time places Wiltshire
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Supervised by trained staff in a fun and • Fully inclusive, including all Tel: 01793 877646
caring environment. Email: [email protected]
meals, baby milk
tumble tots now in your area! and nappies www.childbase.com
For information about local centres call • CCTV throughout
liz davies the nursery
on 0844 800 0219

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