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Dads get together in North

Butterfl ies Children’s Centre hosts a weekly Dads & Kids Lunch and
Playgroup where fathers and male carers can enjoy playing with their
children.
The group is run by dads and Other projects are planned like
more members are welcome. football training, starting a vegeta-
Apart from using equipment and ble garden and a summer barbeque.
craft materials provided by the The group meets on Mondays,
children’s centre, lunch is prepared 12.15pm to 2pm at Butterflies
and shared, with dads and children Children’s Centre next to Catherine
trying their hand at making soup, Wayte School, Abbey Meads. For
bread, pizza and cakes. details call 722984.

Specially for toddlers on the farm

Roves Farm Visitor Centre has started Toddler Time every weekday from
10.45am to 1pm during term time offering interactive activities includ-
ing bubbles, salt dough, story time, nature walks and action rhymes.
Roves Farm also has lambs to bottle feed along with plenty of chicks,
LITTLE FOXES CHILDCARE guinea pigs and rabbits in the pets corner for visitors to hold and stroke.
Refreshment is available in the Granary Tearoom, which serves a
& EDUCATION selection of hot and cold light lunches and drinks, delicious homemade
FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS cakes and a selection of gluten and dairy free choices. A microwave and
Established 1986 baby changing facilities are available to visitors.
The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts Call 763939 for details or see www.rovesfarm.co.uk
Tel: 01666 510356
Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education within a safe, Market for children’s kit comes to Swindon
secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children from 0-5 and an out of
school club for children aged 5-11 years Baby & Children’s Market is spreading from Berkshire and holding its
Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year fi rst Swindon event on 14 May, 10am to 12pm, at Nova Hreod School,
Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for Akers Way. For details and to fi nd out about booking a stall call Naomi
3-5 year olds Upton on 07725 722540.
High staff to child ratios with qualifi ed and experienced teaching www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk
staff and nursery nurses
Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room,
school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about All aboard for a great party
Amy and Paul Studholme have launched their mobile children’s party
business in the Jungle Boogie Bus at the Brewers’ Arms in Wanborough,
or they’ll drive it to you.
“When you’ve got young chil- has produced a CD of original songs
dren, going to a party can be a bit that children can take away, having
awkward,” said Amy. “You often see had a go at jamming the tunes in the
parents just standing around at the top-deck Jungle Beat Café.
Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon sides of the usual party venues, and “We’re members of the National
there might be more than one party Playbus Association and are keen
For children 3 months to fi ve years happening at the same time. to hire out the bus for private par-
Open all year from 8am to 6pm “We wanted to give mums and ties and fund-raising events,” said
dads some time in a relaxing en- Paul. “We can bring the bus to you
Extensive outdoor play & gardens
vironment, while their children are as long as there is enough space.
Easy access and safe parking properly supervised in an exclusive Alternatively we’re available to do
facility by a CRB-checked facilitator,” pop-up parties without the bus.”
For information call: 01793 851495 said Paul, who brings years of expe- Win a party
www.thedaynursery.com rience in the pub and entertainment Find out how you can win a Jungle
industry to this new venture.
Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS Boogie Party at www.jungleboo-
Musician and performer Amy, who giepartybus.co.uk or call Amy on
sings with the Amy Cullum Band, 07747 614811 to book a party.
Amy and Paul and their son Jake

• The Ultimate Children’s Party Venue.
• A Double Decker bus filled with soft play fun.
• We can drive to you OR you can visit us at The Brewers
Arms Wanborough where the bus sits in it’s own jungle
garden and has a Giraffe bouncy castle and tented area.
• Available for Children’s Parties/Christenings and more.Available for Children’s Parties/Christenings and more.
To see our Gallery or for
information please visit:
www.jungleboogiepartybus.co.uk
or contact Amy on
07747 614811

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