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18 swindonlink.com • April 2012
Meningitis charity calls toddlers to step up

National charity, the Meningitis Trust, is asking nurseries and tod-
dler groups in Swindon to host a sponsored Toddle Waddle in April.
As meningitis remains the dis- cheer on the young fundraisers.
ease feared the most by parents, the Groups that raise £400 or more
annual event is a chance to raise will be entered into a draw to win
awareness and funds for all those a computer and a special prize from
suffering from its impact. Monty the Duck.
The waddlers’ walk can be as long The trust have created lots of fun
or as short as little legs can take. It activities in a Toddle Waddle pack
can be in the garden, local park, available from 0845 120 4530 or
nursery playground, or community mail: [email protected]
hall and everyone is welcome to www.meningitis-trust.org

Fresh air exercise for mums and babes
Mums in North Swindon no longer have an excuse not to exercise and
tone up because they have a baby to care for.
The Springboard to
Confidence for your child

Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play programme
for children from 6 months to 7 years.
Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing,
co-ordination appropriate to his or her age.
Structured programmes designed to build
self confidence and develop essential
listening and language skills.
Supervised by trained staff in a fun and
caring environment.
Tumble Tots now in your area!
For information about local centres call
Liz Davies Fitness trainer Dan Gale of exercises, using no equipment
on 0844 800 0219 Shape123 Personal Training has other than resistance bands which
launched the Buggy-Function Exer- I provide.
cise Class which he says is unique in “The exercises incorporate mov-
Swindon as no other classes accom- ing the buggy so the children do not
modate mums and babies together. get bored. They love their mums
Classes last for up to 45 minutes moving about in front of them,
and are held in a local park or green keeping them entertained with
area and cost £5 per session. claps, tickles and noises.”
Dan said: “The classes are de- Register for Buggy-Function
Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon signed to help mums get back in Exercise at www.shape123.co.uk
shape after the birth of their child. or contact Dan at mail: dan.gale@
For children 3 months to five years Children need to be minimum of shape123.co.uk or 07715 578544.
Open all year from 8am to 6pm 6 weeks and in their buggies, and • Dan will be supporting the toddle
the mums need to have had their 6 waddle - see top of the page.
Extensive outdoor play & gardens week post natal check. • A new Buggy-Function class starts
Easy access and safe parking “We focus on cardiovascular at Peatmoor Primary School on 23
fitness, weight loss and toning.
For information call: 01793 851495 Exercises include standing side leg April, 1.45pm. See www.shape123.
co.uk for details.
raises, basic squats and lunges and
www.thedaynursery.com • Want a buggy class in your area?
we focus on abdominal exercises,
Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS lower back, shoulders and arm Contact Dan to discuss your idea.

LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare Salt Way Children’s Centre
Pearl Road, Middleleaze
& eduCation Swindon SN5 5TD
FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS Tel: 01793 465364
Established 1986
The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts DO YOU KNOW ABOUT SALT WAY CHILDREN’S CENTRE?
Tel: 01666 510356 There’s lots to do, here are some of our activities
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, • Stay & Play sessions - indoor and outdoor
secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children from 0-5 and an out of • Fathers’ / male carers groups • Young parents’ groups
school club for children aged 5-11 years • Multi cultural Stay Play groups • Breastfeeding support groups
l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year Come and join in the fun during our Easter holiday sessions:
l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for
3-5 year olds Monday 2nd, Thursday 5th and Thursday 12th April 9.30am - 11.00am
l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching Why not give us a call or log onto
staff and nursery nurses http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/salt-way to see our timetable!
l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room,
school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about

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