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MEND gives children the chance
Jo Jingles is Here!
preschool Music, Singing & Movement Classes to become fitter, healthier and happier
for children aged 3mths to 5yrs
gymnastics Develop your child’s Several programmes for children and young people who are above an
approved weight and want a fun way to discover their way to healthy
• Social Skills
• Language eating and physical activity are recruiting for September.
where an early • Confidence MEND Teens is a free, fun 10- Thursdays, 5pm to 7pm, starting
• Listening Skills
• Co-ordination week healthy lifestyle programme 18 September.
start makes a world • Imagination for 13 to 16 year olds and their All the sessions include age-
parents or carers on Monday and appropriate discussion and fun
of difference! NO JOINING FEE! Wednesday afternoons from 4pm games aimed at boosting physical

to 6pm, starting on Monday 17 activity. Parents and carers have
September, at Stratton Community the opportunity to discuss weight
Abbeymeads, N. Swindon on Tues Leisure Centre, Grange Drive, Strat- related issues separately
Peatmoor, W. Swindon on Fri ton St Margaret, SN3 4JY. To find out more about any of

Call Virginia on 01453 839464
jojingles22@aol.com MEND for 5 to 7s starts on the MEND programmes, contact
www.jojingles.com/ Wednesday 19 September, 3.45pm Emma Sperring on 01793 465412
centralglouestershire to 5.30pm at Oasis Leisure Centre. or 07818 510563 or mail: esperring@
MEND for 7 to 13s takes place swindon.gov.uk
at Link Centre on Tuesdays and www.mendcentral.org
learning through
story, drama and play Hockey academy appeals
Baby Story Play 6 mths - 2 yrs for families to host players
Interactive storytelling and imaginative play
encourage you to communicate and create Okanagan Hockey Academy is beginning its first year in Britain, of-
with your little one. Be inspired by a new story
each week! fering high quality athletic and academic programmes to outstanding
Early Years Drama 2 - 7 yrs young ice hockey players from all over the UK and Europe.
Delight in your child’s love of story as we fire The academy is Centre ice rink.
their imagination, boost their confidence and recruiting families This high level
build their language, listening and social skills
through dramatic play. in West Swindon programme focuses
daily classes for the under 5’s FREE TRIAL CLASS with good access to on positive personal
Contact Jenni Saunders on 01793 325785 Lydiard Park Acad- growth in the areas of
01793 822262 jenni@debutots.co.uk emy and the Link academics, athletics
www.debutots.co.uk
and citizenship.
Centre to host a
www.esprit-gymnastics.co.uk player in their home The academy relies
for the upcoming on host families to
Swindon · Malmesbury · Chippenham · Calne
school year. provide a home away
This year OHA from home for these
will have one team young people. Host
with between 15 families will receive
and 20 male athletes £300 per month for
ranging in age from providing accom-
12 to 15 years old. modation and care.
They will attend For details contact
Lydiard Park Acad- Young hockey talent Luc Johnson, OHA administrator
emy and follow the coming to live in Swindon from Karen Black on 01793
his Milton Keynes home
886857 or mail: of-
ISTD - Ballet - Tap national curriculum fice@hockeyschools.co.uk
tailored to their training and play-
- Modern - Jazz ing schedule based at the Link www.hockeyschools.co.uk
Contemporary Link pool closed for summer refurbishment
Street Jazz Link Centre’s swimming pool will be closed from Monday 30 July
Musical Theatre & until Sunday 9 September to allow for retiling. The rest of the
leisure centre will continue to operate as normal.
RAD Major Ballet See details of other pools at: www.swindon.gov.uk/swimming

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Lessons held at: for children from 6 months to 7 years.
Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing,
The Haydon Centre co-ordination appropriate to his or her age.
Haydonleigh School Structured programmes designed to build
self confidence and develop essential
Abbeymeads Community School listening and language skills.
Blunsdon Village Halls Supervised by trained staff in a fun and
caring environment.
Tel: 07825 543529 or 01793 524112 Tumble Tots now in your area!
Visit our website for more details: For information about local centres call
www.swindonacademyofdance.co.uk Liz Davies
on 0844 800 0219

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