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learning through Butterflies now benefits
story, drama and play over a thousand families
Baby Story Play 6 mths - 2 yrs
Interactive storytelling and imaginative play North Swindon Butterflies Children’s Centre registered its 1000th
encourage you to communicate and create family in September and marked the occasion by presenting them
with your little one. Be inspired by a new story with a goodie bag.
each week!
Early Years Drama 2 - 7 yrs
Delight in your child’s love of story as we fire
their imagination, boost their confidence and
build their language, listening and social skills
through dramatic play.
FREE TRIAL CLASS
Contact Jenni Saunders on 01793 325785
[email protected]
www.debutots.co.uk

Swindon · Malmesbury · Chippenham · Calne

Ashley and Charlotte with their children and Butterflies staff Zoe Williams and
LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare Jayne Holloway and Abbey Meads Primary School headteacher Bob Buckley
& eduCation Ashley Horton, Charlotte Whit- Describing the benefits of the
tington and their two children service Ashley said: “I think it’s
FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
Established 1986 Imogen, 18 months, and Kieran, 8 brilliant to have this sort of centre.
The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts months, moved to Oakhurst from It brings local communities together
Tel: 01666 510356 Chippenham in May to be closer to and gets people from all walks of life
Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042 family in the Swindon area. to rub shoulders under one roof.”
They registered with Butterflies Charlotte added: “It’s been a
l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education within a safe,
secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children from 0-5 and an out of to make use of the health visitor ser- good way to meet other mums and
school club for children aged 5-11 years vice and to get the children weighed to be able to talk about everyday
l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year at the centre located at Abbey things to do with young children.”
l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for Meads Primary School. Charlotte Butterflies runs a wide range of
3-5 year olds has been taking Imogen to Stay & groups at several venues across
l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching Play toddler sessions at Butteflies North Swindon. For details call
staff and nursery nurses satellite centre at Catherine Wayte 01793 722984 or see:
l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room, Primary School. www.bit.ly/butterfliesCC
school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about
Harvey the Lifestyle Dog could be
coming to a school or nursery near you

Kempsford-based marketing specialist and writer Jennifer Hyland is
looking to work with school teachers and nursery leaders in and around
the Swindon area to introduce children to Harvey the Lifestyle Dog,
a larger than life character central to her project promoting healthy,
happy living and care for the environment.
Describing the inspira-
ISTD - Ballet - Tap tion behind the project
- Modern - Jazz Jennifer said: “Harvey was
my dog who sadly isn’t
Contemporary with us anymore, but he
Street Jazz was so well-mannered and
friendly that he gave me
Musical Theatre & the idea to help children
live healthier lifestyles by
RAD Major Ballet learning more common
sense from our animals
BRING THIS ADVERT and pets.”
Now Harvey the Life-
AND GET FIRST TWO style Dog features in the
WEEKS FREE activity booklets that
Jennifer has produced
Classes from 2 /2 years upwards. for children to work through and
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Lessons held at: have fun along the way, both in the where her work with Harvey the
classroom and at home.
Lifestyle Dog featured in the local
The Haydon Centre She said: “The books contain media. Explaining the interest Jen-
Haydonleigh School things to colour in and information nifer said: “The Maltese Minister of
Abbeymeads Community School about healthy food and exercise. Rural Affairs is a fan of Harvey, and
Children can share them with recommends that Maltese school
Blunsdon Village Halls parents, and keep records together children follow Harvey’s example.”
Tel: 07825 543529 or 01793 524112 about their achievements. This way She added that Harvey could
it becomes not just education but a provide a way for a Swindon school
Visit our website for more details: way of life.” to make links with one in Malta.
For more information contact:
For many years Jennifer has had a
www.swindonacademyofdance.co.uk strong connection with the island of [email protected] or
Malta where she owns a home, and call 01285 810429.

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