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Scrapstore appeals to organisations
to share space The Springboard to

Swindon Scrapstore, the well-loved charity that has been turning waste Confidence for your child
things into play things in the town for twenty years, was thrown into Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play programme
turmoil when they were told in late October that they had just eight for children from 6 months to 7 years.
weeks to vacate their base on the Westmead Estate in West Swindon. Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing,
Scrapstore moved to part of the co-ordination appropriate to his or her age.
old Farepack Hampers warehouse Structured programmes designed to build
off Westmead Drive in March 2011 self confidence and develop essential
after a fire destroyed some of their listening and language skills.
storage in Cheney Manor. Supervised by trained staff in a fun and
Volunteers had spent huge effort caring environment.
and large amounts of money to Tumble Tots now in your area!
bring the warehouse up to scratch, For information about local centres call
so it was a complete shock to be Liz Davies
told by the landlord that he was on 0844 800 0219
not aware that Scrapstore was a
sub-lease holder
Expressing her dismay Scrap-
store manager Olivia McCann said South Swindon MP Robert Buckland
“We were expecting to be able to lending a hand at Scrapstore in July 2011
stay in our current premises for with the money lost from doing
another two years, but then we up the Westmead building and
discovered that planning permis- from Northwood going down, she
sion has been given to redevelop wants to hear from other businesses
the site and demolition is due to or community groups interested
start in January. in sharing the new building. She
“So after less than two years here said: “It’s a fantastic space of 18,000
we have to find alternative accom- square feet set in an acre of land. It
modation.” has CCTV and a caretaker, and is
The charity was dealt another available on a five year lease.“
blow recently when it discovered To find out more call Olivia on
it would not receive any payment 07739 023290. Call her to volunteer
for furniture supplied to liquidated time to assist Scrapstore in their
youth training and work experience move or to make a donation to fund
organisation Northwood Environ- their unexpected expenses.
mental which folded in October. Help Scrapstore by purchasing
Olivia has found other prem- crafts and stationery from their on-
ises, again at Cheney Manor. But line shop at www.scrapstore.co.uk
New toddler group has spaces
My Acorns Preschool Parent & Toddlers is looking for new parents to join
their friendly, relaxed group which meets on Monday mornings, 9.30am
to 11am in Holy Trinity Church at Shaw Village Centre. Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
Turn up and take part or contact Emma Blackburn: emma.myacorn-
[email protected]. Tel: 07990 934103. For children 3 months to five years
Open all year from 8am to 6pm
Halloween haircuts boost Koalas Extensive outdoor play & gardens
Customers at Hair- Easy access and safe parking
2Go in West Swin- For information call: 01793 851495
don Centre raised
£220 for Koalas www.thedaynursery.com
special needs play-
group by having Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
their hair cut on
31 October by five
ghouls and ghosts.
See their pictures
at www.bit.ly/hair-
2gospooks
Adam Sheppard and Kauren Hudson in the sensory room People passing
at Koalas with senior play leader Laura Keye and playleader by also made dona-
Claire Powell tions.
Vacancies in January for level 2 swimming teachers
with Swim Safe UK. Evening and weekend classes.
Good rates of pay. For details call 07825 441311
www.swimsafeuk.co.uk

Greendown Playgroup Christmas Fayre
Saturday 8 December, 12noon to 2pm
Father Christmas, stalls, refreshments
Lydiard Park Academy, Grange Park

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