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Free toddler arts & crafts Time to declutter and spring clean
and hand painting for Hop, Skip & Jump Here’s an opportunity to generate some extra cash from the kids’ cupboard.
Swindon’s NCT branch holds a Nearly New Sale of baby and children’s
Pre-schoolers can now enjoy a themed agenda of activities every clothes and equipment on Saturday 24 March, 11.15am to 1pm at Oasis
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Kidz About without charge.
Leisure Centre, with 11am entry to NCT members.
Sessions run during term time The Queen’s Jubilee and Olym- Past sales have seen over 500 buyers looking for bargains. If you
9.30am to 11am and 1pm to 2.30pm. pics will certainly feature later in have items to sell, contact the NCT for a seller’s pack by mailing: ns@
Each week a dedicated craft as- the year. swindonnct.org.uk or 0844 2436292.
sistant works with children and There’s also the chance to help Details will be available from 11 February at: www.nct.org.uk/branches/
parents to create a masterpiece to the Hop, Skip & Jump respite centre swindon/nearly-new-sale
be proud of. for children with severe disabilities
Examples of themes and ac- by decorating a cut out hand for
tivities include: Winter, making display at the Kidz About ‘Wall Good manners develop positive
snowmen using cotton wool balls, of Hands.’ The cost is £1 which is
finger painting, plus key calendar donated to the charity. attitudes in early years
celebrations such as Burns Night, Entry prices apply. See details at At Ninja Tots, ‘yes we can’ is a key phrase, reinforcing positive af-
Valentine’s and Mother’s Day. www.kidzabout.com or call 524646.
firmations and attitudes, while parents say ‘bravo’ for implementing
these ‘gold’ attributes at such a young age.

Ninja Tots instructor Victoria Foote with
preschool young pupils

gymnastics How can Musical Minis help your child be ...

.. a skillful communicator - by developing
where an early language and co-ordination.
.. emotionally developed - through sharing stories
start makes a world and songs whilst meeting new friends.
.. a confident child - by joining in the activities
of difference! in a relaxed group atmosphere.
.. a creative child - by exploring instruments,
sounds, rhythm and movement.
Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259
www.musicalminis.co.uk
Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers.
Each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional
development through the use of music, instruments and stories.
Classes last for 30 minutes and a designated area.
start from the age of two and go Ninja Kids is for the older age
A
introduction to Martial Arts right though to eleven years. group with the 7 to 11 year olds
for young children North Swindon classes take place being challenged from a martial
at Butterflies Children’s Centre at arts prospective.
Abbey Meads Primary School every ‘Manners maketh wo/man’
Tuesday during term time, where from the earliest years, and this is
martial arts ‘mini-me’s’ go through emphasised by Nina Tots.
their paces. Benefits of the sessions also
Instructor Mrs Foote takes the include improved hand-eye co-or-
Nippers class for 2 to 4 year olds dination and motor skills, improved
with parents participating to sup- listening and concentration skills,
Classes NOW on for port and encourage toddlers. The higher levels of respect and good
2-4yrs, 4-7yrs & 7-11 yrs class has an imaginative and ani- behaviour, greater self-esteem,
daily classes for the under 5’s Spaces limited mated approach to teaching martial confidence and fitness levels.
To book a place contact: mail@
01793 822262 arts – with great effort to reinforce ninjatots.co.uk or 01285 847008.
manners.
www.esprit-gymnastics.co.uk www.ninjatots.co.uk Intermediate caters for 4 to 7 year www.ninjatots.co.uk
01285 847008 [email protected] olds and parents can spectate from www.facebook.com/ninjatots

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Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042 For children 3 months to five years
l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education within a safe, Open all year from 8am to 6pm
secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children from 0-5 and an out of
school club for children aged 5-11 years Extensive outdoor play & gardens
l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year Easy access and safe parking
l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for
3-5 year olds For information call: 01793 851495
l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching
staff and nursery nurses www.thedaynursery.com
l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room, Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about

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