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16 swindonlink.com • July 2012
Pre-school group celebrates 25th birthday
preschool Greendown Playgroup marked

gymnastics it’s twenty-fifth year since open-
ing, when Princess Anne made
a visit to Greendown School in
Grange Park.
where an early The group is still run as a charity
start makes a world with a parent management com-
mittee employing staff managed
of difference! by Julie Seward.
She said: “I joined a well es-
tablished group in 1999 and the
stability has continued; it’s what
makes Greendown Playgroup so
popular. Nearly all the staff have
been here for over ten years, it’s
an experienced and happy team
which is reflected in the care for
the children.
To find out about places at the
playgroup call 01793 882234.

Jellytots Playgroup Late party was fun for all
Fun Day Salt Way Children’s Centre held their Jubilee party after the big weekend
Saturday 14 July, so that older siblings could attend during the half term holiday.
12noon to 3pm Children took part in jubilee themed arts and crafts, and made crowns,
Brook Field Primary School, flags and paper chains. They also decorated biscuits and cakes with red,
Cartwright Drive, Shaw white and blue icing and made cucumber sandwiches for lunch.
Face painting, jewellery stall, Early Years’ Worker Dana Dodson said: “We wanted to have our party
daily classes for the under 5’s bouncy castle, cake stall, tattoo after the celebrations so that the younger children had a better idea of
stall, tombola, lucky dip, hook a what the Jubilee is all about and older brothers and sisters could join in.
“We had over 70 parents and children enjoying the activities; they
01793 822262 Also mini graduation ceremony created some really inventive Jubilee decorations.”
duck, treasure hunt and BBQ
www.esprit-gymnastics.co.uk for children moving onto school To take part in Children’s Centre activities see the advert below.
All welcome

A high quality day nursery situated in West Swindon
at Windmill Hill Business Park, close to the M4
Junction 16, offering a happy, sociable environment
where every child is treated as an individual.
Come and OPEN DAYS see us!

Saturday 14 July
10am - 2pm
Wednesday 22 August
2.30pm - 7.30pm Salt Way Children’s Centre
Pearl Road, Middleleaze
• For children aged 6 weeks to For more information Swindon SN5 5TD
5 years please contact us: Tel: 01793 465364
• Open from 7.30am to Windmill Hill Day Nursery MULTI-CULTURAL STAY & PLAY
6.00pm, 52 weeks per year Whitehill Way
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• Full time and part time places Wiltshire families of ethnic origin with children aged 0 to 5 years
SN5 6NX
• Large garden for all ages Refreshments available too, so come along and have fun!
• Fully inclusive, including all Tel: 01793 877646 Tuesdays 10th & 17th July, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
meals, baby milk Email: [email protected]
and nappies www.childbase.com We look forward to seeing you there!
• CCTV throughout See our activities timetable at
the nursery www.childrenssociety.org.uk/saltwaycc

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