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Summer 2012 is more than sport, as Swindon Libraries launch

Youngsters will be looking for in- Last year children read 10,408
teresting alternatives to watching books through the summer as at Link Centre. their favourite books and share
hours of Olympic sport during the part of the challenge. Giving it an During the challenge library staff reading ideas.
holidays and Swindon Libraries Olympic twist, organisers are set- and volunteers will be on hand Enrolment starts from Saturday
are launching Story Lab to help ting Swindon children the target of to help children win medals for 14 July but Story Lab explodes into
them discover fascinating books. reading 12,000 books. Progress will reading, and an interactive Story action on Saturday 21 July, 10.30am,
Yet there is a sporting element be updated via the library Twitter Lab website links children with with a storytelling extravaganza
to this year’s Summer Reading feed and a totaliser on the Swin- top authors and illustrators whilst with Neil Griffiths at North Swin-
Challenge™ and it is simple to do. don Summer Reading Challenge giving them room to talk about don Library.
Children who join the scheme at web page.
their local library are given a three Throughout the summer there
dimensional card and incentives will be several stage incentives,
to aim for as they read, with a such as taking part in a story trail at
certificate and medal for those that Swindon Museum and Art Gallery,
successfully complete the challenge and receiving vouchers for pitch
of reading six books by 8 September. and putt, crazy golf or ice-skating

Fun is bow-shaped!
Experience Black Cat Archery at Roves Farm
Everyone from the seasoned archer to the absolute beginner will find
something to enjoy at our archery centre.
➢ Equipment & Tuition Provided
➢ Safe Environment
➢ Corporate and group events
➢ Special parties for 7 years and older
New Combat sport just arrived
from the US. Tried Paintball,
Air Soft? Now try Archery Tag!
Check out www.Archery-tag.eu Nutkinz Parent/Carer and Toddler Group got into the Jubilee spirit with an
For details and to arrange a meet, contact Andrew: An- indoor street part in the community room at Shaw Ridge Primary School.
[email protected] The group meets on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am to 11.30am. To
or call 07809 729260 www.blackcatarchery.com find out more about joining in, call Zoe John on 07919 484786 or mail:
We are at Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, Wilts., SN6 7QS [email protected]

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