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Fundraiser for Oakhurst School bench Salt Way Children’s Centre
in memory of three year old Pearl Road, Middleleaze
Swindon SN5 5TD
Three-year-old Shaniqwa Gooden Tel: 01793 465364
passed away in December follow-
ing a year long battle with brain DADS / MALE CARERS GROUP
and spine cancer, and now friends Saturday 24th March, 10.00am - 11.30am. For children aged between 0 - 11 years
of her family are helping raise Would you like your dad, uncle, grandad or male carer to come to a fun stay & play
funds for a bench in her memory session? Then come along and enjoy messy play, arts and crafts and much more.
to be placed in the garden of
Oakhurst Primary School, where STAY AND SAY!
Shaniqwa attended nursery. Thursday 8th March, after group at 11.30am - 1.00pm. Lunch, Food, Toys and Talk
Fundraiser Carla Leigh recalls Come and play with us…! Come to lunch with us…!
meeting Shaniqwa’s mum Hayley Spend a bit of time with some of the people who work with us at Salt Way Children’s
when they were just 4 years old Centre - youth services, midwives, local councillors, local schools and pre-schools and
and their paths crossed again when tell us how you and your children use our children’s centre services.
their own children attended the
same school.
As a good friend Carla is moti-
vated to spearhead the fundraising
effort, which includes an evening of “Her mum Hayley has been so ridgeway day nursery
entertainment at the Moonrakers’ strong through it all that I just want
Crossways Suite on 24 March. to put a little smile on her face.” An interactive, nurturing environment
She said: “It’s been heart-break- To support Shaniqwa’s fund,
ing watching the effects of all tickets for the Moonraker’s event, Join us at our Open Day
Shaniqwa’s treatments since her which will include a DJ, special
operation in January. But she was a acts and raffles, are available from
little fighter and never complained Carla: [email protected] or on Saturday 10th March from 10am to 1pm
one bit. call 07557 362900.
For more information call 01753 20 11 22
Giving Mums space to write, learn and share and quote ‘Swindon’ or visit
New members are always welcome ideas and experiences onto pa- www.asquithnurseries.co.uk/swindon
at Mums the Word, a nurturing, per,” said Liz.

supportive and inspirational writing The group meets at Lower “The safety and wellbeing of the children
group organised by mum of seven Shaw Farm fortnightly on Thurs- and staff is our number one priority.”
Liz Brackenbury and supported by days, 7.30pm to 9pm. It runs on
Matt Holland, Literature Festival a drop-in basis and costs £2 per
organiser and Hilda Sheehan of session which includes writing/po-
the BlueGate poets. etry workshops and light refresh- LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare
“The group is not about teach- ments. No previous writing experi-
ing anyone to write, it’s more about ence is necessary. & eduCation
top quality baby and
giving women the confidence and For details mail Liz: bizzybs@ FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
children’s clothes
support to put their own personal btinternet.com or call 832715. Established 1986
and equipment at The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts
bargain prices.
Tel: 01666 510356
Sale of nearly new for baby Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042

th
Saturday 24 March 2012

Swindon’s NCT branch holds a nearly new sale of baby l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education within a safe,

The Oasis Leisure Centre
and children’s clothes and equipment on Saturday 24 secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children from 0-5 and an out of
Payment by card or cash. Cheques accepted with photographic proof of address.
11.15am – 1pm
March, 11.15am to 1pm at Oasis Leisure Centre, with school club for children aged 5-11 years
11am Entry for NCT members
£1.50 admission (in aid of NCT Charity)
11am entry to NCT members. l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year

Sellers’ Packs are now available
Past sales have seen over 500 buyers looking for l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for
Do you need to de-clutter or simply looking to make some extra
cash? The Swindon NCT Nearly New Sale is the perfect
bargains. If you have items to sell, contact the NCT for 3-5 year olds
opportunity to do both.

a seller’s pack by mailing: [email protected] or call l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching
At each sale we have over 500 buyers looking for
everything from clothes, to toys, to cots and
staff and nursery nurses
0844 2436292. pushchairs and everything in between. Why not l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room,
request a seller’s pack today?
[email protected] or 0844 2436292
www.nct.org.uk/branches/swindon/nearly-new-sale school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about
www.nct.org.uk/branches/swindon/nearly-new-sale

White Cottage
Pre-school & Nursery
www.whitecottagenursery.co.uk
• Flexible funded sessions Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
• Breakfast Club & Driving drop offs GOOD For children 3 months to five years
• After school club & Driving Collections OFSTED
2011
• Holiday Club (swimming, horse riding..) Open all year from 8am to 6pm
• Free Registration Extensive outdoor play & gardens
Even Swindon Community Centre Old Vicarage Lane Easy access and safe parking
Jenning Street South Marston For information call: 01793 851495
Rodbourne, Swindon Swindon
SN2 3BG SN3 4SH www.thedaynursery.com
01793-537770 01793-825845
[email protected] Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
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