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Quilters support special needs’ centre

Poppy Down Quilters, who used to meet at Upper Shaw Farm Social
Centre have raised nearly £1,200 for Hop Skip & Jump, the charity
which now uses the building to provide respite care for children with
special needs, disabilities and life-threatening illnesses.

Salt Way Children’s Centre
Pearl Road, Middleleaze
Poppy Down Quilters with Hop Skip & Jump children Swindon SN5 5TD
and staff Michael Lowe and Hayley Stone Tel: 01793 465364
Hop Skip & Jump manager our annual sewing day in March
Michael Lowe said Poppy Down had a special meaning this year MALE CARERS GROUP - Saturday 26th May, 10am to 11.30am
Quilters committee member Chris- when we decided to help Hop Skip Why not come along and see if this group is for you?
tine Neville had dropped by to & Jump.” Stay and Play activities available for all dads, grandads,
introduce herself. “I was so happy to The day in Wootton Bassett which uncles, male carers and your children. Snack provided.
meet her and give group members raised £1,198 included a sale of
a tour of the centre; their support quilts, quilting items and a talk by JUBILEE GARDEN PARTY - Thursday 7th June, 11am to 1pm
has been fantastic. quilting guru Sue Walters. Come and make a crown, flag or bunting and then take it to
“Quilts have special memories Swindon Town FC our tea party, where there’ll be food, games and fun galore!
for me; my grandmother in Canada kit draw continues See our activities timetable at
used to present me with one ev- Hop Skip & Jump has 9 complete http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/salt-way
ery year. They are so full of love, STFC kits and also shirts to give
warmth and security; I still have away in a draw to be made in mid-
several of them.” May. Tickets cost £1. Call 01793
Christine agreed: “It’s said that
quilts have healing properties, so 977175 or 07557 4355012 LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare
& eduCation
The day a princess called into a playgroup FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS

Twenty five years ago Greendown Playgroup was included in Princess Established 1986
Anne’s tour when she visited West Swindon to open Greendown School. The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts
Tel: 01666 510356
Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education within a safe,
secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children from 0-5 and an out of
school club for children aged 5-11 years
l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year
l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for
3-5 year olds
l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching
staff and nursery nurses
l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room,
school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about

Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
Children wondering what all the fuss is about in April 1987
The playgroup was located colours and new uniform. For children 3 months to five years
within the school until 2001 when Greendown playgroup is as Open all year from 8am to 6pm
it moved to its own building on the popular as ever and runs for six
Grange Park site. hours a day on five days a week. Extensive outdoor play & gardens
The original community suite There is a waiting list but names are Easy access and safe parking
where the group met was incorpo- being taken for September.
rated into the school when it was For details of places call Julie For information call: 01793 851495
remodelled and expanded in 2004. Seward on 01793 882234.
The school is now known as Lydiard The group is planning a com- www.thedaynursery.com
Park Academy and will officially bined 25th anniversary and dia- Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
relaunch in September with new mond jubilee party in early June.

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