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Bad weather was good for children’s centre
AQUABABIES Swindon Road Club held a cyclo-cross day at Lydiard Park on 23
BABY & TODDLER PARENT & BABY September which turned out to be a great fundraiser for Hop, Skip &
Jump respite centre at Upper Shaw Farm.
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Hop, Skip & Jump centre manager Michael Lowe with cycling club members, left, Andy,
Claire and Tyler Smith, and club chair Jeff Smith, no relation, and his son Christian
The event sponsored by Har- home made cakes - the proceeds of
groves Cycles attracted 225 competi- which were donated to the charity.
tors, including 57 under 12s, who “The conditions were pretty
rode a mile course over the fi elds and rough, the worst we’ve had for
Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon through the woodlands of the park. years, but people spent more money
Because of the wet and cold on refreshments and we raised £320
For children 3 months to fi ve years weather competitors and spectators for Hop Skip & Jump,” said club
Open all year from 8am to 6pm spent much of the day huddled member Claire Smith.
together in the refreshments tent For information on future cycle
Extensive outdoor play & gardens keeping warm with tea, coffee and events: www.swindon-rc.co.uk
Easy access and safe parking
For information call: 01793 851495 Children’s party place with creative outcome
Swindon Children’s Scrapstore
www.thedaynursery.com offers Creative Arty Parties for
Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS 0 to 5 year olds at their studio in
Bridgemead Estate, West Swindon.
They provide the venue for up to
25 children, structured activity and
“Delivering high party packs, all with an environmen-
tally friendly approach. The aim is
quality care to to give parents quality creative fun
experiences with their child in a
safe, nurturing and friendly setting.
your child ” Parents need to organise the
party food for the event.
Open 52 weeks a year on 01793 513892 / 07739 023290.
For details call Mel Thompson
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Child led activities Raising awareness of clubfoot
Stimulating environments Families came together at Saltway Children’s Centre on 8 October
to mark the national awareness week for the treatment of Talipes or
Close to J16 of M4 clubfoot run by the charity Steps.

Open Days

Wed 31st October: 10am - 4pm
Thurs 29th November: 2.30pm - 7pm

Come and see us today!

Windmill Hill Day Nursery
Windmill Hill Business Park Free
Whitehill Way Registration
The message to parents who have a baby with clubfoot is that it is an
Swindon SN5 6NX Quote easily treated condition using the Ponsetti method, which is non-surgical
01793 877646 WH106 and non-invasive.
Jackie Cackett and Katherine Dubarry at Salt Way work with young
www.childbasepartnership.com children and parents using Ponsetti and can be contacted on: 01793 464246.
www.steps-charity.org.uk

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