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Butterflies focus on families in need Jo Jingles is Here!

Butterflies Children’s Centre in Abbey Meads held an invitation only Music, Singing & Movement Classes
activity day at the end of the summer holidays which was enjoyed by for children aged 3mths to 5yrs
70 parents and children at Isambard School. Develop your child’s
• Social Skills
• Language
• Confidence
• Listening Skills
• Co-ordination
• Imagination
NO JOINING FEE!

Abbeymeads, N. Swindon on Tues
Peatmoor, W. Swindon on Fri

Call Virginia on 01453 839464
[email protected]
www.jojingles.com/
centralglouestershire
Butterflies staff, from left, Catherine Talmage, Zoe Williams, Jayne Holloway, Mau-
reen Purcell, Cate Sergeant, Tanya Parkinson, Shona Hanlon. Not pictured, Cath
Ferguson, Amanda Wray
In addition to entertainment from and children in their own homes.
Smartie Pants the Clown, crafts and There are over 920 families known
games, there was expert advice from to the children’s centre, with up to
health ambassadors, breast feeding 20 new ones registering every week.
advisors, library staff, North Swin- The 1000th family who registers Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
don police, and information on not will receive a pack of goodies for
being taken in by loan sharks. adults and children. For children 3 months to five years
Fidelma Meehan also held a However tough decisions have
Tranquility Zone for mums whilst to be made in the current economic Open all year from 8am to 6pm
staff and centre volunteers looked climate. Butterflies manager Tanya Extensive outdoor play & gardens
after their children. said: “We are delighted that 98 Easy access and safe parking
Butterflies offers a programme per cent of feedback we receive
of weekly activities including open describes our service users as very For information call: 01793 851495
Stay and Play groups, a popular satisfied with what we provide.
parenting group, a single parents’ “But following the spending www.thedaynursery.com
group, and Bumps to Babes for review our focus needs to ensure Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
mums-to-be throughout their preg- that whilst we remain accessible
nancy until their baby is moving to all, with our groups such as stay
independently. and play, we have to offer specific
Play Together provides support support to those families who need
to parents who are feeling a bit it most. This means tailoring our “Delivering high
low, or who find their children’s programme so that it is focussed quality care to
behaviour challenging. more on those with greater needs
Groups are run at Abbey Meads in the community.” your child ”
Primary School, and in satellite The Butterflies Centre pro-
centres at Catherine Wayte and gramme can be found at www.
Oakhurst primary schools, whilst bit.ly/NSbutterflies or mail: but- Open 52 weeks a year
highly trained support workers pro- [email protected]. Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
vide personal contact with parents uk, tel: 01793 722984.
Child led activities
Open morning in Shaw
Brook Field Primary School, Cartwright Drive on Thursday 11 October Stimulating environments
for children entering school in September 2013. There are two sessions, Close to J16 of M4
from 9.15am to 10am and 11.15am to 12noon. Booking is not required.
www.brookfieldprimary.org
Open Days
The Springboard to Wed 31st October: 10am - 4pm
Confidence for your child Thurs 29th November: 2.30pm - 7pm

Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play programme
for children from 6 months to 7 years. Come and see us today!
Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing,
co-ordination appropriate to his or her age.
Structured programmes designed to build Windmill Hill Day Nursery
self confidence and develop essential Free
listening and language skills. Windmill Hill Business Park
Supervised by trained staff in a fun and Whitehill Way Registration
caring environment. Swindon SN5 6NX Quote
Tumble Tots now in your area! WH104
For information about local centres call 01793 877646
Liz Davies www.childbasepartnership.com
on 0844 800 0219

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