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Tickets on sale for Redhouse mum’s
masquerade ball
Redhouse mum Wendy Prince, 27, aims to raise a lot of money for the
Foundation for Study into Infant Deaths (FSID) at a masquerade ball on How can Musical Minis help your child be ...
Saturday 4 May at the De Vere Hotel. .. a skillful communicator - by developing
It takes place just over three years health visitor through the FSID’s Care language and co-ordination.
after the sudden death of her five of Next Infant programme (CONI), .. emotionally developed - through sharing stories
and songs whilst meeting new friends.
month old Oliver. which includes extra visits and checks. .. a confident child - by joining in the activities
Explaining the tragedy Wendy said: Praising the service Wendy said: in a relaxed group atmosphere.
“It was a normal day and a normal eve- “My health visitor was amazing. My .. a creative child - by exploring instruments,
ning. I discovered Oliver as I was going head was still all over the place when I sounds, rhythm and movement.
to bed; I did CPR and the paramedics knew I was going to have another baby, Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259
www.musicalminis.co.uk
did everything they could. I was one and my fears were made worse when Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers.
of those women who hear about cot I was told I was having another boy Each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional
deaths and say to themselves it would because cot death is more prevalent development through the use of music, instruments and stories.
never happen to me. There was no in males. The health visitor came
reason why he should have died, but for a whole year; she made such a
it’s every mother’s nightmare.” difference.” LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare
Despite being in total shock, the The last three years have been a & eduCation
scrutiny of a police investigation turmoil which Wendy is starting to FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
started immediately. Then Wendy emerge from. Describing her more Established 1986
discovered that Oliver had been taken recent experiences she said: “My The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts
to Oxford for a post-mortem without partner left me and I couldn’t carry Tel: 01666 510356
her having been told. on with my nursing studies. Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
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“Oliver was of alien. But I’m so
brought back to much stronger now
Swindon after the and am ready to tell
post-mortem and my story.”
my partner and I were able to bathe him Tickets for the ball include a
before we said good-bye. My mother- three course meal and music by the
in-law was wonderful; she took over Nathan Jones Allstars Jazz Band and
all the arrangements for the funeral.” cost £25 each. Appealing for support
Wendy’s daughter Amber was four Wendy said: “You don’t have to have
at the time, and provided a focus. “I experienced a cot death. The ball is
really don’t know what I would have for all people who have a concern for
done without her,” she said. children. It will be a fun event and 15%
Wendy fell pregnant with Noah together we can make a difference.” Discount with
three months after Oliver died and For ticket details mail: wendy. this advert*
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