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Calling young songbirds in Swindon
who want to sing
Scholarship places for boys and girls aged 9 to 13 years are up for grabs
at the JTP Trust, for youngsters who enjoy singing and are eligible for
free school meals.
The classes take place at Haydon- The JTP Trust aims to promote,
leigh Primary School, Haydon Wick improve, develop and widen public
on Tuesdays and at Lydiard Park education and appreciation of vocal
Academy on Fridays. music through classes, workshops and
The JTP Trust are able to offer presentation of recitals and concerts.
scholarship places as a result of their Children not in receipt of free school
sellout performances of ‘Swindon: meals are also very welcome to attend.
The Opera’, in July 2012 which was For details mail: [email protected]
supported by a BIG Lottery Grant. or call 01793 535185.

Creche at Link Centre caters for parents
who want fitness and fun with friends
Did you know that Link Centre is the only fitness centre in Swindon which
offers a low cost creche next to where you can enjoy some me time in the
gym, on the ice, in a class, or the pool - or just having a cup of coffee or a
browse in the library?

Link Centre creche staff Helen Smith and Liz Porter
Lots of parents with babies and a good environment for childcare, and
ISTD - Ballet - Tap under 5s started the new year thinking the cost of the creche is just right to
- Modern - Jazz about how to get fit and lose weight, justify gym membership.”
Natasha believes the creche is a
Contemporary but were put off because it was too service that Swindon Council should
difficult to arrange childcare.
Street Jazz The Ofsted registered creche for maintain. “Mums especially need
Musical Theatre & 0 to 4 year olds is open on Monday time for their own mind and body,
RAD Major Ballet and Tuesday: 9.15am to12.15pm; and taking part with others in a class
Wednesday and Friday: 9.15am to- or working out in the gym is so im-
BRING THIS ADVERT 12noon - timed to allow parents to portant. I’d like to see more parents
take part in a wide range of daytime making use of this essential facility.”
AND GET FIRST TWO sessions, from Body Attack to Zumba. Domnike Arampatzi from Purton
WEEKS FREE Natasha Kanias Garitsis from Old also uses the creche. “It’s a fabulous
Town said the opportunity to use the service, the only one in the Swindon
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Classes from 2 /2 years upwards. creche has given her freedom to enjoy area offered at a sensible price. The
Lessons held at: Link Centre facilities knowing her creche ladies are lovely and under-
The Haydon Centre child is being well looked after. “The stand how difficult it is for mums to
Haydonleigh School staff Helen, Lizzy and Jenny are very let somebody else look after their baby.
approachable, dedicated and warm. Before I started going to classes they
Abbeymeads Community School Above all they are educators who encouraged me to go and have a cup
Blunsdon Village Halls spend time playing with my son who of coffee next door to let my daughter
Tel: 07825 543529 or 01793 524112 was 14 months when we started to go get used to them.”
For information on prices and
there. It’s so important to have confi-
Visit our website for more details: dence in the people who are looking registering your child call into Link
www.swindonacademyofdance.co.uk after your child - even for a short time. Centre, tel: 01793 445566, or see:
“The room is bright, light and airy, www.leisureinswindon.co.uk
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