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LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare New to North Swindon?
Butterflies Children’s Centre gives newcomers a welcome pack full of useful
& eduCation information to help families get to know the area.
FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS For a pack drop into Butterflies at Abbey Meads Primary School, Hugo
Established 1986 Drive, Swindon SN25 4GY between 8am and 4pm on weekdays, call them
The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts on 01793 722984 or 07814 240997
Tel: 01666 510356
Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042 www.abbeymeads.swindon.sch.uk/butterflies
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 Volunteer appreciated with certificate
school club for children aged 5-11 years
l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year The West Swindon Family Centre has awarded its first volunteer certificate
l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for of appreciation Bronze award to Jan Baron who has been giving her time
3-5 year olds to the centre every week since November 2012, supporting the reception
l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching team in making visitors feel welcome.
staff and nursery nurses
l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room, Julie Batson, family
school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about centre manager, said:
“We are extremely
fortunate to have such
a skilled, professional
and enthusiastic group
of volunteers who help
us to provide the best
possible service to our
community. We would
like to recognize Jan for
completing 50 hours of
service with the centre
which has earned her a
Bronze award.” Julie thanking Jan for volunteering
Jan Baron said: “I enjoy volunteer- birth to 11 years old, which includes
ing, using my skills to help others and one to one support, group activities
at the same time I can learn new skills (including a Dad’s group), parenting
and meet new people.” courses, family support and volun-
The West Swindon Family Centre teering opportunities.
in Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook
provides free services and support Welfare advice service
for families with children aged from Richard Stacey and Christian
Sweeney offer free welfare advice
Eggs galore to families with children aged 0
Easter was a happier time for less well to19 years who live in West Swin-
off families in West Swindon, thanks don at the family centre.
to generous members of the De Vere They are available to discuss
Village Hotel leisure club who donated welfare issues on a drop-in basis
every Wednesday from 9.15am to
over 300 chocolate eggs. 10.15am and 2.15pm to 2.45pm.
15% Swindon Family Centre and Swindon booked on weekdays, from 9am to
They were distributed to the West
Appointments can also be
Discount with Women's Aid. See the full story: www. 4pm, by calling 01793 871303 or
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Give your girl a glittery party to remember

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