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Mum raises money to buy a cold cot for GWH
Vicky Pullen, a mother who went through the tragedy of a still-birth, has
raised over £5,000 to purchase a refrigerated cold cot for the maternity
unit at Great Western Hospital.
How can Musical Minis help your child be ... Cold cots delay the physical dete-
.. a skillful communicator - by developing rioration of still-born babies so that
language and co-ordination. grieving parents have longer to say
.. emotionally developed - through sharing stories
and songs whilst meeting new friends. goodbye.
.. a confident child - by joining in the activities In the July Link Vicky’s mother
in a relaxed group atmosphere. Sue described the difficult time
.. a creative child - by exploring instruments, Vicky, right, had giving birth to
sounds, rhythm and movement. Honey-Rose and how they were
Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259 working to ensure that other parents
www.musicalminis.co.uk
Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers. do not have to go through the same
Each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional experience. She said: “Vicky’s sister
development through the use of music, instruments and stories.
Rachel came up with the idea of a in her arms I know how important
cold cot having read about them in those few days in hospital are, you
a national newspaper. have to build a life time of memories
“Vicky wanted to do something in what feels like a blink of an eye. I
positive and she never ceases to amaze know how much a cold cot would
me after what she’s been through. She’s have meant to me, to give me and my
not going to stop at GWH, she wants family more time with my beautiful
to make sure that every maternity unit daughter Honey Rose.
in the country has a cold cot.” “Santander’s generous donation
In mid-July Vicky announced on means a cold cot has been purchased
Facebook that the target had been and taken to the hospital.
achieved with a large donation from “I owe my mum and sister so much
Santander Bank. She wrote: “We for their love and support to give me
would like to thank everyone who has strength.”
helped us fundraise from taking part The family are now fundraising for
or attending abseils, fun days, table top the GWH bereavement suite appeal
sales and kept up the constant stream and working with Swindon Sands
of donations for our car boots. so that the suite can open as soon
“As a mother without her baby as possible.

North Swindon pram club welcomes all
who care for babies and toddlers
St. John's Pram Club, which meets at St John’s Church, Thames Avenue,
Haydon Wick next to Morrisons, reopens after the summer break on 2
September.
The group meets on Monday mornings during term time from 9.30am
to 11.30am and welcomes newcomers to join in with a varied programme
including free play, table top activities and group singing.
The cost is £1 a week and coffee/tea, biscuits and children's drinks are
available throughout the session at a small charge.
Friday All who care for babies and young children are welcome said group coor-
27th September dinator Lynda Gough. Just turn up or mail: [email protected]
9.30am - 4pm for more information

Thursday
31st October LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare
9.30am - 4pm
& eduCation
FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
Established 1986
The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts
Tel: 01666 510356
Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
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
school club for children aged 5-11 years
l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year
l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for
3-5 year olds
l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching
staff and nursery nurses
l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room,
school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about
18 swindonlink.com • September 2013