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Blunsdon St Andrew Parish Council Parish takes over play spaces
preschool has taken over care and mainte-
nance of 10 play areas in Abbey
gymnastics Meads, Groundwell West, Redhouse
and St Andrews Ridge from Swin-
don Borough Council.
Parish Council chair Ian Jankinson
where an early said a programme of investment
start makes a world will take place over the next year.
“We will be replacing some old and
of difference! broken equipment and making good
damaged and worn surfaces, as well
as giving them a good clean.
“There has been a lack of invest-
ment by the borough recently, so
we have made plans to put in place
a regime of checking and litter- Blunsdon St Andrew Parish Coun- Meads, Ashbrake, St Andrews Ridge,
picking, as well as bringing the play cil elections will take place at the Groundwell West, and Redhouse),
areas back up to a good standard. same time as the General Election. three for the Blunsdon ward and
“We have had some good feedback The council comprises 13 parish one for the Kingsdown ward.
already from residents about how to councillors representing the Abbey Contact the parish council via:
improve things so if you have any Meads ward (about half of Abbey www.blunsdonparishcouncil.co.uk
ideas please contact us.”
This year’s parish precept has
been agreed and despite the council Race Night for NSPCC
having to budget for the care and Supermarine Sports and Social Club in South Marston will be hosting a
maintenance of these play areas, race night on Saturday 9 May, 7pm.
and a previous over-calculation of Tickets cost £8 per person; £5 for under 16s, and include a curry with a
occupied properties by Swindon vegetarian option. There will also be a licensed bar and raffle.
Borough Council, the increase is just For details and tickets call 01793 765011.
daily classes for the under 5’s 30p per Band D household per year. Broad Hinton charity night
At £18.73, an increase of under 2 A multi-charity event takes place on Saturday 23 May, 11am to 5pm, at
01793 822262 per cent, Blunsdon St Andrew is still Westfields House, Broad Hinton and will include miniature steam train

www.esprit-gymnastics.co.uk one of the lowest cost parishes in rides, live music, barbecue and bar. To book a stall, call 01793 731834
the Swindon area.

A Quality Education for a Lifetime of Opportunities’

We are a village school situated in a favourable rural area a few miles south-west of Swindon. We were founded
in 1743 by Thomas Bennet and taken over by the LEA about 100 years later. Over recent years we have extended
our facilities to accommodate four mixed-age classes, a large hall where hot meals are served, a multi-purpose
unit housing a pre-school facility and a conservatory area for individual or small group teaching, including a
multi-sensory learning library for parents and carers to access resources for learning at home.

OFSTED February 2012:
“A good school where pupils achieve well” ... “promotes pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
outstandingly well” ... “pupils’ behaviour is exemplary” ... “excellent, well-planned support for disabled pupils
and those who have special educational needs” ... “examples of outstanding teaching in all classes” ...
“outstanding cross curricular provision”

Parents say: “amazing grounding, both educationally and emotionally”

Everyone knows each other throughout the school, from the oldest to the very youngest, staff, parents and
children alike, giving us a warm family atmosphere. Our professional and enthusiastic staff provide a safe and
secure environment and a creative and stimulating curriculum.

You are warmly invited to make an appointment to visit our school and
we look forward to welcoming you. Please find out more about us from our website.
Mrs E Floyd, Headteacher 01793 731262
[email protected] www.broadhintonschool.org

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