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Toy library
covers all
the bases

Phoenix Toy Library, How can Musical Minis help your child be ...
which meets at .. a skillful communicator - by developing
Freshbrook Community language and co-ordination.
Centre is a fantastic .. emotionally developed - through sharing stories
resource for parents and songs whilst meeting new friends.
and carers, yet it .. a confident child - by joining in the activities
remains largely in a relaxed group atmosphere.
unknown, even though .. a creative child - by exploring instruments,
sounds, rhythm and movement.
it’s being going for Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259
35 years in different www.musicalminis.co.uk
locations. Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers.
It meets every Friday, Each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional
10am to 11.30am, and development through the use of music, instruments and stories.
operates as a parent Debbie Herbert, left, with volunteers and users
and toddler session of Phoenix Toy Library LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare
where children can play
with the toys, but with the bonus their children like to play with & eduCation
of taking them home on hire for a before thinking about buying them. FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
small charge. And we organise craft activities.” Established 1986
Debbie Herbert, one of the It costs £1 to attend the toy library The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts
organisers, said: “We have a large play session and refreshments are Tel: 01666 510356
selection of toys, from jigsaw served. Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
puzzles to dressing up clothes for People who want to borrow a toy l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education within a safe,
babies through to under 5s. will have to become members at £8 secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children from 0-5 and an out of
“We also have quite a lot of large for a year, or £4 for half year. The school club for children aged 5-11 years
toys which are too expensive to hire charge is 30p a week for each l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year
buy, or too big to have in a house toy. l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for
3-5 year olds
permanently. To find out more, drop into l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching
“The toy library gives children lots Freshbrook Community Centre, staff and nursery nurses
of choice to try out different things; Worsley Road, SN5 8LY on Friday l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room,
it means parents can find out what morning and join in. school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about
Children sell out concert

to promote happy songs CD

Please call us at
Windmill Hill to
arrange a nursery
tour just for
you and we will
look forward to
welcoming you to
Vicky Keane with St Francis children holding Volume 2 our Outstanding
Nursery
Youngsters at St Francis Primary Pop Connections to come back with
School in Taw Hill have released a new lively songs to make another
second CD with assistance from Pop recording; it has been another
Connections. fantastic experience.
Year 3 teacher Vicky Keane “The songs have a strong social,
explained that the first recording cultural and moral message which
with the help of Pop Connections embrace our values at St Francis.”
took place in 2010 when the present The CD was on sale at a concert
Year 6 pupils were in reception. for parents at Isambard Community
“We’ve been singing those songs School on 14 October which saw
ever since and they are just as 400 children perform the six songs.
popular, but we thought it was time See the full story with more
to freshen our repertoire. pictures, including children with the
“With the help of Faith, the St 2010 CD, at:
Francis PTA, we were able to ask www.bit.ly/StFrancisCD
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