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If you would like anything added to this page, please   email   Mandy with details.  We're happy to include events you think we may be interested in, links to other websites and any service you offer.


Alohatherapies       Bargain Books       Biscuit Recipes       Health       InVoice       Jammin!       Jive Classes       Kit Hawes       Live & Think Positively       Lower Shaw Farm       Natural Voice Practioners Network       Sally's Blog       Short Stories 1       Short Stories 2       Singing Workshops       Swindon Folksingers Club       The Sweet Plums       Voices For Hire       Website Design       Yoga


Swindon Folksingers' Club

Details about this club can be found at their  Website.



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Mo's Short Stories
Short stories for all ages.  Click to go to  Mo's Short Stories  Website.



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Sally's Bargain Books
Sally will be selling her previously loved books before Scratch 1 meetings at LSF.  All in good nick and a bargain at £1.50 for paperbacks and £2.50 for hardbacks.

All proceeds will go to Breast Cancer research.



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Health Issues
Mandy P. can usually be seen at Scratch meetings manipulating various bits of our bodies to help improve our aches and pains!  To further show her concern for our physical self, she suggests the following is a nicely balanced view on issues that may concern us:

Swine Flu worries:  Flu Info.
Period Problems: Period Info.



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Learn To Jive
What:  Just Jive
Cost:  £5.00 per class
Phone:  Jim or Lisa on 01453 752842
Website:  Just Jive
Email:  usjustjive.com
Ever fancied learning to Jive?  Well, now's your chance!  Gail from Scratch 1 is teaching classes on Tuesdays at Colebrook School, so you'll be in good hands.

From their info:

Learn to Jive
Get fit
Meet new people
Have some fun
And  learn to dance

No Partner needed.  No need to book
Just bring both your left feet and we will sort you out.

All Beginners classes start at 7:15pm.
Classes run for 50 minutes with a short practice after.

Sundays at Supermarine S&S Club, Highworth Road, South Marston.
Tuesdays at Colebrook Junior School, Towcester Road, Stratton St. Margaret
Thursdays at the Hook Village Hall, Hook (on Purton to Wootton Bassett Road)



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Short Stories by Phil Gilvin
Do you have ten minutes to fill?  How about reading a short story at  Phil's Website.  More stories will be added in due course so do keep checking for updates.



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Beginners Yoga Class
Day:  Wednesdays
Time:  7.00-8.30pm
Cost  £7 for 1 class, £40 for 6 classes
Venue  The Yoga Studio, 28 Newburn Centre, Dean Street SN1 5ES
On-Line Map:  Multimap
Contact:  Liz Gilvin
Telephone:  07719 420 145
Email:  email

With
Liz Gilvin
BWY Student Teacher

Stretching your Body
Calming your Mind

Please phone Liz to book your place.  Wear clothing that doesn't restrict movement and bring a blanket - mats, blocks etc are provided.  There is parking available at the venue.



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Lower Shaw Farm
Since its beginning Scratch has been meeting at Lower Shaw Farm.  But, did you know we are just one of a plethora of activities going on down on the farm?  Take a look round their website at:  LSF Website  to see what's on offer.



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Kit Hawes
Kit is the son of Linda and Martin.  He's also a brilliant musician combining a unique talent for playing guitar, singing, and even writes his own compositions.  He also gives one-to-one guitar tuition.  Linda and Martin will be pleased to talk to you about Kit if you want to know more!

Kit performs as a solo artist and also with the Minnesota Twins.



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The Sweet Plums
The Sweet Plums was described as a sort of folk rock band and features Scratch 2 member Ben.  See some info about them at their  My Space  page.



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Jammin Sessions at The Calley Arms

The Calley Arms at Hodson hold jam sessions fortnightly on Thursdays, starting around 9pm - everyone welcome.  Just turn up with your voice and maybe a guitar or something with which you can contribute.   More details from Liz T. on 827836.



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Alohatherapies

Available now! - vouchers to give as gifts for Alohatherapies sessions.

A message from Raziya:

Massage and Bodywork Treatments.

Do you suffer from tension and tight muscles?  Do you regularly get back, neck or shoulder pain?  Many symptoms of muscular dysfunction are not only caused by injuries and strain, but can also be the result of the stress and anxiety that we regularly experience in our daily lives.  Stress impacts on our physical bodies over time without us even being aware that it is happening to us and how it is affecting us.

Massage is a powerful therapy that can address many of these symptoms.  A good massage stimulates the circulatory systems of the body to relax muscles
and release tension, improve joint flexibility, reduce pain and encourage the body to heal itself in a very natural way.  The effects of massage are cumulative and so with regular massage and over time you will feel less stressed, be pain free, and feel vibrant, energetic and calm!  What could be better!

I am a fully qualified Massage and Bodywork therapist and trainer with extensive experience in Holistic Medical Massage and Therapeutic Yoga.

My massage treatments address back, neck and shoulder problems, muscle tension and soreness, alleviate symptoms of stress and address injuries sustained from trauma or misuse.  I work with clients of all ages, including adults from all walks of life and professions, with teenagers and with young children.  I have successfully worked with sportsmen and sportswomen specifically involved in football, squash, running, weight training and swimming as well as dancers.  I am passionate about using my range of skills and expertise to promote good health and wellbeing.

Appointments are available in the surrounding area of Swindon and North West London.

For more information please visit  Raziya's Website  or call me on 01793 637500 to discuss your requirements.



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Natural Voice Practioners Network

Visit the NVPN   Website   for lots of info about this organisation.  Includes links to their numerous singing workshops/events.



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Sally's Blog

Long-time Scratch member Sally (Howse) temporarily left us in September 2007 to following her yearning for travel.  Catch up with Sally's adventures in her on-line blog by clicking on the link below - under the latest entry you will see links for all previous entries, so you can catch up with her story from the beginning and see her wonderful photographs.

Sally's on-line Diary




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Singing Workshops

We've been given information about lots of singing workshops that you might be interested in.  There are far too many to list individually so please use the links to go to the group's own websites.

Nickomo & Rusullah Clarke   More info at their  Website.
Sing Your Socks Off   Chris Samuels and co. have lead a few of our workshops which we've thoroughly enjoyed.  More info at their Website.
Unicorn   More info at their   Website.  Also see info about their life management camps at:  Website.



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Websites

I (Mandy B.) have been providing the Scratch Choir with a website for a few years now and have decided to offer my skills to other groups, clubs or anyone who wants one.  The website has proved very useful to Scratch Choir and there must be other groups who would like to have the convenience of a website but don't have the skills to program and organise their own and can't afford to pay high webdesign company fees.  I'm keeping the costs low by keeping the websites simple and straight forward - like this one!

Come and have a chat with me at Choir meetings (or send an email) if you want to know more.



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