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1ST OLNEY SCOUT GROUP
a BiG tHanK you to everyone who came along and supported the annual duck race in olney on Sunday 27th June. it was a gorgeous sunny day and over 1400 ducks were sold and lots of money was raised for the 1st olney Scout Group.
Our winners were...
1st prize £100 – Molly MacKellar
2nd prize £75 – Mr Steadman
3rd prize Pastures farm Shop Hamper – Mr Haig
4th prize £50 – Mrs S fleet
on Saturday 17th September we have our usual stall of sweet treats at the Big olney food festival. Please come along and support us again!
CREATIVE DANCE GIVES UNDER-FIVES A HEAD START FOR A HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER LIFE – AND IT’S FUN!
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Creative danCe for children develops vital social skills, increases confidence and improves health – and children who take part are better prepared for the classroom, having learned skills including taking turns, following directions, listening, sharing and
and it seems local parents are catching on. a new creative dance and movement class for pre-school children in olney has proved a great success having just completed its first year.
at “Groovy Movers”, founded and run by Lavendon resident Georgina Guest, children use dance, role-play and games to explore a new theme each week, tailor-made to reflect
class has helped him become more confident,” says rebecca outridge-Lyons, mother of isabella, four, and Lucas, three. “Georgina creates a great atmosphere, and i often end up joining in too!”
Classes are held on Mondays 1.30-2.30pm in olney. for booking details contact Georgina on 07736 398536 or groovymoversuk@gmail.com
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“it’s fun, educational and a very original concept that keeps the kids engaged unlike other ‘samey’ toddler classes we’ve tried,” says trudi Smith, whose three-year-old son Jack attends the classes. “Georgina’s energy and enthusiasm keeps the children really engaged. Big thumbs up from Jack!”
the children’s experiences or current affairs. these have included the royal wedding and space travel among others.
“the weekly themes are a fun way for the children to learn about the world, and to really use their imagination to create new movement,” says Georgina.
Parents of the school’s first ‘graduates’ are impressed. “My youngest is very shy, and the
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