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Supporting the community 96 Tancred Street,<strong>Ashburton</strong>. Phone 3078317 Real Estate MidCanterburyPropertyLtd Licensed REAA 2008 OH BABY! Let MidCanterbury know about your newarrival... ...in the <strong>Courier</strong>’s monthly Baby Page completely free of charge. Simply post or email aphotoofthe new arrival along with the birth details to: office@ashburtoncourier.co.nz. Photos forDecember3to be received by <strong>12</strong> noon Tuesday December 1 Mark and Lisa Bennett (nee Copland) arethrilled to announcethe late arrivalofAlex RoyBennett on the 16th of September,7lb <strong>12</strong>oz. Awee brother forRyan, Trentand Luke.Special thanks to Anna Campbell, Hannah Bowden and the team at <strong>Ashburton</strong>Maternity. Sarahanne and Jamie Page areproud to announce the arrivaloftheir babyboy ClintonGeorge Page, 10lb 5oz, on October 2nd <strong>2020</strong>. Weebrother to Couper,Carterand Clayton. Thanks to midwife Amanda Stoatand Jean Todd. Neonatal <strong>November</strong> Neonatal <strong>November</strong>, which started this week, acknowledges the neonatal journeys, stress and anxiety families go through when their precious babies are born premature, or need specialist careasaresult of health issues and/ or complication. The Neonatal Trust executive director Rachel Friend said the support received, and awareness of Neonatal <strong>November</strong>, was growing year on year, with iconic building and landmarks lighting up purple in support, through to businesses and airports hosting unique donation incubatorboxes. ‘‘We exist to raise awareness of what is involved for families, support them during and after their time in aunit, plus highlight the wonderful people who carefor the fragile and precious babies.” Donations to support the trust can be made via www.neonataltrust.org.nz Play is work and work is fun Where Children Learn ENROL NOW -2YEAR OLDS WELCOME At Tiddlywinks Preschool children areencouraged to exploreand develop asense of wonder through natural resourcesand experiences. In our new purpose built facility teachers areable to “stepback” and empowerchildren to make their owndecisions and take responsibilityfor collaborative playbut still be theretoguide and supportwhen needed. We have separateunder two’s and over two’swith ashared kaiareawhich fosters the relationships between the older and younger children as well as the teachers which in turnmakes the transition process relaxing foreveryone. Our outdoor area provides mud,water, sand,grass, loose parts,hidey holes,rocks, logs and nativetrees and plants which allowthe children to gain confidenceinthemselves,create, exploreand assess their ownrisk. We provide wetweather gear forthe children so they can be outside in all types of weather and enjoyrainy days as much as sunnydays. Contactuson 307 0420 or visit our website www.tiddlywinks.co.nz Contact: Kindergarten Association Manager Ph: 308 3779 Email: association@ashkindy.co.nz www.ashburtonkindergarten.org.nz Asmall homely centre, with anature based philosophy. Stephanie Hansen Amanda Moore Centre Directors 7Roxburgh Place Tinwald <strong>Ashburton</strong> phone 03 307 0420 twpreschool@gmail.com 2328449 2328448