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utumn is on us again, and here at Boo we are very proud (and excited too!) to be celebrating our second birthday – as many of you know Boo was set up by local mums for local mums, it’s been a interesting ride so far, the fabulous feedback we get from our readers and advertisers make it all worthwhile and so we are delighted to tell you that we have plans to grow afoot starting with welcoming Brenda and Kirsty to the team and our new look cover and website – take a peek at www.boomag.co.uk . The start of the new school year brings about changes in many families. With fresh starts, changes in schools and nurseries and routines many of you are looking for new activities and things to do with your little ones
during the new school year. For those with pre-schoolers why not look in our weekly planner to see what classes and playgroups are happening near you. We have a ideas for ideas for days out for children of all ages on our Around and About pages. If you are dreading filling in the school application forms whether it be for primary or secondary schools make sure you read ‘Choosing the right school for you’ on page 10 – a teacher of 15 years and mum of 2 gives some informal but sage advice on what to look out for. Local photographer Mark Swinford has given us some tips on how to get that perfect family portrait snap as well as the chance to win an amazing photography package. Local
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My own three children were born in the early seventies and I thoroughly enjoyed being a Dad. I did all I could to help around the house and with them, while holding down a fulltime responsible job. I now see my son and son-in-law being as involved as I was and taking great delight in being with their children. I now have lots of fun with these littlies, reading to them, singing nursery rhymes, making biscuits, blowing bubbles. As a Granddad I appear to be the fount of all knowledge, being able to answer any question, knowing how everything works and being able to make anything out of odds and ends. One of these days they’ll catch me out! Our children, when they were old enough, could and did play outside without adult
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supervision. Unfortunately in today’s society it doesn’t seem likely that my grandchildren will be able to do this. But their parents encourage them to get out into the fresh air as often as possible, to use up some of their boundless energy in the garden or in the park, rather than sitting in front of the tv all the time. Even so I am getting quite au fait with Peppa Pig, Dora the Explorer, Upsy Daisy, and all the characters from Toy Story!
it is 10,000 times better than I hoped. Being a Granddad is just as good as being a Dad but less tiring, because as is often saidat the end of the day you can hand the children back to their parents!
Our children were raised to be good citizens, always to consider others and, if possible, to help anybody who needed help. I am delighted that they and their spouses are instilling the same ideas and values into our grandchildren. I am delighted to see the children’s broad smiles of welcome when we arrive at their houses, or to hear the shouts of ‘Hello Gran and Granddad’ when they come to us. I enjoy knowing that they can, and do, trust me to do my very best for them, just as their parents trusted me. I think that ‘Granddad’ is my favourite word and hope that my grandchildren will always want to come and see us and ask ‘Granddad, do you know...’ or ‘Granddad can you help...’ I always thought that being a Granddad would be special and
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You Time Creating harmony in your relationship As a counsellor Tara Fox has helped couples and individuals for over 10 years to create harmony in their lives. Couples can direct so much energy into their children without reviewing their relationship leaving unresolved issues to work through later on. The following suggestions relate to communication and willingness to care for oneself
Every relationship needs tweaking as it enters a new life stage. Renegotiate your daily routine – When it’s off balance resentment starts to build. Couples are often so tired they have no energy left to reflect on what’s going wrong and to make practical changes to daily routines. Men may feel at the bottom of the list of a mum’s priorities and mums may quickly feel overburdened by responsibilities they have fallen into doing by themselves. If this is happening it’s time to discuss
what can be renegotiated. All routines are breakable and every relationship needs tweaking as it enters a new life stage. What about me? – Suddenly you are almost never alone. It’s important in rebuilding your identity to do something unrelated to children. An exercise class, a singing group, a training course for example that gives you something to feel good about yourself as an individual. You are a parent and you are an exceptional individual too with a right to your own interests away from the home. Parenting Skills – Both you and your partner bring a set of experiences from your own childhood with you into your relationship. It might seem strange to you that your partner insists on the children being active at the weekends until you discover that as a child she or he was left alone a lot yearning to be played with. Once you sit down and
discuss the meaning behind why it’s important to each of you that certain things need to happen in your family it makes sense, enabling you to have more empathy for each other and to compromise. There is an inner child within us who needs empathy not criticism. Ask for what you need – This stems from a myth that partners should know what you want and to ask means the relationship is unsuitable or at best a disappointment. To ask for what you want actually empowers your relationship because it cuts through games often played out within relationships to test its value. Instead of believing your partner does not care because they never do x ask them if they would do this, explaining why it’s important to you. You are worthy of love and of being loved in the way that you need. Managing Extended Family Visits from grandparents and wider family at the weekend can be great but challenging if
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you begin to feel you don’t have time together with your partner and children on your own. You might say something like “we have planned to go out just the three of us this weekend but next weekend it would be lovely to get together with you all”. It is your right to choose to have time alone with your partner and children at the weekend.
You have the right to spend time alone as a couple
Time Together – Although this takes effort to organise it’s worth it. Children find it interesting to be looked after by a different trusted adult and this is setting up a healthy ability to relate to others. Remind yourselves what you used to enjoy doing together and plan a day or evening out for you as a couple. This keeps you in emotional contact so you can feel connected to your partner. You could take turns in deciding what to do or surprise each
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other. You have the right to spend time alone as a couple and its essential for a healthy relationship. Tara Fox is a counsellor, an Associate Lecturer in counselling at Leeds Metropolitan University, a personal development trainer and a mum of two. Contact her on 01274 427148, 07946 592889, or tarafox@altercentric.com
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Choosing the Right School School applications must be in by 15th November for Leeds Council schools, so before you send off the form and sit and wait in anticipation Collette Bradbury, a mother and secondary school English teacher with 15 years experience gives some sage advice on what to look for in a good school: It’s that time of year again. Thousands of anxious children (and their even-more-anxious parents) are about to launch themselves onto the merry-goround that is choosing a school. For a lucky few, this is a smooth, straightforward, angst-free ride. For the rest of us, it’s potentially stressful for parent and child alike. So, where to start? My recommendation (as someone who has sat on both sides of this fence) is to approach the decision using a rather unscientific combination of published factual data and gut instinct. Admission to primary and secondary schools is not automatic. All schools have ‘admissions criteria’ which they use to allocate places. Details of admissions criteria, along with figures showing the number of applications schools received the previous year, are listed in school prospectuses. Finding out as much as you can will
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help you to make an informed decision about which schools to apply to. Ask yourself what you and your child need from a school and start gathering information early. Firstly, the boring obvious stuff. League tables. It would be idiotic and naive not to look carefully at the league table results for all the schools you are considering (and some of those you aren’t). They are easily accessed online (BBC is a good place to start). However, one would be equally misguided to rely solely on this information when making a choice. Often (as I experienced), two or three of the schools under consideration will have remarkably similar results. It is therefore, crucial to consider the aptitude and interests of your child too, matching school
facilities and specialisms to your childs interests and skills. Find out what matters to them. You might not agree, but it’s important to talk about where they would like to go. This may be more relevant when your child is older and you are choosing a secondary school. Where are their friends going? Starting a new school can be daunting, and having one or two close friends there can help. Also consider your family’s needs: would you prefer a school which can offer access to afterschool childcare? All children are different, and you may find that the school with the best reputation is not necessarily the best choice for your child. The most valuable thing to do is to visit the schools. All of them. Yes, you can forget Dr Who or Mad Men. This autumn you will be embarking on a true test of endurance, a marathon of tours around a variety of schools, marvelling at art displays, interactive poetry workshops and film editing suites. This can be very revealing (often in ways that the school has not anticipated!) and gives you an opportunity to make direct comparisons. However, a few cautionary words are needed at this point. Prospective Parents Evening is one of those big annual events that many schools have got down to a fine art. They are
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putting on a show and they take this opportunity very seriously. Try to see past the polished floors and the smiling Head Boy, even the amazing facilities. The most important asset the school has to offer your child is the staff. How they respond to you and your child may well help you both to decide between two similar schools. This is of course especially important if your child has any special educational needs or a particular skill or talent. Do the staff in this area respond with empathy, understanding and expertise? Are you reassured by what they can offer your child? Talk to the students who are there acting as guides. They are generally extremely honest (even if inadvertently!) Are they proud and enthusiastic about their school? In addition to this, I made a point of visiting promising schools for a second time. Ask whether you can visit the school during ordinary business hours. You will get much more insight into the day-to-day working atmosphere of the school. It may well be louder than we remember from our school days, but are students purposeful and engaged? They might actually be enjoying themselves! Do staff teach with their doors open? Observe routine exchanges between staff and students and between staff
and staff. Most Head teachers will gladly welcome you under these circumstances. If he or she doesn’t, that might raise some questions. It’s also useful to observe the school from a distance for a little while. Watching students leaving the school premises at the end of the day can tell you a lot. Brace yourself, it will be a stampede. However, what kind of a stampede are you seeing. If the streets and pavements are suddenly invaded by groups of vaguely threatening angry teenagers in a state of semi-undress, then perhaps this gives some clues to the working relationships inside the building. Although this can be an intense and fraught time in a young
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person’s life, I hope these suggestions have offered you all a light at the end of the tunnel. It will soon be over and you can always watch Mad Men on the iPlayer. “A school is only ‘good’ if it offers the values you want for your child. When you visit the school talk to the staff, other parents and most importantly the pupils, to find out if their ethos is everything you would want from a school. Talking to pupils will give you a feeling for how they see the school, only then will you know whether your child will be happy and settled there.” Jane Disley, Headmistress of Richmond House School, Headingley.
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Taking the perfect photo
How to capture those precious moments like a pro Location - make life easy for yourself, outside is good, avoid bright sunshine, softer light from shaded areas create much nicer skin tones plus avoids squinting and is more comfortable for the subjects. If you are inside, try to have as much light available as possible and use your flash carefully, direct flash from your camera creates harsh, contrasty lighting but is fast and easy to use. If possible bounce the flash off a white surface, for example, the ceiling and a wall behind the camera angle. If your flash cannot be bounced, try a little white tissue over the flash, it will reduce the flashes power but soften the light and make for more flattering tones.
We have all seen those cringeworthy family portraits with 80’s perms and shoulder pads adorning peoples walls, we may even feature in one! But with the digital age it’s now much easier to capture those little expressions that really do bring so much pleasure for many many years. Life changes, people change and it is so important to record these unrepeatable times. We spoke with Mark Swinford, one of Yorkshire’s leading portrait photographers, he offers some tips to help you capture those priceless moments. Try to choose a time to create your family portrait when your baby/child is at its happiest, this sounds obvious but you would be surprised how many people try and do it when a little one is due for a feed or a nap! You really want the odds to be stacked in your favour not against. Clothing - choose plain simple clothes that work well together and are not fashion statements! Remember it’s the person in the portrait that’s important and imagine looking at the image 10 years on, if its in fashion now, chances are it will be unfashionable then and we have all got pictures of ourselves taken years back that we cringe at what we wore!!
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Posing - Keep it simple, keeping your subjects heads as close as possible, not square on to the camera but at angles create, more flattering and interesting shapes, this will also give your portrait a feeling of closeness and avoids having distracting backgrounds, remember you are capturing the people not the background! Triangle shapes within your poses make for a composition that is pleasing to the eye. Expression - This is arguably the most important part of any portrait and requires the most skill. The person taking the portrait needs to communicate with the subject, coaxing out a relaxed natural expression, avoid asking the subject to smile or say “cheese” this usually gives a really false look. Always have your finger on the cameras shutter release and be ready to take the picture, watch the subject and when you see a suitable expression, take it quickly. Use a few carefully selected items that will help bring out those expressions and add individuality to the portrait, a favourite teddy, toy or book where appropriate. Finally practice - practice and practice, take lots of images and have lots of fun, display your images and enjoy them, don’t just keep them on your hard drive.
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The best start Yoga really does work wonders! After the ten week YogaBugs Impact and Change programme, staff at Bradford’s Ryecroft Primary School have seen some startling results in the physical ability and behaviour of the school’s Year 3 pupils. Head Teacher Jayne Clarke has seen real improvement in concentration in lessons, an overall increase in self confidence and the school’s gymnastic team’s performance has also improved due to better balancing skills.
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But for one of those Year 3 pupils, the effects have been far reaching. Eight year old Rhys Shields (pictured below) has suffered from Hypophosphatasia (a mineral
deficiency leaving bones weak and prone to injury) since he was twelve months old. His mother Carol commented, ‘For most of his life I have wrapped him in cotton wool. He couldn’t play with other children, ride a bike or jump on a trampoline’. Physiotherapy has helped Rhys’ muscle strength but Rhys has found those exercises repetitive and he can not do them with his friends. That is where YogaBugs Yorkshire’s ten week Impact and Change programme comes into its own. The yoga postures are woven into fun adventures
‘The yoga postures are woven into fun adventures’ such as blasting off to the moon or sailing the high seas with pirates. Rhys and his peers have fun as well as benefiting from the yoga! Having completed the course, Rhys went to see his physio and she said his condition had improved by 60 – 70%. The Impact and Change course also provides basic training in breathing and relaxation exercises for the school class teacher to ensure sustainability, so that pupils across the school can benefit from these simple exercises being built into lesson time. Head Teacher Jayne Clarke
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Around and about Family-friendly days out Light Night
Leeds City Centre www.lightnightleeds.co.uk 7 October
See your city in a different Light on the 7th October. Light Night is an enormous free family friendly art event which is organised by the City Council’s Arts and Regeneration Team, with venues across the city centre opening late and playing host to around 70 different events, all free, which celebrate the full range of exciting creative activity which goes on year round in the city. The venues include galleries, theatres, places of worship, civic buildings, bars, museums and universities, and events that fill them with colour, light, and sound. Events run from 4:30 to 1am, all City centre based.
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‘Exploring New Worlds’ is the theme of this year’s British Science Festival which comes to Bradford this year. With lots of family friendly
exhibitions, activities and workshops including Special Effects, Nature Detectives and Science in Action as well as talks by Ranulph Fiennes and Robert Winston (for the grown ups) there’s something for everyone. And if you want to see some bangs and crashes BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory team will be present too. For the full programme visit www. britishscienceassociation.org
Love Arts Festival Leeds www.loveartsleeds.co.uk 27 September - 16 November
Organised by Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust, the festival is partnering with many art organisations across the city to explore connections between the arts, mental health and wellbeing. The Love Arts Festival supports Time to Change, England’s biggest ever attempt to end the stigma and discrimination that faces people with mental health problems http://www.timeto-change.org.uk/ . Arts is a fantastic way of getting people thinking and talking about mental health.
To find out about exhibitions, performances and events throughout the festival, check out the website www. loveartsleeds. co.uk . Events range from a Happiness postcard exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery through to a performance of Stig of the Dump at the Carriageworks. The festival is offering a chance to win your own happiness postcard for everyone that becomes a member of the NHS Trust and will also donate £1 towards a special art materials fund for every new member that joins during the festival period. Find out more here http://www. leedspft.nhs.uk/membership/ becomeamember
Foody Friday Fun (Under 5s) Food themed crafts and activities inspired by the exhibition Taste. 9, 16, 23, 30 September 10.15 – 12.00 & 14.00-16.00 Messy Monkeys (Under 5’s) Join us at Abbey House Museum for messy creative fun with art materials. Please wear suitable messy clothing as sometimes they paint and sometimes get wet! 16, 23, 30 September 10.15– 12.00 & 14.00 -16.00 Normal admission applies.
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Muddy Monkeys (Under 5s) Messy creative fun with natural and art materials. Please wear suitable messy clothing as sometimes they paint and sometimes they get muddy and if the weather is nice, it will be outside in the Kids Kitchen area of the ruins! 7, 13, 20, 27 September. No booking necessary. Free. Although every effort has been made to ensure that these details are correct, Boo magazine Ltd cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions. It is strongly recommended that you check the information with the relevant organisations before setting off. For some special events, it may also be necessary to prebook.
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Soft play Pool Bouncy castle Kinnex
Tots Galore St Margaret’s Church Hall, Lower Hall, Hall Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 258 6467 (Sue Lewis) 09.30-11.30 Socatots (B) Otley Scout Hut, Craven Street, Otley T: 07872 136925 (Jenny) www.socatots.com/wharfedale 09.45-10.25 (walking - 2½years) 11.00-11.45 (2½-5 years)
Parent and toddler swimming courses
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Roundabout Playgroup Newlaithes School, Victoria Cr, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07960 855265 09.15-12.15 (age 2½ years plus)
Calverley Toddler Group Methodist Church Hall, Carr Rd, Calverley, LS28 09.30-11.30
Ramgarhia Sikh Sports Centre, Chapeltown Road, LS7 3AP Sellers must pre-register. For details visit our website at bit.ly/LeedsNNS or email: nns@nctleeds.org.
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Music for Little People (B) Music awareness for ages 0-5 and their parents Quaker meeting house, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8 T: 07961525480 E: namrata.shah64@googlmail.com www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk 09.30-10.15 10.45-11.30
NCT Nearly New Sale
Admission by donation in aid of the NCT, Reg. Charity No. 801395
Baby & toddler activities
All Saints Church Elland Road, Churwell, LS27 7QR 10.00-10.45 YogaBugs (B) Otley Courthouse, Courthouse St, Otley, LS21 T: 07966 168676(Rachel) www.yogabugs.com 09.50-10.35 MiniBugs (walking to 2 years) 10.45-11.30 Mighty/MegaBugs (2-5 years)
One free adult and toddler session when booking a full course with this coupon.
Alwoodley Children’s Centre Allerton C of E School, Lingfield Approach, LS17 11.00-11.40 (mixed 6 months-4 years)
Armley Leisure Centre Carr Croft, Leeds, LS12 3HB 0113 3367880
Roundhay NCT Bumps, Babies and Beyond Meet at members’ houses E: roundhay@nctleeds.org 10.00-12.00
www.leeds.gov.uk/armley
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ArtyBobs (B) Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre New Adel Lane, LS16 6AZ T: 07543 484198 (Susan) E: northleeds@artybobs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 Les Petits Francais French speaking playgroup for bilingual children (0-4 years) accompanied by carer Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave T: (0113) 256 2042 (Olivia) www.toutunmonde.org.uk/2.html 10.00-12.00 Sing and Sign – Roundhay (B) Friends Meeting House Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8 2BW T: (0113) 267 6105 www.singandsign.com 10.00 – 10.45 Stage 1 Little Hiccups Monday Club For visually or hearing impaired children Shire View Centre, 72 Headingley Lane, LS6 T: 07826 938928 (Linsay) www.littlehiccups.co.uk 10.00-12.00 (alternate weeks) Sing and Sign – Guiseley (B) St Oswalds Church, The Green, Guiseley LS20 9BB T : (0113) 267 6105 www.singandsign.com 10.00 – 10.45 Stage 1 11.00 – 11.45 Stage 2 Music Bugs (B) T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk Clifton Village Hall, Newall Road, Otley, LS21 10.00-10.40 (mixed 6 months-4 years)
Burley NCT Bumps, Babies and Beyond group Meet at members’ houses T: 07968 828367 (Amber) 10.00-12.00 Pyjama Drama (B) Alwoodley Community Association, The Avenue, Alwoodley, LS17 7QN T: 0844 504 0964 (Sara Hall) 10.15 – 10.50 – Raindrops (18 months – 2 1/2 years) 11.00 – 11.40 – Rainbows (2 1/2 years – 5 years) Pudsey NCT Bumps, Babies and Beyond Pudsey Children’s Centre, Southroyd Primary School, Pudsey, LS28 E: emily_plumtree@yahoo.co.uk (Emily) 10.30-12.00 Bumps & Babies Lower Wortley Methodist Church T: 07725 161756 10.30-12.00 £1 per family Tennis Tots (B) T: 07725 339257 (Matt) www.tennis-tots.co.uk Alwoodley Community Hall, The Avenue, LS17 12.30-13.15 (2-4 years) 13.15-14.00 (2-4 years) 14.00-14.45 (2-4years) Cookridge Village Hall, Cookridge 16.00-16.45 (4-6 years) 17.00-17.45 (4-6 years) Oakwood Library Story and Rhymetime 1 Oakwood Lane, Leeds, LS8 T: (0113) 214 4192 14.15-14.45
Culture Kitchen (B) Lowtown Primary School, Pudsey, LS28 T: 07912 526631 13.30-14.30
Farnley Children’s Centre Group Oasis Room @ Ryecroft Primary School, T: (0113) 263 6138 www.farnleychildrenscentre.co.uk 13.45-14.45
Mums and Tots Group South Parade Baptist Church, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 275 4989 10.00-11.30 (0-2 years)
French and Spanish for Fidgets (B) T: 01904 706565 (Lucy) www.littlefidgets.co.uk St Paul’s Church, Victoria Ave, Harrogate HG1 13.45-14.30
Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child Group Moor Road, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 269 0262 www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00-12.00
Otley Methodist Church, Walkergate, Otley, LS21 14.00-14.45
New 2 You Sale of nearly new and outgrown clothes 0-5 years, Ryecroft Primary School, Stonebridge Lane, LS12 T: (0113) 263 6138 www.farnleychildrenscentre.co.uk 13.30-14.30
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Pyjama Drama (B) Seven Artspace, 31(a) Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3PD T: 0844 504 0964 (Sara Hall) 14.00 – 14.40– Rainbows (2 1/2 years – 5 years) Otley Library Story and Rhymetime Nelson Street, Otley, LS21
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T: 01943 466572 14.00-14.30 Headingley Library Story and Rhymetime North Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 214 4525 14.15-14.45 Socatots (B) Guiseley Children’s Centre, Oxford Road, Guiseley T. 07872 136925 (Jenny) www.socatots.com/wharfedale 14.30-15.00 (6 months-walking) 15.15-15.55 (walking-2½) 16.15-17.00 (2½-5 years)
Tuesday Rodley Young Ones The Church in Rodley, Wesley Street, Rodley, LS13 09.00-11.00 Farsley Playgroup and Toddler Group Methodist Church, Back Lane, Farsley T: (0113) 229 9464 09.00-11.30 Farsley Parents and Toddlers St John’s Church Hall, New Street, Farsley, LS28 T: (0113) 255 5211 (Jo Reilly) 09.15-11.15
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Roundabout Playgroup Newlaithes School, Victoria Cr, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07960 855265 09.15-12.15 (age 2½ years plus)
Diddi dance – Horsforth(B) St Margarets Parish Hall, Church Lane, Horsforth, LS18 5LA T: 07917 757566 www.diddidance.com 10.00-10.45
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Sign and Sign - Otley The Courthouse, Courthouse Street, Otley LS21 3AN
T: (0113) 267 6105 www.singandsign.com 10.00 – 10.45 Stage 1 11.00 – 11.45 Stage 2 Sing and Sign – Horsforth (B) St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 267 6105 www.singandsign.com 10.00 – 10.45 Stage 1 11.00 – 11.45 Stage 2 Tennis Tots (B) T:07725 339257 (Matt) www.tennis-tots.co.uk Roundhay Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Drive, LS8 09.30-10.15 (2-4 years) 10.15-11.00 (2-4 years) Childminders Drop In Group Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 09.30-11.30 Chapel Allerton NCT Bumps, Babies and Beyond Chapel Allerton Children’s Centre, Blake Grove, LS7 E: chapelanct@googlemail.com (Sarah, Joanna) 10.00-12.00 Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child group Stainbeck Community Hall, Leeds, LS7 T: (0113) 269 0262 E: enquiries@leeds-steiner.org.uk www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00-12.00 French and Spanish for Fidgets (B) T: 01904 706565 www.littlefidgets.co.uk Christ Church, The Stray, Harrogate, HG1 10.45-11.30 Roundhay Quakers Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8 13.45-14.30
Baby Explorers Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 10.00-11.00 Jelly Tots Parent & Toddler Group New Farnley Community Centre, Farnley, LS12 T: (0113) 263 6895 (Cheryl) 10:15 - 11:30 Guiseley Library Story and Rhymetime Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 T: 01943 872675 10.30-11.00 Baby Cafe Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 13.00-14.30 Alwoodley NCT Bumps, Babies and Beyond Meeting at members’ houses E: alwoodley@nctleeds.org (Helen) 13.00-14.30 (alternate Tuesdays) Cobden Tots The Annex, Cobden Primary School T: (0113) 263 4417/07872187403 (Mary Hewson) 13.00-15.00 Holt Park Community Library Story and Rhymetime Ralph Thoresby High School, Holtdale Approach, LS16 T: (0113) 336 8188 14.15-14.45 Tennis Tykes (B) T: 07843 342662 (Caroline) www.tennistykes.co.uk Fairfax Community Centre, Fairfax Ave, Harrogate, HG2 10.45-11.30
Music Bugs (B) Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk 09.30-10.20 (6months-4 years) 10.30-11.20 (6months-4 years) Mums and Tots Group South Parade Baptist Church, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 275 4989 10.00-11.30 (2-5 years) Bramhope Parents and Toddlers Breary Lane, Bramhope, LS16 T: (0113) 395 0311 14.30-15.30
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Tennis Tykes (B) T: 07843 342662 (Caroline) www.tennistykes.co.uk Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Stourton Rd, Ilkley, LS29 13.00-13.45 & 13.45-14.30
Wednesday Farsley Baby and Toddler Group Farsley/Calverley Children’s Centre, Farfield Primary School, Cote Lane, Farsley, LS28 T: (0113) 336 8528 09.00-10.50 Roundabout Playgroup Newlaithes School, Victoria Cr, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07960 855265 09.15-12.15 (2½ years plus) St Giles Baby & Toddler Group St Giles Church, Church Hill, Bramhope, LS16 T: (0113) 230 0522 (Victoria) 09.30-11.30 Crossgates and East Leeds NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond Meet at members’ houses E: karenmlumb@googlemail.com Sing and Sign – Pudsey (B) United Reform Church, School Street, Pudsey LS28 7NA T: (0113) 267 6105 www.singandsign.com 09.30 – 10.15 Stage 1 10.30 – 11.15 Stage 2 Tennis Tots (B) St Margaret’s Church Hall, 5 Park Gate Close, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07725 339257 (Matt) www.tennis-tots.co.uk 16.00-16.45 (4-6 years) 17.00-17.45 (4-6 years) Horsforth NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond Meet at members’ houses T: 07824 510315 (Emily) E: leeds.horsforth@nct.org.uk or emilymcgeown@gmail.com 09.30-11.15 (mums-to-be and 0-4 years) St Matthias Toddler Group St Matthias Church Centre, St Matthias Street (off Burley Rd), LS4 T: (0113) 278 4859 (Claire) 09.30-11.30 Oakwood Toddler Group Roundhay Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Drive, LS8 E: susanstebbing@hotmail.com 10.00-11.30 Sing and Sign – Moortown (B) Moortown Baptist Church, 204 King Lane LS17 6AA
T: (0113) 267 6105 www.singandsign.com 10.00 – 11.00 Stage 1 ArtyBobs (B) Fulneck Moravian Church Boys Brigade Hall LS28 8DS T: 07570 822597 (Clare) E: westleeds@artybobs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 Tennis Tykes (B) T: 07843 342662 (Caroline) www.tennistykes.co.uk e:caroline.buncall@tennistykes.co.uk Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Stourton Rd, Ilkley, LS29 13.00-13.45 13.45-14.30 French and Spanish for Fidgets (B) T: 01904 706565 (Lucy) www.littlefidgets.co.uk Roundhay Methodist Church, Springwood Rd, Roundhay, LS8 10.00-10.45 Christ Church, The Stray, Harrogate, HG1 13.45-14.30 Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child group Stainbeck Community Hall, Leeds, LS7 T: (0113) 269 0262 www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00-12.00 Music Bugs (B) T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk Tranmere Park Primary School, Ridge Close, Guiseley, LS20 09.30-10.10 (mixed 6 months-4 years) Roundhay Children’s Centre, c/o Gledhow Primary School, Lidgett Lane, LS8 13.30-14.10 (mixed 6 months-4 years) Calverley Childrens Centre, Parkside Primary School Victoria Street, Calverley, LS28 5PQ 13.30-14.10 (mixed 6 months-4 years) Alwoodley Parents and Toddlers Alwoodley Park Methodist Church, The Lane, Alwoodley Park, Leeds, LS17 T: (0113) 268 2928 10.00-11.45 Young Parents Group Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 10.30-12.00 Burley Library Story and Rhymetime Cardigan Road, Leeds, LS6 T: (0113) 214 4528 11.00-11.30
Moor Allerton Library Story and Rhymetime Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane, LS17 T: (0113) 214 5624 11.15-11.45 Horsforth Parent and Toddler Group Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 13.15-15.00 Immaculate Heart Parents and Toddlers The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 294 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 T: (0113) 395 0311 13.30-15.00 YogaBugs (B) Quaker Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay LS8 2BW T: 07966 168676(Rachel) www.yogabugs.com 13.45-14.30 Mighty/MegaBugs (2-5 years) Farnley Children’s Centre Group Rhyme Time Hillside Community Centre, Cross Lane, LS12 (NEW VENUE) Rhymes/Stories/Music/Puppets/Singing T:(0113) 263 6138 13.45-14.45 Horsforth Library Story and Rhymetime Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 214 4801 14.15-14.45 NTX TaeKwan-Do (B) Menston Primary School, Ilkley, LS29 T: 07732 825006 www.ntx-schools.net 18.00
Thursday Tennis Tots (B) T: 07725 339257 (Matt) www.tennis-tots.co.uk St Margaret’s Church Hall, 5 Park Gate Close, Horsforth,LS18 09.30-10.15 (2-4 years) 10.15-11.00 (2-4 years) 11.00-11.45 (2-4 years) Roundhay Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Drive, LS8 13.30-14.15 (2-4 years) 14.15-11500 (2-4 years) 16.00-16.45 (4-6 years) 17.00-17.45 (4-6 years) Heaton Tennis & Squash Club, Crofton Road, Bradford BD9 14.15-15.00 (2-4 yrs)
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Lidgett Park Toddler Group Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place, Leeds, LS8 09.00-11.30 Farsley Playgroup and Toddler Group Methodist Church, Back Lane, Farsley, LS28 T: (0113) 229 9464 09.00-11.30 Rodley Young Ones The Church in Rodley, Wesley Street, Rodley, LS13 09.00-11.00 Roundabout Playgroup Newlaithes School, Victoria Cr, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07960 855265 09.15-12.15 (2½ years plus) Horsforth ‘Think Good Feel Good’ Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 09.15-11.15 St Paul’s Parents and Toddlers St Paul the Apostle Church, Buckstone Crescent, Alwoodley, LS17 T: (0113) 395 0311 09.30-11.00 School Street Toddlers United Reformed Church, School Street, Pudsey, LS28 T: (0113) 236 1400 (Christine) 09.30-11.00 Tiny Tots Parent/Carer and Tots group Hillside Hall, Old Farnley Community Centre, Farnley, LS12 T: (0113) 263 7234 (Sheila) 09.30-11.00 Socatots (B) Guiseley Baptist Church, Oxford Road, Guiseley T. 07872 136925 (Jenny) www.socatots.com/wharfedale 09.45-10.25 (walking-21/2 years) 11.00-11.45 (21/2-5 years) YogaBugs (B) Headingley Parish Hall St Michael’s Road, Leeds LS6 3AW T: 07966 168676 (Rachel) www.yogabugs.com 09.50-10.35 MiniBugs (walking to 2 years) 10.45-11.30 Mighty/MegaBugs (2-5 years) French and Spanish for Fidgets (B) T: 01904 706565 (Lucy) www.littlefidgets.co.uk Christ Church, The Stray, Harrogate 10.45-11.30 Roundhay Quakers Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8 13.45-14.30
Music Bugs (B) Farsley/Caverley Childrens Centre Farfield Primary School, Farsley, LS28 T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00-10.40 (mixed 6 months-4 years) Diddi dance – Roundhay(B) Roundhay Parochial Hall, 5 Fitzroy Drive, Leeds LS8 4AB T: 07917 757566 www.diddidance.com 10.00-10.45 11.00-11.45 Bumps and Babies Drop In Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 10.00-11.30 Calverley Library Mums and Babies Thornhill Street, Calverley, LS28 T: (0113) 214 6043 Moortown Baby Cafe (Breastfeeding Support Group) Moortown Children’s Centre, c/ Moor Allerton Primary School, Lidgett Lane, Gledhow, LS17 13.00-14.30
Chapel Allerton Library Story and Rhymetime 106 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS7 T: (0113) 214 5812 10.30-11.00 Alwoodley Children’s Centre Bumps and Babes group for mums-to-be and babies under 1 year Alwoodley Children’s Centre, c/o Allerton CE Primary School, Lingfield Approach, Ls17 T: (0113) 217 0134 (Sadie) 13.00-14.30 Funky Thursday Young Parent/Carers and teenage pregnant mums (25 years and under) By referral only contact Farnley Childrens Centre for more information T: (0113) 263 6138 www.farnleychildrenscentre.co.uk 13.00-14.30 Diddi dance – Pudsey(B) Farsley Community Church Back Lane, Pudsey, LS28 5EU T : 07917 757566 www.diddidance.com 13.45-14.30
Oakwood NCT postnatal group Meet at members’ houses E: oakwood@nctleeds.org (Andrea) 10.00-12.00 Alwoodley NCT Bumps, Babies and Beyond Meeting at members’ houses E: alwoodley@nctleeds.org (Helen) 10.00-12.00 Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child group Moor Road, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 269 0262 www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00-12.00 Tennis Tykes (B) T: 07843 342662 (Caroline) www.tennistykes.co.uk e: caroline.buncall@tennistykes.co.uk St Andrews Church Hall, High St, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 10.00-10.45 Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Stourton Rd, Ilkley, LS29 10.45-11.30 11.30-12.15 Little Hiccups Thursday Club For children/families with a disability Headingley Children’s Centre, c/o Shire Oak Primary School,Wood Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: 07826 938928 (Linsay) www.littlehiccups.co.uk 13.00-14.30
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Calverley Library Story and Rhymetime Thornhill Street, Calverley, LS28 T: (0113) 214 6043 14.45-15.15
FRIDAY Wobblers and Toddlers Playgroup Lowtown Pudsey Primary School, Kent Rd, Pudsey, LS28 T: (0113) 256 7303 09.15-11.00 Women’s Group for help and support By referral only, contact Farnley Children’s Centre for more information T: (0113) 263 6138 www.farnleychildrenscentre.co.uk 09.30-11.00 Alwoodley Children’s Centre Play and Stay Alwoodley Children’s Centre, c/o Allerton CE Primary School, Lingfield Approach, Ls17 T: (0113) 217 0134 (Sadie) 09.30-11.30 Sing and Sign – Chapel Allerton (B) St Matthew’s Church Wood Lane, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3QF T: (0113) 267 6105 www.singandsign.com 09.30 – 10.15 Stage 1 10.30 – 11.15 Stage 2 Toddler Time Lower Wortley Methodist Church, Branch Road, Wortley, LS12 T: (0113) 263 4972 (Maria)/ (0113) 263 1661 (Ann) 09.30-11.15 YogaBugs (B) Quaker Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay LS8 2BW T: 07966 168676 (Rachel) www.yogabugs.com 09.50-10.35 MiniBugs (walking to 2 years) 10.45-11.30 Mighty/MegaBugs (2-5 years) Tennis Tots (B) T:07725 339257 (Matt) www.tennis-tots.co.uk Alwoodley Community Hall, The Avenue, LS17 09.30-10.15am (2-4 years) 10.15-11am (2-4 years) 11-11.45am (2-4 years) Heaton Tennis & Squash Club, Crofton Road, Bradford BD9 14.00-14.45 (2-4 years) 14.45-15.30 (2-4 years) Trinity Toddlers Trinity Church, New Road Side, Rawdon, LS19 T: (01274) 612858 (Rachel Harrison) 09.30-11.30
ArtyBobs (B) Trinity Methodist Church, Upper Town Street, LS13 2EP T: 07570 822597 (Clare) E: westleeds@artybobs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 St Paul’s Church, Raynel Drive, LS16 6BS T: 07543 484198 (Susan) E: northleeds@artybobs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 Music Bugs (B) Kids Club House, 75A New Road Side, Horsforth, LS18 4QD T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00-10.40 (mixed 6 months-4 years) Roundabout Playgroup Newlaithes School, Victoria Cr, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07960 855265 09.15-12.15 (2½ years plus) Tennis Tykes (B) T: 07843 342662 (Caroline) www.tennistykes.co.uk E: caroline.buncall@tennistykes.co.uk Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Stourton Rd, Ilkley, LS29 10.45-11.30 11.30-12.15 Adel & Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane, Adel. LS16 12.45-13.30 St Andrews Church Hall, High St, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 13.30-14.15 14.15-15.00 Stanhope Tots Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 0801 (Clare) 09.30-11.30
Socatots (B) Addingham Youth Centre,Bolton Road, Addingham T.07872 136925 www.socatots.com/wharfedale 09.45-10.25 (walking-2½ years) 10.45-11.15 (6 months-walking-subject to demand) 11.30-12.15 (2½-5 years) Umbrella Group Jubilee Hall, Layton Ave, Rawdon, LS19 T: (0113) 229 4080 (Sandra) 09.45-11.30 French and Spanish for Fidgets (B) T: 01904 706565 (Lucy) www.littlefidgets.co.uk St Wilfrid’s, Duchy Rd, Harrogate, HG1 09.45-10.30 10.45-11.30 St Margarets, Horsforth, LS18 10.00-10.45 Regen Centre, Landing Lane, Ricall, YO19 10.00-10.45 Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 14.00-14.45 MusicBugs (B) Kids Clubhouse, 75a New Rd Side, Horsforth, LS18 T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00-10.40 (mixed ages) 21st Century Parents Woodside Methodist Church, Outwood Lane, Horsforth LS18 T: 0113 2582448 (Fran) E:franbailey@hotmail.co.uk 10.00-11.30
Umbrella Group Jubilee Hall, Layton Ave, Rawdon, LS19 T: (0113) 229 4080 (Sandra) 09.45-11.30 Adel and Ireland Wood Toddler Group Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane, LS16 T: 07932 711414 (Emma)/ 07908 259451 (Sharon) 09.45-11.30 Little Jim’s St James Woodside Parish Church, Low Lane, Horsforth, LS18 www.stjameswoodside.org/index.htm 10.00-12.00 Far Headingley and Weetwood NCT Bumps, Babies and Beyond Headingley Children’s Centre, Wood Lane, LS6 E: weetwood@nctleeds.org (Louise) 10.00-12.00 Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child Group Moor Road, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 269 0262 www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00-12.00 Springwood Friday Toddlers Roundhay Methodist Church, Springwood Rd, Roundhay, LS8 T: (0113) 266 4756 10.15-11.45 Rawdon Library Story and Rhymetime Micklefield Park, Rawdon, LS19 T: (0113) 247 7621 10.15-10.45 Garforth Library Story and Rhymetime Lidgett Lane, Garforth, LS25 T: (0113) 224 3291 10.30-11.00
Sing and Sign – Headingley (B) Headingley Parish Hall St Michael’s Road Headingley LS6 3AW T: (0113) 267 6105 www.singandsign.com 13.30-14.15 Stage 1 Farsley Library Story and Rhymetime Old Road, Farsley, LS28 T: (0113) 214 6038 14.00-14.30
Saturday NCT Dads’ Group Third Saturday of the month at various locations across Leeds E: dads@nctleeds.org (David) Diddi dance – Birstall (B) Wackydayz Unit 19,Carr Mills Birstall T: 07917 757566 www.diddidance.com 09.15-10.00 French and Spanish for Fidgets (B) Roundhay Quaker Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8 T: 01904 706565 (Lucy) www.littlefidgets.co.uk 10.00-10.45 Cookridge Dads’ and Tots’ Group Cookridge Methodist Church, Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, LS16 T: (0113) 258 5474 10.00-12.00 Second Saturday of the month £2.00 including bacon butty for Dad!
NTX TaeKwan-Do (B) Trinity University College Horsforth, LS18 T: 07732 825006 www.ntx-schools.net 11.30
Sunday Socatots (B) Ben Rhydding Scout Hut, Wheatly Lane, Ben Rhydding T.07872 136925 www.socatots.com/wharfedale 14.20-15.00 (21/2-5 years) 15.15-16.00 (walking-21/2 years) 16.15-17.00 (21/2-5 years) (B): pre-book classes. Please note: most groups/ classes take place during term times only. Whilst every effort is taken to ensure that all information is accurate, the publisher is not liable for any errors or omissions. Please contact the organisers directly for more information and availability of places. If you would like to be included in the baby and toddler weekly planner, please email: liz. rhodes@boomag.co.uk
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Halton Library Story and Rhymetime 273 Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 T: (0113) 214 1320 10.30-11.30 Pudsey Library Story and Rhymetime Church Lane, Pudsey, LS28 T: (0113) 214 6035 11.00-11.30
Babies go through an average 5000 nappy changes in their life. By switching to cloth nappies you can:
•Save at least £500 •Reduce your impact on the environment by 40% •Protect your baby from chemicals
Visit www.babybumboutique.co.uk for more information or advice. Leeds parents can get £30 toward the cost of Real Nappies - email Amanda@babybumboutique.co.uk
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Cookridge Toddler Group Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane, Cookridge, LS16 For children 0-5 years. T: (0113) 267 2434(Becky) 13.15-15.15 Parent and Toddler Group St Mary’s school, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07838 753166(Francesca D’Arcy) 13.30-15.00
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What’s it all about? In our regular feature we will be reviewing a few of the local classes so that you get more insight into what goes on before you head along. If you are interested in reviewing a class for Boo please send an email to liz.rhodes@boomag.co.uk.
Socatots
Diddi Dance
Reviewed by Jenny and Kirsty, mum to Harry (18mths)
Reviewed by Liz, mum to Ruby (3)
12 excited children wearing brazilian inspired green and yellow kits pour into a large hall and begin to kick small yellow footballs around the space. To the side are brightly coloured pieces of equipment including domes, cones, hoops, beanbags and skittles. Coach Jenny calls the class into action, and so begins a typical session at Socatots Wharfedale. Socatots is already proving popular with classes running in Guiseley, Otley and Ben Rhydding. Jenny explains that the numbers are limited to 12 per class to ensure that each child gets individual help and attention throughout the class. As the session develops the children are taught how to warm up safely before doing some skills work with the domes and balls, followed by plenty of fun and games, and finally a cool down with the ever popular parachute. At the end of the class each child gets a Socatots sticker to wear proudly on their top, and leaves tired out but happy! Kirsty, mum to Harry who is one and a half has been attending classes for a term now, “Harry
has the best time at Socatots. He is so excited about putting on his kit and meeting his new friends. I love that they look like a little team!” “Harry runs around and kicks and really lets off steam but then gets home at night and can show my husband perfectly how to kick the ball with the side of his foot and can do all the warm up excercises - he takes so much in. We love Socatots classes.”
For more information on Socatots Wharfedale, or to book a free taster session please call Jenny on 07872 136925, email j.white@socatots.com, or have a look at the Socatots Wharfedale page on Facebook.
I headed along to Diddi Dance with an amount of trepidation as my 3 year old has already been to ballet classes but gave up very quickly, finding them too strict and formal for her. So I was more than pleasantly surprised, when from the moment the gregariousYB-RF-ADVERT-S-020811.pdf class leader Fiona started, my daughter was totally
engaged and followed Fiona’s lead all the way through the lesson. And what an exciting time she had too – moonwalking like an alien, dancing with ribbons, more traditional ballet moves, shaking her pom poms and 1 trying 02/08/2011 10:26 hard to keep her hula hoop spinning.
Fiona got the children working together as a group but also ensured she gave them all individual words of encouragement and with children of varying ages and attention spans that’s not an easy task. Diddi Dance suited my little one down to the ground, the controlled yet lively, informal atmosphere allowed her to dance and have fun whilst learning – in my eyes a great balance. And and my alien moonwalking was pretty impressive too.
Diddi Dance classes are ideally suited for both boys and girls between 2-4 years old. They have had children as young as 16 months, and you can always call to book a free trial.
Classes run across Leeds, for more information contact Cath or Caroline on 07917 757566 or email:
caroline.cath@diddidance. www.diddidance.co.uk
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Competitions Win a family ticket to Disney On Ice presents World of Fantasy Disney On Ice returns to the Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield this November with Worlds of Fantasy so rev up for non stop fun with four of your favourite Disney stories. Feld Entertainment’s actionpacked ice spectacular, Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, whisks audiences on a captivating adventure to four magical locations, including the auto-racing terrain of Cars and a visit to Andy’s bedroom for some fun with the stars of Toy Story 3. This production delights audiences with a journey under
the sea to Ariel’s world from The Little Mermaid and then into the mystical land of Pixie Hollow for a presentation of Tinker Bell. Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy stops off at the Motorpoint Arena from Tuesday 8th – Sunday 11th November. Tickets, priced £13 - £35.50 (booking fee may apply) are now on sale, available in person at the Arena Box Office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 or online at www.motorpointarena.co.uk
Win a LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Unlimited Annual Pass And Boo is delighted to be able to offer you the chance to win a FAMILY TICKET to head along on Tuesday 8th of November at 6.30pm and watch the amazing show, to enter simply email your answer and contact details to disneycomp@boomag.co.uk
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Which of these Disney stories is not featured in the Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy show? a) Toy Story 3 b) The Little Mermaid c) Cinderella Please note the tickets are not exchangeable and winners will be notified on 30th October 2011.
Competition terms and conditions If you do not wish to be informed of offers and events by participating companies, please indicate when entering. The winning entry will be the first correct answer(s) drawn after 30 October 2011. Winners’ details will be published in the next edition of Boo, unless instructed otherwise.
Entrants must be 16 years or over. Please include your name, address and telephone number when entering. Tickets cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. No correspondence can be entered into. No cash alternative can be offered. See www.boomag.co.uk for full terms and conditions.
All postal entries to be sent to Boo magazine Ltd, PO Box 236, Pudsey, LS28 0DR
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Join the battle on Kingdom Quest - an interactive LEGO® laser ride, feel a part of the story in the 4D cinema, learn top LEGO building secrets from the Master Model Builder, see iconic landmarks in MINILAND, make a celebration even more memorable in one of our special party rooms; and much more....... It’s the ultimate place for all LEGO fans – young and old!
Win one of 10 v Music Box – Bop Box DVD from Abbey Home Media Group
Shake and Bop with Milkshake’s Music Box and Bop Box DVD.This brand new release offers two of Channel Five’s successful Milkshake TV series; ‘Music Box’ and ‘Bop Box’, complied onto one DVD. With over 2 hours of entertaining programming packed full with
A visit to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is the perfect way for Dad to amuse the kids for a couple of hours whilst Mum shops, a place for the whole family to enjoy together or the ultimate birthday location! LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is your passport to a LEGO world of colour, creativity and fun. With over 2 million LEGO bricks under one roof, what will you discover?
Win a LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Unlimited Annual Pass for a family of 4, which will grant you unlimited visits to the Centre for a whole year, plus includes a free visit to LEGOLAND Windsor for 4! To enter simply email the answer to the following question along with your name and contact details to legolandcomp@boomag.co.uk:
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What is the new 4D movie showing at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester? a) Clutch Powers b) Brake Powers c) Horse Powers §
Please note the prize must be redeemed by 30th November, and all guests must be present when the pass is collected.
favourite pre-school nursery rhymes and songs, including; Twinkle Twinkle, Little Miss Muffet, Incy Wincy Spider and many more. Plus all complete with corresponding dance routines and animation. This DVD will have children dancing and bopping with easy to learn, step-by-step dances and catchy sing-along songs.
name and contact details to musicboxcomp@boomag.co.uk
DVD out now and available from all good DVD Stockists.
c) Discovery
To enter simply email the answer to the following question along with your
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Food
Recipe Swap Cranberry Banana Bread As you know here at Boo we are passionate about supporting local businesses so let us introduce you to Lisa aka The Yummy Yank who we met at Bramhope Farmer’s Market – her cakes were so delicious we asked her to share her secrets and some of her favourite American style recipes with us:
Sweet Potato Pie makes one 9” pie Baking Time : 45 minutes
Ingredients 4 medium sized sweet potatoes (orange flesh), cooked until soft and then peeled. 3 eggs, lightly beaten
12 ounces / 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
Method
Makes one loaf in a 2lb loaf pan
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C / gas mark 4
Ingredients 250 ml / 1 cup granulated sugar 125 grams / ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)
3. Add banana, milk and eggs, mixing well. Add dry ingredients including cinnamon if using, mixing until just moist. Do not over mix. Stir in nuts if using and cranberries. Spread batter evenly in pan.
60 ml / ¼ cup milk 2 very large eggs 500 ml / 2 cups plain flour 1 unbaked 9” Pate Brisee / Basic Pie Crust, chilled (you can use ready to roll shortcrust or ready made)
whisk until combined. Pour this mixture into the sweet potatoes and stir until completely combined.
Method
4. Add the butter and mix well.
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C / Gas Mark 6 2. After cooking and peeling the sweet potatoes, put them in a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher or spoon. Set aside. 3. Combine the eggs, sugar, spices, salt, lemon zest, and cream in a small bowl and
5. Pour into the pie crust and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until the filling is set and a knife inserted into the centre comes out clean. 6. Let cool completely before slicing and serving. If desired, add a dollop of fresh whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or pouring cream before serving.
2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 4 ounces / ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2. Grease pan. Mix sugar and butter together in a medium mixing bowl until completely blended.
4. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the loaf comes
out clean and is golden brown. Remove to cooling rack and allow to cool in pan for about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely. ** 200 grams / 6 ounces / 1 cup chocolate chips can also be added to the batter at the same time as the cranberries if desired for extra yumminess!**
THE YUMMY YANK Lisa Gair lisa@theyummyyank.co.uk 0113 267 9481 07919 365931
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75 ml / 1/3 cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground allspice
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¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 375 mls / 1 ½ cups single cream 65 grams / 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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What’s New
Culture Kitchen World cookery classes for over twos, prepare cook and enjoy a different dish from a new county each week with your little ones, learn about languages, and culture from around the world.
Tennis Tykes for under 5s smashes government targets on physical activity and early learning goals The government has recently launched new guidelines for under 5s advising at least 3 hours of physical activity a day and this advice comes amid growing concern about levels of childhood obesity and new research linking a lack of physical activity with poor brain development and social interaction. The good news, is that even over the winter months when it’s harder for children to get outside and participate in active play, Tennis Tykes is
providing lots of opportunities locally for children. This indoor educational tennis skills and play programme for the 2-5 year old age group follows the government’s Early Years Foundation Stage and the little tykes all easily exceed the physical learning goals as they exhibit great balance, movement control and co-ordination and the ability to handle and operate the tennis equipment well. Tennis Tykes has been running successful classes across Yorkshire from May and due to
*New baby weaning courses coming soon* www.culturekitchen.co.uk Free trial sessions for all. Call for more information on 07912 526631 *franchise opportunities* Classes in Pudsey, Horsforth and Headingly
demand is now extending the times of those classes. William’s Mum is just one of the many happy customers, “We have been really impressed by how William’s tennis skills have developed since starting the classes and each week he can’t wait for the next class to take place. I only wish we had Tennis Tykes classes when I was his age!”
HAPPY HEALTHY CHILDREN
For further information on Tennis Tykes please call Caroline Buncall on 07843342662 or log onto www.tennistykes.co.uk.
Boo-t Camp Here on the Boo team we are all mums of young children and exercise is on our ‘To Do’ list but never seems to actually get ticked off. So we were delighted to meet Michelle from Fit and Fab PT over the summer, and join one of her brand new Bootcamps. Offering circuit based fitness sessions at local venues it works for different fitness goals, and I for one have managed to kick start my post baby weight loss! So we are very pleased to let you know that Michelle is now expanding her bootcamps across North Leeds and is offering Boo readers a fab opening offer of book 5 sessions and get the 6th one free! For more information contact Michelle at FitandFab on 07949 146635
The Original British Baby Signing Programme Sing and Sign shows you how to help your baby communicate BEFORE speech. It’s easy! Learn the fun way! Traditional and Original songs Nursery Rhymes Puppets & Props Instruments Stage 1 from 6 – 15 months Stage 2 from 15-30 months Classes all over Leeds : Monday - Friday For details call Melanie on 0113 2676105
melaniemacauley@singandsign.co.uk
www.singandsign.com
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Teach your baby the enjoyment of water Skill related activities and underwater swims, to build water confidence. LEEDS • BRADFORD • YORK • HARROGATE • POCKLINGTON
Tel: 01757 229880. info@babyswimmers.co.uk www.babyswimmers.co.uk
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Teaching tennis to little ones from 2 years
Classes in Adel, Chapel Allerton, Harrogate, Ilkley, Ripon, Wetherby & York A fun & educational tennis play & skills programme • Specially adapted mini tennis equipment • Qualified and trained tennis coaches - CRB checked • Only 8 children per class - indoor venues • Reward stickers and sticker books to record achievements • Weekday and weekend term time classes and holiday classes
Visit www.tennistykes.co.uk Autumn 2011 For information and a FREE TRIAL LESSON call Caroline on 07843 342 662