Boo magazine | Summer 10 | Leeds by Jo Hutchinson

Issue 4 | Summer 2010 | Leeds

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Bump, birth and beyond

A guide from local experts in HypnoBirthing, doula services, independent midwifery, postnatal yoga and baby massage

Do as I do!

The art of encouraging good eating habits

Fantastic competition prizes to be won

From top family attractions

Summer fun

Camps, events and festival ideas to keep everyone entertained during the holidays

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Contents Summer 2010

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Cover story

Features

Regulars

12 Bump, birth and beyond

10 Competitions page: win tickets to top family attractions this summer

5 Boo to you

A guide from local experts in hypnobirthing, doula services, independent midwifery, postnatal yoga and baby massage

15 National Playday: details of the 2010 ‘Our place’ campaign 24 Summer fun: camps, events and festival ideas to keep you and your children entertained during the holidays

6 Tickety boo health and fitness 8 Boo food 15 Dates for your diary 18 Baby and toddler weekly planner 23 Dad zone 26 What’s new? 28 You time 30 Boo kids 32 Around and about 34 Shop til you drop

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trial classes for your children, great discounts at local retailers and even free hot drinks for you, we think there is something for everyone. Thanks for reading Boo – have a fun summer! Liz & Jo

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Hope you are looking ahead to lots of fun this summer. This edition has a fantastic mix of family-focused features, days out ideas, summer camps and classes, local events, recipes, kids’ pages, discount offers and competitions to help fill those sunny days! Our lead story ‘Bump, birth and beyond’ gives all you parents/parentsto-be an overview of pregnancy, birthing options and postnatal activities for you and your baby. This edition’s Tickety Boo pages feature health and nutrition consultant, Kieran Igwe, who shares his thoughts and ideas on how to adopt healthy eating habits for you and your children.

Local lifecoach, Ghislaine from Pudsey gives some guidance on ways of overcoming stress in our hectic lives on page 28. Also, in the You time section we take a look at the growing trend of ‘working parties at home’ giving you ways to have fun while earning some extra income at the same time. After a fantastic response to our competitions in the last issue, we are offering readers the opportunity to win tickets to top family attractions this summer. We’ve made it easier than ever to enter, just go to www. boomag.co.uk/competitions or post answers directly to us. Finally, take a look at all the offers on our Shop til You Drop pages. With free

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Editorial, advertising, distribution & production: Liz Rhodes/Jo Hutchinson Printing: Bond Print, Derbyshire. Boo magazine Ltd (Sheffield): for more information on our sister magazine in Sheffield, please email: jo.hutchinson@ boomag.co.uk Subscriptions: the magazine is free but if you want to make sure you never miss a copy, an annual subscription is £10. E: subscriptions@boomag.co.uk Disclaimer: whilst every effort is taken to ensure that all editorial, advertising and directory listings are accurate, the publisher is not liable for any errors, omissions, statements or opinions provided. The publishers accept no liability of any nature arising out of or in connection with the contents of this magazine. © Copyright: All rights reserved. This magazine may not be reproduced without the express permission of the editor.

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Tickety boo Health & fitness

“Do as I do!” The art of encouraging good eating habits Checking out children’s diets It’s 8am on Friday morning and health and nutrition consultant, Kieran, is in the queue of his local supermarket learning first hand about the roots of childhood obesity. There are a few young girls, no older than ten, lined up at the checkout before heading to school with chocolate, chocolate, a packet of sweets and some fizzy pop. And that was just one of the girls! Now, I’d love to think she was going to share these goodies around, but her small apple shaped body suggested they were all for keeps.

“” Knowing what to feed your children is one thing; getting them to eat what you want is quite another. So, hopefully, this is just a one-off treat and children are getting well fed at home? A stroll down the ‘children’s food’ aisle in the

supermarket suggests otherwise. Since when did kids need their own special type of food anyway? Can’t they simply eat the same things as the rest of us? I understand that ‘children’s food’ is quick and easy to prepare but do we really want to leave our children’s health in their own hands? Or worse still, let the food manufacturers decide what’s best for them?

• concentrate better in school • have more energy and get up and go! So, perhaps we need a simple approach to healthy eating. Good nutrition, whether for children or adults, isn’t all related to the specific foods we eat. It’s about developing good daily habits. Here are just three ideas which might help if adopted early on:

Mums (and Dads) are legends with all they have to manage and we all want what’s best for our children. But how do we set them up to maintain a good weight and avoid related health problems in later life, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and sleep problems. Knowing what to feed your children is one thing; getting them to eat what you want is quite another. My mum used to think she was doing a good job, until she found the stray pieces of broccoli tucked neatly up in the hem of the curtain! But why bother? Why struggle to get children to adopt healthy eating habits? Here are a few reasons why it’s worth overcoming the initial resistance: Children who develop good eating habits early on tend to: • have a stronger immune system so they get sick less often

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1. Take advantage of ‘monkey see monkey do’ Kids are smart. They look to you for guidance – even if they swear blind they don’t. The problem is they aren’t just listening to what you say; they’re watching what you do too. Have you got an aversion to eating anything green? Just watch how quickly your children pick up on this. Try teaching them

healthy eating rituals by setting a good example for them to follow. If our own food habits aren’t great, it’s going to be hard to get our children to do what we struggle to do ourselves. 2. Fill them up at home It’s hard to monitor what your children eat when they’re away from your immediate supervision. But we just need to assume that their food choices aren’t going to be great. So you could try to fill them up on the good stuff at every chance you get. Why not aim to get your little ones eating: • breakfast every day • fruit at lunchtime

3. Eat at the table Just watch how fast children eat when they’re sat watching TV. Sitting up at the table helps slow the meal down, making us naturally eat less. Eating together also gives you another chance to set a good example and be sociable at the same time. Role it out When you base meals and snacks around whole, minimally processed foods like meat, fish, eggs, fruit, vegetables, nuts and whole grains it’s a good starting point. After all, I don’t know too many kids who get overweight by stuffing themselves with nutrient packed broccoli and bingeing on omega 3 rich oily fish.

• veggies at dinner? This will give you three chances to get some good nutrition into their little bellies.

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gives you another chance to set a good example and be sociable at the same time.

But the main take home message is to begin with you. Children are highly influenced by their parents and carers. So if they’re copying you and you don’t eat a healthy wellbalanced diet, then where are they going to learn good habits from? Remember, what you do shouts far louder than anything you ever say to your children. If you’d like some advice on how to get your eating habits on track Kieran has been helping people with their diets since 2005 and would love to help. To book a free consultation, call Kieran on 07766 808 553 or email Kieran@diligenthealth.co.uk

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Food

We’ve got some simple classic recipes for making and enjoying on a picnic, or as an afternoon treat with your children. Each can be flavoured in different ways to suit the occasion or your taste.

Mary’s Muffins This never fail muffin recipe is really quick and easy and can be adapted to any flavour – sweet or savoury! Makes 12 large muffins

Method 1. Pre-heat oven to 180C (160C for a fan oven). 2. Sieve the flour into a bowl, add sugar, and mix well. 3. In a separate bowl place milk, sunflower oil and egg, and mix well. 4. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix together but not too much – lumpy is good! 5. Add flavour and mix a little. 6. Place in 12 muffin cases in a muffin tin and spoon in mixture to near the top of each case. 7. Place in the oven for 20 minutes. 8. Remove and place on a cooling rack.

Flapjacks

Packed full of oats and energy, flapjacks are ideal snacks for those afternoons spent running around in the park!

Ingredients 250g oats 125g butter 125g sugar 2-4 tablespoons golden syrup (the more syrup you add the stickier the flapjack - so add to suit your taste and teeth!) Flavour ideas: raisins, grated apple, dried apricots, nuts, pumpkin seeds.

Ingredients 350g self raising flour 150g caster sugar 180ml milk 160ml sunflower oil 1 large egg Flavour eg banana and raisin, choc chip and mandarins, blueberries, mixed berry, muesli, smarties or anything else you have handy – the amount depends on you and your taste, add what you think looks enough!

Method 1. Pre-heat oven to 180C (160C for a fan oven). 2. Melt butter, sugar and syrup in a pan over a low heat.

3. Add the oats and flavour, then mix well. 4. Spread mix into a baking dish lined with greaseproof, 8” square allows a fairly thick mixture spread. 5. Place in the oven for 20 minutes. 6. Remove, cut into squares whilst warm and place on a cooling rack.

Cookies Perfect for picnics! Makes about 30 small cookies.

Ingredients 225g butter, softened 110g caster sugar 275g plain flour Flavours: lemon (add grated zest of 1 lemon), choc chip (add 125g choc chips), orange and raisin.

Method 1. Pre-heat oven to 170C. 2. Cream butter in a large bowl until soft (you can do this in a food processor for speed). 3. Add sugar, beat until light and fluffy (again whizz it in the food mixer for speed). 4. Sieve in flour. 5. Add flavour. 6. Mix to form a ball-shaped dough – ensure it’s not too sticky. 7. With your hands break off pieces the size of a walnut and place on a baking tray, give them a little space, although they don’t spread too far. 8. Press down on each ball with a damp fork – or finger! 9. Place in oven for 13-15 minutes until light brown. 10. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. You can add extra flavour by dipping in melted chocolate once cooled, and then leave to set on greaseproof paper.

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Tiny Toes is a new play centre in Horsforth From birth to 8 years Role play toys, car track, dressing up, creative room, fantastic baby area, nursing chair and baby station & baby chairs, home made food and cakes. Open 9 -3.30 weekdays / late night Wed 9-6 Tuesday morning 10am song rhyme and music time Available for parties 4pm weekdays excluding wed and all day weekends Phone for more details 30 Town Street LS18 4RJ 0751 5559798 0113 2588856

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Competitions To win tickets to top family attractions this summer, why not enter our fantastic competitions below? For details on how to enter all competitions, see page 11.

The World’s only Submarium Win a family ticket to The Deep

The Deep, one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world is located in Hull, East Yorkshire. This award-winning visitor attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays. With Europe’s deepest underwater viewing tunnel, daily dive shows and animal feeding, The Deep is the perfect family day out. Events include a daily dive presentation and The Deep’s new 3D film Turtle Vision – where Sammy the green turtle takes you on an amazing adventure! Housed in a dramatic building which overlooks the Humber estuary, The Deep is only a few minutes walk from Hull Marina and the museums quarter. For more details, visit www.thedeep.co.uk To win a family ticket (worth £36), answer the question below: What is the name of the green turtle in The Deep’s 3D film Turtle Vision? a) Danny b) Charlie c) Sammy

Play, learn and have fun! Win a family ticket to Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Eureka! The National Children’s Museum is a magical place where children play to learn and grown-ups learn to play. Eureka! is the leading children’s museum in the UK and gives children aged 0-11 a fun-packed day out. Everything at Eureka! has been designed to inspire children to find out about themselves and the world around them. Exploring the different galleries, children can see their own skeleton, catch a wave, save a polar bear, build

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a house and even get a job at the Post Office, all in a day’s play! Outdoors they can twist, turn, climb or play hide and seek at Eureka’s! new outdoor PlayScape and Sensory Trail then dig on the Eureka! inland beach. For more information, visit www.eureka.org.uk For your chance to win a family ticket (worth £38.50), just answer the following question: What is the name of Eureka’s! new outdoor play area? a) PlayTime b) PlayScape c) PlayDay

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Step into the new land of discovery Win one of two family tickets to the new LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Step inside the new LEGOLAND ® Discovery Centre in Barton Square at The Trafford Centre, Manchester, and it’s like you have just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO ® bricks ever!

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?

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!

Pre-booking is strongly recommended – visit www. LEGOLANDDiscoveryCentre.co.uk to benefit from 15% off standard entry prices.

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!

To win a family ticket (worth £49.80 each), answer the following question: Where is the new LEGOLAND Discovery Centre located? a) Trafford Square b) Barton Square c) Manchester Square *Ticket admits 2 adults & 2 children

Boo 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 16 July 2010. 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.

For all online entries, log on to www.boomag.co.uk/ competitions/summer2010 All postal entries to be sent to Boo magazine Ltd, PO Box 236, Pudsey LS28 0DR

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Bump, birth & beyond Boo talks to local experts in HypnoBirthing, doula services, independent midwifery, postnatal yoga and baby massage about options available in your area

What is HypnoBirthing? HypnoBirthing® is a hypnosis for childbirth and is as much a philosophy as it is a technique for achieving a satisfying, relaxing, and stress-free birth. What will I learn? The classes will show you how to call upon your body’s own natural relaxant and thus lessen, or even eliminate, discomfort and the need for medication. Through self-hypnosis, special breathing, massage and visualisation, HypnoBirthing teaches you how to trust your body and work with it, as well as how to free yourself of harmful emotions that lead to paincausing fear and unyielding muscles. You will not be in a trance – just profoundly relaxed while still aware and fully in control. How much will it cost? Classes are around £260 per couple, including book, CD and course materials. Where can I find out more? For more details on classes in Leeds, contact Cheryl Mason on (0113) 368 3777 or visit www.cherylmason.co.uk

What is a doula? Pronounced ‘doola’, doula is a Greek word meaning ‘caregiver or woman servant’. Nowadays, it refers to an experienced woman/mother who offers emotional and practical support to a woman (or couple) before, during and after childbirth.

What can I expect? A doula will support parents during pregnancy, through face to face antenatal visits and telephone calls and provide continuous support throughout labour – whether at home or in hospital. Postnatally, doulas can assist in establishing breastfeeding, if required, help with older children, be a shoulder to lean on, and even do the housework! What are the possible benefits? Research has shown that having a doula present at a birth can shorten first-time labour by an average of two hours, decrease the chance of a caesarean section by 50% and increase the success in breast feeding.* How much will it cost?

What do parents say?

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I am so glad that my wife finally got the birth she has always wanted and I am in no doubt that you (Rachel) played a crucial role in that. You have demonstrated to us that your knowledge and support are invaluable to anyone who is having a baby. Chris, dad of two, Leeds. Where can I find out more? For more details, please contact Rachel at Mother Nuture Doulas on (0113)219 5150 or visit www. mothernuturedoulas.com or www.doula.org.uk

As a guide, birth doulas tend to charge around £200 to £500 for a full package. Rates for postnatal doulas tend to be between £10 and £15 per hour.

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What is an independent midwife? An independent midwife can provide personalised midwifery care in your own home. All fully qualified, experienced midwives they form an equal partnership with you, offering professional advice, friendly support and prompt referral to other health care specialist, if required. What can I expect? Before the birth; they provide advice and information on all aspects of pregnancy, birth and parenting through home-based antenatal sessions, arranging ultrasounds scans and other tests if necessary, and liaising with other professionals you want involved in your maternity care. During labour; independent midwives care for and support you during your labour, delivery and first hours of your baby’s life. In the event of a transfer to hospital, they will stay with you, giving support and information and acting as your advocate. After the birth; they visit regularly for up to 6 weeks, providing support and advice on feeding and all aspects of parenting including arranging screening tests for your baby if you so wish. What do Mums say?

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It was so reassuring to have our questions answered completely and with total support for our decisions. This allowed us to focus on the positive experience of the birth. It was wonderful. Mum of one, Halifax. Where can I find out more? See more information about Yorkshire Storks, Yorkshire’s oldest established independent midwifery practice on www.yorkstorks.co.uk or contact them on 01423 360460.

What is postnatal yoga? A woman is designed to bear children yet the experience of pregnancy and childbirth can put the body under a massive strain and the muscles used are often stretched to their maximum. Postnatal yoga allows you to re-claim your body after the birth of your child. It re-patterns the muscles used in pregnancy and also aims to heal, nurture, re-align and strengthen you from within. What do the classes entail? Combining deep breathing techniques with yoga postures and flowing movements, you can regain your posture, close up the body after pregnancy, prevent years of discomfort (eg stress incontinence or womb prolapse) and can safely knit the abdominals back together. A baby brings huge changes to your life. Postnatal yoga supports adaptation to change - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual – and it promotes positive relations between mother and baby in a relaxed, friendly environment. How much do the sessions cost? Postnatal yoga courses are run at The Yoga Space, 378 Meanwood Road, Leeds, LS7 2JF. The first class costs £5. Sessions are suitable for all mums with babies from 6+ weeks old. How can I find out more? For more information visit www. theyogaspace.co.uk or contact Sarah Blenkhorn on (0113) 288 8667.

What is baby massage? Baby massage is a wonderful way of bonding with your baby, the strokes can soothe many complaints such as wind/colic, sleeplessness and poor digestion. Its effects can be immediate but last a lifetime.

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What do the classes entail? Touch is a baby’s first form of communication and the primary sense until 12 years old. Sessions are baby led and relaxed; strokes are taught slowly and built on. Massage is suitable from newborn but 4-6 weeks is the earliest recommended for classes. Do teachers have to be qualified? Instructors are qualified as Certified Infant Massage Instructors (CIMI) through the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). At Baby Massage Vivere, sessions are taught by a CIMI (IAIM) with experience of extra needs, premature and more mobile babies. How much do the sessions cost? Baby Massage Vivere run several courses in North Leeds which you attend once a week. It costs £40 for a 5 week course including oils and handouts. What do other parents say?

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My little one and I have thoroughly enjoyed the course - it’s a great way to bond with your baby, have fun and meet new mums who are in a similar position. Highly recommended! Katie, Leeds. How can I find out more? For more information visit www. learnbabymassage.co.uk or contact Victoria Iball on (0113) 258 3847. E: victoria@massage-vivere.co.uk *Findings taken from ‘Mothering the Mother’, by Klaus, Kennell & Klaus, 1993.

The Government will pay a £190 Health in Pregnancy grant towards many of these services. Ask your midwife for details of the grant.

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Yorkshire Storks Yorkshire’s oldest established Independent Midwifery Practice providing truly personalised care Home based Family Centred Care Support for Birth in Hospital

Home & Water Birth

Preparation for Birth and Beyond

Breastfeeding Help and Support

Birth de-briefing sessions

Visit our website: www.yorkstorks.co.uk Email:Birthyorkstorks@aol.com Telephone: 01423 360460 Mobile: 07886 541510

Taking The Birthing World By Calm HypnoBirthing Leeds 0113 3683777 cheryl.mason@btopenworld.com

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Want to get back in to shape? We’ll develop you a personalised exercise plan to help you feel new again. We’ll work with you during your sessions, so you’ll enjoy your time at the gym and stay motivated. Best of all we’ll get you feeling good in your clothes again! Find out more about how to exercise to get back in your ‘thin’ jeans; download your free guide at www.diligenthealth.co.uk/guide

Are you a parent looking for a nanny? Full time or part time? We can find you the best nanny to suit your requirements and budget.

Are you a qualified/experienced nanny?

If you are looking for a career as a nanny we can offer you training to get you started. Call us on 07563422261 or register at www.nationalnannies.co.uk

Or speak to Kieran at Trinity Fitness in Horsforth: 01132 837 155

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National Playday 4 August

Playday is the annual celebration of children’s right to play which also raises awareness of some serious issues affecting play. The 2010 campaign theme is Our place which puts children at the heart of our communities, and asks everyone, young and old, to help create better places for all of us to live and play. Now in its 23rd year, National Playday encourages thousands of children and young people to get out and play at locally organised events. These range from small-scale neighbourhood get-togethers to large-scale public events organised by local authorities and national organisations. Last year over 834 events were held across the UK. Anyone can organise a Playday event or take part in celebrations. You can find out more at www. playday.org.uk

Dates for your diary 10 June Getting Active with Sportacus and Stephanie, The Oasis Food Court Meadowhall, Sheffield 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 & 15.00 11 June FIFA World Cup kicks-off 12 June Roary the Racing Car and Big Chris live at The Oasis Food Court, Meadowhall, Sheffield 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 & 15.00 13 June Issy Boo Baby Show, York www.issyboo.co.uk

1 July Summer Reading Challenge www.readingagency.org.uk/children/summer-reading-challenge 4 July Independence Day 11 July FIFA World Cup Final 17 July Busy Baby Show, Rawdon www.busybabyshow.co.uk 1 August Yorkshire Day

14 June The Moving Mall, Pudsey www.waldronhallevents.co.uk

4 August National Playday www.playday.org.uk Page 15

19 June Cancer Research UK Race for Life 5k, Temple Newsam www.raceforlife.org.uk

12 August International Youth Day www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/iyouthday.htm

20 June Father’s Day

30 August Bank Holiday

24 June Midsummer’s Day

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Hello, welcome to KIDS CLUB HOUSE a brand new soft play and activity centre. Come, take time out and enjoy our contemporary café bar. Sample our delicious cuisine and premium coffee while the kids KEEP ACTIVE!!! For the Kids (0 -12 years) 4m high Twin wavy slide and Tube slide, Kart track, Sports area, Dizzy disc, separate toddler area with bumpy slide, ball pool, ball boggler and much more. For the Adults Relaxed family orientated atmosphere, contemporary café bar with wifi. Time out for you while the children play in a safe & secure environment. Parties We offer a range of party packages including the EXCITING LASER TAG PARTY. For more details please visit our website www.kids-clubhouse.co.uk or call now to book a party on: 07939566893 or 07939566864 Dance/Fitness/Activity Studio Available to rent call 07939566864 for details. Keeping it “All under one roof”

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Weekly planner Baby & toddler activities

Farsley Parents and Toddlers St John’s Church Hall, New Street, Farsley, LS28 T: (0113) 255 5211 (Jo Reilly) 09.15-11.15 Roundabout Playgroup Newlaithes School, Victoria Cr, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07960 855265 09.15-12.15 (age 2½ years plus)

Monday Horsforth Children’s Centre Stay and Play Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 09.00-10.30 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 Tots Galore St Margaret’s Church Hall, Lower Hall, Hall Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 258 6467 (Sue Lewis) 09.30-11.30 La Jolie Ronde (B) Gingerbread Cottage Play Centre, 2a Clayton Wood Bank, LS16 T: (0113) 250 0809 (Zoe Dooley) www.lajolieronde.co.uk 09.40-10.10 & 14.00-14.30 Umbrella Group Jubilee Hall, Layton Ave, Rawdon, LS19 T: (0113) 229 4080 (Sandra) 09.45-11.30 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) Baby Massage (B) Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 258 3847 (Victoria) www.learnbabymassage.co.uk 10.00-11.00 St Andrew’s Church, Shaftesbury Ave, Roundhay, LS8 12.30-13.30 Artybobs (B) Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane, Adel, LS16 T: 07778 619332 (Helen) 07764 673806 (Kate) www.artybobs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 Music Bugs (B) Clifton Village Hall, Newall Road, Otley, LS21 T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 Mums and Tots Group South Parade Baptist Church, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 275 4989 10.00-11.30 (0-2 years)

Roundhay NCT Bumps, Babies and Beyond Meet at members’ houses E: roundhay@nctleeds.org 10.00-12.00 Yogabugs (B) Otley Courthouse, Courthouse St, Otley, LS21 T: (0113) 250 6972 E: yorkshire@yogabugs.com 10.00-10.40 Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child Group Meanwood Parochial Hall , Leeds, LS6 T: (0113) 269 0262 www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00-12.00 Burley NCT Bumps, Babies and Beyond group Meet at members’ houses T: 07968 828367 (Amber) 10.00-12.00 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 Enjoy-a-Ball (B) Rawdon Trinity Church, New Road Side, Rawdon, LS19 T: 07766 712711 (Gill McDermott) www.enjoy-a-ball.com 13.15-13.45 (age 3-3½ years) 13.45-14.45 (age 3½-4½ years) Little Fishes Playgroup St. Andrew’s Methodist Church, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 T: (0113) 257 1880 (Ruth, Debora, Clare) 13.30-14.30 (2½-4 years) Otley Library Story and Rhymetime Nelson Street, Otley, LS21 T: 01943 466572 14.00-14.30 Pudsey Library Story and Rhymetime Church Lane, Pudsey, LS28 T: (0113) 214 6035 14.15-14.45 Headingley Library Story and Rhymetime North Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 214 4525 14.15-14.45 Oakwood Library Story and Rhymetime 1 Oakwood Lane, Leeds, LS8 T: (0113) 214 4192 14.15-14.45

Tuesday Rodley Young Ones The Church in Rodley, Wesley Street, Rodley, LS13 09.00-11.00

Gymboree (B) St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Duchy Road, Harrogate, HG1 T: 07702 048 391 www.gymboree-uk.com 09.30-10.15 Explorers 1 (2-3 years) 10.30-11.15 Runners (18 months–2 years) 11.30-12.15 Explorers 2 (2 ½ -4 years) 12.30-13.15 Baby Play (from newborn) 13.30-14.15 Explorers 1 (2-3 years) 14.30-15.15 Crawlers (6-12 months) 15.30-16.15 Walkers (10-18 months) Trinity Toddlers Trinity Church, New Road Side, Rawdon, LS19 T: (0113) 250 5200 (Christine Moffat) 09.30-11.30 Tuesday Tots Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane, LS16 T: (0113) 226 8525 (Karen) 09.30-11.30 Childminders Drop In Group Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 09.30-11.30 Baby Massage (B) Otley Children’s Centre, Weston Lane, Otley, LS21 T: (0113) 258 3847 (Victoria) www.learnbabymassage.co.uk 10.00-11.00 Alwoodley Children’s Centre,Lingfield Approach, LS17 12.30-13.30 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 Artybobs (B) Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane, Adel, LS16 T: 07778 619332(Helen) 07764 673806 (Kate) www.artybobs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 13.30-14.30 Music Bugs (B) Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 (6-24 months) 11.00-12.00 (mixed ages) The Moravian Church, Browgate, Baildon, BD17 10.00-11.00 (mixed ages) Mums and Tots Group South Parade Baptist Church, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 275 4989 10.00-11.30 (2-5 years)

Farsley Playgroup and Toddler Group Methodist Church, Back Lane, Farsley, LS28 T: (0113) 229 9464 09.00-11.30

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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 Baby Explorers Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth,LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 10.00-11.00 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 13.00-14.00 Alwoodley NCT Bumps, Babies and Beyond Meeting at members’ houses E: alwoodley@nctleeds.org (Helen) 13.00-14.30 (alternate Tuesdays) Enjoy-a-Ball (B) Calverley Methodist Church Hall, Carr Rd, Calverley, LS28 T: 07766 712711 (Gill McDermott) www.enjoy-a-ball.com 13.30-14.00 (age 3-3½ years) 14.00-15.00 (age 3½-4½ years) Holt Park Community Library Story and Rhymetime Ralph Thoresby High School, Holtdale Approach, LS16 T: (0113) 336 8188 14.15-14.45 Bramhope Parents and Toddlers Breary Lane, Bramhope, LS16 T: (0113) 395 0311 14.30-15.30

Wednesday Farsley Baby and Toddler Group Farsley/Calverley Children’s Centre,Farsley 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 (age 2½ years plus) St Giles Baby & Toddler Group St Giles Church, Church Hill, Bramhope, LS16 T: (0113) 230 0522 (Victoria) 09.30-11.30 Horsforth NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond Meet at members’ houses T: 07900 112529 (Natalie) E: natandave99@yahoo.co.uk 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

Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child group Stainbeck Community Hall, Leeds, LS7 T: (0113) 269 0262 www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00-12.00 Top 2 Toe Baby Massage (B) T: 07933 622850 (Kirsty) www.top2toeleeds.co.uk Roundhay Methodist Church, Springwood Rd, Roundhay, LS8 10.15-11.15 St Theresa’s RC Church, Station Rd, Crossgates, LS15 12.30-13.30 Crossgates and East Leeds NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond Meet at members’ houses E: karenmlumb@googlemail.com (Karen) Oakwood Toddler Group Roundhay Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Drive, LS8 E: susanstebbing@hotmail.com 10.00-11.30 Next Steps Toddler Group Chapel Allerton Children’s Centre, Blake Grove, Chapel Allerton, LS7 E: angemd@hotmail.com 10.00-12.00 Music Bugs (B) Nunroyd Sports Association Club (Green Lane Cricket Club), Guiseley, LS20 T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 Mums and Tots Group South Parade Baptist Church, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 275 4989 10.00-11.30 (0-5 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 Gymboree (B) Moortown RUFC, Far Moss, Alwoodley, LS17 T: 07702 048391 www.gymboree-uk.com 09.30-10.15 Runners (16-24 months) 10.30-11.15 Walkers (10-18 months) 11.30-12.15 Crawlers (8-12 months) 12.30-13.15 Baby Play (from newborn) 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 Enjoy-a-Ball (B) Rawdon Trinity Church, New Road Side, Rawdon, LS19 T: 07766 712711 (Gill McDermott) www.enjoy-a-ball.com 13.15-13.45 (3-3½ years) 13.45-14.45 (3½-4½ years)

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TuneTots (B) Community Cabin, Pudsey Children’s Centre, Littlemoor Crescent, Pudsey, LS28 T: (0113) 236 3119 (Kat Brown) www.tunetots.katbrown.co.uk 13.30 - 14.30 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 Horsforth Library Story and Rhymetime Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 214 4801 14.15-14.45

Thursday 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 (age 2½ years plus) 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 Gymboree (B) Jubilee Hall, Layton Avenue, Rawdon, LS19 Tel 07702 048391 www.gymboree-uk.com 09.30-10.15 Explorers 1 (2-3 years) 10.30-11.15 Runners (18 months – 2 years) 11.30-12.15 Explorers 2(2½-4 years) Bumps and Babies Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 09.30-11.00 Lidgett Park Toddler Group Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place, Leeds, LS8 09.45-11.45 MusicBugs (B) St. Edmunds Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Leeds, LS8 T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 (mixed ages) 11.00-12.00 (mixed ages) Farsley/Calverley Children’s Centre,Cote Lane, Farsley LS28 10.00-11.00(mixed ages) Pudsey United Reformed Church, Pudsey, LS28 10.00-11.00 (mixed ages)

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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 Stainbeck Community Hall, Leeds, LS7 T: (0113) 269 0262 www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00-12.00 Calverley Library Mums and Babies Thornhill Street, Calverley, LS28 T: (0113) 214 6043 10.30 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 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 SHARE Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 13.30-15.00 Gymboree (B) Jubilee Hall, Layton Avenue, Rawdon, LS19 Tel 07702 048391 www.gymboree-uk.com 13.30-14.15 Baby Play (from newborn) 14.30-15.15 Crawlers (6-12 months) 15.30 -16.15 Walkers (10-18 months)

Alwoodley Children’s Centre Play and Stay Group (for parents/carers with under 5’s) Alwoodley Children’s Centre, c/o Allerton CE Primary School, Lingfield Approach, Leeds, Ls17 T: (0113) 217 0134 (Sadie) 09.30-11.30 Enjoy-a-Ball (B) Calverley Methodist Church Hall, Carr Rd, Calverley, LS28 T: 07766 712711 (Gill McDermott) www.enjoy-a-ball.com 09.30-10.00 (3-3½ years) 10.15-11.15 (3½-4½ years) Gymboree (B) T: 07702 048391 www.gymboree-uk.com Brackenwood Community Centre, Lidgett Lane, LS17 Tel 07702 048391 www.gymboree-uk.com 09.30-10.15 Walkers (10-18 months) 10.30-11.15 Runners (18 months-2 years) 11.30-12.15 Baby Play (from new born) 12.30-13.15 Baby Play (from newborn) 13.30-14.15 Crawlers(6-12 months) 14.30-15.15 Explorers 1 (2-3 years) 15.30-16.15 Explorers 2 (2½-4 years) Trinity Toddlers Trinity Church, New Road Side, Rawdon, LS19 T: (01274) 612858 (Rachel Harrison) 09.30-11.30 Stanhope Tots Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth , LS18 T: (0113) 259 0801 (Clare) 09.30-11.30 Baby Massage (B) Guiseley Children’s Centre, Oxford Rd, LS20 T: (0113) 258 3847 (Victoria) www.learnbabymassage.co.uk 10.00-11.00 MusicBugs (B) Horsforth Central Methodist Church (Opp Library) T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 (mixed ages)

Springwood Friday Toddlers Roundhay, Rawdon, LS19 T: (0113) 247 7621 10.15-10.45 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 Halton Library Story and Rhymetime 273 Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 T: (0113) 214 1320 10.30-11.30 Parents and Toddlers Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane, Cookridge, LS16 13.30-15.00 Farsley Library Story and Rhymetime Old Road, Farsley, LS28 T: (0113) 214 6038 14.00-14.30

Saturday Tune Tots (B) Gildersome Children’s Centre, Town Street, LS27 T: (0113) 236 3119 (Kat Brown) www.tunetots.katbrown.co.uk 14.00-15.00 MusicBugs (B) Horsforth Central Methodist Church (Opp Library) T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 (mixed ages) Gymboree (B) Brackenwood Community Centre, Lidgett Lane, LS17 T: 07702 048391 www.gymboree-uk.com 10.30-11.15 Crawlers/Walkers Mix (8-18 months) 11.30-12.15 Family Class (mobile under 5s)

Calverley Library Story and Rhymetime Thornhill Street, Calverley, LS28 T: (0113) 214 6043 14.45-15.15

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

Dads’ and Tots’ Group South Parade Baptist Church, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 275 4989 10.00-11.30 (0-5 years) www.spbc.org.uk/under5s First Saturday of the month

Central Library Story and Rhymetime Municipal Buildings, Calverley Street, LS1 T: (0113) 247 6016 14.45-15.15

Umbrella Group Jubilee Hall, Layton Ave, Rawdon, LS19 T: (0113) 229 4080 (Sandra) 09.45-11.30

NCT Dads’ group Third Saturday of the month at various locations across Leeds E: dads@nctleeds.org (David)

Friday

Little Jim’s St James Woodside Parish Church, Low Lane, Horsforth, LS18 www.stjameswoodside.org/index.htm 10.00-12.00

Wobblers and Toddlers Playgroup Lowtown Pudsey Primary School, Kent Rd, Pudsey, LS28 T: (0113) 256 7303 09.15-11.00

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

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!

Roundabout Playgroup Newlaithes School, Victoria Cr, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07960 855265 09.15-12.15 (age 2½ years plus)

Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child group Stainbeck Community Hall, LS7 T: (0113) 2690 262 www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00 – 12.00

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(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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Sure Start Children's Centres

offer children under five and their families the services they need, including information and access to childcare integrated with early education, health services, advice for parents and help to access training and work. For more information on what is on offer at Alwoodley Children's Centre please contact us on 0113 2170134 or come along and visit us to view the facilities.

At Allerton CE Primary, we consider the environment and our impact upon it to be such important issues that throughout the year we have embedded it within the curriculum. Key Stage 2 have been looking at the impact of climate change throughout the world, holding their own ‘Allerton Climate Debate’ when world leaders were at the Copenhagen Climate Summit and creating fantastic artwork showing their hopes for the future.

We also looked closer to home. By setting up mammal foot print traps and undertaking a spot of bird watching we found out what animals shared our school – then every class got involved in making the school more wildlife friendly by creating a wildlife garden. Here we created a pond and a bog garden; made insect boxes and Year 3 went even further by creating bird boxes and selling them to parents so they could buy further plants for the garden.

National Science and Engineering week saw us focusing on two very different subjects; Firstly every class researched an endangered animal, these ranged from orang-utans to bees and tuna! This really brought out the children’s passion - they

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wrote letters to companies that they felt were not doing all they could to protect these animals. They also wrote to MP’s with one pupil going one step further and grilling the canvassing MP on the matter during his pre election rounds! Our second focus was rockets, we are lucky to have Mr Towers , a passionate physics teacher, as a governor, so he helped the children design their own aerodynamic rockets. Years 3 & 4 experienced Magna Science Centre whilst Year 6 took part in workshops at Leeds University. We even made the local news! – The Yorkshire Evening Post featured us using a Van de Graaf Generator –it was electrifying! We all had great fun and you never know....we may have the next Stephen Hawking amongst us. Are you passionate about the environment and feel you have you got something to contribute to our community and to our school? Please contact Mr Spink on 0113 293 0699

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With the children back at school are you left with a bit more time on your hands?

Or maybe you are a working Mum (or Dad/carer/childminder) who would like to spend more quality time with your children? Working alongside myself, with full training and support, many parents have now become Mumpreneurs by building their own home based business, working part time, earning £2000 per month or more. If you are interested in finding out more please call

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Put the pleasure back into shopping! The Moving Mall is coming to Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA

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parents offering thousands of places to go and things to do in your area, as well as support on parenting, postnatal depression, relationships and more. For further information visit www.netmums.com/leeds

Monday 14th June 6-10pm Handbags, Jewellery, Art, Gifts, Accessories, Fashion and much more! Refreshments available and prize draws in aid of ‘The Madison Staveley Appeal’ For more information visit www.waldronhallevents.co.uk

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Dad zone

Dads need time too Boo reader, Eamon, father of two has some words of wisdom for other dads out there. Dads, or should I say fathers of the young, is life turning into a relay race? Do you sometimes feel that once you step in the door, your other half steps out of it and the baton (baby) has been passed over to you? I know bringing up a baby is hard work and the coffee mornings, book club meetings and other social gatherings that your betterhalf arranges with other mums are well deserved, but when is it going to be your turn?

The role of ‘dad’ is sometimes overlooked. Playing an equally important role in bringing up their children as mums, Boo’s Dad zone gives fathers a chance to have their say. If you would like to contribute to the Dad zone, please email: liz.rhodes@boomag.co.uk

there is a small gang of fathers that take it in turns, once a month to host an evening where we can sit down in front of a DVD and watch a ‘blokes’ movie with a few beers. Let me give you a few examples of the types of movie that don’t feature famous ‘Rom Com’ actors that have graced the presence of a good Chan evening. But before I do, there are obviously a few strict rules that need to be adhered to (adapt them as you see fit). Actually, there’s only one - no musicals! My favourite, (and I consider it to be the definitive Chan movie) is Kill Bill. Other hits have been, in my opinion, Casino Royale, The Bourne Identity, The World’s Fastest Indian and In Bruges.

The great thing about the Chan evening is that you just play what you want and enjoy. Ask any of the other dads in our gang and I’m sure they will come up with a completely different list of what their best evenings were. If you do intend to adopt a version of the Chan, extension activities could include the Chan on tour with Christmas outings to curry houses, weekends in the lakes to ascend various peaks, mountain biking and even the occasional play based around The Clash. In summary, I recommend you give it a go, what have you got to lose? Beer is good. Start by getting a few friends together and set the date in the calendar. Just remember one thing, no musicals. Enjoy.

Or course, being the good father, you enjoy the quality time with your offspring and being the great partner, you make time for the love of your life, but surely something has to give so you spend less time bonding with the guys.

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There are obviously a few strict rules that need to be adhered to (adapt them as you see fit). Actually, there’s only one - no musicals! A while ago, a few of the ‘dads’ were chatting and came up with the idea of a male equivalent. We call it ‘The Chan’ named after that icon of all that is good about being a man, Jackie Chan. Basically,

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Summer fun Camps, events and festivals Remember the days of being shipped off to the local church hall for a summer playscheme during the school holidays? Well, things have moved on a bit since then. Now, there are even more choices for children to participate in whatever activity they love. Here are a few suggestions

Camps

Sports, activities, crafts and quiet room: 4 hours of fun for 4-9 year olds. Dates: 29 & 30 July, 26 & 27 August. Contact Gill on 07766 712711 for further details

For more information, please contact Helen (07778 619332) or Kate (07764 673806) or email northleeds@artybobs.co.uk

Why not take your pre-schooler along to one of these summer themed singalongs? The following sessions start at 10.00. Week commencing 2 August Teddy Bears Picnic. Week commencing 9 August Summer Holiday theme.

Sports Day Camps running from 09.30-15.00 throughout the school holidays at various venues, including football, cricket, girls only sports, dance, rugby etc. Age 5-12 years, suitable for all abilities. Cost £40 per week or £12 per day. Call Mark on 07969 870731 or Chris 07871 336345 for more details.

Week Commencing 30 August Summer Party.

Maths and English: summer classes

Free 2 week trial

Want to keep their minds active this summer? Kumon runs its classes At our new Horsforth Centre ContactMaths Carmen on ... English all-year round. and programmes are provided in daily chunks, usually of 10-15 minutes. Offer valid from 01/06/10 to 31/07/10. This voucher has no monetary value. One voucher They are forNotkeeping a child’s only perfect per customer. to be used in conjunction with any other offer. mind finely tuned and ready for the next school year without overloading them and still allowing them to enjoy the summer. Students come to one or two sessions a week and are provided with work to complete at home. Answer books for parents are also provided so everyone can get involved and stay mentally active! For details of your local Kumon centres please call freephone 0800 854714 or see www.kumon.co.uk

Venues: Tuesday: Horsforth Children’s Centre. Wednesday: Nunroyd Sports Association Club, Guiseley. Thursday: Roundhay Children’s Centre & Farsley Children’s Centre. Friday: Central Methodist Church, Horsforth.

Events and festivals Leeds Loves Food Festival 1-4 July

For details, call 0844 578 1043 or visit www.musicbugs.co.uk

Why not send your child off to create a masterpiece? Artybobs will be running craft and art sessions throughout the holidays.

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Why not take the family along to enjoy some fun activities and gorgeous grub? Events include: A big picnic at Granary Wharf. Summer Fete at Leeds City Museum with children’s activities, face painting and high teas. Pizza and pasta making workshop at the St John’s Centre.

As part of the Festival of British Archaeology, take part in archaeology themed crafts. Fun for all the family. On 29 July go behind the scenes with the Time Team, on 29 and 30 July watch the Roman potter demonstrate ancient techniques – even have a go yourself. Booking essential for workshops. Please call (0113) 224 3732 for details.

For more details on what’s happening, visit www. leedslovesfood.com

Family Fun at Kirkstall Abbey

Children’s Arts Day

Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, LS5 3EH

10 July, 10.00-16.00

Events include: 30 July – Family Fun afternoon 7 August –Bug Hunt 12 August – Mean Monks Horrid History trail 25 August – Fun Dog Show

A workshop for the whole family to enjoy. Work with local artist to design your own hat inspired by the colours and patterns of birds at Lotherton Hall, Lotherton Lane, Aberford LS25 3EB. Normal admission charges apply.

To see what else is happening over the holidays visit www.leeds.gov. uk/kirkstallabbey

Breeze Leeds Why not get your children a Breeze card this summer? They are free of charge and offer you discounted entry at Leeds City Council Museums, Tropical World, Home Farm as well as at selected shops, restaurants and attractions across the city. The Breeze website is brimming with information about where to go and what to do throughout the year. For more information, visit www.breezeleeds.org.uk

Busy Baby Show 17 July, Benton Park School, Rawdon. 10.00-15.30 With a plethora of classes and activities available to our children nowadays it’s sometimes hard to decide which one is right for you, so why not head along to the Busy Baby Show, on Saturday 17 July. Over 30 local businesses will be showcasing themselves. With free trial sessions from a variety of classes as well as shopping, entertainment and refreshments it will offer you the chance to ‘try before you buy’. For more details visit www. busybabyshow.co.uk

Archaeology Fun 27-30 July, Leeds City Museum, Millenium Square, LS2 8BH

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Its new range has everything your daughter needs to play sport and have fun in. The collection includes two styles of tracksuit tops. These can be put together with co-ordinating shorts, cute little sporty skirts or ¾ length tracksuit bottoms. All of these are in the softest, comfiest terry towelling fabric that is easy to wash and requires little or no ironing. Also, take a look at their Classic Collection for a range of funky sweatshirts and warm and snuggly velour hoodies and tracksuits. For more details, visit www.kisskatch.co.uk

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Fancy re-living your youth and getting fit at the same time? Well, Total Dance has introduced a new Adult Ballet Tone class to do just that. For those of you who did ballet as a child, it will all come flooding back. For those who didn’t it’s a fun way to tone up. With classes in Leeds and Bradford why not give it a try? Call Rachael or Nancy on 07543 338491.

NHS improvements All children’s A&E services in Leeds are now being provided from a dedicated Leeds Children’s Emergency Department in the Jubilee Wing at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). The move is part of wider improvements which will see all children’s inpatient services brought together under one roof at LGI. The changes are important because they will improve safety for seriously ill children in hospital and make sure that all young people are treated in the most appropriate surroundings. www.leeds.nhs.uk/hospitalchanges

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You time Finding time for yourself! In this edition’s ‘You time’, we are taking a look at life coaching and how it might help you, plus ideas for hosting ‘working’ parties at home Life coaching - for you? You might think that life coaching and hypnotherapy is purely for the rich and famous who need to ‘find themselves’. Well, it isn’t...it can be helpful and affordable for you too. Of course, if you are entirely satisfied with your life, and what the future holds then life coaching is not for you! So what is it? Life coaching is essentially about helping you to change your life for the better. By taking stock and setting achievable goals, you can grow and improve as a person. You will then be more motivated to take the right action and turn your goals into reality. Life coaching can help you move forward in areas of your life which you may want to change such as your career, relationships, fitness and wellbeing, work-life balance or selfconfidence. Changing yourself involves thinking in new ways, and one of the most powerful and easiest approaches to doing this is through hypnosis. This is why many successful life coaches are also qualified hypnotherapists, and use trance work to help people overcome many problems such as weight, smoking, fears, depression, addictions, phobias, anxiety, and lack of confidence.

fixing we don’t hesitate to take it to a garage and spend whatever it takes to get it back on the road again. You may therefore be surprised to learn that life coaching costs less per hour than a good mechanic charges! So, life coaching is much more accessible than you think. Life coach, Ghislaine at Therapy by Ghislaine in Pudsey, is a parent and has experience of helping other parents, mums in particular, to deal with the challenges that this brings to their lives. She has recently established a life coaching group where issues such as low self esteem, weight loss and phobias to name a

few are treated in weekly hour long sessions which are affordable to many people. Given the great response seen on Netmums – it has been received with open arms. Her message is “Stop living for when you lose those extra pounds, are feeling happy, get the job you always wanted, or whatever else you dream about, and learn to live for now !” For more information, contact Ghislaine on 07954 171094 or visit www.therapybyghislaine.co.uk or you could try a trial session using the voucher on page 34.

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How will it benefit me? Many of us put ourselves under immense pressure to be perfect whether by losing weight, being super mum, being the perfect wife/partner, meeting that all important project deadline at work, but many of us often end up neglecting our own needs and desires as a result. Lack of time and/or money are often used as the reason for us not to deal with our issue. But if our car needs

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Party at home We have come a long way since the infamous Tupperware parties of the 1970s. Now, there are a whole plethora of companies offering party planning ideas where you can invite your friends over for drinks at home, have fun and even earn some extra income at the same time. Here are just a few ideas: Phoenix Trading Phoenix Trading is a direct selling, independent card publishing house, marketing a range of top quality cards, stationery and accessories at fantastic prices (£1.20 a card). It is flexible with no targets, no pressure but plenty of support.

For more information, visit www.phoenix-trading.eu/web/ janettelloyd Janette Lloyd, Phoenix Independent Trader 11240. Let’s party – a business where you can excel Network Marketing is all about relationships. What better way to develop these, build new friendships and have fun than at a party! This is a fast growing profession – sharing products, and sponsoring and coaching others can

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What do we do at Forever Living? We market a unique portfolio, including the most effective Aloe Vera range on the market. Use the products and become your own best customer, then share them with others – at home or at work – and talk about an amazing opportunity to earn an extra income of £200£2000 or more every month.

Peek-a-boo Toy parties are a simple, fun way of shopping for toys and gifts in your own home together with friends or family members, or at a venue to suit you. A small family-run toy company with strong ethical values, Peeka-boo Toys offers many products rarely seen on the high street. Its portfolio includes traditional wooden toys, musical instruments, fair trade puzzles, knitted soft toys, comforters and other funky design led baby gifts. Guests are encouraged to touch, feel and play with the beautifully crafted samples, to be sure they are making the right choice for their infant or child. Parties can also be held at local playgroups or NCT groups, where toddlers can help test drive before you buy! The host (or group) earns commission based on the total party sales. So, the more the party yields, the more the host has to spend! These parties are a unique way of getting high quality toys for free, at a time when money may be a little tight! Other benefits are also available. If you like the idea, contact Sarah on 07525457967 or email takeapeek@ peekabootoys.co.uk

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Kids Summer arts & crafts, puzzles and games

Clown face!

How to do it:

This clown’s face is sure to make you laugh. Here’s how to have some fun creating it. Materials Paper plate, balloon, coloured paper or white paper and paint, wool and glue

1. Take a paper plate and make a hole in the centre. Push a balloon through the hole from the back. 2. Cut out a hat, bow tie, eyes and mouth (paint each of them in relevant colours if using white paper).

3. Decorate the hat and bow tie. You could use scrunched up tissue paper, stickers or paint. 4. Stick the hat, bow tie, eyes and mouth on the clown. 5. Stick strands of wool on the clown for his hair. 6. Blow up the balloon to an appropriate nose size and tie a knot.

This craft idea was provided by Artybobs, offering art and crafts classes for 12 months plus and Artyparties for children aged 2-12 years. For more information, call Helen: 07778 619332 or Kate: 07764 673806. E: northleeds@artybobs.co.uk or visit www.artybobs.co.uk

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Animal Sudoku 4

Each row, column and box needs to contain the numbers 1 to 6 but only once – can you solve the puzzle?

See if you can you fit the following animals in the Sudoku grid:

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Around and about Family-friendly days out With summer here at last, we’ve got days out ideas and first hand reviews for family-friendly things to do and places to go near you this summer

Red Arrows to Open Chatsworth Country Fair

Two halls full of amazing objects and locomotives to explore. You can also take part in explosive science shows, watch lively theatre performances, ride the simulator, experience your favourite funfair rides* and listen to brand new storytelling sessions about the famous Royal Carriages.

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Take a trip to the seaside 24 July-5 September 2010 In celebration of the 175th Great Western Railway anniversary, travel back in time to the 1930s which saw a flurry of exciting family trips to the seaside. The colourful South Yard is brimming with traditional seaside fun that will transport you to the coast in no time!

Aerobatic pilots, daredevil motorbike riders, vintage cars, hot air balloons, knights, horses, hounds, birds of prey and piped bands come together to create a packed family programme spread over three days at the Chatsworth Country Fair. The spectacular Red Arrows take to the skies to open the fair on Friday 3 September, as one of England’s most popular outdoor events returns for its 29th year.

Yorkshire Day weekend 31 July-1 August Have your jokes at the ready as the whole family can enjoy traditional, entertaining performances by Punch and Judy and see the amazing sand sculpture. You might even spot a donkey or two! *A small charge applies for steam rides and fairground rides.

3, 4 & 5 September, 10.30-18.30

MOSI Museum of Science and Industry Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Mancheter, M3 4FP T: 0161 832 2244 www.mosi.org.uk Open daily 10.00-17.00 Free admission Located on the historic site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, housed in five listed buildings, MOSI’s amazing galleries and outstanding collections tell the story of Manchester’s scientific and industrial past, present and future. Planetarium Shows Enjoy a fascinating seasonal view of the stars and planets as seen from the North West of England in our purpose-built Planetarium (charges apply, not suitable for under 6s). Steam Train Rides Take a ride behind our replica of Robert Stephenson’s 1830 Planet locomotive. Victorian Sewer Crawl through an atmospheric Victorian sewer complete with smells sounds and worse!

National Rail Museum Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4XJ T: 08448 153139 www.ncm.org.uk Open daily 10.00-18.00 Free admission

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 pre-book.

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Journey to The Deep When we got to The Deep and were told it was ‘Quiet day’, our initial reaction was “how on earth are we were going to find the volume control on our two and four year old children?” They were already giddy to be at ‘The Quarium’ in search of Nemo and mermaids! But this wasn’t necessary. ‘Quiet days’ – run a couple of times a year – offer visitors the chance to tour the aquarium with signed presentations and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere.

worth hanging around for the diving presentation which takes place at 2pm every day and animal feeding displays at various times. For hungry little mouths, the cafe was reasonably priced but if you prefer to take your own food, there’s also a picnic area. Favourites with our kids were the glass bubble lift rising up through the water and the ‘sea themed’ Hullabaloo soft play area with its reed beds, tunnels, peep holes and slides – a great chance to let the little one’s let off some steam.

I suppose the only downside to us visiting on ‘Quiet Day’ was that we didn’t get to see The Deep in its everyday noisy glory – but I’m not complaining the whole experience certainly had a calming effect on our family! It also gives us an excuse to go back another day. It shouldn’t cost us either as we can get free entry for 12 months with our Day Plus Pass Form. Family Hutch Tower Street, Hull, HU1 4DP, T: 01482 381000, www.thedeep.co.uk

From the start, there are loads of things to see, touch and learn about, and children can take in as much or as little as they want, depending on their age. With plenty of chances to peep into one of the world’s deepest tanks containing thousands of different types of fish, it’s a truly magical experience for kids and grown-ups alike. It’s also

Stepping into The Legoland Discovery Centre Well…..it’s busy! The queues to get in are pretty daunting so it’s definitely worth booking ahead. Once inside, we weren’t sure where to go, but soon found our bearings and here are the thoughts of Rosie, aged seven, nine year old Harry, and their Mum (age undisclosed!).

Land where there are famous buildings like the Blackpool Tower all made from Lego with lights all over them. They are very realistic. After that we went to Lego Racers: Build and Test where you can build your own Lego racing car and time how fast it goes down some huge ramps – mine won! (Harry).

The first person we met was Professor Brick who is aimed at children aged six years and under, I would say. She showed us how Lego is made in The Lego Factory. Then we went on a ride called Kingdom Quest which is brilliant fun because we had a pistol so we could shoot the Lego baddies to save the princess (Rosie). After the ride, we went into Mini

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There are other attractions such as Lego Studios, Master Model Builder and Duplo Village for tiny visitors too. The Café served a selection of sandwiches at fairly reasonable prices and the staff were friendly staff are pretty efficient and keep queues moving. The attraction is much more compact than Legoland Windsor but there is plenty to appeal to all age groups. However, after two or three hours, we were done. The children left happy and satisfied and I can honestly say I’ve never seen so much Lego in my life. I will never again complain about the daily Lego pick-up at home! The Daywood Family The Trafford Centre, Manchester, M17 8AA, T: 0871 222 2662 www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com

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