Boo magazine | Winter 10 | Leeds

Issue 6 | Winter 2010 | Leeds

The free lifestyle magazine for you and yours www.boomag.co.uk

Name the day

Celebrating the arrival of a new baby Socialising in Cyberworld

A new world of support and friendship?

Oh no you can’t oh yes you can!

Make a trip to the theatre a happy one for all of the family

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Classes for all ages A unique opportunity for children and adults Tel: 07543 338 491 email: total-dance@live.co.uk Wilsden Keighley Bingley Greengates Clayton Saltaire Haworth Thackley Idle Eccleshill Crossatts Horsforth Alwoodley

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Contents

Winter 2010

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10 15

Cover Story

Features

Regulars

8 Name the day

10 Competitions: festive prizes to be won for all the family.

5 Boo to you

Many of us have heard of Naming Ceremonies but may think of them as being a bit ‘alternative’.

Here Laurra Nalty from One Life Ceremonies explains what’s involved.

14 Oh no you can’t, oh yes you can!

Claire Oxley gives her advice on taking your child to the theatre for the first time.

15 Does your child like being centre stage? Yorkshire born Robert Shaw Cameron, Associate Director on A Christmas Carol at The West Yorkshire Playhouse, reflects on how involving young people in theatre can teach invaluable life skills.

26 Against the odds: tutoring continues to beat the recession and grow in popularity - we take a look why.

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6 Tickety boo health and fitness 12 Boo food 16 What’s new 18 Baby and toddler weekly planner 23 Dad zone 24 What’s it all about?

28 You time 30 Boo kids 32 Around and about 35 Shop till you drop

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to you!

Photography courtesy of Harewood

As always, if you have any comments, feedback or ideas please get in touch. In the meantime, enjoy the festivities and we wish you all a happy new year!

Liz and Jo

Where has 2010 gone? Winter has suddenly appeared and yet again it seems to have caught us by surprise. Here at Boo, we have been reflecting on how time has flown by even faster this year. To avoid you starting to break into a cold sweat and panic as you think about getting ready for Christmas, we’ve got some novel ideas. In order to try and help you with the preparations, we have some tasty recipes that would make sensational stocking ideas for the festive season.

Laurra from One Life Ceremonies is featured in our cover story to enlighten us on Naming Ceremonies as an alternative celebration to a christening. Boo also talks to Carmen Ellis from Kumon about why tutoring has been surprisingly unaffected by the recession.

In this issue, we are taking a look at the cyber world and how it has

been a great source of friendship and support for many parents on page 28.

We have a new regular feature ‘What’s it all about?’ on page 24.

Each edition our readers will review local classes available for children of different ages so that you can gain a deeper insight before heading along yourself.

As usual we have some fantastic competitions on pages 10 and 11 as well as great offers from our advertisers on page 35. The discount for the brand new Fish& takeaway at Dock St Market in Leeds city centre is making us want Fish& Chips as we write this ...

Don’t forget to mention Boo to any of our advertisers when using their products or services. It is their support that enables us to be here.

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Tickety boo

Health & fitness

Reflexology – what’s it all about?

The origins of this healing art, stem back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, India and China. The modern therapy we know today was principally developed in the early 1900s and advanced by physiotherapist Eunice Ingham in the 1930s.

She observed that congestion or

tension in any part of the foot was mirrored in a corresponding part of the body, and named it ‘reflexology’.

What is reflexology?

Reflexology is a gentle therapy that encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance. This is just what new mums, dads and even

grandparents, are often in need of when preparing for, or after, a new member of the family comes along!

How can reflexology help?

Although it does not claim to cure or diagnose illness, reflexology helps the body along, or ‘kickstarts

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it’ into regaining health and balance. Given on the feet or hands (and sometimes ears), its aim is to help heal the whole person, not just the prevailing symptoms. It does this by working on meridians – or energy lines – found in the hands and feet that correspond to the different parts of the body.

Most people find reflexology is a deeply relaxing therapy, just what any parent needs! It has been shown to be effective for conditions including back pain, migraine, infertility, arthritis, sleep disorders, hormonal imbalances, sports injuries, digestive disorders and all stress-related conditions.

Janine Bottomley, a member of the Association of Reflexologists and Federation of Holistic Therapists says:

“Reflexology can also provide a great treatment for children. To put the child at ease at first, it can be made into a fun game. From my own experience reflexology can be beneficial for children who bed wet, have ‘glue ear’ or are anxious sleepers. It is always best to consult your practitioner first though as they all have different experiences and ‘specialities’.”

gist should discuss these effects with you and be able to advise you how best to deal with or even avoid them. It is also important to rest and drink plenty of still water after a treatment and, if possible, avoid stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol.

A full reflexology session typically takes about an hour. However, the first session is generally longer as it should include a health check beforehand.

Who can benefit from reflexology?

People of all ages can benefit from having regular treatments to help keep the body balanced and healthy. It may also bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

Reflexology is safe during pregnancy but some Reflexologists prefer to delay treatments until after the first trimester of pregnancy. Always consult your GP before commencing with any therapy or treatment.

More details Many Reflexologists are registered with the Association of Reflexologists (AoR). This means that they have taken both a written and practical exam to become ‘chartered’.

Reflexologists that are members of the AoR also have to show that they continue to develop themselves professionally and work to a consistently high standard. If your Reflexologist is registered with the AoR some health insurance companies will pay a contribution towards reflexology treatments. It might be worthwhile asking them or your Reflexologist for details.

Janine Bottomley BSc MSc MIBiol CBiol MAR MICHT Member of the Association of Reflexologists and Federation of Holistic Therapists E: janinebottomley@hotmail.com

Some people may experience a variety of reactions after treatment, all of which show that the body is responding and working to eliminate toxins and heal itself. These may include tiredness, headache, thirst, and changes in bladder or bowel habits and changes in emotional states. Your Reflexolo-

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Name the day!

Celebrating the arrival of a new baby

All over the world and throughout history, people have developed ways of celebrating and marking one of the most wonderful moments in life – the arrival of a new baby.

Although traditionally, this has generally been a religious ceremony such as a Christening, other types of celebrations are also becoming commonplace.

In an increasingly secular and multicultural society where parents may have either different or no religious beliefs, many still want to be able to celebrate the birth of their child without a specific religious element to the day.

Laurra Nalty from One Life Ceremonies, a family run business based in Yorkshire, outlines the typical format of a Naming Ceremony.

The ceremony is a way to welcome a child into the world and introduce them to their new circle of family and friends. It’s a personal and special occasion that is written individually for a family so they have the opportunity to include exactly what they want. Usually lasting around 20 minutes, the ceremony is

an opportunity to share everyone’s hopes and aspirations for their child’s future and make promises and commitments to them.

An example of a promise that parents might make to their child could be: “We promise to love, care and respect you, helping you to grow up to be happy and contented. We will always allow you the freedom to

‘...the ceremony is an opportunity to share everyone’s hopes and aspirations for their child’s future and make promises and commitments to them.’ develop your own personality and identity and will guide you to fulfil all your dreams and ambitions.”

Poems and readings are also good to include – parents can choose who and what they would like to read. There are plenty of nonreligious or religious/spiritual ideas to be found on the internet and in books. For a nice personal touch, or if there is a poet in the family, someone may choose to write something specific for the occasion.

A popular idea is to feature the meaning of the child’s name and why it was chosen. To mark their naming day, a significant action such as lighting a candle, releasing balloons, planting a tree or raising a toast is always a nice finish. How-

It’s a personal, special occasion that is written individually for a family so they have the opportunity to include exactly what they want. ever, many families simply choose a round of applause which babies, of course, love to join in with.

The baby’s close family and friends can be included in the Naming. In a similar way to Godparents during a Christening, Guide Parents can be appointed who can be asked to make a special commitment of support to the child. There is no set amount of Guide Parents for a child, but more than eight would be considered quite a lot – although parents may never be short of a babysitter!

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When and where?

The ceremony can take place at any age and some parents like to hold it on a child’s first or second birthday so they have had time to settle back into life after the birth.

It also a good way to double up the celebration and hold a birthday party afterwards. The ceremony can be held anywhere; at home, in a garden or park, in a community hall or function room, or a restaurant are all good locations.

Who will conduct it?

Whilst anyone can conduct a Naming Ceremony, it is usually best to have a professional Conductor of Ceremonies to lead it. They will allow families and guests to enjoy the day without having to take on the responsibility of conducting the ceremony as well.

Here are some suggestions to make the day even more special

To find out more

A theme, for example, based around a favourite story, colour scheme or something like stars or animals.

E: info@onelifeceremonies.co.uk

T: (0113) 868 0072

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A special book for guests to write messages to your child in, then you can add photographs from the day afterwards.

Ask any children coming along to make a gift, draw a picture or write a poem, and bring it along to put into a special memory box.

Make a wall display with baby and family photographs for your guests to look at.

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Contact Laurra or Maria at One Life Ceremonies

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Competitions

Enter quickly to win prizes galore this festive season Win a fabulous Harewood Hamper for Christmas Harewood is launching its very first Harewood Christmas Festival with lots of family fun. To celebrate Boo readers can win a Harewood Hamper worth £40. A great chance to get yourself ready for Christmas -the festival is set to be the favourite for family and friends alike, and a one-stop-shop for superb handmade gifts and unique presents. The Harewood Christmas Festival runs from Wednesdays to Sundays until 19 December, 12 to 10pm. An entry fee of £2 per person is required and £5 per car for all visitors.

Go to www.harewood.org for more information, to book your visit to Santa and order hampers online. For your chance to win the Harewood Hamper answer the following:

Traditional toys – always a festive favourite!

Win a £50 voucher to spend at www.peekabootoys.co.uk

Who will children be able to visit at the Grotto at the Harewood Christmas Festival? a.

The Tooth Fairy

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Peek-a-boo Toys is a family-run company, with strong ethical values, based in Leeds, selling traditional and educational toys and luxury baby gifts via their website.

The company sources high quality products for infants and preschool children that are distinctive and rarely found on the high street. All the toys are handpicked to ensure they are stimulating, inspiring and enhance learning and development through play.

For a chance to win a £50 Peek-aboo Toys voucher, answer: In the musical instruments category on www.peekabootoys. co.uk what is the name of the 10 piece musical activity toy? a. Melody Mix b. Tutti Tune Benc c. Percussion Set One To shop online or enquire about hosting a toy party visit www. peekabootoys.co.uk or ring Sarah on 07525 457967

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Win a family ticket for Cinderella!

Thursday 6 January 2011 at 5.30pm at The Carriageworks, Leeds

Win your Christmas party games from Lello and Monkey www.lelloandmonkey.co.uk is the home to a range of unique themed treasure hunts and other party games. The company aims to help you host a fabulous party with minimum effort and maximum reward.

Lello and Monkey is offering 6 Boo readers the chance to win a set of its Print at Home games (worth £6.47 per each) to make your Christmas party all the more fun.

For your chance to win:

For your chance to win, simply answer the following question: What does Cinderella leave behind at the ball? a.

Her handbag

b.

Her teeth

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Her shoe

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 20 December 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

Competition details: A family ticket consists of either two adults & two children OR one adult and three children. Tickets will be available for collection on the day of the performance. The prize is only valid for the 5.30pm performance on Thursday 7 January 2010 - it is not transferrable to any other performance.

Which of Father Christmas’ reindeer has a red nose? a.

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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/winter2010 All postal entries to be sent to Boo magazine Ltd, PO Box 236, Pudsey,LS28 0DR

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PRINT AT HOME .....Santa’s lost present hunt, Pin the antlers on the Reindeer and Christmas bunting.

Just answer the following :

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Food

Tasty treats and gifts

Our recipes are not only tasty treats but also make lovely homemade gifts for the festive season

10. Place shapes on greased baking tray, leaving room for growth!

Gingerbread decorations

13. Decorate with icing, sweets and sparkles

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes Chilling time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes

Ingredients 75g butter softened 50g caster sugar 50g golden syrup 2 egg yolks 250g sieved plain flour Bicarbonate of Soda Ground ginger (teaspoon) Ground cinnamon (pinch)

11. Cook them in the oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown 12. Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack

14. Once dry thread a ribbon through each hole and then hang on the tree Alternatively, pack a few together in a box, tie with ribbon and there you have a gorgeous gift. The gingerbread will keep for a week in an airtight container or a couple of days hanging on the tree - if they last that long!

Homemade chocolate slabs Preparation time: 10-15 minutes Chilling time: 1-2 hours

Method 2. Cream butter and sugar together 3. Add egg yolks, syrup and bicarbonate of soda and mix

5. Knead mix until it forms a silky dough, it may be easier to divide the mixture in half to do this 6. Place dough in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.Why not have a brew?

7. On a floured surface, roll the dough out until just under 1cm thick 8. Cut out shapes using cutters or you could make your own templates using card eg Christmas trees, stars, baubles 9. Make a hole near the top of each shape using a skewer or chopstick, it needs to be big enough once cooked to thread ribbon through

4. Once the chocolate is melted pour it into a dish the shape of the slab you want. Silicone loaf tins are perfect so you can pop the slab straight out.

Alternatively line the tin so you can peel off the lining once set 5. Sprinkle the decorations on top as desired 6. Put in the fridge until set solid 7. Once set, you can write a personal message on the slab using an icing pen, or you can melt a bar of white chocolate and using a piping bag if you like mess!

8. Place back in the fridge so the message sets 9. Wrap in clingfilm or shiny foil, tie a ribbon around it and you have another great present.

If you have silicone bun cases you can make individual chocolates and parcel a few up in parchment, to make a cute place setting.

Christmas chutney

1. Preheat the oven to 180c, 160c for fan ovens, Gas Mark 4

4. Add flour, ginger and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until it comes together

3. As the chocolate begins to melt add the butter to stop the chocolate from burning

Ingredients 1-1½ bars of chocolate per slab (supermarket basics work really well) Knob of butter Decorations galore! Sparkles, chocolate beans, buttons, jelly beans are all good for children.

Icing pens for writing messages

Method 1. Break the chocolate into pieces into a heat proof dish 2. Place the dish over a pan of boiling water and stir

A simple tasty chutney ideal for having with left over turkey. Why not make a batch, ask the children to decorate the labels and hand out as stocking fillers?

Ingredients 450g onions, peeled & chopped 5 tablespoons water 900g cooking apples, peeled & chopped 700g pears, peeled & chopped 85g dates, stoned & chopped 570ml cider vinegar 225g sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon cayenne powder

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Congratulations to our autumn competition winners Method 1. Put the onions and water in a large heavy-based pan. Bring to the boil and simmer until soft 2. Add the apples and pears and continue cooking gently for 15-20 minutes 3. Add the dates, salt, spices and half the vinegar 4. Cook, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens 5. Add the sugar and the rest of the vinegar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

6.Continue to simmer until the chutney becomes really thick. Stir occasionally 7. When ready, pot and seal in sterilised jars and leave to mature for a week or longer.

Joanna Pease and her family are off to see Aladdin at West Yorkshire Playhouse

Jane Fairbank’s children will be turning into tigers courtesy of Snazaroo face paints

A £50 voucher to spend at Armadillo toys goes to Roxanne Bailey

And the five lucky winners of the Fishing-in-the–tub bath toys from Pink, Blue and Purple Too are:

The Fairy card organiser box from Phoenix was won by Gillian Taylor and the Recipe organiser box goes to Clare Jones Janine North will be receiving a copy of Bethanie Lunn’s book: ‘The Modern Girl’s Guide to Fabulousness’

Michelle Hestock Sarah Wood Louise Meha Rachel Howitt Maria Gatt

If you love cooking, crafts and other practical things and would like to meet other like minded people, take a look at www. bunsandroses.co.uk. A WI branch for younger women based in Leeds city centre, who whilst enjoying the more traditional WI activities, also like to eat, drink and chat.

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Oh no you can’t, oh yes you can!

Taking young children to the theatre

by Claire Oxley

As the pantomime dames dustoff their wigs for the Christmas season, many parents decide to introduce their little ones to the magic of live theatre.

Whether it’s an amateur show at the village hall or an all singing all dancing professional production at a city theatre, it can be a wonderful spellbinding experience that fosters a life-long love of the arts.

But is this the right time? Is your child ready? Rather like the urges to decorate the lounge on Christmas Eve and stock pile industrial size jars of pickled onions for Boxing Day, hasty decisions are to be avoided. Take a bit of time to plan this special family event.

One of the wonders of young children is their unpredictability but your answers to the following questions should help you to assess their readiness to cope with their first theatre trip.

1.

2.

Can my child sit through a long film at home?

Does my child need a lot of toilet breaks?

3.

Is my child sensitive to loud noises?

4.

Will the lighting and movement on stage overwhelm my child?

5.

Is the story familiar and the production age-appropriate?

Setting the scene

Choose a show with a story and characters they know well. My four-year-old son and his friends loved the recent touring productions of The Gruffalo and Charlie and Lola’s Bestest Play. Their familiarity provided the security and confidence to deal with a new environment and sounds. Make your expectations of their behaviour in the theatre clear.

Adjust your expectations too – things don’t always go to plan so go with the flow. If it’s a children’s show then the actors and audience are not going to mind a bit of noise.

A burp during Hamlet’s soliloquy, however, maybe less welcome.

Show time Act 1: avoid nap times. Many children’s shows are timed for midmorning or choose a matinee.

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Act 2: take a few non-crunchy snacks and your child’s favourite quiet toys.

Act 3: check the running time and if there’s an interval.

Act 4: pop to the loo with your child before the show starts. If they can’t hold it for long, choose your seats accordingly!

Final Curtain: It’s wonderful to witness their reactions, such as clapping and calling out, as a new etiquette in theatre-going is learned.

Make a day of it and go out for pizza or ice cream afterwards so you can chat about their favourite bits and what a fantastic time you all had.

Take a look at page 33 to see the Christmas shows on in and around Leeds. Why not enter our competition on page 11 to win a family ticket to Cinderella the The Carriageworks?

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‘The rehearsal environment is a microcosm of most working and social environments and is invaluable experience for anyone who is exposed to it. ‘

Does your child like being centre stage?

old affirmed that I wanted to do this for a living. The sense of creativity, invention and positivity was tangible, I couldn’t believe grown-ups did this for a job!

Yorkshire born Robert Shaw Cameron, Associate Director on A Christmas Carol at The West Yorkshire Playhouse, reflects on how involving young people in theatre can teach invaluable life skills.

We now have a Young Company who are playing a significant part of our production of A Christmas Carol at the Playhouse. 26 young people aged 8-16 years play everything from Cratchit children to personifications of Shilling and Pence.

“As a young person, a positive experience in the theatre can shape a life. That was certainly the case for me. Trips to the theatre with my family ignited a flame that flickered brighter the more involved I became as a teenager. I went on to join a theatre group. It’s impossible to overstate how being in a professional rehearsal room at West Yorkshire Playhouse as a 16-year-

There are many creative outlets for young people, from amateur groups to stage schools and participation programmes at large regional theatres. These all provide an environment that engages imagination, communication, collaboration and respect. They may find an outlet in the profession later in life but the vast majority will never set foot on a stage again. But that is not to say they are lost, quite the contrary.

The rehearsal environment is a microcosm of most working and

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social environments and is invaluable experience for anyone who is exposed to it.

18 years ago, I was part of the Playhouse’s production of a Fiddler on a Roof which starred Beverley Klein.

She is back playing Mrs Fezziwig in this production and I am back too, for the first time as a professional and a grown up! We scoured the room in rehearsal last week and tried to spot which member of the Young Company may be back directing or acting here in 18 years time - we think we spotted one.”

Robert Shaw Cameron is the Resident Associate Director at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Associate Director on A Christmas Carol which runs at The West Yorkshire Playhouse 20 November to 15 January.

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What’s new?

Snug as a bug….

For more details about the Cosy Car Seat Cover and other stylish and innovative parenting solutions visit www.rubyandginger.co.uk

…isn’t that what parents want for their little ones as the cold days approach? Well that’s what the brand new Cosy Car Seat Cover from local Leeds company Ruby and GINGER can offer. Providing an alternative option to the snowsuit, its elasticated fitting allows the Cosy Cover to slip easily on and off the car seat without disturbing baby, ideal for going in and out of the shops, it allows them to remain asleep without getting too hot, or keeps them warm when outside. The cover, which fits on all standard car seats can be used whilst travelling in the car without interfering with the safety harnesswith a Tog rating of 3+ it creates a warm snug environment without bundling baby up.

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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.

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Weekly planner

Baby & toddler activities

Monday 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 Umbrella Group Jubilee Hall, Layton Ave, Rawdon, LS19 T: (0113) 229 4080 (Sandra) 09.45-11.30 Pro Skills Coaching Multi Skills (B) The Grove Methodist Church, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07969 870731 (Mark Senior) www.proskillscoaching.co.uk 10.00-11.00 (2-4 years) Les Petits Francais French speaking playgroup for bilingual children (0-4 years) accompanied by carer Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave, LS7 T: (0113) 256 2042 (Olivia) www.toutunmonde.org.uk/2.html 10.00-12.00 Babies Can Sign (B) T: 07742 296160 (Vicki) www.babiescansign.co.uk Baildon Methodist Church, Newton Way, Baildon, BD17 10.00-11.00 Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 11.00-12.00 St Matthew’s Church, Wood Lane, Chapel Allerton, LS7 13.30-14.30 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) T: (0113) 258 3847 (Victoria) www.learnbabymassage.co.uk Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 10.00-11.00 St Andrew’s Church, Shaftesbury Ave, Roundhay, LS8 12.30-13.30

Music Bugs (B) T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk Clifton Village Hall, Newall Road, Otley, LS21 10.00-11.00 (mixed 6 months-4 years) Alwoodley Children’s Centre, Allerton C of E School, Lingfield Approach, LS17 10.00-11.00 (mixed 6 months-4 years) 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 Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child Group Moor Road, Headingley, 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 Fidgets (B) T: 01904 706565 (Lucy) www.littlefidgets.co.uk St Paul’s Church, Victoria Ave, Harrogate, HG1 13.45-14.30 Otley Methodist Church, Walkergate, Otley, LS21 14.00-14.45 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) 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

Otley Library Story and Rhymetime Nelson Street, Otley, LS21 T: 01943 466572 14.00-14.30 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 Pro Skills Coaching Football (B) Saltaire Primary School, Shipley T: 07969 870731 (Mark Senior) www.proskillscoaching.co.uk 17.30-18.30 (2-5 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, LS28 T: (0113) 229 9464 09.00-11.30 Tiny Tots Parent/Carer and Tots group Hillside Hall, Old Farnley Community Centre, Farnley LS12 T:(0113) 263 7234 (Sheila) 09.30-11.00 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) Farnley Children’s Centre Group Messytime Cobden Annexe, Cobden Primary School, Cobden Rd, LS12 T: (0113) 263 6138 www.farnleychildrenscentre.co.uk 09.30-11.00 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

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Bee Sharp Music(B) Lidgett Park Methodists Church Hall, North Park Ave, Roundhay, LS8 T: (0113) 266 2151 (Heather Pawley) www.beesharp.co.uk 09.30-10.10 (9 months-23 months) 10.20-11.00 (3-4 years) 11.15- 11.55 (2-3 years) Childminders Drop In Group Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 09.30-11.30 Pro Skills Coaching Multi Skills(B) Woodside Children’s Centre, Bradford T: 07969 870731 (Mark Senior) www.proskillscoaching.co.uk 10.00-11.00 (2-4 years) Baby Massage (B) T: (0113) 258 3847 (Victoria) www.learnbabymassage.co.uk Otley Children’s Centre, Weston Lane, Otley, LS21 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 Babies Can Sign(B) T: 07742 296160 (Vicki) www.babiescansign.co.uk Saltaire Methodist Church, Bradford Rd, Shipley, BD18 10.00-11.00 Rothwell Baptist Church, Wood Lane, LS26 13.45-14.45 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) Mums and Tots Group South Parade Baptist Church, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 275 4989 10.00-11.30 (2-5 years)

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

Bramhope Parents and Toddlers Breary Lane, Bramhope, LS16 T: (0113) 395 0311 14.30-15.30 Wednesday Wednesday

Baby Explorers Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 10.00-11.00

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

Jelly Tots Parent & Toddler Group New Farnley Community Centre, Farnley, LS12 T: (0113) 263 6895 (Cheryl) 10:15 - 11:30

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

Guiseley Library Story and Rhymetime Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 T: 01943 872675 10.30-11.00

St Giles Baby & Toddler Group St Giles Church, Church Hill, Bramhope, LS16 T: (0113) 230 0522 (Victoria) 09.30-11.30

Baby Cafe Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 13.00-14.30

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)

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, LS12 T: (0113) 263 4417/07872187403 (Mary Hewson) 13.00-15.00 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 (3-3½ years) 14.00-15.00 (3½-4½ years) Bee Sharp Music (B) Lidgett Park Methodists Church Hall, North Park Ave, Roundhay, LS8 T: (0113) 266 2151 (Heather Pawley) www.beesharp.co.uk 14.00 - 14.40 (2-4 years) Holt Park Community Library Story and Rhymetime Ralph Thoresby High School, Holtdale Approach, LS16 T: (0113) 336 8188 14.15-14.45

St Matthias Toddler Group St Matthias Church Centre, St Matthias Street (off Burley Rd), LS4 T: (0113) 278 4859 (Claire) 09.30-11.30 Artybobs (B) Fulneck Moravian Church Boys Brigade Hall, Fulneck School, Pudsey, LS28 T: 07570 822597 (Katie) www.artybobs.co.uk 10.00-11.00 Pro Skills Coaching Multi Skills and Racket sports(B) T: 07969 870731 (Mark Senior) www.proskillscoaching.co.uk Cookridge Village Hall, Cookridge, LS16 10.00-11.00 (2-4 years) Eccleshill Youth and Community Centre, Bradford 10.00-11.00 (2-4 years) Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child group Stainbeck Community Hall, Leeds, LS7 T: (0113) 269 0262 www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00-12.00 Crossgates and East Leeds NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond Meet at members’ houses E: karenmlumb@googlemail.com Oakwood Toddler Group Roundhay Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Drive, LS8 E: susanstebbing@hotmail.com 10.00-11.30

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Music Bugs (B) T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk Tranmere Park Primary School, Ridge Close, Guiseley, LS20 10.00-11.00 (mixed 6 months-4 years) Westfield Infants School (Annexe), Yeadon, LS19 10.00-11.00 (mixed 6 months-4 years)

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Mums and Tots Group South Parade Baptist Church, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 275 4989 10.00-11.30 (0-5 years)

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

Alwoodley Parents and Toddlers Alwoodley Park Methodist Church, The Lane, Alwoodley Park, Leeds, LS17 T: (0113) 268 2928 10.00-11.45

Farnley Children’s Centre Group Rhyme Time Farnley Cricket Club, Lawns Lane, LS12 Rhymes/Stories/Music/Puppets/Singing T:(0113) 263 6138 13.45-14.45

Babies Can Sign(B) Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07742 296160 (Vicki) www.babiescansign.co.uk 10.00-11.00

Horsforth Library Story and Rhymetime Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 214 4801 14.15-14.45

Little 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 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 Baby Massage (B) Yeadon/Rawdon Children’s Centre, Coppice Wood Ave, Yeadon, Ls19 T: (0113) 258 3847 (Victoria) www.learnbabymassage.co.uk 12.30-13.30 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) Horsforth Parent and Toddler Group Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 13.15-15.00 (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

iThursday 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 Bee Sharp Music (B) St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Church Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 266 2151 (Heather Pawley) www.beesharp.co.uk 09.40- 10.20 (1-3 years) Lidgett Park Toddler Group Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place, Leeds, LS8 09.45-11.45 Bumps and Babies Drop In Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 1786 10.00-11.30

MusicBugs (B) T: 0844 578 1043 (Nicola Lawlor) www.musicbugs.co.uk Gledhow Primary School, Lidget Lane, LS8 10.00-11.00 (mixed 6 months-4 years) Farsley/Calverley Children’s Centre, Cote Lane, Farsley LS28 10.00-11.00 (mixed 6 months-4 years) 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 Babies Can Sign (B) T: 07742 296160 (Vicki) www.babiescansign.co.uk Bingley Methodist Church, Herbert St, Bingley BD16 10.00-11.00 11.15-12.15 Pudsey Children’s Centre, Southroyd Primary School, Pudsey, LS28 13.15-14.15 14.30-15.30 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 Little Fidgets (B) T: 01904 706565 (Lucy) 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 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 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

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Calverley Library Story and Rhymetime Thornhill Street, Calverley, LS28 T: (0113) 214 6043 14.45-15.15 Central Library Story and Rhymetime Municipal Buildings, Calverley Street, LS1 T: (0113) 247 6016 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 Roundabout Playgroup Newlaithes School, Victoria Cr, Horsforth, LS18 T: 07960 855265 09.15-12.15 (2½ years plus) 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 Toddler Time Lower Wortley Methodist Church, Branch Road, Wortley, LS12 T: (0113) 263 4972 (Maria)/ (0113) 263 1661 (Ann) 09.30-11.00 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) Bee Sharp Music (B) St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michael’s Road, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 266 2151 (Heather Pawley) www.beesharp.co.uk 9.30-10.10 (9-23 months) 10.20-11.00 (2-4 years)

Little 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 10.00-11.00 (mixed ages) Babies Can Sign (B) T: 07742 296160 (Vicki) www.babiescansign.co.uk Yeadon Cricket Club, High St, Yeadon, LS19 09.45-10.45 11.00-12.00 Saltaire Methodist Church, Bradford Rd, Shipley, BD18 10.00-11.00 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 Umbrella Group Jubilee Hall, Layton Ave, Rawdon, LS19 T: (0113) 229 4080 (Sandra) 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 Pro Skills Coaching Multi Skills and Racket Sports (B) T: 07969 870731 (Mark Senior) www.proskillscoaching.co.uk Rodley Church, Rodley, LS13 10.00-11.00 (2-4 years) Bardsey Village Hall, Bardsey, LS17 10.00-11.00 (2-4 years)

Trinity Toddlers Trinity Church, New Road Side, Rawdon, LS19 T: (01274) 612858 (Rachel Harrison) 09.30-11.30

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

Stanhope Tots Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, LS18 T: (0113) 259 0801 (Clare) 09.30-11.30

Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child Group Moor Road, Headingley, LS6 T: (0113) 269 0262 www.leeds-steiner.org.uk 10.00-12.00

Baby Massage (B) Guiseley Children’s Centre, Oxford Rd, LS20 T: (0113) 258 3847 (Victoria) www.learnbabymassage.co.uk 10.00-11.00

Springwood Friday Toddlers Roundhay Methodist Church, Springwood Rd, Roundhay, LS8 T: (0113) 247 7621 10.15-10.45

Artybobs (B) starts Jan 2011 Calverley Mechanics Institute, Calverley, LS28 T: 07570 822597 (Katie) www.artybobs.co.uk 10.00-11.00

Rawdon Library Story and Rhymetime Micklefield Park, Rawdon, LS19 T: (0113) 247 7621 10.15-10.45

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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 Pudsey Library Story and Rhymetime Church Lane, Pudsey, LS28 T: (0113) 214 6035 11.00-11.30 Cookridge Toddler Group Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane, Cookridge, LS16 For children 0-5 years.

T: Becky (0113) 267 2434 13.15-15.15 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 UK Football Coaching Network (B) Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge, BD10 T: 07969 870731 (Mark Senior) www.ukcoachingnetwork.co.uk 17.00-18.00 (4-5 years) 18.00-19.00 (6-12 years)

Saturday Little Fidgets (B) Roundhay Quaker Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8 T: 01904 706565 (Lucy) www.littlefidgets.co.uk 10.00-10.45 Pro Skills Coaching Football (B) T: 07871 336345 (Chris Lindley) www.proskillscoaching.co.uk Yarnbury RFC, Horsforth, LS18 10.00-11.00 (2-5 years) Immaculate Heart Primary School, Moortown, LS17 10.00-11.00 (2-5 years) Cookridge Village Hall, Cookridge. LS16 10.00-11.00 (2-5 years) 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 NCT Dads’ Group Third Saturday of the month at various locations across Leeds E: dads@nctleeds.org (David) 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!

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Dad zone

With the prospect of sledging, snowballing and making ice skids just around the corner, father of two Matt shares his thoughts on the benefits of letting your child take an element of ‘risk’ in their life.

“Don’t walk on the cobbles – you might slip.” I honestly heard a parent say that to her daughter last summer. I was so tempted to splutter a “for goodness sake – why?”, but thought better of it and let them go on their way. It’s stuck with me though, probably because I sit at the other end of the spectrum to that particular parent and was encouraging my eldest (three at the time) to skid as far as he could on the smooth stones.

I’m often aware that other grownups in the vicinity are sharply inhaling and uttering silent tut-tuts when I’m around and playing with my boys, but it is very considered ‘play’ as far as I am concerned. They see their parents doing dangerous looking things. For example, we climb, bike, run, canoe. I also run an adventure film festival so the whole family is exposed to all manner of adrenaline sport-based films.

So, they are naturally going to want to do the same.

By putting my children into a situation that tests and excites them, I believe it aids their understanding of their own abilities in an enjoy-

able way. I’ll admit to being enthusiastic, but would never insist that they do something they really don’t want to do. More than anything, it is more a case of encouraging them to believe that they can have a go, which is possibly the opposite of the parent in the opening paragraph.

Looking back, it was obvious that my children had their own internal caution-monitors that told them when to stop – even before they could walk. Sure, they had slips and tumbles, but that was more to do with muscles not working to their full capacity and over exuberance rather than simply doing something daft. We have some very low, foam-based settees and taught both boys how to turn around and slide off them from the age of about six months. From that point on they were always able to get down off chairs, steps and other things safely. They were both early crawlers and walkers, and I think this, combined with the ability to get down from things, led to them learning what was possible, and more importantly, what was not.

Matt Heason lives in the Peak District and pursues a fairly active lifestyle with his wife and children.

He also organises the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival and Cliffhanger, two of the region’s biggest events for outdoor-minded folk. For more information visit www.shaff. co.uk | www.cliff-hanger.co.uk

In a kind of positive feedback loop, this then lead to them pushing themselves ever further. But that self preservation instinct is always there. Our eldest is four and a half.

He’s been able to swim without any aid for more than a year, but he still doesn’t like being out of his depth as he knows he’s not a strong swimmer. Whilst watching the Commonwealth Games a few weeks ago I asked him if he fancied emulating a certain Tom Daley in the high diving, and the response was both

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amusing and illuminating. He said “no thanks, the water is too deep”.

Doing somersaults (they’re actually forward rolls, but we haven’t the heart to tell him yet) is clearly all in a day’s play, but he knows that he’d struggle to get out of the pool!

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What’s it all about?

Class Reviews

In our new 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 get in touch.

Enjoy-a-Ball

Reviewed by Tom Perigo, aged 9 “At Enjoy-a-ball we play a different sport each week including volleyball, basketball, football, cricket, rugby, tennis, baseball and hockey.

Each week the lesson lasts about one hour and we have to do exercises first to stretch and warm up before playing. My teacher Gill is very good at all the sports and has to bring lots of equipment with her like nets and bats with her each week.

All the classes are held in big halls so you run around, play the games and hit and throw the balls high without touching the ceiling. At the end of each lesson you play a mini game like cops and robbers but you also play a game of the sport that you have learnt about that week which was fun. Each lesson there is a star of the week for the best player. I found it fantastic and fun.”

Contact Gill on 07766 712711 for more details or use the voucher on page 35 to book a FREE TRIAL session.

Enjoy-a-Ball, Winner of the Best National Activity for Children aged 5-12 years at the What’s On for Kids 2010 awards, is available in various locations across North Leeds each week. It is also running Christmas camps at Kids Clubhouse, Horsforth from 09.00-13.00 on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 December.

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the children just love chasing the bubbles around to music.

Nicola is very relaxed and great at engaging the children by explaining each activity to them and making sure that everyone joins in. The atmosphere in class is also quite informal and so children can move around during the session and socialise with others which I think is really important for this age group.

We have both made lots of friends since starting Music Bugs and recommend it to all our friends! “

Music Bugs have classes suitable for children from 6 months to 4 years.

Sessions run every weekday during term time at various locations across north Leeds. It also runs holiday sessions, so why not use the FREE TRIAL voucher on page 35 to give it a try yourself.

For more information contact Nicola on 0844 578 1043 or visit www.musicbugs.co.uk

Music Bugs Reviewed by Erica, Mum of Lottie (2 years) “Lottie loves singing and dancing at home so we decided to look for a local music group and found out (through the diary in Boo!) that Music Bugs were running classes near to where we lived.

Lottie and myself both really enjoy the classes. Lottie loves the fact that every week is different and full of surprises as the Class Leader Nicola brings a different selection of props with her to each session and the activities are nicely varied. We tend to focus on a couple of counting songs each week (Lottie’s counting skills have definitely improved!) and then we get to play with various things such as scarves, finger puppets, and parachutes as well as musical instruments - I think that Lottie’s favourites have to be the Hobby Horses or the bubble machine, all

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Against the odds

Growth in tuition for children Despite the recession, there has been a growth in the number of school children receiving tuition.

More than one in five secondary school children in England and Wales now receive some form of tuition, according to a recent survey by the Sutton Trust. The research also showed that there were significant regional differences in uptake, with over half of London school children receiving extra ‘paid for’ help.

So what, despite difficult financial times, is fuelling this growth? Are our schools failing our children now more than ever?

Parents who were asked why they decided to pay for tuition stated that they wanted their child to have extra help before a particular examination, or to improve their school work generally. Tuition was

also a must for children trying to achieve places in sought after grammar schools in areas where this system is still in place. It may also be the case that fewer parents are able to afford private school fees and instead opt for tuition alongside a state education.

Figures published recently revealed how many comprehensive schools were failing their pupils in English and maths, with hundreds of thousands getting worse grades at 16 than in comparable exams they took at aged 11. According to the latest league tables the majority of children at 965 state secondary schools – almost a third in England – fell behind in either English or maths.

So why are so many parents using tuition to supplement their children’s education?

Tutors can be a great addition to our education system. Even where teachers are doing a great job, it’s impossible to have a one-toone rapport with students in the classroom. Tutors are able to focus on their student and cater lessons to suit that individual. Students can therefore obtain a good overall knowledge from experienced teachers, and then use tutors to focus the subject content.

However, it’s not just about getting an A*. Carmen Ellis, who runs the Kumon study centre in Horsforth specialising in maths and English, has the following thoughts on the additional, non-academic benefits of Kumon instruction: C/O Lawns Park Primary School Chapel Lane, Leeds LS12 5EX

Tel: 0113 2636138 Mobile: 07891 277854 email:jonesb09@leedslearning.net www.farnleychildrenscentre.co.uk wortleytoday.co.uk & netmums.com also on Facebook We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions about any groups and services you would like to see or be developed in the area. Also, if you would like to be involved in any way, or you would like a free Activity Programme, please ring us at Farnley Children’s Centre on 0113 2636138

“As well as building speed and accuracy, our maths and English programmes develop abilities such as concentration and independent learning, time management and problem-solving: abilities which will prepare students for the future.

Parents are increasingly conscious that their child will need more than pure academic skills once formal education finishes so are looking for ways to help their child achieve this – one of the comments we often hear from parents is that they have seen their child’s confidence grow since attending Kumon ” Contact Carmen at Kumon’s Horsforth Study Centre on (0113) 257 1700

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Taking The Birthing World

By Calm Yorkshire based birth and postnatal doula service.

Offering emotional and practical support through pregnancy, birth and in the early days with your newborn.

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Rachel 0113 2195150 or email us at mothernurturedoulas@gmail.com

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You time Let’s Talk , Tweet, Blog or Facebook! by (Mostly) Yummy Mummy

It used to be that parents turned mainly to family, friends and neighbours for all the advice and support they needed about raising a family. However with changes in society and the way we all live our lives, the internet and particularly social networking sites are increasingly becoming a resource that parents rely on - for not only information but friendship too.

Here a Leeds based Mummy blogger gives us an insight into how the cyberworld has become part of her life: Being a parent and especially a new one, can often be lonely. Some days it can be hard to find the time to even brush your hair, let alone make plans to go out and meet up with friends. It can be especially difficult if you don’t have friends or family. That’s what I love so much about Twitter and blogging; it fits in whenever and best of all, I don’t even have to brush my hair!

If I ever have a worry or concern, I wouldn’t think twice about asking my Twitter pals, it has become such

a huge support to me – and many other parents too. It can be quite difficult to explain to somebody who hasn’t used it before but it really is like having fairies at the bottom of the garden! I feel that I can ask for help without fear of judgement. So many people have been there, done that and are more than happy to offer help or support.

Of course I hope I can offer the same support back. I don’t claim to have all of the answers – none of us do – but together we muddle our way through parenting, the highs and the lows. Sometimes it’s just nice to feel like somebody is there to listen and no matter what the time – somebody will always be on Twitter. It is like a virtual coffee morning that never ends.

‘...I feel that I can ask for help without fear of judgement.’

One of the very best things is just how instant it is and you can hop in and out of conversations as and when you can, to fit in with you.

It has definitely made parenting a much less lonely place for me.

Blogging just became an extension of Twitter in my view I have made so many online friends through blogging and I’m very proud to be part of such a friendly online community. It sounds a little crazy that I would open up and

share my thoughts and feelings with ‘strangers’ out there for the world to see but actually, there is a certain freedom in that. It has become a huge part of my life and I love it! For me, blogging about the minutiae of family life has provided great discussions and above all, a huge support network.

‘...blogging about the minutiae of family life has provided great discussions and above all, a huge support network.’

All this chat on Twitter and blogs which seems so inconsequential can actually be a very powerful tool and it can bring good to people’s lives.

Take for instance Blogadesh. at the beginning of September, three of the UK’s top mummy bloggers headed off to Bangladesh to see the work that is done by Save the Children first hand. They spoke to mothers and children about their lives, hopes and fears and shared their experiences on their blogs. Through their campaign, which became known as Blogadesh, they raised awareness and encouraged people to get involved and sign the petition which was to be

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presented to Nick Clegg before he attended the UN Summit in New York in September.

About (Mostly) Yummy Mummy I worked in banking for 12 years but in 2006,

It was amazing to see the campaign take hold and I was so incredibly proud of all that my blogging friends, and of course Save the Children, achieved.

became a stay-at-home mummy. I am now truly

I don’t for one minute think that Twitter or blogging can replace a real social life but for now, while my children are still so young and I find it so hard to physically make time to get out to socialise, it certainly makes for a great stop-gap!

ful children.

blissfully happy playing (almost) domestic goddess to my long suffering Other Half of 16 years and (mostly) yummy mummy to my four beauti-

So my days mostly comprise of seemingly never-ending school runs and as much coffee, cake and Twitter as I can possibly fit in inbetween. I started my blog (mostly) yummy mummy in January 2010 and was amazed to be a finalist in this year’s Gurgle Awards in the Best Mummy Blogger category.

You can find my blog at www.yummymummyno1.wordpress. com or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MostlyYummy come over and say Hi!

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Kids

Wintery arts & crafts, puzzles and games

Hand print Christmas trees

Bike

Green painted hand prints- cut out, or use green paper and draw around your child’s hand.

1 yellow/gold pre-cut star 1 brown trunk - felt tips/ painted/ brown paper

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Teddy Christmas present Sudoku

Arrange the hand prints, so that the fingers are pointing downwards, into a Christmas tree shape, ie branches face down, pointed at the top, then glue together.

Stick the star at the top and the trunk onto the bottom of the tree.

Add pretty sequins and ‘decorations’

Each row, column and box needs to contain all the presents but they can

Homemade Reindeer Food This is a great cheap and thoughtful little gift for small children to give their friends.

Ingredients Porridge oats Sugar – use red or green food colouring to give a festive tint Cake sprinkles Method

These craft ideas were provided by Artybobs offering art and crafts classes and Arty Party birthday party packages for children aged 12 months plus. For more information, call 07570 822597. E: westleeds@artybobs.co.uk or visit www.artybobs.co.uk

Simply mix them all together. Put the mix into small clear bags for each person to take home or a big tub and add a tag with a ribbon with the following rhyme:

Teddy Car

each only contain them once. Can you solve the puzzle? The presents are: Car, Bike, Doll, Teddy.

“Sprinkle on your lawn on Christmas Eve, as Santa’s reindeers fly and roam, this food will guide them to your home” Winter 2010

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Around and about Family friendly days out ‘Fish&’ arrives at Dock St Market

28 Dock St, Leeds, LS10 1JF Looking for a great place to eat, drink and spend relaxed quality family time?

Milanese - a Milanese inspired coffee bar already with a cult following in Leeds. A world beer and wine seller and farmers market are due to follow soon along with specialist food forager, bar operator and artisan chocolatier amongst others.

If you’re salivating at the thought of Fish&’s menu they will be cooking Fish& chips with a twist at Dock Street Market from now and into the new year, opening every Friday evening, Saturday for lunch and tea and possibly Sunday, depending on demand. So why not head down after a Christmas shopping trip or hard work week and explore what’s on offer.

Well look no further than the newly opened Dock Street Market in the heart of Leeds Southside, close to the Corn Exchange, Royal Armouries, Clarence Dock and Crown Point.

Occupying the former Simpsons store, Dock Street Market has been revived as an emporium for independent food producers and retailers, all with a focus on quality, locally sourced and organic food.

One of the first Dock Street ‘residencies’ is by new start up Fish&, who are on a mission to totally reinvent the traditional English chippy.

The innovative menu is not just tasty but ethical too with all fish served being from sustainable sources. It includes sourdough breadcrumb, lemon thyme and rosemary crusted fish& potato chips and a pan fried tandoori massala spice rubbed fish& sweet potato wedges.

Fish& will be sharing the space with Riverside Sourdough Bakery who are producing artisan breads using Yorkshire milled flours, and Bottega

To celebrate their opening Fish& are offering Boo readers a discount between now and Christmas, simply present the voucher from page 35, head along and say ‘Boo’.

For the daily menu, opening times and further information visit www. fishand.co.uk

31 December visitors to Eureka! can countdown to the stroke of 12pm, when Archimedes drops into his bath and the party begins.

In the Town Square visitors can sound in the New Year with a bubble wrap stomp and noise makers, enjoy a balloon drop and sing Auld Lang Syne together. From 12pm onwards the Eureka! Theatre will be turned into a disco so that children can dance and celebrate the New Year.

Children will also be able to make their own New Years resolutions, and share their thoughts and wishes for 2011 with the museum. The Noon Years Eve events are free with standard admission and will take place promptly at 12pm. To avoid disappointment, families are advised to arrive early.

For more information about Santa’s Magical Toyshop or Noon Year’s Eve visit www.eureka.org.uk or call 01422 330069.

Dock Street Market is at 28 Dock Street, Leeds LS10 1JF.

Ring in the ‘Noon Year’ at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum This December enjoy Christmas treats from a pair of naughty elves and ring in the New Year without even needing a nap at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum.

During all weekends in December, and every day from 18–23 December, join naughty elves Twinkle and Jingle in the interactive story session ‘Santa’s Magical Toyshop’ and receive a gift from Santa.

The fun doesn’t stop after Christmas, when Eureka! celebrates the New Year in child-friendly style. On Friday

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Chops Away Why not take your little one out to the airport to watch planes big and small take off whilst sitting down for a coffee yourself. Multiflight Cafe Bar on the Leeds Bradford International Airport road offers you the chance to do just that. With an Airport and runway viewing area, free parking and home made cakes it sounds like a perfect place to spend a couple of hours with your plane mad little one www.multiflight.com T: (0113) 238 7113

Christmas shows York Theatre Royal T: 01904 623568 www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk Jack and the Beanstalk 9 Dec–29 Jan Harrogate Theatre T: 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Dick Whittington 26 Nov–15 Jan Alhambra Theatre, Bradford T: 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 18 Dec–6 Feb West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds T: 0113 213 7700 www.wyp.org.uk A Christmas Carol 20 Nov–15 Jan Aladdin 3 Dec–15 Jan The Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds T: 0870 121 4901 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com

The Adventures of Pinocchio 17–31 Dec The Carriageworks, Leeds T: 0113 224 3801 www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk Cinderella 3 Dec–8 Jan Doncaster Civic Theatre T: 01302 342349 www.doncastercivic.co.uk Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp 16 Dec–9 Jan Rotherham Civic Theatre T: 01709 823640 www.rotherham.gov.uk/theatres Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 3 Dec–9 Jan Sheffield Theatres T: 0114 249 6000 www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Peter Pan 10 Dec–9 Jan (Lyceum) Whatever Next! 15 Dec – 8 Jan (Studio)

Grassington Dickensian Festival, Grassington Friday 3, Saturday 4, 11 & 18 December

Grassington is transported back to the time of Charles Dickens. See the Christmas lights, the village square and the streets transformed into a traditional market with shopkeepers, villagers and visitors dressed in Victorian costume. With carols, morris men, Punch and Judy, Santa and Nativity Processions there is lots to keep children of all ages full of festive spirit www.grassington.uk.com

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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