CLUBS & CLASSES ACTIVITY CENTRES BigShots Golf (HA1) BigShots Golf is transforming the game of golf to make it accessible and fun for everyone. They have developed cutting edge ball tracking technology and created colorful, virtual games so that even a total beginner can step up and swing on to have fun! www.bigshotsgolfuk.com Lincolnsfields Playzone (WD23) A soft play centre in Bushey for children up to the age of 11. Birthday party packages available. Open daily during school holidays, and Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during term time. www.lincolnsfieldsplayzone.co.uk Ninja Warrior Watford (WD25) Our Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park is a supervised activity and fitness venue inspired by ITV’s hit programme Ninja Warrior UK! A great place for supervised family activities and for keeping fit, we welcome you on your Ninja journey. No charge for spectators to come and watch your Ninjas from our Café area and treat yourself to our full range of hot and cold food plus a wide selection of drinks! www.ninjawarrioruk.co.uk/watford
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Harrow Woodcraft Folk Join our Elfin group (6 to 9 years). Meeting in Central Harrow. Tuesday evenings (term time): 6:30-8pm. Email harrowwoodcraftfolk@yahoo.co.uk for more details. www.woodcraft.org.uk Holidaytime After school club is part of Activetime Children’s Activities Limited (HA1) Pick up from four local schools at the end of the school day, then take the children back to the club for a snack and the daily activity. Open Mon-Fri 3-6pm at The Cadet Centre, Harrow, HA1 2QA. Call 07575801623, email holidays@activetime.co.uk www.activetimedaynursery.co.uk Willesden and Brent Chess Club (NW2) Provides social chess for players of levels, set up Club competitions and tutor juniors. For the more competitive player they enter teams into local leagues and refer members to our county team. At Cricklewood Library, 152 Olive Road, NW2 6UY. Call Anthony on 07974 238357, email fulton790@aol.com www.willesdenchess.wordpress.com
CODING Code Ninjas Kids learn to code in a fun, safe, and inspiring learning environment, with a game-based curriculum that they love. Parents love it too, because their kids make real progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time. Everyone wins at Code Ninjas! www.codeninjas.co.uk
DiscoG Coding Academy (HA3) Run weekly term-time classes and holiday courses and workshops for students aged 6 to 18. Join in to learn Computer Science, Coding, Robotics, AI and Machine Learning. Contact Gerard & Kat on 07767300940, email: info@discogcodingacademy.com www.discogcodingacademy.com Little Coders Coding class for children aged 4 to 6 years. Develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication. www.littlecodersclub.co.uk
ARTS & CRAFTS Blank Canvas Art Club Online, fine art classes for kids and adults from 6-106 teaching skills & techniques whilst encouraging imagination and finding your own style whatever your experience. Weekday afterschool kids classes. Adults evening or daytime classes suitable for beginners or refreshers. Email Suzi blankcanvasartclub@gmail.com www.Facebook.com/BlankCanvasArtClub Cygnets Art School Ruislip Inclusive term-time art classes, holiday workshops, birthday parties and private tuition for children aged 5+. Classes are high quality, allowing children to improve their artistic skills through enjoyable projects using professional quality materials. Regular classes in Ruislip Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. www.cygnetsartschool.com/ruislip L Marsh Art Studio (HA7) We celebrate the making of art by tapping in to the creativity, interest and enthusiasm of our students and providing the space, time and guidance for it to happen. Classes are taught from a purpose-built art studio, either in small groups or 1-2-1 private tuition. Skills and techniques are taught according to each student’s individual readiness. 90-minute after-school art classes Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Term-in-a-Week Painting Courses during school holidays. Private classes by arrangement. All ages from 7 y/o and upwards. All levels of experience. www.facebook.com/art1stanmore
Brain Train Tuition Centre (HA2) English and Maths Tuition for Ages 5 to 16 years. Brain Train Tuition will help to improve your child’s academic and social skills, as well as building their confidence and a belief in their ability to succeed. call 0208 426 84250. Email: braintraintuition@gmail.com Free Readers (various) Free Readers offers enrichment or extra help for children aged 3-11 yrs in Reading, Maths and English, homework and test preparation. Individual teaching and attention in small groups is the preferred way to help children. They encourage them how to learn, enabling them to reach their full potential. Call 07385 258007 or email office@ freereaders.co.uk. www.freereaders.co.uk
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The Learning Wheel (Northwood Hills) A dyslexia assessment can help children understand why they may be struggling more than their peers. It helps to boost confidence and self-esteem. Early identification can help children and adults to get the support they need. Our assessments include a full detailed report that includes an outline of learning strengths, recommendations and strategies for how to work on areas of weakness. Assessments conducted by qualified SpLD (Dyslexia) assessor and teacher. Call 07930 557 870. www.thelearningwheel.co.uk Raviv Practice London (UB5) Catch up reading course. Improve reading age by 1 year in 3 months of home-based work. The computer interventions is similar to having a tutor in your home with daily monitoring and feedback. Call 07766 837 6168 info@ravivpracticelondon.co.uk (registered therapist). www.ravpracticelondon.co.uk
Essential Touch-Typing Courses For ages 8-18 Our online courses are tutor supported (meaning a lovely human being checks your child’s work and gives positive feedback helping them to enjoy learning and stay on track). 95% of our students complete the course in 10 lessons, achieving 95% accuracy and 30 words per minute! Just imagine what a difference that would make to their school work! Invest now for your child’s future: ü ü ü ü
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Little Big Leaders (HA8 & WD23) Maths/English or Phonics & Writing for 3.5 to 11 year-olds at our Saturday School, Summer and Winter School. Tutors support and challenge pupils to improve their learning and have a track record in enabling pupils to demonstrate progress in their mainstream setting and/ or in 5+, 7+ and 11+ examinations. Childcare vouchers accepted. Free trial lessons. Call 020 3637 6266. www.littlebigleaders.com
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Hatch End 11+ Tuition (HA5) Hatch End Tuition is an established and successful tutoring centre offering a warm and friendly environment where children are encouraged and motivated to achieve their maximum potential whatever their ability. Their aim is to build children’s confidence and help achieve high standards of work in an engaging and challenging environment 020 8421 3066. www.hatchend11plus.co.uk
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Integratedbrain - Improve Co-ordination for learning! (UB5) Activities to help those with poor co-ordination, dyspraxia, dyslexia or fine motor difficulties. Small groups of 4/5 children working to develop better all-round motor integration. Call Usha Patel 07766 837 616 or email ushapatel.raviv@gmail.com www.integratedbrain.co.uk
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Street Dance Academy (various) Teach children aged 5-18 yrs every weekend during school term time, with clubs in and around London, Hertfordshire and Surrey. Street Dance Academy also teach Adult Street Dance and Zumba Classes in Twickenham every Wednesday. Call 0800 0236 236. www.streetdanceacademy.co.uk
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CLUBS & CLASSES Elina Patrou Academy of Dance (HA7) Ballet classes to develop poise, technique and expression through dance, for boys and girls aged 3-16 years with Royal Academy of Dance examinations. Online private ballet lessons available. call 07555 861561 or email elinapatrouacademyofdance@gmail.com www.elinapatrouacademyofdance.com New Strathspey School of Dancing Highland Dancing for fitness and fun. Children’s Saturday morning highland dancing class for 5-11 year olds, starting September 2022 at Knutsford School Hall, Watford. Full details of all classes is available on the website. Contact Sandy at shunt@moose.co.uk www.rscdsherts.org/new-strathspey Divine Yoga (Borehamwood and Kenton) In each of our classes yoga is brought to life using creative games and mindful movement ending in a relaxing mindful activity. Classes are for children 4-10 years, teens, families, schools and nurseries. Why not trial a FREE class? To book visit www.divineyoga.com/booknow
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Etiquette and Emotions Etiquette and Emotions offer live, interactive, and enjoyable workshops for children and teens aged 7-15 to elevate their emotional intelligence and social etiquette. Workshops are run by a certified children’s coach and include videos, discussions, and a quiz. Get 10% off! Use discount code: ee10off at checkout! www.etiquetteandemotions.com Kids Yoga with Yana (Watford) www.facebook.com/kidsyogawithyana Yana is a qualified Kids Yoga teacher with a passion for empowering children to be the best version of themselves through yoga and mindfulness practice. MD Massage Therapies Massage has many health benefits - it helps to reduce pain, anxiety and fatigue, repetitive injuries, increases range of motion, relieves stress and much more! Gift vouchers available. Intro 20% off first treatment. Email info@mdmassagetherapies.co.uk, call 07950 84674. www.mdmassagetherapies.co.uk
LANGUAGES & DEVELOPMENT Baby Lab (WC1E) Have fun for free with your baby making discoveries about brain development at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development. Birkbeck College. Travel expenses refunded. www.cbcd.bbk.ac.uk Phonics with Robot Reg (various) Provide fun, high-energy classes which teach early phonics skills to children 1 to 4 years. Fun, varied and educational classes. . https://robotreg.co.uk
MUSIC & MOVEMENT World of Children’s Yoga Elevate Your Weekends with Yoga Bliss at St Hilda’s School, Bushey! Dive into a world of wellness and connection every weekend with our diverse yoga offerings for children, families, girls and women of all ages and stages. Yoga Carousel for All Ages: Embark on a journey of balance and harmony suitable for every age. A carousel of poses and activities that cater to the diverse needs of your entire family. Family Yoga with Children (5-7 years): Immerse in the joy of yoga – strengthen bonds, enhance flexibility and foster a love for mindfulness as a family. Family Yoga with Pre-Schoolers: Introduce your little ones to the magic of yoga. Watch them blossom as they explore movement and play in a supportive family environment. Balancing Women’s Yoga (including Teen Girls): Our yoga sessions cater to both women and teen girls, promoting balance, strength, and positive well-being. Mum & Daughter Yoga with Tweens & Teens: Nurture the mother-daughter bond through yoga. Tailored for tweens and teens, this class offers a unique blend of connection and wellness. Monthly Workshops - Mum & Daughter Yoga with Teens: Deepen your connection with your teen through our monthly workshops. Explore mindfulness, communication and self-care in a supportive environment. Monthly Workshops - Empowering Women’s Yoga (Perimenopause Self-Care): Navigate perimenopause with grace and strength. Join our empowering workshops designed to support women through this transformative phase. Unwind, connect, and grow together! Don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting memories and build a foundation of well-being for your family 07784 370034 I anjli@worldofchildrensyoga.com worldofchildrensyoga.com
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Gymboree Play & Music Watford Sensory classes for babies, art and music classes, as well as Play & Learn classes for little ones who are on the move. They also offer a range of fabulously fun birthday parties. Find them upstairs in the Atria shopping centre at the top of the Queens Car Park. https://gymbo.co.uk/locations/watford Monkey Music (Various) Award-winning Monkey Music, trusted by parents since 1992, introduces babies and young children aged 3 months to 4 years to music with a unique four-stage curriculum tailored to each age group. Classes run 6 days a week, in Uxbridge, Eastcote, Northwood, Ickenham, Harrow, Stanmore and Watford. Call 020 8427 6595. www.monkeymusic.co.uk
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THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS Achieve Arts (HA5/NW7/NW11) Achieve Arts is a performance centre teaching drama, speech and singing to children and young adults. Young performers work towards their LAMDA examinations in acting, verse and prose, public speaking and musical theatre whilst learning some key life skills. The exceptional teaching team have a wealth of experience and are invested in the students to Achieve their best. call 020 8087 2461. www.achievearts.co.uk PQA (Pauline Quirk Academy) (various) PQA provides outstanding performing arts tuition for 4 to 18 years. Each week students rotate through specialist sessions in Musical Theatre, Comedy and Drama and Film and TV taught by leading industry professionals. PQA is enrolling for September. Book a free taster session at your local Academy. www.pqacademy.com Perform (various) Weekly drama, dance and singing classes. Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. Classes in Harrow, Ickenham, Kensal Rise, Pinner, Northwood, Ruislip, Stanmore, and Watford. To book a FREE class visit www.perform.org.uk/try Sharpe Academy of Theatre Arts (HA5, HA6) Performance based theatre school for children aged 3-18 with venues based in Hatch End and Northwood. Weekly classes in Musical Theatre, Ballet, Tap, Modern, LAMDA and Acrobatics. www.SharpeAcademy.co.uk Stagecoach (Various) Training in three disciplines: drama, dance and singing. Great for building confidence, making new friends and beginning to hone talent and enthusiasm for performing, by having fun! Call Harrow 020 3504 0100, Harrow on the Hill & Sudbury Hill 01923 248 294, Stanmore & Harrow Weald 020 3504 2154, Watford 01727 768 738, Queen’s Park 020 7723 5861 or Northwood 01442 263 599. www.stagecoach.co.uk
CLASSES FOR GROWN UPS Woodcarving (Iver) A small group who would welcome new members. Drop in for a chat! Meet Monday mornings 9.30am-12.30pm at Evreham Centre. Email webb1959@btinternet.com.
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Sing and Sign (Various) Fun classes combining the benefits of baby signing with music to develop language, memory and attention skills. For babies 6 to 30 months. Email info@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.com
SPORT & EXERCISE TISKA Karate Learn the art of Karate. Classes held weekly in Harrow, Northwood and Wembley. Families welcome, Ages 4+. 4 week free trial (07739 572487) patel.karate@icloud.com. www.tiskakarate-harrow.co.uk/ www.tiskakaratenorthwood.co.uk/ www.tiskakarate-wembley.co.uk Watford Cycle Hub Offering cycle repair services, maintenance courses and cycle training. They also offer advice and information about cycling and bikes, including local cycle routes and maps, news about locally led rides and opportunities. www.watfordcyclehub.org.uk
SWIMMING Aqua Vie Regular after school weekly classes in Bushey during term times. Spaces for new babies, toddlers and adults on Tues and Wed. Learn mindful, effortless swimming in a calm environment in warm water. office@aqua-vie.com or call 01923 245 773 or 07814 987 153. www.Aqua-vie.com
Angel Parties Leave it to us to make all arrangements and kick start your party. Our packages start from £199 and can include bouncy castles, decorations, invitations, party bags, candyfloss, popcorn, catering, juice bar, venue ideas, balloon arch etc. Please reserve your date! Call 07535 793 304 or 07535 793 404
Calling all Young Scientists! Help us discover how babies & kids learn! We’re recruiting infants, toddlers and children to take part in fun studies at Birkbeck’s BabyLab & ToddlerLab in central London. All babies and children who visit receive a thank you gift and we refund your travel expenses. Register today!
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