Local Clubs & Classes Directory CLASSES FOR GROWN-UPS
Capital Connection Chorus - female Acapella harmony (HA4). Calling women who love to sing! Perfect way to meet new friends and sing with a great group of women. We meet on a Wed night 7.45pm to 10.30pm at Ruislip Community Centre. www.capitalconnection.org.uk. During the pandemic we have been meeting virtually but are planning a move back to face to face rehearsals. Please do give contact us to learn more. We would love to hear from you. Rize (NW6) Your energy will Rize with your favourite group exercise classes - sociable and coached fitness in Queens Park,68 Salisbury Rd, London NW6 6NU. Call 020 7624 8687 or email queenspark@wearerize.co.uk to book your first session. South Oxhey Choir Why not join the South Oxhey Choir, no audition required, just enthusiasm for music of all kinds. Popular classic and classic pop. Currently virtual meetings via Zoom every fortnight. Contact: Ann Cox 07852369935 or email:sochoirs@ mail.com or annecox0107@gmail.com
First Aid
MCS Training (HA1, HA5) Paediatric First Aid Course. Accepted for full and voluntary Ofsted Registration. Certificate valid for 3 yrs. Margaret 07814 191 395 mcstraining@hotmail. co.uk
LANGUAGES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT Baby Lab (WC1E) Have fun for free with your baby making discoveries about brain development at the Centre for Brain & Cognitive Development. Birkbeck College, Malet St, London. Travel expenses refunded. (020 7631 6258 www. Cbcd.bbk.ac.uk
Gujarati Masti Maja classes by Sansaar (HA5) Fun and interactive Gujarati music, song and dance classes for 3 to 6 year olds in North London, to help your child speak Gujarati confidently. Classes are currently being run online until we can return to our usual premises in Eastcote, HA5 www.sansaar.org classes@sansaar.org. The Northwood Speech and Language Therapy Practice (HA6) An Independent Practice providing an exceptionally high quality, caring and individualised service for promoting the communication needs of children. We offer Speech and Language Therapy sessions within a modern clinic base, nurseries and schools. (01923 824074 07956 994721) www.northwoodpractice.co.uk Guju Tots Swagatham! Kem Chho? help kids 6 months to 5 years learn Gujarati through songs & stories! Online classes on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays with free taster sessions available. Please contact Smitty Hindocha for more details on 07956 385316. www.gujutots. co.uk
Sign Language Sing and Sign (Various) Fun classes combining the benefits of baby signing with music to develop language, memory and attention skills. Babies 6-30 months. Online classes currently. www.singandsign.com info@singandsign.co.uk
ACTIVITY CENTRES
JAMtots (HA4) An interactive daytime activity centre for parents with babies and toddlers. All pay as you go with a variety of sessions that include Parent & Toddler Groups, Musical Tots and Gym Tots. (01895 624755) thewindmillstudio.com 12
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Jungle Monkeyz (HA5) offers a unique Indoor Soft Play Area that is a safe environment for children aged 0-9 years. There are special areas for infants and toddlers, as well as the Junior zone for bigger monkeyz which has a 3 tier play structure and exciting Adventure zone. www.junglemonkeyz.co.uk 020 8869 9717 Rumble Tumble Harrow (HA1) Family friendly, cosy, clean kids soft play venue suitable for children aged 0-9 years. Designated age specific areas, sensory room, café serving hot/cold food and drinks. We offer a range of party packages to suit all budgets to make your little one’s celebrations extra special. Call us for more information 0208 427 8847 or email info@rumble-tumble.com www.rumbletumble.com The Windmill Studio Centre (HA4) An exciting activity centre that has just about everything to offer for all ages from babies to adults including classes and courses. (01895 624755) www.thewindmillstudio.com email: thewindowstudio@gmail.com
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Beat Building Vibrant & energising music classes using African drums and funky percussion. Great songs and games get the imagination glowing & introduce the concepts of beats, rhythmic patterns, time keeping & also encourage sharing, taking turns and listening. A wonderful introduction to music and rhythm, beat Building is brilliantly fun! 07721 623 171 www.beatbuilding.co.uk Colourstrings (various) Music Kindergartens for babies, toddler, and children up to 6 yrs with small, age-related classes. Classes are enjoyable and inspire learning, developing inner hearing and core music skills. ( 020 8444 9435) www.nlcolourstrings.co.uk admin@nlcolourstrings.co.uk
www.allstarscricket.co.uk Enjoy-a-Ball classes - multi - sports coaching for 3 to 9 year olds in a fun and positive environment. A perfect introduction to sport. Physi-ball classes - ball skills and core skills for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Classes run in Mill HIll, Finchley, Golders Green and Muswell Hill. Timetable can be found at https://eab-northlondon.class4kids.co.uk/ We also run parties and camps. All information can be found at www.enjoy-aball.com. Any questions please email us at northlondon@enjoy-a-ball.com Everyone Active (various) Everyone Active’s awarding winning learn to swim programme offers lessons for all ages of swimmers, from child classes starting at 4 months right through to adult classes and are available at over 120 sites. All swimming teachers are Swim England level 2 (or equivalent) qualified. All stages are progressive and continually assessed, initially developing water confidence and then teaching children to swim. As they improve, this distance is increased and all strokes are introduced. They also have the opportunity to develop water safety skills and other aquatic disciplines such as Rookie Lifeguard, synchronised swimming diving and water polo. www.everyoneactive.com/ content-hub/swimming/ Field End Flyers Saturday Morning Community Cycle Club (HA5) Saturday in Term Time, Field End Rd for ages 5–11 yrs. Join the friendly team of British Cycling Coaches at 9.45am, and learn fun skills, race on the amazing fully enclosed Cycle Track, make new friends and enjoy a whole morning of fun till 11.30 - (refreshment break half way through). All you need is your own bike, helmet, gloves and water bottle and a shower proof jacket. Traceyfieldendflyers@gmail.com
Diddi Dance Harrow & North Hillingdon (various) At diddi dance we enhance children’s endless energy and enthusiasm through funky, full of fun sessions that build confidence, coordination and creativity. Provisional timetable from September 2020. Contact Tejal Patel on 07521 454235 tejal.patel@diddidance.com
Harrow Junior Hockey Club (HA1) run sessions for children aged 4- 16 years on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings at The John Lyon School Playing Fields, Sudbury Hill, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3NA. Everyone welcome please contact us for more information harrowhcjuniors@outlook.com
Monkey Music (Various) Award-winning Monkey Music introduces babies and young children to music in a way they understand and enjoy - and is brilliant fun for children and adults too! The unique four-stage curriculum, written by classically trained musicians, ensures that classes are a “good fit” for preschoolers. Parents across the UK have voted it as “Best National Toddler Development Activity” and “Best National Pre-school Development Activity”. Age guides are as follows: Rock’n’ Roll from 3m, Heigh Ho from 1yr, Jiggety Jig from 2rs, Ding Dong 3- 5yrs. Currently online classes available. (020 8427 6595) www.monkeymusic.co.uk
Hertfordshire Sports Village (AL10) have plenty of activities and sports sessions to keep your children active throughout the year. They cater for all children between the ages of 0 – 17 years and offer everything from swimming lessons, Gymnastics, Mini Movers, Trampolining and Mini Boots. www.hertssportsvillage.co.uk Kaishi Karate School runs classes for children and adults in north London. Kaishi has been awarded a Safe guarding kite mark by Sport England. Karate aids self discipline and confidence along with many other benefits. Absolute beginners welcome from age 4-94! See details on www.kaishikarate34.com. Or call Sheena on 0787 550 1674.
OB1 Rhythm & Rhyme Online Our Music and Movement classes are fun and engaging for both parents and children. Come and meet Ozzie Bear and enjoy songs, stories and puppets. Our classes support coordination, physical development, as well as excite curiosity, and are aimed at 3 months to 4 years. We follow the EYFS framework. Join an online class at www.OB1TheatreSchool. co.uk/rhythmrhyme. Contact: 07522 405486 TheatreSchool@OB1.co.uk
Little Kickers (Various) Enabling children aged 18mths up to their 7th birthday to develop their coordination, balance and agility through football activity classes Mill Hill, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Golders Green, Muswell Hill, Friern Barnet (020 8201 1084) jlevene@littlekickers.co.uk. Ruislip, Northwood/Oxhey, Pinner, Harrow (HA2), Harrow on the Hill and Watford (0208 123 9346) jodiesloan@littlekickers.co.uk or Harrow (HA3) Bushey and North Wembley ( 0208 422 0676 ) niro@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk
SPORTS AND EXERCISE
All Stars Cricket Gives boys and girls aged 5-8 the chance to play, learn great skills and make new friends! 8 week courses.
Sports Academy (WD3, NW7) classes are suitable for girls and boys of all abilities - from the complete novice to the more experienced
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