Local Clubs and Classes

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 S wagatham! 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 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

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 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 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

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. 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 Harro w 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 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. 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 Academy (WD3, NW7) classes are suitable for girls and boys of all abilities - from the complete novice to the more experienced

dancer. Your child will develop a greater understanding of movement and dance, gain self confidence, increase their fitness level and make new friends. Info@streetdanceacademy. co.uk SportsKids Academy (WD3 & HA3) provide 4 -16 year olds with an exciting and educational sports programme at weekends. Encourage and develop young people to grow as athletes and individuals through an extensive programme of team and individual sports as well as weekly team building challenges and sports 0 7983392479 sportskids@outlook.com www. sportskidsacademy.co.uk TISKA Karate - Learn the fascinating art of Karate. Classes held weekly in Harrow, Northwood and Wembley. Families welcome, minimum age 4 yrs. 4 week free trial (07739 572487) patel.karate@icloud.com, www. tiskakarate-harrow.co.uk / www.tiskakaratenorthwood.co.uk / www.tiskakarate-wembley. co.uk

THEATRE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Beverley School of Performing Arts (HA8) After school & Saturday classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Street, Singing & Drama for boys and girls aged 3-18years. ISTD and LAMDA examinations to advanced level. (07974 750 224) www.beverleydance.co.uk. Huzzah Performing Arts & Mindfullness Come and try our course this school holidays! With acting, singing, dancing and a healthy dose of mindfulness, your little one’s half term will be the talk of the playground. For ages 4-11 at St Helens Gardens, W10. Check out www. huzzahperformingarts.com for more info and for creative, calm, confident kids. Hiya@ huzzahperfomingarts.com 02039767171 JAM2000 Performing Arts & Agency (HA4) Truly like no other, with classes available in dancing and drama from 2.5 years – adults, male and female plus an incredibly busy Agency that is always looking for new recruits for TV, films and commercials. ( 01895 624755) www.jam2000.co.uk OB1 Theatre School Online offers affordable PERFORMING ARTS classes for students aged 4-18, taught by award winning professionals. Classes are designed to build confidence and self esteem, as well as encouraging skill, creativity and teamwork. We inspire our students to reach their full potential so they can excel in every aspect of life - ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS. Enrol at www. OB1TheatreSchool.co.uk Contact: 07522 405486 TheatreSchool@OB1.co.uk Perform weekly drama, dance and singingclassesAbout:Confidence building fun for 4-12s.A unique mix of dramagames, dance and singingspeciallydevelopedto bring out every child’s true potential.Classes are kept smallto ensurelots of individual attention.Go to perform.org.uk/try to book a FREE class.. Venues in Croxley Green, Dartmouth Park, Golders Green, Eastcote, Northwood, Pinner, Harrow, Kensal Rise, Kentish Town, Stanmore, West Hampstead and Wembley. (020 7255 9120 / enquiries@perform.org.uk 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, or being coaxed out of their shell by having fun! ( 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 Northwood 01442 263 599 www. stagecoach.co.uk

DANCE

Instep School of Ballet (HA/WD) Trains students of all ages and abilities in ballet, tap, pointe and performance. The school offers examinations with the Royal Academy of Dance (ballet) and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (tap), and all teachers are fully qualified and registered with the RAD and ISTD. They produce a summer show each year. Classes in Harrow, North Harrow and Bushey. ( 07814 793 772 ) instepschoolofballet@yahoo.co.uk www. instepschoolofballet.co.uk 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 Classes and Zumba Classes in Twickenham every Wednesday. 0800 0236 236 www. streetdanceacademy.co.uk Elina Patrou Academy of Dance (formerly The Van Niekerk Academy) (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 also. www.elinapatrouacademyofdance.com elinapatrouacademyofdance@gmail.com 07555861561

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Stitch Club (HA5) Stitch Club for children and young people. For absolute beginners to advanced. All skills and interests are welcome. We don’t just learn how to sew, but also how to design, work with all fabrics and to create. We also hold parties and one-off workshops. Weekly Dressmaking sessions and occasional workshops for adults. W: stitch.club E: sam@stitch.club

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB/ EDUCATION SUPPORT

Academic Primary School Tuition (HA8 & WD23) in Maths/English or Phonics & Writing for 3.5 to 11 year olds at our Little Big Leaders Saturday School, Summer School and Winter School, in our 8th year of success. 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. (020 3637 6266) www. littlebigleaders.com Email sent All Saints Pre-School Queensbury (HA8) Free childcare for 2-5 yrs, 15-30 hours. Visit anytime Mon - Fri. Waltham Drive, Queensbury, Edgeware, HA8 5PQ. (07985 284 498/07958 473 475) allsaintpreschool@hotmail.co.uk www.allsaintpreschool.com DiscoG Coding Classes and Camps (various) Weekly Coding Programme teaches Primary and Secondary School children the basics of coding. Using the Python Programming Language and the Raspberry Pi 3 your child will create fun and engaging gadgets that spring to life with lights and sensors, and prototyping devices that will ‘amaze and inspire’. Tailored courses written to support the National Curriculum for GCSE and A Levels. Adult courses are also available. (Gerard on 07767 300940) info@discogcodingacademy. com www.discogcodingacademy.com

Field End Flyers Saturday Morning

Community Cycle Club (HA5) Saturday in Term Time adjacent to Field End Junior School, Field End Road, Eastcote, HA4, for children aged 5 – 11 yrs. Join the friendly team of British Cycling Coaches at 9.15am 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, water bottle and a shower proof jacket. Contact Tracey at fieldendflyers@gmail.com 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. Usha Patel 07766 837 616 ushapatel.raviv@gmail.com www. integratedbrain.co.uk Knowledge Above Standard (HA7) Maths, English, Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, 7+, 11+ 13+ exam preparation. (07985 588 085) www.knowledgeabovestandard.co.uk Little Big Leaders in English, Maths, Science, Phonics, online or face-to-face at Little Big Leaders Saturday Schools and Holiday Schools. Support, challenge, intensive courses and prep for National Curriculum, 4+, 5+, 7+, SATS, 11+, GCSEs and A Levels, including resits. Childcare vouchers accepted. Contact 020 3637 6266 or info@littlebigleaders.com www. littlebigleaders.com The Learning Wheel (Eastcote) Maths and English tuition classes which target identified needs to improve achievement levels. They set goals for your child, monitor progress and provide regular progress reports. Cater for all levels from Reception to Year 11. www. numberworksnwords.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 feed back. Usha Patel on 07766 837 616 8 info@ravivpracticelondon.co.uk (registered therapist) Robot Reg Phonics (various) Sounds Right Phonics Classes for Kids provide fun, high energy classes which teach early phonics skills to children aged 1-4 years. A Sounds Right Phonics Class is fun, varied and educational, and the best part is that children don’t even realise that they are learning. https://robotreg. co.uk/ Susan Daughtrey Education (SDE) SW Herts courses are based on more than 25 years experience preparing students for 11+ tests. All courses have been personally written by Susan Daughtrey M.Ed, author of the market leading verbal reasoning Technique and Practice series. Every year since 1987, over 90 per cent of the students on the courses have achieved success. ( 020 7683 0734) www. susandaughtreyeducation.com

Type IT! - Touch Typing Lessons for Children

(HA2) Get ready for school and learn to type faster with our tutor supported online touch typing courses. For Adults/Kids Age 10+. Choose your course: Fast track (2 Week course) or Slower Pace (12 week course). www.touchtypeit.co.uk 020 8434 7111.