The West Kent Family Grapevine - Summer 2023

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WEST KENT SUMMER 2023

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Your Essential Family Directory

Upcoming Summer Family Events

2x Amazing Recipes from 'Annas's Family Kitchen' Pinapple, Lime & Coconut Trifle Recipe

Holiday Schemes & Activities

Hypnobirthing - Strong Like Mama

The National Trust

Competitions

Win a family ticket to Howletts

Win a family ticket to The Wizard of Oz

Win a family ticket to The Snail & The Whale

Win a family ticket to Bad Dad

Win a family ticket to The Spa Valley Railway

Win a family ticket to The Good Vibrations Society Festival

Win a signed copy of Amy The G.O.A.T

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Hi..

A huge welcome to our Summer online edition of The West Kent Family Grapevine Magazine. The Family Grapevine is a free publication for families, full of essential listings, local information, events and competitions. Just click on an advert to visit their website!

In this edition we have some incredible prizes to win, we have two amazing recipes from 'Anna's Family Kitchen', A pinapple, lime and coconut trifle from Del Monte, plus we've included our selection of top local family events over the Summer months. There is also an article from 'Strong Like Mama' about the benefits of Hypnobirthing.

We publish our magazine three times a year, both in print and online, reaching thousands of parents throughout West Kent, and we also have a fantastic website and great social media feeds. Please do follow us on social media and visit our website for regularly updated family information. We focus on local families and local businesss and are passionate about supporting both.

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Our Very Best Wishes James and Clare

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Our Review

Brilliantly illustrated by Rob Page, this heart warming, uplifting and page ripping story (literally) is about being yourself. Or a Goat, or whoever you want really... it deals with issues of acceptance, conformity and not being afraid of being who you want to be.

Amy is 10x years old and lives with her 'unconventional' family, I say unconventional, however what this fantastic book tries to convey is that unconventional doesn't really exist. Amy is unhappy at school and at home, but after being forced to attend her mum's circus performance rehearsal (on her birthday), she comes across a Goat.... and then the fun begins.

What follows is a hilarious and touching tale about what it means to find your inner G.O.A.T, to find true friendship and a sense of belonging.

With an evil head teacher, two school bullies, a moody brother, a step dad, a Mum who tries her best (despite it not always coming across that way), a herd of goats and a happy ending, it has pretty much everything, including an introduction to conversational French!

Aimed at the middle and upper primary school age group, the story is a genuine page turner and we loved it. Just resist eating each page after reading and shouting 'Mehhhhhhhh' . OR be a G.O.AT, eat each page after reading and shout 'Mehhhhhhh' as often as you like!

We’d highly recommend getting your hooves on a copy!

About the Author (Louiseee)

This book sees Louise with three eee’s fulfil her lifelong ambition to pen a children’s book. She commeted: “After completing a masters in scriptwriting, I knew I wanted to pour all my spare time into penning stories for children. My two nieces, aged five and seven, read the manuscript and their feedback was incredible. They both loved the silliness of it all. At a time when everything in society is under the microscope, I enjoy writing stories that reflect topical debates and my view on reality. Amy the G.O.A.T is a playful exploration of a

serious subject that will hopefully offer insight into the knotty world of identity.” The book is available as a paperback and Kindle e-book on Amazon from April 28th. To order your copy use the link below or click on the QR Code below!

The Charity Partner

Louiseee with three e’s is proud to support the UK’s ONLY registered Goat Charity, Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats. An incredible charity whose sole purpose is to dedicate their time rescuing abandoned, abused and neglected goats.

5% from every sale of AMY THE G.O.A.T - Greatest of all Time will be donated to this fine charity and one that sits close to the author’s heart. For more information on Buttercups, please visit their website: www.buttercups.org.uk

An Excerpt

Amy charged into the house, through her mother’s legs, sending her falling to her bottom. “What on earth are you doing, Amy!?” Amy stampeded into her parents’ peaceful Sunday afternoon like a bull in a china shop. No, like a goat in a tidy Kent living room. She raced across the white cashmere carpet, leaving a trail of muddy hand prints. Then she bit into the flowery curtains, ripping the whole rail down. “What has got into you, Amy!?” shouted Mum, still sat on the floor in the hallway. But Amy wasn’t listening. Instead, she was heading straight for the Egyptian cotton rug she’d been craving to chew for weeks. Amy leapt over, sinking her buck teeth into it. Dribble ran down her chin.“Oh no you don’t, you pesky girl!” Mum shouted, jumping up onto her daughter. She desperately pulled at Amy’s legs, but with no success, so searched the living room for a new idea. Suddenly she spotted a copy of the Daily Express and rolled it into a long tube. She turned back to her daughter and started swatting her around the head as if she were an irritating mosquito. “Let. It. Go. Let. It. Go. Drop. It. This. Minute!” Colin, who had momentarily stepped out to get a hanky, now returned to an utter circus. “I hadn’t finished reading that paper!” he announced over the chaos. “And that’s your daughter you’re bonking on the head.”“No daughter of mine would be chewing the expensive Egyptian cotton rug!”

Amy’s stepdad looked down at the wrestling pair. “Don’t, Amy. That rug was a gift.” He explained this in a very matter-of-fact kind of way. He appeared oblivious that his stepdaughter had rejected her human life to become a goat. Amy’s mother, however, had certainly noticed. “So this is what’s got into you, hmm? You’ve chosen this life of a ‘goat’,” she huffed while tugging at her daughter’s back legs, desperate to save the rug. “We should have listened to your brother who told us weeks ago. And then we really should have clocked when we found those ‘How To Be A Goat’ magazines in your room!”

Out of nowhere, Amy lost interest in the rug and charged up the stairs to her bedroom. Her parents raced after her. Mum shoved poor Colin out of the way as he fumbled around, continually sneezing.

Once in her bedroom, Amy ripped her pillows apart with her big teeth. Feathers fluttered around the room and out onto the hallway. “Oh no, feathers make me sneeze terribly, achhhoooooo!” Colin sneezed, falling back down the staircase. Now that Amy was a goat, she didn’t want to sleep in a normal, boring, human bed. She wanted to make herself a goat pen. “You better be prepared to tidy up after yourself Amy,” said Mum, standing in the bedroom doorway. “It’s fine to redecorate your room on occasion, but I won’t have you turning it into a pigsty just because you feel like it one day.”“It’s not a pigsty, dear,” sniffed Colin, climbing to the top step on his hands and knees. “It’s a pen for a goat.” “I don’t care what you call it! Enough is enough Amy, I’ve been incredibly patient during this ‘experimental’ stage of your life. I’ve turned a blind eye to you chewing the tea towels and that collection of hay in the corner of the bathroom. But this must stop now. And preferably before I take you to your stamp collecting class tomorrow morning.” “I think that might need to be missed,” said Colin who was sitting on the landing, gasping for air. Mother remained in the doorway, feathers fluttering around her. She watched her daughter, silently panicking at how to put a stop to this.

Family Services • Antenatal & Postnatal

Local Businesses

ABCS UK, award-winning bookkeeping practice helping parents with their business accounts www.abcsuk.com, 01732 495224

Babyprints, Unique 3D casts of babies, children, families and pets, 07714 531747

Baldwins Travel, independent travel agent, 01892 506445

Bubbly Books: FREE Books for Schools; Start your Own Business; Buy Usborne Books, 07500 707243

Family & pet-friendly taxis, up to 8 seats, for those who need extra care, 01892 642121

Felicity Harvest, Humanist UK Clebrant, for your namings & other ceremonies, 07708 933607

Independent travel agent specialising in family holidays worldwide, 01892 882750

KMJ Property, your local, independent Estate Agent

KW Cleaning, professional cleaning with a personal touch, 07586 830056

Mum2Mum, nearly new sales in Kent

MyChristie, Professional & Creative Graphic Design Services, 07796 105190

Radhuni Indian Takeaway, 3 Castle St, Tunbridge Wells, www.radhuniindian. co.uk, 01892 524242

RMW Services, Kitchen painting and custom painted furniture, 07761 530679

RSK BSL provides cutting-edge software development companies in UK, 01732 833111

Rural Atelier, we sell a variety of ecofriendly, ethical, sustainable and fairly traded goods, www.ruralatelier.co.uk

Sarah McIntyre specialises in bespoke baby naming ceremonies. Truly memorable, 01732 833121

The Diamond Setter, Professional Ear Piercing Services, 01892 458042

The Magical World of Children’s Books. Huge discounts. Find us on fb, 07895 243757

Tunbridge Wells Wedding Dance Company’, wedding dance lessons, 07722 844599

Vibrance Beauty, Mobile Beauty Therapist. Tonbridge & surrounding areas, 07377 994655

Xtreme2Clean, professional Carpet & upholstery care, 07903 654710

ZarabaWeb, results driven agency, web design, SEO, Logo Design, PPC Marketing, Branding, 07955 249264

Local Information Offices

Tourist Information Centre and Council office, Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge, 01732 770929

Photographers

Diana Dissington Photography, Maternity, Newborn, www.dianadissingtonphotography.com

Esther Nichols Newborn Photographer, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 07578 596183

Lottie Topping, Wedding Photography & Family Portrait Photography, 07595 988453

Lucy McKenzie Photography, Maternity, Baby & Children, Tunbridge Wells, 07863 550676

Nic Bisseker Photography - Family Portrait and action dog photography, 07879 840171

Outdoor EquipmentActivity

The Adventure Zone- try before you buy, swings, trampolines, 01732 822659

Employment Opportunities

Successful Mums help mums return to work, change career or start a business, 07761 615371

Bereaved Parents and Family Members

Financial & emotional support for families who’ve lost a young adult aged 16-25, 01323 482772

Child and Family Health

Woodland Chiropractic Clinic caring for the whole Family, Borough Green, 01732 887177

Family Bear Club, creating healthy beginnings- from pregnancy to age 2. Mother & baby wellness, 07393 995583

Hairforce, nit and head lice professional treatment, 0208 2497381

Hayley G Wellness Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, EMDR, EFT & TFT Practitioner, 07818 426171

Health Visiting Services, supporting families with a new baby or a child aged under five-years-old, 0300 7900243

Tiz Kids, mindfulness classes, 3-11 yrs, tunbridge wells. private and group sessions, 07887 951968

Tracey Cambridge, Osteopath specialising in babies, 01342 323 851

Tunbridge Wells Cloth Nappy Library, Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas, 07733 161744

Child and Family Support and Advice

Amanda Sokell Practical support for parents with a child struggling at school, 07711 183919

CASPA supporting Autistic young people and their families and adults, 07957 924297

Certified sleep consultant, newborn to 6 yrs. Gentle, tailored approaches used www.ameliapasfieldsleepconsultant. com, 07857 575723

Citizens Advice, providing free, independent, impartial and confidential advice, 08082 787810

Gemma Coe, highly qualified sleep specialist for infants and children up to 5 years - www.childsleepspecialist.co.uk, 07706 656880

The Money Advice Service, clear unbiassed money advice, 0300 500 5000 The Weller Way, helping families become fully functional through coaching and mentoring, 07825 411793

Children and Young People with Disabilities

Auditory Verbal UK- helping deaf babies and children listen and talk, 01869 325000

IMAGO, support and empower vulnerable groups, 01892 530330

Counselling Services

The Weller Way. helping families become fully functional through oaching and mentoring, 07825 411793

Domestic Abuse, Support and Advice

National Centre for Domestic Violence

www.ncdv.org.uk, 0800 970 2070

Fostering and Adoption

Anchor Foster Care, Foster Care Services, Medway & surrounding areas, 01634 283140

Mediation Services

West Kent Mediation, free family mediation for families living in West Kent, 01732 469696

Parenting Courses and Support

Baby and You, a course for new parents and their babies, 6wks-6mths, 03000 411035

Baby and You, The Ark Children Centre, 6wks-6mths, 03000 411035

Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, Baby & Child First Aid Classes, 07939 507662

New Parents Groups, Paddock Wood Children’s Centre . New Borns-Crawling, 03000 411035

Registered Children’s Complementary Therapists

Osteopath for the little ones with Ian Clutton, Integrated Health, 01732 464109

Speech and Language

Hayley Quinn, Speech Language Therapist, 07780 910992

Stay Fit and Healthy

Group and Private classes, suitable for All levels, including Prenatal/Postnatal, www.yogabymargarita.com

MyPilates group mat mixed abilities classes, Sundridge & Brasted, , 07375 200495

Tonality Dance/Aerobic Fitness Classes

- Frant Hall, Frant Near Tunbridge Wells, 07721 747201

Antenatal Services

Hey Baby 4D is a boutique private ultrasound clinic based in Tunbridge Wells, 01892 489166

KW Mother Nurture, Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Education, Group & 1-to-1 courses, 07817 512865

Providing practical and emotional support for new mothers and their families, 07974 001362

Strong Like MamaPregnancy Relaxation classes, Hypnobirthing & Breastfeeding, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

Antenatal and Postnatal Exercise

Group and Private classes, suitable for All levels, including Prenatal/Postnatal, www.yogabymargarita.com

Better Body Group, a safe environment for mums to exercise comfortably and confidently post birth, 01732 451979

Birth Holistic, Hypnobirth. Comprehensive mindbody antenatal training in Tunbridge Wells, 07702 751143

KW Mother Nurture, Pregnancy Relaxation weekly classes, Snodland, 07817 512865

Pregnancy Yoga & Postnatal Yoga with Baby Massage in Tunbridge Wells, 07702 751143

Pregnancy YOGA, Paddock Wood Children’s Centre, TW, Saturdays at 10.30am, 07885 754556

Sandrines Pilates, Mum and baby pilates, 01892 618493

Hypnobirthing

Good Birth Practice, practical & fun hypnobirthing classes, courses & workshops, 07905 986810

Strong Like Mama, hypnobirthing and antenatal - for a calm, confident birth!, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

Midwives and Doulas

Emma Mills, private midwife prenatal & postnatal care. One-off appointments/ packages of care, 07985 526595

Flourish Birth & Baby, Carole Youdan, Birth & Postnatal Doula, 07786 610328

Strong Like Mama - postnatal doula support in the early weeks with your baby, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

Breastfeeding, Weaning Help and Support

BoobieMilk Ltd, Maternity and Nursing Bra fittings and sales, 07951 600777

NCT Baby Café, Manna Café, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 522323

NCT Breastfeeding Helpline, 0300 330 0700

South Tonbridge Children’s Centre, Tonbridge, 03000 418008

Spring House Children’s Centre, Sevenoaks, 03000 411035

How Can Hypnobirthing Help with a High-risk Pregnancy?

There’s a really common misconception about hypnobirthing – that its only for so-called “natural” births. Home births. Water births. “Low-risk” births. No pain relief, no forceps and definitely no c-sections.

But this is absolute rubbish!

Hypnobirthing is made up of a number of pillars, including:

• Education – understanding physiology and how to support it (and what will hinder it)

• Mindset techniques to help with reducing fears and building confidence

• Relaxation and pain-coping techniques

• Knowledge of your rights and options and feeling able to advocate for yourself

And all of this can be applied to any kind of birth scenario!

So here are 3 ways in which hypnobirthing can really help if you are having a high-risk pregnancy:

1. It helps you to relax and bond with your baby

Pregnancy can be a really anxiety-inducing time. Not only are you coping with big physical changes and huge life changes, but your body’s default position is to be more anxious. Yes, really! Your amygdala (the part of your brain that controls your emergency-response, putting you into freeze-fight-flight-fawn) is 4 times larger during pregnancy! So that increased anxiety that you’re feeling – it’s totally normal and to be expected! Throw in a high-risk pregnancy and you have a recipe for a pretty stressful time.

But, whilst your amygdala can be life-saving, those perceived threats often aren’t really there. So we need it to pipe down a little! It can be really difficult to bond with your baby and enjoy your pregnancy, if you’re constantly in a state of “but what if…?!” My client’s often describe hypnobirthing as a complete game-changer when it comes to their ability to relax, connect with their baby, and even get a better night’s sleep! (The holy grail, right?!)

2. It helps you to make decisions about birth, interventions and the care that you receive

Every felt like a rabbit in the headlights? Totally stressed and worried and unable to think properly. You may have experienced this during an antenatal appointment, particularly if you were hearing words like “high-risk’, ‘induce labour early’ or ‘c-section’.

When your body jumps into that stress response, it’s way harder to think clearly. This makes some of the big decisions about how and where you plan to give birth really difficult. It can also leave many women feeling that they have no voice

and that someone else is making these decisions for them. Not only are you the only one who can make decisions about your birth (it’s the law!) but we know from research that parents who are not involved in decision-making are more likely to suffer birth trauma. Hypnobirthing helps you to gain the knowledge and confidence to decide what is best for you and your baby. Whether that’s an elective caesarean or a water birth in your lounge! A great question to ask yourself is this: Am I making this decision from a place of fear or fact?

3. It helps you to support your body (and your baby!) through the stages of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period

However and wherever you give birth, you’re still going through the same hormonal (and to some extent, physical) process. We can influence things like which hormones are being produced, your levels of blood-loss, your breastmilk-supply and your postnatal recovery. Hypnobirthing enables you to support your body through that process. So even if you end up having all the intervention and all the drugs (whether that’s part of your plan or not), you still feel informed about how to support your body and your baby – and feel calmer and more in control throughout!

Rachel Quickenden

Strong Like Mama

Hypnobirthing & breastfeeding courses, antenatal & postnatal support

Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks & Online

Baby & Toddler • Preschooler Groups

Strong Like Mama - prenatal breastfeeding preparation and postnatal support, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

Children’s and Family Centres

Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 03000 420995

Harmony Children’s Centre, Rusthall, 03000 420890

Little Forest Children Centre, Tunbridge Wells, 03000 420892

Little Foxes Children’s Centre, Waveney Road, North Tonbridge, 03000 418008

Paddock Wood Children’s Centre, open week days 9am-12pm. Activities for 0-5 yrs, 03000 411035

South Tonbridge Children’s Centre, Tonbridge Youth Hub, 03000 418008

Southborough Children’s Centre, 03000 420891

Spring House Children’s Centre, Sevenoaks, 03000 421137

The Ark Childrens Centre, Broadwater Lane, 03000 414600

West Kingsdown Children’s Centre, 01474 854624

Babysitters Childmindersand

Angel Placements Childcare Agency, 01622 815271

Nannies and Au Pairs

A TRAVEL NANNY, professional Nanny providing travel nannying all year round, 07852 345124

Angel Placements Childcare Agency, 01622 815271

County Nannies, meeting the needs of parents and childcarers, 01795 520060 East Green Childcare Services, taking care of all your childcare needs, 01732 838417

Elizabeth Henry Nannies: Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Nursery Staff, babysitting, 01732 851313

Katie Nanny, professional Nanny Ad Hoc, Daytime, Evening, Travel, Temporary, Emergency, 07852 345124

The Little Au Pair Agency: Bromley based, small, friendly, covering the UK, 020 8462 6041 Tinies Childcare, 0203 6918828

Baby and Toddler Groups

Baby Yoga with Margarita, postnatal yoga for mums, gentle baby yoga and massage for babies under 10 months, www.yogabymargarita.com

At home fun Mama & Baby/child workouts, suitable for all ages incl, prenatal, 07707 346552

Baby Sensory, baby development classes from birth to 13 months in Frant, TW, 07921 998654

Baby Stay and Play, The Ark Childrens Centre, Broadwater Lane, 03000 414600

CYCLEme TOTS, Mid-Kent Classes, 2-7 years, 07739 389281

Dad & Me 0-5yrs Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 01892 541118

Daddy and Me 0-5yrs, Pantiles Baptist Ch, Frant Rd, Tunbridge Wells 2nd Sat am, 01892 521093

Nature Makers is a nature based arts and crafts class for children aged 0-6, 07415 780943

SEVENOAKS, Baby and Parent Cinema Club, Stag Community Arts Centre, Tues10.30am, 01732 450175

Sing and Sign Bromley & Sevenoaks, for babies from 5 months to 2.5yrs, singandsignbromley@gmail.com

Toddler Sense, toddler adventure classes from 13 months to 4 years in Frant, TW, 07921 998654

Tots Play Baby and Toddler Development classes, Paddock Wood and Tonbridge www.totsplay.co.uk/tonbridge

Trinity Theatre, mums and babies film club, 01892 500673

Father’s Groups

Dad & Me 0-5yrs Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 01892 541118

Pandas Playgroup Daddy and Me, 2nd Saturday mornings 0-11yrs, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521903

Mother’s Groups

Singing Mamas, St Stephen’s Church Community Centre, Tonbridge, Mondays 10.30-12, www.lauralamn.com/singingmamas

Baby and AdditionalToddler Needs Groups

The Children’s Trust School Taddies Playgroup for children with complex needs, 01737 365810

Baby and Toddler Yoga

Baby Yoga with Margarita, postnatal yoga for mums, gentle baby yoga and massage for babies under 10 months, 07305 622446

Baby Bumpkin: Age 6 weeks-2 yrs, Baby Massage and Yoga, 07511 048803

Banana Studio Yoga, Toddlertastic Yoga Club. Pre School & Youth Yoga Courses, 07834 518619

Creating healthy beginnings- from pregnancy to age 2. Mother & baby wellness, 07393 995583

Fitness and Form, mother and baby pilates class, www.fitnessandform.co.uk, 07913 994432

Mummy & Me Pilates Classes every Wednesday at 11am at Pembury Pavilion, , 07876 787869

Postnatal Yoga for Mum & Baby Massage, Yoga and songs for babes!, 07702 751143

Tatty Bumpkin, Sevenoaks, fun yoga-inspired activity, 6wks-7yrs, 07870 598606

Yoga for children 4+ Available for group sessions in schools or youth clubs, 07885 754556

Zen Baby Massage, Baby Massage & Yoga, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, Tunbridge Wells, www. zenbabymassageyoga.com, 07539 501402

Baby and Toddler Massage

Baby and Toddler Explorers, for 0-2 years, for your child’s sensory development, 07947 380135

Baby Massage, for babies 6-16 weeks, Sevenoaks, 07788 971627

Baby Yoga and massage classes and courses in Tunbridge Wells, www. yogabymargarita.com

Blissful Bébé Massage group and private baby massage courses, 07732 808623

KW Mother Nurture, Baby Massage, Snodland, 0-12months, 07817 512865

Baby and Toddler Music and Dance

Babee Ballet, ages 2.5-5yrs. Buzzie Bee Ballet fun! Various locations and times, 07889 647338

babyballet Song and Dance Academy, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, 07809 148348

Cascade Dance: Creative Dance for 3&4 years with Cascade in Tunbridge Wells, 07540 724027

Colourstrings Music Classes, Tunbridge Wells, babies - 7yrs, various groups, 01892 559319

Gymboree Play and Music, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, 0-5 yrs, 07827 910978

Gymboree Play and Music, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, 0-5 yrs, 07308 160024

Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552

Monkey Music - Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Pembury, Hildenborough, 01892 671997

Mummy and Me Ballet with Just Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864517

Musical Bumps Music Classes with traditional songs, lullabies and musical games, 07784 737183

Tatty Bumpkin, Yoga and Music 2-7yrs, 07511 048803

Baby and Toddler Signing and Communication

Sing and Sign Baby Signing the fun way, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, rebeccaclowsingandsign@gmail.com

Baby and SwimmingToddler

Aquatots, Strood, Sevenoaks, Sidcup & Orpington. 10 weeks - 5yrs, www. aquatots.com, 0208 6886488

Little Fishes, parent and baby/toddler/ children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211

Mini Splashers Baby & Toddler swimming lessons, private warm pool, East Grinstead. Wednesday AM, 07990 534463

Puddle Ducks, Swimming classes from 0-4 yrs - Sevenoaks, Hildenborough & Tunbridge Wells, 01892 617246

Baby & Toddler • Preschooler Groups

SwimKidz NW Kent & Sevenoaks, for Pregnancy, Babies, Toddlers and Children, 07809 227637

Water Babies East Sussex & Tunbridge Wells. Lessons from birth to 5 years, 01424 892568

Preschooler’s Dance and Drama

Babyballet Song and Dance Academy, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, 07809 148348

Cascade Dance: Creative Dance for 3&4 years with Cascade in Tunbridge Wells, 07540 724027

Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 2yrs+, 01892 542549

Drama Kids, Kindy Drama, preschool classes, 2½-5 yrs, www,dramakids.co.uk, 07587 006176

Evolution Dance Academy, ballet, street, musical theatre, several venues, 2yrs+, 07709 348723

Firefly Dance School, Ballet, Modern, Tap, National, Irish Boys/Girls, all ages, 07734 816989

Inception Dance, fun, lively ballet and dance classes, Hartfield, 2yrs+, 07920 181454

Jigsaw Performing Arts, 3-18 years, Sevenoaks, 020 8447 4530

KA Dance Academy, Ballet, Tap and Stage, 3yrs+, Crockham Hill Village Hall, 07810 443575

Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552

Mini Motion, creative parent/toddler classes, Crowborough, T’ Wells, Langton Grn, 07734 863791

Razzamataz FREE TASTER SESSIONS in Singing Dance & Drama for ages 2-18, 07401 801318

Showtime Performing Arts 3.5yrs+ Malling School Oxted School Weekends Only, 07749 650222

Southborough School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 3yrs+, 01892 531632

Theatre Train Mini’s Dance Act Sing 4-5yrs, 07710 478246

Preschooler’s Gym and Physical Play

Charlton Football Coaching 3-5yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 442365

Jumping Beans: Creative, physical and fun classes, 3mths-5yrs, 07768 038172

Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 18mths-7yrs, 0208 432 0982

Pre School Gymnastics, 6mths-3yrs with parents or 3-4yrs, 01892 540744

Preschool Gymnastics and Trampoline, U5yrs, Angel Leisure Centre, 01732 359966

Ready Steady Sport - Multi sport for all children 3yrs upwards, 07764 187401

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Toddlers Gym, 01732 442365

Tiggers Trampolining Time, Preschool, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 442365

Toddler Gym, under 5yrs Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Toddler Sports, U5yrs, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 442364

Toddler Trampolining under 5yrs

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 442365

Want to learn to dance and have fun? evolution Dance academy classes are for you!

Preschooler’s

Educational and Multilingual Sessions

Caroline Cunnington-King, French tutor, Tonbridge, 07884 255749

Kidslingo Preschool French and Spanish, from 18 months, 07726 590289

Preschooler’s

Multisensory Sessions

Baby Massage, Rhyme and Music, Sevenoaks, 4 -18 months, 07788 971627

Preschooler’s Music and Movement

Brittens Music Colourstrings

Kindergarten music classes for 0-7

Tunbidge Wells, 07724 466064

Family Music Fun 3mths-5yrs Angel Centre, Tonbridge, Friday am’s, 01732 359966

Hartbeeps, various venues, 07795 103197

Humpty Dumpty Club Music and Movement, 07860 801173

Little Notes Music Classes by top notch musicians, 01892 300103

Monkey Music - Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Pembury, Hildenborough, 01892 671997

Street, MuSical theatre, Ballet, MODERN, TAP, conteMporary & perforMance Group iDta exaMS offereD, with a 100% paSS rate Bi-annual dance show claSSeS in eDenBriDGe & linGfielD contact us for more details on: 07709 348723 or evolutionda@outlook.com

Music Bugs, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, 07738 878821

Musical Bumps Music Classes with traditional songs and musical games, 07784 737183

Pipsqueaks Music, Otford, 07951 587806

Preschooler’s Swimming

Alison Marks Swim School, Hildenborough, 3yrs+, 01732 365440

Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 3 years+, 01732 455800

Puddle Ducks, Swimming classes from 0-4 yrs - Sevenoaks, Hildenborough & Tunbridge Wells, 01892 617246

Soft Play Centres

Buzy Bee’s, Soft Play Area and Café and outside toys, Ash, 0 to 12 years, 01474 874118

Edenbridge Leisure Centre 0-4yrs, 01732 442364

Godstone Farm Playbarn, www.godstonefarm.co.uk

Little St Sevenoaks, Children’s Role Play Centre, 01732 668347

Minor Mania, soft play, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 752042

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Evolution Dance Academy

Daycare Nurseries

7 Acorns Day Nursery, Sevenoaks. 0-5 years. Enquire now www.7acorns.co.uk, 07803697404

BRENCHLEY, Kinderversity Pre-school, wrap around care, holiday clubs, 0-11 years, 01892 458231

DUNTON GREEN, Broughton Cottage Day Nursery, TN13, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 462339

EDENBRIDGE, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, 3 months - 5 years, 01732 605341

HILDENBOROUGH, Stables Daycare, TN11, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 833266 Ofsted Registered Childminder ‘Trish’s Tiddlers’ Please call for availability, 07940 029793

PADDOCK WOOD, Barnies Day Nursery, Hop Farm, 3 months to 5 years, 01622 872788

PENSHURST, Well Place Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 mths-5 yrs, 01892 870118

SEVENOAKS Day Nursery, Otford Road,

Nurseries • Preschools • Independent Schools

TN14, 01732 460384

SEVENOAKS, Acorns Day Nursery, TN13, 6 months to 5 years, 01732 459162

SEVENOAKS, Asquith Nursery and Preschool, TN13, 0330 057 6242

SEVENOAKS, Busy Bees Children’s Day Nursery, TN13, 6wks-5yrs, 01732 450466

SEVENOAKS, Oakley Day Nursery, TN13, 3 months -5 years, 01732 459651

SEVENOAKS, Steps to School Day Nursery, TN15, 3 months - 4 years, 01732 780431

SEVENOAKS, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN13, 01732 742252

SOUTHBOROUGH, Asquith Woodlands Day Nursery, TN4, 0330 057 9741

TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery and Preschool, Pembury Road, TN9, 0370 218

8553

TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery, West Kent College, Brook Street, TN9, 0330 057

3654

TONBRIDGE, Barnies Day Nursery, Hadlow, TN11, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 850033

TONBRIDGE, Hilden Oaks Nursery, TN10, 3mths+, 01732 353941

TONBRIDGE, Oaklands Day Nursery, TN9, 4mths-5yrs, 01732 353486

TONBRIDGE, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN9, 01732 500565

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Asquith Day Nursery and Preschool, TN4, 0333 920 2726

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Forest Park Nursery and Pre-School, TN2, 0-5yrs, 01892 512313

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Juniors Day Nursery, 07940 728905

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Cottage, Breakfast / Tea available, 2-4 yrs, two sites, 07702 180487

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Rascals Nursery, TN1, 6 months-5 years, 01892 313245

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, Knights Park, TN2, 01892 882795

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Rainbow Creche and Nursery, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, TN4, 01892 517215

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Georges’ Childrens Project Nursery, TN4, babies-5yrs, 01892 543982

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN4, 01892 531128

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Green Cave Day Nursery, TN1, 6mth-5yrs, 01892 800033

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Tunbridge Wells Nursery and Montessori PreSchool, 3mth-5yrs, 01892 540068

Montessori Nurseries

SEVENOAKS, Hollybush Montessori Nursery, TN14, 07984 133318

SEVENOAKS, Moniques Montessori Day Nursery, 01732 452931

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, New World Montessori, Linden Park Cricket Club, Fir Tree Road, 07787 155247

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Tunbridge Wells Nursery and Montessori PreSchool, 3mth-5yrs, 01892 540068

Sessional Preschools and Nurseries

BIDBOROUGH, Village Nursery School, Village Hall, TN3, 2 to 5 years, 07517 145731

CHIDDINGSTONE, Chiddingstone Nursery School, TN8, 2 to 4 years, 01892 871315

EDENBRIDGE Nursery School, Edenbridge Primary School, 3 to 4 yrs, 01732 863787

EDENBRIDGE, Church House Preschool, Rickards Hall, 07748 673798

EDENBRIDGE, Marsh Green Preschool, St John’s Church, 01732 864553

EDENBRIDGE, St Paulinus PreSchool, 2-5 years, 07796 795811

FORDCOMBE, Fordcombe PreSchool, Village Hall, 07895 472610 Groombridge, Groombridge PreSchool, 01892 861113

HADLOW Community Pre School, 2 to 5 years, 01732 853225

HARTFIELD, Hartfield Playschool, am and pm sessions, 2 -5 years, 01892 770830

HILDENBOROUGH, Stocks Green Preschool, TN11, 2½ to 5years, 01732 834115

HILDENBOROUGH, The Oaks Nursery, Riding Lane, TN11, 01732 834401

LANGTON GREEN, Little Birches Nursery and Pre School, day care from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 01892 862943

Little Fosse Nursery, Fosse Bank School

2-3yrs, 01732 834212

PADDOCK WOOD, Scalliwags PreSchool, 01892 835980

PEMBURY School House Nursery, TN2, 2-5 years, 01892 825580

PENSHURST, Penshurst Pre-School, Village Hall, 2 -5 years, 01892 870250

RIVERHEAD, St. Mary’s PreSchool Group, Village Hall, 07502 428413

SEAL, Top Banana PreSchool, 2-4 years, 07958 528808

SEVENOAKS, Bradbourne Park PreSchool, grds of Sevenoaks Primary, 2¾ to 5 years, 01732 779149

SEVENOAKS, Chevening School Nursery, TN13, 2½-5 years, 01732 452342

SEVENOAKS, Halstead Nursery, Otford Lane, TN14, 2-5 years, 07950 681846

SEVENOAKS, Pipkins Nursery School Chevening, TN14, 2-5 years, 07480 832356

SEVENOAKS, Platt School Nursery, TN15, 2-5 years, 01732 886600

SEVENOAKS, Plaxtol Nursery School, TN15, 2½-5yrs, 01732 811395

SEVENOAKS, Radnor House Nursery, 2.5 years +, 01959 563720

SEVENOAKS, Spring Board PreSchool, TN13, 2 years 3 mths-4 years, 01732 452039

SEVENOAKS, St Lawrence PreSchool, TN15, 01732 763354

SEVENOAKS, Steps to School Day Nursery, TN15, 2 - 4 years, 01732 780431

SEVENOAKS, The Children’s Workshop, TN13, 2-5 years, 01732 741391

SEVENOAKS, Weald PreSchool, Church Road, 01732 450272

SOUTHBOROUGH, Holden Park Preschool, 2 to 5 years, 01892 520626

SOUTHBOROUGH, Southborough Preschool, Community Centre, Crundwell Rd, 2-5 years, 01892 538666

SPELDHURST, Kinderversity, Village Hall, St Mary’s Lane, 07787 483520

The Little Learning Tree Preschool @ Salvation Army TW, for children 2-5 years, 07948 085991

The Little Learning Tree Preschool, Number One Community Centre, TN2, 2-5 yr, 07925 177730

TONBRIDGE, Brenchley Preschool Limited, 2-5 years, 01892 724261

TONBRIDGE, Capel Preschool Playgroup, 01892 833363

TONBRIDGE, Delarue Crickets Pre-School (2-5 Years), Welland Rd, TN10 3TD, 07496 288372

TONBRIDGE, East Peckham Preschool, 01622 871268

TONBRIDGE, Happy Faces PreSchool, Hectorage Rd, TN9, 2 to 5 years, 01732 368823

TONBRIDGE, Horsmonden Kindergarten, 2-5 years, TN12, 01892 724805

TONBRIDGE, Longmead Nursery (Robin Class), 3-5 years, 01732 350601

TONBRIDGE, Playaway Preschool, Cage Green School, TN10, 01732 354325

TONBRIDGE, Roselands Preschool, Woodlands School Grounds, TN10, 01732 368580

TONBRIDGE, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Nursery School, TN9, 2-5 yrs, 01732 358000

TONBRIDGE, STEPS, St Stephens Church Pre School, Waterloo Road TN9, 01732 363642

TONBRIDGE, Tots Teachers Preschool, 07752 127522

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Bishops Down Primary School Nursery 3+ yrs, 01892 520114

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Hawkenbury Nursery School, Forest Road, 07833 772857

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Dragon’s Playgroup at St George’s, 01892 543982

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Owls, Toch Hall, 07840 977238

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Rascals Preschool, TN1, 2 -5 years, 01892 313244

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Manor Road PreSchool, 07972 739852

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Nivan Lodge PreSchool, King Charles the Martyr Hall, 2-4 yrs, 07563 908977

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Niven Lodge PreSchool Nursery, Tunbridge Wells TN2, 01892 547259

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Augustine’s Nursery, TN4, 01892 542783

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St James’ Church PreSchool, TN2, 07905 276612

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Matthew’s High Brooms PreSchool, Church Hall, TN4, 2-5 years, 07768 518191

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St. Luke’s Nursery School, St Luke’s Church Hall, TN4, 2½4yrs, 01892 619955

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Rocking Horse Nursery, TN1, 2 yrs+, 01892 532704

Independent Schools

Beechwood Sacred Heart, Tunbridge Wells 3-18yrs, 01892 532747

Fosse Bank School and Fosse Bank Kindergarten, Hildenborough 2-11yrs, 01732 834212

Hilden Grange School, Tonbridge, co-ed, 3-13 years, 01732 351169

Hilden Oaks Preparatory School & Nursery, Tonbridge, 01732 353941

Holmewood House School, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells 3-13yrs, 01892 860000

Kent College Prep School, Pembury 2.511yrs, 01892 822006

Kent College Senior School, Pembury TN2, 11-18yrs, 01892 822006

New Beacon School, Sevenoaks, boys 4-13yrs, 01732 452131

Primary Schools

Radnor House Prep School, Sevenoaks, 01959 564320

Radnor House Senior School, Sevenoaks, 01959 563720

Rose Hill School, Tunbridge Wells, 3-13yrs, 01892 525591

Russell House School, Otford, Sevenoaks, 01959 522352

Sackville School, Hildenborough 1118yrs, 01732 838888

Sacred Heart School, Wadhurst 3-11yrs, 01892 783414

Sevenoaks Preparatory School, 2½-13 years, 01732 762336

Sevenoaks School, co-ed, day and boarding, 11-18yrs, 01732 455133

Solefield School, boys, Sevenoaks TN13, 4-13yrs, 01732 452142

St Michael’s Preparatory School, Otford 3-13yrs, 01959 522137

The Granville School, Sevenoaks girls 3-11yrs boys 3-4yrs, 01732 453039

The Mead School, Tunbridge Wells TN2, co-ed, 3-11yrs, 01892 525837

The Schools at Somerhill, 3 schools, preprep co-ed, boys 3-13yrs, girls 3-11yrs, 01732 352124

The Schools at Somerhill, Derwent Lodge, Tonbridge TN11, girls, 7-11 years, 01732 352124

The Schools at Somerhill, Somerhill Pre-Prep Tonbridge TN11, co-ed, 3-7 yrs, 01732 352124

The Schools at Somerhill, Yardley Court, Tonbridge TN11, boys, 7-13 years, 01732 352124

Tonbridge School, boys, day and boarding, 13-18 years, 01732 365555

Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks 3-18yrs, 01732 451334

Primary Schools

Bishops Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, 3-11 years, 01892 520114

Brenchley and Matfield Primary School, Tonbridge TN12, 4-11 years, 01892 722929

Broadwater Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN2, 4-11 years, 01892 527588

Cage Green Primary School, Tonbridge, 4-11 years, 01732 354325

Edenbridge Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 863787

Fordcombe Cof E Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN3, 01892 740224

Four Elms Primary School, Edenbridge, 4 to 11 years, 01732 700274

Ide Hill Cof E Primary School, Sevenoaks, 4-11 years, 01732 750389

Ightham Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882405

Kemsing Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 761236

Langton Green Primary School, 01892 862648

Long Mead Community Primary School, Tonbridge, 3-11 years, 01732 350601

Longmead Community Primary School, 01732 350601

Paddock Wood Primary School, Paddock Wood, 01892 833654

Pembury Primary School, 4-11 years, 01892 822259

Penshurst Primary School, Penshurst

TN11, 01892 870446

Platt Primary School, TN15, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882596

Rusthall Primary School, TN4, 01892 520582

Seal Primary School, Seal, 5-11 years, 01732 762388

Sevenoaks Primary School, TN13, 4-11 years, 01732 453952

Shoreham Village School, Sevenoaks

TN14, 4 to 11 years, 01959 522228

Southborough C Of E Primary School, 01892 529682

Speldhurst C of E Primary School, 4-11years, 01892 863044

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN4, 01892 529796

St George’s C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882401

St James School, 7- 11 years, 01892 523006

St Johns C of E Infant School, Sevenoaks

TN13, 01732 453944

St John’s Cof E Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN4, 4-11 years, 01892 678980

St Katharine’s Knockholt Church of England Primary, Sevenoaks TN14, 4 to 11 yrs, 01959 532237

St Lawrence C of E Primary School, Sevenoaks TN15, 4 to 11 years, 01732 761393

St Mary the Virgin C of E Primary School, Hartfield, 4 to 11 years, 01892 770221

St Michael’s Primary School, Withyham, 4 to 11 years, 01892 770307

Temple Grove Academy, Tunbridge Wells, 4-11 years, 01892 520562

Weald Primary School, come and visit us just outside Sevenoaks to find out more, 01732 463307

West Kingsdown CE Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01474 853484

Woodlands Primary School, Tonbridge, 01732 355577

Tutoring, standard school subjects and 11+

11+ mock tests and revision courses

Tunbridge Wells run by experienced tutors, 07517 861487

English all ages to A level/IB, Creative Writing, French, 07786 392763

Exams Access Arrangements Assessor

(Y5-Y13) available now West Kent/ Sussex, 07504 939649

Extra Tuition Centre, all over Kent, 11+, 0800 917 4194

First Class Learning in Sevenoaks maths and English tuition for all ages, 07760 419307

Fleet Tutors: Britain’s Leading Tutoring Service Provider, 0333 920 9629

IELTS Exam Lessons. 1:1 with very experienced teacher. Tunbridge Wells area, 07504 939649

Private Tutoring

Kip McGrath, English and Maths Tuition, Tunbridge Wells, 6-16 years, 01892 458184

Kumon Maths, Sevenoaks, 01342 851221

Kumon Maths, Tonbridge, 01622 817544

Lyn Wurf private tutor - I teach primary Maths/English/touch typing from my home, 07792 052292

Private tutor, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas, primary school, 11+, SATs, www.yltuition.com

Bradbourne Riding Centre (Riding for the Disabled), Sevenoaks, 01732 453592

Arts and Crafts

Little Springers: Baking, cooking, Crafts, Gardening, Music 3yrs+, 07768 466327

Nature Makers is a nature based arts and crafts class for children aged 0-6, 07415 780943

The Ceramic Studio provide pottery classes for adults and children, www. theceramicstudio.co.uk

Basketball

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre 14-15yrs, 01732 442365

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, under 16s, 01892 540744

Ceramic Painting Studios

The Handwriting Tutor Kent, Learn neat, legible and joined up handwriting, www. thehandwritingtutorkent.co.uk Tutor English GCSE. Very experienced teacher. Tunbridge Wells area, 07504 939649

Foreign Language Tuition

Caroline Cunnington-King, French and Spanish Tutor, Tonbridge, 07884 255749

Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, conversational german tuition, 01342 811099

German Saturday School, Tonbridge Kidslingo Spanish Classes, 07984 207908

My Spanish Tutor, One to One Online Spanish Tuition for All Ages and Levels, 07545 018144

Sevenoaks English Language Centre, english for foreigners, 07717 214041 Spanish for children, Edenbridge rea, native teacher, 07917 744515

Tonbridge Russian School, Beginners to GCSE and A-level, 10yrs experience, 3yrs+, 07715 559035

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

Caroline Stinton, Piano, Bassoon and theory lessons, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 524315

Classical singing lessons Tunbridge Wells from beginners to advanced. all ages, 01892 538453

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes

Sevenoaks! Electronic keyboard group classes 4+yrs, www.funkymonkey.info, 01732 457100

Joe’s Academy of Music: music for all ages and abilities, Tunbridge Wells, 07938 226435

Timothy Lowe ARCM, FISM Expert piano and theory tuition, 07588 549622

Tunbridge Wells Music Lessons - Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Piano - Tunbridge Wells, 07904 320750

TW Music School: Drum, Guitar, Bass, Vocal Piano, 01892 750157

Activities for additional needs children

A place to be, Creative, sensory fun for kids with or without disabilities. 1-2-1 at home support, 07837 576611

The Ceramic Studio provide pottery classes for adults and children, www. theceramicstudio.co.uk

Circus Skills

Showtime Performing Arts 3.5yrs+ Malling School Oxted School Weekends Only, 07749 650222

Climbing

Chimera Climbing Centre, a vibrant and modern public amenity, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 457294

Clip n Climb, Indoor climbing arena for adults and children, 01732 753330

Extreme Ventures, outdoor rock climbing courses, nr Tunbridge Wells, 6yrs+, 07835 528548

Kent and Sussex Climbing Indoor, Climbing Academy 6yrs+, 01892 673167

Kids @ Chimera, minimum age 5 years (under 16’s adult supervision required), 01892 457294

Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670

The Climbing Experience Fun Wall and Bouldering Gym, Maidstone 4+, 01622 677977

Cricket

Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club 7yrs+, 01892 825513

Cycling

CYCLEme TOTS, Mid-Kent Classes, 2-7 years, 07739 389281

Southborough and District Wheelers, 8yrs+, 01892 537758

Dance and Theatre Arts

Act II Academy of Drama & Performing Arts, LAMDA Teaching in the Sevenoaks Area, 01732 463293

Cannon Holt Irish dance, classes for children and adults from age 3 years, Tonbridge & Aylesford, 07977 500673

D2Dance School: Ballet, Modern, Street, Singing, Tap, Musical Theatre 3yrs-adult, 07709 173256

Dance Academy Sevenoaks, RAD Ballet Cont tap Modern, Commercial Jazz, 3yrs+, 01732 469806

Dancing Boutique, 82 Victoria Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529720

A-Z Activities for Children 5-16yrs

First Aid Courses for Children

British Red Cross, 0800 028 0831

Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, Family First Aid Classes, 07939 507662

St John Ambulance Kent, enquiries, 0344 770 4800

Fitness and Activity Clubs

‘A’ Team Fun Club, 5-12yrs,Sat 09:3012:00, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 772685

At home fun Mama & Baby/child workouts, suitable for all ages incl, prenatal, 07707 346552

Mummy & Me Pilates Classes every Wednesday at 11am at Pembury Pavilion, 07876 787869

Sarah’s Runners, Nevill Pavillion Cricket Ground, TN2 5ES, minimum age 17 years, 07900 825836

Sevenoaks Nordic Walking, 01732 453271

Target Shooting School - Term time classes, holiday workshops, parties 8-18 yrs, 07426 301849

TeenFit and Junior Spin 11-15yrs, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Football

Charlton Football Coaching 3-13yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 442365

Lamberhurst Golf Club, Tunbridge Wells 6yrs+, 01892 890591

Nevill Golf Club, Tunbridge Wells 6yrs+, 01892 525818

Poult Wood Golf Centre, Tonbridge 8yrs+, 01732 364039

Tonbridge Golf Centre 3yrs+, 01732 353281

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Gymnastics

Gymnastic Club Kent, Tunbridge Wells, all ages, 01892 550530

Gymnastics, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 772685

Gymspire offers quality gymnastic classes to children of all abilities and ages, www.gymspireacademy.com

Kent College Gymnastics Academy Gym lessons 5-18yrs, 01892 822006

PreSchool, Juniors, 7-11yrs and Tramps, 5-14yrs, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Gymnastics, 4-16yrs, 01732 442365

Hockey

Tunbridge Wells Hockey Club 6-16yrs, Email via website

Tunbridge Wells Inline Hockey Club 6yrs+, 01892 535439

Horseriding

Drama Kids, Otford, Sevenoaks, 5-18yrs, www.dramakids.co.uk, 01689 812336

Evolution Dance Academy, ballet, street, musical theatre, Edenbridge area, 2yrs+, 07709 348723

Firefly Dance School, Ballet, Modern, Tap, National, Irish Boys/Girls, all ages, 07734 816989

Happy Me Kids, fun and funky dance classes for your child in Tunbridge Wells, 07427 371396

Inception Dance, fun, lively ballet and dance classes, Hartfield, 2yrs+, 07920 181454

Italia Conti, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529112

Jigsaw Performing Arts, 3-18 years, Sevenoaks, 01732 386053

JPA Academy, Acting Singing Dancing Academy 6-18yrs, 07870 460687

Judy Hamlet School of Dance, Kemsing - Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street for 3yrs+, 07971 679055

Just Dance: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864517

Kent College Theatre Academy, Theatre and Drama lessons, 5-18yrs, 01892 822006

Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, from babies to adults, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552

Make Believe Sevenoaks, Sing, Act, Dance Ages 3-18, 0208 123 7927

Medway School of Dance, Tonbridge, Latin Ballroom and Disco Dance 3 yrs+, 01732 358355

Pauline Quirke Academy Summer School, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, 07961 387798

Perform weekly drama, dance and singing class for 4-7yrs and 7-12yrs, 020 7255 9120

Razzamataz FREE TASTER SESSIONS in Singing Dance & Drama for ages 2-18, 07401 801318

Showtime Stage Schools now in Kent & Medway, Sat & Sun 4-18yrs Free Trials, 01732 430300

SJ School of Dance Academy 5yrs+, 07880 499801

Southborough School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529720

Stagecoach Performing Arts, 4-16 yrs, Tonbridge, 01444 456208

The Dance Studio, 2.5yrs+ Ballet, Tap and Jazz. T Wells, Paddock Wood, Otford, 07812 565826

The Talentz Musical Theatre 5-16yrs, 07899 998249

Theatre Train Dance Act Sing 6-18yrs, 07710 478246

Trinity Youth Theatre 8-18yrs, 01892 500673

VR School of Dance, Ballet, Street

Jazz, Modern, Musical, Sevenoaks, 07539 551568

Fencing

Junior Fencing, School ages, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Royal Tunbridge Wells Fencing Club, 7 years +, 07786 000488

D&D Footie Focus, weekend and evening football coaching for 2½ to 8 years, 07969 669153

First Class Football: Advanced Football Skills Coaching 2yrs+, 07929 861394

Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, up to 7 years, 0208 432 0982

Pure Football Academy, Additional Training, Kent & Sussex, 18mnths - 14yrs, 07872 864016

The Rondos Advanced Football Academy, 5-18yrs, Hildenborough, 01892 822554

Toddler Football, up to 4yrs, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 442364

Tonbridge Invicta FC, New! Girls Football for 11yrs+, football club and coaching, 07891 626537

Tunbridge Wells Foresters FC, Football Club and coaching 5yrs+, 07718 393138

Tunbridge Wells Ladies FC, Girls Football 5-16yrs, 07801 045941

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, Fun Footie 5-7yrs, Girls 11-14yrs, Junior U16yrs, 01892 540744

Golf

Hever Castle Golf Club 5yrs+, 01732 700771

Hilden Golf Centre, Tonbridge 3yrs+, 01732 833607

Knole Park Golf Club, Sevenoaks, junior membership 11-17 years, 01732 452150

Bradbourne Riding Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 453592

Hadlow College Equestrian Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 852204 , 01732 853588

Matfield and District Riders Association, 5yrs+, 01892 836058

Orchid Riding School, 6yrs+, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 652020

Riding Farm Equestrian Centre, 4yrs+, Hildenborough, 01732 838717

South Farm Riding Stables, 5yrs+, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864807

Wellgrove Farm Stables, Pembury 3yrs+, 01892 822087

White Rocks Farm Western Riding, near Sevenoaks, 01732 761888

Leisure Centres

Angel Leisure Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF, 01732 359966

Edenbridge leisure Centre, Stangrove Park, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5LU, 01732 442364

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Mascalls Court Rd, Tonbridge TN12 6NZ, 01892 838290

Everyone Activey Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, 01732 442364

Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, 01732 442365

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

All Things Party • Holiday Schemes & Activities

Martial Arts, Self Defence

Bushido Judokan, Tunbridge Wells 5yrs+, 07823 441460

Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Sevenoaks, Edenbridge, Westerham, Hildenborough, 01342 302192

Fortitude Taekwondo, Martial Arts for ALL ages and abilities in Tunbridge Wells. 4 WEEK FREE TRIAL, 01342 302192

Frontier School of Karate and Kickboxing (FSK), Crowborough, 3yrs+, 07970 686054

Oaks Martial Arts, 3yrs+, Sevenoaks, Hildenborough, Edenbridge, 01732 759988

PPCKD Self Defence for children as young as 3.5 years. Fun, fitness and friends, 07590 559421

Sama SouthEast, Karate School from 4yrs+ Kickboxing School from 7yrs+, www.samasoutheast.co.uk, 01444 461889

Shinseido Karate, Riverhead Parish Hall, Sevenoaks, 18yrs+, 07710 437485

Synergy Taekwondo, 4yrs to adult. Angel Centre & Delarue Hall www. tonbridgetkd.co.uk, 07973 613221

Multiple Sports

EXCEL Fitness Programme, 11-16yrs, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Kickstart Fitness mixed games 5-10yrs, Angel CentreTonbridge, 01732 772690

Langton Green Community Sports Association, 01892 862967

Multi sports for 3-16yrs 3rd Sun 13:0014:30 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 5yrs +, 01892 540744

Music Groups, Centres

Brittens Music School, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 559319

West Kent Music Centre - Music lessons and groups for musicians of all ages, 01622 358408

Outdoor Pursuits Centres

Bowles, Eridge Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665

Rollerblading and Skateboarding

Tunbridge Wells Tigers Inline Roller Hockey 7yrs+, 01892 535439

Rugby

Rugby Tots for 2-7 yr olds, weekday and weekend classes throughout West Kent, 0345 3130807

Tunbridge Wells RFC Girls RugbyYears 7-13 girls only / Years R-6 Mixed, 07753 933936

Snow Sports

Dry Ski Slopes at Bowles, Eridge Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665

Squash

Tunbridge Wells Squash Rackets

Club - Junior Squash and Racket Ball, 01892 527736

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Swimming, Pool Sports

Alison Marks Swim School, Hildenborough, 3yrs+, 01732 365440

Angela’s Swim School, Sevenoaks, 07703 185837

Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 01732 455800

Edenbridge Leisure Centre Swimming, Classes and fun swimming, 01732 4423645

Helens Swimming School, 4 months +, 01892 662484

Holmewood House Swim School 5yrs+, Langton Green, 01892 860035 Little Fishes, parent and baby/toddler/ children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211

RTW Monson Learn To Swim (Level 3-competitive swimming), 07779 703317

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Classes and fun swimming, 01732 442365

Starfish School of Swimming all ages and abilities, Sevenoaks, 01732 834186

Tonbridge Swimming Pool, Castle Street, indoor and outdoor pools, 01732 367449

Tunbridge Wells Sports and Tennis, Swimming classes for all ages, 01892 540744

Table Tennis

Byng Hall Table Tennis Club 7yrs+, 07768 742414

Tennis

Evolution Tennis Coaching at Brenchley and Matlock Tennis Club Juniors, 01622 532354

Jarrett Tennis School at Tunbridge Wells Sports and Indoor Tennis Centre, 01892 538445

Jarrett Tennis School for 5-14yrs, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 538445

Oakbury Tennis Club Juniors, Sevenoaks, 07821 621403

Short Tennis, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre 4-10yrs, 01892 540744

St Johns Tennis Club, Tennis Courses, 5-18yrs, 01892 546252 Tennis Academy, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 01959 523377

Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club, 01892 525625

Trampolining

Edenbridge Leisure Centre, trampolining coaching 5-16yrs, 01732 442364

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Paddock Wood 5yrs+, 01892 838290

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Trampolining, 4-15yrs, 01732 442365

Trampolining, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Wildernesse Sports Centre Trampolining, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Uniformed Groups

Girlguiding UK for your nearest Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, 0800 999 2016

Scoutbase UK for nearest Beaver, Scout, Venture, Air and Sea, 0345 300 1818

Watersports

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre: canoeing, sailing, wind surfing etc, 8 years +, 01892 890000

Edenbridge Sub Aqua Club, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 14yrs+, 07702 473898

Yoga

Banana Studio Yoga, Kids Yoga & Teens Yoga, 07834 518619

Youth Clubs

The Hub, South Tonbridge, 03000 418008

Party Venues

Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Birthday experiences at Bowles, Eridge Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665

Diggerland, Medway Valley leisure Park, Roman Way, Strood ME2 2NU, 0871 2277 007

Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 442364

Extreme Ventures, outdoor rock climbing/scrambling, nr Tunbridge Wells, 6yrs+, 07835 528548

Minor Mania, soft play, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 752042

Parties at Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre Paddock Wood, 01892 838290

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 442365

Temper Temper Chocolate, Chocolate workshops and parties, 01892 538758

The Pottery Box, Tonbridge’s latest go-to pottery-painting destination for all ages - www.thepotterybox.co.uk, 01732 617440

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Woodland Parties, the perfect woodland venue for children’s parties, 07889 094821

Party Supplies and Planners

Sleepy Teepeez Kent offer tailor made sleepovers for children, www. sleepyteepeezkent.co, .uk

Country and Garden Tent Hire, we hire beautiful bell tents for all occasions, www.countryandgardententhire.com

Party Bag Online, your one stop shop for personalised filled party bags, 07976 728857

Soft Play Kent, soft play hire for under 5s in Kent, www.softplaykent.co.uk

The Little Play Company, soft play hire, lots of different packages available, 07887 713436

Twilight Tents provide beautiful themed Tent Sleep Over Party packages, 07710 078467

Walking Balloons offer a great variety of animal balloons that walk beside you, 07763 860066

Wishful Winks provide a stress free sleepover party experience, 07957 491146

Party Catering, Cakes

Clever Cooks, Catering and China Hire, 07768 993456

I own Special Occasion Cakes by Tess, I make bespoke cakes for all occasions, www.cakesbytess.co.uk

Large selection of partyware, balloons & cake decorating in Tunbridge Wells, 01622 717177

Vintage Afternoon Tea served in your own venue perfect for that special occasion, 07545 807031

Party Entertainers

Allsortsoffun, Pirate, knight, spy party, magic, puppets, Lego Guy, 07845 320001

Buzy Bee’s, themed parties such as Frozen, Princess, Football and more, 0-12 yrs, 01474 874118

Captain Fantastic Parties, Parties for 3 - 7 year olds, 07540 539190

Childrens party entertainer and magic shows, Kent, Sussex and Surrey, 4-11 years, 07734 101987

D&D Footie Focus, football themed parties, 5 to 12 years, 07969 669153

Dance Parties for girls and boys, aged 3-12yrs. One or two hours available, 01892 864517

Dandelion and Clover Yoga - Yoga and art parties with a theme of your choice, 07734 435708

Enchanted Events, magical party & events entertainment, styling & catering, 07788 998441

Face and body painting, glitter designs and tattoos. Surrey Kent & Sussex, 07931 935539

First Class Football Parties 2yrs+, 07929 861394

Holiday Schemes & Activities

Froggle Parties, drama games, dancing, story telling, balloon models, prizes, www.froggleparties.com

Froggle Parties, face painting, glitter tattoos, any kind of designs, www. froggleparties.com

Funky Footsteps, high energy disco parties, games, facepainting & fun!, 07912 685680

Hartbeeps the most original musical parties on the planet, 07795 103197

Humpty Dumpty Club Musical Parties, 07860 801173

Jewls Falconry we come to you with our Owls for childrens, adults party or School, www.jewlsfalconry.co.uk, 07422 945659

Jumping Beans Parties, 07768 038172

Kazzamataz comedy magic show, crazy games and dance routines, 07859 015231

Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 18mths-7 yrs, 0208 432 0982

M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983

Moondreamers is a luxury Teepee sleepover company providing for East Sussex/Kent, 07943 958937

Music Bugs: Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, 07738 878821

My Unique Sleepover, Sleepover parties for 5-13 year olds. Covering West Kent, 01732 905373

Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670

Once Upon a Wish Events - Events and Party entertainment tailored to suit you!, 07739 584988

Perform Parties for 4-7 years are high energy, fun and totally infectious, 020 7255 9120

Pic-n-Mix Parties for boys and girls, 1-11yrs, 07860 801173

Pop Up Arcade, The Ultimate Gaming Birthday Party. Set up inside or in our heated gaming tents, 0203 0892439 Princess and the Pea Events, fun singing & dancing character packages, 07557 145648

Ready Steady Sport - Multi sport for all children 3yrs upwards, 07764 187401

Show Offs Parties: Circus Acts, Balloon modelling, themed parties, 07749 650222

Stagecoach Parties, 01444 456208

Superstar Pamper Parties exclusive pamper parties for girls aged 5-14 years, 07941 509495

The Pottery Box, Tonbridge’s latest go-to pottery-painting destination for all ages - www.thepotterybox.co.uk, 01732 617440

Vintage Afternoon Tea served in your own venue perfect for that special occasion, 07545 807031

Zebadee Kidz Parties Tonbridge, one stop shop for all your entertainment needs!, 07773 066645

Holiday Schemes and Activities

Activity packs for kids, crammed with snacks and travel activities, 3-10 years, 07798 773960

Alison Marks Swim School Holiday Courses, Hildenborough, 3 years+ (not Winter), 01732 365440

Angel Centre, Tonbridge - Drop in fun sessions, 01732 359966

Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 01732 455800

Barracudas - Activity Day Camps, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone, 0845 123 5299

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, kids camps, variety of activities, 4 years+, 01892 890000

Bishops Down Holiday Play Scheme, Tunbridge Wells, 3-11yrs, 01892 520114

Camp Beaumont Holiday Camps, Kent College, Tunbridge Wells, 01603 851000

Funtech.co.uk - Summer Tech camps, Tonbridge, 01628 621216

Hubbub, School Holiday Childcare, education, fun & adventure, High Brooms, 07942 937006

Junior Summer Golf Camps, Poult Wood, Tonbridge. 7-14yrs, 01732 364039

M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983

Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670

Perform, holiday activities and workshops, 020 7255 9120

Pied Piper Activities, 4-12yrs, multiactivity summer holiday camps, piedpiperactivities.co.uk

Play ‘n Grow holiday club is a new club for 2-11 yrs, 8am-6pm Mon -Fri, 07727 692645

Recre8 Tonbridge

Recre8 runs a fantastic programme of summer activities throughout the holidays from 10th July to 25th August. With more than 40 sports, arts & educational activities to choose from, there’s bound to be at least one to suit your child, from toddling to teenage!

As part of Tonbridge School, Recre8 uses the first-class all-weather artificial pitches, tennis courts and athletics track. There are also the incredible facilities available at the Tonbridge School Centre, EM Forster Theatre & Barton Science Centre as well as specialist teaching kitchens, art rooms, and much, much more. Courses range from Art, Cookery, Forest School and Photography, to Archery, Gymnastics, Marksmanship and Trampolining! There’s also full-day Football camps and Musical Theatre workshops, a range of fantastic Scuba Diving courses and even 11+ revision courses and mock exams!

Early and Late Clubs provide extra flexibility, taking the pressure off working parents and allowing children to attend a week of fantastically fun full-day activities.

All teachers, tutors and coaches are fully qualified in their specific field including those industry leading organisations who bring some very specialist courses to the programme like Bricks 4 Kidz and Working Science.  All staff and partners undergo enhanced DBS checks so that you know your children are safe and secure as well as receiving the highest quality tuition and coaching available.

For Recre8, providing a fun and inclusive atmosphere is at the absolute centre of their programme with the aim of ensuring every child has an incredible experience every time they attend!

For more information about the fabulous summer programme and which courses are running this year, visit www.recre8courses.co.uk

Holiday Schemes & Activities

Premier Playscheme - action packed activity days, several venues, 01953 499040

Recrea8 Tonbridge, , Sporting & Creative term time and holiday courses, www.recre8courses

Southeast Kids Camps, school holidays activities club 4-11 years old Sport activities, games, arts & crafts, 01444 461889

St Georges’ Childcare, 5-12 yrs

Tunbridge Wells, 01892 543982

Super Camps, holiday activities in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, 01235 467300

Target Shooting School - Term time classes, holiday workshops, parties 8-18 yrs, 07426 301849

Wilder Holiday Club with Kent Wildlife Trust, book online now at www. kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/holiday-club, 01622 662012

Workshops & science activities, school summer holidays, 01323 832731

Family Days Out

Chartwell, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill, Westerham, 01732 868381

Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AD, 01892 870347

Emmetts Garden, an Edwardian estate, 01732 868381

Groombridge Place, moated manor house, fun things to do for families, 01892 861444

Heaven Farm, nature trail, camping, tea room, family fun, 01825 790226

Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, 01732 865224

Penshurst Place and Gardens, the medieval Baron’s Hall is one of the grandest, 01892 870307

Quebec House, the birthplace of General James Wolfe, 01959 567430 Spa Valley Railway, journey through the High Weald countryside, 01892 300141

The Hop Farm Family Park, full of attractions, Paddock Wood, 01622 872068

Tonbridge Castle, Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse, 01732 770929

Places to Visit

Chartwell, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill, Westerham, 01732 868381

Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AD, 01892 870347

Creams Café, T-Wells, Geltao, Waffles, Sundaes, Crepes, Indulge your senses, 01892 680059

Diggerland, Medway Valley leisure Park, Roman Way, Strood ME2 2NU, 0871 2277007

East Grinstead Museum - Kid’s activities and exhibitions take place all year, 01342 302233

EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge, 01732 304241

Emmetts Garden, an Edwardian estate, 01732 868381

Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, 01732 865224

Kent Life Heritage Farm, 01622 763936

Kent Wildlife Trust, lots of events for the whole family, Sevenoaks, 01622 662012

Penshurst Place and Gardens, the medieval Baron’s Hall is one of the grandest, 01892 870307

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Hythe CT21 4LR, 50 species of animals to see, 01303 264647

Quebec House, the birthplace of General James Wolfe, 01959 567430

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks, 01732 459777

Scotney Castle, National Trust, Lamberhurst, Kent, 01892 893820

Spa Valley Railway, journey through the High Weald countryside, 01892 300141

The Hop Farm Family Park, full of attractions, Paddock Wood, 01622 872068

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux, 01323 832731

Tonbridge Castle, Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse, 01732 770929

Attractions Out of Area

Blue Reef Aquarium, the ultimate undersea safari, Hastings, 01424 718776

Bluebell Railway, steam hauled trains, great day out, 01825 720800

Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, 01580 830196

British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel, nr Lingfield, RH7 6LF, 01342 834658

Chislehurst Caves, miles of mystery and history, 020 8467 3264

Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, feed the animals, 01689 861603

Farmyard Childrens Parties at Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, 01689 861603

Go Ape, Bedgebury, high-wire Tree Top Adventure and Tree Top Junior, 01603 895500

Godstone Farm, so much to do, a great family day out, 01883 742546

Hastings Adventure Golf- outdoor family fun on the seafront, 01424 437227

Heaven Farm, nature trail, camping, tea room, family fun, 01825 790226

Leeds Castle, 900 years of history, 500 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens, 01622 765400

Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS, 01323 844224

The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest with Christmas Wonderland, Wych Cross, 01825 712040

Anna's Family Kitchen

Anna’s Family Kitchen is a fun family-friendly cookbook, which shares nutritious but minimal faff recipes with families across the country. Including more than 70 recipes, this book explores the variety of dishes you can bring to the table for any occasion. From lights bites to fakeaways and working smarter not harder in the kitchen, you can achieve fun and easy mealtimes every day.

Anna’s Family Kitchen was inspired by the author’s love of food and desire to feed her family healthy, home-cooked, wholesome meals that are beautifully presented but don’t require hours of prep in the kitchen. Her cookbook showcases the reality of family life, and how to achieve fun and easy mealtimes that aren’t all-consuming.

Anna describes the book as the go-to cookbook for busy families, intending to transform cooking from an everyday chore to an enjoyable process. It includes over 70 recipes, created for families of all shapes and sizes, inspiring people to take a new approach to cooking. The recipes are divided into five chapters, covering all aspects of everyday challenges faced in the kitchen. These include Light Bites & Snacks, Quick & Easy Weekdays, Weekends & Gatherings, Fakeaways, and Cook Clever, which is full of useful hints and tips to save money, batch cook ahead of time and utilise your freezer to make sure you aren’t wasting food!

Anna’s Family Kitchen also includes tailored tips and tricks to assist families in cooking nutritional but tasty dishes. Perfect for any home cook, it contains a diverse range of recipes that are easy to follow and cover all occasions. Almost every recipe can be adapted with easy swaps to cater to individual needs within the demanding task of feeding a family. Dishes include Beef Massaman Curry, Summer Roast Chicken, Harissa Hake & Couscous Traybake, Chana Masala and Foolproof Bread.

About the Author

Anna Stanford, is a self-taught cook and mother of three, started Anna’s Family Kitchen 4 years ago as a passionate hobby, creating recipes for her family and friends on Instagram and Facebook, and has now achieved a loyal following on social media. You can find more information about her and her recipes on her social media pages @annasfamilykitchen or on her website www.annasfamilykitchen.com

Anna’s Family Kitchen is a 192-page hardback and retails at £25. It is available to pre-order from www.annasfamilykitchen.com and www.mezepublishing.co.uk and then to purchase from Amazon, bookshops including Waterstones and online.

Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets. Mealtimes during the school holidays can seem relentless, even if you love cooking. How about outsourcing these chicken nuggets to the children to make? The trick to making these without getting in a mess is to have a production line of bowls lined up for the egg, flour and breadcrumbs, and use just one hand to dip the chicken into each. They can be cooked in the oven or airfryer. Serve with fries and veg or salad or try them loaded into pittas or wraps with some salad and spicy mayo. A tsp of sriracha, chipotle or Harissa mixed with 1 tbsp mayo will give a lovely kick!

INGREDIENTS for 4

4 chicken breasts cut into 5cm pieces

4 tbsp flour generously seasoned with salt and pepper

2 whisked eggs

For the breadcrumbs :

100g Panko (or use 2 day old bread whizzed in a food processor)

1 tsp garlic granules

1 tsp paprika

3 tbsp groundnut or veg oil

METHOD

Mix together the breadcrumb ingredients in a bowl. They will stick together a little to begin with - don’t worry - just break down with a fork Line a baking tray and heat the oven to 200 fan.

Dip the chicken pieces into the flour shaking off excess, then into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs. Lay each on the baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. Or cook in the airfryer for 8-10 minutes at 180.

Salmon Tikka Wraps

These Salmon Tikka wraps are so easy to knock up, you can even outsource the making of them to the children. They’re a great lunch option but also satisfying enough for an evening meal.

I’ve used a combination of Deli Kitchen’s Wheat & White and Plain Mini Wraps from Morrisons for this recipe but any of the range can be loaded up with salad, the salmon tikka & raita (plus chilli and coriander for more hum and punch!) or you could swap the salmon for chicken or paneer cheese.

What’s your favourite wrap filling? If you’re looking for more inspiration, head over to @ mydelikitchen for more recipes.

Here’s the recipe for my Salmon Tikka wraps.. INGREDIENTS (for 6 wraps)

6 x Wheat & White or Plain Mini Wraps

1 x red onion sliced

For the salmon, combine:-

4 skinless salmon fillets, diced into 3cm cubes

1 tbsp tomato puree

2 garlic cloves crushed

2 tsp chopped ginger

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp oil

For the raita:-

1/2 cucumber Finely chopped

5 tbsp Greek or natural yoGurt

1/2 tsp Garam masala

1/2 tsp salt

Juice oF a lime

to serve:-

shredded lettuce

chopped Fresh chilli and coriander (optional)

METHOD

Combine all the salmon tikka ingredients. Heat a pan and add 1 tbsp oil and the sliced onion. Soften & colour for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile make the Raita by combining all the ingredients in a bowl.

Add the salmon to the pan with the onions & cook for 5 minutes, turning the salmon over gently with the onions.

Heat your mini wraps in a dry pan for 30 seconds each side. Or you can warm them in an oven or in the microwave.

Load up each wrap with some lettuce, the salmon & onions, followed by the Raita and fresh chilli & coriander if you like.

Pinapple Lime & Coconut Trifle

Ingredients for the coconut custard:

• 1 x (400ml) can coconut milk

• 3 egg yolks

• 50g caster sugar

• 1 heaped tbsp cornflour

• A few drops of coconut flavouring (optional – if you like a very coconutty flavour)

Ingredients:

• 1 ginger cake (appx. 200g), cut into roughly 1cm slices

• 2 cans (435g) Del Monte® Pineapple Slices in Juice

• 2 limes, juice of 1 and zest of 2

• 300ml double cream

• Toasted coconut flakes, to finish

Method:

1.Start with the coconut custard, which needs time to cool. Put the coconut milk in a saucepan and heat gently, stirring, until completely smooth and amalgamated. Take off the heat.

2. Put the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour in a bowl and beat together thoroughly. Carefully pour the warm coconut milk onto the yolk mixture, stirring all the time. Then pour the whole lot back into the pan and put back over a medium heat. Heat the custard, stirring often so it doesn’t stick to the base of the pan, until it’s steaming hot, just beginning to bubble and noticeably thickened.

3. Pour into a clean bowl or jug, cover the surface directly with a piece of baking parchment to stop a skin from forming, and leave to cool completely. Once cool, put in the fridge.

4. Use the slices of ginger cake to line the base of a 2-2.5 litre trifle bowl.

5. Drain both cans of pineapple, keeping 6 tbsp juice from one of the cans. Mix this pineapple juice with the juice and grated zest of 1 lime. Trickle this over the ginger cake.

6. Set aside 2 pineapple slices for decoration, putting them in the fridge in a covered container. Arrange the remaining pineapple over the ginger cake.

7. If you want to use coconut flavouring, add a few drops to the coconut custard now. Spread the cooled coconut custard over the pineapple. Chill the trifle at this stage for an hour or up to 24 hours.

8. When ready to serve, whip the cream until it holds soft peaks and spoon onto the custard. Cut the remaining pineapple slices into small pieces and arrange on top of the cream. Top with coconut flakes and curls of lime zest and serve. Recipe Courtesy of Del Monte.

The National Trust

Summer of Play at Chartwell and Quebec House

Discover a summer jam-packed with fun at Chartwell and Quebec House from 22 July to 3 September.

nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

Summer at Emmetts Garden The garden

This summer at Emmetts Garden, relax in the sunshine amongst the roses and discover rare trees in bloom. See if you can spot the pink fluffy flowerheads of the Persian silk tree and the distinctive tiered layers of the wedding cake tree. The Italianate Rose Garden is filled with an abundance of pink and white blooms in summer, take time to smell the delicate sweet-scented roses. Emmetts Garden sits at one of the highest points in county and on a sunny day you can see for miles across the Weald of Kent.

Outdoor theatre

Outdoor theatre returns to the meadow at Emmetts Garden this summer. The season kicks off with a production of Peter Pan on 8 July, a theatrical treat performed by Slapstick Picnic. Robin Hood is next up on 4 August, this actionpacked adaptation has plenty of sword fights and will engage audiences of all ages. Back by popular demand, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will be performing Romeo and Juliet on 10 August. Families will love The Wizard of Oz on 22 August, a magical musical guaranteed to have you in stitches! Bring along a picnic and enjoy the show in beautiful surroundings. Visit the website to book tickets.

Into the Fairy Garden summer trail

Adventures await this summer holidays with Into the Fairy Garden at Emmetts. The fairies’ garden has been invaded by an army of ants! Follow the trail, learn the march and help to build defences before finding out who wins the epic battle. Trail runs 15 July-3 September and costs £3 including a prize.

Music on the meadow

Relax with a picnic on the meadow at Emmetts Garden and listen to popular tunes performed by Biggin Hill Concert Band. Sunday 16 July, 2-4.30pm. No need to book, normal admission applies.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden

National Trust Summer Events at Emmetts Garden, Chartwell & Quebec House

8th July Outdoor theatre: Peter Pan at Emmetts Garden

4-6pm. This summer Slapstick Picnic are whipping up a theatrical treat at Emmetts Garden – a three-actor production of J.M. Barrie’s classic play Peter Pan. Book tickets online nationaltrust. org.uk/emmetts-garden.

15th July – 3rd September Into the Fairy Garden Summer Trail at Emmetts Garden

10am-4pm. An ant army has invaded Emmetts Garden and the Fairies have retreated. Follow the trail to discover who will win the battle.

22nd July – 3rd September,Summer of Play at Chartwell

10am-4pm. At Chartwell this summer join in a range of activities around the grounds including free dance classes run by LCA Stage Academy on Thursday mornings. Book dance classes online nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

22nd July – 3rd September, Summer of Play at Quebec House

Join us in the garden this summer holidays and try your hand at some traditional games and activities inc.luding archery session on selected dates. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/ quebec-house

4th August, Outdoor theatre: Robin Hood at Emmetts Garden

5-6.30pm. A fun and vibrant adaptation of Robin Hood at Emmetts Garden that will capture the imagination and engage audiences of all ages. Book tickets online nationaltrust.org.uk/ emmetts-garden.

22nd August, Outdoor theatre: The Wizard of Oz

4-6pm. This summer join Dorothy and her loyal friends on their quest to the Emerald City. Immersion Theatre presents a brand-new adaptation of The Wizard of Oz in the beautiful surroundings of Emmetts Garden. Book tickets online nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden. www.

Summer Family Events in West Kent

Summer of Play at Chartwell, 22nd July – 3rd September

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

Bodiam’s Medieval Fair, Bodiam Castle, 22nd July - 31st August

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/ bodiam-castle

Summer of Play at Scotney Castle, Scotney Castle, 22nd July - 3rd September

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/ scotney-castle

Summer of Play at Quebec House, 22nd July – 3rd September

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/ quebec-house

Hey Down Hoe Down at Godstone Farm, Godstone Farm, 22nd July - 3rd September

www.godstonefarm.co.uk

The Oxted Festival, Master Park, 7th-9th July

www.oxtedfest.co.uk

Summer Garden Tour, Hole Park, 8th July

www.holepark.com

Outdoor theatre, Peter Pan at Emmetts Garden, 8th July

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/emmettsgarden

The Ceramic Studio Open House, Brenchley, 9th July

www.theceramicstudio.co.uk/openhouse-2023

Recre8 Children's Summer Holiday Activities,

Tonbridge, 10th July - 25th August

www.recre8courses.co.uk

The Snail and The Whale at E.M.Forster Theatre, 19th-20th July

www.emftheatre.com

Tunbridge Wells Mela, Calverley Grounds, 23rd July

www.tunbridgewellsmela.com

The Wizard of Oz at The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, 25th July

www.heverfestival.co.uk

The Grimm Sisters at The Hever Festival Theatre, Chiddingstone Castle, 30th July

www.heverfestival.co.uk

The Wimpy Kid Show at The Hever Festival Theatre, 2nd August

www.heverfestival.co.uk

Meet Paw Patrol at Howletts Wild Animal Park, 2nd August

www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts

Summer Family Events in West Kent

Jolly Roger's Swashbucklin' Train Ride, Spa Valley Railway, 3rd-31st August

www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk

Citizen Science, Bat Emergence Survey at Bore Place, 3rd August

www.boreplace.org

Outdoor theatre, Robin Hood at Emmetts Garden, 4th August

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden

Meet Peppa Pig at Howletts Wild Animal Park, 9th August

www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts

Cascade Dance Holiday Workshops, Tunbridge Wells, 9th-10th August

www.cascadedance.co.uk

Bore Place Bug Hunt, Bore Place, 10th August

www.boreplace.org

Peter Pan by Slapstick Picnic at The Hever Festival Theatre, Chiddingstone Castle, 13th August

www.heverfestival.co.uk

Horrible Histories Live on Stage! Barmy Britain at The Hever Festival Theatre, Hever Castle, 14th August

www.heverfestival.co.uk

Meet PJ Maks at Howletts Wild Animal Park, 16th August

www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts

The Jungle Book at The Festival Theatre

Hever Castle, Chiddingstone Castle, 20th August

www.heverfestival.co.uk

Outdoor theatre, The Wizard of Oz, 22nd August

Meet Hey Duggee at Howletts Wild Animal Park, 23rd August

www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts

Bad Dad by David Walliams at The Festival Theatre Hever Castle, Hever Castle, 30th August

www.heverfestival.co.uk

Meet Bluey & Bingo at Howletts Wild Animal Park, 30th August

www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts

Hops ‘n’ Harvest Beer Festival, Kent Life, 9th-10th September

www.kentlife.org

Stick Man at The E.M. Forster Theatre, 14th-15th October

www.emftheatre.com

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