The West Kent Family Grapevine - Winter 2022

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Welcome to the Winter edition of the West Kent Family Grapevine. If you're new to the Grapevine we aim to provide essential information to parents, carers and families in West Kent. We can be found in print, online and on social media.

Our Winter edition has hundreds of listings for parents and families, LOTS of local upcoming family events, two fantastic recipes for Oreo Truffles and Xmas Biscuits plus some awesome competitions. We also have information to help you plan your visit to the amazing Castlemas Christmas event at Tonbridge Castle (Book your Tickets now!).

See our Competitions page for your chance to WIN; a taster session with The Ceramic Studio, a Family Ticket to Beauty & The Beast at the EM Forster Theatre, a Family Ticket to The Edlerflower Fields Family Festival, a copy of the new book by ADHD Coach & Counsellor Sarah Templeton entitled 'How Not To Murder Your ADHD Kid', and.... an awesome Build Your Own Kaleidoscope.

Our complete directory of listings can be found on our brand new website, just head over to www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-kent.

Our website is updated regularly with family information, local news, family events, competitions and more. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instgaram and Twitter using the addresses on page 2.

We're always looking for more people to join the Family Grapevine Family. If you're interested in purchasing a franchise, providing an invaluable service to your local area, being your own boss and being able to work flexibly, please do get in touch for a chat.

We hope you enjoy our Winter edition and find it useful. Please do let our amazing local advertisers know where you saw them.

We hope you have a glorious Autumn and Winter season and we look forward to publishing our next edition in the New Year. In the meantime please do check out our website and don't heistate to get in touch if you'd like to contribute or have any ideas about what you'd like to see in our Sprng edition.

Index

Welcome! 3

Competitions 4,5

NSPCC Letter From Santa 5

Local Business 6

Family Health & Support 6,7

Baby & Toddler 7,8,9

Preschooler 8,9,10

The Plus Programme 10,11

Nurseries & Preschools 12,13,14

Independent Schools 14

Primary Schools 14

Private Tutoring 14,15

A-Z Activities for Children 5-16 yrs 15,16,17

Party Stuff 17,18

Holiday Schemes & Activities 18,19

Spot The Difference 19

Family Days Out & Places to Go 19,20 Christmas Cooking 21

Upcoming Local Events 22,23 Castlemas 24,25,26

Our Best Wishes, James and Clare

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Kids * Maternity

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Kings Hill

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Kings Hill Community Centre, ME19 4LG 2pm - 4pm

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Tonbridge

Angel Centre, TN9 1SF 10am - 12pm

Sundays: 16th October 2022, 4th December 2022 & 26th March 2023

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

Family Photographers

Blanke Atelier Photography, school photos, family photos, children portraits, 07903 749019

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

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

Tunbridge Wells Library,The Amelia Centre, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1NS, 03000 413131

West Kingsdown Library, London Rd, West Kingsdown TN15 6EL, 03000 413131

Westerham Library, London Road, Westerham TN16 1BD, 03000 413131

Gifts and Keepsakes

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

Caricatures by Lesley Harvey, drawn from your favourite photo, 07722 236741

Kiddicone, themed gifts to celebrate the first day at school, 07976 828348

Personalised toddlers, kids & adults tote bags by Cat Sparrey, www.catsparrey.com

Outdoor Activity Equipment

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, 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

Local Businesses

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

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 www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

MyChristie, Professional & Creative Graphic Design Services, 07796 105190

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

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 Good Estate Agent Sevenoaks, friendly & professional local agents, low rates, 01732 617066

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

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

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

Libraries

Borough Green Library, High Street, Sevenoaks TN15 8BJ, 03000 413131

East Peckham Library, Pound Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 5AU, 03000 413131

Hildenborough Library, 3 Riding Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9LN, 03000 413131

Kemsing Library, Dippers Close Kemsing, Sevenoaks TN15 6QD, 03000 413131

Otford Library, High Street, Otford, Sevenoaks TN14 5PH, 03000 413131

Paddock Wood Library, 9 Commercial Road, Tonbridge TN12 6EN, 03000 413131

Pembury Library, Henwood Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4HS, 03000 413131

Riverhead Library, 31 London Road, Riverhead TN13 2BU, 03000 413131

Rusthall Library, Rusthall High Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8RZ, 03000 413131

Seal Library, High St, Sevenoaks TN15 0AL, 03000 413131

Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1LQ, 03000 413131

Sherwood Library, Lakeside, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3LZ, 03000 413131

Showfields Library, Showfields Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5PR, 03000 413131

Southborough Library, 137 London Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 0NA, 03000 413131

The Eden Centre Library, Four Elms Road, EdenbridgeTN8 6BY, 03000 413131

Tonbridge Library, 1 Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge TN9 1TG, 03000 413131

Tonbridge North Library, 5 York Parade, Tonbridge, TN10 3NP, 03000 413131

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

Children's Physio Tunbridge Wells. Enabling your child to reach full potential. www.childrensphysiotw.com 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 323851

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

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

First Aid Training for Parents and Carers

Brinley First Aid Training, for nurseries, preschools, charities & all groups, special local rates available, all levels, 01293 420963 www.brinleyfirstaidtraining.co.uk

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

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

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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

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 and Childminders

Angel Placements Childcare Agency, 01622 815271

Nannies and Au Pairs

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 Other 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

Free Forest School sessions for 18mths, 4 yrs. 9.30am - 11am. Term time, 01342 778772

LullaBaby, developmental, multi-sensory & exploratory sessions for babies aged 0-24 months, 07546 552657

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

The Plus Programme, a comprehensive early learning programme designed by teachers for children aged 6-30 months and their families at Hilden Grange School, www.hildengrange.co.uk/hildengrange-plus/

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

Toddlers and Toys, playgroup and toy hire, Pembury, www.toddlersandtoys.com

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

Pops and Tots for Male Carers, 1st Sat monthly, New Life Ch, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 691509

Mother’s Groups

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

Baby and Toddler

Additional 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

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

Baby & Toddler • Preschoolers

Baby and Toddler Swimming

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dance, craft, story time and Music classes for children aged 18 months-6 years

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

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

Dynamic Dance, for all ages from toddlers, various venues, based in Tonbridge, 01732 357518

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

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Kindy Drama, preschool classes, 2½-5 yrs, 07587 006176

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

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

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

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

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

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 470700

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

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The Plus Programe

Take your first steps in early learning:

a bespoke programme for babies and toddlers

Plus is a holistic pre-nursery programme. Guided by teachers, parents on the Plus programme accompany their young children as they take their first steps in early learning. Plus is powered by Alpha Plus Group, a leading London independent school provider. Many parents felt isolated during the pandemic years. Post-covid, early years teachers noticed the gaps in children’s development when they joined nursery. This is how the Plus programme was born.

The Plus programme includes:

• Twice weekly face-to-face learn-and-play sessions

• Twice weekly zoom sessions

• Weekly activities to do at home

• Fortnightly talks from specialist guest speakers

• Access to advice from experienced early years teachers, as your child progresses

The learn-and-play sessions take place in nurseries across Kent (Tonbridge) and London (Hampstead, Notting Hill, Chiswick, Putney). @the_plus_programme | Linktree

The Plus team is dedicated to supporting children and their families at this wonderful, pivotal stage in their lives. The team uses the latest child development research to build and adapt the programme for children aged 6 to 30 months.

Why engage with a pre-nursery learning programme like Plus?

At this age, children are developing rapidly. Research shows that their experiences during this time will be crucial in forming the person and learner they will become. As young child gains confidence in a nursery school setting with a familiar adult by their side, they are empowered as a learner. They are ready to discover new skills, experiences, and possibilities: ready to thrive at nursery and beyond.

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) curriculum, which underpins Plus, has been carefully researched and designed so that all children receive a holistic education. The teachers at Plus have an in-depth understanding of this curriculum. They provide professional guidance for parents seeking to enhance these formative years for their children.

The Plus Programme has been designed to provide rich opportunities for parents to discover and understand countless ways to support their children in their early learning. Other carers, such as a nanny or grandparent, can also accompany the children on their journey at Plus. It’s designed so all caregivers will learn valuable skills and knowledge along the way.

Parent testimonials

"The teachers are lovely and give each child special attention. I can better understand my child's development"

"Our daughter clearly enjoys coming to the in-person sessions - there is so much for her to do"

"It feels great being part of a community of parents"“It feels great being part of a community of parents”

"This is what my baby needed after the lockdown"

5 reasons to take part in Plus

For the children:

• Experience new stimuli

• Socialise with children and adults

• Become familiar with a nursery environment

• Learn through exploration

• Develop their independence

For the parents:

• Gain access to activity ideas for babies and toddlers, planned and demonstrated by teachers

• Meet other parents

• Access an exclusive parenting programme with workshops led by specialists

• Gain an understanding of your child’s early educational experience within a nursery setting

• Discuss your child’s development with education professionals

To get started: some activity ideas from the teachers at Plus

‘ Treasure basket’

Provide your child with a basket, box or bag of varied toys and objects (like tinsel, shiny toys, and blocks) and allow them to explore, play and discover.

What will they learn?

• To experience their senses

• To communicate through play

• To use physical movement to problem solve

• Observe your child interact with the resources: this will give you an insight into how your child learns

'Sensory water play’

Use a container filled with water, smaller containers, sponges, pipettes and so on. Allow your child to discover the possibilities and follow their lead: pour, splash, and squeeze the water!

What will they learn?

• Early mathematical skills: space and capacity

• To focus their attention

• To develop physical strength and more precise movements with their hands

‘Free painting, with different brushes’

Let your child discover their capacity to use paint and make marks: you could try using a broom on an outdoor surface, a toothbrush on paper, a dish brush, a nail brush. Sometimes the hands are the best tools!

What will they learn?

• Their capacity to make marks with different instruments

• Creative skills

• New textures that they can experience

Email plus@hildengrange.co.uk for more information or to speak to a member of the team.

Follow @The_Plus_Programme on Instagram and Facebook

Preschoolers • Nurseries & Preschools

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

Telephone: (07834) 737211

SWIM SCHOOL

Parent & baby/toddler swimming classes, Swimming lessons for children from 4 years +

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 470700

Tiggers Trampolining Time, Preschool, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

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

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

1-2-1 swimming lessons, small groups, Instructor in the water with non-swimmers

Small groups, 1-2-1 lessons, Instructor in the water with non-swimmers

CATERHAM – GODSTONE – OXTED

Small groups, Instructor in the water with non-swimmers WESTERHAM - CATERHAMGODSTONE - OXTED

Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 18mths-7yrs, 0208 4320982

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

Toddler Sports, U5yrs, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Toddler Trampolining under 5yrs Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Preschooler’s Music and Movement

Brittens Music Colourstrings

Kindergarten music classes for 0-7 Tunbidge Wells, 07724 466064

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

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 865665

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

Minor Mania, soft play, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 752042

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Daycare Nurseries

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

EDENBRIDGE, Monty’s Day Care, TN8, 3 months-5 years, 01732 864629

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, 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

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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, Monkey Puzzle Nursery, 01892 278446

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

Nurseries & Preschools

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, Village House Nursery, Village Hall, 07935 156969

Primary Schools • Independent Schools

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, The Little Learning Tree Preschool,, Community Centre, Crundwell Rd, 2-5 years, 01892 520198

SPELDHURST, Speldhurst Nursery School, St Marys Lane, 2-5 years, 01892 860577

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Tutors • A-Z Activities for Children

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

The Handwriting Tutor Kent, learn neat, legible and joined up handwriting, www.thehandwritingtutorkent.co.uk

Basketball

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre 14-15yrs, 01732 470700

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, under 16s, 01892 540744

Ceramic Painting Studios

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

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 Preschool French and Spanish, to 11yrs, 07726 590289

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dynamic Dance, for all ages from toddlers, various venues, based in Tonbridge, 01732 357518

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

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Otford, Sevenoaks, 5-18yrs, 01689 812336

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

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 470700

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

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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 865665

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

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

A-Z Activities for Children

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 470700

Hockey

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

Tunbridge Wells Inline Hockey Club 6yrs+, 01892 535439

Horseriding

Bradbourne Riding Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 453592

Hadlow College Equestrian Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 852204

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

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

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 865665

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

Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, 01732 865665

Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, 01732 470700

Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Swanley, 01322 662188

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre: pool, gym, sports hall, crèche, martial arts, 01732 470700

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

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

Martial Arts, Self Defence Bushido Judokan, Tunbridge Wells 5yrs+, 07823 441460

Riding Farm Equestrian Centre, 4yrs+, Hildenborough, 01732 838717 www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-kent

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

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

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

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 Karate Kids Karate 4yrs+ and Kickboxing 10yrs+, 01444 461889

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

Vision Taekwondo, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre 3yrs+, 01892 540744

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

A-Z Activities for Children • Party Stuff

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

Out of School Clubs

Hubbub Out of School Club, After School Childcare 3-6pm, 07942 937006

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 865665

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 470700

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 865665

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

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Trampolining, 4-15yrs, 01732 470700

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

Hall and Room Hire

Ashurst McDermott Village Hall, 01892 740618

Bells Yew Green Village Hall, 01892 543025

Benenden Village Hall, 07419 989830

Bessels Green Baptist Church, Bessels Green, Tonbridge, 01732 454921

Bidborough Village Hall, 07517 145731

Brenchley Memorial Hall, 01892 832579

Camden Centre - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521384

Copt Hall, Hawkhurst, 01580 752058

Cowden Memorial Halls, 2 halls, kitchen and car park, day and evening, 01342 850532

Delarue Hall and Barn, weekend and bank holiday hire, 01732 367917

Delarue Hall, Tonbridge, Hire for all occasions, 01732 367917

Dunton Green Village Hall, 01732 469610

Edenbridge WI Hall, 01732 865368

Frant Memorial Hall, 01892 752123

Groombridge Village Hall, 07552 170679

Hadlow Old School Hall, 01732 851878

Hildenborough Village Hall, six rooms for hire, 01732 833092

Horsmonden Village Hall, 01892 723955

Langton Village Hall, 07581 471147

Mencap Hall, Hitchen Hatch Lane, 01732 458775

Pembury Baptist Church Hall, Pembury, 01892 825590

Pembury Village Hall, 07983 228181

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Paddock Wood, 01892 838290

Rickards Hall, Edenbridge, 01732 865368

Sackville School, sports hall, 4 x badminton courts, large playing fields & beautiful stately home school building, www.sackvilleschool.co.uk

Sackville School, various facilities for hire for events including a large Marquee in beautiful grounds, www.sackvilleschool.co.uk

Showfields Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 514544

Southborough Civic Centre, 01892 529176

Speldhurst Village Hall, 07786 948952

St Barnabas Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells

St Dunstan’s Church Hall, Southborough, 01892 529158

St James Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521703

St John the Baptist, Sevenoaks, 01732 541710

St John’s Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 540897

St John’s Methodist Church, Southborough, 01892 544578

St Luke’s Church Hall, Sevenoaks, 01732 743045

St Mary’s Church Hall, Riverhead, 01732 450408

St Matthew’s Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 618108

St Paulinus Church Centre, Edenbridge, 01732 864070

St Peter’s Church, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 327734

St Philip’s Church, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 531031

St Stephen’s Church Community Centre, Tonbridge, 3 halls, 01732 771977

Sunnyside Hall, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, 08450 743399

TN2 Community Centre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 538230

Tonbridge Christ Church Centre, 01732 770334

Trinity Youth Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 500673

Wesley Centre, Paddock Wood, 01892 521384

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 22 77 007

Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

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 470700

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

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

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, 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

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

First Class Football Parties 2yrs+, 07929 861394

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

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

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

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

Days Out • Places to Visit

Holden Park Preschool and After School Club, 2 to 11 years, 01892 520626

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 Easter & summer holiday camps, piedpiperactivities.co.uk

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

Premier Playscheme - action packed activity days, several venues, 01953 499 040

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

Sevenoaks Technology + STEM Holiday Camp for Kids, goble

Southeast Kids Camps, activity day camps across Sussex/Kent - Children 4-12 yrs, 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

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 537715

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

Days Out • Places to Visit

Diggerland, Medway Valley leisure Park, Roman Way, Strood ME2 2NU, 0871 22 77 007

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

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

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 537715

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

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Christmas Cooking

Oreo Truffles

Christmas Biscuits

Ingredients:

Makes 20 (ish!)

200g Oreo Biscuits

100g Cream cheese 200g Chocolate Vanilla extract

Sprinkles/decorations and/or tubes of icing

Method:

1. Either put the Oreo biscuits into a strong food bag and bash them with a rolling pin or blitz in a food processor until fine crumbs.

2. Put the cream cheese in a large bowl and add a generous splash of vanilla extract and mix well OR add to the crumbs in the food processor and blitz again.

3. If mixing in a bowl add the Oreo crumbs gradually to the cream cheese and vanilla mix and stir thoroughly. It will become harder to mix but ensure you add most of it. (If you have crumbs left over, it’s a perfect topping for the truffles once they’ve been coated in chocolate).

4. Take a teaspoon of the Oreo mixture and if the mixture is quite firm roll into a ball and place on greaseproof paper (if too sticky shape into balls when the mixture has been chilled). When all the truffles are done place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours, they will become harder and less sticky which will make applying the chocolate easier.

5. When the truffles are chilled, break the chocolate up, place in a bowl and melt either carefully in the microwave or over a pan of boiling water. Using a fork, spear the truffles and dip into the melted chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drop back into the bowl and ease the truffle back onto the greaseproof paper using a second fork.

6. Decorate with sprinkles, decorations or dust with the left over Oreo crumbs while still wet and chill again in the fridge until set OR chill until the chocolate is set then decorate with the tubes of icing and leave to set again...Enjoy!!

Adapted from a recipe on bbcgoodfood.com

These Christmas biscuits makes perfect presents and they can also be made into Christmas tree decorations. Makes 36 biscuits

Ingredients

100g/3½oz unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 100g/3½oz caster sugar

1 free-range egg, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 275g/10oz plain flour

To decorate 400g/14oz icing sugar 3-4 tbsp water 2-3 drops food colourings

Edible glitter

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale, light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, a little at a time, until well combined.

4. Stir in the flour until the mixture comes together as a dough. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured work surface to a thickness of 1cm/½in.

5. Using biscuit cutters or a glass, cut biscuits out of the dough and carefully place onto the baking tray. To make into Christmas tree decorations, carefully make a hole in the top of the biscuit using a straw.

6. Bake the biscuits for 8-10 minutes, or until pale golden-brown. Set aside to harden for 5 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.

For the icing:

7. Sift the icing sugar into a large mixing bowl and stir in enough water to create a smooth mixture. Stir in the food colouring.

8. Carefully spread the icing onto the biscuits using a knife and sprinkle over the glitter. Set aside until the icing hardens.

Recipe from BBC Foods

An easy recipe for a special treat at Easter (or any time really!!) Great for making with the kids

Upcoming Events in West Kent

Fireworks Spectacular at Kent Life, 5th – 6th November www.kentlife.org.uk

Morgan & West Unbelievable Science at The Trinity Theatre,6th November www.trinitytheatre.net

Paddock Wood Family Fireworks, 6th November www.pta-events.co.uk/ friendsofpaddockwoodprimary

A Family Christmas with The Churchills at Chartwell, 17th – 20th November www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

Hulla Ballony Moon Time! at The EM Forster Theatre, 20th November www.emftheatre.com

Christmas at Bedgebury, 18th November – 2nd January www.forestryengland.uk/Christmasatbedgebury

Discover the Magic of Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle, 25th November – 1st January www.leeds-castle.com/events

A Tudor Christmas Extravaganza at Ightham Mote, 26th November – 8th January www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote

Whimsy & Wonder Christmas at Batemans, 26th November – 2nd January www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

Christmas at Knole Park, 26th November – 23rd December www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole

SKATE at Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge Wells, 18th November – 2nd January www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

The Kent Coffee Festival, 19th – 20th November www.kentcoffeefestival.co.uk

Father Christmas Grotto at Godstone Farm, 3rd – 24th December www.godstonefarm.co.uk

Breakfast with Santa at Reuthe’s The Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks, 3rd December – 23rd December www.reuthes.com

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Upcoming Events in West Kent

Meet Father Christmas at Reuthe’s The Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks, 3rd December – 23rd December www.reuthes.com

Christmas at Bodiam Castle, 3rd December – 2nd January www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Elf Jr The Musical at The Trinity Theatre, 4th December www.trinitytheatre.net

The Greatest Snowman, A Magical Christmas Experience, 8th December www.castlemas.com

Castlemas at Tonbrige Castle, 8 - 20th December www.Castlemas.com

Santa’s Castle at Tonbridge Castlemas, 8th – 20th December www.castlemas.com

Beauty & The Beast at EM Forster Theatre, 9th December – 2nd January www.emftheatre.com

Jack & The Beanstalk at The Assembly Hall Theatre, 10th – 31st December www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

The New Musketeers at The Trinity Theatre, 14th December – 2nd January www.trinitytheatre.net

The Aliens Who Saved Christmas at The Trinity Theatre, 16th – 30th December www.trinitytheatre.net

A Celtic Christmas at The Stag Theatre, 19th December www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Reuthe’s Children’s New Year’s Eve Party, 31st December www.reuthes.com

Dick Whittington at The EM Forster Theatre, 6th – 8th January www.emftheatre.com

The Big Top at EM Forster Theatre, 21st -22nd January www.emftheatre.com

Circus Zyair at The Hop Farm, 10th -19th February www.thehopfarm.co.uk/

The Igloo Theatre | Santa’s Castle Experience | Mistletoe Town Market Jingle Bell Bar Snowfall & Illuminations

Immerse yourself in this wonderland of festivities at Tonbridge Castle between 8th - 20th December 2022

Igloo Theatre that acts as the beating heart of Castlemas. The Igloo is set to host a multitude of shows for all the family, allowing you to take your visit to the next level. Browse through the delightful wooden chalets of Mistletoe Town and come and enjoy a drink or two in our toasty warm Jingle Bell Bar. With a hot chocolate or mulled wine in hand, take a moment to gaze at the show-stopping Castlemas Snowfall that takes place twice a day. Bring your loved ones together and capture a photo to last a lifetime, under the sensational Castlemas illuminations. Of course, Santa himself will be taking residence in Tonbridge Castle this December, along with his trusty elves and Mrs Claus as part of the Santa’s Castle Experience.

Although Castlemas is free to enter, you can guarantee your entry on that day during busy periods by booking onto one of our experiences. So, begin to build on your experience today by booking your tickets for The Igloo Theatre or to see Santa. Make the most of this ultimate Christmas experience!

Santa’s Castle Experience Gift Castlemas Illuminations & Snowfall