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Summer 2010 - Issue 10

KIMBOLTON SCHOOL

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A caring, challenging environment in which all pupils are encouraged to fulfil their potential and are given opportunities to flourish in a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular interests

• Independent school of 950 pupils offering continuous education from 4 to 18 years. • Self contained building and grounds for pupils under 7 years. • Excellent academic results at all levels. • Varied programme of extra-curricular activities for all ages. • Friendly, family atmosphere with emphasis on excellent pastoral care.

For more information telephone 01480 860505 or visit

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Welcome to the Summer issue of Jolly Tots! Travelling with little ones over the summer, or at any time of the year can seem daunting. To make the experience easier and calmer for them and for you, turn to page 12 for: ‘Flying with Kids Ten Tips for Keeping a Toddler Busy on a Plane,’ by our guest parenting expert and coach, Sue Atkins. Understanding child development can be complex and mystifying, but Janet Williams from Babygrowz has written a helpful piece on page 9 so that we can all understand the importance of early sensory experience, and how to give your baby or toddler the best start in life. Finally, don’t forget to enter our fantastic Bonza Baby & Kids Competition Prize Draw on page 5, for your chance to win a money off voucher from this fabulous St. Neots store. Enjoy the summer! Best wishes,

Ruby Speechley Founder/Editor Tel: 01480 896463 editor@jollytotsmagazine.co.uk

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News & Special Offers

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Parents’ Pages

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Child Development

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Summer Fun at Thurleigh Farm for all the family! Enjoying a “staycation” this summer and not venturing abroad? Wondering how you are going to amuse the children but stay within budget? Here at Thurleigh Farm we may just have the solution! There are hours of action-packed fun to be had. Scramble over cargo nets and whiz down the spiral slide in the indoor play area or let your imagination run wild with the new farm pedal tractors and model houses outside. Have a ride on a real Fire Engine, try out a quad bike or practice your somersaults on the bungee trampolines. Explore the Wacky Woods or lose yourself in the Maize Maze. Enjoy a homemade lunch in our tea room or else bring a picnic. Also back by popular demand and extended is our weekly programme of additional activities such as mini beast detectives, pirate mania and kite flying plus our summer party with assault course inflatables and a water pistol park. Why not consider our three month membership of just £15 per child and return once, twice, three times all in the same week – well that is what you did last year and we loved having you visit! Why not meet up with friends and keep the littlies amused? Call 01234 771597 or visit www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk. You won’t hear the children claiming they are bored this summer!

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Child Development by Janet Williams

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A big part of being a parent is worrying about our children. But, although it is not always possible to control what happens in their lives, you can ensure they have the skills they need to do the best they can and achieve their full potential in life. Many people believe that a child’s education begins when they start school but it actually begins at birth. An American study concluded that by 4 years of age most of a child’s IQ is in place. To be able to learn effectively each child has to be developmentally ready - they need to have experienced appropriate amounts of sensory experience: play, movement, music and speech. They also need to be able to pay attention, which in turn means having a degree of control over their body. But many schools are finding children have not had these experiences and so are not yet ready to make use of what school has to offer. In fact a recent survey showed that an amazing 50% of UK children begin school lacking the skills that are vital for an effective start to learning. Learning is not just about the ’three R’s’ (reading, writing and arithmetic) but also about the relationship between the brain and the body. For instance the development of language is a whole body skill while balance, posture, coordination and control of eye movements are all essential for reading, academic achievement and optimising intelligence. Studies of school age children have found two main areas of concern - retention of the Primitive Reflexes and a poor balance system - and programmes working on these two areas have had immediate and effective results on the children’s school work. But not having these skills prior to starting school means a child loses important learning time. Although learning can take place at any stage, it is more efficient if it coincides with the time of ‘neurological readiness’. By fostering these skills at the correct age and stage of development (i.e. the first 2-3 yrs of life) it is possible to ensure that by the time your child starts school he is fully ready and able and more than willing to learn. All of these skills can be learned at home simply through the use of play - there is no hot housing or cramming needed. A child’s first experience of the world begins with its mother who (along with dad) is the child’s first and best teacher, so who better to ensure these vital skills are laid down? And all you have to do is PLAY and have fun! See advert on page 10

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Art & Craft Crazy Glazy 43, Cambridge St., Godmanchester Ceramic Cafe - decorate a ready made piece of unglazed pottery. For all ages. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10.30am - 5pm. Sun 11.30am - 4pm. Closed Tues/Wed. Parties catered for. Call: Zy (01480 350863) Messy Play Scout Hut, Ramsey For Under 5’s to develop their creative side. Soft play: Tues 9.30am – 11.30am, Wed 1pm-2.30pm. General Play: Fri 9.30am – 11.30am (term time). Call: Sarah Abraham (01487 813279). Original Ceramics Everything provided. Parties catered for. Call: Justine (07951 473299)

Baby / Toddler Playgroups Acorn Club Oakdale Primary School, Oakdale Avenue, Stanground PE2 8TD. Art, messy play & refreshements. Tues 1.45pm - 3.15pm (term time). Call: Jo Gurden (01733 566237). Baby Lounge - Time for Health 8 Station Road, St Ives, PE27 5BH. For babies up to 15mths. Fri 10.45am – 12.00pm. Cost: £3 per mum. Refreshments, buggy space and toys (01480 461411). Baby Lounge Extra For 0 - 2yrs. Fri 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Cost: £3. Brampton Playgroup The Church Hall, Brampton. For age 2 - 5yrs. Mon - Fri 9.15am -11.45am (term time). Tues 12pm 3pm. Rising 5’s classes for pre-school age children. Call: Joan Miles (Supervisor) (01480 350588). Buckden Playgroup Millennium Hall, Burbberry Road, Buckden. Friendly and happy setting. Age 2 - 3 yrs, Tues and Thurs 1.15pm - 2.45pm, 3-5yrs Mon - Fri 9.10a.m 11.40am. Lunch club on Mon, Wed & Fri 11.40am - 12.40pm. Call: Sarah (07941 671 999) buckdenpreschool@yahoo.co.uk Bury Playgroup Bury Village Hall, Brookfield Way,

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Huntingdon, PE26 2LH. Playgroup: 2yrs 9mths – 5yrs, Mon - Fri 9.15am-11.45am. Rising Stars (Fri) pre-school age. Call: Kathryn Arthur (01487 711261).

pre-school age. Toys, books, activities and messy play. Wed 1.30pm-2.45pm. Run by Orton Children’s Centre (01733 237209). Jumping Frogs Toddler Church Farcet Salvation Army Church For age 0-5yrs. First & third Fri each month (term time) 9.30am - 10.30am. Stories, songs and craft activities, bible based. £1 per family (01733 240130).

Bushbabies Christchurch, Benstead, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough PE2 5JJ. Newborn - 5yrs. Tues 9.45am 11.15am (term time only). Call: Teresa MacLean (01733 237209). Busybees Baby & Toddler Group Great Staughton Village Hall For 0 - 5 yrs. Weds (term-time) 10.00am - 11.30am. Cost: FREE. Fruit and drink for the children, tea and coffee for the adults. Arts & Crafts and floor toys for all ages. Call: Sarah (01480 350509) nandsscotcher@aol.com

Classes held in Brampton & Melbourn. During school term time and summer holidays. Contact Carol on 07951601107 or email carols@tinytalk.co.uk

Busy Bears Fun Time The Priory Centre, Priory Lane, St. Neots PE19 2BH. Newborn - 5 yrs. Mon/Wed/Fri 10am-11.30am (term time). Cost: £2.50 per child, £4 family ticket. (01480 388922). Butterfly Children’s Centre Winhills School, off Duck Lane, St. Neots PE19 2DX. For age 0-5, Open Mon - Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am - 1pm. Contact: (01480 358350) Chatterbox Toddler Group Memorial Hall, School Lane, Alconbury. Fri 9am - 11am. Juice/hot drinks and biscuits provided. Call: Vicky Brown (07775 777091). Fenstanton Baby & Toddler Group Church Centre, Fenstanton. Meets every Wed (inc. school hols), 10am - 11.30am.Sessions cost £2. First is free. Come along or call: Becky (01480 493067). Funky Monkeys Farcet Salvation Army Church. For age 0-5yrs. Tues 9.30am - 11.30am (term times). Cost: £1 per family. Call: Captain Beverley (01733 240130).

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Goldhay Mums & Tots Goldhay Community Centre, 105, Paynels, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough PE2 5QP. Newborn - 4yrs Tues 10am -11-30am, Tots Singing - Thurs 9.30am and 10.30am. Cost: 50p

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per family. Call: Sally Forster (01733 233026) oldhaycentre@tiscali.co.uk Houghton & Wyton Baby & Toddler Group Houghton & Wyton Memorial Hall, St. Ives Road, Houghton, PE28 2BJ. Arts & Crafts on Tues 10am - 11.45am & Thurs 9am - 11am (inc. holidays). Craft, free play and singing. Refreshments available. Cost: £2 per family. Call: Bev Edmeades (Tues) (07588 866270) or Damianne Redpath (Thurs) (07593 552553). Huntingdonshire Twins and Triplets Club (affiliated to Tamba.org.uk) Sure Start Centre, Godmanchester Community Primary School Mon 10am - 11.30am (term time). hunts.twinsclub@googlemail.com Jigsaw Juniors The Jigsaw Centre, Orton Malborne, Peterborough PE2 5PW. For

Leo’s Pre-school Mornings One Leisure Huntingdon and One Leisure St Neots. Relaxed and sociable sessions which include use of Leo's Funzone plus other fun activities. For reduced prices, times and dates visit www.leosfunzone.co.uk Little Lambs Toddler Group Salem Baptist Church, High Street, Ramsey PE26 1AB. Toddlers: Thurs 9.30am-11am (term time). Call: Jo Smith for dates (01487 711109). Little Rainbows Babies and Toddler Club Eatons Community Centre, Eaton Scon, St. Neots. For age 0 - 5. Wed 9.30am - 11am. Open all year inc. holidays. Cost: £2.25 per child, 50p adult (weekly). Membership for 1 year: £8 per child. Free for adults. Contact Laura or Jules for membership pack little-rainbows@hotmail.com Mucky Pups Playtimes, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick, Huntingdon PE28 0TQ. Newborn 5yrs. Fri 1.30pm - 3pm (term time). FREE (01480 890077) playtimesplaygroup.co.uk Needingworth Little Tigers Baby & Toddler Group Needingworth Village Hall. For 0-5 yrs. Mon 10am -11:30am (term time only). Call: Emma (01480 469260) or Ciona (01480 464169). NCT Bumps & Babes St Jude’s Church Hall, Cranford Drive, Netherton, Peterborough For pregnant parents and babies up to one year old. Tues 1pm-2.30 pm. Cost £1 per family. Join us for coffee & tea, chat, play, postnatal support, and mum2mum breastfeeding info (0844 243 6240, press 1). Open Door Family Centre 281 Great North Road, Eaton Socon, Huntingdon PE19 7BH. Newborn – pre-school. Messy Play, Mon 10am - 12pm. Mon Wed 9.30am - 3pm, Thurs - Fri 9.30am - 12pm FREE story, song and rhyme. Call: Carole

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Page (01480 403253). Orton Wistow Toddlers Orton Wistow Community Centre, Napier Place Peterborough PE2 6XN. Newborn - pre-school. Indoor and outdoor play. Tues 1.15pm - 3pm (term time). Cost: £2 per family (includes drink/biscuit). Call: Lynn Whitfield (01733 237727).

St. Ives Christian Fellowship Parents and Toddlers Burleigh Hill Community Centre, Constable Road PE27 3ER. Newborn – 4 yrs. Mon 1.15pm – 2.45pm (term time). Thurs 9.15am – 11am. Thorndown Community Room Wed 9am – 11am. Cost: £1 per family. Call: Jason Street (01480 463161). St Neots Rural Children’s Centre Little Paxton Primary School, Gordon Road, St. Neots PE19 6NG. Open Mon - Fri 8.45am - 1pm. Contact: 01480 357540). Smiley Tots Parent & Toddler Group Yelden Village Hall, Spring Lane, Yelden MK44 1BA. Every Wed 10am-12pm (term time). Come and play, make new friends! £2 per family inc. drink & snack. Call: Vicky (01933 317220) smiley.tots@hotmail.com The Daisy Children’s Centre Papworth Everard & surrounding villages. Carers & Tots (0-5yrs) Wed 9.30am - 11am (term time only). Drop in stay & play, small donation required. All Day Play (0-5yrs) Thurs 9am - 2pm, drop in any time. Bumps to Babies (for mums to be and babies up to 1yr) Fri 10am - 11.30am. Call: (01480 831423) for more info. The Eatons Children’s Centre Bushmead Primary School, Bushmead Road, Eaton Socon, St. Neots PE19 8BT. For age 0 - 5. Various courses and support for parents. Open Mon -

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Newborn – 5 yrs. Fri 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Cost: £1.50 for first child, 50p for each additional child. Toys, games and refreshments. Call: (01487 823190) www.warboysunderfives.org.uk Westwood & Ravensthorpe Children’s Centre offer support to local families that include fun, play activities. Based at Highlees and Ravensthorpe Primary School, Call: (01733 266425) for more information.

Rainbow Toddler Group 83A High Street, Huntingdon Community Church Centre PE29 3DP. Newborn – 4 yrs. Tues 9.30am – 11am. Cost: 50p per family, refreshments provided (01480 411665) church@hccuk.org St Ives Children’s Centre Wheatfields Primary School, Nene Way PE27 3WF. For 0 – 5 yrs. Mon - Thurs 9am - 3.30pm. Fri 9am - 1pm. Call: Fran Macklin (07776 494 100).

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Babysitters/Nannies Buckden Childcare Agency Nannies, babysitters, childminders and more. Contact: (01480 812403) buckden-childcare-agency.co.uk Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am 1pm. Call: for more details (01480 358340) cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk Tiddlers and Toddlers Jubilee Hall, Eaton Socon, St. Neots. Est. 30 yrs. Friday 9.30am – 11.30am (term time). Call: Margaret Birchall (01480 215695), Diane Bayliss (0777 566 3849), Jude Burt: (01480 384132) or Benny (07980 810313). Tiddlywinks St. Andrews Church, Alwalton, near Peterborough PE7 3UU. For Under 5’s and their parents/carers. Singalongs, stories, toys and refreshments. Call: Liz Ingham (01733 239289) Tot Stop Stanground Baptist Church, Chapel Street, Stanground PE2 8JG. Sing song, ride-on toys, drink & biscuit and craft. Fri 9.45am 11.30am (term time). Cost £1 per family. Call: Mrs Rush (01733 310411). Warboys Under Fives Toddler Group High street, Warboys, PE28 2TA.

Nannies at Notice St. Neots. Childcare cover for the hours you need. Contact: Mick info@nanniesatnotice.co.uk Nice Nannies Now 40, Station Road, Warboys, Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 2TD. Childcare for all ages. Call: Helen (01487 823516) nicenannies.co.uk

General Childcare Information Service for Cambridgeshire Local information about: childcare. Support for families. (0845 04 54 014) www.opportunity-lnks.org.uk

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Flying with Kids - Ten Tips for Keeping by Sue Atkins a Toddler Busy on a Plane So, you've packed the bags, cancelled the papers and are really looking forward to being away for a couple of weeks free from the usual routine but you’re really anxious about keeping your young kids occupied on that long plane flight.

snacks run out in flight and milk is a shortage very often too so bring your own so you won’t panic if they run out.

Besides packing a few great new travel toys that your toddler hasn’t seen before, you'll want to have some airplane activities that won't break, get lost or cost the earth. So here are some practical tips for travelling with toddlers and preschoolers that will help you to relax, enjoy the journey and arrive with your sense of humour! 1. Bathroom Make sure that your toddler has used the toilet before boarding the aircraft as they are spacious and much cleaner compared to the aircraft ones! It’s also a good idea to carry a supply of baby wipes and be sure to put them in a place where you can easily reach them throughout the flight. 2. Seat choice Only choose bulkhead seats if your baby needs a baby bed as the armrests can’t be moved. Normal seats are far better if your baby or toddler wants to lie down on the seat with their head on your lap as the armrests can be moved up which is far more comfortable.

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3. Ear pressure If your baby is breastfeeding or on a bottle, give them the breast or bottle during take-off and

landing as it is the best thing for their sensitive ears. They will be more relaxed and far less distressed and you will feel more at ease too. If your child is older, then carry cotton wool or ask for earplugs as soon as you board the aircraft. Make use of them for take-off then save them for landing as the crew may not have any fresh ones left by then. Or play a yawning game with them to see how many times they can yawn on take off or landing as this helps pop their ears so the pressure doesn’t cause them discomfort. 4. Food Carry a supply of biscuits, water, juice and healthy snacks for your toddler. Raisins are great for keeping little hands and minds occupied for quite awhile and also carry milk packets (the UHT small packets) yourself. Airline

5. Bottle heating If you ask the crew to heat up your baby bottle check the temperature of the liquid yourself periodically and don't depend on the crew as they are extremely busy. Most crew in Economy Class are not mothers themselves (as they are very young) so they don’t necessarily know the right temperature for your child's feed. Airline crew are most willing to help but it’s always best to take responsibility for your own child’s bottle. 6. Health If your child has a cold it’s a good idea to see a doctor before the flight to check if your child is fit to fly. Toddlers flying with a cold can experience terrible pain during take-off and landing and it’s also dangerous to their eardrums too! 7. Clothes Always carry a change of clothes for your child and it is a good idea to carry a change of top / t-shirt for yourself too. You never know when you will need it... 8. Rubbish Get a carrier or plastic bag from the crew, to put your rubbish in as you go along. It helps to keep your area clean and more organised. Also take fragranced bags with you to dispose of your nappies before putting them in the toilet bins provided.

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9. Books It’s always a great idea to carry reading books (new ones as well as old favourites), colouring books and crayons, as well as an ipod with their favourite songs and stories to listen to. If you can carry a portable DVD player they are usually a big hit with toddlers. If you bring your own DVD player and your child’s favourite DVDs then you will have full control over the content and also the timing of their video entertainment which is good for maintaining a healthy balance about how much they watch. Another alternative might be to play their DVDs on your laptop.

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When the flight attendant delivers drinks, ask for a cup, a couple ice cubes, and a straw. There are endless games you can make up with this combination as ice is fascinating to toddlers. Make sure that the ice doesn't end up in their mouth though as it is a choking hazard.

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your unconscious gets ready for the journey positively, plus making sure you plan ahead. It’s also about being flexible and relaxed when unexpected things happen that you have no control over. Toddlers will pick up on your vibes so lighten up, chill out and have a brilliant holiday!

10. Games to play Toddlers often get naughty when they experience long delays to their journey, so being prepared is half the battle. Pack a goody bag filled with activities to keep them occupied and busy and include things like play dough, a few blocks, some small board books, a little car or your toddler's favourite teddy. You could also wrap each item in wrapping paper a few times too and play pass the parcel with them, to add to the fun and excitement. These ideas are best and most effective for keeping your child occupied during the normal waking hours on a flight as they encourage your child’s imagination and creativity. Put some fun pictures onto your digital camera of the people and places you are going to visit or pictures of a recent trip you’ve been on, like to the zoo, for your child to look at. During the flight, you can relive the fun and tell stories about where/who you're visiting. It will keep your little one busy and relaxed which will make the flight a pleasurable one for all of you.

Bring a book of Finger Rhymes to teach your toddler. Great ones are: Finger Rhymes by Marc Brown and Little Hands, Finger Plays & Action Songs: Seasonal Activities by Emily Stetson and 365 Games Smart Toddlers Play by Sheila Ellison. Learning how to fasten and unfasten an "old fashioned" seatbelt, jacket zipper and poppers or buttons on their clothing (or a carry-on bag) can keep them occupied for a long time too. And don’t forget the old favourite of peek- a- boo if you’ve got friendly neighbours and “I spy”! It’s all about relaxing, imagining the journey going really well before you fall asleep, a couple of nights before you travel, so

Sue Atkins is a Parent Coach, Author of "Raising Happy Children for Dummies" and a mother of two children. She has written many books on self esteem and toddlers and her Positive Toddler Taming CD and ideas book is available from her website. To find out more about her work and to receive her free monthly newsletter bursting with practical tips and helpful advice for bringing up happy, confident, well-balanced children from toddler to teen go to www.positive-parents.com

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Days Out

Adventure/Soft Play Activity World & Toddler World Padholme Road East, Peterborough, PE1 5XH. Indoor play. Separate Toddler World. Mon - Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm (term time) Cost: £4.50 per child (off peak) adults £1. Peak times: £5.50 child, adults £1. Children under 1 metre £4.50 at all times. Closed Tues. Call: (01733 314446) www.activityworld.co.uk Barracudas Activity day camps for age 4 ½ - 16yrs in Huntingdon and Kimbolton. Open 8am – 6pm. For a free colour brochure call: (0845 123 5299) barracudas.co.uk Big Sky Adventure Play 24, Wainman Road, Shrewsbury Avenue, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 7BU. Soft play activities for 0 -10 yrs. Mini go-karts age 3+. Open 9.30am – 6pm (term time), Sun 10am - 5pm, 10am – 6pm (hols) Cost: Under 5’s £4.60, adults £1.20 Call: (01733 390810) bigsky.co.uk Crystal Country Play Barn Low Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9HU. Children’s indoor play area. Outside trampolines, bouncy castle and climbing area. Open daily 10am – 6pm Cost: £3.80 or £2 after 3pm. Weekends/hols £4.90 Call: (01480 493394). Cyril’s Acorn Club One Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road. For 0 – 5 yrs. Soft play equipment, climbing frames, tunnels, slides, hoops, bean bags and balls. Thurs 10.30am – 12.00pm term time only. FREE for under 1’s. Call: (01480 388500). Dave the Clown’s Fun House The Cresset, Bretton Centre, Rightwell Peterborough PE3 8DX. For 0 – 6 yrs. Soft Play Centre. Mon 10am – 12pm, Tues - Sat 10am - 1pm (closed Bank Hols). Call: (01733 260081). Houghton Mill Houghton, Huntingdon PE28 2AZ Kids of all ages will be fascinated to see a working mill in action, with lots of hands on fun too. Beautiful grounds and boat rides. Ideal for a family day out. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Jabadao Highlees Primary School Hall, Ashton Road, Westwood PE3 7ER. For 0 - 4 yrs, Wed 10am - 11am (term time only.) Fun movement activities. Build sensory and motor skills. Call: Lynn Boness (01733 295864). Little Monkeys House of Fun One Leisure Ramsey, Abbey Road. For Under 5’s. Bouncy castle, ball pool and soft play area. Wed 9.30am – 11.30am (term time only). FREE for under 1’s. Call: (01487 710275) Leo’s Funzone @ Huntingdon One Leisure Huntingdon, St Peter’s Road, Huntingdon. Indoor adventure play centre for babies, toddlers and children. A great venue for children’s parties.Free entry for adults and children under 1. Open 7 days a week. Call: (01480 388600). leosfunzone.co.uk Leo’s Funzone @ St. Neots One Leisure St. Neots, Barford Road, Eynesbury, St. Neots. Indoor adventure play centre for babies, toddlers and children. A great venue for children’s parties. Free entry for adults and children under 1. Open 7 days a week. Call: (01480 388700) leosfunzone.co.uk New Ark Adventure Playground & City Farm Hill Close, Reeves Way, Peterborough PE1 5LZ. Playground and farm. Cost: £50 per child for 1 year. Parent /Toddler group Wed 1.15pm – 2.45pm (term time). Call: (01733 340605).

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2yrs. Call: Janet (01354 695513) www.babygrowz.co.uk Happy Faces Units 15 – 17 Skaters Way, Werrington PE4 6NB. For 8mths – 5yrs. Educational play, refreshments and more. Call: Claire (01733 324851)

Languages Bonjour Bambini Language Courses Peterborough Learn Italian: Age 4+ Sat 10am (1hr). Call: Rebecca (0795 178 5668) bonjourbambini@btinternet.com La Jolie Ronde 58 Burleigh Road, St. Ives PE27 3DF. Introduction to French with songs, rhymes and games. Age 5+ Call: Anna Ireland (01480 382036).

Music/Singing Baby Song Highlees Children’s Centre PE3 7ER. For 0 - 12 mths, Wed 11.30am - 12pm. Encourages communication from an early age. Come and have fun! Contact: Steph (01733 260833).

Theatre

Clap & Sing / Parachute Play Baptist Church, High Street, Somersham, Huntingdon. For newborn – 5yrs. Song and movement to stimulate babies. Wed 9.15am – 10.30am, 10.15am – 11.30am (term time only). Pre-enrolment. Voluntary donation. Call: Trisha (01487 741456).

Key Theatre Embankment Road, Peterborough. PE1 1EF. Productions aimed at children throughout the year. Box office: (01733 552439)

Music for Little People Fun and educational music classes for 0 - 5 years. All taught by qualified musicians and teachers. Call: Karen (01480 812469). www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

The Cresset Theatre Rightwell, Bretton Centre, Peterborough PE3 8DX Seasonal shows for children. Call: (01733 265705) www.cresset.co.uk

Development

Developmental Play Babygrowz Huntingdon.. Sleep Clinics and developmental play classes. Newborn -

Musical Minis Heritage Park Primary School, Park Farm, Stanground and Alwalton From 6mths +. Introducing music and percussion in a relaxed atmosphere. Parties. Call: Janie McCormick (01778 570340) www.musicalminis.co.uk Sing and Sign Samuel Pepys School, St. Neots. For 6 - 18mths. Thursdays. Learn to communicate with your baby or toddler pre-speech. Call: Julie Warriner for details (01767 691488) www.singandsign.com

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Emergency Skills Workshop - Baby & Toddler Yoga, Massage & Swimming

Swim classes available now at Huntingdon & Peterborough Marriott Hotels weekdays & weekends.

Babybliss

small enough to care....

We’re 1!

Great new summer toddler clothing collections from Hatley and the iconic lifestyle brand O’Neill.

The wonderful ride-on wheely bugs have arrived from Australia!

Bonza Baby & Kids is the place to go for the stylish baby or toddler in your life. 07857 683291

babybliss@tesco.net

www.mybabybliss.info Hosts of

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Bump, Birth& Beyond Show

Open: Mon – Sat 9am to 4:30pm 17 Church Walk, St. Neots PE19 1JH Tel: 01480 473547

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Tiny Talk Brampton and Melbourn. Baby signing classes for all babies and young toddlers. Class is 1 hr - ½ hr singing and signing followed by ½ hr social time. Call: Carol (0795 1601107) carols@tinytalk.co.uk Warboys Clap and Sing (including Toy Library) Warboys Community Primary School Community Hall. All pre-schoolers welcome. Thurs 1.45pm - 2.45pm (term time). Cost: £1 donation. Call: Kate Smith(01487 824390).

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Centre sleep management advisor. Call: Linda Minett (01733 260833).

Drama Debutots Gunthorpe Community Centre, Hallfields Lane PE4 7YH. Drama for age 2 – 4yrs. Tues 9.45am – 10.45am, 6mths – 2yrs 10.45am – 11.45am. Contact: (01733 810279).

Yoga/Massage/Sleep

DramaTots - From 2 - 5yrs, younger siblings welcome, £4 per 50 min session. Call: Liz: (01480 839112) dramatots@yahoo.co.uk

Antenatal Yogacise FREE Pregnancy Yoga classes at Ramsey and Somersham Children’s Centres in June/July. Call: Victoria (01954 204742) bumpstobabies.org

On Stage Youth Theatre School 71, Shakespeare Road, St. Ives PE27 6TT. For age 4+. Train in the performing arts in a fun and friendly environment. Call: Eve Webb (01480 461959) onstageyts.co.uk

Babybliss Huntingdon /Peterborough area. Infant Massage, Baby/Toddler Yoga, Baby & Child swimming and First Aid courses. Call: Kate Stewart (07857 683291) babybliss@tesco.net Baby Yoga Huntingdon Nursery School, Ambury Road, Huntingdon PE29 1AD also at Time for Health St. Ives PE27 5BH (01480 461411). For mums & babies 6wks – mobile. Friendly, relaxed class. Fri 10am – 11.30am (term time). Call: Barbara Moorby (01480 380307). www.yoga4everybody.co.uk Holistic Baby Massage 104, Park Road, Peterborough PE1 2TJ. For 0 - 5 yrs including premature babies and mothers suffering from Post Natal Depression. Workshops and Private Tuition. Call: Goldie Khan (01733 897885). Pregnancy Yoga Oak Tree Centre, Huntingdon PE29 7HN. Wed 7pm – 8.30pm. Call: Barbara Moorby (01480 380307) barbara@yoga4everybody.co.uk Time for Health (Baby massage) 8 Station Road, St Ives (opposite Waitrose). Thurs 10.30am. Helps relieve colic, tummy discomfort, teething and more. Call: (01480 461411) timeforhealth.co.uk Sleep Clinic If you have a child over 8 mths keeping you awake at night, contact the Westwood & Ravensthorpe Children’s

Raggamuffins Drama School Queen Elizabeth School hall, School Hill, Godmanchester PE29 2NB. For age 3 – 5 yrs. Call: Jessica (0781 700 2853) ragga-muffin.co.uk Stagecoach Theatre Arts School For age 4 +. Learn to act, sing and dance and build confidence. For Huntingdon classes contact: Jo (01353 667442) and Peterborough call: Ashleigh (01778 423553) www.stagecoach.co.uk

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Little Princess Pamper Parties 24, Longthorpe Green, Peterborough. Choose from Princess or Butterfly for age 3+. Contact: Michelle (01733 700035) Music To Grow To Birthday parties catered for around Huntingdon/St. Ives areas. High quality music-making for age 0 - 5yrs. Contact: Kathryn (01353 662022) musictogrowto.co.uk Party at One Leisure One Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey, Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots. All One Leisure sites provide a wide range of fun pool, soft play and sports birthday parties for under 5’s and juniors. Contact your local One Leisure site for details: Huntingdon: 01480 388600, Ramsey: 01487 710275, Sawtry: 01487 832161, St. Ives: 01480 388500, St. Neots: 01480 388700 or visit oneleisure.net Party Time! Fun/themed entertainment for tots to pre-teens. Choose from: Knights & Princesses, Grease, Tearless & Fearless, Ugly Bug & Beautiful Butterfly ball or Pirates & Fairies. Call: Trisha (01487 741456) www.partytime.uk.com

Family Eating Out

Stage Stars Theatre Academy Alconbury, Cambourne, Ramsey, Sawtry and Stukeley Meadows Classes in drama, singing and dance for ages 3+. Call: 07807 193182 www.stagestarsacademy.co.uk

Brewster’s Fun Factory & Restaurant (Highwayman) Colmworth Business Park, St Neots also at Hampton, Peterborough. Play zone. Cost: £2+. Kids menu. Call: (01480 408540).

Stars on Stage UK Alconbury, Woodston & Orton Waterville. Dance and drama classes for various ages.Courses run over half term and summer holidays. For full details Contact: Sam & Hannah Black stars-on-stage@hotmail.co.uk www.starsonstage.org.uk

Eat ‘N’ Play Huntingdon Road, St. Neots PE19 1XG. Large play area (max height 1.45m/4’9”) Separate toddler area. Open 11am daily. Cost: £3.75. Weekends/hols £4.25. Call: (01480 471611) www.eatnplay.co.uk

Entertainment

Children’s Entertainers/Parties Colin Daines MMC Magic and balloon modelling. Member of the magic circle. Family occasions a speciality (01480 212571).

Frankie & Benny’s Towerfields, Kings Ripton Road, Huntingdon PE29 7EG. New York Italian style restaurant. Children’s menu available. Free colouring pack. Call: (01480 437240). Pizza Express 105, High Street, Huntingdon PE29 3LB. Children’s ‘mini’ menu. Free activity pack. Call: (01480 434446).

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Reading / Story Time

mths on alternate Fri 10.30am - 11am (term time only).

Rhymetime: alternate Tues 11am–11.30am (term time).

Bretton District Library The Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough PE3 8DS. Storytime: Thurs 11am -11.30am, Baby Rhyme Time: Tues 2pm-2.30pm. Call: (01733 864294).

Orton District Library Orton Centre, Peterborough PE2 5RQ. Storytime: Tues 10am -10.30am (term time only), every Thurs 10am 10.30am (all year round) Sat 11am 11.45am. Rhymetime: Mon 10.30am -11am. Craft & Story Club on one Sat per mth 11am - 12pm - call: (01733 864296).

Thorney Library Church Street, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QB. Rhymetime: Friday 11am 11.30am. Under 5’s Storytime: Friday 11.30am - 12pm. Craft Club, Sat

Dogsthorpe Community Library Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough PE1 4LH. Storytime and singing: Thurs 2pm 2.30pm. Call: (01733 864300). Eye Library Crowland Road, Eye, Peterborough PE6 7TN. Storytime: Mon 10.30am 11am. Craft Club: Sat 11am - 12pm. Call: (01733 864142). Hampton Library 6B Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8DR. Rhymetime: Tues 10.15am 10.45am. Storytime for under 7’s: Fri 2.30pm-3pm. Call: (01733 864538). Huntingdon Library Princes Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PH. Storytime: 18mths – 5 yrs, Weds 10.30am –11am. Rhymetime: 0 - 18

www.saldance.co.uk

Specialising in all aspects of Theatre Dance & Musical Theatre Open Days: Sat 28 August 2010 10.30am - 12.30pm Mon 30 August 2010 4pm - 6pm

Mother & Toddler to Advanced Professional Tuition by highly qualified teachers of the IDTA

27 Fenlake Business Centre Peterborough PE1 5BQ

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01733 340003

Peterborough Central Library Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RX Storytime: Fri 2.15pm - 2.45pm, Sat 11am -11.20am & 2.30pm - 3pm. Baby Rhyme Time: Thurs 1.30pm-2pm. Craft Club for Under 5’s: Tues 2.15pm 2.45pm (FREE). Call: (01733 864280). Ramsey Library School Lane, Ramsey PE26 1AF. Storytime: 18mths–5 yrs. Thursdays 2pm 2.30pm. Call: (0845 045 5225).

Traditional wooden toys, educational games, bespoke handmade dolls houses, crafts, gifts, homewares and much more. Treat someone special in your life, or how about a bit of self indulgence!

Wooden Toy Specialist

40 The Broadway, St Ives 01480 354413 www.appletreegifts.co.uk

Sawtry Library Fen Lane, Sawtry PE28 5TQ. Storytime: First Weds of the month 2.15pm – 2.45pm.

Somersham Community Information Centre Church Street Somersham PE28 3EG. For pre-school children. Tues 10.30am-11am - stories & rhyme ending with a craft activity every week (term time) (01487 840266). Stanground Community Library Southfields Avenue, Peterborough PE2 8RZ. Storytime: Thurs 2.15pm-2.45pm (01733 864302). St. Ives Library 4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. Ives PE27 5BW. Rhymetime: alternate Weds 10.30am – 11am (term time). St. Neots Library Priory Lane, St. Neots PE19 2BH. Storytime: Mon 2pm–2.30pm.

9.30am - 12pm (01733 864542). Warboys Library High Street, Warboys PE28 2TA. For 18mnths - 5yrs. Storytime:Thurs 10.30am – 11am. Werrington District Library Staniland Way, PE4 6JT. Storytime: Tues 2pm – 2.30pm. Baby Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Crafts for children, Sat 11am - 1pm. Call: (01733 864282). Woodston Library Orchard Street, Peterborough PE2 9AL.Storytime: Tues 10am -10.30am. Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm – 2.45pm Call for details of craft club. (01733 864304). Yaxley Library Lansdowne Rd, Yaxley. Storytime:

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Alternate Tues 11am–11.30am (term time). Rhymetime: alternate Fri 10.30am–11am (term time only).

Special Needs Cambridgeshire Parent Partnership Service For parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs. Confidential Advice Line: (01223 699214) www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/pps Kidz with Differences A support group for parents and carers of children with all types of special needs. “We’re here to listen.” Phone for details and support. Call: Mel Thomas (01480 454588).

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Peterborough Academy of Dance 19, Abbotsbury, Orton Malborne, Peterborough PE2 5PS. Various classes for under fives. Call: Jill Dawson (01733 234 555). Saldance Theatre Arts 27, Fenlake Business Centre, Peterborough PE1 5BQ. Mums & Toddlers: Thurs 1.15pm. Pre-school age: Thurs 2pm. Cost: £4 per session. Call: Nicola Storton (01733 340003). Stage Door School of Dance St. B’s Hall, Yaxley. Pre-School Ballet on Tuesdays. Call: Lesley (01733 244779) Stageworks Studios The Towers, High Street, Buckden, St. Neots PE19 5TA. Toddler Dance: Tues 10am - 11am. Call: Pauline (01480 812626) www.stageworksstudio.co.uk

Ballet/Dance

Star Dancewear 46, Beech Drive, St. Ives PE27 6UB. Quality dancewear at affordable prices. Call: Elaine (01480 382068).

Brown’s Dance Centre 286, Lincoln Road, Millfield, Peterborough PE1 2ND. For under 5’s. Mon 4.15pm – 5pm. Sat 9.30am or 11.15am for 1hr. Cost: £3.75 per session. Call: (01733 554282).

Sunny Steps Time for Health, 8 Station Road, St. Ives PE27 5BH. For boys and girls aged 2 - 4. Creative dance and movement. Wed/Thurs 9.45am – 10.45am. Contact: Alison (01954 267378).

Dance Studio The Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough PE3 8DX. Classes for age 2+. Babies Ballet age 3+ Fri 3.15pm - 3.45pm. Modern and tap age 4+ Sat 2pm - 2.30pm. Term time only. Call (01733 842502). www.cresset.co.uk Dance Supplies 20, Bridge Street, St. Ives PE27 5EG. Authorised retailer (01480 498174) www.dancesuppliesstives.co.uk Kelly Marie’s Dance Supplies Unit 2, Fishers Yard, Market Square, St. Neots PE19 2AF. Sizes from age 3. (01480 477212) www.kellymariesdancewear.co.uk Linda Allen School of Dance Alconbury, Kimbolton & Spaldwick Ballet, Tap & jazz classes from 3½ yrs. Call Linda (01480 861332) www.balletclass.org.uk New Road Studios New Road, St. Ives, PE27 5BG. Dance, singing and drama. Dance parties Call : Lucie (01480 493111).

Tu Danse Studios Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5YD. Dance/ movement classes. Baby Boogie age 2 - 4yrs, Nursery Ballet from age 3½, Funky Monkeys age 4+. Contact: Anita (01733 553830). Wendy Burke School of Dance Hartford, Huntingdon and Sawtry. For age 3yrs +. Ballet classes. Contact: Wendy (01487 822002) dance4it.com

Football Dribblers Football School One Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road. For ages 2+ years. Learn balance, co-ordination, improve awareness and agility through basic football skills with a qualified coach. Call centre for course dates, times and prices (01480 388500). Little Dribblers One Leisure Sawtry, Green End Road, Sawtry PE28 5UY. For ages 3 - 5 yrs. Learn balance, co-ordination, improve awareness and agility through basic

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football skills with a qualified coach. Call centre for course details, times and prices (01487 832161). Little Kickers Pre-School Football Classes Peterborough/Stamford. For 18mths – 5yrs. Children will learn sound football skills with a positive introduction to sport. For free taster session call: (07976 179899)pshah@littlekickers.co.uk Little Strikers One Leisure St Neots, Barford Road, Eynesbury, St Neots. For ages 3 – 4 yrs. Learn balance, co-ordination; improve awareness and agility through basic football skills with a qualified coach. Call centre for course dates, times and prices (01480 388700). Under 5’s Football One Leisure Huntingdon, St Peter’s Road. For ages 3 - 4 years. Learn balance, co-ordination; improve awareness and agility through basic football skills with a qualified coach. Call centre for course dates, times and prices (01480 388600).

Gymnastics Baby Gym Huntingdon Gymnastics Club, Claytons Way PE29 1UT. Structured class for age 6 wks – 2yrs. Fri 10.45am -11.30am £3 on door, term time only (last class 10th July - start again 11 September). Structured Toddlers - call to join class (pre-booked and pre-paid. Call: (01480 523 43 short number). huntgymnast@tiscali.co.uk huntingdongymclub.org.uk Pre-School Trampolining One Leisure Huntingdon, St. Peter’s Road PE29 7DA. For age 2 - 4yrs. An introductory course in trampolining for children. Develop balance and co-ordination skills. Call centre for course dates, times and prices (01480 388600). Sims Gymnastics 19, Wainman Road, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 7BU. Play Gym 6mths – 4yrs Mon - Fri 9.30am – 11am. Gymmies 3 - 4 yrs, Tues, Wed & Thurs (call for times). Call: Karen Sim (01733 235003/ 07742 398549) www.simsgymnastics.com Tumble Tots For 6mths - 7 yrs. For classes in Peterborough call: Amanda (01832 272127), St. Neots & Huntingdon,

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The sun is shining in Shepreth! Keepers at Shepreth Wildlife Park have certainly got their hands full this Summer with the recent arrivals of new furry friends. ‘Ruby’ the Maned wolf is busy getting settled into her new home, while a family of marmosets are exploring their rainforest territory in the South American themed ‘Tropical House’. 'Moonshadow', the proud polecat mother, has her hands full keeping 9 hungry kits in check in the Native Species Woodland, as keepers eagerly await mother number two, 'Artemis', to give birth any day. The two breeding pairs of polecat are part of a national breeding programme to re-establish polecats back into the wild in the area. ‘Ashanti’ the cusimanse recently joined the list of ever-growing species at Shepreth Wildlife Park, who have planned an array of events throughout the summer in support of the various conservation projects worldwide. Dates for the Summer months ahead include: Lemur Fun Day 3rd June, Native Species Workshops in aid of the ‘Hedgehog Re-hab Programmme’ all throughout August, Tiger Day - 4th August and Tiger Swimathon - 8th September.

Visit www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk or www.Justgiving.com/12kmtigerswim for more details. See our advert on the back cover.

Summer Workshop 2010

Grease Monday 9th - Friday 13th August

Have fun while learning and developing skills in Drama and/or Dance.

For ages 4 - 14 years Held at Alconbury Memorial Hall Morning session 9:30 - 12:30 (performance at 12:00 on Friday

Afternoon session 1:30 - 4:30 (performance at 4:00 on Friday)

£45 PER CHILD (sibling discount - £10 off second sibling). Deposit of £10 required to confirm place. BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

Email: stars-on-stage@hotmail.co.uk. See past workshops at www.starsonstage.org.uk

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contact: Ann (01480 411571), St. Ives Karen (01353 661255) www.tumbletots.com

Ice Skating

emis', to give birth any polecats back into the

Snow Babies - Planet Ice 1 Mallard Road, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8YN. For 18mths - 5yrs. Structured classes to introduce young children to ice-skating. Always under strict supervision from qualified coach. Cost: £4.20 first child, second child only £1.50. Sun 10.00am -11.00am. Call: (01733 260222) www.planet-ice.co.uk

Martial Arts Karate 4 Kids Classes at various locations, For age 4+. Call: (01733 758118 / 07800 985724) adrenalinemaritialarts.com Little Ninja’s (Hicks Karate) Loxley Community Centre, Loxley, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 5BW and Dogsthorpe Community Centre, Poplar Avenue PE1 4QF. Martial Arts Classes for age 3+. Call: Andrew Hicks (01733 810043 / 07974 196256) www.hickskarate.co.uk Zanshin Black Belt Academy St. Peter’s School, St. Peter’s Road, Huntingdon. Also in St. Ives, St. Neots and Earith. For age 4+. Karate is a fun way for children to keep fit, gain confidence and learn discipline. Call Linden for more details (07730 666796) www.startingkarate.com

y 13th August

developing skills in

Memorial Hall

ount - £10 off second red to confirm place.

starsonstage.org.uk

Swimming Baby Swimming Lessons One Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey, Sawtry and St.Neots. For 6 - 18 mths and 18mths - 3 yrs. Introduces babies and toddlers to aquatic activities. Call your local One Leisure site for details: Huntingdon: 01480 388600, Ramsey: 01487 710275, Sawtry@ 01487 832161, St. Neots: 01480 388700 or visit www.oneleisure.net First Strokes Godmanchester Community Pool, Park Lane, Huntingdon PE29 2AG. Swimming lessons for all (babies to adult). For age 2½ upwards. (01480 375145) www.firststrokes.com

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FREE swimming for under 5’s One Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey, Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots. Free swimming for under 5’s. Call your local One Leisure site for timetables and details of sessions available: Huntingdon: (01480 388600) Ramsey: (01487 710275) Sawtry: (01487 832161) St. Ives: (01480 388500) St Neots: (01480 388700) oneleisure.net Junior Swimming Lessons One Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey, Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots. Qualified teaching staff help your child gain confidence, develop technique and enjoy swimming. Call local site for details: Huntingdon: (01480 388600) Ramsey: (01487 710275) Sawtry: (01487 832161) St Ives: (01480 388500) St Neots: (01480 388700) or visit www.oneleisure.net Kimbolton School Swimming Pool Kimbolton, PE28 0EA. The pool is open to the public all year. General swimming for children under 8 years of age with parents. Lessons for over 5’s. For more info and timetable details call: (01480 862276) kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

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Wildlife/Animals Hamerton Zoo Park Nr Sawtry, Huntingdon PE28 5RE Wildlife park and adventure playground. Open daily. www.hamertonzoopark.com Shepreth Wildlife Park Station Road, Shepreth, SG8 6PZ. Adventure playground and soft playroom for under fives. Open 10am 6pm. Call: 01763 26 22 26. www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk The Raptor Foundation The Heath, St. Ives Road, Woodhurst, Huntingdon PE28 3BT. Daily flying displays. Cost: Under 2’s FREE. Age 2 - 5 £1.25. Adults: £4.50. Call: (01487 741140) www.raptorfoundation.org.uk Wood Green Animal Shelter King’s Bush Farm, London Road, Godmanchester PE29 2NH. Animal re-homing centre. Children’s play area, pet supplies and shop. Open 10am – 4pm daily. (0844 248 8181) www.woodgreen.org.uk

Water Babies Teach your baby to swim at classes in Buckden, Cambridge and Wellingbrough. From Newborn. Call: Debi Hogston (01933 651 790) waterbabies.co.uk

Toy Library Huntingdon Toy Library Huntingdon Nursery School, Ambury Rd, Huntingdon PE29 1AD. Newborn – 5 years. Thurs 9am 11.15am, 12.45pm – 3pm. £1 per year subs then 25p per toy. Term time only. Call: Mary Mansfield (01480 375216). St. Neots Toy Libraries Butterfly Children’s Centre, Winhills School, off Duck Lane, St. Neots and Eatons Children’s Centre, Bushmead School, Eaton Socon, St. Neots. Mon -Thurs 8.45am - 4.30pm and Fridays 8.45am - 1.00pm. Call: (01480 358350). Toy Library Highlees Children’s Centre,PE3 7ER. For 0 - pre-school, Wed 9am - 10am. Little Explorers - Wed 10.30am 11.30am. No charge and no booking needed. Call: Steph for more details (01733 260833).

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Thomas – come to Thomas’ Birthday party – June 26th/27th. Have a ride behind Thomas! Sing happy birthday to the little engine, entertainment and a goodie bag! Booking essential! July 31st/Aug 1st – Thomas Big Weekend Thomas pulls the trains – also tractor rides and stalls at our summer fete. Free parking, shop and excellent café!

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