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Kimbolton School 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 www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

at Thurleigh Farm & Adventure Playground!

• Indoor, Outdoor Playground!

• Fire Engine, Tractor, Pony Rides!

• Bungee, Trampolines & Quad Bikes!

New for 2011... Animal Encounters! Handle a snake, get up close to a spider, cuddle a hedgehog on WEDNESDAYS over the holidays

Plus Weekly Programme 23rd July

Mini Beast Detectives

30th July

Wizarding Week

6th August

Gruffalo Hunt

13th August Knights & Princesses 20th August Kids Olympics 27th August Pirate Mania

All inclusive entrance: £8.00 Children £6.00 Adults 3 month membership for a child is only £16!

For more information: Call us: 01234 771597 Visit our website: www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk

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Welcome to the Summer issue of Jolly Tots!

News & Special Offers

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Easy2name Giveaway Competition!

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Teaching your baby to swim could save their life

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Summer is the chance for families to get

Eating out with under fives

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out, but also for children to experience

How to choose your child’s first shoes

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together and not only have some fun days something new. Will this be the year you

look back on and remember their first pony ride or a role in theatre school? There are lots to choose from, so take a look at our listing and adverts for more details.

Are you thinking about going out

for a family meal with your little ones? For advice on how to make it an enjoyable

experience, read ‘Eating out with under

Not Guilty! British parents let kids watch TV guilt free

What to do and where to go listing Art & Craft Baby / Toddler Playgroups

fives’ on page 15.

Childcare

about what they watch on TV? Read the

Days Out

Do you chat with your children

fascinating results of a survey

commissioned by Chapman Entertainment Ltd along with advice from an expert on making the most of TV watching time.

Turn to page 6 for your chance to

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Development Drama Entertainment

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win an ‘Off to School’ pack courtesy of

Family Eating Out

Best wishes,

Reading / Story Time

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Special Needs

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Easy2name. Enjoy your summer!

Sports

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Ruby Speechley

Toy Library

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Tel: 01480 896463

Wildlife/Animals

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Founder/Editor

editor@jollytotsmagazine.co.uk www.jollytotsmagazine.co.uk

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Free uniform when joining, and a free taster session.

Crazy Glazy is a Ceramic Café providing an ambient setting for the whole family to enjoy Cuppas, Cakes & Crafty Creations, allowing customers to paint a ready made unglazed piece of pottery whilst enjoying light refreshments.

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01480 350863 / zy@crazyglazy.com 43 Cambridge Street, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 2AY

Sunday June 2

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setting for the whole family to enjoy ers to paint a ready made unglazed

Peterborough Festival

25 June – 10 July There are many events within the Festival period which offer great fun for all the family.

Heritage Festival

Peterborough Cathedral and precincts, Peterborough 25 -26 June, 10 am – 5 pm daily. FREE. Over 300 costumed re-enactors, period market stalls, historical displays, craft activities and more.

Easy2name Giveaway!

Win one of five ‘Off to School’ sets Plus 10% off even if you don’t win!

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Cathedral Square, Peterborough Friday 1 July – Monday 4 July 11 am – 5 pm daily (last admittance 4.45) £2, pay at entrance.

Stimulating fun for all ages.

We have FIVE Easy2name Off to School sets to give away - each set is worth £17.90 and contains: 30 waterproof stickers, 30 iron on nametapes, 1 set of shoe covers, 1 bag tag and 1 shoe bag -

All the latest news on Festival events at www.vivacity-peterborough.com

turn to page 6 for details on how to enter!

all personalised with your choice of name.

New book by nutritionist Amanda Ursell

Amanda Ursell’s Baby & Toddler Food Bible Your Essential Guide to Feeding Your Child for Their First Four Years (Hay House, £11.99).

To get 20% off RRP go to: www.hayhouse.co.uk or call 0208 9621230 and use the offer code PP07 to also get free p&p. Offer ends 31st July 2011.

- A complete guide to baby and toddler nutrition from the UK’s leading nutritionist, Amanda Ursell - Includes 200 healthy recipes that are quick and easy - Covers every aspect of weaning and healthy eating for babies and toddlers, including picky eaters - Packed full of nutritional information, including food allergies. The list of what foods to introduce to your child and when can be daunting, especially in this day and age when everything from food safety to allergies dictate certain rules.

Written by the UK’s leading nutritionist, Amanda Ursell, while she was caring for her own baby and toddler, everything in this book has been tried and tested and is suitable for busy, working parents!

Children’s Nearly New Sale Sunday June 26 · 1pm - 3pm Little Paxton Village Hall Off High St Little Paxton St Neots PE19 6EY Baby, children & maternity clothes, toys etc. Book a stall (£8 inc. table)

Call Karen: 07577 701161 karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk

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at Woodgreen Animal Centre, Huntingdon 10am - 3pm (see advert on page 10 for more details)

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Five Off to School sets to WIN! (Plus 10% off even if you don’t)

We have FIVE Easy2name Off to School sets to give away - each set is worth £17.90 and contains: 30 waterproof stickers, 30 iron on nametapes, 1 set of shoe covers, 1 bag tag and 1 shoe bag - all personalised with your choice of name.

The brilliant stickers will stay stuck even through the dishwasher and microwave so ideal for lunchboxes and water bottle labelling. The iron on Easytapes will get all that uniform labelled in minutes.

To enter: Email editor@jollytotsmagazine.co.uk with EASY2NAME GIVEAWAY in the subject box. Please state the name of your child and choose from red, blue or pink for your set.

Even if you are not lucky enough to win one of these great prizes you will still receive a 10% discount code from Easy2name. All entries must be received by 31st August 2011. Terms and conditions available on our website www.jollytotsmagazine.co.uk. See the Easy2name advert on p23.

Art & Craft Crafty Monkey 12, Moores Walk, St. Neots Pottery painting and craft studio. Baby hand and footprints, make a bear, birthday parties and more! Open Mon Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm. Contact Chrissy (01480 219222) www.mycraftymonkey.com 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).

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Original Ceramics Pottery painting in Hampton, Peterborough. All ages. Parties catered for. Call: Justine (07951 473299)

Baby / Toddler Playgroups 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 - 4.45pm.

Cost: £3. Call: (01480 461411).

Baby Playtime Brewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 12mths. Tues 9.30am - 11am, just drop in (term time). Stay and Play, 0 - 5yrs 1.15pm - 2.45pm. Book your place (term time). Call: (01733 452600).

Brampton Baby & Toddler Group Brampton Community Centre.

For 0-5 yrs. Every Mon 9.30 -11.30am (term time). Cost £2 per session. Arts & crafts, role play, singing, floor toys for all ages. Healthy snacks and drinks.

Call Katie on (01480 355433) or follow us on Facebook Brampton Playgroup The Church Hall, Brampton.

For age 2 - 5yrs. Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9.15am - 3pm (term time). Call: Joan Miles (Supervisor) (01480 350588).

Brewster Babes Post Natal Group Brewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 6mths. Varied programme of guest speakers and subjects. Fri 1.30pm 2.30pm. Just turn up. Call: (01480 461411).

Buckden Pre-School Playgroup Millennium Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden. Friendly and happy setting.

Rising 2s: Tues and Thurs 1.15pm 2.45pm, 3 - 5yrs Mon - Fri 9a.m 12pm. Lunch club every day 12pm 1pm. Call: Sarah (07941 671 999) buckdenpreschool@yahoo.co.uk

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Bushbabies Christchurch, Benstead, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough PE2 5JJ. Newborn - 5yrs. Tues 9.45am 11.15am (term time only). Call: Teresa MacLean (01733 452690).

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: Damianne Redpath (Thurs - 07593 552553).

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

Houghton & Wyton Preschool Playgroup For age 2 yrs 9 mths - 4 yrs. Mon – Fri 9am – 3.30pm (term time). Call: (07949 943691) www.houghtonandwytonpreschool.org.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, 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).

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).

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/Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term times). Cost: £1 per family. Call: Captain Beverley (01733 240130).

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 per family.

Call: Sally Forster (01733 233026) goldhaycentre@tiscali.co.uk Houghton & Wyton Baby & Toddler Group Houghton & Wyton Memorial Hall, St. Ives Road, Houghton, PE28

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 pre-school age. Toys, books, activities and messy play. Wed 1.30pm-2.45pm.

Run by Orton Children’s Centre (01733 452690).

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

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activities.Term time only. For reduced prices, times and dates visit www.leosfunzone.co.uk Little Angels Berkley Street Methodist Church, Eynesbury, St. Neots PE19 2NB. Newborn - 4 years. Wednesdays (term time only) 1pm to 2.45. Free play with lots of floor and table top toys.

Refreshments provided, no fee just donations. Call Ellice (01480 474062) / email: ellice.ashdown@btinternet.com Little Lambs Toddler Group Salem Baptist Church, High Street, Ramsey PE26 1AB. Toddlers: Every Thurs 9.30am-11am (term time). Call: Jo Smith (01487 711109).

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) 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

St Neots & District NCT

25th Anniversar Anniversaryy Saturday 1 Saturday 16 6th J July uly from 7.30 p.m. at St Neots Golf Club

Ticket price of £1 Ticket £17 7.50 per head* includes 80’ s disco & Hog R oast 80’s Roast veggie (with v eggie option)

We would current W ew ould like like to invite invite all cur rent and past members and their guests to help us celebrate years activity 25 y ears of NCT activit y and support in St Neots.

Contact Contact Ingrid: ingrid@icbrecruitment.com ingrid@icbrecruitment.com / 07980 548851 or kirstinblagden@sky.com Kirstin: kirstinblagden@sk y.com / 07751 773492 Get in touc h soon as tic kets touch tickets will be allocated on a first come first ser ved basis. served * Cash bar a vailable. available.

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Playday Nursery has been running since 1999 and was registered to care for 13 children at any one time. We have now expanded our setting to provide care and education to up to 40 children aged between 0 to 8 years old. “We are very excited with the prospect of moving forward and the challenge to become a larger setting whilst still maintaining the atmosphere of a family unit,� said Rasila Panchal,

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manager of Playday Nursery. “Our provision will provide modern facilities for the children and the staff as well as making it suitable for special needs users. We have a duty to ensure that our provision complies with the learning and development requirements, safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare requirements (employing suitable people, providing suitable premises, environment and equipment; efficient organisation and documentation). “I am delighted with the chance to expand our childcare service. The creation of additional childcare at Playday Nursery will significantly impact the lives of parents and children. Parents will have access to affordable, high quality childcare and the children will have exciting, fun activities to take part in which will develop their self-esteem and social skills in a safe and stimulating environment, giving them a chance to thrive. “The expansion will enable us to provide separate rooms for the different age groups and provide children with a safe and secure environment in which to interact and explore rich and diverse learning and development opportunities. “During school holidays we provide care for children of primary school age depending on the availability of places.�

Call 01480 390437 for more details

Summertime Fun at Thurleigh Farm & Adventure Playground With six weeks of the school summer holidays looming, there is no scope for the children to be bored down at Thurleigh Farm & Adventure Playground. Commencing with a week of mini beast detectives from Saturday 23rd July, the farm is running its six week activity programme of different weekly themes. Let the littlies explore the woods in search of bugs and creepy crawlies before turning your hand to wizarding with a craft week in honour of the latest Harry Potter release. Early August takes on a Gruffalo twist followed by a week of knights & princesses and then pirate mania. Finally, not forgetting the sporting accolades of next summer, the farm will be running its own kids Olympics – so come on down and get into training!

Following on from its success over Easter, Chris Welbourn from “Animal Encounters� will be in residence every Wednesday. An opportunity for visitors to see and learn more about the antics of a tarantula, get up close to a snake or cuddle a hedgehog. All this plus the Farm’s usual holiday timetable of tractor trailer, pony & fire engine rides plus the indoor and outdoor play areas and animals.

The farm operates an all inclusive entrance price of just £8 per child (£6.50 for the 3’s and under) and £6 an adult. Alternatively there is a very attractive 3 month membership which equates to the cost of two visits.

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For further information about specific events, telephone: 01234 771597 or visit www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk

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adult (weekly). Membership for 1 year: £8 per child. Free for adults. Contact Laura or Jules for membership pack little-rainbows@hotmail.com Mini Movers Kingsgate Community Church, 2 Staplee Way, Parnell, Peterborough PE1 4YT. For newborn - pre-school, Wed 10am - 11.30am (term time). Art, craft, singing and trips. Cost: £1.50 per family, includes drink/snack for all.

Call: Kim Connor (01733 311156 via church office).

Moonlight Hare’s Baby & Toddler Group Peterborough Central Library For 0 – 5 yrs. Every Thurs 10:30 – 11:15 am (inc. hols). A free, drop-in session run jointly by Peterborough Museum and Peterborough Central Library. Each week a different museum object is introduced and explored through story, rhythm and rhyme. Call Carol Law on (01733 864 700).

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).

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).

Rainbow Toddler Group 83A High Street, Huntingdon Community Church Centre PE29 3DP. Newborn – 4 yrs. Thurs 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 -

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Thurs 9am - 3.30pm. Fri 9am - 12pm. Call: Fran Macklin (07776 494 100).

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. 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) 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 - 1pm, 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 Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am 1pm. Call: for more details (01480 358340) cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk Thistle Tots Thistle Drive Playcentre, Wessex Close, Stanground PE2 8HZ. For 0 5yrs. Thurs & Fri 1.15pm - 2.30pm.

Book your place (term time). Call: (01733 567160).

Tiddlers and Toddlers Jubilee Hall, Eaton Socon, St. Neots.

Est. 30 yrs. Friday 9.30am – 11.30am (term time). Call: Margaret Birchall (01480 215695) Benny (07980 810313).

Tiddlywinks St. Andrews Church, Alwalton, near Peterborough PE7 3UU. For Under 5’s and their parents/carers.

Mon 9.30am-11.30am (term time).

Singalongs, stories, toys and refreshments. Call: Liz or Malcolm Ingham (01733 239289).

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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).

Tots’ Praise St. Neots Parish Church, PE19 2BU. Last Weds of month 10.30am. FREE. Bible based, refreshments. Older siblings welcome in holidays. Call: Rev. Paul Andrews, Parish Office: (01480 472297).

Warboys Under Fives Toddler Group High street, Warboys, PE28 2TA. Newborn – 5 yrs. Fri 1pm – 3pm. Cost: £1.50 for first child, 50p for each additional child. Toys, games and refreshments. Call: (01487 823190) 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.

Childcare

Babysitters/Nannies Buckden Childcare Agency Nannies, babysitters, childminders and more. Contact: (01480 812403) buckden-childcare-agency.co.uk 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 Baby Cafe Brewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9PN. Help and advice on breastfeeding your baby from local health visitors and nursery nurses. Mon 1pm - 2.30pm (plus baby weighing). Telephone before arriving.

Call: (01733 452600). Stanground

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Childcare Information Service for Cambridgeshire Local information about: childcare.

Support for families. (0845 04 54 014) www.opportunity-lnks.org.uk

Barracudas Activity day camps for age 4 ½ - 16yrs in Huntingdon and Kimbolton. For a free colour brochure call: (0845 123 5299) barracudas.co.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 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

Adventure/Soft Play

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

Active Antics 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).

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).

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.

See advert on back page for special offers during the summer holidays.

Call: (01480 388600). www.leosfunzone.co.uk

Activity World & Toddler World Padholme Road East, Peterborough, PE1 5XH. Indoor play. Separate Toddler World. Open 9.30am – 5.30pm. Closed Tues. Parties catered

Dave the Clown’s Fun House The Cresset, Bretton Centre, Rightwell Peterborough PE3 8DX. For 0 – 8 yrs.

Soft Play Centre. Mon 10am – 1pm.

Call: (01733 265705).

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

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for. Call: (01733 314446) www.activityworld.co.uk

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for children’s parties. Free entry for adults and children under 1. Open 7 days a week. See advert on back page for special offers during the summer holidays. Call: (01480 388700) www.leosfunzone.co.uk Whale of a Time - Childrens Indoor Softplay Centre 8 Viking Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge CB23 8EL Mon-Fri 10am - 5.30pm Sat & Sun 10am - 6pm (01954 781018) www.whaleofatime-cambridge.co.uk

Theatre Key Theatre Embankment Road, Peterborough.

PE1 1EF. Productions aimed at children throughout the year. Box office: (01733 552439) The Broadway Theatre 46 The Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RT. Productions for children. To book call Box office: (0844 850 0 850). www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.uk The Cresset Theatre Rightwell, Bretton Centre, Peterborough PE3 8DX

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Seasonal shows for children. Call: (01733 265705) www.cresset.co.uk

Development

Developmental Play Babygrowz Huntingdon.. Sleep Clinics and developmental play classes. Newborn - 2yrs. Call: Janet (01354 695513) www.babygrowz.co.uk Dance and Movement Brewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 12mths 5yrs. Thurs 1.15pm - 2.15pm. Just drop in (term time). Call: 01733 452600.

Languages La Jolie Ronde French Open Centre, 58 Burleigh Road, St. Ives PE27 3DF. Introduction to French with songs, rhymes and

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games. Age 5+ Call: Anna Ireland (01480 382036).

Music/Singing 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).

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 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

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Baby & Toddler classes held in Whaddon, Cambourne, Histon & Brampton. Contact

Carol on: 07951 601107 carols@tinytalk.co.uk

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Summer classes will be held for 4 weeks during summer.

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 Tiny Talk Whaddon, Cambourne, Histon & Brampton. 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 Tuneful Tots Brewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 - 5yrs.

Wed 10am - 11am. Just turn up (term time) Call 01733 452600).

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

Infant Massage, Baby/Toddler Yoga, Baby & Child swimming and First Aid courses. Call: Kate Stewart (07857 683291) babybliss@tesco.net Daisy Birthing A course for women who are between 14 to 42 weeks of their pregnancy.

Keeps the body healthy and strong through yoga, breathe work, relaxations and self hypnosis. For course dates contact One Leisure St Ives (01480 388500) www.oneleisure.net 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).

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 Centre sleep management advisor.

Call: Linda Minett (01733 260833).

Drama DramaTots - From 2 - 5yrs, younger siblings welcome, £4 per 50 min session. Call: Liz: (01480 839112) www.dramatots.co.uk On Stage Youth Theatre School 71, Shakespeare Road, St. Ives PE27

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Teaching your baby to swim could save their life Summer’s just around the corner and the combination of holidays, sunshine, water and children is a seductive, but potentially lethal, mix. Drowning remains the third highest cause of accidental death among children in the UK, and 33% of child drownings occur in or near the home to children under six. Moreover, a recent study revealed that more under 5s know how to play a computer game than swim - so it’s vital to get your little one into a pool as soon as you can. With progressive training, even very young babies can be taught life saving skills, such as turning onto their backs or swimming to the nearest solid object following a sudden submersion.

Swimming is one of the most complete and beneficial activities, as well as being one of the few things you can do from birth - as long as the water’s warm enough.

Generally, however, babies start swimming at around six weeks, when their mums feel able to bring them.

There’s no need to have taken your baby for their immunisations first, but if you have any concerns check out the NHS Choices website. If your baby was born premature, then you should consult your doctor beforehand – as you should if you have any other medical concerns.

Swimming is excellent for stimulating your baby’s eating and sleeping patterns. The multi- award winning Water Babies course teaches using voice commands, and learning to respond to these is excellent for your baby’s mental development.

Lessons last half an hour, and although they might look very gentle, each provides your baby with a complete physical work out – exercising and strengthening lots of muscles they’d never even find on land!

It’s also fantastic for strengthening the bond between the two of you. Lots of mums (and dads) find that becoming confident in water makes them more confident on land. Others say the best thing is finding an activity to do together that they and their baby both adore. With an emphasis on having fun, lessons are generally very sociable occasions and often your session will extend beyond the pool as you and the rest of your class move to the nearest café for coffee and cake – or an ice-cream in the park - whilst (blissfully) most of your babies doze.

For more information on Water Babies classes in Buckden, Colmworth, Caldecote and Cambridge, call Debi Hogston on 01933 651790 or 07814059594, email: chasebubba@waterbabies.co.uk or visit www.waterbabies.co.uk.

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Eating out with under fives

by Susan Elliot-Wright

When we take our little ones to a restaurant, we hope they’ll chat pleasantly over the meal, display excellent table manners and sit politely at the table without complaining that they’re bored. But when eating out is a new experience, it can sometimes be a challenge to get them to even sit still for ten minutes. So how can you make eating out with your kids an enjoyable and rewarding activity?

Eating at home is obviously less formal than eating out, so explain that we behave differently when we’re in a restaurant because dining out is a special occasion where we can dress up and enjoy nice food together in attractive surroundings.

Have a practice run at home.

Lay the table with a cloth, nice cutlery, candles and flowers, then dim the lights and put on some soft music. Instead of one main meal, serve three smaller courses, soup, perhaps, followed by a main course then fruit or ice-cream.

You could even pretend to be the waitress! They’ll love the ritual and it’ll get them used to sitting at the table for longer than usual. Make sure everyone’s on best behaviour – don’t let dad slurp his soup and launch his peas across the room with his fork!

Start with child-friendly establishments such as pizza restaurants with waited service so they can get used to ordering food from a menu and

saying please and thank you to staff. Next, try family orientated restaurants such as the pub/steakhouse chains. Before long, they’ll be ready for more formal dining. Chinese, Indian and Italian restaurants often welcome children, but may not have the same family-friendly facilities as the big chains.

Young children may get bored so, if the restaurant doesn’t already provide these, take some colouring or puzzle books to keep them occupied, and try not to let the meal drag on for too long. If your kids are well-behaved and happy, they’ll be a big hit with restaurant staff and other diners!

A taste of what’s on offer: The ‘children’s menu’ once meant a choice of sausages or chicken nuggets, but these days family-friendly restaurants offer increasingly appealing and varied kids menus:

Featured Restaurant: Brewers Fayre & Fun Factory (The Highwayman) Colmworth Business Park, St. Neots (see advert opposite). Choice of ten different mains from chicken dinner, Sunday roast and beef and onion pie to create your own pizza (all £3.99 - extra 50p for roast dinner available on Sunday’s only). Meal deal is £4.50 and includes a choice of four desserts. No age restriction on this menu.

Fayre & Square - Pick ‘n’ Mix menu £3.50, choice of four mains and four sides including omelete, burger, jacket potato and rice with beans or veg.

Desserts from 99p. No age limit stated.

Pizza Express – Piccolo Menu £6.25 for three courses and a drink. Mains include choice of pastas and pizzas served with side salad. Activity sheet provided. No age limit stated.

Frankie and Benny’s – Menus for under 11s: Kids (£3.95) and Junior (£6.45) for main course and dessert. Mains include chicken, sausages, burgers, pizzas. Served with fries and beans, salad or veg. Activity pack provided. Organic babyfood available.

Prezzo – Children’s Menu £4.95 for three courses and a drink. Mains include pizza, pasta and chicken. There must be one adult ordering a main meal for every two children’s meals ordered. No age limit stated.

Harvester - Young Guests Menu (under 10s) £4.19 for main course – choice included steak, scampi, pasta, and risotto-stuffed mushroom – served with peas or beans, potatoes (baby new, jacket, mashed, wedges or fries) and unlimited salad.

Call before you go to check whether they have high chairs, baby changing facilities etc. available to mums and dads.

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6TT. For age 4+. Train in the performing arts in a fun and friendly environment. Call: Eve Webb (01480 461959) onstageyts.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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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 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

Entertainment

Children’s Entertainers/Parties Butterfly Party Church Street, Fenstanton Jewellery Making Parties for children aged 4 +. High quality materials provided with teaching from qualified jeweller & teacher. butterflyparty.co.uk Contact: Teresa on 0845 5194503.

Colin Daines MMC Magic and balloon modelling. Member of the magic circle. Family occasions a speciality (01480 212571).

www.saldance.co.uk

Specialising in all aspects of Theatre Dance & Musical Theatre Open Days: Sat 3 Sept 2011 10.30am - 12.30pm Mon 5 Sept 2011 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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Kreepie Krawlies Soft Play Soft play party hire, for children 0 - 4 years, at your venue in the Cambs and Herts area. Call Debbie (07825 771408) or Amanda (01763 209174) kreepiekrawlies.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) partytime.uk.com

Family Eating Out

Restaurants Brewster’s Fun Factory & Restaurant (Highwayman) Colmworth Business Park, St Neots also at Hampton, Peterborough. Pub restaurant. Fun Factory within, cost: £2+. Kids menu. Call: (01480 408540).

Fayre & Square Hartford Mill, Wyton, Hartford PE28 2AA. Family pub restaurant. Kids menu. Baby change/highchairs.

Call: (01480 414311).

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).

Reading / Story Time Bretton District Library The Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough PE3 8DS. Storytime: Thurs 11am -11.30am.

Rhyme Time: Tues 2pm - 2.30pm.

Story and Rhyme time: Sat 10.30am 11am. Call: (01733 864294).

Dogsthorpe Community Library Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough PE1 4LH. Storytime: Thurs 2pm - 2.30pm. Call: (01733 864300).

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Eye Library Crowland Road, Eye, Peterborough PE6 7TN. Storytime: Mon 10.30am 11am. Rhyme Time: Mon 11am 11.30am. Call: (01733 864142).

Hampton Library 6B Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8DR. Rhymetime: Tues 9.30am 10am, 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 mths Fri 10.30am - 11am (term time).

Orton District Library Orton Centre, Peterborough PE2 5RQ. Storytime: Tues 10am -10.45am (term time only), every Thurs 10am 10.45am (all year round) Sat 11am 11.30am. Rhymetime: Mon 10.30am -11am. Call: (01733 864296).

Peterborough Central Library Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RX Storytime: Fri 2.15pm - 2.45pm, Sat 11am -11.30am & 2.15pm - 2.45pm.

Storytime Plus (inc. craft): Tues 2pm 2.45pm, Wed 10.30am - 11am. Rhyme Time: Thurs 1.30pm-2pm, Sat 3pm 3.30pm. Call: (01733 864280).

Ramsey Library School Lane, Ramsey PE26 1AF. Storytime: 18mths–5 yrs. Thursdays 2pm - 2.30pm. Call: (0845 045 5225).

Sawtry Library Fen Lane, Sawtry PE28 5TQ. Storytime: Alternate Weds 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. Rhymetime Mon 2pm - 2.30pm. (01733 864302).

St. Ives Library 4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. Ives PE27 5BW. Rhymetime: (for up to 18mnths) Weds 10.30am – 11am (term time only).

St. Neots Library Priory Lane, St. Neots PE19 2BH.

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Storytime: Mon 2pm–2.30pm.

Rhymetime:(0 - 18mths) alternate Tues 11am–11.30am (term time).

Thorney Library Church Street, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QB. Rhymetime: Friday 11am 11.30am. Under 5’s Storytime: Friday 11.30am - 12pm. Call:(01733 864542).

Warboys Library High Street, Warboys PE28 2TA. For 18mths - 5yrs. Storytime:Thurs 10.30am – 11am.

Werrington District Library Staniland Way, PE4 6JT. Storytime: Tues & Thurs 2pm – 2.30pm. Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Call: (01733 864282).

Woodston Library Orchard Street, Peterborough PE2 9AL.Storytime: Tues 10am -10.30am, Thurs 10.30am - 11am. Rhyme Time: Wed 2.15pm – 2.45pm Call: (01733 864304).

Yaxley Library Lansdowne Rd, Yaxley. Storytime: Alternate Tues 10.30am–11am (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 Small Steps For 0 - 5 years, Fri 12.30pm - 2.30pm.

For more info email: alisonwatson@hotmail.com

Sports

Ballet/Dance 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).

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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).

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 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).

Tu Danse Studios Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5YD. Dance/ movement classes. Baby Boogie age 2 - 4yrs, Nursery Ballet

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How to choose your child’s first shoes

by Liz Guarnaccia, Owner of Zebedee Shoes

Childrens feet are very so and can be easily manipulated into a shoe. It is as important as going to the den st to have your child’s feet measured regularly. It is also important that the child has well made shoes from natural materials with enough room for the toes to move around and grow freely. We have put together some frequently asked ques ons and answers for mums and dads.

Q. Why wear shoes?

A: The role of a shoe is to protect, and a foot to follow its shape. The look is of lesser importance that the fact that the child’s shoe “cooperates” with a child in all movements. A shoe needs to adapt to a foot rather than a foot to a shoe. Wearing shoes that are rigid, hard to bend and made of inadequate materials which imitate the adults’ shoes, is harmful for children’s feet.

Inadequate shoes are often too short, too narrow, too low, too hard and can even have too high heels.

Free movement in a shoe enables proper muscle operation, good blood circulation and proper

development. The cap at the front part of the shoe needs to be broad and high enough in order to provide sufficient spacing for toes. The sole needs to be soft so as to enable flexible walking and also to facilitate the work of the feet muscles.

Q. What shoes should we choose for our child?

A: Children’s shoes need to be comfortable and functional. The material chosen for the production of shoes needs to be soft and natural – it should not harm the child’s foot. The inner material needs to absorb moistness, while the external material needs to repel it.

These requirements are best met by top quality natural leather. Here at Zebedee we do our best to source these products for your children.

Q. Why do physicians stress the importance of correct shoes?

A: Because shoes form an essential part of children’s garments – they guard the function of feet and enable their correct development.

Q. How can we be sure the shoes are the right size?

A: Research shows that a large number of children wear inadequate size shoes. Very often they wear even up to three sizes smaller shoes than necessary, but sometimes they wear too large shoes. A shoe needs to be 6mm larger than the foot in it. Children’s feet are very soft and the bones do not fully form until a child is around 7 years of age so a small foot can be easily put into small shoes. Development is of key importance to the structure of the foot (tendons, bones, muscles) as well as final formation of feet and acquiring firmness last until the end of the period of growing.

Q. Can a shoe be too tight?= A: Of course! Children of the same age have feet of different lengths and breadths. The breadth of a shoe creates the same problem as the length of a shoe.

Unhindered growth and development of small feet require a lot of space. Little feet and toes develop best when children walk on some uneven surface because there they have absolute freedom of movement which is necessary for the correct growth and development. By standing, jumping and running without any shoes on, leg muscles are strengthened, and this is a precondition for a healthy and tough child’s foot. The foot condition is best walking barefooted on natural elastic surfaces, such as sand, grass etc. Take your children’s shoes off as much as possible!

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Q. When does a child need to be fitted with their first shoes?

is recommended to try and purchase shoes in the afternoon.

A: Do not rush to buy your child their first pair of shoes.

Little feet are best developed without shoes. Forget about all the sales arguments about high, low, protective or any other kind of shoes. Your child will learn best to walk, run, and jump without wearing any shoes. I always recommend that the child can walk the length of the room.

Q. Measuring Feet

Q. Does the time of buying shoes matter?

For more information go to: www.zebedeeshoes.co.uk

A: It certainly does. Feet increase by up to 4% during the course of the day: they become longer and wider. It

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 @ St Ives One Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road.

For ages 2+ years. (01480 388500).

Dribblers Football School @ Sawtry One Leisure Sawtry, Green End Road, Sawtry PE28 5UY. For ages 3 - 5 yrs.

(01487 832161).

Dribblers Football School @ St Neots One Leisure St Neots, Barford Road, Eynesbury, St Neots. For ages 3 – 4 yrs. (01480 388700).

Little Kickers Pre-School Football Classes Peterborough/Stamford and

A: Measuring feet is as important as regular check ups at the dentist. Choosing quality shoes in which your child’s toes can move freely in all directions and in a way that the foot is not tightened. Below is an example of how your child’s foot should appear in their shoes.

Cambridge. For 18mths – 5yrs.

Children will learn sound football skills with a positive introduction to sport. For free taster session at Peterborough/Stamford call: (07976 179899) pshah@littlekickers.co.uk. For Cambridge call Linzi: 01954 719782.

Gymnastics Baby Gym Huntingdon Gymnastics Club, Claytons Way PE29 1UT. Class for baby walking – 2yrs, Fri 10am -10.45am; 6wks old - walking, 10.50am - 11.35am, £3, term time only.

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) www.simsgymnastics.com Tumble Tots For 6mths - 7 yrs. For classes in Peterborough call: Amanda (01832 272127), St. Neots & Huntingdon, contact: Ann (01480 411571), St. Ives Karen (01353 661255) www.tumbletots.com

Ice Skating Snow Babies - Planet Ice 1 Mallard Road, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8YN. For 18mths - 5yrs. Structured classes

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NOT GUILTY! BRITISH PARENTS LET KIDS WATCH TV ‘GUILT FREE’ New ten point plan for parents and new quality programme for children launched.

Almost all parents in the UK (93%) let their young children watch television, according to findings of a new poll of 1,000 parents of children aged 2-6 years. Contrary to popular belief, seven out of ten parents do not feel guilty about allowing their children to watch TV. Of those parents, 42% think TV is a great way for kids to learn but only 16% always watch with their kids for ‘bonding time’, with 25% using TV as a ‘babysitter’.

The poll was carried out to mark the launch of a new programme for children of pre-school age – Raa Raa the Noisy Lion – and a new ten point plan for parents on TV Time, devised by experts to mark the Hello campaign, 2011 national year of communication.

For television to be a valuable learning opportunity, experts recommend that parents co-view with their children. This means watching programmes that are age appropriate and specifically designed for children with parents

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joining in and commenting on the programme to spark off conversation and introduce new words.

The findings however highlight that more than half of parents with pre-schoolers (54%) allow their children to watch ‘adult’ programmes with Eastenders, The X Factor and Coronation Street being voted the most common for parents to co-view with their kids. Nearly 78% of parents’ claim the two hours their children spend watching TV each day is done alone.

66% of parents don’t know the characters or storylines from the shows their kids are watching and when parents do co-view approximately 20% sit in silence with their children. Very few (15%) are using TV programmes as a ‘conversation starter’ when the TV is turned off.

Wendy Lee, spokesperson for the Hello campaign with over 25 years

experience working in speech and language therapy says; “Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children’s communication development. This survey highlights they are not suffering from ‘guilt overload’ but there are areas where parents would benefit from more information and advice.

Quality TV programmes like Raa Raa the Noisy Lion can provide a good starting point for face to face interaction, conversation and play and we encourage parents to grab the ‘communication opportunity’ to co-view with their child.

“TV can be used as a fantastic opportunity to bring children’s favourite characters and shows to life beyond the box as well.

Chatting about characters, making up stories and even acting out adventures can help parents to develop their child’s language and communication.

Today, we are publishing a new ten point plan for parents with pre-schoolers with simple and fun tips to ensure TV time becomes talk time.”

The Hello campaign aims to make children and young people’s communication development a national priority and is championing Raa Raa the Noisy Lion as a quality television

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programme designed for 2 - 4 year olds. The new series explores children’s communication skills through the use of Raa Raa’s 4 Rs – repetition, rhyme, rhythm and retelling.

Controller of CBeebies Kay Benbow says: “We’re delighted that Raa Raa and his friends are joining us on CBeebies and will help us continue to encourage children to develop their communications skills. We were pleased to see the results of this survey which supports what we’ve always believed that, used appropriately; our programmes can aid children’s development and learning.”

The poll found that only 7% of parents in the country actually stop their children from watching any television. Surprisingly dads are much stricter than mums (12% as compared to 4%). The findings also suggest that parents in Scotland are much stricter than parents in Wales (12% as compared to 3%).

Raa Raa’s adventures, narrated by Lorraine Kelly, is on CBeebies every weekday at 3.30pm and on CBeebies iPlayer. “I’m very excited to be involved with this adorable new show. Raa Raa the Noisy Lion is a hoot,” says Lorraine Kelly. “I love the idea of making learning fun for kids, and as 2011 is the National Year of Communication, this series is more relevant than ever!”

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TEN POINT PLAN FOR PARENTS WITH PRE-SCHOOLERS ON TV TIME 2011 national year of communication To help parents plan their involvement: If you let your child watch TV, watch it with them (as much as possible). It is really important to always remember that children need quiet time where you turn off background noise and have time just to play. This is really important for listening and language development.

When you do watch programmes make sure they are at the right level for your child – not too complicated or for older children (CBeebies for example is good for 2 - 4 year olds).

Have fun and encourage your child to really engage with the programme. Join in with your child if there are familiar songs or rhymes– each episode of Raa Raa The Noisy Lion includes the 4 R’s (Rhyme, Rhythm, Repetition and Retelling), which provides a good opportunity for you to participate with your child.

Make TV time ‘communication’ time. Briefly comment on what is happening in a programme to spark off a conversation or highlight something that is happening i.e. ‘Look at Raa Raa – he’s hiding’.

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Be sure to answer any questions children may ask – they might have lots! And talk about the programme afterwards – which bit they liked best and why. Tell them what you think.

Pretend games are fantastic for children’s language and communication development. Why not make believe you are in a Jungle - make a den with an old blanket across a couple of chairs, use soft toys as the animals. You could even act out one of the adventures from shows like Raa Raa The Noisy Lion that you have just watched with your child adding in their imagination to create a whole new story.

Remember not to put pressure on your children and give them the opportunity to communicate with you. Get down to their level and give them time to listen as well as talk.

The most important thing for children is adults who listen and talk with them, alongside stimulating experiences and materials that give them opportunities to interact and play.

Too much TV can get in the way of this, so it is important to try and get the right balance.

For more information, visit www.raaraathenoisylion.com.

If you at all concerned about your child’s communication development, log on to www.talkingpoint.org.uk.

The survey was conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Chapman Entertainment, the producers of Raa Raa The Noisy Lion.

To find out about the Hello campaign visit www.hello.org.uk.

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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 Black Belt Attitude Tora Kai Karate classes at various locations, For age 4+. Call: (01733 758118 / 07800 985724) www.blackbeltattitude.co.uk Evolution Taekwondo Peterborough Martial Arts Academy Unit 4, Wainman Road, Peterborough PE2 7BU. Classes from age 4. Call for more info (01733 235230) info@evolutiontkd.co.uk 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+. Call Linden for more details (07730 666796) www.startingkarate.com

Swimming Baby Swimming Lessons One Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey, Sawtry, St. Ives 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

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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) www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk Water Babies Teach your baby to swim at classes in Buckden, Cambridge and Wellingbrough. From Newborn. Call: Debi Hogston (01933 651790) www.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).

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

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).

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:

Warboys 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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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. Open daily, flying displays. Cost: Under 3’s FREE. Age 4+ £3. Adults: £5. Call: (01487 741140) www.raptorfoundation.org.uk Thurleigh Farm Centre Cross End, Thurleigh, Beds MK44 2EE Open daily from 9.30am - 5.30pm.

Farm animals, tractor rides, adventure playgroud, quad bikes, cafe and more! info@thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.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 Woodhouse Farm Park Jew House Drove Friday Bridge Wisbech PE14 0HB. For all ages.

Children’s indoor and outdoor play: ride on tractors, indoor sandpit.

Children's parties, pre-book Peppa Pig. Call: (01945 860309). Opening times & cost: woodhousefarmpark.co.uk

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