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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) mycraftymonkey.com
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).
Baby / Toddler Playgroups
Baby & Me The Hub, Cambourne. For 0-2 years (older siblings up to school age welcome too). Friday 10-11.30. Cost £1.50 per family email: cambourne.babyandme@gmail.com also find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/BabyAndMe.camb ourne 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 9.45am - 11.15am, 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 9.30am -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). 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).
Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 6mths. Varied programme of guest speakers and subjects. Fri 1.15pm 2.30pm. Just turn up. Call: (01733 452600).
Buckden Pre-School Playgroup Millennium Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden. Friendly and happy setting. Rising 2s: Tues and Thurs 1.15pm 3pm, 3 - 5yrs Mon + Wed 9am - 3pm. Tues, Thurs and Fri 9am - 1pm. Lunch club every day 12pm - 1pm. Call: Sarah Brown (07941 671 999) buckdenpreschool@yahoo.co.uk 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, Arts & Crafts and floor toys for all ages. Call: Lyanne 01480 357540
Busy Bears Fun Time The Priory Centre, Priory Lane, St. Neots PE19 2BH. Newborn - 5 yrs. 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) cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk
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).
Folksworth Toddler Club Folksworth Village Hall, Folksworth. Tues 10am - 11.30am. Call Hege Moller-Green (01733 240049). 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 10am and 11.30am. Cost: 50p per family. Call: Sally (01733 233026) goldhaycentre@tiscali.co.uk
Great Staughton (Piglets) Preschool The Causeway (behind Gt. Staughton Primary School) PE19 5BP. For ages 2yrs 6mths – 5yrs. Mon-Fri 9am 12:45pm. Term time. Contact: (07759 382575) www.pigletspreschool.co.uk Houghton & Wyton Baby & Toddler Group Houghton & Wyton Memorial Hall, St. Ives Road, Houghton, PE28 2BJ. Arts & Crafts on Tues 10am - 11.45am (inc. holidays). Craft, free play and singing. Refreshments available. Cost: £2 per family. Call: Sharon Mackie (07753 611337).
Houghton & Wyton Preschool Playgroup Green Lane, Houghton. For age 2 yrs 9 mths - 4 yrs. Mon – Fri 9am – 3.30pm (term time). Call: (01480 466796 / 07983 661199). 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). Bookings only. 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.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
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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: (01480 387900)
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 members 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 Museum (from April) First Thursday of each month (term-time only). May 3rd 10:00 - 11:30 am 'Superheroes' theme - come dressed up! Story and rhyme in the galleries; handle real objects and enjoy a craft activity. Suitable for 2 - 5 year olds. £2 per child (babies free). Contact: Carol Law to book special EY group sessions: (01733 864 700) Vivacity-peterborough.com/museums
Mucky Pups Playtimes, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick, Huntingdon PE28 0TQ. Newborn 5yrs. Fri 1.30pm - 3pm (term time). Bring a piece of fruit. 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: Sarah (01480 469294).
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).
Close, Stanground PE2 8HZ. For 0 2yrs. Thurs 1.15pm - 2.30pm and 2 5yrs Fri 10am - 11.15am. To book (term time) call: (01733 452610).
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. Rainbow Toddler Group For Under 5’s and their parents/carers. 83A High Street, Huntingdon Mon 9.30am-11.30am (term time). Community Church Centre PE29 3DP. Singalongs, stories, toys and Newborn – 4 yrs. Tues 9.30am – refreshments. Call: Liz or Malcolm 11am. Cost: 50p per family, Ingham (01733 239289). Francesca and Georgina Dillon photographed by refreshments provided (01480 411665) Anna James for Water Babies church@hccuk.org Totally Tots Goldhay Centre, PE2 5QP. St Ives Children’s Centre Fri 10am - 11.30am. Cost £1 (term Wheatfields Primary School, Nene time only). Call: (01733 452690). Way PE27 3WF. For 0 – 5 yrs. Mon 9am 3pm. Tues - Wed 9am - 5pm, Thurs 9am Tot Stop 4pm, Fri 9am - 12pm. Call: Fran Macklin Stanground Baptist Church, Chapel (07776 494 100). Street, Stanground PE2 8JG. Sing song, ride-on toys, drink & biscuit and St. Ives Christian Fellowship craft. Fri 9.45am - 11.30am (term time). Parents and Toddlers Cost £1 per family. Call: Mrs Rush Burleigh Hill Community Centre, (01733 310411). Constable Road PE27 3ER. Newborn – 4 yrs. Thurs 9.15am – 11am (term Tots’ Praise time). Call: Jason Street (01480 St. Neots Parish Church, PE19 2BU. 463161). Last Weds of month 10.30am. FREE. Bible based, refreshments. Older St Neots Rural Children’s Centre siblings welcome in holidays. Call: Rev. Little Paxton Primary School, Gordon Paul Andrews, Parish Office: (01480 Road, St. Neots PE19 6NG. Open Mon 472297). - Fri 8.45am - 12.45pm. Contact: (01480 357540). Warboys Under Fives Toddler Group High street, Warboys, PE28 2TA. Smiley Tots Parent & Toddler Group Newborn – 5 yrs. Fri 1pm – 3pm. Cost: Yelden Village Hall, Spring Lane, £1.50 for first child, 50p for each Yelden MK44 1BA. Every Wed additional child. Toys, games and 10am-12pm (term time). Come and refreshments. Call: (01487 823190) play! £2 per family inc. drink & snack. Call: Vicky (01933 317220) Westwood & Ravensthorpe Children’s Centre offer support to The Daisy Children’s Centre local families that include fun, play Papworth Everard & surrounding activities. Based at Highlees and villages. For more information about Ravensthorpe Primary School, Call: their current programme, call: (01480 (01733 266425) for more information. 831423).
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. For more details (01480 358340) cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk Thistle Tots Thistle Drive Playcentre, Wessex
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Nice Nannies Now 40, Station Road, Warboys, Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 2TD. Childcare for all ages. Call: Helen (01487 823516) nicenannies.co.uk General
Baby Café 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 / 01733 774537). Jigsaw Centre, Orton Malbourne, PE2 5PW. Thurs 1pm - 2.30pm. Call: (01733 452690 / 01733 237209).
Baby Café Local Stanground Children’s Centre, 31a Chapel Street, PE2 8JF. Tues 1.30pm 3pm NCT Breastfeeding counsellor visits every week. Please telephone before arriving. Call: (01733 452610).
Families and Childcare Information Services (Peterborough and Cambridgeshire) Local information about childcare. Peterborough Families Information Service (0800 29 89 121) calls are free. Cambridgeshire Childcare Information Service (0345 04 54 014) local call charge. Email (for both areas): familiesandchildcare@young-lives.org.uk www.familiesandchildcare.org.uk
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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).
Activity World & Toddler World Padholme Road East, Peterborough, PE1 5XH. Indoor play. Separate Toddler World. Open 9.30am – 5.30pm. Closed Tues. Cost: from £4.95. Birthday parties. Call: (01733 314446) www.activityworld.co.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
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Big Sky Adventure Play 24, Wainman Road, Shrewsbury Avenue, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 7BU. Soft play area for under 4yrs. Open 9.30am – 6pm (term time), Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 10am – 5pm. Cost: Under 4’s - £4.90, age 4+ £5.90, adults £1.30. Birthday parties. Call: (01733 390810) bigsky.co.uk Crystal Country Play Barn Low Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9HU. Children’s indoor and outdoor play areas. Open daily 10am – 6pm Cost: £3.80 Mon Fri. Weekends/hols £4.90 open 10am - 4pm.. Playbarn Mums and Tots 10am - 12pm Mon Fri. Birthday parties. Call: (01480 493394).
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).
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) w ww. 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
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
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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 207239).
The Cresset Theatre Rightwell, Bretton Centre, Peterborough PE3 8DX Seasonal shows for children. Call: (01733 265705) www.cresset.co.uk
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Babygrowz Huntingdon, St Neots & Ely. Developmental Play classes for mum and baby. Newborn to 2yrs. Call Janet (07891 676504) info@babygrowz.co.uk 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. Happy Faces The Crown Inn, Glinton, Peterborough For 8mths - 5yrs. Educational play,
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La Jolie Ronde French Open Centre, 58 Burleigh Road, St. Ives PE27 3DF. Introduction to French with songs, rhymes and games. Age 5+ Call: Anna Ireland (01480 382036).
Little Language Learners St. Neots. Learn Spanish with your toddler through music, movement and rhyme. For age 0 -5. Call: Vicky Payne (07979 503269) littlelanguagelearners@technicks.com www.littlelanguagelearners.com 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 0 - 5yrs. Music sessions for babies and toddlers. Call: Janie (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).
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. First session 9.30am -10.25am. Second session 10.50am to 11.45am. To book 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). Yoga/Massage/Sleep
Antenatal Yogacise FREE Pregnancy Yoga classes at Ramsey and Somersham Children’s Centres in June/July. Call: Victoria (01954 204742) bumpstobabies.co.uk
Babybliss Huntingdon /Peterborough area. Infant Massage, Baby/Toddler Yoga, Baby & Child swimming and First Aid courses. Call: Kate Stewart (07857 683291) www.mybabybliss.info
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), One Leisure St Neots (01480 388700) www.oneleisure.net
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
Just Drama Drama classes available for children ages 2 +. Call: Natalie 07870 249129 www.littlebeansparties.co.uk
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
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 440077) www.stagecoach.co.uk Stage Stars Theatre Academy Alconbury, Brampton, Papworth & Sawtry. Classes in drama, singing and dance for ages 2+. Contact: Gemma (07807193182) 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 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. Teaching from qualified jeweller. butterflyparty.co.uk Call: Teresa on 0845 5194503.
Funergy.co.uk The Children’s party and mobile creche specialists. Fun parties for boys and girls aged 1 - 11. Soft play equipment for hire, ideal for weddings, christenings etc. Call: 08456 804894. info@funergy.co.uk Kreepie Krawlies Soft Play Soft play party hire at your venue (Cambs and Herts area). Call Debbie (07825 771408) www.kreepiekrawlies.co.uk
Little Beans Parties Themed parties for children aged 1 +. Call Natalie: 07870 249129 www.littlebeansparties.co.uk
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Colin Daines MMC Magic and balloon modelling. Member of the magic circle. Family occasions a speciality (01480 212571).
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: 01480 387900, Sawtry: 01480 387800, 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: £3 per child, per hour. Tots time: 10am 12pm (term time). Kids menu in restaurant. 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. Free colouring pack. Call: (01480 437240).
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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 864291).
Chatteris Library 2 Furrowfields Road, Chatteris PE16 6DY Storytime, Tues 2:15pm-2:45pm (term-time only), Rhymetime (birth to 3 yrs), Thurs 10am-11am (term time only) Call: 0345 045 5225
Dogsthorpe Community Library Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough PE1 4LH. Storytime: Thurs 2pm - 2.30pm. Call: (01733 864300).
Eye Library Crowland Road, Eye, Peterborough PE6 7TN. Under 5’ s storytime: Mon 10.30am - 11am. Rhyme Time: Mon 11am - 11.30am. Children’s craft club, Sat 11am - 12pm. 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 -10.30am (term time only), every Thurs 10am 10.30am (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. Rhyme Time: Thurs 1.30pm-2pm. Call: (01733 864280). Ramsey Library School Lane, Ramsey PE26 1AF. Rhymetime: 0 – 3 yrs. Tues 2pm 2.45pm. Call: (0845 045 5225).
Sawtry Library Fen Lane, Sawtry PE28 5TQ. Story and rhymetime: Fri 2.30pm – 3.15pm.
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: Fri 3.30pm - 4pm. Rhymetime Tues 10 -10.30am. St. Ives Library 4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. Ives PE27 5BW. Rhymetime: (for up to 18mths - preschoolers welcome) Weds 10.30am – 11am (term time).
St. Neots Library Priory Lane, St. Neots PE19 2BH. 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, (also Thurs) 3.30pm - 4pm. Sat 10.45am - 11.15am. Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Call: (01733 864282).
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Woodston Library Orchard Street, Peterborough PE2 9AL.Storytime: 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
Sports
Buggy Boot Camp Postnatal outdoor workout for Mums with their buggies. St Neots and Huntingdon. Call Lindsay on 077 302826 or email: lindsay@b-active.co.uk Cycling
Balanceability One Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road, St Ives PE27 6WU. Introduction to cycling in a safe environment. Develop cycling skills, balance, co-ordination, agility and flexibility. 6 week accredited programme for 2½ to 4 year olds. For course dates contact (01480 388500). Dance
Joanne Brown (Formerly: Brown’s Dance Centre) Now teaching at: Tu Danse Studios, Newark Road, Peterborough Rosettes (3-6 yr olds) - £3.75 Wed 4:30pm to 5:15pm Juniors (7-15 yr olds) - £4 on Wed - 5:15pm to 6:15pm. Call: (01733 235241 / 07843 784417). 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 842516). 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. Outfit sizes from age 2. Call: (01480 477212). www.kellymariesdancewear.co.uk
Linda Allen School of Dance Alconbury, Kimbolton & Spaldwick Ballet, Tap & jazz classes from 3½ yrs. Email: balletclass@btinternet.com www.balletclass.org.uk
For ages 2+ years. (01480 388500).
Dribblers Football School @ Sawtry One Leisure Sawtry, Green End Road, Sawtry PE28 5UY. For ages 3 - 5 yrs. (01480 387800).
Dribblers Football School @ St Neots One Leisure St Neots, Barford Road, Eynesbury, St Neots. For ages 3 – 4 yrs. (01480 388700).
Peterborough Academy of Dance 19, Abbotsbury, Orton Malborne, Peterborough PE2 5PS. Various classes for under fives. Call: Jill Dawson (01733 234 555).
Little Kickers Pre-School Football Classes Peterborough/Stamford and 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).
Stage Door School of Dance St. B’s Hall, Yaxley. Pre-School Ballet on Tuesdays. Call: Lesley (01733 244779)
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
New Road Studios New Road, St. Ives, PE27 5BG. Dance, singing and drama. Dance parties Call : Lucie (01480 493111).
Saldance Theatre Arts 27, Fenlake Business Centre, Peterborough PE1 5BQ. Mums & Tots (from age 2): Thurs 1.15pm. Pre-school age: Thurs 2pm. Cost: £4 per session. Call: Nicola Storton (01733 340003) Email: info@saldance.co.uk
Stageworks Studios The Towers, High Street, Buckden, St. Neots PE19 5TA. Toddler Dance: Tues 10am - 10.45am. 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. Thurs 9.45am – 10.45am. Contact: Alison (01954 267378).
Tu Danse Studios Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5YD. Dance & movement classes for age 2 yrs+. Contact: Anita (01733 553830) E-mail: anita@tudanse.co.uk
Wendy Burke School of Dance Hartford, Huntingdon and Sawtry. Ballet classes. For age 3yrs +. Contact: Wendy (01487 822002) wendy.burke@hotmail.co.uk Football
Gymnastics
Pre-School Trampolining One Leisure Sawtry, Green End Road, PE28 5UY. For age 3+ yrs. An introductory course in trampolining for children. Develop balance and co-ordination skills. Call centre for course dates, times and prices (01480 387800). Sims Gymnastics 19, Wainman Road, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 7BU. Play Gym age 0 - 5yrs 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 (07906 949206), St. Ives Karen (01353 661255) www.tumbletots.com
Dribblers Football School @ St Ives One Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road.
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Ice Skating
Planet Ice 1 Mallard Road, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8YN. Ice Toddlers: 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 10am -11am. 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 246471 / 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 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: 01480 387900, Sawtry@ 01480 387800, St. Neots: 01480 388700 or visit www.oneleisure.net
First Strokes Godmanchester Community Pool, Park Lane, Huntingdon PE29 2AG. Swimming lessons for all. (01480 375145) www.firststrokes.com 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: (01480 387900) Sawtry: (01480 387800) St. Ives:
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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: (01480 387900) Sawtry: (01480 387800) 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 01480 358350 , St. Neots and Eatons Children’s Centre, Bushmead School, Eaton Socon 01480 358350 Mon -Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm and Fridays 8.45am - 1.00pm. St Neots Rural Children’s Centre, Little Paxton School, Mon-Fri 8.45 - 12.45 Call: (01480 358350).
Toy Library Highlees Children’s Centre,PE3 7ER. Pop in any time. Baby Explorers - Fri 12.45am - 2pm. No charge and no booking needed. Call: Steph for more details (01733 260833).
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 - 5pm. 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 from 9.30am - 5pm. Farm animals, tractor rides, adventure playgroud, quad bikes, cafe and more! Call: 01234 771597. www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk Wood Green, The Animal Charity 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
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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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