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Reading and surrounding area

Winter 2015 / 2016

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Inside Competitions School

Arborfield Burghfield Common Calcot Caversham Caversham Heights Coley Earley Emmer Green Farley Hill Hurst Lower Earley Mortimer New Town Pangbourne Reading Shinfield Sonning Southcote Spencers Wood Swallowfield Theale Tilehurst Twyford University Area Wargrave Whitley Woodley

Chances to WIN

Odds Farm-2 sets of entry tickets for 2 adults and 2 children see page 3 also a chance to win 2 sets of family tickets to Kids n Action see page 5

Things to Do • Parties • Childcare • Education • Helplines • Events • Covering Pregnancy, Baby to Teens Tel: 0118 9831009

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Positive Birthing: Using Hypnosis, EFT and Affirmational therapies, 0118 9835238

Antenatal

Reading NCT Antenatal Classes, 0844 2436884

Amblecote Osteopathy & Aromatherapy, cranial osteopathy, 0118 9411212

Yoga for Pregnancy

BabyNatal Practical baby care class 4 confident parenting. Group or 121, 07960 591295

Birthzang weekly drop-in Pregnancy Yoga classes, East Reading, 07931 756461

Create a Belly Cast to mark your special occasion call Deb, 07979 982839

Bump, birth & babies, gentle yoga based exercises and stretches, 07812 343550

Future Babies Ltd, ultrasound scanning studio, London St, 0118 9585050

Pregnancy Yoga - Caversham, Wed eve & Sat am , call Tessa, 07766 707119

Gentle Birthing with Hypnotherapy Fiona Winterton, 0118 934 9489

Pregnancy Yoga - David Lloyd TVP, Earley, 07525 394061

Harrison Clinic, cranial osteopathy, pregnancy massage, 0118 9762253

Pregnancy yoga, Margaret Manning, Sat am’s, Lower Earley, 0118 9872368

Lazy Daisy Central Reading - relaxation & movement for confident birth, 07446 950386

Viniyoga classes (family, pregnancy, general, 1-1) RG1, RG30, 07984 451141 Yoga for Pregnancy - call Debbie, 0118 9799617

Maternity Reflexology - www. solesessionsreflexology.co.uk, 0118 947 9375

Doulas

NCT Bump & Baby café, St. Mary’s Church, Tues, Wargrave, 0118 9340988 Organise a pre birthing party with your friends and family call Deb, 07979 982839 Positive Birthing: Using Hypnosis, EFT and Affirmational therapies, 0118 9835238

Baby Harmony Doula Services, dedicated postnatal support, 0771 3772005 Complementary Therapist - Birth Doula and Placenta Encapsulation, 0118 9697461

Antenatal & Babies Want to earn some extra cash and get fit at the same time ? The LOCAL FAMILY DIRECTORY is looking for Distributors in the Caversham, Earley, University, Tilehurst and Woodley areas.

Email richard@localfamilydirectory.co.uk Harrison Clinic, cranial osteopathy, pregnancy massage, 0118 9762253

Kindermusik with Sarah, music for 0-7 yrs, Lower Earley, Mon-Fri, 07981 756820

Health clinic, Raniket children’s centre, fridays 1:15 -2:30, 01189 375221

Kindermusik, music and movement, Caversham, Mon & Tues, 0-5yrs, 0118 9477546

NCT Bump & Baby café, St. Mary’s Church, Tues, Wargrave, 0118 9340988 Smilies group for new mums and babies under 1. 11-12.30 Fairview Youth & Comm centre, 07912 068916 The Dinky Fingerprint Co, pure silver fingerprints made into gifts, 01628 623386 The Little Print Co, hand-made finger print jewellery, casts, imprints, 0118 9756382 Tiptoe Designs, casts and silver imprints of your baby, Earley, 0118 9266442

Doulas- Grace Collins - www. doulasgrace.co.uk, 07403 202571

Breastfeeding Support

Lamaze Active birth clases and birth doula, 07810 484772

Breast Feeding Clinic- 11.15-1.15- Battle Library, 07912 068916

My Doulas, 07810 484772

Ante & Postnatal Exercise

Breast Feeding Support - Coley Park Drop in Breast Feeding group, 11.15-12.45 Tuesdays, 0118 9394859

Buggyfit, outdoor fitness for new mums, power-walking with the buggy, throughout Reading, 0118 9867980

Breast-feeding clinic, help and advice, Royal Berks, 0118 3228964

Berkshire Hypnobirthing, antenatal classes, small groups, 0118 3765548

Mother & Baby Yoga - Caversham, fri am, call Tessa, 07766 707119

Caversham Children’s Centre, breastfeeding drop-in clinic, Monday a.m, 0118 9372575

Birthzang Active Birth preparation class for positive birth, 07931 756461

Post Natal Mum & Baby Yoga Caversham, 07525 394061

La Leche League, breast feeding & parenting info (Woodley), 0118 9268983

For Body and Mind, Hypnobirthing, for a calm & gentle birth, 0118 9470385

Post Natal Yoga with Baby, 6 weeks to crawling. Weds , Caversham, 07801 267988

Latching and positioning class, need to book, 0118 3228964

Having Twins Antenatal Classes for Multiples, 4 - 6 couples, 0118 9663609

Babies

Lamaze Active birth clases and birth doula, 07810 484772

Baby Clinic- 2.15pm-4.00pm - Battle Library, 07912 068916

LAMAZE Active Birth, antenatal classes, Lower Earley, 0118 9662156

Family Health and Baby Clinics, all over Reading, drop-in, 0118 9312111

National Health Service antenatal classes, through your doctor

Feat Of Clay - baby hand & footprints in clay, Caversham, 0118 9697085

Riverside Hypnobirthing, Classes & Workshops in Caversham www. riversidehypnobirthing.co.uk, 07736 009288 Susannah Fone MBAcC, acupuncture at Total Health Clinic, Tilehurst, 0118 9866140

Antenatal Classes

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Baby Activities

MAD Academy, music & dance MADness, age 3m - 4yrs, Tilehurst, Purley, Reading, Woodley, 0118 9770050 Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 4yrs, Mortimer, Henley, 01635 860959 Mother and Baby Yoga, Margaret Manning, Thurs p.m, Woodley, 0118 9872368 Music with Mummy, Birth to 3 yrs, Lower Earley & Arborfield, 07769 941564, 0118 9540610 Music with Mummy, Birth to 3yrs, Tidmarsh & Calcott, 07919 407614 Music with Mummy, Birth to 3yrs, Woodley and Wokingham, 0118 9034808 Nappucino nappy coffe morning for free advice, Biscuit Tin café, 0118 9695550 NCT Early Days support & discussion group for new mums, Thurs, Charvil, 0118 9340988 New parents and beyond, Ranikhet children’s centre, mon 1:00pm-2:30pm, 01189375221 Puddleducks Baby and Pre school swimming lessons, 0-4 yrs, 07443 487873, 01252 418250 Smilies (for children under 1 year) Norcot Early Years Centre, Thurs 12.30-2.30, 0118 937618 Theale Teddies, babies to under 5, Theale Village Hall, Thurs p.m, 0118 9302766

Babies Go Swimming, specialised underwater swimming classes, 0118 9890543

Tiny Tune Time, Baby music 0-2 years, Pangbourne Village Hall, tues 10:30am, 01235 851091

Baby College, fun development classes, 0 - 3yrs, all over Reading, 0118 9798549

Tuneful Tales: age 0-5s, Thurs am, RG6, tunefultales@gmail.com, 07966 548209

Baby Sensory 0-13mths, Rich Sensory Activities, Reading area, 01980 849354

Baby Massage

Burghfield & Area childrens centre, 0-5 yrs, Mrs Blands Infant School, 0118 9831866 Ducklings, introduction to swimming for babies, Central Swimming Pool, 0118 9015070 Gymbabes, physical play, singing, excercies,baby massage, 6mths +, 0118 9736711 Incredible years parenting course, Ranikhet Children’s centre, mon 12:452:45pm, 01189 375221

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Amblecote Osteopathy & Aromatherapy, infant massage course, 0118 9411212 Bump, Birth & Babies, baby massage, Mother & Baby Yoga, 07812 343550 Happy Baby, infant massage classes, 0 9m, Caversham, 0118 9483045

Baby Signing Tiny Talk signing for babies, classes in Woodley, Twyford, 07963 360422 Tiny Talk, signing for babies, classes in Caversham, Calcot, Tilehurst, 07787 147807

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Toddlers Welcome to the December Issue of the Local Family Directory.

Your Essential Family Guide

The Winter Issue of the Local Family Directory is packed with a comprehensive list of suppliers, services, clubs and activities for all the family, make sure you keep it by the phone. The deadline for the March 2016 issue is 12th February 2016 so make sure we get your copy in good time to ensure you are in it. We now distribute over 15,000 copies. So for even more impact and more chance of reaching families in the Reading and surrounding area please call or email me for a Media Pack. We do aim to keep listings up to date so please let us know if anything has changed or needs to be removed. ,,,,,

Richa rd

Blagrave Nursery and Children’s Centre, Recreation road, Tilehurst, 0118 9015427

Congratulations to Judy Turton of Twyford and Nicki Tayler of Lower Earley who won the Tickets for the Odds Farm Competition.

Burghfield & Area Children’s Centre, Mrs Bland’s Infant & Nursery School, 0118 9831866

Antenatal and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3

Burghfield and area childrens centre, Jordans lane, Burghfield, 0118 983 1866

Toddlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4,5

Calcot, Theale and Area Children’s Centre, Calcot Infant School, 0118 9456157 Caversham Children’s Centre, lots of activities, Amersham Rd, 0118 9372575

Nappies Berkshire Nappies, free demonstrations & sales of cloth nappies, 0794 0952693 Twinkle Twinkle, cloth nappies, free advice, 0118 9695550

In this Issue

Sports and Activities . . . . . . . . . 5,6,7,8

The Childrens Bedding Store - Bedding for Children - www. thechildrensbeddingstore.co.uk, 07553 174678

Coley Park Children’s Centre, St Mary’s and All Saints Primary school, 0118 9394859

Something for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Twinkle Twinkle, cloth nappies, slings, organic clothing, 0118 9695550

Curtis Road Calcot, Theale and Area Children’s Centre, Calcot Infant School, 0118 9456157

Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,10,11 Just for Grown-Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Baby Equipment

Children’s Centres

Dee Park Children’s Centre, Ranikhet Primary school, Tilehurst, 0118 9015221

Allpresent, Clevamama bath towels & more, 0118 9477418

Blagdon Nursery School & Childrens Centre, Whitley, 0118 9015425

East Downlands Sure Start Children’s Centre, Pangbourne Primary School, 0118 9845105

Education & Tutoring . . . . . . . . . .11 -14

East Reading Children’s Centre, New Town area of Reading, 0118 9385664

Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15

Hamilton Road, services & activities supporting families with children under five, 0118 9385664

Local Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,16

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT ODDS FARM PARK Daily from 29th November to 24th December, families will love to experience the Magic of Christmas at Odds Farm Park.

Entering a cosy Grotto via a sparkling Woodland Walkway, children will meet the Elves and of course Father Christmas himself, before exchanging a magical Golden Ticket for something very special in the Elves’ Teddy-Tastic Workshop.* Combined with plenty of Christmas Lambs to meet and Crazy Entertainers every weekend in December and daily during the Christmas Holidays until 4 thJanuary+, there’s stacks of festive fun for the whole family!

Plus, within the Giant Indoor Playbarn, you’ll find a massive adventure play area including 4 lane Astra Slide, 2 large drop slides, a netted area with zig zag chicanes & tunnels, swinging ropes and much more. With special Toddler and Under 5’s areas, there’s bags of fun for all ages.

Odds Farm Park is located just minutes from Junction 2 of the M40, near Beaconsfield. For more information about the NEW Magic of Christmas event including prices and, to book online visit www.oddsfarm.co.uk or call 01628 520188 *Extra charge applies – see website for details + Please note, Odds Farm Park is closed on 25, 26 December and 1 January and closes at 3.30pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with last entry being at 2.30pm. On these days, there will be no Entertainer.

What can you exchange for something special in theElves’ Teddy-Tastic Workshop?

A) A Magic Silver Ticket?

B) A Magic Golden Ticket?

C) A Magic Bronze Ticket?

Closing date - 31.01.16

Katesgrove Children’s Centre, activities and groups for families, 0118 9385664 Oxford Road Children’s Centre, activities for children under 5 and their families, 0118 9015676 Parent Pop In, chat with outreach workers, Norcot Early Years Centre, Wed am’s, 0118 9375618 Ranikhet Children’s centre, spey road, tilehurst, 0118 9015221 Ranikhet Extended Schools Services, Spey Rd, Tilehurst, 0118 9015221 Red Kite Children’s Centre, Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, 0118 9088181 Southcote Children’s Centre, Coronation Square, 0118 9390535 Starlings Children’s Centre, Colleton Drive, Twyford, 0118 9088185

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Tiny Tune Time, Tuesday mornings Pangbourne Village Hall, 0 - 5 yrs, 01235 851091

Surestart Children’s Centres, info, support, activities, adult learning, childcare, 0118 9390900

Tuneful Tales: age 0-5s, Thurs am, RG6, tunefultales@gmail.com, 07966 548209

SureStart Whitley Children’s Centre, for young families and families-to-be, 0118 9015777

Toddlers Monday am

The Tree House Child Care Centre, Tilehurst - breakfast, after school and holiday club, 07702 800012

Applestar, P&C 0-4 yr and Nursery 2-5yr, 5 Christchurch Gardens, Reading, 0118 9866301

Tilehurst and Area Children’s Centre, Downsway Primary School, 07770 315070

Arborfield Camp Mother & Toddler Group, 0 - 4yrs, 0771 5584641 Chalfont Toddler Group, 0 - 3 yrs, Earley Centrepoint, Lower Earley, 0118 9312951

Winnersh Children’s Centre, Rainbow Park, Winnersh, 0118 9089192

Christchurch Playgroup, 0-5, Christ Church, 1 Christchurch Rd. 9.30-11.30, 07737 657584

Woodley Children’s Centre, family support, The Ambleside Centre, 0118 3776444

Escape Toddler Group, Mon and Thurs, 10.1m - 11.30am, Mapledurhamm Pavillion, Woodcote Rd., 07729 704038

Toddlers Art and Craft

Kreepie Krawlies, Soft Play, Fowlmere Village Hall, Mondays, 10am -12 noon, 01763 209174

Messy Monkeys Art and Craft Group for under 5’s, Mon am, Hurst Scout Hut, School Road, 07809 148922 Mini picasso art club,Ranikhet Children’s Centre, spey road, tues 10-11:30, 0118 9015221

Little Fishes - Coley Park Baptist Church.

0 - 5yrs, 0118 9589911 Norcot Early Years Centre Toddler Group, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9375618

Ranikhet Children’s Centre, Play to Learn, messy play for under 5’s, Mon a.m, 0118 9015221

Pangbourne Baby & Toddler Group, 0-5 yrs, Mon 10am inc. holidays, Pangbourne Village Hall, 07765 150594

Tots Tumble, soft play plus arts & crafts, Palmer Park Sports Stadium, 0118 9015080

Park United Reformed Church Toddler Group, Palmer Park, term-time Monday, 9.30 - 11.15am, 0118 9668647

Wycliffe Coffee & Crafts, The Warehouse, Wed all day, all day Thurs, Tues pm, 0118 9299919

Spencers Wood Toddler Group, 9.45 11.45, village hall, 0 - 5yrs, 07990 502876 St. Paul’s Play Barn (0-5s) on Whitley Wood Lane RG2 8P 9.30- 12.00, 07714 986462

Toddlers Toddlers What’s On When!

A timetable just for your toddlers!

What ’s on each day of the week . It ’s a great way to socialise - for you and your toddler.Please phone to confirm details for times and venues.

Katesgrove Children’s Centre, 0 - 5yrs, term time, 0118 9385664 Kilnsea Parent & Toddlers, Maiden Place Comm Centre, L Earley, 07754 847967 Kreepie Krawlies, Soft Play, Gt. Shelford Mem. Hall, Tuesday, 10am -12 noon, 01763 209174 Maiden Erlegh Parent & Toddler Group, Silverdale Comm Centre, email: metoddlers@gmail.com, 07876 617244 Mortimer Toddlers, 0 - 5yrs, open all year except Xmas hols, Mortimer Comm Centre, 07811 442 049

The Under 3’s Club, term time, Radstock Comm. Centre, Earley, 0118 9666557

Oxford Road Toddlers - 8.45 - 10.15 - Oxford Road Community School, 07912 068916

Kindermusik with Sarah, music for 0-7 yrs, Lower Earley, Mon-Fri, 07981 756820

Toddlers Monday pm

Purley Tots, Tues 9.45 - 11.15, St. Mary’s Church Hall - email - purleytots@hotmail. com

Kindermusik, music and movement, Caversham, Mon & Tues, 0-5yrs, 0118 9477546

Crescent Under 5’s (Toddlers), at Alfred Sutton Primary school, 0118 9010012

Toddlers Music Concerts for babies & toddlers in Berkshire www.palmerensemble.com

Noah’s Ark@St. Nics Earley Toddler group (0-5) Mon - 1-3pm call Emma, 07961 127314

Little Charactors, musical fun for preschoolers, 3+, Tilehurst, 07881 625556 MAD Academy, music & dance MADness, age 3m - 4yrs, Tilehurst, Purley, Burghfield, Reading, 0118 9770050 Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 4yrs, Mortimer, 01635 860959 Music with Mummy, Birth to 3 yrs, Lower Earley & Arborfield, 07769 941564, 0118 9540610 Music with Mummy, Birth to 3yrs, Tidmarsh & Calcott, 07919 407614

MUSIC with MUMMY, birth-3 yrs, Mortimer, Burghfield Cmn, Swallowfield, 0118 9332078

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Theale Gateway Centre, stay & play sessions, all year, 0118 9456157 Theale Gateway Centre, stay and play sessions, all year, 0118 9303207 Woodley Baptist church Toddler group 0-5 years, 0118 9699956

Toddlers Tuesday a m

Music with Mummy, Birth to 3yrs, Woodley and Wokingham, 0118 9034808

Rhymetime, Raniket Childrens Centre, Come and enjoy Rhymes, wed 10:0011:00, 01189 375221

Norcot Early Years Centre Toddler Group, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9375618

Aldermaston Parents and Toddlers, Aldermaston Parish Hall, 0118 9714888 Caversham Hill Chapel Toddlers Group, 0118 9474529 Cornwell 0 - 5 s, 10 - 12pm Cornwell Centre, Tilehurst, toddlergroupcornwell@ gmail.com

Toddlers Tuesday pm Barty Bears, Toddlers group, 0-5 years, parent carer to stay, 0118 9667577 Stay and play, Ranikhet childrens centre, tues 1:15-2:30pm, 01199 375221

Toddlers Wed am Al-Ansar Mother+toddler group, Park comm hall, london Road, RG1 3PA, 0118 9269031 Applestar, P&C 0-4 yr and Nursery 2-5yr, 5 Christchurch Gardens, Reading, 0118 9866301 Arborfield Camp Mother & Toddler Group, 0 - 4yrs, 0771 5584641 Busy Bees, 0 - 4 yrs, Earley, 0118 9266710 Katesgrove Children’s Centre, 0 - 5yrs, term time, 0118 9385664

Southlake Toddlers, Emmanuel Church Woodley, 0-5 years, every tues 9:3011:30am, 0118 9672740

Maiden Erlegh Parent & Toddler Group, Silverdale Comm Centre, email: metoddlers@gmail.com, 07876 617244

St John’s Parent & Toddler Group, 0-4yrs, Church Rd, Woodley 10:00am-11:30am, 0118 9695128

Mulberry Bush Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, Lower Earley, 0118 9872682

Sure Start Childminders & Children Stay & Play, Calcot, 0118 9456157 Sure Start Foster Carers & Children’s Stay & Play, Calcot, 0118 9456157 Sure Start Stay & Play, 9.30 - 12, arts & crafts, open space, Calcot, 0118 9456157 The Teddy Bear Club, term time, 0 - 4.5 yrs, Woodley, 0118 9352590 Tiny Tune Time, 2 - 5yrs, Pangbourne Village Hall, 9:20am and 11:30am, 01235 851091 Tots on Tuesday, Kates Grove Children’s Centre, Elgar Rd, 0118 9750819

New Hope Toddler Group, 0 - 5 yrs, term time, 95 York Rd, 0118 9596534 Purley Tots, Wed 9.45 - 11.15, St. Mary’s Church Hall - email - purleytots@hotmail. com St Luke’s Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5, term time, Erleigh Road, 0118 9262372 St Nicholas Hurst Baby & Toddler Group, 0 - 3yrs, Hurst, 0118 9345203 St. Paul’s Play Barn (0-5s) on Whitley Wood Lane RG2 8P 9.30- 2.30, 07714 986462 The Teddy Bear Club, term time, 0 - 4.5 yrs, Woodley, 0118 9352590

Tumble Teds, Coley Park Community Centre, 0118 9015662

Tigger Toddlers , 0 - 5yrs, the Pavilion, 143-145 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UY, 0118 9839080

Woodley Baptist Church Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9699956

Twyford Toddler Group, term time, 0-5 yrs, Twyford Youth Centre, 078379 56717

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Toddlers and A -Z of Sports & Activities Wycliffe Parent and Toddler Group, The Warehouse, 0118 9299919

Tiny Tune Time, 2-5 years, Pangbourne Village Hall, 2:45pm, 01235 851091

Toddlers Wed pm

Toddlers Friday am

Coley Park Children’s Centre Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9394859 New Hope Toddler Group, 0 - 5 yrs, term time, 95 York Rd, 0118 9596534 New Hope Toddler Group, 0 - 5 yrs, term time, 95 York Rd, 0118 9596534

Arborfield Camp Mother & Toddler Group, 0 - 4yrs, 0771 5584641 Burghfield Toddler Group 0-5 yrs, Burghfield Village Hall (term time only) Contact Sarah, 07899 937592

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Burghfield, Reading, 0118 9770050 Mini movers, Ranikhet children’s centre, Fri 1:15-2:30, 01189375221 Rivermead, Toddlers World - soft play / bouncy castles for under 5s, 0118 9015000 Rugbytots, rugby play programme, 2 - 5 yrs, various classes, 0845 313 3255

Gladys Glass, Glass painting activities for all events and venues!, 07733 442958 Hobbycraft, all the craft materials you could think of, Forbury Retail Park, 0845 051 6532

Pottering About, mobile paint your own pottery company, 07710 347920

Athletics

Toddlers Thursday a m

Caversham Hill Chapel Toddlers Group, 0118 9474529

SwimDay, adult & child class, age 2+, Caversham, 07805 200261

Chalfont Toddler Group, 0 - 3 yrs, Lower Earley, 0118 9312951

Kreepie Krawlies, Soft Play, Gt. Shelford Mem. Hall, Friday, 9:40am -12 noon, 01763 209174

The Mad House Toddler Time Soft Play, under 5’s Mon-Fri. Lime Square, Green Park, 0118 9755455

Little Angels, 0 - 4yrs, All Saints Church, first Fri of the month, incl hols, 0118 9573552

Tots Tumble, soft play with bouncy castle, Palmer Park Sports Stadium, 0118 9015080

Badminton

Messy Church, (Tilehurst) The Meadway, Reading Comm. Church, 10.00-11.45am for 0 - 4’s, 0118 9415557

Tumble Tots, structured physical play, 1 5 yrs. Rivermead., 0118 9736711

Bulmershe L.C, Fun Badminton Club, begin & intermed, 5+, term time, 0118 9268733

Christchurch Playgroup, 0-5, Christ Church, 1 Christchurch Rd. 9.30-11.30, 07737 657584 Coley Park Children’s Centre Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9394859 Cornwell 0 - 5 s, 10 - 12pm Cornwell Centre, Tilehurst, toddlergroupcornwell@ gmail.com Emmer Green Toddler Group, Youth & Community Centre, 07707 570621 Escape Toddler Group, Mon and Thurs, 10.1m - 11.30am, Mapledurhamm Pavillion, Woodcote Rd., 07729 704038 Glowworms Parent & Toddlers, Norcot Mission Church, Tilehurst, 0118 943 1071 Maiden Erlegh Parent & Toddler Group, Silverdale Comm Centre, email: metoddlers@gmail.com, 07876 617244 MENCAP Bubble Club, 0 - 4yrs children with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518 Norcot Early Years Centre Toddler Grou Youth & Community Centre, 0118 9375618

St. Paul’s Play Barn (0-5s) on Whitley Wood Lane RG2 8PN 9.30- 2.30, 07714 986462 Swallowfield Toddler Group, Parish Hall, 0 - 5yrs, 07710740044 The Teddy Bear Club, term time, 0 - 4.5 yrs, Woodley, 0118 9352590 Toddler Time at MERL, rhymes, songs, crafts, 18m-4yrs, term time, 0118 3788660 Twyford Toddler Group, term time, 0-5 yrs, Twyford Youth Centre, 078379 56717 Victoria Rd Parent and Toddlers, 9.30 - 11, Tilehurst, 0 - 5yrs, 07989 261637

Toddlers Friday pm

Oasis café under 3s with Rhyme/Story Time 1st/2nd Thur 9.30-11.00 St Marys Church, Purley, 0118 9424390

Englefield Nursery School Toddlers, craft, outdoor play, singing, Nr Theale, 07554 090647

Spencers Wood Toddler Group, 9.45 11.45, village hall, 0 - 5yrs, 07990 502876

Le Club Francais, French for 2-5 yrs, St Barnabas Hall, Caversham, 0118 9351000

St Marks Toddler Group, 0 - 5, term time, Cranbury Road, 0118 9625781

Toddlers Saturday am

Sure Start Toddlers at Whitley Community Centre, 0118 9015777

Dad’s Group at Norcot Early Years Centre, Waterside, 0118 9375618

The Under 3’s Club, term time, Radstock Comm. Centre, Earley, 0118 9666557

Toddlers Gym & Fitness

Tiny Tots, 0 - 5 yrs, term time, Church Rd, Woodley, 0118 9210832

Arthur Hill Pool, swimming courses for 5yrs+, King’s Road, 0118 9015055

Tumble Teds, Coley Park Community Centre, 0118 9015662

Toddlers Thursday p m Little Cherubs Parent & Toddler Group, Liebenrood Road, 01189541243 Micklands Toddler Group, 0 - 3yrs, 1 3pm, Micklands Road, Cav, 0118 9471976 Newbery Lodge - Tilehurst - ToddlersTues , Thurs pm, 0118 942 3644 Parents & Tinies, 0 - 1 yr, term time, Southcote Childrens Centre, 0118 9015622 Theale Teddies, babies to under 5, Theale Village Hall, Thurs p.m, 0118 9302766

Toddlers Other Groups Baby College, fun development classes, 0 - 3yrs, all over Reading, 0118 9798549 Buzzy Bees, games, crafts, nursery rhymes, sports, music & more!, 0118 9015080 Ranikhet Children’s Centre, Tales for Tots, storytime fun for under 5’s, Tues pm, 0118 9015221 Tiny talk Toddlers, 18 month-4years developing speech, language & understanding, 07787 147807

Air Sports

Palmer Park Sports Stadium, UK Athletics Assoc. Shine Awards Scheme, 0118 9015080 Reading Athletic Club, age 10 +, 0118 9427550

Basketball Academy Sport Leisure Centre, basketball court for hire, 0118 9370270 Reading Rockets Basketball Club, age 6+, all around Reading, 0118 9263040

Cricket Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching, 7yrs+, led by professional coaches, 08455 202026 Performance Cricket-Berkshire’s leading provider of cricket coaching boys & girls from 3yr, 07887 598570

Museum of Berkshire Aviation, Woodley, 0118 9448089

Purley on Thames Cricket Club, junior teams from Under 9, girls team, 0118 9453117

Reading Air Cadets, flying, gliding, sports, camping, age 13+, Oxford Rd, 0118 9582867

Shinfield Cricket Club, junior coaching sessions, 0118 9883743

Arts and Crafts

Sulhamstead & Ufton Cricket Club, starts from under 9’s, 0118 9305282

Creative Kids - Fun arts & craft sessions for children, 07547 786169

Theale & Tilehurst Cricket Club, friendly family club, Theale, 07766 332506

Central Swimming Pool, parent and toddler swim, 0118 9015070 Cotswold Sports Centre, toddlers trampolining, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690 Dancercise, baby dancercise, age 2.5 yrs+, Sonning, 079513 85850 Diddi Dance, Funky pre-school, 2-4 yrs, dance classes for girls & boys, Reading, Wokingham, 07719 878789 Highdown Sports Centre, under 5’s swimming courses, Caversham, 0118 9015095 Little Charactors, musical fun for preschoolers, 3+, Tilehurst, 07881 625556 MAD Academy, music & dance MADness, age 3m - 4yrs, Tilehurst, Purley,

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Mo’s -Dance and Drama Schools - all dance styles. 2yrs +. Caversham, Emmer Green, Woodley, 0777 618 3689

Cycling Palmer Park Sports Stadium, athletics, velodrome, football, gym, 0118 9015080 Palmer Park Velodrome, strong junior section, age 4+, 01344 750617

O’Gara School of Irish Dancing, age 4.5yrs+, Irish Centre, 07961 454089

School Of The Arts, dance, drama, singing, age 3 - 18+, 0118 9587168

Reading Veladrome Racing, age 11 - 14 and 14 - 18, 0118 9730733

Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Southcote, 0844 800 9482

Cheerleading Cotswold Sports Centre, 6 - 11 yrs. Street dance also available, 0118 9414690

Starlet Dance School, all types of dance, girls and boys aged 3-18 yrs, 0118 9887848

Reading Redkittens Cheerleaders, 5-15yrs, Bulmershe, 07940 001123

Tara’s Academy, street dance & drama for 4 yrs+, Charvil & Twyford, 0118 9343920

Dance

ThamesValley GC, all ages, gym, ballet, singing, street, parties Sonning Common, 0118 9724401

All Stars Theatre Academy, age 3-18, Theale & Woodley, 0118 9868000

The County School of Dancing, ballroom,latin and street, S’hampton St, 0118 9262869

Allied Schools of Dance, ballet, tap, modern, street, Woodley, Wokingham,Bracknell, 0118 9671600

The Dance Studio, b’room, latin, salsa & more, Richfield Ave, 0118 9415813

Broadway Stage Academy, age 2+, Emmer Green, Coley, Calcot, 0118 9017114

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Reading Cycling Club, age 12+, winter training at velodrome, 0118 9412575

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Dancewear

Dance Reality, all types of dance, from 2yrs 6mths, Tilehurst, 0118 9421896

Dancia International, dancewear for all ages & all dance/gym, 0118 9478123

Dance Sensation, tap, modern, ballet & more, Tilehurst & Shinfield, 0118 9371383

Encore Dancewear, all types of dancewear, Cardiff Rd, 0118 9599500

Dancercise, ballet, tap & street jazz, 4 yrs +, Sonning, 079513 85850

Drama

Diane Murdoch School of Dancing, 3+, all types, Reading+Wokingham areas, 07967 507937

All Stars Theatre Academy, age 3-18, Theale & Woodley, 0118 9868000

Starlet Dance School, drama and singing, girls and boys aged 3-18 yrs, 0118 9887848

CHAR’ACTORS’: Musical fun for children aged 3-6, Tilehurst, 07881 625556

Tara’s Academy, street dance & drama for 4 yrs+, Charvil & Twyford, 0118 9343920

Dramatix Productions-LAMDA & Drama classes, Age 4-19, Moulesford,Purley,Earley-, Janine 07886 918492

the lion&the mouse theatre play www. falcongrange.com, 07789 991301

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, 5-11, boost confidence!, 0118 9594667

Theatretrain, Performing in local & W. End shows from 6-18 yrs, 0118 9429400

Masquerade Theatre & Dance Schools, 3-18 yrs, Theatre & Dance training, 0118 9546292

Fencing

Diddi Dance, Funky pre-school, 2-4 yrs, dance classes for girls & boys, Reading, Wokingham, 07719 878789 J.G Dance Academies, 2½ to 18, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, 01491 572000 Masquerade Theatre & Dance Schools, 3-18 yrs, Theatre & Dance training, 0118 9546292

Mo’s Stage School, 4-18yrs, Coley, 0777 618 3689 Read Dance & Theatre Company, theatre training, age 5+, 08451 307408 Reading Youth Theatre, drama, skills, confidence, age 4+, South St, 0118 9015234

The Talent Stop Berkshire Academies, act/ dance/sing, 2yrs 6m+, 0118 9623379

Reading Fencing Club, age 9+, Reading Blue Coat School, 0754 523 4347

First Aid for Children St John Ambulance, young first aider, age 7 - 16, Woodley, 0118 9335500

Football

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Tilehurst, Burghfield, Lower Earley, Wokingham, 0118 9333791

Australian Rules Football, players aged 16+, 07712 003210 Cotswold Sports Centre, term time football courses, age 4 - 16, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690 Highdown Sports Centre, junior Mini Soccer sessions, Caversham, 0118 9015095

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Kick-a-bout, football classes for 3-12 yrs in W.Berks, 07796 520506 Little Kickers, football training, 18mths - 5yrs, Rivermead Leisure Centre, 0118 3282321 Palmer Park Sports Stadium, athletics, velodrome, football, gym, 0118 9015080 Reading Girl’s Football Club, under 10’s under 18’s, 0118 9841246 South Reading FC, soccer school for boys & girls aged 4-7 yrs, 07977 802530 SportsReach Summer Soccer, Elvian School, Summer Hols, 7-14yrs, 0118 9590058 Tilehurst Panthers, girls teams, from under 9’s, 07768 936927

Academy Sport Leisure Centre, football pitches for hire, 0118 9370270

Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Emmer Green, 0800 0833795

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Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Southcote, 0844 800 9482

School Of The Arts, dance,drama,singing, age 3 - 18+, 0118 9587168

Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Calcot, 0118 9423002

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Woodley Hammers F.C, from under 6 adult, girls and boys, 0118 9272819

Golf 1 Life at Loddon Valley, coaching programme for 3 - 11 yr olds, 0118 9312066 Burghfield Golf Club, 9 Hole Pay and Play course for beginners, 0118 9582309 Caversham Heath Golf Club,, 0118 9478600

Gymnastics and Trampoline 1 Life at St Crispins, Wokingham, sessions - Tuesdays 5 - 16 yrs, 0118 9312066 Bulmershe Gymnastics Club: gymnastics from preschool to adults, 0118 9263686

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Motorbiking

Cotswold Sports Centre, juniors trampolining, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

Little Bikers UK, motorbike lessons/ group bookings for parties, 5 - 10yrs, Mapledurham, 0118 9462748

Highdown Sports Centre, lifesaving & ‘Rookie Lifeguard’, Caversham, 0118 9015095

Highdown Sports Centre, junior gymnastics, Caversham, 0118 9015095

Music Groups

J B Swim School, ASA lessons, small classes, 5+, Tilehurst, 0118 9614530

Reading Trampoline Club, age 5+, Crosfields School, Shinfield Rd, 0118 9572371

CHAR’ACTORS’: Musical fun for children aged 3-6, Tilehurst, 07881 625556

Puddleducks Baby and Pre school swimming lessons, 0-4 yrs, 07443 487873, 01252 418250

ThamesValley GC, all ages, gym, ballet, singing, street, parties Sonning Common, 0118 9724401

Hockey Phoenix & Ranelagh Hockey Club, extensive junior section, Oxford Rd, 0118 9424130 Reading Hockey Club, age 4 - 18, all abilities, Sonning Lane, 0118 9699049

Classical concerts for children in Berkshire www.palmerensemble.com Jewel Tonef Choir, concerts, festivals and competitions, 11-18 yrs, 0118 9340589 Kindermusik with Sarah, music for 4.5-7 yrs, Earley Music Centre, Sat, 07981 756820

Rugby and Mini Rugby

Sonning Hockey Club, Sonning Lane, age 7 - 16, all abilities, 0118 9472862

Aldermastonrugby.com ages 6to17 train at AWE RecSoc on Sundays 10.30, 0118 9333266

Horseriding

Reading Abbey RFC, full mini and junior section, Caversham, 0118 9722881

Hall Place Equestrian Centre, age 2+, beginners to advanced, 0118 9426938

Karting

Reading RFC, Girls Under 15’s, all new players welcome, 07970 071794 Redingensians RFC, rugby, Year 1 +, all ages welcome, 07515 471096

Reading Royals Synchronised Swimming Club, from age 5, Central Swimming Pool, 07545 855173 Reading Youth Swimming Club, age 11+, Arthur Hill Swimming Pool, 0118 9015636

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Rivermead Leisure Complex, lessons and drop-in sessions, 0118 9015000

Shinfield Tennis Club, ‘Shinfield Aces’, junior lessons, age 7+, 0118 9620066

SwimDay, small classes, age 4+, Caversham area, 07805 200261

Sonning Tennis Club - Lessons children 3+ Mon/Wed pm, 0118 9623724

Willink Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from babies +, Burghfield Common, 0118 9834845

Willink Leisure Centre, tennis courts for hire, Burghfield Common, 0118 9834845

Woodley Junior snorkel Club, Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Saturday’s, 0118 9268733

Tennis

Woodland Lawn Tennis Club (Tilehurst) , junior coaching, 0118 9417907

Sports Centres 1 Life at Loddon Valley, loads of sports and activities, 0118 9312066

Rugbytots, rugby play programme, 2 - 7 yrs, various classes, 0845 313 3255

1 Life, at Loddon Valley, coaching programme for 3 - 11 yr olds, 0118 9312066

Swimming and Snorkelling

Academy Sport Leisure Centre, tennis courts for hire, 0118 9370270

1 Life, at Loddon Valley, swimming for all the family, 0118 9312066

Caversham Lawn Tennis Club, junior lessons, summer camps, 0118 9474566

Martial Arts

Abbey Swim School, Girls 3+, ASA awards, Small classes, Kendrick Rd, 0118 9876927

Cotswold Sports Centre, term time tennis courses, age 4 - 16, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

Bulmershe L.C, all levels and abilities, age 5+, Saturday a.m, 0118 9268733

Academy Sport Leisure Centre, swimming lessons for all ages, 0118 9370270

Fit 4 Sports, tennis coaching 4 - 16yrs, Summer term, Rachel Hill, Mortimer, 07986 124035

Cotswold Sports Centre, sport, parties, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

Arthur Hill Pool, junior lifesaving and ‘Rookie Lifeguard’ courses, King’s Road, 0118 9015055

Goring Tennis Club, welcomes juniors of all ages & abilities, 01491 873860

David Lloyd, Family Splash Sessions, Get-Active, Thames Valley Business Park, 0118 9662904

Mapledurham Lawn Tennis Club, junior coaching, age 6 -14, 0118 9477354

Highdown Sports Centre, pool, gym, sports hall, Caversham, 0118 9015095

Pangbourne Tennis Club, Junior coaching ages 5 - 14+, 0118 9843764

Palmer Park Sports Stadium, athletics, velodrome, football, gym, 0118 9015080

Prospect Park, tennis coaching, booking required, 0118 9373848

Rivermead Leisure Complex, lagoon pool , multi-sports, dance, 0118 9015000

Complete Gutter Cleaning, Window cleaning, gutter & fascia, repair replacement, 07501 215453 Karting Nation, min height 54”, age 14+, 2 centres in Reading, 0844 7455006 Teamworks Karting, indoor go-karting, height 140cm+, Tilehurst, 0845 180 3020

Bytomic Taekwondo, martial arts, selfdefence & fitness, 08450 212888 KickFit Martial Arts Schools, Prospect College, 0800 0924304 Reading Academy of Wing Chun Kung Fu & Kali, age 15+, 0118 9788616 Reading Shotokan Karate Club, all ages welcome, drop-in sessions, 0118 9548728 Reading Taekwondo Academy, age 3.5+, 3 sites in Reading, 01344 777522 SU-HA-RI Karate, juniors and teens Thurs p.m, Willink Leisure Centre, 07787 860124 Thames Valley Taekwon-Do, age 9+, Rivermead Leisure Complex, 0118 9864858 TNT Academy Kids Krav Maga SelfDefence Class. Age 7-14 Theale RG7 5DA, 07780 945780 Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate Academy, age 8+, or 5+ if parents train!, 0118 9478420

Arthur Hill Pool, Kelloggs ASA junior swimming courses, King’s Road, 0118 9015055 Arthur Hill Pool, Splashabout junior sessions, Kings Road, 0118 9015055

Academy Sport Leisure Centre, for all your sporting needs!, 0118 9370270 Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio, lots of swimmming activities, King’s Rd, 0118 9015055 Bulmershe Leisure Centre, swimming, trampolining, judo, badminton, 0118 9268733 Central Swimming Pool, lots going on for kids!, 0118 9015070

Baby Splash, baby, Toddler & Pre School swimming classes, 0118 9968958 Bulmershe L.C, swimming lessons 6m+, Rookie lifeguard courses, 0118 9268733 Caversham Underwater Hockey Club, looking to start children’s session age 12+, 0788 4257247 Central Swimming Pool, drop-in coached swim session, age 6mths - 4yrs, 0118 9015070 Central Swimming Pool, junior courses, Kellogs ASA National Swim Plan, 0118 9015070

Multi-Sports

Central Swimming Pool, junior lifesaving and ‘Rookie Lifeguard’ courses, 0118 9015070

Adventure Dolphin, watersports, skiing, mountain biking, caving & lots more!, 0118 9843162

Highdown Sports Centre, Kelloggs ASA swimming courses, Caversham, 0118 9015095

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Volleyball

Willink Leisure Centre, swimming, tennis, football, badminton, Burghfield, 0118 9834845

Academy Sport Leisure Centre, volleyball court for hire, 0118 9370270

Fitness and Exercise

Watersports

1 Life Fitness at Loddon Valley, junior gym, the ‘pod’, 8 - 17 yrs, 0118 9312066

BARS, Family Boats - sales, restoration, maintenance, equipment, 0118 9833638

1 Life, Carnival Pool, Wellington Road, Wokingham, 0118 9312066

Berkshire Sail Training Centre, lots of youth sailing courses, Sulhamstead, 0118 9303467

1 Life, St. Crispins Leisure Centre, London Rd, Wokingham, 0118 9312066 1Life, Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Woodley, 0118 9312066 Cotswold Sports Centre, supervised gym use, 8 - 16yrs, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690 KFA Bodymoves-Exercise & Dance - call Anna for more Info, 07861 259 076

Black Swan Sailing Club, training & fun days, age 8+, Hurst, 0118 9344424 Burghfield Sailing Club, from beginners to competitors, 0118 9303604 Datchet Watersports, windsurfing, sailing, holiday courses as well as tuition, 01753 683990

Outdoor Pursuits Centres

Reading Canoe Club, on the River Thames, Caversham, 0118 9477643

Unique Outdoors activities, Wokefield Park, Reading, 0118 9331806

Reading Sailing Club, youth section, age 8+, Sonning, 01494 530019

Paintball and Laser Games

Yoga

Delta Force Paintball, the UK’s premier paintball provider!, 0844 477 5050

Viniyoga classes (family, pregnancy, general, 1-1) RG1, RG30, 07984 451141

The Mad House Laser parties, Green Park, 0118 9755455

Youth Clubs

Weekend Warriors, paintballing, age 12+, Cane End, 07889 666878

Bulmershe Youth and Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, Woodley, 0118 9268799

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Highdown Play Club, 4-12 yrs, Surley Row. RG4 8LR, 0118 9372632

Mortimer Youth Club, Thursday pm, 11 - 16 yrs, Mortimer Community Centre, 0118 9331005

Hotshots Sports Camp, 5 - 15yrs, Easter/ Summer, Sonning, 08453 010450

The Silverdale Youth & Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, Earley, 0118 9669529 Twyford Youth & Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, 0118 9340891 Woodley Airfield Youth & Community Centre, for 12+ yrs, 0118 9440449

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Kids n Action, Holiday Scheme Summer Club, Play and Party Centre, Winnersh Triangle, 0118 9680983 King’s Camps, 4½ - 17 yrs, large holiday club, not Christmas hols, Caversham, 08700 429329 MENCAP Holiday Clubs, Easter & Summer, 4 - 15yrs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518 Norcot Early Years Centre, holiday play club, 3-6yrs, RG30, 0118 9375618

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Multisport and Activity Camp. 5 - 13 years, 0118 3788799

Cotswold Sports Centre, Turn up activities suitable age 2 and over, for details call, 0118 9414690

Shinfield Holiday Club, 4.5-11yrs, all hols except Christmas, 07982 030856

Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching, 7yrs+, led by prof. coaches, 08455 202029

South Rdg After School/Holiday Club, 4-11yrs, Whitley Park Infants, 0118 9015567

Dingley Family & Specialist EYC, Summer Play Scheme, Kenavon Drive RG1, 0118 3277424

SportsReach Summer Soccer, Elvian School, Summer Hols, 7-14yrs, 0118 9590058

Full of Beans Holiday Camp at Beale Park Activities for 5 - 12 yrs. Open holidays, 0118 9841684 Goldilocks Nursery, 4 - 8yrs, 7.30 - 6pm, all school hols, Tilehurst, 0118 3278943 Greyfriars Holiday Club -Fun activities and outings for children 3-8yrs. Central Reading, 0118 9589558

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Bulmershe Leisure Centre Playscheme, 5 13yrs, 8.30 - 4pm, 0118 9268733

Englefield Nursery School, Fun Holiday club for 2 - 5 yrs, off A340 Pangbourne Rd, 07554 090647

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Jubilee Jets Holiday Club, 5 - 11 yrs, 8am 6pm, Padworth, 0118 9834018

Reading Hockey Club, holiday hockey camps, 0118 9699049

Emmer Green After School Club -4 -11yrs, 3pm - 6pm, Mon - Friday, 07505 689134

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Inglewood Day Nursery, for nursery children/siblings, 0118 9448338

Bekonscot Model Village, be a giant in a miniature land !, 01494 672919

Elite Soccer School, school holiday courses, age 4-14yrs, 07769 701209

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Hamilton Road Holiday Playclub,Hamilton Rd Childrens Centre, Bulmershe Rd, RG1 5SG, 0118 9372632 Hawkedon Playclub and Holiday Club, Lower Earley, 07768 668000

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St. Joseph’s Holiday Club, 8.30 - 5.30pm, not Christmas hols, Upper Redlands Rd, 0118 9390637 StageAbility Holiday Workshops, age 5-12, Tilehurst , Lower Earley, Burghfield & Wokingham, 0118 9333791 Star Hotshots, multi activity sports camps, age 5-14, Blue Coat school, 0845 3010450 The Holybrook Holiday Club, starting Summer 2010!, Beansheaf Comm Centre, 07504 956168 The Mad House Holiday Activity Club, Green Park, 0118 9755455 Uni of Reading School’s Out, football, mulit-sports, tennis, age 5 - 16yrs, 0118 3788799 Waterloo Meadows Holiday Club, Katesgrove Children’s Centre, Elgar Rd North, RG2 0BN, 0118 9372632

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Dinton Pastures Country Park, lake, playground, walking, 0118 934 2016

The Hexagon, a packed programe of kids shows, 0118 9606060

Englefield Estate, gardens open Apr - Oct, Mon - Thurs, Theale, 0118 9302504

Vue Cinema, Reading, 08712 240 240

Family Adventure Farm, animals, playground, feeding lambs,, 01635 269678 Intech, science centre & planetarium, under cover, all weather, nr Winchester, 01962 863791 John Nike Leisuresport Complex, ski and skate, Bracknell, 01344 789000 Kew Gardens, children’s area, Richmond, Surrey, 020 83325655 Longleat, safari park, house, rides, gardens and more, 01985 844400

Willink Leisure Centre, Camp Adventure sports, arts & crafts, holiday activities, 0118 9834845

Family Places to Eat

Pets Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Centre, for all pet animals, 0118 9574488 Simply Schnauzers - dog grooming exclusively for Schnauzers, 07749 074514

Marwell Wildlife Park, a great day out, Winchester, 01962 777407 Milestone’s Museum, real people, open air, fun for all ages, Basingstoke, 01256 477766

Bella Pasta, children’s packs, Queen Victoria Street, 0118 9500592

Tiptoe Designs, miniaturised paw prints in silver, 0118 9266442

Monkey World, lovely park with loads of monkeys!, nr Wareham, Dorset, 01929 462537

Blubeckers at The Pack Horse, very good children’s menu, Mapledurham, 0118 9722140

Food for Families

Museum of English Rural Life, lots of FREE family activities!, 0118 3788660

Riverford, organic fruit & veg delivered to your door, 01962 763 927

Museum of Reading, many children’s activities, many free!, 0118 9399800

Soft Play Areas

Paultons Park, theme Park for families, Mar - Oct plus Feb half term., 023 8081 4442

Blubeckers, very good children’s menu, Hare Hatch, 0118 9403136 Cinnamon Tree, award-winning food, restaurant and take-away, Mortimer, 0118 9332428 Global Cafe, food & drink from around the world! London St., 0118 9583555 Horse and Groom, children’s menu, large garden with wagon!, 0118 9332813 Pizza Hut, kids get colouring packs, town centre, 0118 959 6644 TGI Fridays, lively and very child friendly, Caversham Road, 0118 9575656 The Packsaddle Inn, children’s outdoor play area, Mapledurham, 0118 946 3000 The Royal Oak, child-friendly, School Green, Shinfield, 0118 9882931 The Wee Waif Lodge, ideal for families, pub food, Charvil, 0118 944 0066 Tutu’s Ethiopian Table, Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine, London St, 0118 9583555

Active Tots, beautiful softplay centre, converted barn, 0-4 yrs, Stratfield Saye, 01256 880 220 Kids n Action, Play and Party Centre, Winnersh Triangle, 0118 9680983

River and Rowing Museum, various family events, Henley, 01491 415600

Krazy Play Days, Sterling Way, 0118 9426171

Royal Navy Submarine Museum, has a yellow submarine for younger visitors, 023 9252 9217

Rivermead, Toddlers World - soft play / bouncy castles for under 5s, 0118 9015000 The Mad House Play and Party World, Green Park, 0118 9755455

Attractions around Reading actionTown Mouse & Country Mouse, kids play, ages 3 - 7, 20 - 25 July, 01491 578631 Amners Farm, lambing days, mini railway, 0118 9832417

Wagamama, Japanese noodle bar, children’s menu, 0118 9511599

Basildon Park, NT house and grounds, children’s events, 0118 9843040

World Turned Upside Down, traditional pub fare, Basingstoke Rd, 0118 9871763

Basingstoke Aquadrome, lagoon, flume, parties, holiday activities, 01256 472343

First Aid Training for Parents and Carers Family First Aid Training, Old House Farm, Cutbush lane, Reading RG2 9AE, 08452 300 999

REME, Museum of Technology, family days, Arborfield, 0118 9763375

The Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys, 01635 202444 The Look Out Discovery Centre, & playground, Ninemile ride, Bracknell, 01344 354400 Thermae Bath Spa, papmer yourself!, Bath, 08448880844 Watercress Line, great family fun, heritage railway, play area, picnic area, Hampshire, 01962 733810

Lend and Play Toy Library, Woodley, Wed pm, Sat am, toys for 0-7yrs old, 0118 3776429 Southcote Toy Library, open Tues a.m & Thurs p.m, 0118 9015109 Tick Tock Toy Library, c/o Calcot Infant School, Wed am, Fri pm, all yr except Christmas, 0118 9456157 Toy Library, selection of toys to borrow, through any Reading Borough library, 0118 9015109

Family Health Family Health and Baby Clinics, all over Reading, drop-in, 0118 9312111 Hearing Screening & Testing, for children 3 and over, Lucinda Ellis, 07795 268866 NHS Dental Access Centre, emergency dental care, Tilehurst, 0118 9452967 NHS Direct, details of local doctors, pharmacists, dentists, textphn 0845 606 4647, 0845 4647 NHS Direct, health advice & information 24 hrs a day, textphn 0845 606 4647, 0845 4647 PALS, free advice for patients, carers & their families, text 0787 6505 312, 0118 9822829

Health Visitors NHS Berkshire West PCT, parenting support in Reading, 0118 9822854

Alternative Medicine Calcot Therapies - Therapies for the Community - www.calcottherapies.com, 07427 577992 Krishna Chiropractic. Gentle Care for ALL Ages. FREE Spine Checks, RG1, 0118 9586766

Parenting Courses and Support Berkshire carers service, support to all carers, 0118 9505177

Wellington Country Park, play areas, mini railway, sandpit, lakes, 0118 9326444

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Beale Park, wildlife park and gardens, 0844 826 1761

Amnerfield Miniature Railway, Easter Sunday to October, Amners Farm, 0771 8852814

Bowood Adventure Playground, pirate galleon, aerial rope walks, space dive, hidden caves, 01249 812102

RSME Minature railway, rides 1st Sun of month, Prospect Park, 0118 9587247

Bucklebury Farm Park, deer park, indoor play area, picnic, 0118 9714002

Toy Libraries

Wellington Country Park, mini railway, sandpit, lakes, 0118 9326444

Mark The Medic, first aid for parents & families, in your home, 08452 300999

Coral Reef, swimming complex, 01344 862525

Theatres and Cinemas

St John Ambulance, paediatric first aid, Woodley, 0118 9335500

Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford, Oxfordshire, 01993 825728

South Street Arts Centre, Creative kids theatre & comedy, 0118 9606060

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Support

Fostering and Adoption

Downs Syndrome Group ,West Berkshire, support group, 07847 327528

Familyline Plus, free helpline, 24 hours a day, 0808 800 2222

Cabrini Children’s Society, various services, Reading, 0196 284 2024

Dyslexia Support Group, Wokingham, 07806 230044

Home Start, support to families under stress, with a child under 5, 0118 9888025

Coreassets, Woodley, 0118 9698543

Heartline, helping support children with heart conditions and families, 01276 707 636

Incredible years parenting course,Ranikhet Children’s Centre, mon 12:45-2:45, 0118 9015221 Norcot Early Years Centre, childcare, activities, advice, support, 0118 9375618 Reading Borough Council, parenting classes, various venues, 0118 9390396

Directions, foster care, Reading, 0118 9015222 Parents & Children Together (PACT), Adoption and Fostering charity, 0118 9387600 West Berkshire Foster Carers Association www.wbfca.org.uk, 07833 787283

Bereavement

Youth Services Reading Visa Partnership, support for 13 19 year olds, 0845 4085002

Daisy`s Dream, support for children facing and following bereavement in Berkshire, 0118 9342604

Speech and Language

One Parent Families Gingerbread (FREE call), support for lone parent families, 0800 0185026

Berkshire Clinic of Speech and Language therapy, Caversham, 0118 9474454 Emma Hurdiss Speech & Language Therapy, Lower Earley, 07935 895195

Fathers Support

Julia Blake, speech therapist, therapy in your home, Caversham, 0118 9470853

Men’s Advice Line, domestic violence, mon-fri 9:00am-5:00pm, 0808 801 0327 Dad’s & Kids Group- Waterside- Sat 10,00 - 12.00, 0118 9375618

Key2communicate, Speech & Language Therapy, Earley, Penny Carter, 07798 853133

Families Need Fathers, information support centre, Tilehurst, 0118 9019132

Little Talkers, speech therapist, Burghfield Common, 07706 222447 Sally Newman B.Sc,P.G.C.E,M.R.C.S.L.T, Caversham, 0118 9474490 Speak 2 Me , Speech & language Therapists, www.speak-2me.co.uk, 07871 191569

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Speech Sort Ltd, speech therapy, Silchester Common, 0118 9700300

Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Alafia Project, support for ethnic minority children with disabilities, fax 0118 9606729, 0118 9510279

FREE

Berkshire Autistic Society, Unit 7, Richfield Place, Richfield Avenue, RG1 8EQ, 0118 9594594

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Berkshire County Blind Society, for children and adults, 0118 987 2803 Building for the Future, improving the lives of local disabled children, 0118 9706704 Bulmershe Gymnastics Club, for children with physical or learning disabilities, 0118 9263686

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Kids n Action, Special needs every 2nd Wed, Play and Party Centre, Winnersh Triangle, 0118 9680983 Krazy Play Days, soft play centre, every 2 weeks on Fri pm’s for disabled children, 0118 9426171 MENCAP Bubble Club, Thu am, 0 - 4yrs children with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518 MENCAP Friday Club, 11 - 15 yr olds with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518 MENCAP Holiday Clubs, Easter & Summer 4 - 15yrs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518 MENCAP Saturday Club, 4 - 11yrs children with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518 MENCAP Tuesday Club, for 16 - 25+ yrs with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518 National Mencap, 020 74540454 Parenting Special Children, supports families of children with disabilities, 07876 275731 Parenting Strategy Team, guidance and training for parents & schools, 07990 761676 Peapods, support for families of children with physical disabilities-48 Church Rd, Earley, 0118 961 6534

Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Swallowfield Medical Practice, Swallowfield, 0118 9883134

Family Welfare Al-Anon Family Groups, support to the families & friends of problem drinkers, 020 7403 0888 ARC - young people’s information and counselling service, 0118 9776710.

Berkshire Family Mediation, for couples ending their relationship, 01189 571159 Berkshire Women’s Aid (24 hrs), support, help and advice, 01189 504003 Broken Rainbow, domestic violence support for LGBT people, 08452 60 44 60 Childline (FREE call), 0800 1111 Claudia Smith:Email Counselling for busy parents. Text for Info, 07806 806954 Family Information Service, information for every family member, 0800 328 9148 Jobcentre Plus, for general information on tax credits, 0845 300 3900 Jobcentre Plus, if you are looking for work, 0845 606 0234 Jobcentre Plus, if you need to claim a benefit, 0800 055 6688 National Centre for Domestic Violence, 08009 70 20 70 National Domestic Violence helpline (FREE call) 24 hour, 0808 2000247 NSPCC (FREE call) 24 hour child protection helpline, Textphone 0800 056 0566, 0808 800 5000 Pregnancy Crisis Centre, Basingstoke, 01256 460100

Reading CTPLD Learning disability team, 0118 9553742

Reading Lifeline Crisis Pregnancy Centre, London Street, 0118 9596669

Reading Cygnets Swimming Club, for people with learning difficulties, 01491 873237

Refuge - National Domestic Violence Helpline (FREE call), 0808 2000 247

Reading Deaf and HOH Centre, 131133 Cardiff Rd, fax 0118 9500507, 0118 9594969 Reading Mencap, Alexandra Rd, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518 Reading Visa Partnership support for people up to 25 with special needs, 0845 4085002 SCOPE, National Disability Charity, 0808 8003333 The Avenue Special needs Academy, 2 - 19 years with a wide range of special needs, 0118 937 5554

Relate, relationship counselling for couples and families, 0118 9876161 Samaritans, emotional support to anyone in distress, Reading, 0118 9266333 Skype Counselling Service. Free introductory session. David.

Skype:davidcounselling, 07891 694134 Thames Valley Probation Service, 01189 560466 Victim Support National Telephone Support Line, 0845 30 30 900 W.Berks Community Care Team, support for vulnerable children, 0845 6014726

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Bulmershe L.C, additional needs swim school, term time, 5 - 16 yrs, 0118 9268733

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Dingley Family & Specialist Early Years Centre, Kenavon Drive, RG1, 0118 3277424

Citizens Advice Bureaux

Dingley Family & Specialist EYC, Summer Play Scheme, Kenavon Drive, RG1, 0118 3277424

Citizen’s Advice Bureau, free & confidential advice, Reading, 0845 071 6379

Libraries with Story / Rhyme time

Dingley Family & Specialist EYC, Under 2’s, Mon pm, Kenavon Drive RG1, 0118 3277424

Citizen’s Advice Bureau, free & confidential advice, Woodley, fax 0118 9698714, 0118 9699006

Battle Library, Song & Rhyme, Tue 10.3011.00, Fri 10.00-10.30, 11.15-11.45, 0118 9015100

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Wokingham, Bracknell +District Mencap, learning disability support, 0118 979 8539

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West of Berkshire Substance Misuse service, 01189 557333 Women’s Aid - National Domestic Violence Helpline (FREE call), 0808 2000 247

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Just for Grown Ups / Education Battle Library, Story times for under 5’s, Tues & Thurs 2.15-2.45, Sat 11.30-12.00, 0118 9015100 Burghfield Library, term time, Thurs 2.30 3pm, 0-3yrs, 0118 9833632 Caversham Library, Song & Rhyme, Tue 10.15-10.45, 11.15-11.45, Wed 2.15-2.45, 0118 9015103 Caversham Library, Storytime for under 5’s, Thur 2.00-2.30, 0118 9015103 Central library, Song & Rhyme, Mon 20.30-11, Wed 10.30-11, Thur 10.30-11, Sat 10.30-11, 0118 9373449 Mortimer Library, story time, Victoria Rd, Mortimer, 0118 9332882 Palmer Park library, Song & Rhyme, Mon 10.00-10.30, Fri 10.30-11.00, 0118 9015106 Palmer Park Library, Story times for under 5’s, Mon 2.15 - 2.45, 0118 9015106 Pangbourne Library, rhyme time, Reading Rd, Pangbourne, 0118 9844117

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Coconuts Nanny Agency, temporary childcare, babysitters, 01252 672872 Coralis Childcare Agency, nannies, mothers help, babysitters, 0118 9507514

Handy Women, odd jobs, no job too small, gardening, decorating & more, Mortimer, 0118 9332456

Sitters, for day and evening babysitters, with professional childcare experience, 08447 367367

Millfield Osceola, financial protection for your family, Twyford, 0118 9320600

Smileys Childcare Agency, specialists in all types of childcare, 0845 2011630

Positively better: Hypnosis and EFT for stress, weight loss, smoking & many more, 0118 9835238

Tinies, emergency childcare, Reading, 0118 9589646 Tinies, nannies, mother’s help, babysitters, Reading, 0118 9589646

Creches Asda Creche for customers of Asda, M-F 9.15-2pm, Sat 9-5pm, L Earley, 0118 9873314 Central Swimming Pool, creche for pool users, 0118 9015070 Cotswold Sports Centre, creche for anyone, please equire, 0118 9414690

Kitchen Capers, children’s chef outfits, aprons, hats & baking sets, 07917 412896 Lend and Play Toy Library, Woodley, Why Buy, when you can hire?, 0118 3776429 Looby Lou’s Miniatures, dolls houses and accessories, 07969 437508 World Shop, fair trade crafts from around the world, London St, 0118 958 6692

Tai Chi gentle exercise for all, Monday 1.30pm, Maiden Place, Earley, 0118 9623724

Childrenswear

The Elephant Hotel, pint and a meal on Thurs, Pangbourne, 0118 9842244

Allpresent, Shoo Shoos baby shoes and Togz kids’ waterproofs, 0118 9477418

The Pamper Party, pamper parties for ladies, in your own home, 0870 446 0150

Captain Tortue, quality ladies & children’s clothes, 01189 485 091

Wycliffe Stretch & Tone for Mothers, children welcome, The Warehouse, Thurs am, 0118 9299919

Eco Kidz, eco-friendly and fair trade funky clothing & toys for kids, 0118 9841688

Adult Education

Incy Wincy, swimming products for babies & toddlers, Tilehurst, 0118 3773581 Twinkle Twinkle, organic clothing, cloth nappies, slings, 0118 9695550

Hand in Hand Childcare, mobile creche for weddings/parties, 07875 027796

Art Clay Supplies-Learn for Fun Jewellery Workshops & Classes www. artclaysupplies.co.uk, 0118 9883200

Rivermead Leisure Complex, 0 - 5yrs, 2 hours per day, 0118 9015000

New Directions, Part-time courses for work, leisure & life, 0345 8420012

Theale Library, term time, ryhme 0 - 3yrs, Mon, Wed 11 - 11.30, 0118 9303207

Southcote Children’s Centre Creche, linked to adult ed courses, 0118 9390535

Reading Community Learning Centre, various courses, 0118 9599009

Tilehurst library, Song & Rhyme Mon 9.30-10.00, 10.45-11.15, Fri 10.30-11.00, 0118 9015112

SureStart Whitley Children’s Centre, Creche, 0118 9015208

WEA Women’s Learning Centre, various courses, Eaton Place, 01189 591388

Farquhar’s Vocabulary Flash Cards, www.vocabularyflashcards.co.uk, 07772 967078

Tilehurst Library, Storytime for under 5s, Thurs 2.30-3.00, 0118 9015112

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Photographers

Fleet Tutors, private tuition in your home, all subjects, 0845 644 5452

Southcote Library, Storytime for under 5’s, Stories with Rhymes Thur 9.30-10.00, 0118 9015109 Southcote, Song & Rhyme, all year, Friday, 10.30-11.00, 0118 9015109

Whitley library,Song & Rhyme, Tues, 2.15-2.45pm, Thur 11.15-11.45, Sat 10.3011.00, 0118 9015115

Nannies and Au Pairs Coconuts Nanny Agency, full/part-time nannies, nursery staff, 01252 672872 Coralis Childcare Agency, nannies, mothers help, babysitters, 0118 9507514 Elite Childcare Agency: Tailor made childcare, nannies, nursery staff, 0118 9018747 Hand in Hand Childcare, Nannies, Nurs.

Nurses & Mat.Nurses, 07770 671418 Henley Nannies, perm and temp nannies, house keepers, mothers help, 0118 9843035 Holiday Nanny, For perfect holiday childcare, 01494 772400 Little Angels, nannies perm/temp, live-in/out, maternity, mothers help, 0118 9320073 Smileys Childcare Agency, specialists in all types of childcare, 0845 201 1630 Tigerlily Child Care, nannies, mothers helps, maternity Nurses, 0118 9462678 Tinies, nannies, mother’s help, babysitters, Reading, 0118 9589646

Childminders and Babysitting 3mxchildcare, registered childminders, Monday to Friday 0800-1800, 07990 502876

Jobcentre Plus, if you are looking for work, 0845 606 0234 New Directions, Free careers advice, help with CVs and online job searching., 0345 8420012 Quo Vadis, help with going back to work or juggling work/life balance, 07769 708005,, 0118 9887023

Just for Grown-Ups A2B Minibus & Coach Travel Ltd, evenings out, weddings, airport, taxi, 0118 9693911 Belle Casa, home cleaning and ironing services, flexible hours, 01344 774428 Berkshire Lifestyle Concierge helps busy folk with domestic challenges, 07587 170707 Box Financial Planning, friendly and professional, Independent Financial Advice, 0118 9076505

Aperture Dramatics, family, children, sporting moments & more, 0118 9833319 Emma Pollard Photography, children and family portraiture, 0118 9470377 Freeze Frame Photography, friendly and professional, Caversham, 0560 2558203 Magic Photography, capture those magic moments, Burghfield Common, 0118 9836531

Explore Learning, Maths & English Tuition, inside Sainsbury’s , Calcot, 0118 9424002

James Butler, Maths & Physics to A level and 11+, friendly & encouraging, 70 Brunswick St., 07898 974543 Mrs Maria Johnson - one to one Maths tutoring to GCSE level, 0118 9873849 Student Support Centre, home based study in English & Maths, 0800 13 22 77 Tutorbox-one to one tuition in all subjects, 0118 9841684

MLB Photographic, Family and Child Portraiture, 07530 491870

Language Classes

Rainbright Photography, natural outdoor portraits of babies, children and families, 07412 113511

Le Club Francais, French for 2-5 yrs, St Barnabas Hall, Caversham, 0118 9351000

Tara Taylor Photography, photographing newborns to adults, Emmer Green, 0118 9474963

Spanish Club. Classes for primary & secondary students in Caversham, 07867 968319

Venture Portraits, contemporary family photos, Twyford, 0118 9320122

Toys and Gifts

Caversham Underwater Hockey Club, try something new!, 0788 4257247

All Things Sweet - Petite Sweets & other bespoke baked goods, 0118 9731967

Dads Shop, hardware store, all your DIY needs, Mortimer, 0118 9332014

Allpresent, Wheelybugs, Kiddimoto bikes & Planx toy blocks, 0118 9477418

Dancercise, tap, jazz & salsa, get fit while having fun, Sonning, 079513 85850

Berkshire Nappies, also gorgeous baby items & top quality toys, 0794 095269

Fit 4 Sports, ladies tennis mornings, April - Oct, Rachel Hill, Mortimer, 07986 124035

Chapel Cards, bespoke personalised cards and gifts, 0118 9836446

Fit 4 Sports, outdoor fitness, sessions available all year, Mortimer, 07986 124035

Tutoring

Eco Kidz, eco-friendly and fair trade funky clothing & toys for kids, 0118 9841688

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Feat Of Clay - baby hand & footprints, gift vouchers, 0118 9697085

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Caversham Nursery, 3 - 4yrs, term time, am & pm sessions, 0118 9375429

St. Nicholas Pre-School , Hurst. Children 2 - 5 yrs, 9am - 3pm, 0118 9343677

Caversham Park Pre-School, Caversham, 0118 9471989

Stepping Stones Pre-School, Mon - Fri am’s, Tilehurst, 07561 506002

Chapel Lane Playgroup, 2¾ - 4¾ yrs, Spencers Wood, 0118 9886023

Sunbeams Parent & Child Group, Padworth, 0 - 3 yrs, 0118 3776429

Charvil Pre-School, rising 3 - 5yrs, a.m’s, extra session for rising 5’s, 0118 9695538

SureStart Whitley Children’s Centre, Green Frog Pre- School, 0118 9015208

Christchurch Toddler Group - Mon and Thurs 9.30-11.30, 0-3 years Except Bank Hols, 07737 657584

Swallowfield Pre-School, Swallowfield Parish Hall, 07771 184982

Daycare Nurseries

The Abbey School, girls, 3 to 18 yrs, C of E, Kendrick Rd, 0118 9872256

Abbeymore Day Nursery/School, 3 mths 5 yrs, Wokingham Rd, 0118 9260000

The Acorns Nursery School, Tilehurst, 0118 9421856

Alexandra Road Community Day Nursery, 6m - 5yrs, 0118 9262384

The Daisy Nursery School, term time, 2-5yrs, Caversham, 07779 047533

Barn Owl Day Nursery, babies to school age, beautiful setting, Purley-on-Thames, 0118 9425555

Crawshay Pre-School, Methodist church hall, Caversham, 07787 775 441

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Crescent Under Fives Pre-School, 2.5-5 years, term-time. East Reading, 0118 9010012 Emmer Green Pre School, Ofsted ‘outstanding’, 2.5yrs - 5yrs, term-time, 0118 9015506

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Englefield Nursery School, 2 1/2 - 5 years, off A340 Pangbourne Rd, Nr Theale, 07554 090647

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English Martyrs Pre-School, 2½ yrs - 5 yrs, Liebenrood Road, 01189 593121 Gloucester Road Playgroup, term time, Mon - Fri, Reading, 0118 9599548

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Goring & Cleeve Pre-School, Wallingford Road, 01491 875036 Happy Hours Pre-School, 2½ +, sessional care, Twyford, 0118 9349088 Jubilee Day Nursery, in 53 acres of land, 3m - 5yrs, Padworth, 0118 9701600

The Grange Pre-School, 2.5 5yrs,Southcote, 0118 9568528 The Honey Bee Pre-School, Valantia Road off Oxford Rd, 0118 957 2318 The Mrs. Williams Pre-School, Burghfield Common, 0118 9833412 The University of Reading Pre-School, weekday mornings, 0118 9268988 The Wendy House Pre-School, 2 - 5yrs, Earley, 078900 35523 Theale Under 5s Pre-School. Age 2.5 - 5 .

Mon - Fri mornings only, 0754 6575815 Theale Under 5’s, morning’s, term time, Theale Village Hall, 0118 9302766

Rainbow Montessori Nursery, 2 - 5yrs, a.m’s, term time, Burghfield Common, 0118 9832291 Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery, 2 5yrs, Caversham, 0118 9477644 The Village Montessori Nursery School, 2.5 - 5yrs, term time, Bradfield, 0118 9744643

Bishopswood Day Nursery, 6wks - 5yrs, 7.30 - 6.30, all year, nr Sonning Common, 0118 9722196 Brightstart Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, 7.30am - 6pm, Theale Village, 0118 9303000 Busy Bees Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Hurricane Way, Woodley, 0118 9691299 Caversham Nursery School term time & all yr round contracts depending on age, Caversham, 0118 9375429 Cedar Park Day Nursery, 6 wks to 5 years, Twyford, 0118 9340118

Treetops Nursery, Riseley, 0118 9885083

Childbase Nurseries - Green Park, 6wks 5yrs, 8 - 6pm, 0118 9313115

Jubilee Gems Nursery, term time only, 2yrs - 5yrs Padworth, 0118 9834018

Twyford & Ruscombe Pre-school, a.m’s, age 2.5 - 5yrs, 0776 9916800

Chiltern College Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Caversham, 0118 9471847

Kennet Valley Pre-School, sessional care, Fords Farm, Calcot, 0118 9428771

University of Reading Pre-School, open to non-uni children, a.m’s, 0118 9268988

Denefield Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Long Lane, Tilehurst, 0118 9728970

Kidmore End Pre-school, 2yrs 9m - 5yrs, term time, sessional, 07796 666713

Victoria Road Pre-School, Tilehurst, 07989 261637

Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Tilehurst, 0118 9598252

Kilnsea Pre-School (Under 5’s), Lower Earley, 07754 847967

Westwood Farm Community Pre-School, 3-5 yrs, Sessional, Tilehurst, 0118 9429865

Farm View Day Nursery, 3m - 3yrs, 7.30am - 6pm, Spencers Wood, 0118 9882131

Helen Hines, Violin Teacher (Suzuki and ABRSM) for children 4+, Caversham, 07957 494567

Maiden Erlegh Pre-School, 2.5 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri , Mornings/Afternoon sessions, 07867 565811

Willow Bank Pre-School, 3-5yrs, Woodley, 01189 272338

Forbury Gardens Day Nursery, 3mths 5yrs, Abbots Walk, 0118 9588116

Helen Strong, piano teacher for children, Caversham, 0118 9477546

Mortimer Pre-school, 2.5 - 5yrs, term time, sessional, 0118 9331668

Woodley Baptist Church Pre-School, 3 5yrs, 0118 969 9956

Goldilocks Nursery, 0 -5yrs, 7.30 6pm, free grant sessions, Tilehurst, 0118 3278943

New Notes, piano lessons, age 6+, Baughurst, 0118 9817257

New Bridge Nursery School/Snowflake Centre for children with autism 3 - 4 yrs, Caversham, 0118 9375580

Preschool Nurseries and Playgroups

Newbery Lodge - tilehurst - Pre-SchoolMon-Fri am, 0118 942 3644

Music Teachers Allegro Piano Studio, students from 4 yrs, Caversham. Free mini lesson, 07867 804764

Pangbourne Valley Play Group, 2 - 5yrs, term time, sessional + lunchtimes, 0118 9841661

Applestar Nursery 2-5yr, P&C 0-4 yr 5 Christchurch Gardens, Reading, 0118 9866301

Woodley Pre-School, 2.5 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri am’s, 0118 9540272 Yellow Brick House (Twyford), 2 - 5yrs, 9am - 3.35pm, 0118 9320666

Montessori Schools & Nurseries Dolphin School & Montessori nursery, 3 13 yrs, Hurst, 0118 9341277

Greyfriars Day Nursery, 3mths - 5 yrs, all year, Friar St., 0118 9589558 Hazebrouck, Arborfield, 3m-5yrs, 7.30am6pm, Loveley setting, 0118 976 2054 Holme Park Day Nursery, 3m-5yrs, 7.30am-6.30pm, Sonning, 0118 9695545 Inglewood Day Nursery, large gardens, 3m - 5yrs, Sonning, 0118 9448338

Barty Bears Playgroup, 2 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri, Palmer Park, 0118 9667577

Poperinghe Pre-School, Arborfield Garrison Community Centre, 0118 9763215

BBC Monitoring Nursery for employees of BBC Monitoring, 0118 9486368

Ryhill Pre-School, 2yrs 9mths - 5yrs, Lower Earley, 0118 9751888

Beansheaf Community Pre-school, age 2 - 5yrs, Calcot, 0118 945 4312

St Andrews Pre-School, term time, Caversham, 0118 9462147

Blagrave Nursery School, Tilehurst, 0118 9015427

St Catherine’s Pre-school, 2.5 - 5yrs, a.m’s, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9610273

Harriet House Montessori School, age 2½ - 5, Ashampstead, nr. Pangbourne, 01635 579331

Calcot Infant School and Nursery, from 3 years, 0118 9418189

St Michaels Playgroup, term time, Tilehurst, 07594 627139

Little Tots Nursery, 2 - 5 yrs, term time, all day, Burghfield, 07931 807021

Little Owl Day Nursery, Thames Valley University, 0118 9675413

Caversham Heights Pre-School, Methodist Church Hall, 0118 9484851

St. James Church Pre School, Woodley, Age 2 -5 yrs, 0118 9662568

Little Tots Nursery, 2 - 5yrs, all year round, Prince of Wales Ave, 0118 9591371

Mary Seacole Day Nursery & Family Support Unit, Mon - Fri,, 0118 9168418

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Earley Montessori School, Sutcliffe Avenue, Earley, 9.30 - 1.30 term time, 0118 9351674 Hare Hatch Montessori, 2-5yrs, 8.45 3pm, Hare Hatch, 01189 403940

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Jubilee Day Nursery, in 53 acres of land, 3m - 5yrs, Padworth, 0118 9701600 Jubilee Gems Nursery, term time only, 2yrs - 5yrs Padworth, 0118 9834018 Little Dragons, The Berkshire Healthcare N.H.S Trust premises, 01189 585316 Little Ducklings Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, all year, Woodley, 0118 9272822

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Meadow View Day Nursery, 2.5 5yrs, 7.30am - 6pm, Spencers Wood, 0118 9887889 Mortimer Kindergarten, 2 - 5 years, term time only, 07736 353821 Norcot Early Years Centre, full day care, 3m - 5yrs, 0118 9375618 Northumberland Day Nursery, Complete Childcare, great setting, 0118 9875943

Hemdean House School Independent Day School for Girls (3-16) and Boys (3-11)

Orchard Day Nursery, 1-5yrs, 8am - 6pm, Caversham, 0118 9475797

Nursery School Places

Park Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, up to 8yrs hol care, all year, College Road, 0118 9268892

Outstanding pastoral care Individual attention

Pine Rivers Kindergarten Limited, 7.30am-6pm, 0 - 5yrs, Reading, 0118 9598232

Full and part time places

Rainbow Day Nursery for children of hospital employees, Craven Rd, 0118 3227112 Riverside Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Cholmeley Rd, 0118 9665040

Wrap around & holiday care Hemdean Road, Caversham, RG4 7SD Email: office@hemdeanhouse.co.uk

Tel: 0118 947 2590 Website: www.hemdeanhouse.co.uk

Tawny Owl Nursery, Thames Valley University, 0118 9675361 Thames Valley Park Children’s Centre, for Microsoft employees, 0118 9095108 The Bees Knees, 3m - 5yrs, 7am - 7pm, all year, Connaught Road, 01189 590364 The Co-operative Childcare, 3m - 5yrs, Valpy St, 0118 9560341 The Lodge, 0 -5yrs, Southcote Children’s centre, 0118 9390535 The Tiddlywinks, 3m - 5yrs, 8am - 6pm, Lower Padworth, 0118 9834802 The Wigwam Day Nursery, full and part-time, 0 - 5yrs, Fatherson Road, 0118 9581800 Waterside Early Care & Education Centre, 3m - 5yrs, TVP, 0118 9266277 Western Elms Nursery School, 0 - 5yrs, Reading, 0118 9572146 Yellow Brick House (Lower Earley), 3m - 5 yrs. 8 - 6pm, 0118 9873441

Primary Schools Aldryngton Primary School, Earley, 0118 9265843 Alfred Sutton Primary School, Wokingham Rd, 0118 9015411 All Saints C of E Aided Infant School, 4 7yrs, Brownlow Rd, 0118 9015413 All Saints C of E Aided Infant School, 4 7yrs, Brownlow Rd, 0118 9015413 Battle Primary School, Cranbury Rd, Reading, 0118 9015421 Beechwood Primary School, Ambleside Close, Woodley, 0118 9695976 Burghfield St Mary’s C Of E Primary School , Theale Rd, Burghfield, 0118 9832957 Calcot Infant School and Nursery, from 3 years, 0118 9418189 Calcot Junior School, Calcot, 0118 9428727

Caversham Park Primary School, Caversham Park Village, 0118 9015433

Manor Primary School, Ashampstead Road, 0118 9015494

South Lake Primary School, Woodley, 0118 9691672

Caversham Primary School, Hemdean Road, 0118 9015454

Micklands Primary School, Caversham, 0118 9015500

St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, Caversham, 0118 9015537

Christ The King Catholic Primary School, nr Basingstoke Rd, 0118 9015434

Moorlands Primary School, Church End Lane, Tilehurst, 0118 9015505

St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School, Woodley, 0118 9691606

Churchend Primary School, Tilehurst, 0118 9015450

Mortimer St John’s CofE Infant School , Mortimer, 0118 9332242

St John’s CofE (Aided) Primary School, 3 11yrs, Orts Rd, 0118 9015540

Coley Primary School, Community school, Wolseley Street, 0118 9015461

Mortimer St Mary’s C of E Junior School , Mortimer, 0118 9332491

St Martin’s Catholic Primary School, Caversham, 0118 9015544

Coombes C of E Primary School, School Road, Arborfield, 0118 9760751

Mrs Bland’s Infant and Nursery School, Burghfield Common, 0118 9832332

St Mary and All Saints C of E Voluntary Aided, Coley Park, 0118 9015545

Crazies Hill CE Primary School, Crazies Hill, Wargrave, 0118 940 2612

New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School, 0118 9015437

St Michael’s Primary School, Dee Road, Tilehurst, 0118 9015550

E P Collier Primary School, Ross Rd, 0118 9015470

New Town Primary School, School Terrace, 0118 9015509

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Tilehurst, 0118 9422003

Earley St Peter’s C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, 0118 9261657

Oxford Road Community School, Oxford Rd, 0118 9015511

Thameside Primary School, Caversham, 0118 9015551

Emmer Green Primary School, Emmer Green, 0118 9015464

Pangbourne Primary School, Kennedy Drive, 0118 9842315

English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School, Tilehurst, 0118 9015466

Polehampton CE Primary School, Hermitage Drive, Twyford, 0118 9340246

The Heights Primary School, Caversham Heights, for info email: info@theheights. co.uk

Farley Hill Primary School, nr Swallowfield, 0118 9732148

Polehampton Church of England Junior School, Twyford, 0118 9341338

Garlands Junior School, Burghfield Common, 0118 9832776

Radstock Primary School, Lower Earley, 0118 9869050

Geoffrey Field Infant School,Whitley Wood, 0118 9015473

Ranikhet Primary School, Tilehurst, 0118 9015520

Upcroft Primary School, Tilehurst, 0118 9015562

Geoffrey Field Junior School, Whitley Wood, 0118 9375475

Redlands Primary School, 3 - 11 yrs, Lydford Road, 0118 9015527

Whiteknights Primary School, Shinfield Rise, 0118 9872588

George Palmer Primary School, nr Basingstoke Rd, 0118 9015481

Rivermead Primary School, Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, 0118 9540770

Whitley Park Infant and Nursery School, 0118 9015566

Hawkedon Primary School, Lower Earley, 0118 9667444

Robert Piggott C Of E Infant School, Wargrave, 0118 940 2414

Whitley Park Junior School, Basingstoke Rd, 0118 9015570

Highwood Primary School, Woodley, 01189 265493

Robert Piggott CofE Junior School, Wargrave, 0118 940 2645

Willow Bank Infant School, Woodley, 0118 9695452

Hillside Primary School, Lower Earley, 0118 9755771

Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, School Green, 0118 9883389

Willow Bank Junior School, Woodley, 0118 9691556

Katesgrove Primary School, Dorothy Street,, 0118 9015490

Shinfield St Mary’s CofE Junior School, 0118 9883663

Wilson Primary School, Wilson Rd, Reading, 0118 9015573

Loddon Primary School, Silverdale Road, Earley, 0118 9261449

Sonning C of E Primary School, 0118 9693399

Woodley CE (Controlled) Primary School, Woodley, Hurricane Way, 0118 9693246

The Hill Primary School, Peppard Rd, Caversham, 0118 9015560 The Ridgeway Primary School, Willow Gardens, RG2, 0118 9015530 Theale CE Primary School, 0118 9302239

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Party Time!

Mobile Parties

Academy Sport L. Centre, sport or bouncy castle parties, 0118 9370270

Animal Dramatics, animal petting parties, party at yours or party in our shed, 07831 409457

Amnerfield Miniature Railway, birthday parties, Amners Farm, 0771 8852814

Arty Bugs, t-shirt painting, clay play & lots more!, 2 - 12yrs, 0118 9836898 Children’s Themed Parties, loads of themes, costumes provided, 0800 2343460 Diddi Dance, action songs, dancing games, funky music and props, 2-4 yrs, 07719 878789

Secondary Schools Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Fawley Rd, 0118 9574730 Denefield Secondary School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, 0118 941 3458

Education / Parties

Eco bugs Ltd, eco-friendly birthday parties in your own home, 07921 836509 Elite Soccer School, football & sports parties, age 4 -12yrs, 07769 701209

Animal Dramatics, animal petting parties, party in our shed, 07831 409457 Art Clay Supplies - Craft & Jewellery making parties, 0118 9883200 Bulmershe Leisure Centre pool parties - obstacle course, balls, games, 0118 9268733 Central Swimming Pool, Pool Party with the ‘Lizard Slide’, 0118 9015070 Cotswold Sports Centre parties, bouncy castle, soft play, multi sports & party games, 0118 9414690 Dance Reality, High School Musical parties & more!, Tilehurst, 0118 9421896

Park United Reformed Church and Church Halls Palmer Park Avenue, RG6 1DN

Six rooms available for small or large events.

Good kitchen facilities.

Good access and car parking.

For all enquiries Contact Centre Manager,

Julie on 0845 463 6426 centremanager@parkurc.org.uk further details:

www.parkurc.org.uk Baking Parties for birthdays, baby showers & other events, 07782 324394

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Emmer Green, 0118 9015800

Froggle parties, dancing, games, snow / bubble machines, balloon models,puppetry, 0845 0504509

Kendrick Girls’ Grammar School, secondary + 6th form, 0118 9015859

Glass painting parties, for all ages & abilities, at your venue!, 07733 442958

Elite Soccer School, football & sports parties, age 4 -12yrs, 07769 701209

Maiden Erlegh Comprehensive, Silverdale Road, Earley, 0118 9262467

Go-Kart Party!, mini inflatable grand prix circuit, age 4 - 9, 01189 723 876

Frontiers, fun packed parties in the woods! Age 5 - 14, 0118 3733257

Prospect School, Tilehurst, 0118 9590466

Gorgeous Girls Parties, fun filled partymakeover, age 4 - 14yrs, 0845 390 1010

Highdown Sports Centre, Splash parties, exclusinve use, Caversham, 0118 9015095

Cricket & Ball Sport Birthday Partieswww.twenty20cricketcompany.com/ cricket-parties, 08455 202026

Reading School, Grammar school, boys, 11-18yrs, Erleigh Rd, 0118 9015600

Imagine Parties, making party dreams come true - themed parties, 07773 362060

Karting Nation, Kid Karts Party, min height 4’ 8”, Reading, 0844 7455006

Derek & The Magic Zoo, guitar, magic, puppets, discos, 07836 537722

The Piggott School, Wargrave, 0118 9402357

Karla’s Parties, Great fun, action packed children’s parties, 07545 756765

Kids n Action, Play and Party Centre, Winnersh Triangle, 0118 9680983

Dizzy Dean - Live rabbit, magic, balloons - tailor made shows, 01865 340906

The Willink School, Burghfield Common, 0118 9832030

Kitchen Capers, cook your birthday tea, cooking parties, 4 - 16, 07917 412896

Krazy Play Days, Sterling Way, 0118 9426171

Fred in the Shed, party games, disco, magic & balloons, 0118 9310981

Theale Green Community School, Theale, 0118 930 2741

Oojamaflip parties - learn circus skills!

Age 5+, 0118 9860131

Make & Do, Caversham - Craft Parties & Workshops for Children, 0118 327 6717

Froggle parties, dancing, games, snow / bubble machines, balloon models, face painting, 0845 0504509

Independent Schools

Pottering About, mobile paint your own pottery company, 07710 347920

Palmer Park softplay parties, bouncy castle, for children under 5yrs, 0118 9015080

Froggys Entertainment, Evening Discos, Weddings, Parties, 07920 850420

Alder Bridge Steiner-Waldorf School, Padworth, 3 - 14 yrs, 0118 9714471

Princess & Pirate Parties, face painting, parachute, party games, 0118 9736179

Caversham Preparatory School, boys & girls, 4 - 11 yrs, Caversham, 0118 9471847

Reading Redkittens Cheerleaders, pom dance & cheerleading, 07940 001123

Crosfields School, Independent Day prep, co-ed , 3 - 13yrs, 0118 9871810

Reptile Celebrities, reptile parties - come and stroke them!, 01256 702543

Dolphin School & Montessori nursery, 3 13 yrs, Hurst, 0118 9341277

Ritchies Entertainment Agency, themed & sports parties, discos, 0118 9415636

Hemdean House School, co-ed, 2 - 16yrs, C of E, Caversham, 0118 9472590

Sima’s Action Kids, dance parties for under 11’s, 07956 993439

Leighton Park School, 11-18, coed. Open Days 9 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Nov, 0118 9879600

Sima’s Action Kids, games, action rhymes, music, under 6’s, 07956 993439

Reading Girls’ School, 11-18 yrs, Northumberland Avenue, 0118 9861336

Queen Anne’s School, day/boarding, girls, 11-18, Co E, Cav, 0118 9187300

Sima’s Action Kids, Hip Disco-bop & Karaoke parties, under 12’s, 07956 993439

Reading Blue Coat School, day school, co-ed, 11 to 18, Sonning, 0118 9441005

StageAbility High School Musical parties, aged 5-12, 0118 9333791

St Edward’s School, Boys, 4 to 13, Tilehurst Rd, 0118 9574342

Star Hotshots, Olympics, World Cup & more - sports parties!, 0845 301 0450

St Joseph’s College, a school for Boys & Girls, 3 to 18, Upper Redlands Rd, 0118 9661000

Starlet Dance Parties, package includes dance instructor and venue hire, 0118 9887848

The Abbey School, girls, 3 to 18 yrs, C of E, Kendrick Rd, 0118 9872256

Suzbags O Fun, craft and teddy bear making parties, 01276 453925

Special Schools

Party Venues

The Avenue Special needs Academy, 2 - 19 years with a wide range of special needs, 0118 9375554

1 Life at Loddon Valley, Party Animals parties, Bouncy Castle, 3ys, Pool Parties 8 yrs, 0118 9312066

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Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching, 7yrs+, led by prof. coaches, 08455 202029

Pasta parties and workshops at Delights of Italy: make-cook-eat, Wokingham, 07920 144888 Premier Karting, age 8 - 15, min height 138cm, Woodley, 0118 9448446 RSME Minature railway, birthday parties, Prospect Park, 0118 9599732 St. Paul’s Play Barn for an under 5s party at Whitley Wood Lane, 07714 986462 Teamworks Karting, children’s parties, Tilehurst, 0845 1803020 ThamesValley GC, all ages, gym, ballet, singing, street, parties Sonning Common, 0118 9724401 The Mad House Play and Party World, and Laser parties, Green Park, 0118 9755455 Wellington Country Park, party room, face painting, train ride, 0118 9326444 Willink Leisure Centre, football, rollerskating, trampolining and pool parties!, 0118 9834845

Party Entertainers AB Entertainments, the best children’s parties for 4 - 12 year olds!, 0800 0526510 Alan Mac, Punch & Judy and magic shows!, 0118 9333044

Brekk’s Magic, magic, disco, bubblemachine, balloons, 07796 095372 Circus Scene, children’s parties, puppets & more, 0118 9761702

Full of Beans Parties - wishes can come true, 0118 9841684

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Parties / Local Services WANT TO EARN

£500 - £2000

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Lend and Play Toy Library, Woodley, Hopperz, roller coaster, Didicars, 0118 3776429 LPL Bouncy Castles, castles, slides, sumo suits, ball pits!, 07767630559 My Party Planet, themed party packs, balloons, costumes, 0118 9676220 O’Lala Bakery for your party cakes, cupcakes & cakepops, 07782 324394 Party Pieces, everything you need for kids parties, by post, 01635 201844 Princess & Pirate Parties, face painting & balloon modelling, 0118 9736179 Suzbags O Fun, craft and teddy bear making parties, 01276 453925 The Little Party Box, extra special party bags, delivered to you, 0118 9332434 The Party Box, Party goods and fancy dress, Earley, 0118 9664400

Gavin Mike Magic, magic, balloon modelling, games, 0118 9787309

The Party Shop & Disco Equipment, all your party needs, 0118 9500101

Hooray, Hooray, children’s parties with a fun traditional feel, 07730 609220 Jester Giggles, the silly magician with balloons and sing-songs, 01491 641341 Lee Summers - magic, puppets,ventriloquism, games, music, balloon modelling, 01628 624688 Magic Moments Entertainment, magic parties or discos!, 01344 484451 Magic Rob, professional magician and childrens entertainer, 0845 8377677 Mr Party, ventriloquist, magic, games, puppets, music & more, 0118 9264838 Quirks’ Animal Roadshows lets kids of all ages meet amazing creatures, 0118 3277552 Roly’s Magic Show, real rabbit, magic, balloons, 0118 9456788 Tick Tock & pre-teen discos, games, prizes, bubble machine, 01344 776013 Uncle Charley, magic, Punch & Judy, disco, puppets & more, 0118 9882839 Walligog The Wizard, 3yrs+, fun, games & magic, est. 1977, 0118 9730737 Wayne Wonder, 3-7 yrs, Games, Magic, Puppets & Balloons, 07845 418562

Hall Hire

Redingensians Sports Club, Old Bath Rd, Sonning, 07778 297350

Caversham Library, Church Street, 0118 9015103

Risley Memorial Hall, Odiham Rd, Risley, 0118 9885444

Palmer Park Library, St Bartholomew’s Road, 0118 9015106

Shiplake Memorial Hall, Memorial Ave, Shiplake Cross, Wargrave, 0118 9403303

Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, 0118 9015950

St Johns Village Hall (Mortimer), large hall, seats 100, 0118 9333741

Southcote Library, Coronation Square, 0118 9015109

St. Paul’s Play Church Hall on Whitley wood Lane, RG2 8PN, 0118 9547593

Tilehurst Library, School Road, 0118 9015112

Swallowfield Parish Council, Parish Offices, Swallowfield St, 0118 9885444

Whitley Library, 205 Northumberland Avenue, 0118 9015115

The Parish Hall, Erleigh Rd, Earley, 0118 9660519 Theale Village Hall, available for children’s parties, Englefield Road, 0118 9549126

Abbey Ruins, remains of the magnificent Abbey , Abbey Street

Westwood Community Social Club, Downsway, Tilehurst, 0118 9429865 (7pm onwards)

Albert Road Rec Ground, play area, bowling, tennis, Caversham

Aldermaston Parish Hall , hall, billiard room, stage, kitchen, 0118 9714057 Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, 0118 9268733

Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Haddon Drive, Woodley, 0118 9216969

Burghfield Common Methodist Church, parties but sorry no discos, 0118 9832869 Burghfield St Mary’s Parish Hall, available for parties, parking, 0118 9834433

Parks & Playgrounds FREE Entry

Tilehurst Village Hall, Victoria Rd, Tilehurst, 0118 9426396

Whitley Wood Community Centre, Swallowfield Drive, RG2 8UH, 0118 9375635

Arthur Newbery Park, natural open hilly space, play area, Tilehurst Ayrton Senna Play Area, play area, Tilehurst Balmore Walk, open walking & small woodland, Caversham

Libraries

Beresford Road Playground

Battle Library, 420 Oxford Road, 0118 9015100

Blagrave (Victoria) Recreation Ground, 2 play areas, Tilehurst

Burghfield Village Hall, parking, 2 halls, kitchen, Burghfield Common, 0118 9712040 Chapel Hall, Loddon Bridge Rd, Woodley, 0118 9690356 Charvil Village Hall, Park Lane, Charvil, 0118 9345270 Church House, 59 Church St, Caversham, 0118 9471703 Coley Park Community Centre, Wensley Rd, Reading RG1, 0118 9015662 Coronation Hall, Headley Rd, Woodley, 0118 9690356

Party Supplies

Cotswold Sports Centre, large sports hall or smaller dance studio or small creche for hire, 0118 9414690

All Things Fun - All your party supplies in a keepsake box, 0118 9731967

Earley St. Nicolas Hall, Sutcliffe Ave, Earley, 07913 795368

Arty Bugs, can deliver all equipment for art & craft parties, 0118 9836898

Grazeley Village Hall, ample parking, large grounds, kitchen & facilities, 0845 6436194

Carnival Stores - costumes, party goods, jokes, Caversham, 0118 9586727

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The Magic Of Christmas* New for 2015, don’t miss a truly magical experience at Odds Farm Park. Meet Father Christmas in his cosy Grotto, visit the Elves’ ‘Teddy Tastic’ Workshop and enjoy plenty more Festive Family Fun.+

Hexham Community Centre, Bamburgh Close, Whitley Wood, 0118 9015628

Complete Soft Play, mobile soft play & Bouncy Castle hire, Reading, call Sharon, 0118 9543606

Mortimer West End Village Hall , including kitchen facilites, 0118 933 2913

Favour Wrapz, personalised chocolate bars, favours & wraps!, 07595 159827

Oakwood Centre, Headley Rd, Woodley, 0118 9690356

Feat Of Clay - we will supply pottery, glazes, brushes, aprons, 0118 9697085

Pangbourne Village Hall, a sound system is available for hire, 07747 884341

Kids Crafty Kits, crafts for parties and rainy days at home, 0118 9699709

Park U.R. Church Halls, 5 halls, car parking, Palmer Park Ave, 0845 4636426

Kitchen Capers, packs for your own DIY cooking party!, 07917 412896

Pearson Hall, Pearson Rd, Sonning, 0118 9697692

OPEN DAILY 10AM - 5.30PM TEA ROOM & INDOOR PLAY

T:01628 520188 NR BEACONSFIELD, HP10 0LX (M40, J2)

* Extra charge applies and includes a special Gift + See website for specific dates & times of all the Festive Fun and Activities.

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Kennetside Play Area Kensington Rd Rec Ground, play area, sports pitches

Blundells Copse, 13 acres of ancient woodland , tilehurst Caleta Close Play Area, Lower Caversham California Country Park, woodland walk, lake, playgound, café Chiltern Road Recreation Area, open field, Caversham Park

Kings Meadow, rugby, football, fishing, Napier Road

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Laurel Park, Marefield, Earley Long Barn Lane Rec Ground, multi-games wall, toddler area

Laser Tag parties and 8 Themed party rooms including:

Mapledurham Playing Fields, play area, sports pitches, picnic

Cintra Park, play area, sports pitches, Cintra Avenue

McIllroy Park, play area, Pottery Road

Clayfield Copse & Blackhouse Woods, open space, Caversham

Oxford Rd Rec Ground, play area, skateboard, BMX ramps

Coley Recreation Ground, play area, sports pitches

Palmer Park, 50 acre parkland, 4 floodlit 5-aside pitches, play area

Deans Farm and Picnic Area, Caversham

Portman Road Playground, attractive small children’s play area

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