FROM A YOUNG AGE

It is so important to share some precious time with your little ones. In swimming classes, all your attention is on your baby, which gives you a great opportunity to bond and enjoy the water together. Babies learn fast and in the first years, it’s a lot about their parents and their relationship with them. Plenty of interaction with parents builds trust, and so swimming together helps develop that confidence between you. The Aqualight Babies program provides a holistic approach to your baby’s water development. They will teach you how to swim with your baby, as well as enhancing your bond and communication between you and your baby. Visit their website to learn more about their baby swimming program. W: www.aqualight.co.uk

Find Your Local Youth Club

Youth Inspired deliver youth work projects across Northamptonshire. They currently have clubs in Crick, Daventry (Southbrook), Hartwell, Kilsby, Kingsthorpe, Litchborough and Spratton. Youth Inspired work with young people aged 10 and up to deliver sessions which include team building activities, arts, crafts, sports, cookery, music, yoga and a whole lot more depending on the interests of each group. If you know of a young person who might be interested in joining one of these clubs, they welcome new faces, so just turn up or find further details on Facebook or by emailing sarah@cypn.org

If you live in or know of an area which you feel may benefit from having one of their youth clubs established, then please contact gemma@cypn.org to discuss the possibilities.

TISKA (Traditional International Shotokan Karate Association) heads up clubs nationally and internationally. TISKA was established by Gursharan Sahota, the Chief Instructor (8th Dan) and founder who is delighted to be celebrating TISKA’s 30th Anniversary this year. He achieved the high grade of 8th Dan in 2015 and was asked to accept the title of “Shihan” meaning Master Instructor. This title is given as a sign of respect for the person named. Shihan currently teaches over 40 classes per week to students in Beaconsfield, Chalfont St Peter, Amersham, Berkhamsted, Dunstable, Maidenhead, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire and has bought many hundreds of students to Black belt standard and beyond. Karate is the ultimate in self-defence and promotes fitness, self-awareness, confidence, etiquette, respect and self-discipline. Students at TISKA start from the age of 4 upwards, and as a family-based club, many families train together. Shihan offers all new beginners four weeks free training upon joining TISKA. For all enquiries, please contact them directly.

T: 01753 882012 E: office@tiska.com