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PREGNANCY
5 COUNT THE KICKS
Our 2014 Charity Partner
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WINTER MATERNITY This season’s Must Haves under £100
8-9 HOW BIG IS MY BABY?
Charting your baby’s growth with fruit and vegetable size comparisons.
BIRTH & BEYOND
11 WELCOME TO THE WORLD ESME
Mum Hannah shares her experiences.
EARLY YEARS
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FESTIVE DELIGHTS Where to Find Santa & The Magic of Cinema at Picturehouse FACT
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ACTIVITY TIMETABLE Your comprehensive timetable of North West Playgroups and Activities.
25-27 DISNEYLAND PARIS
An Editor’s Review
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EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC AT DISNEYLAND PARIS Magic Circus Hotel Review and Information.
13 COMPETITION 30 WE JUST LOVE...(EDITOR’S PICKS) Win 1 of 4 Pacapod Changing Bag & Metanium Sprays.
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ALL ABOUT RETRO Retro styling from clothing to interiors.
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ANNABEL KARMEL Winter Warmers for Toddler Weaning.
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DADDY AND ME WITH REGULAR COLUMNIST COMMANDO DAD *Featuring - Toddler Feeding with Less Mess
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CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 4 Simple craft ideas for toddlers.
2 Successful Mumpreneurs.
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ello lovely readers. Christmas is upon us and my house is filled with the giggles of excited toddlers who seem to be mesmerized by the many toy advertisements on television (which then of course become the ‘must haves’ for Christmas). I’m looking forward to a 1st Christmas for baby Faye, it’s going to be a special one for her but no Christmas Dinner just yet!
As we have reached the end of the year, this issue revisits our 2014 Charity Partner - Count the Kicks! We feature a fun way to plot your pregnancy milestones and a real life birth experience from reader Hannah who was determined to have a natural birth for her second child following an assisted delivery for her first. We’ve got some great fashion ideas for this Winter and delicious winter recipes from Annabel Karmel to warm up your toddler too. If you’re using our fabulous directory of playgroups don’t forget that a lot of them close for the festive period so ring ahead! I hope that you enjoy this issue and I hope that you have a fantastic Christmas and a very happy 2015!
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MUMMY AND ME CHARITY PARTNER 2014 COUNT THE KICKS - EMPOWERING MUMS-TO-BE WITH KNOWLEDGE & CONFIDENCE Stillbirth is a massive umbrella and while there isn’t one solution to reducing the rates, a decrease in fetal movement is a key warning sign that a baby is struggling in the womb and early delivery could save nearly a third of stillborn babies.
The key aim at Count the Kicks is to reduce the UK’s current stillbirth rates by educating pregnant women on the importance of monitoring their baby’s movements and reporting any change in their baby’s regular pattern of movement. Our charity was founded following Chloe’s stillbirth in 2009 when her mum Sophia noticed a change in Chloe’s pattern of movement but did not know how important this was.
When the baby is being deprived of oxygen he or she will slow their movements to conserve the oxygen. Cord compression, a failing placenta, a high intake of smoke as well as other causes may all lead to reduced movements and could be potentially fatal.
While we don’t want to scare mums, we do want to raise awareness of stillbirth and what can be done to prevent it.
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The RCOG guidelines states that women should be reassured that 70% of pregnancies with a single episode of Reduced Fetal Movement (RFM) are uncomplicated. Women who report RFM on two or more occasions are at an increased risk of a poorer perinatal outcome including an increased risk of stillbirth, fetal growth restriction and/or preterm birth. For more information on Count the Kicks visit
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From about 34 weeks, you may begin to experience your womb tightening. These are practice contractions known as Braxton Hicks contractions, and are a normal part of pregnancy. If they become extremely painful, contact your midwife or hospital.
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09:00am -‐ 16:30pm
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Baby Matters
Frodsham Children's Centre
WA6 7PZ
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Little Fishes Toddler Group
Broken Cross Methodist Church
SK10 3RJ
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Young Parents Group
Knutsford Children's Centre
WA16 8DB
01625 374 904
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Baby Massage
Frodsham Children's Centre
WA6 7PZ
01244 976 210
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Childminder Drop In
Bramhall Children's Centre
SK7 2DU
0161 483 7252
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Little Lambs -‐ Baby and Toddler
Bramhall Baptist Church
SK7 1PB
0161 440 0641
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Macclesfield Cherubs Breastfeeding Support
Ash Grove Children's Centre
SK11 7TF
01625 374 484
Oakenclough Children's Centre
SK9 2PZ
01625 374 180
Drop-‐In
Under 5's Story Time
Knutsford Library
WA16 0PG
01625 374 873
FREE
14:00m -‐ 14:45pm
Messy Explorers over 1's
Oakenclough Children's Centre
SK9 2PZ
01625 374 180
Call to Book
Stay and Play (0-‐5 years)
Poyton Children's Centre
SK12 1NW
01625 383 090
Drop-‐In
The Orchard Children's Centre
WA2 0JP
01925 816 912
Call to Book Call to Book
13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm 13:30pm -‐ 14:15pm
Chatterbox -‐ 6 week course 18-‐30months Baby Massage -‐ 6 week course 8 weeks -‐ pre-‐crawling
The Orchard Children's Centre
WA2 0JP
01925 816 912
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Tiny Tots
Knutsford Children's Centre
WA16 8DB
01625 374 904
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Well Baby Clinic Weigh In & Advice
Broken Cross Children's Centre
SK11 8UD
01625 374 470
09:00am -‐ 11:00am
Stay and Play Under 2's
Congleton & Holmes Chapel Children's Centre
CW12 3AG
01260 371 061
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Stay and Play (0-‐5 years)
The Orchard Children's Centre
WA2 0JP
01925 816 912
Drop-‐In
09:45am -‐ 11:15am
Toddler Group
St.Paul's Parish Centre, Glegg Street
SK11 7AJ
01625 501 773
£1 Term Time
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Tiny Tots Time 0-‐12 months
Broken Cross Children's Centre
SK11 8UD
01625 374 470
Drop-‐In
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Smile Group -‐ For PND Sufferers
Hurdsfield Children's Centre
SK10 2LW
01625 978 081
Drop-‐In
11:00am -‐ 11:30am
Under 5's Rhyme Time
Knutsford Library
WA16 0PG
01625 374 873
Call for Info
11:00am -‐ 12:30pm
Cherubs Breastfeeding Group
Knutsford Children's Centre
WA16 8DB
01625 374 904
Siblings Welcome
Broken Cross Children's Centre
SK11 8UD
01625 374 470
Drop-‐In
Ash Grove Children's Centre
SK11 7TF
01625 374 484
Fun and Sign (0-‐4 years)
Oakenclough Children's Centre
SK9 2PZ
01625 374 180
09:15am -‐ 10:45am
Stay and Play
Lache and Handbridge Children's Centre
CH4 8HX
01244 977 791
09:30am
Jumping Jacks
The Warehouse, Chester Road
CH4 0DH
Cheshire Ice Cream Farm Toddler Morning
Newton Lane, Tatten Hall
CH3 9NE
01829 770 995
£1 inc Toast & Juice
Blacon Playbox
Blacon United Reformed Church
CH1 5EY
01244 371 843
Call for Info
13:15pm -‐ 14:15pm
Parent to Parent Parenting Advice& Support Little Stars 0-‐5 years Children with Additional Needs
CHESTER
W T F
09:30am -‐ 10:45am
Monday
Call to Book 50p Term Time Only Call Joanne for info
Stay and Play (0-‐5 years)
13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
T
Call to Book £1 per family
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm
M
01244 976 210
11:00am -‐ 11:30am
13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Friday
ACTIVITY TIMETABLE
Thursday
Cheshire
13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Call for Info
Free Entrance
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Tiger Tots
Upton Baptist Church
CH2 1LB
01244 377 142
Call for Info
09:45am -‐ 11:30am
Childminder Stay & Play Session
Cherry Grove Children's Centre
CH3 5EG
01244 976 100
Drop-‐In
09:45am -‐ 11:45am
Twins and Multiples
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
Drop-‐In
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Under 5's -‐ Minis
All Saints Church, 1 Vicarage Rd
CH2 3HZ
01244 345 649
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Tots Group
Saltney Methodist Church
CH4 8SQ
01244 674 734
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Little Fishes Toddler Group
Burley Memorial Hall
CH3 7QN
01244 336 763
Call Kim for Info
11:15am -‐ 11:45pm
Under 5's Story Time
Chester Library, Northgate St
CH1 2EF
01244 977 380
Call for Info
13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm
Stay & Play
Chester Victoria Children's Centre
CH1 4BR
01244 976 220
Drop-‐In
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Baby & Toddler Group
United Reformed Church, Hoole
CH2 3NT
01244 303 232
Call Marie for Info
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Breastfeeding Support Group
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
Drop-‐In
£1.50 Call to Book 80p Call for Info
Baby & Toddler Group
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Breastfeeding Support Group
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Christleton Toddler Group
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Wesley Toddler Group International Mums of Chester Stay and Play Sunshine Tots Toddler Group 0-‐4years
Cherry Grove Children's Centre
CH3 5EG
01244 976 100
Church Hall, Demage Lane
CH2 1EL
sunshine.tots@ yahoo.com
50p Term Time Only
13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm
01244 303 232 01244 976 225
Drop-‐In
Parish Hall, Christleton
CH3 7AS
01244 332 819
£2 per Family
Wesley Centre, St.John's St
CH1 1DA
01244 323 037
£1.50 + 25p Additional Child
for Info
Baby Massage
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
Call to Book
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Baby Weigh Clinic
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
Drop-‐In
09:45am -‐ 11:30am
Baby Weighing
Chester Victoria Children's Centre
CH1 4BR
01244 976 220
Drop-‐In
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Tiddlers
Northgate Church
CH1 4EF
01244 394 670
£1.50 + 25p Additional Child
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Baby Matters
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
Call to Book
CH2 2LB
01244 976 100
Drop-‐In
First Steps Parent & Toddler
St. Luke's Church, Huntington
CH3 6BT
01244 371 902
Call John for more info
15:00pm -‐ 17:00pm
Pre-‐Birth
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
Call to Book
09:30am -‐ 10:30am
Tickle & Giggle/Wiggle & Jiggle
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Stay & Play
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
Drop-‐In
09:45am -‐ 11:45am
Stay and Play for Children With Disabilities
CH2 2LB
01244 976 100
Drop-‐In
CH1 4BR
01244 976 220
Explorers to Talkers
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Saughall Toddler Group
12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Baby Café and Breastfeeding Advice Drop In
CH3 5EG
01244 976 100
12:30am -‐ 14:30pm
Young Parents Group (13-‐15y)
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
Rhythm Time
St.Thomas Church Hall
CH1 4AG
07789 867 589
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Childminder Drop In
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Foster Carers Support Group
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
09:30am
Invite Only £1.50 + 50p add children
CH1 6DH
Drop-‐In
Call Julia for Info No Session 1st Fri of Month 1st Fri of the Month
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Stay and Play
Kingsway Chapel
CH2 2LH
01244 976 100
Call for More Info
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Rainbow Babies -‐ Bereaved Parents & their children
Elton Children's Centre
CH2 4LT
0151 338 2227
1st Fri of the Month
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
You Make The Difference
Blacon Children's Centre
CH1 5DB
01244 976 225
14:00pm -‐ 14:30pm
Under 5's Storytime
Upton Library
CH2 1HB
01244 973 700
Childminder Group
Portside Children's Centre
CH65 2BY
Friday
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Kingsway and Upton Children's Centre Chester Victoria Children's Centre Saughall Scout Hut, Fiddlers Lane Cherry Grove Children's Centre
Thursday
Stay and Play
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
ACTIVITY TIMETABLE
13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm
Kingsway and Upton Children's Centre
Wednesday
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Tuesday
10:30am -‐ 12:00pm
CH2 3NT CH1 5DB
Hoole Blacon Children's Centre
Chester
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
E.PORT & WIRRAL 09:15am -‐ 12:00pm
0151 337 6365
Drop In
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Leasowe Library
CH46 1PQ
0151 638 4013
Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Little Angels 0-‐5 years Play
West Kirby Methodist Church
CH48 4DQ
0151 625 3224
Donation asked, Tea & Toast
09:30am -‐ 11:00pm
Stay and Play
Parklands Children's Centre
CH66 3RL
0151 337 6324
Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Stay and Play
Brightside Community Centre
0151 630 2731
Drop-‐In
09:30am -‐ 12:00pm
Childminder Drop In
Pensby Children's Centre
CH61 8SD
0151 666 4819
Drop-‐In
09:45am -‐ 10:30am
Baby Babble
Bromborough Children's Centre
CH62 7BW
0151 334 1381
Call for Info
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Bumps to Babies (0-‐12m)
Greasby Children's Centre
CH49 3AT
0151 677 5037
Drop-‐In
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Messy Play -‐ Art Play 0-‐5years
Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight
CH62 5EQ
0151 478 4136
Drop-‐In
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Tea and Toast Drop In 0-‐5 years
Pensby Children's Centre
CH61 8SD
0151 666 4819
Drop In
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Parents and Tots Group
Marlowe Road United Reformed
CH44 3BU
0151 630 2731
Call for Info
10:30am -‐ 12:00pm
Breastfeeding Group with H.Visitor
Pensby Children's Centre
CH61 8SD
0151 666 4819
Drop In
M Monday
09:30am -‐ 10:00am
T W T F
Tuesday
ACTIVITY TIMETABLE
Monday
E.Port & Wirral M T W T F
10:30am -‐ 12:00pm
Breastfeeding Group with H.Visitor
Pensby Children's Centre
CH61 8SD
0151 666 4819
Drop In
11:00am -‐ 11:30am
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
St.James Library, Birkenhead
CH41 7AL
0151 652 2268
Drop In
13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm
Messy Rascals
Stanlaw Abbey Children's Centre
CH65 9HE
0151 337 6425
Drop In
13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
H.E.N.R.Y -‐ 8 Week Course
Pensby Children's Centre
CH61 8SD
0151 666 4819
Call to Book
13:00pm -‐ 16:00pm
Sing and Sign
Pensby Children's Centre
CH61 8SD
01244 372 970
Call Rachel for Info -‐ £
13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm
Toddler Group
Serpentine Road Family Church
CH44 0AA
0151 630 2731
£1 per child
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Bumps to Babies
New Brighton Children's Centre
CH45 5HU
0151 630 2731
Drop-‐In
14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
Grasshoppers Physical Activities 18 months -‐ 5 years
Ganneys Meadow Early Years Centre
CH49 8HB
0151 677 9255
50p
14:00pm -‐ 15:30pm
Relax Kids 3-‐5 years
Bromborough Children's Centre
CH62 5EQ
0151 334 1381
Call to Book
14:00pm -‐ 16:00pm
Open Door -‐ Young Parents Group
Liscard Children's Centre
CH45 7NQ
0151 638 7530
Drop-‐In
14:15pm -‐ 14:45pm
Doodle Time -‐ Craft & Story
Moreton Library
CH46 8SA
0151 606 2665
Drop In
14:15pm -‐ 14:45pm
Story Time
Neston Library
0151 337 4670
Drop In
14:15pm -‐ 15:00pm
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Rock Ferry Library
CH42 3TD
0151 641 2858
Drop In
14:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Happy Hands -‐ Story & Craft
Greasby Library
CH49 3AT
0151 606 2665
Drop-‐In
09:00am -‐ 10:00am
Child Health Clinic
New Brighton Children's Centre
CH45 5HU
0151 630 2731
09:15am -‐ 10:30am
Active Stay & Play
Leasowe Children's Centre
CH46 2QF
09:15am -‐ 10:45am
Stay & Play
Eastway Children's Centre
09:30am -‐ 10:30am
Health Visitor Drop In
Seacombe Children's Centre
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Little Rascals Stay and Play
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Tea and Toast Drop In 0-‐5 years
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Tea and Toast Drop In 0-‐5 years
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Makaton Signing
09:30am -‐ 12:00pm 10:00am -‐ 11:00am
0151 637 3641 0151 637 3641
CH44 7AN
0151 630 1845
Drop-‐In
Neston Community Youth Centre
CH64 9RE
0151 336 4670
Term Time Only
Bebbington Children's Centre
CH63 8AD
0151 677 5037
Drop In
Greasby Children's Centre
CH49 3AT
0151 677 5037
Drop In
Liscard Children's Centre
CH45 7NQ
0151 638 7530
Call to Book
Midwife Clinic
West Kirby Children's Centre
CH48 6DR
0151 625 3892
Appointments
Active Kids (0-‐5 years)
Hope Centre, Fishers Lane
CH61 5XE
0151 648 8440
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Seacombe Library
CH44 6LT
0151 638 4465
Drop-‐In FREE
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Baby and Toddler Yoga
Pensby Children's Centre
CH61 8SD
0151 666 4819
Call to Book -‐ £ attached
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
A-‐Z Breastfeeding
Leasowe Children's Centre
CH46 2QF
0151 637 3641
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Breastfeeding Support
Liscard Children's Centre
CH45 7NQ
0151 638 7530
Drop-‐In
11:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Little Ducks Swimming
Guinea Gap Baths
CH44 6PX
0151 639 5426
Call to Book
12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Breastfeeding Group
Stanlaw Abbey Children's Centre
CH65 9HE
0151 337 6425
Drop In
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Bumps to Babies (0-‐12m)
West Kirby Children's Centre
CH48 6DR
0151 625 3892
Drop-‐In
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Little Explorers 18m -‐ 3yrs
Seacombe Children's Centre
CH44 7AN
0151 630 1845
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Rainbows Group & Sensory Room Austic Children Support Group 0-‐5y
Pensby Children's Centre
CH61 8SD
0151 666 4819
Call for Info
14:00pm -‐ 14;30pm
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
New Ferry Library
CH62 5BA
0151 643 7219
Drop In
14:15pm -‐ 14:45pm
Story Time
Irby Library
CH61 0HE
0151 648 1348
Drop In
14:30pm -‐ 15:30pm
Story Times
Seacombe Library
CH44 6LT
0151 638 4465
Drop-‐In FREE
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Post Natal Depression Support
West Kirby Children's Centre
CH48 6DR
0151 625 3892
Call for Info
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Stay and Play
Park Primary School
CH44 5RN
0151 638 6008
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Childminder Drop In
Seacombe Children's Centre
CH44 7AN
0151 630 1845
Drop In
11:00am -‐ 13:00pm
Open Door -‐ Young Parents Group
New Brighton Children's Centre
CH45 5HU
0151 630 2731
Call for Info
13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm
Stay and Play
Woodland's Children Centre at Acorns Primary School
CH65 7ED
0151 337 4650
Drop In
Twins Group
13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Baby Massage
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Merry Music
CH65 7ED
0151 337 4650
Drop In
CH45 7NQ
0151 638 7530
Drop-‐In
Greasby Children's Centre
CH49 3AT
0151 677 5037
Call to Book
Leasowe Children's Centre
CH46 2QF
0151 637 3641
Acorns Primary School Liscard Children's Centre
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Messy Play (0-‐5 years)
Eastham Children's Centre
CH62 9EB
0151 327 3174
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Stay and Play
Brentwood Nursery
CH44 4BB
0151 638 1567
14:00pm -‐ 16:00pm
Open Door -‐ Young Parents Group
Seacombe Children's Centre
CH44 7AN
0151 630 1845
Drop-‐In
09:00am -‐ 10:00am
Tea and Toast Drop In 0-‐5 years
Liscard Children's Centre
CH45 7NQ
0151 638 7530
Drop In
Stanlaw Abbey Children's Centre
CH65 9HE
0151 337 6425
Story Time
Moreton Library
CH46 8SA
0151 606 2665
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Childminder Drop In
Greasby Children's Centre
CH49 3AT
0151 677 5037
Drop-‐In
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Childminder Drop In
New Brighton Children's Centre
CH45 5HU
0151 630 2731
Drop-‐In
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Coffee Morning Feed the Animals & Have a Brew!
Tam-‐O-‐Shanter Farm, Bidston
CH43 7PD
0151 653 9332
FREE
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Story Time
Earlston Library
CH45 5DX
0151 639 2334
Drop-‐In
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Little Stars
Wallasey Village URC
CH45 3LP
0151 638 1900
07581 071 979 Christine
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Twins and Multiple Birth Group
Neston Community Youth Centre
CH64 9RE
0151 336 4670
Drop In
13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
Baby Massage -‐ 3wk course
Seacombe Children's Centre
CH44 7AN
0151 630 1845
Call to Book
13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Baby & Me
Lingham Children's Centre
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Bumps to Babies
Liscard Children's Centre
CH45 7NQ
0151 638 7530
Drop In
14:00pm -‐ 16:00pm
Twins Group
Pensby Children's Centre
CH61 8SD
0151 666 4819
Drop In
14:15pm -‐ 14:45pm
Story Time (Under 5's)
Birkenhead Central Library
CH41 2XB
0151 606 2665
Drop In Drop In Small Fee, Call Liz for Info Call for Info
0151 637 3641
14:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Wallasey Central Library
CH45 5DX
0151 639 2334
09:15am -‐ 11:00am 15:30pm -‐ 17:00pm
Hebron Evangelical Church New Brighton Children's Centre
CH45 4JL CH45 5HU
0151 630 2450 0151 630 2731
09:30am -‐ 10:00am
Little Fishes -‐ Crafts Play Rainbows Group -‐ For & Children With Speech & Language Difficulties Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Moreton Library
CJ46 8SA
0151 606 2665
Drop In
09:30am 09:15am -‐ 11:30am 1:00am
Hester Active Tots Little HFedgehog's ishes -‐ Crafts & Play
Heswalll HEall, 111 Telegraph Hebron vangelical ChurchRd
CH60 CH45 04AF JL
0151 3 642 30 2614 450
CH65 BY CJ46 82SA
0151 3 637 06 6 2365 665
Hoylake ommunity CentreRd Heswalll HC all, 111 Telegraph
CH47 CH60 30AG AF
0151 6 325 42 3 2892 614
n £2 Drop per cIhild
Seacombe hildren's CCentre entre Portside CChildren's
CH44 CH65 72AN BY
637 30 6 1365 900 0151 3
Call for Innfo Drop
Greasby LibraryCentre Hoylake Community
CH49 3AG AT CH47
0151 606 25 2 3665 892
Drop-‐In Drop In
Heswall LibraryCentre Seacombe Children's
CH60 70AN AF CH44
0151 606 30 2 1665 900
Drop Call for Innfo
Pensby Children's Centre Greasby Library
CH61 CH49 8 3SD AT
0151 666 06 4 2819 665
Drop-‐In
10:30am 10:00am -‐ 11:00am 2:00pm 12:30am 10:30am -‐ 15:00pm 1:00am
Childminder In Baby Bounce &D rop Rhyme
13:00pm 4:30pm 10:30am -‐ 11:00am
Makaton Signing for babies Baby & Rhyme 6 BWounce eek Course
Pensby Children's Centre Heswall Library
CH61 0 8AF SD CH60
66 2 4665 819 0151 606
Call to BIook Drop n
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 4:30pm 12:30am
Baby Massage Childminder Drop In
Bromborough Children's Centre Pensby Children's Centre
CH62 CH61 78BW SD
0151 6 366 34 4 1819 381
Call to Book Drop-‐In
13:30pm 13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm
Makaton Signing for babies Crafty Crocs 6 Week Course Teddy Bear's Story Time Baby Massage 12-‐24months
Lingham hildren's CCentre entre Pensby CChildren's
CH61 8SD
0151 637 66 3 4641 819
Call to Book
Liscard Children's Centre Bromborough Children's Centre
CH45 CH62 7NQ BW
0151 6 338 34 7 1530 381
Includes EEP Call to BPook
14:15pm 13:30pm -‐ 14:45pm 4:30pm
Rhyme ime Crafty CTrocs
Neston LibraryCentre Lingham Children's
337 3 4641 670 0151 6
Term Time Only
14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
Teddy Bear's Story Time 12-‐24months
Liscard Children's Centre
0151 638 7530
Includes PEEP
14:15pm -‐ 14:45pm
Rhyme Time
Neston Library
0151 337 4670
Term Time Only
10:00am 09:30am -‐ 11:00am 1:30am 10:00am 09:30am -‐ 12:00pm 10:30am -‐ 11:00am 10:00am
14:00pm 13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm 4:30pm
CH45 7NQ
Friday
Portside Children's Centre Moreton Library
Small ee, child Call Liz £2 pFer for Info Drop In
Breastfeeding Support Group & Baby Bounce Rhyme Chester Sling &L ibrary Baby Clinic and Hester H edgehog's A ctive Tots Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding S upport Sundowns Singing for GBroup abies& Chester Sling Library Baby Clinic Baby Bounce &a Rnd hyme Breastfeeding Support Baby Bounce & fRor hyme Sundowns Singing Babies
09:30am -‐ 12:00pm 0:00am
Thursday
Health Visitor Baby Clinic
ACTIVITY TIMETABLE
09:15am -‐ 11:00pm 09:30am -‐ 10:00am
Wednesday
Stay and Play
13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
E.Port & Wirral
13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm
M T W T F
ACTIVITY TIMETABLE
Monday
Liverpool
09:15am -‐ 10:00am
0151 233 5399
Drop In
Stay and Play
Stoneycroft CC at Salvation Army
L13 6QJ
0151 233 4700
Call to Book
BAMBIS Bosom Buddies
Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre
L18 1JX
0151 233 5399
Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Bridgetots (0-‐4 years)
Bridge Chapel, Heath Road
L19 4XR
09:30am -‐ 11:15am
Stay and Play
Yew Tree Children's Centre at St.Luke's Church
Call to Book Drop In
Parent and Toddler Group
Old Police Station, Lark Lane
L17 8UU
09:45am -‐ 11:00am
Stay & Play Drop In for Walker and Talkers (18 months -‐ 4 years)
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Drop In
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Baby Massage
Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre
L16 4PQ
0151 233 5733
Call to Book
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Bumps to Babies
Hunts Cross Children's Centre
L25 0PJ
0151 233 3733
Drop In
£2.50
10:00am -‐ 11:15am
Big Art Parent & Toddler
Walker Art Gallery, City Centre
L3 8EL
10:00am -‐ 11:15am
Chatterboxes Speech Development
Yew Tree Children's Centre
L14 4ED
0151 296 7950
Call to Book
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Baby Club (0-‐12 months)
Garston Children's Centre
L19 8JZ
0151 233 6868
Drop In
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Toddler Time
Tuebrook Children's Centre
L6 4BX
0151 233 3830
Drop In
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Toddle Tots (12-‐18 months)
Anfield Children's Centre
L4 2QG
0151 233 4001
Call for Info
10:30am -‐ 11:30am
Music and Movement
Belle Vale Children's Centre
L25 2RW
0151 233 1705
11:30am -‐ 12:30pm
Baby Yoga
Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre
L16 4PQ
0151 233 5733
11:30am -‐ 13:30pm
Stay and Play
Vauxhall Children's Centre
L5 8UT
0151 298 2918
Drop In
12:00pm -‐ 13:00pm
New Born Know How (1st Mon of Month)
Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre
L18 1JX
0151 233 5399
Call to Book
13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Baby Ballet Walkers to 4 years
Yew Tree Children's Centre
L14 4ED
0151 296 7950
Drop In
13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm
Bridgetots (0-‐4 years)
Bridge Chapel, Heath Road
L19 4XR
0151 281 9716
Call to Book
13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Sign and Sign
Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre
L16 4PQ
0151 233 5733
Call to Book
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
BAMBIS Breastfeeding Support Group
West Derby Children's Centre
L12 9EY
0151 233 6202
Drop In
14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm
Music Session (0-‐2 years)
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
14:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Little Yogis
Big You, Little You, 75 Garston Old Rd
L19 9AD
Little Crafts
Big You, Little You, 75 Garston Old Rd
L19 9AD
Funzone Active (18 months to 4 years)
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Drop In
Active Birth Workshop NCT Coffee Morning
Church & Mossley Hill Children's Junction Coffee, CAentre igburth Rd
L18 1JX L17 0BJ
0151 233 5399
Call to TBoast ook Free When Buy Drink
0151 233 5733
09:00am -‐ 12:00pm
FREE
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Call to Book
Drop In Contact for Info Contact for Info
Weighing & Advice Clinic
Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre
L16 4PQ
St.Mary's Playgroup (2.5yrs -‐ 4yrs)
St.Mary's Church, Grassendale
L19 0NE
09:30am -‐ 10:15am
Jumping Jacks (12 months+) Music & Movement
Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre
L18 1JX
0151 233 5399
Drop In
09:30am -‐ 10:30am
Multi-‐Sensory
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Call to Book
09:30am -‐ 10:30am
Soft Play Physical Fun
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Call to Book
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Stay and Play
Picton Children's Centre
L7 6HD
0151 233 1200
09:30am
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Tots & Co Playgroup (0-‐5 years)
Allerton United Reformed Church
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09:30am -‐ 11:15am
Stay and Play
Yew Tree Children's Centre at St.Luke's Church
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Childminder Support Drop In
Belle Vale Children's Centre
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09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Grandparents Group
West Derby Children's Centre
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0151 281 9716 0151 296 7950
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
18:00pm -‐ 19:30pm 09:00am -‐ 11:00am
Tuesday
L17 0AQ
09:15am -‐ 11:15am
15:30pm -‐ 16:30pm
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Church & Mossley Hill Children's C at SARA Hall, Rundle Road
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
15:00pm
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Jumping Jacks (12 months+) Music & Movement
Drop In Term Time Only
Drop In Term Time Only £1
L18 7HD 0151 296 7950
Drop In
L25 2RW
0151 233 6868
Drop In
L12 9EY
0151 233 6202
Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
WAM Toddler Group
Wellington Avenue Methodist Church
L15 4LE
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Boogie Babes Music & Dance (18 months -‐ 4 years)
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Drop In
£2
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Story Time
Childwall & Woolton CC at The Simon Peter Centre, Woolton
L25 5JF
0151 233 5733
Term Time Only
10:00am -‐ 11:30pm
Play and Learn
Picton CC at St. Bede's Church
0151 233 1200
Call for Info
Baby Connect 2 (0-‐1 year)
Yew Tree Children's Centre
L14 4ED
10:15am -‐ 11:00am 10:30am -‐ 12:00pm
Story & Rhyme Time (0-‐4 years)
Allerton Library
L18 6HG
Little Explorers (Under 1's)
Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre
L16 4PQ
0151 233 5733
Drop In
11:00am -‐ 12:00pm
BAMBIS Breast Friends
Hunts Cross Children's Centre
L25 0PJ
0151 233 3733
Drop In
13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm
Music and Movement
Anfield Sports Centre
L6 0AG
0151 263 6186
13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
0151 296 7950
Call to Book Term Time Only
Drop In Term Time Only £1
Gilmour Infant School Childwall & Woolton CC at The Simon Peter Centre, Woolton St.Matthew & St.James Church, Rose Lane, Mossley Hill
L18 8DB
Term Time Only £1
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Newsham Park Playgroup
Newsham Park Chapel, Sheil Rd
L6 7UA
50p Donation
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Stay and Play Group
Belle Vale Children's Centre
L25 2RW
0151 233 6868
Drop In
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Stay and Play
Granby Children's Centre
L8 2TU
0151 233 3200
Drop In
13:30pm -‐ 15:30pm
Health Visitor Weigh & Advice (0-‐2years)
Garston Children's Centre
L19 8JZ
0151 233 6868
Drop In
14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm
Story and Rhyme Time
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Drop In
15:15pm -‐ 15:45pm
Mother and Child Swim
Picton CC at St. Anne's School
L7 6HD
0151 233 1200
Call to Book
15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm
Jumping Jacks (12 months+) Music & Movement
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Drop In
09:15am -‐ 11:30am
ABC Club (0-‐4 years)
St.Michael's Church Hall
L17 7BD
13:30pm -‐ 14:45pm
09:30am
L19 9AR L25 5JF
0151 233 5733
Term Time Only
Term Time Only £1
Belvidere Road Church, Dingle
L8 3TG
St.James Church, Woolton
L25 7RJ
10:00am -‐ 10:45am
Jumping Jacks (0-‐4years)
Yew Tree Children's Centre
L14 4ED
0151 296 7950
Drop In
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Babies 1st Story and Rhyme (0-‐18months)
Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre
L18 1JX
0151 233 5399
Call to Book
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Childminder Support Drop In
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Drop In
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Greenbank Toddlers (0-‐4 years)
Greenbank Sports Academy
L17 1AG
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Sticky Fingers Parent & Toddler
Frontline Centre, Lawrence Rd
L15 0HY
0151 733 3373
£3.50 per family
10:30am -‐ 11:00am 10:30am -‐ 11:00am
Little Fishes Swimming (8 weeks -‐ 2 years) Once Upon a Story Time (18 months +)
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Call to Book
Garston Library
L19 1QN
0151 233 6868
Term Time Only
0151 233 6868
Rhyme Time
Belle Vale Children's Centre
L25 2RW
10:30am -‐ 11:30am
Words & Pictures
Halewood Library
L26 0TS
10:30am -‐ 12:30pm
Ullet Road Parent & Toddler
Ullet Road Unitarian Church
L17 2AA
11:10am -‐ 11:40am 11:30am -‐ 12:00pm
£2.50
Through Dingle Lane CC
10:30am -‐ 11:30am
Little Fishes Swimming (8 weeks -‐ 2 years) Once Upon a Story Time (0-‐18 months)
Term Time £2.50
Drop In Term Time FREE Term Time £1.50
Through Dingle Lane CC
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Call to Book
Garston Library
L19 1QN
0151 233 6868
Term Time Only
12:00pm -‐ 12:30pm
Rhyme Time
Yewtree Children's Centre at Dovecot Library
13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
NCT Bumps & Babies
Big You, Little You, 75 Garston Old Rd
Wednesday
Belvidere Tots St.James' Playgroup
09:30am -‐ 12:00pm
ACTIVITY TIMETABLE
Gilmour Parent & Toddler Jumping Jacks (12 months+) Music & Movement Come And Meet Everyone (CAMEO) Playgroup
13:30pm -‐ 14:15pm
Liverpool
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
0151 296 7950 L19 9AD
07790 729004
Drop In
0151 233 4930
1st Wed of Month
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Additional Needs Support Group
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
BAMBIS Stay and Play
Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre
L16 4PQ
0151 233 5733
Drop In
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Diddy Dots to Tiny Tots Play Session (0-‐2 years)
Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre
L18 1JX
0151 233 5399
Drop In
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Tots & Co Playgroup (0-‐5 years)
Allerton United Reformed Church
L18 7HD
15:00pm -‐ 15:30pm
Messy Play (0-‐3 years)
Picton Children's Centre
L7 6HD
0151 233 1200
Drop In
15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm
Multi-‐Sensory
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Call to Book
15:30am -‐ 16:15pm
Soft Play Physical Fun
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Call to Book
16:30pm -‐ 18:30pm
Ante-‐Natal BAMBIS Infant Feeding
Garston / Church & Mossley Hill CC
L18 / L19
0151 233 5399
Call to Book
09:30am -‐ 10:30am
Active Play (2-‐5 years)
Hunts Cross CC at St.Hilda's Church
L25 0NG
0151 233 3733
Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Bridgetots (0-‐4 years)
Bridge Chapel, Heath Road
L19 4XR
0151 281 9716
Call to Book
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Term Time Only £1
W Thursday
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Chill and Talk -‐ Supporting Parents/Carers of Children with SEN
Yew Tree Children's Centre
L14 4ED
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Parent & Toddler Group
Old Police Station, Lark Lane
L17 8UU
09:45am -‐ 11:00am
Stay & Play Drop In for Babies & Crawlers (6months -‐ 18 months)
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
09:45am -‐ 11:15am
Tab Tots
Toxteth Tabernacle
L8 8AN
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Sing-‐along-‐a-‐tots
Banks Road Methodist Church Hall
L19 8HZ
0151 233 6868
Drop In
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Tots Taster Weaning (2nd Thurs of Month)
Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre
L18 1JX
0151 233 5399
Call to Book
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Parent and Toddler Group
Tuebrook Hope Centre, Buckingham Rd
0151 233 3830
Drop In
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Down Syndrome Support Group
Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre
L16 4PQ
0151 233 5733
Drop In Last Thurs Of Month
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Sticky Fingers Parent & Toddler
Frontline Centre, Lawrence Rd
L15 0HY
0151 733 3373
£3.50 per family
12:30pm -‐ 13:30pm
Baby Yoga with Mitchy Titch (8 weeks to crawling)
Yew Tree Children's Centre
L14 4ED
0151 296 7950
Call to Book
13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm
BAMBIS Bosom Buddies
Belle Vale Children's Centre
L25 2RW
0151 233 6868
Drop In
13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Baby Yoga with Mitchy Titch (8 months onwards)
Yew Tree Children's Centre
L14 4ED
0151 296 7950
Call to Book
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
Little Scribbles Stories Book Club
Big You, Little You, 75 Garston Old Rd
L19 9AD
enquiries@big youlittleyou.com
Contact for Info
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
MINNOWS Playgroup (0-‐4 years)
St.Peter's Church, Woolton
L25 5JF
14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm
Sleep Workshop -‐ Help getting your child into a sleep routine
Hunts Cross Children's Centre
L25 0PJ
Messy Play
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
15:30pm -‐ 16:15pm 09:00am -‐ 11:45am 09:15am -‐ 10:00am
Friday
ACTIVITY TIMETABLE
Thursday
Liverpool
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
09:30am
St.Mary's Playgroup (2.5yrs -‐ 4yrs)
Drop In £2.50
0151 233 4930
Drop In Term Time Only £1
Term Time Only £1
0151 233 3733
Call for Info
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
1st Thurs of Month
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Drop In
Banks Road Methodist Church Hall
L19 8HZ
0151 233 6868
St.Mary's Church, Grassendale
L19 0NE
Drop In Term Time Only
09:30am -‐ 10:30am
Story and Rhyme Time
Toxteth Library
L8 1XF
09:30am -‐ 11:00am
Knit and Natter
Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre
L16 4PQ
0151 233 5733
Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Baby and You (With BAMBIS Peer Support)
Yew Tree Children's Centre
L14 4ED
0151 296 7950
Drop In
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Childminder Drop-‐In
Picton Children's Centre
L7 6HD
0151 233 1200
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
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Health Visitor Weigh & Advice (0-‐2years) Jumping Jacks (12 months+) Music & Movement
0151 296 7950
Mums and Tots
St.Anthony of Padua, Mossley Hill
L18 8AY
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
Stay and Play
Speke Five Children's Centre
L24 0TW
09:30am -‐ 11:30am
WAM Toddler Group (0-‐5 years)
Wellington Avenue Methodist Church
L15 0EJ
Church & Mossley Hill Children's C at SARA Hall, Rundle Road Calderstones Mansion, Calderstones Park
FREE
Drop In Term Time Only £1
0151 486 9719
Drop In £2
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Sing-‐along-‐a-‐tots
10:00am -‐ 11:00am
Tiny Reads (Under 5's)
10:00am -‐ 11:15am
Big Art Parent & Toddler
Walker Art Gallery, City Centre
L3 8EL
FREE
10:00am -‐ 11:30am
Jubilee Tots (Under 5's)
St Agnes and St Pancras Church Hall
L17 3BA
FREE
L17 0AQ
0151 233 5399
Call to Book
L18
0151 729 2200
£2 Suggested Donation
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
City Tots (0-‐5 years)
2 Blackburne Place
L8 7PE
FREE
10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Parent & Toddler Group
St.Columba United Reformed Church
L25 0NR
£2 per child
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10:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Sticky Fingers Parent & Toddler
Frontline Centre, Lawrence Rd
L15 0HY
0151 733 3373
£3.50 per family
10:30am -‐ 11:15am
Jumping Jacks (12 months+) Music & Movement
Belle Vale Children's Centre
L25 2RW
0151 233 6868
Call to Book
W
11:00am -‐ 12:00pm
Rhyme Time
Picton CC at The Greenhouse Project
0151 233 1200
Call for Info
11:00am -‐ 12:30am
BAMBIS Bosom Buddies
Garston Children's Centre
L19 8JZ
0151 233 6868
Drop In
12:15pm -‐ 13:00pm
Little Fishes Swimming (8 weeks -‐ 2 years)
Garston Children's Centre at Springwood Heath Primary School
L19 4TL
0151 233 6868
Call to Book
12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm
Greenbank Toddlers (0-‐4 years)
Greenbank Sports Academy
L17 1AG
13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm
Pregnancy Pilates
Yew Tree Children's Centre
L14 4ED
0151 296 7950
Call to Book
13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm
SEN and Disability Support
Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre
L18 1JX
0151 233 5399
Drop In
14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm
Music Session (2 -‐ 5 years)
Dingle Lane Children's Centre
L8 9UB
0151 233 4930
Drop In
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y husband and I have been lucky enough to experience Disney® Resorts in our youth. But my last visit to the resort in Paris was over 10 years ago, and certainly long before I had children of my own. So we were super excited about our visit to Disneyland® Paris with our three beautiful girls. We chose November, as it would mean we could celebrate our middle daughter’s 2nd birthday there. As it happened, we couldn’t have timed it better, as our visit meant experiencing the last night of the special November firework displays and Disney Dreams® magical laser show. Then following this, we were also there to experience the change over to the spectacular Christmas celebrations and Disney® Christmas Dreams show - which is simply out of this world! As Disneyland® Paris has 3 separate parks, I made sure that I did plenty of research before our trip to ensure that we made the most of our
visit. We took our own pushchair, but if you’re planning to travel light, it is reassuring to know that there is a hire option at the resort. This is a FREE service available at the entrance to both the Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park. If you decide to take your own, then online forums advise to take a bike lock for your pushchair to secure it to railings when required. If you have chosen to stay in one of the fantastic Disney® Hotels, you will benefit from ‘Magic Hours’. This is exclusive access to the Parks between the hours of 8am and 10am (check details at time of booking). The parks open to the general public from 10am. If you are staying ‘off site’, before 10am you can still gain access to Disney® Village where you can browse fantastic Disney® stores, enjoy great restaurants and even book in to Café Mickey where you can dine with Mickey, Minnie and friends. To avoid disappointment it is advisable that you make a reservation for any of the Character Dining Experiences up to 2 months prior to the date of your arrival. Just call the Dining Reservation Service on +33 1 60 30 40 50 or for a more ‘spontaneous’ visit, you can also book at the reception desk of your hotel. Choosing to dine with characters certainly adds to the magic and as we were celebrating our daughter’s 2nd birthday we chose to do just that! Right in the heart of Disneyland® Park near Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in Fantasyland is the Auberge de Cendrillion. Here you can feast on fairytale enchantment over fine French cuisine, all served in surroundings fit for your little prince or princess. WWW.MUMMYANDMEMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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The setting is a medieval banquet hall where you are welcomed by Suzy and Perla (Cinderella’s mice friends) and then joined by Cinderella, Prince Charming and other Disney® favourites. It truly is a magical experience that little ones will love. Guests are encouraged to dress accordingly and while my girls have a chest full of princess dresses, in the cold winter months comfy attire is perhaps more practical for the adventure that the rest of the park offers. We made the booking for our first day at Disneyland® around lunchtime. But I would encourage you to consider your time carefully as the travelling and excitement had taken its toll on our toddlers who were exhausted and a little mischievous! So choose your time wisely to make the most of the experience. As soon as you enter Disneyland® Park, head straight to Visitor Relations - City Hall (just to the left as you enter). Here you can pick up an events planner and guide and if you are there for a special occasion i.e. birthday, give that a mention too, as you will be given a sticker/badge. This helps cast members know it is your special day and leaves toddlers ‘wowed’ when their favourite characters know their name! You can also download a copy of the planner for the Disneyland® Paris website close to the time of your visit as the planners change every few weeks to reflect different seasonal events taking place. It is also advisable to purchase an autograph book and pen as soon as you enter, this adds to the fun as your little ones (and you) can dash about collecting character signatures during your visit. If you are planning a Character Dining Experience then ensure that you take it with you! If you intend to meet characters during your visit, then you will often see them out and about around the parks. However, the daily planner/guide also highlights particular times and locations you will be able to ‘meet
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and greet’. So if there is a particular favourite with your child then make sure you get there early to avoid lengthy queues. These include; Toon Studio® – Toon Plaza (Walt Disney Studios® Park) where you are likely to meet characters such as Buzz Lightyear, Princess Pavilion (near ‘It’s a Small World’ ride in Fantasyland) where you can meet characters such as Anna and Elsa and other locations dotted around the parks. Although the queues can be lengthy, it guarantees that your child will have individual and special moments with the character with opportunity to obtain their autograph and pose for a photo without being swamped with other guests. During the Festive period, guests can also meet Santa Claus in Frontier Land or characters from ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ near the Riverboat Landing. If you’re pregnant or travelling with babies/small children, it is advisable to visit; www.disneylandparis.co.uk/attractions which provides full details on accessibility, height restrictions and other useful information. You can then plan your days without disappointment. For very little ones, Fantasyland is your best bet as here you will find many attractions suitable for all ages such as Alice’s Curious Labyrinth, Snow White, Casey Jr – le Petit Train du Cirque, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, It’s a Small World, Le Carrousel de Lancelot, Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups and many more. Be advised that particularly during the winter months, a few rides close for maintenance and repair. If your children are not school age, I would highly recommend taking advantage of out of season stays particularly during the week as the park is a lot quieter and you get to see a lot more of it - ideal for impatient toddlers! If you are unable to visit Disneyland outside of term time, then take advantage of Disney FASTPASS®. The FASTPASS® allows you to board popular rides within a matter of minutes via a special FASTPASS® entrance. The rides include; Indiana Jones™ and the Temple of Peril, Space Mountain®, Peter Pan’s Flight, Star Tours, Ratatouille: The Adventure and several others. A full list can be found at www.disneylandparis. co.uk/guest-services/fastpass/
Disneyland® Paris packages are one of the best ways to experience a carefree holiday filled with a magical mix of fun and convenience. These packages can include Travel, Hotels, Meal Plans, FASTPASS® and Extra Magic Hours. You can also take advantage of Baby Switch – allowing parents to take it in turns on adult rides without having to wait in line a second time. There are High Chairs and Bottle Warmers at all Disney Restaurants along with children’s menus and special gifts for little ones. Baby Care Centres are found in Plaza Gardens Restaurant on Main Street, U.S.A® in Disneyland® Park and behind Studio Services in Walt Disney Studios® Park. Here there are also nappies and baby food available to purchase. Most toilets either have a changing area or worktop space for you to change your baby too. The Baby Care Centre in Disneyland® Park offers somewhere for breastfeeding Mothers, but as I was feeding my 2 month old I found that staff were always helpful to find suitable places to feed when out and about around the parks. Be aware of smokers though! There isn’t a smoking ban like the U.K so you do encounter it. On one of our evenings, we decided to book the Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Dinner Show with Mickey and Friends! This is a fantastic experience that all the family enjoyed and would highly recommend. Under 3’s go free and sit on your knee. The meal consists of hot chicken, ribs and potatoes, pot of chilli and apple crumble, washed down with as much water, cola or beer you can drink! All guests big and small get their own Cowboy hat to join in the fun of the old west! Shows are Friday to Tuesday at 6.30pm and 9.30pm with the show lasting 1hr 30minutes. Ticket prices start from £48.80 for adults and £38.20 for children. Check online and the event planner as you can occasionally see special ticket offers. During your visit, make sure that you take in at least one Disney® Parade. If you’re planning a visit over Christmas, these take place at 2pm, 3.15pm and 4.40pm weekdays and 2.45pm, 4pm and 5.25pm weekends. Head to Main Street or the Parade Route at least 10 minutes before the parade starts to ensure good viewing. We found that the Market House Deli on Main Street, U.S.A had great cake
and was an ideal place to stop close to the parade route. If you are planning a visit this festive season, Disney® Dreams Of Christmas is an absolute must! As the park closes for the evening this spectacular laser show is beamed onto Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at night, complete with music and fireworks. It is simply breathtaking. Be sure to purchase your Interactive Ears to join in with the display. The Christmas magic doesn’t end at the Christmas decorations and music blasting from the shop fronts, each day with a little help from Disney magic, Main Street U.S.A® experiences a flurry of snow that leaves little ones astounded (and parents too!). Everything about a trip to Disneyland® Paris is truly magical, but experiencing Disneyland Paris at Christmas – well only Walt Disney himself had words to describe this... supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
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Set in beautiful surroundings with picturesque gardens and lake, Magic Circus Hotel is just 10 minutes away from The Magic Kingdom. A free shuttle bus runs between the hotel and the Disney® Parks approximately every 10 minutes making it an ideal hotel for your visit to Disneyland® Resort Paris.
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aving previously stayed in ‘on site’ Disneyland® Paris Resort Hotels, I was unsure whether a hotel ‘off site’ would have the same atmosphere. However, Vienna International’s 4-star Magic Circus Hotel, certainly provided a magical stay for all the family. We discovered Magic Circus through Disneyland® themselves who recommend Magic Circus along with it’s sister hotel ‘Dream Castle’ as their ‘Partner Hotels’ on the www.disneylandparis.co.uk website. From the moment you step through the revolving doors, you are transported into the magic of the Big Top conveyed by the enchanting paintings and statues of acrobats, jugglers and clowns. The bright and colourful theme runs throughout, even down to the ‘Ringmasteresque’ staff uniform! The lobby hosts an array of delights for all the family including; a Disney® boutique, Soft play area with ball pit, miniature carousel, children’s games and Bar des Artistes cocktail lounge area. There is also access to other facilities such as the; beauty and wellness area, indoor pool (complete with shallow children’s area) and the fabulous L’Etoile restaurant. There are a wide range of rooms on offer at Magic Circus Hotel designed to meet the needs of visiting families. These include; Double Rooms, Family Rooms, Suites, and also options of Barrier-Free-Rooms or Family Rooms with Connecting Doors (great if staying with the Grandparents!). Baby cots are free of charge and staff are on hand to help make your stay as magical as possible. Travelling with a small baby and two toddlers, we opted
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Words: Michelle Thompson Magazine Founder & Director to stay in the ‘Kids Suite’ - a large suite which incorporates a separate curtained off children’s room with bunk beds. The children’s room also featured a dressing table and - a television. Staying away from home in a hotel can often unnerve children. Toddlers can be tricky with bedtime at the best of times. However, the specially designed children’s room allowed our children to know we were close by, but allowed Mummy and Daddy that much needed relaxation after busy days in the Disneyland® Resort. The suite offered ample room and unlike some hotels the bathroom featured a bath and shower, which is more suited to families with small children. Wi-Fi is available free of charge - great for sharing your experiences on social media while you are there! The circus theme adds an element of fun and glamour with; bold curtains, star filled carpet, circus drum stools and themed artwork. The room was immaculate and freshened to a high standard daily. When your day is filled with the excitement of the Disneyland® Paris Resort itself, two things are important from your hotel experience. A good breakfast to kick-start your day, and a good bed to sleep in at the end of it! Magic Circus Hotel certainly did not disappoint with both of these. Breakfast is served at the L’Etoile restaurant from 7am 11am and serves an extensive buffet of delicious hot and cold food to even please fussy toddlers. As for bedtime, yes you are pretty tired after a day walking around Disneyland®, but the beds are luxuriously comfy and provided a blissful night’s sleep for all.
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s a Partner Hotel, you do not benefit from the ‘Magic Hours’ of 8am – 10am entry provided to guests of the Disneyland® Resort Hotels. What this does mean however, is that you have ample time to get young children ready, take time to enjoy breakfast and perhaps make use of the fantastic facilities offered by Magic Circus Hotel. It suited
the needs of our family perfectly. Overall, we had a fantastic stay at Magic Circus Hotel, experiencing comfort and luxury with a splash of fun and – magic! We highly recommend Magic Circus to any family looking for Disney® accomodation.
COME AND LIVE A MAGICAL FAMILY STAY AT DISNEYLAND® PARIS Just a short drive from Paris, families will spend a magical stay and live a unique experience of dreams at the 4-star Vienna International France Dream Castle Hotel and Magic Circus Hotel, nearby Disneyland® Paris. The rooms and suites are designed to meet families' needs with extra space for children. Specially selected kid's menu in the restaurants ensure that the yougest guests will encouter culinary delights while parents dine in style. Children will also experience many fun adventures thanks to our kids program and amazing characters. Dream Castle Hotel & Magic Circus Hotel 20/40 avenue de la Fosse des Pressoirs - Val de France - 77703 Marne la Vallée cedex 4 www.vi-hotels.com/France, reservations: +33 1 64 17 90 38, www.facebook.com/Dream.Castle.Hotel, www.facebook.com/Magic.Circus.Hotel
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Testing their tastebuds and enticing them to try new foods has never been easier thanks to the expertise of No.1 children’s cookery author, Annabel Karmel, who shares some of her delicious winter recipes with Mummy and Me. From yummy parsnips to juicy carrots and cinnamon spice, enjoy these quick and easy recipes that are full of flavour and texture.
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After first foods have been mastered, there’s a world of tastes and textures waiting to be discovered. During those cold winter months, there’s nothing more satisfying than rolling up your sleeves and experimenting with new wintery ingredients and flavours for your baby.
CHICKEN WITH CARROT AND APPLE INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp sunflower oil 60g leek, peeled, washed and finely chopped 25g celery, washed and chopped 1 medium carrot (75g), peeled and chopped 1 small garlic clove, crushed 100g chicken, chopped 75g apple, peeled, cored and chopped A sprig of thyme
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Add the sweet potato, apple and thyme and pour over the stock or boiling water. Cover and simmer over a low heat for 20 minutes.
Heat the oil in saucepan and sauté the leek for 2 minutes, then add the celery and carrot and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute, and then stir in the chicken. Sauté for
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1 dessert apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 large ripe pear, peeled, cored and chopped 2 ripe plums, skinned, stoned and chopped A good pinch of cinnamon 2 tablespoons ricotta or Greek yoghurt (optional) METHOD Put the fruit in a small saucepan, together with a tablespoon of water and the cinnamon. Cover and cook over a low heat for 4–5 minutes. Purée in a blender. If using, stir in the ricotta or Greek yoghurt, and then spoon some of the purée into your baby’s bowl and serve lukewarm. MAKES 2 PORTIONS
APPLE, PEAR, PLUM & CINNAMON
BEEF WITH MUSHROOM, PARSNIP & SWEET POTATO INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 1⁄2 large red onion (100 g/ 31⁄2 oz), peeled and chopped 150 g (5 oz) minced beef 50 g (2 oz) chestnut mushrooms, washed and chopped 1 medium carrot (100 g/ 31⁄2 oz), peeled and chopped 1 large parsnip (150 g/5 oz), peeled and chopped 400 ml (14 fl oz) unsalted beef stock 1 teaspoon chopped thyme 1 tablespoon tomato purée 25 g (1 oz) mature cheddar cheese, grated METHOD Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and beef, and fry for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, carrot and parsnip, and fry until softened. Add the stock, thyme and tomato purée. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth, then add the cheese and stir until melted. MAKES 6 PORTIONS
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WRITTEN BY REGULAR COLUMNIST NEIL SINCLAIR A.K.A
Recipe for a Silent Night – food tips to help kids sleep on Christmas Eve Written in conjunction with Rachel Jessey, a qualified nutritionist, member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy, and a specialist in infant and childhood nutrition.
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n my house, the troopers are so excited they can barely sleep. Just as it should be. But what I don’t want to do is add to that natural stimulation by giving them foods that could leave them feeling bad tempered and exhausted but unable to sleep: Tired But Wired. Take it from one who knows – this is not a smart Commando Dad move. Instead, I make sure on Christmas Eve my troopers eat a diet rich in the wonderful amino acid, tryptophan. These foods are readily available and include beef, chicken, turkey, milk, yogurt, eggs, salmon, tuna and bananas. Tryptophan rich foods keep trooper’s blood sugar levels balanced and moods stable throughout the day, and when eaten in the late afternoon and early evening it can help them sleep. It does this because their bodies use it to make serotonin. This basically slows down nerve traffic to their brains, making it easier for them to relax and go to sleep. Of course this doesn’t mean that they will drop off at 6pm on the dot – they are still going to be very excited – but you are doing all you can to make
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them as calm and relaxed as possible. Put it like this, if you let them have access to all those lovely Christmas treats that are inevitably going to be in the house – fizzy drinks and chocolate for example – you are doing the dietary equivalent of throwing petrol on the flames of their excitement. Expect a short flash to bang time*. To make sure the maximum amount of typtophan makes it to your trooper’s brain, you’ll need to serve it with a carbohydrate rich food. Here are some great Christmas Eve choices: Breakfast: - Boiled eggs and wholegrain soldiers - Scrambled eggs on wholegrain toast - Porridge with chopped banana - Yoghurt and berries Snack/Supper: - Banana (perfect as it contains both tryptophan and carbohydrate) - Warm milk and a wholegrain biscuit - Cheese and crackers or oatcakes - Peanut butter on wholegrain toast Dinner: - Chicken stew: perfect Commando Dad choice as it is easy to make and can be prepared beforehand. If you don’t eat meat, make this a thick vegetable stew with pulses, such as lentils or kidney beans. - Beef chilli served with brown rice. Again, a great
Daddy and Me choice to prepare beforehand – even the night before. Very easy to cook. I make it without using chilli as the other ingredients give it plenty of flavour. I then add heat to my own portion using tabasco. - Prawn stir fry with noodles: another good choice as it is so quick and easy to make. Dried noodles just need to be soaked in water for a few minutes and you can stir fry any veg you have. I regularly stir fry cabbage, carrot and little onion. If your troopers don’t like prawns (give them the opportunity to try them though as I am yet to meet a trooper that doesn’t) use chicken. Soybeans or soy products can be used for a vegetarian option. - Fish, steamed vegetables and brown rice. I cannot say enough good things about fish. It’s quick to cook, even straight from the freezer, bursting with nutrients and the kids love it. I don’t have a steamer, I just steam vegetables in a sieve over a little saucepan of boiling water. But the benefits of tryptophan don’t end with relaxation
and elevated mood. It can also regulate your trooper’s appetite. With all of these benefits, why wouldn’t you want to get more of these foods into your trooper’s – and your - diet? I know first-hand that diet can have a massive effect on the morale of the whole unit. If you don’t already provide your troopers with a diet rich in fresh vegetables, lean protein and fruit, make diet adjustments now and observe the results for yourself. The key thing to remember is that your troopers learn by example, and will mimic your behaviour. Lead from the front. Want them to eat the right amount of healthy nutritious foods? Then you need to do the same. Start now. *Flash to Bang Time. In the army, the time it takes for the fuse to detonate the bomb. Here used to mean the time it takes from the stimulus (already excited troopers eating sugary and processed foods) to the response (BANG).
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Children big and small love making paper chains - a great decoration too! Simply cut out strips of coloured paper, loop together sticking each loop with tape. The results are fun and festive! Let your toddler join in the festivities with an easy-to-make, easy-to-pull Christmas cracker! Simply purchase some small ‘party bag’ style toys and treats, place inside an empty toilet roll and roll in wrapping paper. Twist the ends to seal and use some pretty festive ribbon to decorate each end! Make festive headbands to wear around the Dinner table. Take a strip of card and place around your child’s head to ensure you get the right fit and cut to size. Then let your toddler get creative with painting, sticking and drawing on the strip of card. Once finished, loop the card together and secure in place with tape. We all remember the fun we had making snowflakes. If your toddler is able to use safety scissors, cut out circles and fold in half and half again. Then let them cut away! Once opened out, they will look like beautiful snowflakes and maker great decorations!
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