July 2015 Mummy and Me Magazine

JULY 2015 ISSUE

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CONTENTS JULY 2015 ISSUE

JULY 2015 ISSUE

The Manchester Baby & Toddler Show returns 30% off for readers!

NUTRITIONAL ADVICE AND RECIPES

SUMMER

ESSENTIALS

PREGNANCY

4 BABY AND TODDLER SHOW

RETURNS TO MANCHESTER

5-6 A POSITIVE TEST? WHAT HAPPENS NOW...

8 SENSORY EXPERIENCES IN THE WOMB

9 TAKE A PEEK 4D SCANS REVIEWED

Mummy and Me Must Haves for Summer 2015!

EARLY YEARS

9–11 October

12-20 ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

Your comprehensive timetable of North West Playgroups and Activities.

2015 26-27 SUMMER MUST HAVES

21 THE TITANIC GOES DOWN

KARMEL 28-29 ANNABEL Summer Snacks

22-23 OUT N ABOUT NIPPER A

DADDY AND ME

SYNDROME Titanic Hotel’s Charity of the Year

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Mum’s Review

COMMANDO DAD Preparing for the Summer Hols

GOWNS BIRTH & BEYOND 24 OKIKA CHRISTENING Editor’s Review 10 ASK THE EXPERT 25 BUSINESS & BABIES Andrea Grace on Comforters

31 CREATIVE LEARNING

Bundles of Joy Photography

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Letter from the Editor Hello lovely readers!

I can’t quite believe that the summer holidays are almost upon us.

My eldest daughter, Eden has just turned 4 (which I also can’t quite believe), so I will soon be joining the ‘school run Mum’ club as she starts her primary school this September. I feel like I blinked and then it was gone! But I can honestly say that setting up Mummy and Me Magazine was the best thing I did, because it meant that I have been around her to see her grow and blossom into the little lady she is. We have had a fun 4 years together and she is my inspiration. I now look forward to the next chapter and to spending time with Bethany and Faye while Eden has fun at school.

As a new chapter starts for me, we also have a new chapter for Mummy and Me as this Autumn sees our publication evolve to a bi-monthly title. So you will next see us in August for an August-September issue!

Alongside this, we are launching Mummy and Me Media and have lots of exciting plans ahead for the next 12 months - so watch this space! I hope that you enjoy this issue and have a great summer!

Michelle x

/mummyandmemagazine Magazine Founder & Director Michelle Thompson Researchers/Critiques Eden, Bethany & Faye Thompson

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Assistant Editor Sue Bennett

Special Needs Consultant Anita Harris

Educational Researcher Danielle Furber

issuu.com/mummyandmemag Artist/Illustrator Ilan Sheady

Creative Learning Consultant Alan Bennett

Creative Designer Neil Bennett

Photographer & Stylist Elanza Butters

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EVERY MU M-TO-BE AND NEW MUM

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Pregnancy

What Happens Now? Reading a positive test is the first step in your pregnancy journey. This issue, we provide a guide for Mums-to-be on what steps to then take to begin your antenatal care and to ensure that you give your baby the best start.

So, the test result says ‘positive’ – you’re pregnant! Now what?...

T

he first thing to do is to make an appointment with your GP. It is a good idea to take a urine sample with you (preferably one from first thing in the morning if you are in the very early stages of pregnancy). Most GP receptionists will be able to supply a sample pot or most pharmacists sell them for a small charge. It is useful to know the date of the first day of your last period. This will enable your GP to identify how many weeks pregnant you are likely to be, and to calculate an estimated due date. Your GP may also give you leaflets about antenatal services and should provide you with information on how to make a ‘booking’ appointment to begin antenatal care with your local maternity unit.

If you have been trying to conceive, you may have already be taking vitamins and folic acid pre-conception. During pregnancy and particularly in the first 12 weeks, it is advisable to take vitamins and 400 micrograms of folic acid. Some women have an increased risk of having a pregnancy affected by a neural tube defect and are advised to take a higher dose of 5mg of folic acid. This is also the case for women taking anti-epileptic medication. All of this should be discussed with your GP/Health Professional.

At around 8-12 weeks into your pregnancy you should have your ‘booking’ appointment. This is a long and detailed appointment important in determining your overall health and to give you an opportunity Folic acid is to discuss any concerns important in you may have or ask any pregnancy, as it can questions. help prevent birth defects including spina bifida.

At your booking appointment your height and weight will be recorded and your BM.I (body mass index) calculated. A B.M.I less than 30 is desirable to avoid any problems such as Gestational Diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy).

It is a good idea to have your partner present at this appointment as you will be asked details about any family illnesses that may have an impact on your pregnancy. You will also be asked questions about whether you have used drugs, you smoke or consume alcohol.

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Pregnancy You will also be asked to provide a urine sample at this appointment.

The antenatal urine test is to check several things including protein or albumin which can indicate an infection requiring treatment. In addition, there will be blood tests offered. These determine your blood group (important for your records should you need to be given blood, for example if you experience heavy bleeding post birth).

The blood tests will also check your Haemoglobin levels, Rhesus (Rh) factor, immunity to German measles (rubella) and other tests which will all be discussed by a health professional at the appointment. You will also be offered your first ultrasound scan which may take place at this appointment or will be booked for a separate visit.

Once you get a positive pregnancy test, it is important to get yourself registered with your local maternity services. But it is also vitally important to begin, or maintain a healthy diet and exercise regime. Foods such as roast beef, green veg, boiled eggs and baked beans are great sources of iron, vitally important in pregnancy to avoid a deficiency which can lead to anemia.

If you are taking an iron supplement, try taking it with a vitamin C enriched drink such as fresh orange juice. Research has shown that vitamin c assists with the body’s absorption of iron. Equally, research has shown that caffeine can reduce iron absorption. You don’t need to cut caffeine out altogether. But it is advisable to reduce your intake during pregnancy and to be aware of caffeine content. The recommended intake is not more than 300mg of caffeine a day.

A mug of instant coffee or cup of tea contains around 100mg. Energy drinks contain on average around 80mg. Cans of cola and plain chocolate bars contain around 50mg, with milk chocolate slightly lower at around 25mg.

Getting a positive result on a pregnancy test can make many women think about their lifestyle. If you are currently exercising, then you should be fine to continue with your usual regime. However, you should consult with your GP or midwife as more vigorous activities can carry risks in pregnancy.

If you are looking at taking up an exercise regime whilst pregnant, again you should consult with your GP or midwife before

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beginning any regime. Exercises such as swimming or yoga can be beneficial in pregnancy. Gentle stretches can help to prepare your body for labour.

An exercise regime that you should definitely adopt is doing regular Pelvic Floor Exercises. Doing pelvic floor exercises will reduce your risk of experiencing incontinence after having your baby. The added bonus is that pelvic floor exercises can also mean increased sensitivity during sex and stronger orgasms for women. The NHS website (www.nhs.uk) offers advice on how to perform pelvic floor exercises.

Another important thing to be aware of is infection. Salmonella carries risks in pregnancy, make sure eggs are thoroughly cooked until whites and yolks are solid.

Avoid eating raw eggs or food made with raw egg. Ensure that all meat and poultry is cooked thoroughly and keep cooked and uncooked food separate from one another.

Toxoplasmosis is also a dangerous infection in pregnancy. Wash your hands and keep cutting boards and knives clean after handing uncooked foods. Any fruit or vegetables should be washed prior to consumption.

If you have to reheat food, make sure that meat and poultry are cooked thoroughly. You should avoid all types of pate, any mouldripened soft cheeses and any unpasteurised milk or foods.

If you have pets, wash your hands thoroughly after handling pets. Planning on visiting a farm? You should avoid contact with sheep at lambing season and with newborn lambs too. You should also avoid emptying cat litter trays as faeces may contain an organism that can cause toxoplasmosis. If you are gardening, then you should wear gloves regardless of whether you have a cat yourself.

Although there are many things to consider when you get that ‘positive’ pregnancy test, pregnancy can be a wonderful and exciting time for many women. So try to look after yourself, take time out and get a few early nights!

Sensory

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Experiences in the Womb

eing a baby means facing new experiences every day. All of which are the foundations of learning to do all the things we take for granted as a grown adult. Sensory experiences happen for your baby even before birth. At only three weeks gestation (when your baby is the size of a tiny bean) the first sense has begun - touch.

As your baby grows, the uterus provides the security your baby needs.

At around 26 weeks your baby will begin to open their eyes and at around the sixth month of pregnancy they are sensitive to light in the womb. At this early stage, prior to their birth, your baby is experiencing the sense of sight.

When you are in the second trimester, your baby’s sense of sound is developing and some Mums like to talk, sing or play music to their baby. Some of the sounds your baby hears from within your womb will amaze you. You may find that once your baby is born, they recognise voices or familiar noises. Inside your womb, your baby hears the gushing waves of amniotic fluid and your heartbeat. These

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noises (or similar sounds such as shushing) can proove to be soothing post birth.

The sense of movement begins to function at five months gestation.

By birth, this sense is relatively advanced but will only reach full maturity in adolescence. By the last trimester, the sensory system is quite well developed in order for your baby to be able to deal with the outside world.

Although the senses begin to develop in the womb, it is only when the baby is born that they are put to the test. As a parent, it is your role to help your child explore the world around them and sensory stimulation is a fantastic way to do this.

One of the first senses your baby will use and arguably the most important (particularly in those early days) is that of touch. Skin is the body’s largest organ and your baby’s skin is so fragile. From the moment your baby is born, their sense of touch kicks in. They will learn about temperature, pain, pressure and touch.

The sense of touch is developed long before birth. Also playing a significant role in the mood of a baby, their intelligence and ultimately their survival. Your baby will learn to turn to feed in response to touch and skin-to-skin with your baby can help regulate their temperature and can calm baby when distressed.

Talking to, singing to and touching your growing bump will all have positive effects and stimulate your baby’s senses. So sensory stimulation can begin as soon as you want it to!

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y husband John and I were very excited to have a 4D HD scan to finally see our little one's face and features. I was 30 weeks and 2 days at the time of my scan, which is the optimum time as the baby still has space to move around in.

Upon arrival we were greeted by the friendly and welcoming Take a Peek staff and were seen straight away. The lady who conducted the scan was extremely professional and a midwife herself, she was able to explain everything in great detail and was very informative.

As we did not want to find out the sex of our baby, the lady was very sensitive to this and told us to close our eyes at a certain point should we be able to see anything.

The scan was very thorough and lasted for about 15 minutes and so we had plenty of opportunities to see our baby wriggling away. She measured the baby's head, stomach and legs to give a prediction on the weight by its due date and we were able to listen to the heartbeat.

After the scan was finished we had a short wait while the photos were placed onto a USB. Once ready we were able to look through all of the photos taken, at our leisure with no feeling that we needed to rush, the staff were very complimentary saying that our baby was beautiful which I thought was very kind considering they must see hundreds of different babies.

We choose our favourite photos to be printed and were very impressed with the keepsake product range available including; frames, keyrings and

heartbeat teddy bears (which we were delighted to take away with us and hope will provide a familiar comforting noise to our baby once born).

Overall, we had a thoroughly enjoyable experience made even more special by the kindness and professionalism of the staff and we would highly recommend the fantastic service at Take a Peek to any expectant parents looking to capture great ultrasound images.

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Each issue we will be putting YOUR questions to our panel of experts.

This issue, Children’s Sleep Expert, Andrea, addresses the concern some parents have surrounding their child having a ‘comforter’.

Is it a problem that my baby is attached to a comforter?

Comfort blankets and toys are known as “transitional objects” and as the name suggests, can be very useful in helping babies and toddler make the transition from awake to asleep. They also help little ones feel more secure when separating from parents – at the nursery or crèche for example. Because a comforter helps a child to feel safe, calm and happy, its use should not be discouraged, no matter how grubby and worn it looks. If your child has a comfort object it is a healthy sign that they are growing up and learning how to cope with their independence.

At least half of all babies and toddlers have a comforter, and most will choose their own object at around 6 months old and their need for the comforter is at it’s greatest between 18 months and 2 ½ years old. Babies tend to choose items with a soft texture and a familiar smell, such as a pillow case, soft toy or even mummy’s nightie!

If your child doesn’t choose something of their own accord, there is no need to encourage it.

Most comfort objects will not pose a danger if taken into a child’s cot as a sleep aid, but parents should discourage anything with a ribbon or cord

on it measuring more than 30cm or any toy with parts that could be chewed or sucked off and choke a child (a teddy’s eyes or nose for example).

Small blankets, muslin squares, pillow cases and so on, made from natural fibres can be considered to be safe, as a child can breathe through them.

Unlike dummies, comfort objects seldom get lost during the night and need finding and replacing. The main problem is if the object gets lost or left behind somewhere. If this happens it can be very distressing indeed for a child.

For this reason, if you notice that your child is forming an attachment to a particular object, you should try and get hold of another identical one. Alternate their use so that each becomes equally worn and also so that one can be washed whilst the other is being used.

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Cherubs Breastfeeding Group Knutsford Children's Centre Weekly Drop In Breastfriends Partington Children's Centre (Breastfeeding Group) Mucky Monkeys -­‐ Stay & Play West Didsbury Children's Centre (0-­‐5 years) Little Stars 0-­‐5years Ash Grove Children's Centre Children with additional needs Fun and Sign (0-­‐4years)

Oakenclough Children's Centre

SK9 2PZ

01625 374 180

Call for Info

Young Parents Group

Broomwood & Timperley Children's Centre

WA15 7JU

0161 912 5828

2nd Fri of Month

Stay and Play

Lache and Handbridge Children's Centre

CH4 8HX

01244 977 791

The Warehouse, Chester Road

CH4 0DH

Cheshire Ice Cream Farm Toddler Morning

Newton Lane, Tatten Hall

CH3 9NE

01829 770 995

09:30am -­‐ 11:30am

Blacon Playbox

Blacon United Reformed Church

£1 inc Toast & Juice

CH1 5EY

01244 371 843

Call for Info

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

M T

Free Entrance

£1.50 Call to Book 80p Call for Info Call Kim for Info

W Monday

Jumping Jacks

09:30am -­‐ 10:45am

Chester

SMILE Group -­‐ P.N.D Sufferers

Friday

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

11:00am -­‐ 12:30pm

SK10 2LW

Thursday

09:30am -­‐ 10:45am

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

Thursday

WA4 1NB WA16 8DB

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

13:30am -­‐ 15:00pm

Friday

Cherubs Breastfeeding Group

Latchford Knutsford Children's Centre

13:30pm -­‐ 14:15pm

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Monday

Lifetots Cheshire Buddies (with tea & toast) East Didsbury Methodist Playgroup Cherubs Breastfeeding Support Group

Cheshire

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

T F

Tuesday

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

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Christleton Toddler Group

Parish Hall, Christleton

CH3 7AS

01244 332 819

£2 per Family

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Wesley Toddler Group

Wesley Centre, St.John's St

CH1 1DA

01244 323 037

International Mums of Chester Stay and Play Sunshine Tots Toddler Group 0-­‐4years

Cherry Grove Children's Centre

£1.50 + 25p Additional Child

CH3 5EG

01244 976 100

Church Hall, Demage Lane

CH2 1EL

sunshine.tots@ yahoo.com

50p Term Time Only

10:30am -­‐ 12:00pm

09:30am -­‐ 11:30am

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

Baby Weighing

Chester Victoria Children's Centre

CH1 4BR

01244 976 220

Drop-­‐In

09:45am -­‐ 11:30am 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

Stay and Play

Kingsway and Upton Children's Centre

CH2 2LB

01244 976 100

Drop-­‐In

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

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

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Explorers to Talkers

CH1 4BR

01244 976 220

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Saughall Toddler Group

12:30pm -­‐ 14:30pm

Baby Café and Breastfeeding Advice Drop In

Kingsway and Upton Children's Centre Chester Victoria Children's Centre Saughall Scout Hut, Fiddlers Lane Cherry Grove Children's Centre

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 -­‐ 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

T W T F

CH1 6DH

Drop-­‐In

Call Julia for Info No Session 1st Fri of Month 1st Fri of the Month

09:15am -­‐ 12:00pm

Twins Group -­‐ Parent led

Liscard Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Call for info

09:30am -­‐ 10:30am

Child Heath Clinic

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Health Visitor Available

09:30am -­‐ 11:00am

Discovery Play 0 -­‐ 2 years

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Drop In

09:30am -­‐ 11:00am

Discovery Play 0 -­‐ 2 years

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Call to Book

09:30am -­‐ 11:00am

Little Angels 0-­‐5 years Tea, Toast and Play

West Kirby Methodist Church

CH48 4DQ

0151 625 3224

Donation

09:30am -­‐ 11:30am

Breastfeeding Group

Eastham Children's Centre

CH62 9EW

0151 327 3174

Drop In

Friday

M

Friday

09:30am

Invite Only £1.50 + 50p add children

Thursday

Thursday

13:00pm -­‐ 14:30pm

Wednesday

Wednesday

13:15pm -­‐ 14:45pm

Tuesday

Chester

Call for Info 10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Marlowe Road URC, Wallasey

CH44 3BU

0151 630 4716

09:30am -­‐ 11:30am

Stay and Play

Brightside Community Centre Mount Pleasant Road

Come Along, All Welcome

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

£1 per session

09:30am -­‐ 12:00pm

Childminder Drop In

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 10:45am

Story Rhyme Time (0-­‐5 years)

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Aqua Tots Swim Fun

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Bumps to Babies (pregnancy to 12 months)

CH62 5EQ

0151 478 4136

Drop In

CH44 6PX

0151 606 2010

£4.40 per session

Greasby Children's Centre

CH49 3AT

0151 677 5037

Drop In

Stay and Play

Park Primary School

CH44 5RN

0151 638 6008

Contact for Info

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Homestart Breastfeeding Support Group

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Drop In

10:30am -­‐ 12:00pm

Breastfeeding Group

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

11:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Wallabies Session

Earlston Library

CH45 5DX

0151 639 2334

Drop In

13:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Parents To Be

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Drop In

13:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm

The Living Room (Young Parents Group)

Liscard Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Drop In

13:15pm -­‐ 14:45pm

Toddler Group

Serpentine Road Family Church

CH44 0AA

0151 639 1596

£1 per child

Baby Massage

Eastham Children's Centre

CH62 9EB

0151 327 3174

Call to Book

Seacombe Children's Centre

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Rainbows Group (Speech & Lang / Autism) Grasshopper Activities 18mths -­‐ 2 years

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Call for Info

Ganneys Meadow Early Years Centre

0151 677 9255

50p per family

Makaton Signing 0 -­‐ 2 years

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Call to Book

14:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Happy Hands Story & Craft

Greasby Library, Greasby Road

CH49 3AT

0151 606 2665

Drop In Term Time Only

09:00am -­‐ 10:00am

Child Heath Clinic

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

Drop In

09:30am -­‐ 10:30am

Health Visitor Drop In

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Drop In

09:30am -­‐ 11:00am

Messy Play 0 -­‐ 5 years

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Drop In

09:30am -­‐ 11:00am

Messy Play 0 -­‐ 5 years

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Drop In

09:30am -­‐ 12:00pm

Nuture ADHD

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

No Creche

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Active Kids (0 -­‐ 5 years)

Hope Centre, Fishers Lane

CH61 5XE

0151 648 8440

Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Seacombe Library

CH44 6LT

0151 638 4475

Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Bumps to Breastfeeding (Health Visitor Present)

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 11:15am

Music Tots

Oasis Church Centre, Wallasey

CH44 4EU

0151 638 8818

£1.50

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Tea and Toast 0-­‐5 years

Greasby Children's Centre

CH49 3AT

0151 677 5037

Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Tea and Toast 0-­‐5 years

West Kirby Children's Centre

CH48 6DR

0151 625 3892

Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Tea and Toast 0-­‐5 years

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

10:30am -­‐ 11:30am

Hummingbirds Sing-­‐Along

Ganneys Meadow at Woodchurch Library

CH49 8HB

0151 677 8068

FREE -­‐ Drop In

11:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Little Ducks Swimming

Guinea Gap Baths

CH44 6PX

0151 606 2010

Call for Info

13:30pm -­‐ 14:45pm

Netmums Group 0-­‐5 years

Eastham Children's Centre

CH62 9EB

0151 327 3174

Drop In

14:00pm -­‐ 14:45pm

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

New Ferry Library, Grove Street

CH62 5BA

0151 643 8465

Drop In Term Time Only

14:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm 14:00pm -­‐ 15:30pm 14:30pm -­‐ 15:30pm 15:30pm -­‐ 16:30pm

Baby Massage Neomates -­‐ For Families who experienced a Neonatal Unit Seacombe Chipmunks Stories, Songs & Crafts Knit & Natter

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Call to Book

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Drop In -­‐ 2nd Tue Of Month

Seacombe Library

CH44 6LT

0151 638 4475

Drop In

Seacombe Library

CH44 6LT

0151 638 4475

50p per child

Tuesday

CH49 8HB

14:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm

14:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

13:30pm -­‐ 14:30pm

Tuesday

Lady Lever Art Gallery Port Sunlight Seacombe Children's Centre at Guinea Gap Baths

Monday

Monday

Parents and Tots Group

E.Port & Wirral

09:30am -­‐ 11:30am

M T W T F

09:00am -­‐ 10:00am

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Wednesday

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am 10:00am -­‐ 11:30am 10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Thursday

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

Call to Book

Bebington Children's Centre

CH63 8LD

0151 608 7013

Call to Book

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

West Kirby Children's Centre

CH48 6DR

0151 625 3892

Call for Info

CH44 4EU

0151 638 4475

£1.50

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Childminder Drop In

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Call Centre

10:30am -­‐ 11:30am

Aqua Tots Swim Fun

13:00pm -­‐ 14:30pm

Friday

New Brighton Children's Centre

Bumps to Babies (pregnancy to 12 months) Dinkies -­‐ Messy Play (0 -­‐ 5 years)

Guinea Gap Baths

CH44 6PX

0151 606 2010

Call for Info

West Kirby Children's Centre

CH48 6DR

0151 625 3892

Drop In

St David's Church Hall

CH62 9DG

0151 513 0764

Drop In 50p charge

13:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Twins Group

Liscard Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Drop In

13:00pm -­‐ 15:30pm

Stay and Play (Under 5's)

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 5HU

0151 630 2731

Parent Led

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Stay and Play

Brentwood Nursery, Poulton

CH44 4BB

0151 638 1567

Call for Info

16:00pm -­‐ 17:00pm

Rainbows Group (Speech & Lang / Autism)

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Call for Info

09:30am -­‐ 10:30am

Child Heath Clinic

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Drop In HV Available

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

Liscard Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Drop In

Child Heath Clinic

New Ferry Children's Centre Grove Street Primary School

CH62 5BA

0151 645 1703

Drop in to see the Health Visitor

10:00am -­‐ 10:30am

Story Time

Earlston Library

CH45 5DX

0151 639 2334

Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Little Stars (0 -­‐ 5 years)

Wallasey Village URC

CH45 3LP

07581 071 979

Call Christine for More Information

10:30am -­‐ 11:00am

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Greasby Library, Greasby Road

CH49 3AT

0151 677 5037

Drop In

10:45am -­‐ 11:45am

Little Chicks Songs & Rhymes (Under 1's)

Ganneys Meadow at Woodchurch Library

CH49 8HB

0151 677 8068

FREE -­‐ Drop In

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Grandparents Group

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

3rd Thurs of each Month

15:30pm -­‐ 16:30pm

Children's Yoga

Seacombe Library

CH44 6LT

0151 638 4475

£1.50

15:30pm -­‐ 17:00pm

Rainbows Group (Speech & Lang / Autism)

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Call for Info

Little Fishes Playgroup Craft, Toys & Refreshments Hester Hedgehog's Active Tots

Hebron Evangelical Church

CH45 4JL

0151 923 2513

Call Liz for Info

Heswall Hall Community Trust Heswall Hall, 111 Telegraph Rd

CH60 0AF

0151 342 2614

£2 per session

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Baby Clinic

Hoylake Community Centre

CH47 3AG

0151 632 2889

Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Bumps and Babies Pregnancy -­‐ 12 months

Hoylake Community Centre

CH47 3AG

0151 632 2889

Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Action Tots

Oasis Church Centre, Wallasey

CH44 4EU

0151 638 4475

£1.50

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Childminder Drop In

CH49 8HB

0151 677 9255

FREE -­‐ Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Makaton Signing for Babies Pre-­‐school Children with D.S

Ganneys Meadow Early Years Centre Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

07702 023 731

Call for Info

09:30am -­‐ 11:30am

11:00am -­‐ 12:30pm

Little Explorers

Seacombe Children's Centre

CH44 7AN

0151 630 1845

Call for Info

12:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Childminder Drop In

Pensby Children's Centre

CH61 8SD

0151 666 4819

Drop In

13:00pm -­‐ 15:30pm

Bumps to 5 years

New Brighton Children's Centre

CH45 7HQ

0151 638 7530

Parent Led

13:30pm -­‐ 14:30pm

Baby Massage

Bromborough Children's Centre

CH62 7BW

0151 334 1381

Call to Book

13:30pm -­‐ 14:30pm

Discovery Play 0 -­‐ 2 years

Eastham Children's Centre

CH62 9EB

0151 327 3174

Drop In

New Ferry Children's Centre

Friday

F

Funded by Town Lane Infants

Thursday

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

T

FREE -­‐ Drop In

0151 608 7013

Oasis Church Centre, Wallasey

09:15am -­‐ 11:00am

W

0151 677 9255

CH63 8LD

Stay and Play

09:30am -­‐ 12:30pm

T

Postnatal Yoga (£5 per session, £20 a month) Bumps to Babies (pregnancy to 12 months) Post Natal Depression Support Group

CH49 8HB

Bebington Children's Centre

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

13:00pm -­‐ 14:30pm

M

Baby Massage 6wk course

Ganneys Meadow Early Years Centre

Wednesday

E.Port & Wirral

09:15am -­‐ 10:15am

Tea and Toast Parents & Carers Playgroup Diddi Dance (18 months -­‐ 5 years)

Simon and Laura Hynd

Bubbles’ World of Play New Brighton

M

y wife and I came up with the idea for Bubbles’ World of Play when our two children were a bit younger. They would be invited to parties in play centres and we would always talk about how they could be improved, such as making them cleaner, safer and improving the adult experience. It was because of these conversations that the ideas for Bubbles’ came along.

Setting up Bubbles’ involved a lot of research.

I travelled the world looking at other play centres, including visiting Florida on a Disney Institute course. They teach guest services and how to do things the ‘Disney’ way, which really helped when training the team at the centre to provide the best service possible.

Our children had an impact on the design of the play centre too, particularly the slides, and they helped us in choosing the name too, so it was child-centric from the start.

The big building that is the home to Bubbles’ World of Play meant we could design the largest and most innovative play frames for the centre in the UK. Children can clamber up and down the play frames for hours, exploring and learning about the world in an accessible and fun way so that they don’t even realise it’s educational. It’s also exercise in disguise!

Safety and security is integral to Bubbles’. The ‘World’ theme means the entrance and welcome desk are designed like an airport waiting room and guests must ‘check in’ and ‘check out’ through a door access system, so no children are allowed to leave the play centre by themselves or without the adults they came in with. We also have a separate area for under threes, in the Central Park Zone so they can play freely, safely and their parents don’t need to worry about the bigger kids.

One thing that sets Bubbles’ apart is our attention to cleanliness and hygiene. This is not always taken seriously but it is key to any children’s attraction. The centre receives a deep clean each week, commercial cleaners sanitise it daily, and

we have consistently received 5* hygiene ratings since we opened.

We serve great food and drink, including Coffee Republic coffee for mums and dads that want to take a break while their children play. This was part of our mission to improve the adult experience too.

It can be difficult to balance work and life, just as it is the same for parents in all jobs. My wife and I make sure to have dedicated family time each week, and I make sure to not work at Bubbles’ at the weekend so we can all spend time together – something which is made easier by having a great team on board. We take it in turns to do the school runs so our kids know they have some time and attention from us each day.

We’ve just been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence so we know we’re doing the right things at Bubbles’. We’re looking to be launching an outdoor splash pool in the summer which is going to be really exciting.

And as for the future, we are in the early stages to develop Bubbles’ elsewhere in the North West.

20% OFF ADMISSION VOUCHER Valid for upto 2 adults & 4 children under 12

BUBBLES WORLD OF PLAY Marine Point New Brighton CH45 2HZ www.bubblesworldofplay.co.uk Expires Sept 15 Terms & Conditions & Rules of Play Apply. CODE: MUMMYME20%

Monday

Discovery Play 0 -­‐ 2 years

Eastham Children's Centre

CH62 9EB

0151 327 3174

13:30pm -­‐ 14:30pm

Messy Play 0 -­‐ 5 years

CH62 5BA

0151 645 1703

Drop In

14:15pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Little Fishes Playgroup Craft, Toys & Refreshments

New Ferry Children's Centre Grove Street Primary School Hebron Evangelical Church

CH45 4JL

0151 923 2513

Call Liz for Info First 35 Families

Everyday All Day 30min slots 09:30am -­‐ 11:00am 09:30am -­‐ 11:30am 09:30am -­‐ 11:30am 09:45am -­‐ 11:00am

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

W T F

Museum of Liverpool

L3 1DG

0151 478 4545

Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre, Dovedale

Collect ticket at

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

Drop-­‐In

Parent & Toddler Group

Old Police Station, Lark Lane

L17 8UU

0151 728 7884

£2.50

Play Workshop at Good Shepherd Stay and Play Drop-­‐In For Walkers & Talkers (18m-­‐4yrs)

Croxteth Children's Centre

L11 0BQ

0151 233 1750

Term Time Only

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-­‐In

Granby CC at Toxteth Town Hall 15 High Park St

L8 8DX

0151 233 3200

Call for Info

Walker Art Gallery, City Centre

L3 8EL

0151 478 4788

FREE -­‐ Collect

Jumping Jacks (0-­‐4yrs)

10:00am -­‐ 11:15am

Big Art Parent & Toddler Books,Puppets, Dress-­‐Up, Art

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Baby Club (0-­‐12months)

Garston Children's Centre

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

Drop-­‐In

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Toddler Time 0-­‐2's

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

Drop In

10:30am -­‐ 11:30am

Get Set Play (1 -­‐ 2 years)

Hunts Cross Children's Centre

L25 0PJ

0151 233 3733

Call for Info

Music and Movement Confident Walkers BAMBIS Breastfeedig Group for Pregnant & New Mums Bumps to Babies Pregnancy -­‐ 12 months

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Call for Info

West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

Drop In

10:30am -­‐ 11:30am 13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm 13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Call for Info

Stay and Play

Knotty Ash Children's Centre at Dovecot Primary School

L14 0LH

0151 259 4065

Drop In

14:00pm -­‐ 14:45pm

Music Session (0-­‐2years)

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Call to Book

15:30pm -­‐ 16:30pm

Funzone Active (18m -­‐ 4yrs) Sport Activities for Families

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-­‐In

09:30am -­‐ 10:15am

Jumping Jacks (12months+) Exercise Disguised as Fun

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

Drop-­‐In

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

Drop In, ran by Grandparents

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre, Dovedale West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School

09:30am -­‐ 11:00am

Grandparents Group

09:30am -­‐ 11:30am

Childminder Support Drop-­‐In

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Drop-­‐In

09:30am -­‐ 11:30am

Sleep Cinic Advice for good sleep 12m+

West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

Call for Info

09:30am -­‐ 11:30am

WAM Toddler Group

Wellington Avenue Methodist

L15 4LE

0151 733 4495

£2.00

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-­‐In

Hunts Cross Children's Centre

L25 0PJ

0151 233 3733

Drop-­‐In

L25 5JF

0151 233 5733

Term Time Only

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Drop-­‐In

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

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Little Liverpool Activities for Under 7's BAMBIS Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Mums Group

10:00am -­‐ 10:45am

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

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Drop In

Boogie Babes Music & Dance for 18m -­‐ 4yrs Bumps to Babies Pregnancy -­‐ 12 months

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Story Time

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Weaning Advice

Childwall & Woolton CC at Simon Peter Centre, Woolton Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

10:15am -­‐ 11:00am

Story and Rhyme Time (0-­‐4yrs)

Allerton Library

L18 6HG

0151 233 3069

FREE -­‐ Drop In

10:15am -­‐ 11:45am

Stay & Play

Granby CC at Toxteth Library

L8 1XF

0151 233 3069

Call for Info

10:30am -­‐ 12:00pm

Little Explorers (Under 1's)

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Drop-­‐In

11:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

BAMBIS Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Mums Group

Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd Hunts Cross Children's Centre

L25 0PJ

0151 233 3733

Support & Advice

0151 233 5733

Call to Book

12:15pm -­‐ 13:00pm 13:00pm -­‐ 14:30pm 13:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm 13:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm 13:15pm -­‐ 14:30pm 13:30pm -­‐ 14:45pm

Stay & Play, Story & Rhyme 18m-­‐3yrs (prep for Nursery) BAMBIS Stay and Play Breastfeeding Mums Group

Childwall & Woolton CC at Wavertree Aquatics West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

Gilmour Parent & Toddler

Sing and Splash

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Gilmour Infant School

L19 9AR

0151 427 6306

Music & Rhyme Time

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

Come And Meet Each Other

St.Matthew & St.James

L18 8DB

0151 724 6391

Drop In Light Lunch Provided £1 Term Time Call for Info £1

Monday

Liverpool

13:30pm -­‐ 14:30pm

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

13:30pm -­‐ 14:45pm

St.Matthew & St.James (Mossley Hill Church), Rose Lane

L18 8DB

0151 724 6391

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Newsham Park Playgroup

Newsham Park Chapel, Sheil Rd

L6 7UA

0151 259 4831

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Stay and Play

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Call for Info £1 Term Time 50p donation 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 Clinic (0-­‐2 years)

Garston Children's Centre

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

Drop-­‐In

14:00pm -­‐ 14:45pm

Jumping Jacks (0-­‐4yrs)

Childwall & Woolton CC at Simon Peter Centre, Woolton

L25 5JF

0151 233 5733

Term Time Only

L17 7BD

07950 147 565 / 07786 372 750

£1 per family.

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Drop-­‐In

ABC Play Group

09:30am -­‐ 10:30am

Mini Mighty Movers (2 -­‐ 5 years)

St Michael In the Hamlet Church Hall, Aigburth Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Aqua Tots Swim & Sing!

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

Drop In

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Belvidere Tots

Belvidere Road Church, Dingle

L8 3TQ

07762 788 958

Call for Info

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Bike Right -­‐ Cycles Available

Garston Children's Centre

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

Call to Book

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Stay and Play

Belle Vale Children's Centre at Norman Pannell School

L27 7AE

0151 233 1705

Drop-­‐In

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Childminder Support Drop-­‐In

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Drop-­‐In

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Parent and Child Group

Unitarian Church, Ullet Road

L17 2AA

0151 733 1927

Parent and Toddler Group

Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane, Liverpool

L17 1AG

0151 280 7757

Frontline Church, Wavertree

L15 0FH

0151 733 3373

Garston Library, Bowden Rd

L19 1QN

0151 233 6868

Belle Vale Children's Centre

L25 2RW

0151 233 1705

Drop-­‐In

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm 10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm 10:30am -­‐ 11:00am 10:30am -­‐ 11:30am

Sticky Fingers Craft, Toys, Games & Songs Once Upon a Story Time (18m+) Rhyme Time

Drop In £2.50 1st child, £3.50 per family Drop-­‐In Term Time

11:15am -­‐ 12:00pm

Baby Ballet

Granby Children's Centre

L8 2TU

0151 233 3200

Call for info

11:30am -­‐ 12:00pm

Once Upon a Story Time (0-­‐18m)

Garston Library, Bowden Rd

L19 1QN

0151 233 6868

Drop-­‐In Term Time

L6 0AG

0151 233 3830

Call for Info

L19 9AD

07790 729 004

Drop-­‐In

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Call for Info

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

Drop-­‐In

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Drop-­‐In

13:00pm -­‐ 14:00pm 13:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Gym Buddies 18m+ NCT Bumps & Babies All Welcome (Preg -­‐ 12m) Additional Needs Support Group (1st Wed of Month) Diddy Dots to Tiny Tots Play Session (0-­‐2 years)

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Tuebrook Children's Centre at Anfield Sports and Com Centre Big You, Little You 75 Garston Old Rd

Learn to swim with Puddle Ducks!

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm 13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Stay and Play (0 -­‐ 5 yrs)

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Tots & Co Playgroup (0 -­‐ 4 years)

Allerton United Reformed Church

L18 7HD

07923 541 491

£1 per family.

15:15pm -­‐ 16:00pm

Baby Bollywood (2-­‐5 years)

Granby Children's Centre

L8 2TU

0151 233 3200

Call for Info

Bookworms (0-­‐3 years)

Calderstones Mansion Calderstones Park

16:00pm -­‐ 17:00pm

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ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

09:15am -­‐ 11:30am

Tuesday

Tuesday

Music & Rhyme Time Come And Meet Each Other (CAMEO) Playgroup

Liverpool

13:15pm -­‐ 14:30pm

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Wednesday

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm 13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

L19 9AD

07790 729 004

Drop-­‐In

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

Call for Info

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

Drop-­‐In

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

Drop-­‐In

Allerton United Reformed Church

L18 7HD

07923 541 491

£1 per family.

15:15pm -­‐ 16:00pm

Baby Bollywood (2-­‐5 years)

Granby Children's Centre

L8 2TU

0151 233 3200

Call for Info

Bookworms (0-­‐3 years)

Calderstones Mansion Calderstones Park

L18 3JD

0151 233 2008

£2 Donation

Active Play (2 -­‐ 5 years)

Hunts Cross CC at St.Hilda's Church Hall

L25 0NG

0151 233 1705

Island Road, Garston Park

L19 1QL

07720 315 840

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

L8 8AN

0151 709 1907

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

ACTIVITY TIMETABLE

09:30am -­‐ 11:30am 09:45am -­‐ 11:00am

Garston Park Church Toddler Group Stay & Play For Babies & Crawlers

09:45am -­‐ 11:15am

Tab Tots

Toxteth Tabernacle

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Allergy & Eczema Parent Support Group

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Roller Stroller (0-­‐4 years)

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Roller Stroller (0-­‐4 years)

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am

Sing-­‐Along-­‐A-­‐Tots (6m -­‐ 5yrs)

10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

Parent & Toddler Group (Under 5's)

West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School Church & MH CC meet at iron bridge in Sefton Park for walk Meet at Garston CC for a healthy walk along the shore.

Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre Tuebrook Children's Centre at Tuebrook Hope Centre Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Down Syndrome Support Grp

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Sticky Fingers Craft, Toys, Games & Songs

13:30pm -­‐ 14:30pm 13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

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13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

13:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm

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Church & Mossley Hill Children's Centre Childwall & Woolton Children's Centre, Rudston Rd

0151 233 3830

Tots & Co Playgroup (0 -­‐ 4 years)

11:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

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Dingle Lane Children's Centre

Term Time L6 0AG

Stay and Play (0 -­‐ 5 yrs)

09:30am -­‐ 10:30am

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NCT Bumps & Babies All Welcome (Preg -­‐ 12m) Additional Needs Support Group (1st Wed of Month) Diddy Dots to Tiny Tots Play Session (0-­‐2 years)

Tuebrook Children's Centre at Anfield Sports and Com Centre Big You, Little You 75 Garston Old Rd

13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

16:00pm -­‐ 17:00pm

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Gym Buddies 18m+

Hub Mums & Tots Sticky Fingers Craft, Toys, Games & Songs Edible Explorers (6m -­‐ 5 yrs) Fun & Messy Play MINNOWS Playgroup (0 -­‐ 4 years)

Frontline Church, Wavertree

Drop In Term Time Only Drop-­‐In (6-­‐18m) £1 Term Time 1st Thur of each month

0151 233 5399

Call to Book

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

Call to Book

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

Charge for this session

L13 7HA

0151 233 3830

L16 4PQ

0151 233 5733

L15 0FH

0151 733 3373

Drop In Last Thurs of £3.50 per family FREE Drop In £3.50 per family

Hub361, Aigburth Rd (Corner of Woodlands Rd)

L17 0BP

Frontline Church, Wavertree

L15 0FH

0151 733 3373

Garston Children's Centre

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

Call to Book

St.Peter's Church, Woolton

L25 5JF

0151 428 6810

£1 Term Time

14:00pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Movers and Thinkers

Hunts Cross Children's Centre

L25 0PJ

0151 233 1705

Drop In

09:00am -­‐ 11:45am

Health Visitor Baby Club

Dingle Lane Children's Centre

L8 9UB

0151 233 4930

09:30am -­‐ 10:30am

Parent's Time Chat, Tea & Play

Advice available

Tuebrook Children's Centre

L6 4BX

0151 233 3830

Drop In

L8 1XF

0151 233 3069

FREE -­‐ Drop In

L18 3JD

0151 233 2008

£2 Donation

L12 9EY

0151 233 6202

Drop In for Under 1's

L19 8JZ

0151 233 6868

Drop-­‐In FREE -­‐ Drop In

09:30am -­‐ 10:30am

Story & Rhyme Time

Toxteth Library, Windsor Street

Tiny Reads (under 5's) Stories, Songs & Craft Wonderful Busy Ones Sensory Play -­‐ Treasure Basket BAMBIS Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Mums Group

Calderstones Mansion Calderstones Park West Derby Children's Centre Blackmoor Park Primary School

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

City Tots (0 -­‐ 5 years)

2 Blackburne Place, City Centre

L8 7PE

0151 703 1870

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Parent and Child Group

Unitarian Church, Ullet Road

L17 2AA

0151 733 1927

10:00am -­‐ 12:00pm

Sticky Fingers Craft, Toys, Games & Songs

Frontline Church, Wavertree

L15 0FH

0151 733 3373

11:15am -­‐ 12:00pm

Early Maths & Science Play

Granby Children's Centre

L8 2TU

0151 233 3200

12:15pm -­‐ 13:00pm

Little Fishes Swimming Fun (8wks -­‐ 2 years)

L19 4TL

0151 233 6868

L17 1AG

0151 280 7757

L18 1JX

0151 233 5399

10:00am -­‐ 11:00am 10:00am -­‐ 11:00am 10:00am -­‐ 11:30am

12:30pm -­‐ 14:30pm 13:30pm -­‐ 15:00pm

Garston Children's Centre

Garston CC at Springwood Heath Primary School Greenbank Sports Academy Parent and Toddler Group Greenbank Lane, Liverpool Drop In Play Session for Church & Mossley Hill Children with SEN/Disabilities Children's Centre

Drop In £3.50 per family Session with Helena Call Mon to Book £2.50 1st child, Drop-­‐In

Wednesday

Liverpool

(0-­‐18m) 13:00pm -­‐ 14:00pm

The Titanic goes Down Syndrome

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ver the next year the Titanic Hotel will be organising and hosting fundraising events with their staff for the charity ‘Down Syndrome Liverpool’ and hope visitors and guests will support them in their efforts.

In recent weeks, from 10pm beautiful photographs of children who’s families work with the charity have appeared on the outside of the Titanic Hotel.

Down Syndrome Liverpool (DSL) is a registered charity based in the City of Liverpool, (Reg. Charity no.1097276). With over 300 members,

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it has been in existence in it's present form since 2003. DSL aims to support parents, carers and families who are affected by Down Syndrome and seeks to enhance the lives of people with the condition who live in the City of Liverpool and surrounding area. One of the key aims of Down Syndrome Liverpool is raising awareness as well as promoting how young people with Down Syndrome can lead fulfilling and purposeful lives in the community.

The charity is run solely by volunteers and families who; provide advice and support to new parents, organise a regular monthly parent and child group, support the training and development of professionals who work with people who have Down Syndrome and provide up to date information on the best approaches to teaching children with Down Syndrome. They also organise and fund regular social events to enable families to meet up.

For more information visit www.downsyndromeliverpool.org.uk

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Nipper Double V4 Tried & Tested Reviewed by a Mother of 3 for Mummy and Me Magazine 2015

“Reviewing the new Out N About Nipper Double V4 has been a privilege as I have been so wowed by this pushchair that it really has been a delight to review. I cannot recommend this double pushchair enough”.

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Something that is often problem and for you. parents when investing in a double buggy, is accessibility. Side-by-side pushchairs are This pushchair also has fantastic renowned for a catalogue of accessibility maneuverability and even copes well problems from department store lifts and with ‘one handed steering’. The brake is public transport, to whether they will fit very accessible and easy to use too. The through your front door or in the boot of pushchair is also very lightweight at only your car. I am delighted to say that the Out 12.8kg. The handlebar is very comfortable N About Nipper Double V4 has passed the and can be adjust to different heights to test on ALL of these. suit the requirements of the user. Due to the perfect balance of this three wheel With a previous side-by-side double buggy double pushchair, it is not advised to I had, the model wouldn’t fit through my hang anything on the handle to avoid the front door. Inconvenient when heading out pushchair tipping. the door, but the main problem was when arriving home with sleeping babies in the Style/Comfort: pushchair, that I’d then have to wake to get them inside (and nobody likes waking As previously mentioned, each child has a sleeping baby – or even worse, a sleeping plenty of room to ride in comfort. There toddler!). The Out n About Nipper Double is a fantastic footrest at the front of the V4 is the perfect size to allow both children pushchair too. Although Out n About to have plenty of space to feel comfortable, obviously can’t market or advise this but compact enough to fit through our front for safety reasons, the large footrest door and through narrow spaces other sidemade a great ride-on seat for my tired preby-side models fail to. At a slimline 72cm schooler on a couple of occasions. Many wide, the Nipper Double fits through all other reviews of the pushchair online i.e. standard doorways. an Amazon Customer Review, comment on WWW.MUMMYANDMEMAGAZINE.CO.UK

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Each seat can be customised to the requirements of your child. For example; one seat could be sat upright for a toddler Hard and wearing pneumatic tyres flatRear suspension for aThere the other lying forsmoother a newborn. with 90° easy fill valve ride are additional add-ons available to buy, making the Out n About Nipper Double V4 compatible with their carrycot attachment for newborns if you prefer. Unlike their previous model, the sun hoods are now individual so can be in different positions for each child if desired. Having used other Handy storage pockets Large shopping pouch side-by-side double buggies, I absolutely loved that the Out n About Nipper V4 has individual seats that are close together for the children be able to interact with one another. Other pushchairs we have tried have seats that are more set back into the frame so the children cannot see Auto this lock feature.

Removable seat liner and one another.

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you prefer a splash of colour then the Out n About Nipper Double V4 is also available in; Carnival Red, Purple Punch or Mojito Green all with 72cm the black frame.

Alternatively, there is an option of Silver Frame with Lagoon Blue fabrics.

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22kg (50lb) per seat the buggy is folded. adjustable handle ....................... 77cm - 103cm the front of height: the pushchair for added age suitability: ............... newborn to 4 years (approx) comfort and security.

If you haven’t tried other models then you wouldn’t know any different, but this The sun hoods are fantastic, but the is the only area I would say the Out n Out n About website shop also has sun About Nipper falls down on as it is not as mesh covers available to purchase should easy to fold as some of the others on the you desire. Equally, for wet weather, the market. This said, once you have folded raincover is simple to use and fit with the pushchair and know how it works, it secure fastenings (no juggling it about to soon becomes easy and is a minor thing figure out how it works like some models). If considering all of the fantastic features and you choose to buy the carrycot attachments benefits this double pushchair has to offer. a separate XL Double Carrycot rain cover So for folding and storage – practice makes can be purchased for your peace of mind to perfect! ensure your children are kept safe and dry.

Value for Money: Although an additional large shopping The Out n About Nipper V4 is fantastic basket can be purchased to fit value at £429.95. Comes in a variety of underneath the seats (at a cost colours with additional accessories to suit of £24.95 from the Out n About all of your needs and really did pass the test website shop), the pushchair comes on accessibility, style, comfort, steering and with built in storage at the rear of handling. It really is no surprise that Out n each seat secured by pull cord fastenings.

About have won so many awards.

Each one can hold around 1 large bag of grocery shopping from experience. Also, when the seats are fully upright, there is a small amount of space at the back of each seat (ideal for a cuddly toy or cardigan).

We reviewed the Raven Black model, but if

Visit www.outnabout.com for details on all buggies, parts, shop, offers, stockists and more!

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an Editor’s Review Words: Michelle Thompson Magazine Founder & Director

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ith the Christening of Princess Charlotte this month, it is very fitting to be reviewing a brand that make exquisite lovingly hand-crafted, beautifully designed Christening gowns and outfits. Okika (Hawaiian for Orchid) is an English company, who offer a unique range of elegant traditional Christening gown designs. With the range covering; long Christening gowns, girls Christening dresses and boys Christening outfits, there is something to suit everyone. To add a finishing touch, Okika also offer beautifully crafted Christening accessories such as bonnets, frilly Christening bloomers, lace ribbon booties and boys Christening hats.

With a background in Wedding dress design, the team behind Okika offer a professional service, using only the finest materials; ivory silk lined with quality synthetic lining, finishing touches of Nottingham lace and their specialist Hand Beading. The gowns produced

by Okika truly are fit for a princess or prince and are beautiful traditional pieces that can be handed down through the generations.

With many high-street stores producing ‘shop made’ Christening gowns, it is a true pleasure to browse the range on offer

by Okika as it is clearly evident from the imagery online how much attention to detail and craftsmanship goes into creating each individual piece. Their online shop at www.okika.co.uk allows you to browse in the comfort of your own home and their helpful staff are only an email away to answer any queries you may have.

I found the whole service outstanding. The website is clear and easy to use (the hardest

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part was deciding which of the many beautiful designs I wanted!). Christening dresses start from just £110, Christening gowns from £120, boys Christening outfits from £95 and accessories from just £25. The website offers a sizing guide. Gowns are 2cm larger than on the menus to allow for ease and growth before your order arrives. As items are individually made, 1-2 weeks notice is required for ordering. Okika deliver worldwide and their website accepts all major credit or debit cards.

When the order arrived, I was bowled over by how beautiful everything was. From the presentation and packaging through to the gown and accessories themselves. Okika had enclosed information on how to care for the gown, which I found very useful to ensure that the delicate materials were cared for properly, especially as the gown will most definitely become an heirloom passed down to my Grandchildren in the future.

On our daughter’s special day, she felt very comfortable in the gown and even kept the accessories on too! (Always a bonus as a Mummy). Faye looked absolutely beautiful in her Grace Gown, V Lace Ribbon Christening Booties and Lace Trim Christening Bonnet from the Okika range. All of our family and friends commented on how beautiful the gown was and how lovely it was to see something traditional in design. I cannot recommend Okika enough for their beautifully designed Christening outfits and fantastic service.

To view the gorgeous range for yourself or to find out more, visit www.okika.co.uk follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ christening-gowns-by-Okika

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It’s a family affair for award-winning photography duo

amily-owned businesses traditionally involved fathers and sons, but the number of women-owned businesses is on the increase and a new entrepreneurial pairing is emerging: motherdaughter businesses.

Local entrepreneur Georgina Humphrey is the perfect example of how ‘keeping it in the family’ can reap commercial success. She has built, together alongside her mother Sue, a thriving portrait photography business based in Frogatt, Derbyshire.

Together as ‘Bundles of Joy Photography’ the mother and daughter duo capture heartwarming images of newborn babies, aged less than three weeks old, photographing them at their home-based studio; a picture-perfect rural setting within the Peak District, complete with roaring hearth fire and country cottage detailing.

Having now won multiple industry awards for their newborn portraits, Georgina and Sue are developing a reputation for excellence.

Georgina works behind the camera, having been a professional photographer ever since leaving school. Sue, a mother of four, assists by handling the babies – using her parenting experience to help create a calm, relaxed and safe working environment – settling them 15:37 and helping them BundlesOfJoy_June15 29/6/15 Page 1 into position, and also providing crucial hands-

on support to ensure the safety of the sleeping newborns during the photo-shoots.

Although the business was initially setup by Georgina alone, Sue became involved very soon afterwards and the working relationship between the mother and daughter pairing is now intrinsic to the business’ success. Georgina says, “I would really struggle without mum’s help. The work involved in a newborn photoshoot is considerable and the job lends itself to two people working together.”

She continues, “As well as the hands-on help, mum also provides a great deal of support and advice, and the success of the business is truly a result of us working well together, as a team.

We couldn’t imagine not working together now!

Thankfully we get on brilliantly, and complement each other’s skillsets.”

Georgina said: “We are already taking bookings for 2016 and are getting busier all the time with clients are coming from all over the UK, not just from the immediate local area. It’s wonderful that parents are becoming aware of our work and are prepared to travel to get similar images of their newborns.”

For more information visit www.bundlesofjoybygeorgina.co.uk or call 07973 939522.

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The amazing light blue one piece swimsuit with pink and fuchsia watercolour flowers is full of character and will make any little girl the most stylish on the beach this summer!

Accessories with the matching canvas bag that is fully lined with polyester compartment and fastens with a secure zip.

For the more confident kids is the gorgeous light blue two piece bikini swimsuit set with spring watercolour flowers.

Team with the super cool light blue

LOVE MADE LOVE SWIMWEAR beach towel with the matching Love Made Love have the most beautiful range of girls swimwear for SS15. The adorable purple, pink and fuchsia colours will look great on any little girl this summer!

watercolour flower print. Made from 70% cotton and 30% microfibre.

Available in sizes 1-13 years.

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SUMMER 2015 Mummy and Me Must-Haves!

Bringing you our favourite fashion labels, products and accessories

Summer Parties

BUBABLOON® is a

sensory fabric balloon cover that protects little ones but keeps the light, floaty, bouncy effect that children adore.

Foldable, machinewashable, pocket-stuffable and kiddie-durable, it’s a non-tech toy that makes the simple joy of balloon play safe for babies, toddlers, big kids and grown-ups too.

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BUBABLOON® has been designed to make a balloon play as safe as possible for children. The cover is suitable for all makes and quality of 12” & 36” latex or non latex balloon (excluding foil). It bounces like a ball, is light as a balloon and can be thrown like a volleyball but remember it’s a balloon cover and the shape can vary.

Have fun and play safe.

We absolutely love these. A great investment for a lifetime of parties and play!

From £10.99 each at

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Kidizoom® Action Cam is a light and multifunctional action camera just for children!

Take great photos and shoot exciting videos on the move, then choose from lots of cartoon and distortion effects to add!

Play through the three fantastic games, or create fun stop motion movies with a great selection of background music to choose from. Use the time-lapse photo recording function to capture great actions shots!

There is an included waterproof case that allows you to take underwater photos or great shots in the rain, and mounts that let you attach the camera to a bike or even a skateboard!

R.R.P £49.99

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ACE GENTLE - ‘Summer’ stains of mud, grass, ice cream and strawberries? Many parents face the problem of how to get rid of these stains on delicate children’s tried it clothing. Ace Gentle has been tested it specially formulated to remove LOVED the toughest of stains and yet be IT! gentle on even the most delicate clothes. It also helps to prevent fabric colours bleeding or transferring to other fabrics. Ace Gentle can be used on silk, wool and is even safe to use on cashmere!

Boostapak by Trunki

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If you’re travelling abroad, having suitable carseats for your children can be a massive problem. Most hire car companies will make an additional charge to supply car seats and if you’ve booked a package deal which includes transportation, generally they are coach transfers with no special seating for children. The solution to this problems is the fantastic Boostapak by well-known travel children’s brand Trunki. The Boostapak is a cleverly designed booster seat that is a useable rucksack with space to pack your children’s favourite travel games inside! Available in a variety of colours and designs, the Boostapak is light-weight (so not back breaking to carry around) and once you have one you will wonder how you lived without it!

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Creative Fun OGLEE POGLEE BOXES If you’re looking for something to entertain your little ones on a rainy day, then an Oglee Poglee box is just what you need! Become explorers, travelling with Oglee Pip into deep space and collecting moon dust, or they can go on a nature walk, discovering bugs in the long grass and helping rescue a ladybird. An Oglee Poglee Craft Box contains everything you need jam-packed into the box, including an Oglee Pip adventure story, a magic button and even PVA glue, so no need to buy any extra bits! £17.99 available at www.ogleepoglee.co.uk or from Not On The High Street

“We purchased one for our family holiday earlier this year and since using it abroad, we have used it in grandparents cars for emergency pick-ups and other occasions. It’s great to know we have a spare booster for friend’s children and for future trips and holidays.

Excellent value for money. A must-have for any safety conscious parent!”

(Michelle, Magazine Founder & Director).

BoostApak is the winner of 10 prestigious design awards. BoostApak is certified to regulation ECE R44.04 for group 2 and 3, suitable for children aged between 4 - 11 years.

From £44.99 at www.trunki.co.uk/boostapak

Emile et Rose provide thoughtfully designed and complete outfits for babies, using soft comfortable fabrics that are also easy to care for.

If you’re looking for beautiful babywear, browse the beautiful Emile et Rose Collections on their website at www.emile-et-rose.co.uk

Their stunning babywear collections are renowned for traditional pastel blues and pinks, but staying on trend with great prints and accent colours. Fabrics are mainly cotton or cotton-rich and are soft and comfortable to wear. Their clothing is stylish yet completely practical for babies as they grow and explore their surroundings; everything is machine washable.

One thing we absolutely LOVE about the Emile et Rose collection is that to match every outfit they have cardigans, coats and jackets and even hats, hairbands and toys to give the perfect finishing touch. In one easy purchase you can have a complete, fully accessorised outfit, beautifully gift packaged ready for a new baby or as an outfit for a special occasion.

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Annabel Karmel’s Summer Snacks

Summer is the perfect opportunity to gather the family for an alfresco get-together. And what better way to celebrate the great outdoors than with these delicious child-friendly recipes.

BOWTIE PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 150g bow-tie pasta 60g broccoli florets 50g frozen peas 50g tinned sweetcorn 100g cooked chicken or ham, diced 50g Emmenthal, diced DRESSING 3 tbsp olive oil 1 ½ tbsp white wine vinegar 1 ½ tsp caster sugar or honey 1 tsp soy sauce

peas and cook for 4 minutes.

Before the end of the cooking time, drain and refresh in cold water.

Mix the pasta and vegetables with the sweetcorn, chicken and cheese.

Mix the dressing together and pour over the pasta. Season to taste.

METHOD Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions.

Add the broccoli and

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MINI CASHEW BURGERS INGREDIENTS 150g (5oz) sweet potato, peeled and chopped 50g (2oz) roasted cashew nuts 50 g (2oz) white breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons chopped thyme 50g (2oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, plus extra for frying 1 red onion, peeled and chopped 1⁄2 leek, washed, peeled and chopped 1 carrot, peeled and grated 100g (3 1⁄2oz) chestnut mushrooms, washed and roughly chopped

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1 garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon honey salt and pepper a little flour, for coating METHOD Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook the sweet potato until soft, then drain.

Meanwhile, tip the cashew nuts into a blender or food processor and whiz until finely chopped.

Transfer to a large mixing bowl, along with the breadcrumbs, thyme and Cheddar cheese.

Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the onion, leek, carrot and mushrooms. Fry for 10 minutes, or until soft. Then add the garlic and fry for another minute.

Add the vegetables to the breadcrumb mixture, along with the sweet potato and honey. Mash together and season.

Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into burgers. Coat them in the flour, then fry in a little oil for 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden.

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil ½ red onion, sliced 1 courgette, sliced into strips ½ red pepper. Sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp curry powder 1 tbsp mango chutney 2 tortilla wraps 40g Cheddar cheese, grated

Add the garlic and fry for another 2 minutes. Add the mango chutney and season.

Warm the wraps in a microwave. Divide the vegetables between the wraps and sprinkle with the cheese.

Roll up and slice in half.

METHOD Heat the oil in a frying

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WRITTEN BY REGULAR COLUMNIST NEIL SINCLAIR A.K.A

SUMMER HOLS WITH THE TROOPS!

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s the summer holidays rapidly approach (where does the term go? Ahem) thoughts in our base camp are already turning to activities to entertain and engage our troopers. But it’s not just about what to do with the troopers in the school holidays. It’s about how to do it. Preparation and Planning Prevent Poor Parental Performance after all.

I’m always a bit mystified when people use the term ‘planned like a military operation’ as a form of criticism. A military operation is about moving people and resources from A to B to achieve the specified objective. As a dad with three troopers, I plan every activity like a military operation. And school holidays are no exception. Here’s a few tips from me: Don’t Overstretch the Unit Don’t commit the unit to too many missions. Hyper scheduling makes life difficult - and exhausting - for all of you. It’s not quantity of activity that counts, it’s quality. The most engaging and entertaining thing for all your troopers - even older ones - is your undivided attention. If you are stressed out about transporting troops from one activity to another, then they’re not going to be able to benefit from time with you.

Plan your activities beforehand.

If you’re staying at home, check out the internet and local papers - you’ll be amazed what’s on nearby (and usually for free). If a big day out (theme park etc.) is planned, then let the next day be a lazy one, spending time together in the house or garden. You’ll need time to relax and recover together.

Don’t tell you troopers everything you have planned. Then not only do you not have to deal with disappointments when plans change, but also you’ll have a few surprises up your sleeve. When

planning activities, as in life, it pays to under promise and over deliver.

Improvise, Adapt and Overcome Always have a ‘rainy day’ activity or two for when the inevitable happens. One of my favourites is drawing the curtains, getting some popcorn and a film on and having a bit of a ‘matinee’.

When my troopers were younger, we’d get suited and booted and go and have competitions about who could jump in the most puddles. Another cracker was building an indoor den with a sheet over the back of the sofa.

The key is to join in. The troopers will love it.

Transporting - and Entertaining - your Troops.

I know it sounds obvious, but once you’ve planned your means of transportation, you need to plan how you are going to entertain your troops. Know your enemy - and the enemy is boredom and frustration. For example, if you’re going to be on a long car journey don’t pack the very noisy toy to entertain your trooper - unless it can be muted - as it will fray your nerves and shorten your flash to bang time.

Spotting games are brilliant and require no special equipment. A particularly good one is ‘Mini Cheddar’ where spotting a Mini is 10 points, a yellow car is five points and a yellow Mini (or Mini cheddar) is 25 points. The first one to 100 wins. Save the arguments by allowing one ‘unconfirmed’ sighting (i.e. one that only the spotter can see - normally a Mini cheddar by some strange coincidence). My troopers are now 10, nine and five and we are still playing this game. I actually got the highest score of all time by spotting a cheddar Mini Clubman in Malta, but I’m not big headed about it.

Spotting games are also great for all forms of public transport, as are all the songs from our own childhood: The Wheels on the Bus, 10 Men went to Mow, 10 Green Bottles etc.

If you’ve got any other tips, please share them with me – and other dads – on the Commando Dad forums: commandodad.com/forum You can also follow me on Twitter @commandodad

Let’s Go Fly a (Homemade) Kite...

An Army Marches on its Stomach - a hungry trooper is an unhappy trooper.

Take packed lunches, or picnics, even if you are going somewhere where food is on sale.

There are multiple reasons for this: - The time spent making a packed lunch is much MUCH shorter than the time you will spend in the queue, waiting to be served food.

- I guarantee it. It puts you in control of what your troopers eat. It’s more convenient as you can eat where and when is best for your family unit.

- It’s cheaper. Don’t get me wrong, if you have the money to spend, then please spend it as the economy needs it. But when you’re out and about, food, and especially drinks, can work out to be very expensive (especially when you have a lot of troopers, like me).

- Take snacks. It’s a universally acknowledged fact that 10 minutes outside the safety of base camp, troopers will be hungry. Embrace this and plan accordingly. Pack snacks that are suitable for eating on the move. Good options are oatcakes, nuts (allergies permitting), carrot sticks and low fat crisps (as a treat). You could make your own trial mix: seeds, chopped dried fruit and nuts, and some chocolate chips mixed in.

- The best fruit for snacks is an apple in my experience - bananas and berries get mashed and oranges require you to find a bin to get rid of the peel, and something to wash sticky juice off hands and faces.

Creative Learning

For little ones, it's much more fun to fly a kite they’ve made themselves than a shop bought one.

Here's how to make one...

1. Form a cross from slender sticks, fastening them together with string.

2. Draw the string from the center to the top of the vertical stick and tie it.

3. Then stretch the string from there to all the other ends.

4. Cover everything with light paper and tape it on.

5. Make small holes and draw thin pulling cord above and on both sides of the crossbars.

6. Don't forget the ears and tail of your kite, which will hold it in balance when the wind carries it. To make the tail of the kite, tie ribbons (tied) about every 4 inches down the string of the kite. Tie one ribbon on each ear

of the kite.

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- Make sure you have water, and plenty of it. Get the troopers water bottles that can be refilled. I usually fill them up with squash when we leave base camp, but all refills after that are water.

So there’s my top tips, but I’m always looking for new ones to add to the armoury especially as my troops are getting older. So, if you’ve got any tips you could share with me, please let me know.

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