Spring 2011 Family Directory by radi8

Welcome Welcome ..... Spring is here – and with a hop skip and a jump it will be the Easter holidays. This spring issue really does contain loads of information and things to do. This holiday Robin Hill have their Garden Show over the Easter week-end with lots of children’s competitions going on , we also have Easter Egg Hunts and two Baby Shows this is very exciting. We are very happy to see many new companies with services for families so it shows that the directory is an essential guide for families on the Island. If you do know of a parent that would like a free copy, please ask them to contact us and we will pop this spring issue into the post for them. Thank you also to Mandy from The Wight Studio for our front cover photo of Daisy and Poppy. If you would like your child or children to be a front cover star please see page 46 for the summer issue. Isle of Wight Families’ needs have been noticed, as we have seen a increase in family friendly services, products and events. This issue is packed full with information and so is our website. We would like to link many more services to parents, so if you know of a club or group, run an event, or have a business that offers services to families please contact us for your FREE listing on our website. We have a calendar on our website of clubs, classes, events and lots more. All available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Also join us on Facebook. Find us at The Family Directory and become a fan or find us on Twitter. We love hearing your news and ideas. To add you information please email us at info@thefamilydirectory.co.uk

www.thefamilydirectory.co.uk Whenever you use the directory, please mention you saw the advert in The Family Directory.

It’s so easy to advertise with The Family Directory Please call or email for a media pack. If you don’t tell families about your school, club, group or services they will not know about you. If you want more business then tell parents what you have to offer. Our advertising costs, starting for as little as £20, really does offer you value for money. Our directories are produced 3 times a years and we print between 18,000 - 20,000 copies each issue. Have a happy spring and see you in the summer..

Take care Polly 01983 872191 email: polly@thefamilydirectory.co.uk

News and Updates Putting Children First is a community based project that offers support when families separate Putting Children First is a programme designed to help parents after separation build cooperative parenting relationships in order to bring about better outcomes for children. It Works by offering parents ways in which they can develop understanding and deal with their, often painful, experiences. From this, they are offered new ways of managing the difficult transitions that accompany divorce or separation. It covers the impact of separation on parents and children, why conflict occurs and how it can be prevented, the emotional and psychological transitions that arise through separation, building a new cooperative parenting relationship and taking positive steps to make the right choices for children The Putting Children First programme can help to re-orientate their focus from the ending of their adult, intimate relationship towards building a new business like parenting relationship that is flexible and respectful. Where parents have become entrenched in conflict, it can offer strategies to ensure that their children’s needs are met. See advert page 41

Content Welcome News and Updates Activities Family Cooking Education Parents and Toddlers Things to do over Easter Places to Visit and Eat Parties Competition Bumps and Babies Healthy Living Services Photography Island Families

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Vectis Radio gives young presenter Adam his own show, so tune in I have been in radio two whole years, my first radio broadcast was from my bedroom on my computer, broadcasting through the internet. I continued my bedroom broadcasting and then went to a local radio station and did a two hour show on a Sunday afternoon as part of a scheme they ran called Studio B. A short while later, I approach Ian Mac and he offered me a show. I have been interested in radio for a long time now, and being on Vectis Radio has given me a chance to fulfill my dream. I think that Vectis Radio is an amazing way of communicating to the community and by having my own show I feel I can get a younger audience listening to local radio again. I would like to thank everyone at Vectis Radio, from fellow presenters, to the fans. It really is fantastic. See advert page 43

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Competition Winners

The winner of the family ticket to see a show at Quay Arts was Sol Grimshaw and the winner of the birthday cake from Buttercream Dreams was Fraser Lloyd Winner Sol Grimshaw and his sister Tilly outside The Quay Arts in Newport. The Quay Arts Centre is the Isle of Wight’s leading art gallery and venue for live arts events. It is situated in a converted 19th Century brewery warehouse complex located at the head of the River Medina in the centre of Newport. The Quay also operates workshops and classes for all the family so take a look. www.quayarts.org

A charity helping children in Russia and the UK Love Russia helps orphans and children from dysfunctional families in Russia and Eastern Europe and also helps children in this country understand why this is important. We believe in linking children, supporting them and helping them to understand different cultures. Our speakers and campaigns help develop empathy for children in need and offer specific activities for schools. In September 2011 we will launch teachers’ resources including education information sheets, lesson planning, and classroom ideas for different key stages developed by a top educational professional. Love Russia currently supplies: Speakers for assemblies and classes. Teacher’s resources such as musicals for Christmas and Easter. Fundraising activities, proceeds from which could be split between your school PTA and Love Russia (e.g. quizzes & musicals). Mailed newsletters and website www.loverussia.org including a kids section. Something’ & a Pound appeals each academic year (2011-12 will be pants and £1). For more information contact the Love Russia office 01983 530262. Email: postmaster@loverussia.org

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Fraser Lloyd aged 3 won the Buttercream Dreams Birthday cake. Buttercream Dreams are based in Newport. All the cakes are home baked from scratch with high quality ingredients - no cake mixes or short cuts! Free range eggs and fair-trade produce where possible. They provide you with a quality, custom made cake, designed to your specifications, giving you the perfect centrepiece for your celebration. While every effort and care has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. The Family Directory does not imply an endorsement of the service of product. The Data Protection Act requires that we inform you that your company or service is listed in this Directory, it is on our computer. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form. or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, or stored in any retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright © The Rainbow Directory and The Family Directory

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Activities

Activities Theatre Train (See ad page 7)

Baby Signing TinyTalk Emily 07900 803521 01983 612577 Baby signing classes from newborn to 2 years - allows your baby to express themselves long before they can talk! We sing nursery rhymes and learn everyday baby signs (BSL), followed by play time with drinks and biscuits! Classes are fun and relaxed. emilyp@tinytalk.co.uk

Dance, Drama and Music Caterpillar Music (See ad inside back cover)

Football, Sports Clubs and Swimming M.C.A.F.E. Coaching Centre 01983 755537 Football coaching centre for children 5-12 years. A positive teaching & learning environment, U.E.F.A & F.A qualified staff with enhanced CRB clearance, FA Charter Mark Award for holiday courses. Jane McGregor Swimming Academy (See ad page 6) Swimming classes for all ages and abilities.

01983 617778

Dance Vibez Ann Abe 01983 403175 Classes for toddlers and up-wards (adults and professional dancers) ballet, tap, free style, hip hop, performing arts, Melody Bear classes, Parent and toddler classes, exams, show work (including west end shows and charity work) Plenty of fun for all ages and an exciting way to stay fit and healthy. Ann Abe member of United Kingdom Alliance. Professional dancer and teacher. Footsteps Dance Studio 01983 865264 01983 407316 Classes in ballet, tap, freestyle & street dance for exams, shows or just for fun. Three years old to professional level and adult classes. Teachers qualified with International Dance Teachers Association. Also qualified nursery nurses. Classes in Lake and Bembridge. Fusion Arts Academy (See ad page 6) 07786 787322 Classes in Hip Hop, Street Dance Popstars, Musical Theatre, singing and lots more. Gillian Cartwright School of Dance 01983 730401 Classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and Aerobics for 3 years to adult. Exams, Festivals and SHOW WORK. Studios in Shanklin and Lake. Qualified teachers of the R.A.D. – I.S.T.D. and B.T.D.A. The Islands most award winning dance school.

01983 248844

01983 563139

Swimming Lessons and Ryde Cormorants Swimming classes for all ages and abilities. Please call or see www.swimiow.net

01983 615878

Hip Hop & Street Dance The Island Dance & Theatre Company 01983 863615 Learn the new Hip Hop / Streetdance moves from a qualified professional

01983 868769

Learn to street dance with WW Dance Troupe www.learntostreetdance.co.uk 01983 531306 Street dance classes running in Totland , Yarmouth and Newport choreographer CRG checked, PPL licensed, insured. Classes for 3 - 12 yrs and adults. Member FCD former street dance champion. Fusion Arts Academy (See ad page 6)

01983 861991

Kayaking & Horse Riding Marine Kayaks 07912 431904 Kayaks can be delivered to your home, beach or holiday park. Our main area is from Wootton through to St Helens & Bembridge Prices are £25 per day for a single and £35 for a double.

Magic Movers www.magicmovers.co.uk 01983 864416 Move, imagine, laugh and learn at our movement to music sessions for 2-5 year olds with an adult companion. Discover original music you won’t find anywhere else!Cost from just £1.50 per family. Call Kay to find your nearest class or visit www.magicmovers.co.uk

Hill Farm Riding School, Freshwater. 07748 253899 01983 752502 Family run stables established 46 years, all ages and abilities catered for - lessons, hacking, jumping, gymkhanas, own pony days, beach rides, parties and all aspects of pony care. Enclosed rubber school, badges and tests optional, safety paramount.

PJ’s Theatre School www.pjstheatreschool.co.uk 01983 611791 Not just a dance school or just for performance - Come and learn the lot ! Singing, Dance & Drama, with awards & examinations, local & West End Performances – learn with working Professionals. New classes include Hip Hop & Cheerleading in Ryde, Melody Movement Parent & Toddler Dance.

Tree Climbing

The Island Dance and Theatre Company 01983 863615 Ballet, Tap, Freestyle, Gymnastics & Musical Theatre. Qualified dance teacher of 29 years. Shows, exams, in RAD/IDTA & Lamda. CRB checked, first aid, (All insurances & licences) Classes in Totland & Brading from 2 ½ years onwards. Fun ! Affordable! Email: theislanddance@googlemail.com

Yoga & Tai Chi

Rhythm Time (See ad page 6)

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Goodleaf Tree Climbing Fun, Safe, Exhilarating Tree Climbing for ages 8 & over. www.goodleaf.co.uk

0333 8001188

lsland Yoga and Tai Chi www.islandyogaandtaichi.co.uk 07738716244 01983 840994 Classes for all abilities in Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Qigong, Prenatal Yoga, Mum and Baby Yoga.

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Family Cooking

Activities Fusion Arts Academy by Joanna Willey Principal BA (Hons) IDTA ATODI

Brownies, Brownies, Brownies….. ‘www.atsarahshouse.com’

Fusion Arts Academy offers a diverse range of dance and music classes in both Ryde and Cowes. We are constantly developing our school and believe in catering for todays young people. All teachers are fully qualified professionals who hold up to date Enhanced CRB Checks.

With Spring upon us & Easter just around the corner, it’s time to share recipes to try out with our family & friends. Bank Holidays aplenty this season, we have more than enough time to plan memorable day trips and get togethers so here are a couple of tasty treats to add to your picnic as a welcome treat!

Fusion Arts was the first school on the island to offer the Melody Movement Pre-School syllabus and the first school in Europe to offer the Australian Teachers of Dancings’ innovative new Hip Hop, Street Beat Tap (created by the world famous Tap Dogs) and Contemporary syllabi. Pupils are given many performance opportunities including an annual show at Medina Theatre and the Portsmouth Variety Show at the Portsmouth Guildhall. Pupils are also offered the opportunity to take exams - should this be something wish to persue. We believe in supporting the Isle of Wight Music and Dance Festival and will be looking to further our participation at this year on year. Please don’t hesitate in getting in touch. Our website is updated regularly and phone calls during office hours will always be answered by one of our friendly team. I look forward to welcoming you to our school. (See advert page 6)

Rhythm Time Rhythm Time provides fun filled music sessions for 0 - 5 year olds which are more than just a sing-along. Rhythm Time is specifically written for different age groups - babies, toddlers and preschool age children. We use a variety of equipment developing confidence, creativity and coordination. Mums, dads grandparents and carers love being a part of Rhythm Time witnessing enjoyment and positive development of the child in their care. We build on songs and tunes which become familiar, introducing new songs, dances, sounds and activities week by week. There’s always something new to stimulate both adults and children. If you have benefited from previously funded sessions at your local Children’s Centre and want to continue with Rhythm Time, we’d love to hear from you. We‘re very keen to start up Islandwide sessions. Contact us for your FREE initial trial and also find us on Facebook - Rhythm Time Isle of Wight. (See ad page 6)

Sandown Rocks

Sandown Rocks is the fabulous outdoor climbing wall set in the grounds of Sandown High School. The wall is designed to reflect the dramatic coloured sands of Alum Bay and remind us of the strong sailing history of the Island! You will find sessions for climbing, archery & trampolining as well as team building games / activities.

We all love Brownies, they are perfect for lunch boxes, picnics or with fresh berries as a mouth-watering pudding. Have a wonderful Spring & let’s get cooking! Happy Baking x

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12oz / 350g plain chocolate 8oz / 225g butter 2 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water 3 free range eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3oz / 75g self-raising flour 6oz / 175g chopped walnuts (optional) 8oz / 225g chocolate chips

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175g / 6oz clear runny honey 150g / 5oz butters 200g / 7oz self-raising flour 100g / 4oz soft brown sugar 1 tbsp water 2 free range eggs l50g chopped almonds (optional)

How to cook.... Preheat the oven to 170’c / 325F / Gas Mark 3 Grease & line a 9” x 12” baking tin (just a guide)

Put the chocolate & butter into a heatproof bowl (for the honey recipe butter & Honey) and place over a pan of boiling water and melt together. Do not allow the bowl to touch the water. Allow to cool.

In another bowl beat the eggs, sugar & vanilla extract (+ cooled coffee mix for dark chocolate recipe and water for honey recipe).

In another bowl add the flour, chocolate chips & nuts.

Beat the cooled chocolate or honey mixture into the egg & sugar until totally combined.

All sessions are open to all ages, although 4+ is ideal minimum age. There is no upper age and all sessions encourage all the family to join in and have a go! We have plenty to interest and challenge children, parents and grandparents! All sessions are aimed to bring out the best in each individual, encouraging beginners and challenging the more experienced individuals. (See advert page 26)

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Fold in the flour & chocolate chips / nuts and pour into your prepared baking tin.

Bake in a preheated over for 35 / 40 minutes.

Allow to cool and cut into squares.

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Independent Schools

Education Occupational Therapy

Priory School

Occupational Therapy for Children & Young People (See ad page 14) 07790 267486 To discuss issues relating to your child’s Occupational Therapy needs, including referrals.

Speech & Language Independent Speech & Language Therapist www.speech-train.co.uk 01983 618757 “Specialist Speech & Language therapist with over 20 years experience offering assessments, and therapy to children aged 3 - 18 years with a range of difficulties. Therapy starting from as little as £10.

Home Education, Tuition & Music Tuition Isle of Wight Learning Zone www.iwlearningzone.co.uk Home education support group, email info@iwlearningzone.co.uk

01983 883866

Kumon English and Maths 01983 853643 Complete after school English and mathematics programmes for children 4-14 of all abilities. www.kumon.co.uk (See ad page 13) Andrew Pellow, F.G.M.S.,F.A.S.C.,Hon.F.N.C.M. 01983 612796 N.E.Wight. Experienced Piano Teacher: Theory: Basic Jazz: Singing : Instrumental Accompaniment. Graded Examinations or Leisure. All ages and abilities. Martin Beverley L.T.C.L. MUS. ED. 01983 855477 Qualified experienced Piano Tuition, all ages and abilities. Tutoring in graded examinations, or simply for pleasure.

Independent School Fiveways Ryde School (See ad inside front cover) 01983 616272 High quality education for boys and girls aged 3 - 7 years in a secure, caring environment. Hordle Walhampton, Lymington 01590 672013 Independent boarding and day school for boys and girls from 2-13 years. We provide the best possible teaching and have small classes. (See backcover) Mayville High School 023 9273 4847 Independent school in Southsea.Girls and Boys from 6 mths - 16years. Small - Unique and Successful. Mini Bus picks up from the Hover Craft to the school and back each day. (See ad inside front cover) Priory School 01983 861222 Priory School, Alverstone Manor, Shanklin. Offers a independent education for girls and boys from 5 -18 years, with 23 subjects offered to GCSE Level. (See ad page 12)

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Priory School is an Independent Co-Educational Day School for boys and girls aged 5 to 18. Its Sixth Form opened in September 2010 for 16-18 year olds, offering a range of 14 subjects including all the individual Science subjects. Priory School now offers a complete education from 5 to 18. It is run with a Christian ethos, embodied in our new crest and uniform, of black, gold and red. This ethos considers each child individually as of absolute worth in his or her own right. The task of education is to draw out the potential the child has, in whatever field it is. We have high academic standards but also believe that the arts, including drama, music and visual arts, and team sports for both Junior & Senior pupils, are a vital part of an overall education . In 2010, 93% of our pupils achieved 5 or more GCSEs at A* - C. The Good Schools Guide recently picked out Priory School as being the best in the country for teaching Biology to boys *at GCSE*. In 2009, and 2010, all the GCSE candidates, whether academic or vocational in ability, went on to the colleges or careers of their choice. All GCSE results to date can be found on the website. We believe in clear rules, clear procedures and to ensure attention to each child maintain a strict policy of having a MAXIMUM class size of 16 pupils. We have seen a 20% increase in pupil numbers since September 2010, and some classes are reaching capacity. A waiting list will then be established. The aim of Priory School is to offer a first-class education at an affordable cost in a well structured and clearly run environment to become the school of choice on the Isle of Wight. For all who visit Priory School , it is the friendly and family atmosphere that stands out, and we recommend that any prospective pupil or parent comes and sees the school to assess for themselves.

Easier Navigation ‘Three clicks and you’re off’ is the perceived wisdom for judging the effectiveness and value of a website, so when Hordle Walhampton carried out a recent review of their website, it rapidly became obvious that the navigation left much to be desired and a significant up-date was well overdue. The Lymington prep school rose to the challenge and has just ‘gone live’ with an up-dated site that condenses the navigation down to three simple routes from the Home Page: School, Information and Contact. Immediate drop-down menus from each of these headings lead browsers simply and straightforwardly to the page of their choice/interest, whilst improved routing information makes it easier for continued navigation of the extensive site. The Home Page also includes icons leading straight to the school’s current calendar, the termly magazine ‘Termtalk’ and, for prospective parents, the opportunity to request a prospectus. There is a lively video illustrating the school’s boys and girls at work, ‘at home’ in the boarding house and taking part in sports and the many activities on offer. Whilst individually designed, animated icons, such as swinging sports boots, moving buses and tumbling bricks, provide fun interaction for younger browsers. “Our website is an extremely busy, interesting and lively place that is well used by our current parents and by those looking for information on prep school education and on Hordle Walhampton,” said Jane Kerr, the school’s development director. “However, as more and more vital information was added, our navigation became confusing. This re-design has addressed the problem brilliantly and we are now confident that we more than meet any ‘three clicks’ criteria.”

Those wishing to see the new site should log on to www.hordlewalhampton.co.uk

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Education

Independent Schools At Mayville we know education isn’t an exact science While parents and teachers are bombarded everyday with the latest research to help their children learn, we at Mayville rely on a system that has been getting results for more than a decade. Do girls and boys learn better in different temperatures, maybe, but what we do know without a doubt is that teaching them separately in the core subjects works for pupils, parents and teachers. Year 1 teacher Helen Tudgay says, “Without stereotyping, boys and girls learn completely differently. All lessons are tailored to reflect the interests of each gender, boys are engaged in more practical activities, and small class sizes mean we can meet the individual needs of each child.” Mayville sets high standards in all areas, academic, creative, physical and social and the school prides itself on offering a broad based curriculum. While we wont be insisting girls put on another jumper or boys wear a short sleeve t-shirt we will continue to do what we do best, look at each child on their own merits, continue looking at HOW children learn and educating separately but together.

Call 023 9273 4847 for more information

Ensure your child’s future and help them succeed

with Kumon’s maths and English study programmes In today’s competitive society, good maths and English skills are becoming increasingly important. A recent report by the National Institute of Continuing Education has shown that adults with poor numeracy skills are far more likely to be out of work or stuck in low-paid jobs. “Poor numeracy skills have a devastating effect on many people’s lives,” according to Dame Mary Marsh, author of the report. Kumon’s unique maths and English programmes help every child not only to excel academically, but also to acquire long term study skills which will open doors for them later on – whether in education or in work. At your local Cowes or Sandown centre, Kumon’s unique worksheet-based method can be tailored to your child’s age and ability, helping them to consolidate familiar topics before moving on to something new. Regular study helps students to retain information on a long-term basis, building speed and accuracy and developing abilities such as confidence, concentration, time management and problem-solving. Once your child is happy with a topic, Instructor Harry Vernon will set them new – and eventually unfamiliar – work, challenging them to learn for themselves. With support and guidance, the Kumon maths and English programmes will help your child to develop their capacity for learning independently and will boost their all-round confidence. Kumon is the UK’s leading supplementary education provider, with 638 study centres and more than 60,000 students. For more information and to enrol, contact Kumon Instructor Harry Vernon on 01983 853643 or at sandown@kumoncentre.co.uk

For more information visit Kumon.co.uk/sandown

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Education

Pre-Schools & Nursery Schools Occupational Therapy

Blackberry Lane Pre-School Cowes Outstanding Ofsted approved pre-school. www.blackberrylanecowes.co.uk

People often think that Occupational Therapy (OT) is about helping you with your occupation or job. Well, in a way it is with children, as their most important job is to learn, socialise & play, become confident and successful at dressing and feeding themselves, make and keep friends and to reach their academic and social potential.

Casa dei bambini Montessori Nursery 01983 566188 A small run established private Montessori Nursery. Providing a good educational and caring environment. The nursery is open for children aged between 2-5 years.

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Sometimes a child can experience difficulties in daily life due to learning, social communication or movement based difficulties which impact on their daily function and independence at home and school. They may experience difficulties with dressing, writing, participating in games & sports, riding a bike, using scissors or other tools, and with many, many more daily activities.An Occupational Therapist uses a problem solving approach based on knowledge of children’s development and medical conditions in order to provide advice & / or treatment which maximises the child’s quality of life so that they can achieve their very best.

Call: 07790 267486

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01983 298344

Chatterbox Day Nursery 01983 616779 We offer the highest standards of care and education to children aged 3 months - 12 years in a safe homely environment. For further information or prospectus contact us at, 32 Nelson Street, Ryde. Tel 616779. Or Nettlestone Primary School Tel: 616070. Fab Club Brighstone After School Club and Holiday club (See ad page 14)

01983 740285

Fiveways Nursery (See ad inside front cover) 3- 7 years hight quality education for boys and girls in a secure caring environment.

01983 616272

Haylands Pre-School (See ad page 16) High quality care and education.

01983 617185

The Island Day Nurseries (See ad inside front cover) 2 Nurseries - Pre-Schools Newport, Sandown

01983 533334

Newchurch Nursery School (See ad page 16) Provide very high quality care and education in a superb setting

01983 868361

Nine Acres Pre-School (See ad page 16) A caring pre-school which have close links with reception class.

01983 822163

Niton Pre-School A fun friendly pre-school for children age 2-5 years (See ad page 16)

01983 730985

YMCA Winchester House (See ad page 17) Day Nursery and Pre-school, play based learning with qualified staff.

01983 862441

YMCA Day Nursery (See ad page 17) Within the grounds of St Mary’s Hospital.

01983 525423

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Parents and Toddler Groups Bembridge Tots Group 01983 568601 We meet every Thursday 10 - 12 noon, lots of toys, activities, all welcome. Please call for details. CatURpillars Babies and Toddlers Activity Session , Shanklin 01983 862485 Thursdays 12.45 - 2.30pm and Fridays 10.00 - 12.00. Ride on car, ball pool, play dough, sorting toys, baby area, singing time and lots more. £1.00 per child £1.50 per family inc healthy drink and snack. NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond 0844 243 6176 Rookley Village Hall, Bumps, Babies and Beyond. It is held on the 1st and 2nd Thurs of each month 9.30-11.30. Time for a chat and a cup of tea while the babies, toddlers and beyond have a play. NCT Bumps & Babies 0844 243 6176 Wootton Bridge Methodist Church, Station Road, Wootton Bridge. Every Tuesday, 10.30am-12.30pm. Bumps & Babies is an informal coffee group, run by volunteers in the NCT, for ALL expectant or new mums. It takes place in Wootton and is a great place to meet other People with small children, share your parenting experiences or ideas and have an informal chat over coffee. NCT Tiny Tots Freshwater 0844 243 6176 West Wight Youth & Community Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater. Every Wednesday, 10am-12pm. We welcome all members and non-members of the NCT, from pregnant women through to parents with children right up to school age. Play areas, craft activities and books.

Easy2name takes labeling to a new dimension, there is now no need to sit and sew labels into your belongings. You can now stamp, stick or tag clothes, saving on time and effort. The EasyStamp is just that, an ink stamp that puts your child’s name effortlessly onto lunchboxes, books, toys, shoes and even clothing. It will withstand 30 washes at 90 degrees and you will get 900 stamps from it, so for £22.95 that’s great value. Individual ink pads are also now available to replace the old ones, once they wear out. The StickEasy labels are a very popular fun product. Just stick one onto the care label of the garment and that’s it. With a wide range of colourful designs to choose from, children will easily recognise which items are theirs. EasyTags are extremely robust buttons etched with your child’s name; they will not fade or fall off. Yet they can be removed and reused when the clothing is outgrown and passed on with the applicator tool.

SureStart Children’s Centre George Street Ryde We offer a wide range of FREE services all year.

01983 617617

Newchurch Nursery school It is with much regret that we have to inform you that Carole Mills (nee Jenkins) passed away on December 5th, 2010 after a short illness. Carole took over as Playgroup Leader of Newchurch Playgroup in September 1990 and in September 1993 the Playgroup moved into a mobile classroom at Newchurch Primary School and became Newchurch Nursery. With the help of the Trustees and parents a huge fund raising effort began and in 1996 the Nursery moved into the first purpose built pre-school premises on the Island. The Nursery has thrived from year to year and offers high quality care in its Baby room for babies aged up to two years. It provides high quality care and education for children aged two – three years in the Nursery room and four year olds work very closely with the Reception class to establish the E.Y.F.S. The Nursery also provides a home from home environment for out of school care up to the age of 12 years. This includes breakfast club, holiday club. The success of Newchurch Nursery is based on the high quality and caring attitude of its staff over the last 20 years and its aim is, as always, to provide a caring and loving environment for all children and to continue Carole’s good work. See advert page 16

Look out for the colourful Fab and Funky range. These gorgeous full colour labels are bang on trend. There are lots of fun designs to match your child’s interests. This range also includes allergy stickers and tags to alert other parents and carers of any dangers to your child.

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Top Things To Do Over The Easter Holidays

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Top Things To Do Over The Easter Holidays

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Places to Visit and Eat

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Places to Visit and Eat

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Seaview Wildlife Encounter is celebrating itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th anniversary Seaview Wildlife Encounter is celebrating itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th anniversary year by hosting the launch of the Isle Of Wight Walking Festival with two guided walks around the park - 9.45am to 11.45am and 1.45pm to 3.35pm. The Festival will be launched at noon by Seaview Wildlife Encounterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own celebrity â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dippy the Penguinâ&#x20AC;?. Fancy dress is optional, but children are encouraged to dress up as penguins, and will be judged at 4pm, after the second guided walk. There will be live music, face painting for the children, and a special Quiz Trail (which will run for the duration of the walking festival). Entry to the Park (Launch Day Only) will be ÂŁ5 per person. For full details of the launch please check these websites for www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk or www.seaviewwildlife.com April 22nd - April 25th Great Mystery Quiz Trail. Seaview Wildlife Encounter A fun educational quiz trail for all the family. Hunt for the wildlife clues hidden around the Park. Find them all and you will win an Easter Egg! The star prize is a giant Easter basket full of goodies! Collect entry form at reception.

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May 7th - Walking Festival Launch Day. The Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary year by hosting the launch of the Isle Of Wight Walking Festival which runs for two weeks from 7th May, 2011 and is sponsored by Wight link and Red Funnel. Dippy the penguin will be the VIP (Very Important Penguin) officially launching the proceedings! See advert page 28

The Needles Park at Alum Bay The Needles Park at Alum Bay is a great fun day out for all the family. The Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous landmark attraction has so much more to enjoy than the stunning views. The Needles Park offers a range of attractions including the spectacular chairlift to the beach to see the Needles Rocks and lighthouse and the world famous coloured sand cliffs. At the sand shop visitors can make their very own unique Alum Bay coloured sand souvenir. Its educational as well as fun at Alum Bay Glass where visitors can watch the fascinating art of glass blowing where craftsman make a variety of items right before your eyes. At the Isle of Wight Sweet Manufactory watch sweets being made and you might even be able to taste the results. There are a variety of Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attractions including a traditional family Carousel and Tea Cup ride, not to mention the games kiosk where you can win a prize every time! New for 2011 are authentic Victorian Swing Boats as well as Vintage Cars where children and adults alike can drive a vintage car around a track. For those dinosaur fans Jurassic Golf is perfect - a 9 hole adventure golf with 3 and 4 par holes, water feature and story boards depicting 9 different dinosaur species. The park has some great shops including the Pier Head Shopping Emporium where you can get your hands on a huge range of souvenirs to suit all tastes and budgets. The park has full catering facilities, a fully licensed bar and some great kiosks serving fresh coffee, ice cream and much more! See advert page 26

www.theneedles.co.uk

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Places to Visit and Eat

Join in the fun at this years IW Spring Garden Show at Robin Hill

Easter weekend promises to be exceptionally busy at Robin Hill this year as the park hosts the Isle of Wight Spring Garden Show over the 3 day Easter Weekend (Sat 23rd - Mon 25th April). The Island’s first main event of the year will be crammed full of things to see and do for the whole family with 3 packed days of entertainment as well as host of garden themed exhibits, quality food & wine, healthy lifestyle, green and art features. Children can get really involved with a host of competitions and challenges to enter Easter wouldn’t be Easter without chocolate and this year Isle of Wight Radio will be hosting a grand Easter Egg trail where you can hunt the park for clues to win some fab chocolate prizes! Budding young garden designers can enter the County Press & Bestival sponsored “Design a Royal wedding Garden in a washing up bowl competition.” Kids can bring the garden along on the Saturday or Sunday to get half price entry to the show and Radio 1’s Rob Da Bank and his wife Josie will be choosing the winners! If children are interested in food, The Robin Hill Smoothie Challenge is a must to enter, just dream up the most amazing smoothie and you might be chosen to come and make it live on stage with the Isle of Wight Radio Presenters, it’s like Masterchef for children! The IW Hospice are also getting joining in the fun. On Sunday 24th April children as well as adults can bring their best Easter Bonnets for a parade at 2.30pm only £1 to enter for the charity, with some great prizes too. On Monday its the return of the village fete favourite the Bonniest Baby competition! Again only £1 to enter for the Hospice at 2.30pm our judges will choose the happiest, smiliest babies in our 2 categories to be crowned the Island’s Bonniest Easter babies all just for fun and to raise a few pounds for the Hospice!

All the details and application forms are available on the IW Spring Garden Show website at www.gardenshow.robin-hill.com so don’t miss out on joining in the Island’s premier Easter event.

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Parties

Caterpillar Music Birthday Parties Each Party is full of fun activities & surprises. We bring magic and song.

01983 617778

Chessell Pottery Parties 01983 531248 Children love painting! We have two children’s’ party packages at Chessell Pottery... Price includes all materials, glazing, firing plus a children’s’ sandwich platter, carton of juice and crisps We will do all we can to make your party a great success. Fired Art Ceramic Studio & The Bead Shop Parties 01983 614455 You can celebrate any occasion. Hen nights, children’s parties, ladies nights and office parties. (See advert page 30)

Fired Art & The Bead Shop Parties

Owl and Monkey Haven

Visit Fired Art Ceramic Cafe in Ryde to decorate a beautiful piece of china chosen from our vast range of pottery, some of which is made in our own studio. Parties are suitable for all age groups, with prices starting from £8.50 inclusive. For parties of six or over we will hand paint a special gift for the birthday boy / girl.

Come and join our ‘cheeky Monkey’s’ at the Owl and Monkey Haven and we will host you a birthday party to remember. Bespoke party packages to suit your child and exclusive hire of the ‘Wise Owl’ Lodge makes a party at the Haven a great birthday venue.

New to Fired Art, a beading / jewellery making party suitable for 8 years and over. No skill required, each party will be tailored to age and will include at least two pieces of jewellery made from our lovely selection of glass beads, with a special present for the birthday girl for parties of six or over.

Parties include a warm welcome, guided tour, keeper talk, choice of activities/arts and crafts, visit from our mascot monkey, picnic box and goodie bags. As a lasting memento of your child’s special day the birthday girl/boy receives a bronze adoption of their favourite animal. All this for just £12.50 per child subject to a minimum booking of eight children.

Normally priced at £12.50 per person, we are offering a special Family Directory discount of £10.00 per head on production of this issue for bead parties of six or more. We also have a lovely range of jewellery made from our beads, a perfect gift for every occasion. Two jewellery making workshops in March; charm bracelets and earrings, please call for details. Food boxes available for all parties.Fabulous evening hen parties by request, bring your own wine! We also have a function/ conference room for hourly or day hire.

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Please contact Miranda Ley on 530885 for more information on how to make a booking. www.owlandmonkeyhaven.co.uk

Owl and Monkey Haven Birthday Parties 01983 530885 The Haven is also proud to be introducing Children’s birthday parties for the Autumn. Keep an eye on our website for more details and packages available. (See ad page 30) Have a Penguin Party 01983 612261 A fully catered Birthday Party at the Park, It’s a fantastic, fact-finding, family, fun birthday day out! 3 hours of fun, fun, fun....... info@seaviewwildlife.com Pony Parties 07748 253899 01983 752502 A pony party to remember, meet the ponies, compete in your own gymkhana, all abilities welcome. Rhythm Time Birthday Parties 07950 501763 Singing, dancing and fun! Personalised for your child. Available for 1-5 year olds. For more information about Rhythm Time Isle of Wight please call. West Wight Disco The Soundtrack to your party. All kinds of music for all kinds of event. email info@westwightaudio.co.uk

0800 118 2484

Competition

Competition Enjoy more of your evenings with Hovertravel

Looking for ways to enjoy the lighter evenings now that summer is approaching? Hovertravel is extending their service across the Solent by two hours from April 1st 2011, giving their customers more time to experience Portsmouth & Southsea or beyond, and still enjoy a speedy 10 min journey across the Solent home later. Families can stay later at Portsmouth and Southsea attractions or have supper before returning to Island, making the day continue past even the grown-ups’ bedtime. Hovertravel together with Mozzarella Joe’s – Southsea’s only restaurant right on the beach, and only a stones throw away from the Hovertravel Terminal, have created a fantastic Southsea Sundowner Meal Deal. The Southsea Sundowner Meal deal includes all-inclusive Hovertravel Day Return and a 2 course meal at Mozarella Joe’s for just £14.95 per person. You’ll find a variety of Mozzarell Joe’s favourites including dishes from our new grill menu, pasta, pizza, burgers & scrumptious desserts. (Customer must return from Southsea on 21:00 service (Sun – Wed) and 21:00 or 22:00 services (Thurs – Sat ) only. Tickets for the Sundowner Deal can be purchased at Ryde Terminal from April 1st. As from April 2011, Hovertravel is extending operating hours by an extra two hours in the evenings. On Thursday, Friday and Saturdays the last service from Ryde to Portsmouth will leave at 21h45 and for Portsmouth to Ryde, the last service will leave Southsea at 22h00. On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays the last service from Ryde to Portsmouth will leave at 20h45 and from Portsmouth to Ryde, the last service will leave Southsea at 21h00. In this issue Hovertravel & Mozzarella Joe’s are offering one lucky family to sample this fantastic new offer – simply answer the question below and submit your entry to The Family Directory. Prize: Family Day Return on the hovercraft + 2 free Main adult meals and 2 free meals for children under 12 years old.

Win a Family Day out at Osborne House or Carisbrooke Castle Carisbrooke Castle’s four-legged ‘famous five’ – donkeys, Jack, Jill, Jimbob, Joseph and Jigsaw - are eagerly waiting to welcoming Easter visitors to their home. Families can visit them in their stables to find out a bit about their pampered life and also in the castle’s equally famous well-house, where for just few minutes a day, they love to demonstrate how the waterwheel once worked to supply the castle with its water. With mighty battlements to march and a keep to climb, Carisbrooke truly is a storybook castle, just perfect for a day out with children. An introductory film narrated by comedian Phill Jupitus, brings the castle characters to life and explains the history of the site in a fun, informative way. Youngsters can dress up as soldiers, enjoy interactive displays, and even fire a medieval cannon or crossbow. Families can pick up a set of bowls and play on the Bowling Green as castle resident King Charles I did to relieve the boredom during his imprisonment.

Families who love the great outdoors can enjoy a day out in the grounds at Osborne House – much as Queen Victoria and her family did. The vast estate gardens are a great place for families to explore – including Swiss Cottage, the charming wooden chalet built for the royal children as a place to learn to cook, clean and grow flowers and vegetable. Each child’s had their own individual garden and personal wheelbarrow, inscribed with their initials, which can still be seen today. Youngsters can also see the royal children’s miniature fort and army barracks and Queen Victoria’s bathing closet. Families can also have fun keeping a look out for the resident Red Squirrels who can be seen scurrying around the lawns or leaping from tree to tree. Inside the house are the intimate royal family rooms still packed full of memorabilia and children will be able to see the original Royal children’s nursery complete with cots, children’s beds and toys, along with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s private rooms and the opulent formal state rooms.

To win simply answer the following question:

“What is the time of the last Hovercraft Service from Southsea to Ryde on a Friday evening after 1st April 2011?”

To win one of the two family tickets, simply answer the following question:

“Name Carisbrooke Castle’s four-legged famous five?”

Details for where to send your answer below

Please remember only one entry per child is permitted, please write clearly with your name address, aged and phone number and email address then send your answer to The Rainbow Directory , PO Box 119, Bembridge, Isle of Wight PO35 5WZ. By the 18th April. Or you can enter the competition if you visit www.thefamilydirectory.co.uk All winners will be notified by phone and by post. If you enter the competition your details will not be passed on.

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Bumps & Babies

Bumps & Babies Informative and affordable antenatal courses The Isle of Wight branch of the national parenting charity NCT is ready and waiting to welcome you onto our informative and affordable antenatal courses. They are a great supplement to those offered by the NHS. We can promise specialist teachers who are qualified to diploma level and who are required to renew their qualifications regularly. It means they have the very latest information and advice available to pass on to the Island’s expectant parents - from the practicalities of coping with labour, to revealing what life is really like when your new baby arrives. NCT is the UK’s largest parenting charity and we have been supporting parents for over 50 years. On the Island, we have 70 members offering friendship, support, advice and fun for bumps, babies and beyond. Let us support you in the build-up to your life-changing day and as your new baby grows (through our social events, baby and toddler groups and skilled breastfeeding advisors). NCT Antenatal classes are affordable and there are plenty of ways to make them even cheaper. We can offer reductions of up to 90% for parents-to-be on a low income. There are concessions for students and for those on government supports. We can also offer you the option to pay in instalments. To find out more about NCT antenatal classes on the Isle of Wight call us on 0844 243 6911. To find out more about the branch, find us on Facebook (look for NCT Isle of Wight) or visit our website www.wightnct.org.uk Remember, you don’t have to be a member to join in and have some family fun! See advert page 36

Nappy Services & Baby Slings IW Real Nappy Network 07833 371144 Not just nappies! IW Real Nappy Network: FREE Two-Week Nappy Trial; Newborn Nappy Hire; gift vouchers; practical gifts. Visit www.iownappies.co.uk Isle of Wight Slingmeet isleofwightslingmeet@yahoo.co.uk If you are interested in trying out a baby/toddler carrier then IOW Slingmeet can help, we have a large selection in our library which can all be hired for a month. Individual advice is available on all types of sling and carrier as well as wearing instructions and safety information. For more information contact Emma by email or search for Isle of Wight Slingmeet on Facebook.

The Baby and Toddler Event At Cowes Yacht Haven 2nd & 3rd April

The Baby and Toddler Event is believed to be the Isle of Wight’s first ever show dedicated to bumps, babes and tots, and any island business that caters for them! Held at Cowes Yacht Haven on 2/3 April, The Baby and Toddler Event will have exhibitors including activity groups, nurseries, gift companies, baby equipment retailers, photographers, fitness and

Buggy Fit Buggy Fit classes usually last an hour and includes a 3 - 5 mile route in total. We start with a warm up which includes a power walk or a run with buggy to raise the heart rates and start the fat burning!!! We then move onto group exercises specifically designed to strengthen and tone particular muscle groups and enable us to cope with the demands of motherhood. We then cool down and stretch! Benefits of Buggyfit l

Effective and safe postnatal workout with qualified postnatal

areas, plus a buggy park with baby-slings available. The cafe/

Mix of cardiovascular and strength training

snack area and bar will be open too!

Improved posture and core conditioning.

Great for fat burning.

Motivation to meet regularly to exercise – 1 hour social class

Bring baby/babies. No crèche or babysitter.

health professionals. There will be a demonstration area for activ-

instructor.

ity groups, and informative talks, dedicated feeding and changing

Tickets are £5 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children). From

with time to chat to other mums.

each ticket sold £2 will go to Barely Born - the Isle of Wight Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Appeal.

Group support for new mums.

Each ticket will also double as a raffle ticket. Check the website

Safe prenatal workout with your next!

www.thebabyandtoddlerevent.co.uk for more details.

Stress relieving.

Your first class is a FREE session. Bring water and wear trainers. For more information please contact Dominic Bellamy see advert.

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AbcLiving Title Healthy

Bumps & Babies FREE Jackson Baby Wipes

Work smarter rather than harder! By Alex Tana

We have 10 packs of Jackson Reece Baby Wipes which are 100% bio degradable

We often hear the expression “work smarter but not harder”; but what does it actually mean?

New Rigid label to wipes moist and fresh 99% of the ingredients

Whatever work you are involved, being a parent and running a home or running a home based / small business or working for someone, work takes a lot of our time and energy. And at this time of financial restrictions the temptation is to work “harder”. Why not “smarter?”

are derived from vegetable or plant extracts Dermatologically Hypoallergenic. Approved pH Balanced Made in the United Kingdom. Not tested on animals Unscented / fragrance free Formula.

To get your free pack call or text 07779 239122

1. Work harder ~ a fantastic way to ruin your heath, damage your family and social life, get stressed and in the end, often produce very little additional income. Or you are a maniac of “diy” in the broadest sense, you literally want to do everything yourself in the illusion that you will save money 2. Work smarter ~ using your skills and interests to do what you can and love to do best and delegating to others the rest, having a good time and resources management, focusing on urgencies and priorities rather that your moods.

Bump, Bambino and Beyond

Sunday 10th April 2011 from 12 noon until 4pm. Rookley Country Park is very proud to be creating its very first baby fayre - “Bump, Bambino and Beyond”, taking place on Sunday 10th April 2011 from 12 noon until 4pm. Free entry and free parking for all. Free fruit for the first 100 children and free goody bags to the first 100 adults / families to attend. We are also including free children’s entertainment and activities area, so you can browse the exhibitors without the worry of amusing your little ones. We are creating a relaxed, friendly and informative afternoon for parents/parents to be and family members. From professional family photography, nursery information and baby essentials to party ideas, gifts, pampering area for tired parents and more. Rookley Country Park hosts a family friendly restaurant and bar, children’s outside play area, crazy golf and inside arcade, plus baby changing facilities and disabled toilets. We are excited to be raising money for a worthy charity - Naomi House Children’s Hospice. We will be exhibiting some second hand stalls filled with childrens cloths, toys and accessories. ALL money raised from these stalls will be donated to the charity. Please call Clare on 01983 721606 or email

clare@islandviewholidays.co.uk for more information.

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Cowes Chiropractic Clinic Here at Cowes Chiropractic Clinic Esme Connelly & Rebecca Taylor see many VERY new patients - only a few days or weeks old. Everyone’s route into the world is deemed to be the same but not every birth is without it’s complications - long labours, the cord around the baby’s neck, caesarean delivery, breech positioning etc. This can cause the baby’s skeleton to misalign which affects the way nerves function and can also cause discomfort. These factors can have a bearing on the baby’s future development and affect their feeding and sleeping. Babies generally respond well to receiving chiropractic treatment and often enjoy it! Many symptoms an older child may display; lack of concentration, disruptive behaviour and poor co-ordination, can be attributed to their complicated birth or a recent trauma. In addition to Rebecca and Esme, Phil Milner also offers chiropractic treatment to children to help maintain their sporting fitness to compete at the highest level.

FREE 15 minute chiropractic assessments available

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Healthy Living

Services

Creedence Training 01983 759213 You have lost your identity in the family mix and want to be more confident. Re-connect with the real you and regain confidence on my powerful one-day workshop ‘7 Stepping Stones to Re-building Confidence in Yourself’. Call Maggie Currie, International Confidence Coach, today or visit www.creedencetraining.co.uk David Churchill 07980 489151 Insurance island representative, for dental, optical, specialist, therapy. NHS health top up plan family plan children FREE. Forever Living Aloe Vera Products 07785 348773 Want more energy. Want your children to be fit and well. For the purest Aloe products in the world. Exciting job oppourtunities also available, call Nancy or visit www.foreverliving.com Wikaniko (Lyn’s Green Biz) 07779 239122 Wikaniko (we-can-eco) provide a range of health and well being items - including vitamins, aloe vera, essential oils and magnotherapy products. www.lynsgreenbiz.co.uk

Find us on Facebook The Family Directory ‘My feet are killing me’ You have heard that phrase before! Why don’t we appreciate the importance of them? If only some of us had a foot check-up before problems occur. Chiropody & Podiatry are words relating to care & the repair of feet. We do not look after them until they hurt or we can no longer reach. ‘Fallen arches’ can cause knee, hip, lower back, neck ache & pain in your feet. If one of your legs is shorter than the other, this can cause back defects. You could spend a lot of money with a Chiropractor or Osteopath as a result. Jason Mansell from Isle Of Wight Feet can help with the following services: l l l l l l l l

Chiropody Podiatry Specialist Shoe-Making & Modification Orthotic Insoles Wide & Deep Shoe Sales Doctor Detox Far-Infra Red Therapy Cabin Circulation Booster Magnet Therapy

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Services

Do you have room for one more? There is currently a great demand for foster carers across the Island, in particular for teenagers. As the Local Authority Fostering and Adoption Team we are able to offer high quality support to our foster carers. As one of our foster carers you will be working with a team of dedicated staff who will be on hand to provide you with support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our experienced team are always available to give you all of the advice that you will need to enable you to successfully look after the children and young people in your care. If you want to make a difference to a child’s life and you have “Room for One More”, contact us for more information on 01983 566011.

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Services for the Home

Services

Moving Home - Choosing an Estate Agent Paul Wheeler Solicitor

When considering selling your home your first port of call will usually be an estate agent. The agent will be crucial to the successful sale of your property. Choose him or her carefully. You should obtain a market appraisal from at least two and preferably three agents and ask them to justify their valuation with comparisons to other properties that have sold locally. Anyone can give a high valuation figure, but actually obtaining it is another matter. Is the valuation the result of the agent’s experience and knowledge of the area or are you being told what you want to hear. Most agents will sell on a commission only basis but with low priced properties there may be a minimum fee. Some agents will fix their commission as a percentage of the asking price, not the sale price. It is not necessarily a good idea to negotiate a lower rate of commission. The whole point of selling by commission is to give the agent the incentive to market your home enthusiastically. It is common to appoint an agent as a ‘sole agent’ for a fixed period of time. You can still sell your home privately during this period but you cannot instruct another agent. If you do and either agent sells the property you risk having to pay commission to both! Some agents do not tie you into a fixed period contract and if the arrangement does not prove satisfactory you can bring it to an end. It is possible to appoint more than one agent either on a joint commission basis so that whichever of them sells your home they split the commission (joint sole agency) or as multiple agents where whichever agent sells your property takes the whole commission. Family and friends may recommend a particular agent and this is clearly a good starting point. You will become very reliant on the efforts your agent makes both in finding a suitable buyer and managing the chain when a sale is agreed and you need to establish a good rapport with them. So take all these considerations into account and make your decision to appoint your agent to sell your home. It’s as personal as that. Along the way compromises may have to be made both in achieving a realistic and fair sale price and also in fixing a mutually acceptable completion date – but I will talk about these another time.

How to own a house without being on the legal title?

If you own a house then you will have your title registered at the Land Registry. That is simple enough. No more than four people can be registered as the legal owners and it should go without saying that all owners must be 18 or over and not bankrupt. So how can you be an owner without a registered title? Answer: A Declaration of Trust. Under English law, ownership of the legal title of a house is distinct from the ownership of the beneficial title. In essence, this means that you may own the house but are not entitled to the proceeds of sale when it is sold. This is arranged by the legal owners stating that they hold the property under a trust on whatever terms set out in the trust deed. The trust can be very flexible and protect monies invested or ensure someone has the right to live in a house. Some common uses are:l l

Protect parents’ capital invested in a son or daughter’s first purchase. Protect unequal contributions of capital to a purchase by unmarried couples and provision for sale if

required by one partner. l l

Set out the terms and proportions under which a commercial property may be held by business partners. Help protect capital asset of a couple where one owner is self-employed and may be liable to future

substantial financial claims against his business. To be most effective, Declarations of Trust should be signed when the property is first purchased. Remember always take legal advice to ensure that all parties to the document receive independent legal advice. Paul Wilks.

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Local Business Services & Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Cloth & Comfort 07542 530702 Your little American store. For ever popluar alterations, also curtains and cushions to order. Catalogues available.

Noble Childcare Agency 01983 245352 Now recruiting babysitters and nannies, exciting childcare opportunities, temporary and permanent positions.

Blushing Blooms Florist 01983 612367 Beautiful flowers for all occasions. Traditional and contemporary design with a twist Give flowers for new born baby, birthday, Thank you, Anniversaries, new home, 3D funeral tributes and lots more. www.blushing-blooms.co.uk

The Utility Warehouse Discount Club 07779 239122 Do you need more money? Looking for a second income? We have a solution for all this and more with a unique home based professional business. For more information, call Lyn.

Cowes Quality Food 01983 210724 Delicious home made celebration cakes, puddings, crumbles, soups and locally sourced meals delivered to your door or see us at farmers markets. www.cowesqualityfoods.co.uk Lewis Wheeler Fitness Pilates classes Newport, Mondays 6pm Unitarian Church, to book online visit; www.isleofwightpilates.com

Wikaniko [own brand products] 07779 239122 Want to increase your income? In business or fundraising? Sell your Own-Brand eco-friendly beauty products & toiletries! www.lynsgreenbiz.co.uk

07791 621040

TGPromotions.com Ltd 07533 777371 At TGPromotions.com we promote businesses online using whichever disciplines and technologies are most suitable. Be it Facebook fan pages, blogs, web pages or full e-commerce sites. All cheaper than you’d expect. Green the Wight What can you do to make the Island a greener place to live, work and visit? www.greenthewight.com

07890 115547

Tax Returns Services Specialising in Self Employment & Small Business 01983 531306 Experienced accountant, competitive rates, friendly family run business Island based call Lee for more information.

Job Opportunities Barefoot Books 07779 239122 Become a Barefoot Books Ambassador and make money working from home - with the right balance of career and family. Visit Lyn-Blackledge.barefootbooks.com Forever Living Aloe Vera Products Exciting job oppourtunities available. call Nancy www.foreverliving.com

07785 348773

Jamie at Home Party Plan Consultant Dee Jones 01983 609556 Get paid to party! See website for details: www.jamieathome.me/deejones

07595582894

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Island Families

Photography Martin, Natalie, Charlotte & Adam Why do you like living in Newport

We have recently moved to Newport (after living in Carisbrooke for 3 years) and actually really like it. We love the fact that we can walk to the shops/ library/cinema within a matter of minutes and also the fact that Newport is pretty central.

Favourite Local Park

Church Litten is now a firm favourite with the children as it’s an inevitable stop off every time we go into town. When we visit my parents in Brighstone we like walking up to the play-park there too.

Rosalind Whistance

Favourite Local Club / Class

Charlotte does ballet with Shirley Stone (Elmwood School of Dancing), we haven’t found anything for Adam yet!

Stewart, Lee, Molly, Harrison and Stanley Churchward

Favourite Child - Friendly Restaurant

Why do you like living in Newbridge?

We don’t go out to eat very often, but occasionally we go to the Horse and Groom at Ningwood. We do lots of cooking at home. I am a Pampered Chef consultant and own lots of kitchen tools and equipment. Charlotte and Adam love helping me in the kitchen but I think they enjoy eating the finished product more!

We live in Newbridge a beautiful rural village close to Calbourne. It is also located close to Yarmouth primary school which is the fantastic school my children attend. As a bonus we are very close to Brighstone forest and Calbourne mill.

Favourite Place on the Island

The Needles.

Anywhere with friends! The Island is such a beautiful place we just can’t pick a favourite.

Best Children’s Book

Favourite Local Park Favourite Local Club / Class

West Wight Dance Troupe – Slightly biased! Street dance Choreography. Fun community classes.

Again there are too many to choose from, Charlotte has just started to read my old Enid Blyton books.

Favourite Child – Friendly Restaurant

Favourite Beach

Favourite Place on the Island

We love the beach at Brighstone in the winter and Colwell Bay in the summer.

The Horse and Groom in Shalfleet.

Yarmouth - Its fantastic school, Harbour and local shops. The river Yar, the Lifeboat, the Castle, the Pubs, the Church, the Views. A beautiful setting and the place we spend most of our time when we are not at home.

Best Children’s Book Flat Stanley.

Favourite Beach.

Appley Beach Ryde.

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Help for Children What can I do if I need to support a child who has been bereaved? At some point most of us will face the death of someone close to us. This can be a difficult experience for adults, but equally as complicated for children. It is estimated that about 400 island children per year experience the death of someone significant in their lives. YMCA Children’s Bereavement Service has been set up to help children and young adults from 0 to their 19th birthdays to cope with the impact of bereavement. Appointments can now be made with the service for children and young people who live on the Isle of Wight. Not all children will need the same level or type of support when someone close to them dies. The service encourages children to grieve in a healthy way through offering one-to-one counselling and practical support. Access to group sessions, health promotion advice and community based support programmes are also offered. A helpline and website is available for children affected by bereavement, as well as for adults who are supporting them. We encourage any adult who knows of a child that has recently been affected by bereavement to please get in touch with us. For more information please contact 01983 861072 or email cbs@ymca-fg.org

Aiming High – Daycamps for Children with severe and complex needs. Daycamps at YMCA Winchester House have been successfully running for over four years offering holiday care and activities for children from 4 - 14 years. For the last 2 years YMCA Winchester House has been part of the Aiming High for disabled children scheme, enabling children with disabilities to attend daycamps alongside their mainstream peers supported by specialist staff.

We offer a range of support from a ‘buddy’ to 1:1 or higher. After the initial enquiry children are offered a home visit to assess their needs and are then allocated either 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 specialist playworker. The playworkers support the children to join in the activities or adapt the programme to suit each child’s needs. If you would like more information about the Daycamps please telephone Diana Jeffries on 01983 862441 ext 2209 or go to the website www.ymca-fg.org

Nettlecombe Farm. Nettlecombe Farm in Whitwell is now offering a variety of activities for disabled children and their families and carers though the government’s Aiming High for Disabled Children programme. The vision behind the initiative, which at a local level, is jointly run by the Isle of Wight Council and the NHS, is “for all families with disabled children to have the support they need to live ordinary family lives as a matter of course”. The owner of Nettlecombe Farm Jose Morris said “We are delighted to offer our facilities to disabled children who live on the Island. We have a number of disabled children who visit from the mainland and have often thought how rewarding it would be to be able to offer something to local children with disabilities. The Aiming High programme has allowed us to do this and we very much look forward to making a difference to the lives of these children and their families. For more information please see ad page 39 or call 01983 730783 email aiminghigh@nettlecombefarm.co.uk visit www.nettlecombefarm.co.uk

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