Time for Tots Magazine Winter 2018 by Time for Tots

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The local guide from bump to 5

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Christmas

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Activities & Events

News, Articles, Classes, Weekly Activities Timetable Competitions, Vouchers and plenty more...

Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, Rushden, Thrapston and Surrounding Areas

Corby International Pool & Lodge Park Sports Centre Crèche £3.10 for 1 hr, £5.20 for 2 hrs: LPSC 9.30—11.25am Mon/Wed/Fri Pool 9.25—11.25am Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri & 12.25—2.25 Mon/Wed/Fri Shop and Swim at Corby Pool Crèche

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The Crèche classes coincide with our morning fitness classes in the gym!

Children aged 3 months to 5 years old. Why not let us look after your children while you go shopping then come back for a free swim. Available during crèche opening times. Price includes a free swimming session for one parent/ guardian. Booking essential, places can be booked up to 1 week in advance. Payment required at time of booking.

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Party packages are available at both facilities. Includes Crèche “Fun Play” (our Crèche facility is available to hire), Soft Play, Football, Cheerleading, Archery, Swim & Supervised Diving. For further info contact either facility. Visit www.corby.gov.uk/partyhire Pre‐school gym and movement, our sessions run every Thursday throughout term time to help develop your children’s social, physical, language, education, imagination and co‐ordination skills. Please call LPSC for more information or to make a booking.

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Winter 2018 Contents

t’s the most magical time of the year again! Get out those diaries and start planning your festive season. Plenty to keep the little ones entertained this December with Christmas activities, pantomimes and grottos galore! See our guide starting on page 10. Turn to page 61 for your chance to win a family ticket to Wicksteed’s ‘Magical Christmas Experience’ or a family ticket to see The Castle Theatre’s pantomime ‘Cinderella’ this December. Our fourth and final instalment of “40 things to do in Northamptonshire before your child starts school”, is on pages 8 to 9. We hope you’ve found the feature useful this year and got a few ideas for things to do. Winter always sees a rise in the number of bugs circulating around. Leah Salmon, from The Naturally You Clinic, has written some tips for us on how we can help ourselves and our children to stay bug free this winter. Of course all 2 to 10 years olds are now entitled to a flu vaccine every winter to keep them free from the flu. The 0 to 19 Health Visiting Team have written a myth-busting article for us on the Fluenz Programme to answer any questions you may have. Have a fantastic Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

Vanessa

4 Tots News 8 40 things to do in Northamptonshire before your child starts school 10 Christmas Activities & Events 20 Winter Events Calendar 28 Time for Crafters 31 Clubs and Classes 32 Featured Class: Little Kickers 38 The Fluenz Programme 40 Party Services 41 Pregnancy, Birth & Babies 42 Birth Announcements 44 Business Opportunities & Services 45 Business Mum 46 Childcare Directory 50 Time for Mum 51 Bugs Be Gone - Winter Tips 52 Health & Beauty Blog 53 Weekly Activities Timetable 60 Competitions Page 62 Special Offers 63 Index of Advertisers

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Vanessa Simpson - Editor Leanne Houghton - Sales & Admin Support Congratulations to Zara from Wellingborough who won our Facebook competition to be our winter cover model! Zara stars on our front cover alongside the cast of the Royal & Derngate’s pantomime “Peter Pan”, which is running from the 7th to the 30th December. Book tickets online at: www.royalandderngate.co.uk Whilst every effort is taken to ensure the content of this magazine is up to date and accurate, ‘Time for Tots’ cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Neither does ‘Time for Tots’ endorse any of the companies, products or services that are advertised. Copyright on all written material and artwork produced by the ‘Time for Tots’ team remains with ‘Time for Tots’.

Clip ‘n Climb comes Tots News to Wicksteed Park Stars of Peter Pan Come to Northampton And we took our competition winner to meet them

arren Day, Flawless,The Grumbleweeds and Abigail Dever brought a touch of early Christmas magic to Northampton in September as they officially launched Peter Pan, this year’s swashbuckling Royal & Derngate pantomime, with a photo call at Northampton’s Riverside Hub play centre. You may have seen we ran a competition through our Facebook page for one lucky reader to meet the stars at the press launch and have their photo taken for our Winter front cover. Our lucky winner was little Zara, age 4, from Wellingborough. The normally bubbly Zara was uncharacteristically shy (her parents tell us!) when meeting the stars but she agreed to pose with them and we got the lovely shot that’s now displayed on our cover. Peter Pan runs from Friday 7th to Sunday 30th December. Packed to the crows-nest with laughout-loud comedy, spectacular special effects, music and action, audiences shouldn’t leave it any longer to hook tickets to Northampton’s high-flying pantomime adventure, Peter Pan, or they’ll be forced to walk the plank. For more information or to book tickets, call the Box Office on 01604 624811 or visit:

www.royalandderngate.co.uk

Clip ‘n Climb is the most awesome family climbing attraction around – and Wicksteed Park is super excited to announce it is opening in the next few weeks. The amazing climbing challenges provide oodles of fun for everyone aged four and upwards and it’s all indoors, out of the cold and the rain…..yay! The Clip ‘n Climb clipper system means you can climb any challenge on your own and still be safe and there are a wide variety of different activities catering for all kinds of skill levels. So everyone, from toddlers to grandmas can experience a unique way of reaching new heights and create unforgettable fun memories.

www.wicksteedpark.org

Party with Tots Play this Christmas

he multi-activity developmental play classes are hosting two Christmas Parties on Sunday 16th December at Ise Lodge Community Centre in Kettering. The parties will include Christmassy singing, signing, sensory play and bubbles! Plus a few stalls. 10 am to 11am is for Social Tots and 11am to 12 noon is for Discovery Tots. Just £8 per child, which includes a gift and light refreshments, and open to everyone, not just those who attend Tots Play classes. Booking is essential. Contact:

totsplaykettering@gmail.com

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Barbara Hooton School of Dancing Launch New Class For Little Ones

he Barbara Hooton School of Dancing are starting a new class for little ones at The Studio in Earls Barton. Their Wednesday class is full at present so they’re launching this new class for children who have just started school and would like to dance. The new class is Ballet and Tap for beginners, for those aged from 4 years old, and will be on Thursdays 4pm to 5pm. www.barbarahootonschoolofdancing.co.uk

Winter Storm Expected In Peterborough this December

he A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity that built, owns and operates world-famous 100mph new steam locomotive No. 60163 Tornado, is delighted to announce that the locomotive will be spending the remainder of 2018 and early 2019 on the Nene Valley Railway near Peterborough hauling its Santa Steam Specials, Mince Pie Specials, Winter Steam Specials and conducting some Driver Experience days. For more information about the Santa Steam Specials turn to page 15.

www.nvr.org.uk

Free Town Centre Parking in Kettering this Festive Season

ll council owned car parks in Kettering town centre are providing free parking for shoppers in the run up to Christmas. Parking will be free on Thursday 6th, 13th & 20th December after 3pm, Saturday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd December all day, and every Sunday. www.thisiskettering.com/christmas

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Christmas in Corby

Town Centre & Willow Place

ith over 170 stores, including your favourite high street brands, Corby Town Shopping and Willow Place is your one stop shop for Christmas gifts and festive fun this Christmas. Stores will stay open late in the run-up to the big day and you can enjoy free festive entertainment too. Don’t forget to visit Santa in his grotto on December weekends. Admission is just £2, including a gift. Corby’s first ever illuminated Christmas Carnival on Saturday 15th December at 4pm promises to make this Christmas really sparkle! Watch the parade as it wends its way around the town centre streets with a cavalcade of light, dance, music and regal glamour. The town centre has seen major investment in recent years, so it’s well worth a visit if you haven’t been for some time. Gone is the old multi-storey car park to be replaced by a new surface car park offering low cost parking with easy access to the shops. Find out more about all the Christmas activities in Corby town centre by searching Willow Place on Facebook and Twitter or visiting:

www.willowplace.co.uk

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Launching soon!

Clip ‘n Climb is the most awesome family climbing attraction around – and we, at Wicksteed Park, are super excited to announce its opening in the next few weeks. Clip ‘n Climb provides amazing climbing challenges and oodles of fun for everyone aged four and upwards and it’s all indoors, out of the cold and the rain…yey!

Get in touch to find out more... Email: clipnclimb@wicksteedpark.org Phone: 01536 512475

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40 Things to do in Northamptonshire... ...before your child starts school Our fourth and final instalment of 40 things to do in Northamptonshire before your child starts school....

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Visit Santa!

Santa makes several visits to Northamptonshire in the run up to the big day so you can see him in a whole host of different locations. Turn to our Christmas What’s On guide for where he’ll be appearing this season. No festive season is complete without a visit to the big man. Remember to take your Christmas list!

Visit the West Lodge Christmas Experience West Lodge really go to town when it comes to Christmas creating a very magical experience. Children can visit Santa in his wonderful grotto (we’re sure it’s the real Santa too), take part in a live nativity play, make reindeer food and write their Christmas letters. As well as all the usual fun of the farm. The West Lodge Christmas Experience is very popular and can get booked up very quickly so we strongly recommend you book online first: www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk

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Watch The Polar Express

Watching Christmas films is all part of the build up and excitement for the big day and one of the best Christmas films EVER has to be The Polar Express! A firm favourite with young and old.

Beckworth Emporium is home to a large ice rink every festive season where people of all ages can enjoy a go at Ice Skating. They hold special parent and toddler sessions too with special twin blade bob-skates for little ones and push along penguins to make things as easy and fun as possible. Pushchairs are allowed on the ice during these sessions too. Book your time slot online at: www.iceemporium.com Please mention Time for Tots when responding to an advertisement

Go to a Pantomime

Make a snowman

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Read books together with a mug of hot chocolate!

Pantomimes are great fun for all ages and you’re almost guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face. We’re lucky to have several fantastic theatres in this area so a choice of shows to see. Turn to page 18 for our guide. We’re giving away tickets to see ‘Cinderella’ at The Castle Theatre this Christmas. Turn to our competitions page for details on how to enter.

If we’re fortunate enough to have some snow in the winter then an afternoon making a snowman is a wonderful family activity. There is plenty of fun to be had in the snow making snow angels and having friendly snow ball fights! Sledging too although we’ve listed this as a separate activity below!

On a cold winter’s day there’s nothing more comforting than snuggling up on the sofa reading books together with a mug of hot chocolate! Reading is so beneficial to children too.

Go Sledging

If we get some snow sledging is another fantastic activity to do with your children. If we don’t get the snow though the SnoZone at Milton Keynes offers family sledging sessions, as well as ski-ing and snowboarding. Visit www.snozoneuk.co.uk for more information.

Spend an afternoon in an indoor play centre with friends

Indoor play centres are a godsend for letting the children burn off some energy when it’s cold outside and they’re bouncing off the walls at home! If you visit with friends too the children have even more fun and the parents get to catch up over a cuppa.

Buy a present for someone else

There’s no better time than Christmas for thinking of others and teaching children the importance of giving as well as receiving. Take your children shopping to choose a present for a family member. Or better still buy a present for a complete stranger who is less fortunate. Operation Christmas Child is a fantastic scheme for giving gifts to children around the world who would otherwise get nothing at Christmas. The deadline is usually in November though so you have to be organised early to take part. There are usually plenty of other schemes to take part in however, organised by local churches or supermarkets, donating gifts and/or food. To advertise call 0845 6439687 or e-mail info@timefortots.co.uk

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Christmas Activities The Christmas Experience

Christmas Party

26th November to 24th December

Friday 7th December, 6.15pm to 7.45pm

at West Lodge Rural Centre

he Christmas Experience at West Lodge Farm is where magical memories are made for you and your little ones with visitors returning year after year. Activities include: • A visit to see Father Christmas in his magical grotto and then to the Elves toy shop to choose your gift. • Participation in the live nativity play. • Access to the Elves village where you can make some magical reindeer food (free) and visit the Elves post office to write a letter to Father Christmas. • Opportunity to take your own photograph with Father Christmas • All of the above plus the usual fun on the farm including animal activities, piglet racing, free barrel rides, indoor and outdoor adventure play areas and free access to the heated indoor adventure barn. • Licensed restaurant and festive food. Tickets sell out quickly for this popular event so book yours online now at:

www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk

at Cheeky Monkees

riday 7th December sees the return of the annual Cheeky Monkees Christmas party! Always extremely popular, this event embraces all that is magical and fun for your little ones in the run up to Christmas. The amazing DJ Rizzo and disco will involve all of your children with fun party games and challenges with plenty of prizes for everyone. They also have their crafting table upstairs in the party rooms were you can make special decorations for your Christmas tree. The elf helper will be on hand to help you decorate Christmas biscuits to bag up and take home. And it wouldn’t be a party without the big man himself! Santa will be paying a visit during his busy December schedule, talking to all the children and handing out a present to every child. All of the above is included in your ticket price of just £7.50 per child. This was a very popular event last year that could have sold out 3 times over so grab your ticket as soon as possible! Contact us on 01536 443310 to buy yours today or pop in any time.

www.cheeky-monkees.co.uk

Breakfast with Santa & his Elves at The Holiday Inn Corby

Sunday 23rd December

family fun event! Enjoy a full breakfast (Full English and continental) at the Holiday Inn in Corby with a surprise visit from Santa and his Elves! 8am to 11am. £10 per person. 1 adult goes free with every 2 child places booked.

www.hicorby.com

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Magical Christmas at Wicksteed Park

Selected dates in December

ake a magical ride on Wicksteed’s Festive Train to meet Santa’s reindeer, enjoy a story with Mrs Claus and meet Santa Claus himself! The full experience includes: • Festive Train Journey • Meeting Santa’s Reindeer and learning about their naughty antics! • Reindeer Food making • Story time with Mrs Claus • Meeting Santa • A Christmas gift to take home • Carousel, Sway Rider and Snakes & Ladders rides The wonderful Christmas experience will run throughout the festive period. Kids (<16): £12, Adults: £5, Family (2 adults & 2 children): £30.

www.wicksteedpark.org

Santa’s Storytime

www.minimeadowsfarm.com Open 10am - 5pm every day (Closed 25th, 26th, 31st Dec and 1st Jan)

at Bosworths Garden Centre, Burton Latimer

6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December oin Santa as he reads one of his favourite stories then join in a sing-a-long. Every child will receive a gift from Santa. Aimed at pre-school children. Booking essential. Visit:

www.bosworthsgc.co.uk

Family Festive Weekend at Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre

8th & 9th December isit the Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre for a weekend of festivities, including children’s activities, festive refreshments and Christmas shopping. 10am to 4pm daily.

Email: nenewetlands@wildlifebcn.org

Only £5 entry Farm animals 8th December - CAROL SINGERS - CHRISTMAS PARTY (2-5 yrs)* 15th December - BRASS BAND - CHRISTMAS PARTY (5-10 yrs)* *pre-booking online essential, see Facebook page for details

Play areas Cafe PLUS... Festive Crafting 8th, 9th,15th & 16th Dec (£3 per child)

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Santa & Steam! at Nene Valley Railway

Selected dates between 24th Nov and 24th Dec

Christmas Parties with Tots Play

Sunday 16th December oin Tots Play, at the Ise Lodge Community Centre, for some Christmassy singing, signing, sensory play and fun with bubbles! Plus a few stalls. Social Tots party 10am to 11am, Discovery Tots party 11.30am to 12.30pm. Tickets £8 which includes a gift and light refreshments. Booking essential. Contact Laura at:

totsplaykettering@gmail.com

Pop-Up Ice Rink

ene Valley ra i l way ’s Santa and steam has been running almost as long as the railway has been in existence and they work on making it a little better each year. Santa Steam experience starts with a welcome from the station staff - entertainment is provided at busy weekends. This is followed by an exciting visit to Santa’s log cabin where each child receives a special present from the old gentleman himself. Following a short wait families then join the steam hauled, decorated train for a fun-filled ride to Peterborough and return. It’s always a party atmosphere within the classic class carriages. Like all visitors to Santa steam the children will have visited Santa’s grotto and got their presents before everybody sits down for the exciting steam train trip. Drinks and a mince pie will be served to the adults and the children get a drink, a cracker and some sweet treats too. When it seems it can’t get any more exciting Santa pops by to say hello once again. Dates and times can be found online where you can also book your tickets. They sell out fast though so don’t delay!

www.nvr.org.uk

In Kettering’s Market Place

Saturday 1st, 8th & 15th December his FREE pop-up ice rink will be in Kettering’s Market Place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 1st, 8th & 15th December. No need to book - just turn up! Time slots may be allocated in busy periods on a first come first served basis.

www.thisiskettering.com

12 Days of Christmas Trail in Kettering Town Centre

1st, 8th, 15th, 20th, 21st & 22nd December ick up a map from the Manor House Museum, between 10am and 4pm daily, and explore Kettering Town Centre to find 12 clues in different shops then claim your treat! Free to enter.

www.thisiskettering.com

Santa’s Wonderland at Rushden Transport Museum & Railway

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December

he Goods Shed has been transformed into Santa’s Wonderland! Meet Santa in his grotto and enjoy a superb magic show, fairground rides and a host of other exciting treats, including a Christmas Craft Fair. Tickets are available to purchase online. Only £10 for children aged 1 to 15 years, £7 for the under 1s, & £5 for adults. Tickets include 1 fairground ride. Extra charges for other rides.

www.rhts.co.uk

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Festive Family Fun Weekends at Mini Meadows Farm

8th, 9th, 15th and 16th December

ome and join the festive family fun weekends at Mini Meadows Farm this December. As well as meeting the lovely farm animals and exploring the huge indoor play area, get involved in the Christmas crafting, make some reindeer food and write a letter to Santa. Carol singers will be performing on the 8th, and a brass band on the 15th.

Tots Winter Wonderland Party

8th December

nd don’t forget the Winter Wonderland Party on the 8th December for 2 to 5 year olds, where they’ll have snow much fun with a festive disco, snow machine and winter themed games (party tickets must be pre-booked online)!

www.minimeadowsfarm.com

Christmas Sing-A-Long at West Lodge Rural Centre

11th, 14th, 18th & 19th December

traditional festive evening for all the family and friends to enjoy. Visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto and then the Elves toy shop to choose your gift. Enjoy a delicious 2 course carvery supper and sing a mixture of traditional and modern carols around the christmas tree with farmer Mo. Finishing off with a live nativity play in the display barn with all the farmyard animals. Booking essential. Book online at:

www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk

Giant Snowglobe at Bosworths Garden Centre

Daily from 17th November to 24th December ring your family and friends along for a festive fun filled time in the life size snowglobe at Burton Latimer and take away a photo or usb key with all your photos of your time in the globe. £12.50 for a group of up to 5 people. Booking advised for weekend or after school visits:

www.bosworthsgc.co.uk

SUNDAY 23RD DECEMBER

BREAKFAST

WITH SANTA AND HIS ELVES Family fun event - enjoy a full breakfast (Full English and continental) at the hotel with a surprise visit from Santa and his elves!

TIME: 8:00AM - 11:00AM PRICE: £10.00 PER PERSON 1X ADULT FREE WITH EVERY 2 CHILD PLACES BOOKED Subject to availability. Full pre-payment and pre booking required. Holiday Inn Corby - Kettering A43 | Geddington Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8ET Tel: 01536 401020 Web: www.hicorby.com Email: events@hicorby.com @holidayinncorby

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Santa’s Grottos Corby Town Centre

Every weekend in December

ome and meet Santa in his own little grotto in Corby Town Centre any Saturday or Sunday in December. He’ll be there 11am to 5pm on Saturdays and 11am to 4pm on Sundays. Admission £2 which includes a gift. Remember to bring your Christmas present list with you!

www.willowplace.co.uk

Bosworths Garden Centre

Various dates in December

ring the children to see Santa in his magical grotto. Each child will receive a quality gift from Santa. £7.50 per child. Open every Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm, from 24th November to 23rd December. Plus 6th & 13th December, 4pm to 7pm, 20th Dec, 11am to 4pm, 21st Dec 11am to 5pm and 24th Dec 9.30am to 3pm.

www.bosworthsgc.co.uk

Swansgate Centre

Saturday 8th & 15th December

eet Santa Claus and his elves in the Swansgate Centre in Wellingborough on Saturday 9th or 16th December, 10am to 3pm, and take home a free gift (subject to availability).

Newlands Shopping Centre

Selected dates in November and December

hristmas Fun in the Newlands Shopping Centre! Visit Santa in his Grotto and receive a gift and signed photo from Santa. Plus Magic Mirror! Grotto located in the old Body Shop (opposite Boots). £10 per child. Open every Thursday, 4pm to 8pm, until 20th December and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm, up until Christmas Eve

www.newlandsshopping.com

Berzerk Soft Play Centre Monday 17th to Friday 21st December

ome to Berzerk and meet Santa this Christmas. Leading up to the big day Santa is stopping by the Berzerk Grotto to welcome children and give out gifts. You can even have your photo taken with the man himself! A professional family photographer will be ready and waiting to capture that special moment (additional fee). Grotto open from 11.30am to 1.30pm and 4pm to 6pm daily. £3 per child, includes present from Santa. No booking required.

www.berzerkleisure.co.uk

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Stanwick Lakes W 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 21st & 22nd December

alk through snow-dusted fir trees to meet Santa in his cosy workshop. £6 per child, includes present, trail and craft making in the Visitor Centre. Book your time slot online or ring 01933 625522.

www.stanwicklakes.org.uk

The Yards in Kettering 29th Nov, 1st, 6th, 8th, 15th, & 22nd Dec

anta Claus is coming to The Yards on Thursday 29th November and 6th December, plus every Saturday in December! Join Santa and his elves for crafty fun and receive some early Christmas presents. £5 per child with all profits going to KGH’s Skylark Ward. Book your 30 minute slot online at:

www.theyardskettering.co.uk

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Pantomimes & Shows

Cinderella at The Castle Theatre

The Worst Witch

at The Royal & Derngate Theatre

his Christmas, polish those glass slippers, dust off that pumpkin and get ready to have a ball at Castle Theatre! Following the success of The Wizard of Oz in 2017, Enchanted Entertainment are back at Castle Theatre with the most magical Christmas show of them all: Cinderella. This fun-filled, festive favourite runs at the Wellingborough theatre from Wednesday 12th to Saturday 29th December, and will star X Factor finalist, Christopher Maloney as Prince Charming alongside a talented cast. Starring everyone’s favourite characters, including the lovable Buttons, the handsome Prince Charming, the wicked Ugly Sisters, the magical Fairy Godmother and, of course, the beautiful Cinderella, and packed with audience participation and jokes galore, Cinderella guarantees the whole family will have a ball this Christmas! Tickets start from £14 and are on sale now. Don’t be late for the ball, book tickets by calling the Box Office on 01933 270 007 or online:

Tuesday 27th November to Sunday 30th December w o r l d première production of The Worst Witch opens at Royal & Derngate this Christmas as part of the theatre’s Made in Northampton season. An original story for the stage by Emma Reeves based upon Jill Murphy’s beloved series of classic novels The Worst Witch. The Worst Witch is the story of an ordinary girl who finds herself in an extraordinary place: a school for witches. Now in her final year, accidentprone Mildred Hubble and her fellow pupils are about to embark on their biggest adventure yet. They leave a trail of mayhem behind them as they find themselves at the centre of a battle that could threaten not just the Academy but the whole world. Featuring magic, puppetry, original music and plenty of Mildred’s unique brand of utter pandemonium, the production will be directed by Theresa Heskins, whose past productions include The Snow Queen which won the 2017 UK Theatre Award for Best Show for Children and Young People. Tickets are priced from 11*. For more information or to book tickets, call Royal & Derngate’s Box Office on 01604 624811 or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk. The production is recommended for ages 7 and upwards.

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Wednesday 12th to Saturday 29th December

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Beauty & The Beast at The Core at Corby

Friday 7th to Sunday 30th December

Peter Pan at The Royal & Derngate Theatre Friday 7th to Sunday 30th December

easts and beauties of all ages, join us this Christmas for a tale where beastliness is only skin deep. Deep in the overgrown forest lies a mysterious, ruined castle with a very unusual inhabitant who lives under a terrible curse. In a farmhouse on the edge of town lives a family of three remarkable daughters and their weary father who struggles to make ends meet. Who will dare to go into the forest and what will they find? What is love and can it change our lives? New International Encounter create a rustic re‑telling of the French classic fairy tale, full of live music, fun and magic direct from a three week run in New York. Featuring a daring heroine and a beast with impeccable table manners, Beauty And The Beast has played to over 22,000 people in Cambridge and Bristol with rave reviews and packed houses. So snap up seats for the ultimate festive treat! Tickets £11 - £19.50. Concessions, Groups and Schools tickets available. Book online at:

www.thecorecorby.com

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs at The Core at Corby

Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th January

his traditional tale, performed by Corby Amateur Theatrical Society, will delight audiences both young and old. Angered by her magical mirror, the Wicked Queen, jealous of Snow White’s beauty, orders the demise of her innocent stepdaughter. Will Snow White be saved and the evil queen destroyed? Tickets from £11. Book online at:

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ake a fairy tale flight to Neverland in the swashbuckling family adventure Peter Pan, starring TV and theatre star Darren Day, dance sensation Flawless, the hilarious comedy double act The Grumbleweeds and musical theatre star Rachael Wooding. Join the high-flying hero as he transports the Darlings on an adventure they will never forget, full of evil pirates, the Lost Boys, a very hungry crocodile and the meanest man in Neverland, Captain Hook. With amazing flying effects, barrels of laughter, magic and fairy dust, join Peter and set sail for the ultimate pirate pantomime adventure complete with all of the ingredients audiences know to expect in this swashbuckling festive treat. To secure the best seats and enjoy generous discounts for groups and concessions, make sure to hook your tickets as soon as possible! Tickets from £12.50. Book online at:

www.royalandderngate.co.uk

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Winter Events

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Half Term Activities at Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre at Rushden Lakes

Various crafts and activities throughout the week. Call for details: 01933 779587. nenewetlands@wildlifebcn.org

10am to 11.30am. See details under “Regular Events” on page 22. To book email: sywell@ northamptonshire.gov.uk. www.northamptonshireparks.co.uk

20th

at Brixworth Country Park

Monday

Pre-school Group at Wicksteed Park

Tuesday

Wednesday Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom

27th

at The Lighthouse Theatre

& Thursday

28th

Nature Tots at Sywell Country Park

Wednesday Nature Tots

Tel: 07763 666456

10am to 11.30am. See details under “Regular Events” on page 22. To book email: brixworth@ northamptonshire.gov.uk. www.northamptonshireparks.co.uk

A monthly group for pre-school children and their parents/carers with crafts and activities on a theme. 10.30am-12pm in the Learning Space. £2 per child www.wicksteedpark.org

Postitive Birth Movement

9.30am to 11.30am at Cafe Nero, Rushden. See details on page 22 under ‘Regular Events’.

Tots’ favourites, Ben & Holly, come to the Lighthouse Theatre this February in an exciting new musical adventure. Ben and Holly have fun and games helping Gaston clean up his messy cave; they go on a trip to The Big World with tooth-fairy Nanny Plum; and still have time to plan a surprise for King Elf’s birthday party, complete with an unplanned jelly flood. Packed full of games, songs and laughter, this is an enchanting and magical visit to the Little Kingdom, live on stage for the very first time. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family. Performances at 1pm & 4.30pm on Wednesday and 10am and 1pm on Thursday. Tickets: Adults £15, Children £13 (<1s free), Family of 4: £13 each. www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk

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Time for Crafters Beautiful handmade gifts that make the perfect unique present - you won’t find them on the high street!

The Gift Fox

Handmade Children’s Clothing By Rhubarb and Bee

Handmade custom children’s clothing which is perfect for wriggly babies, adventurous toddlers and creative preschoolers. Find us on Facebook and Instagram @rhubarbandbee

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We specialise in capturing moments in our unique foil prints. We offer a free design service for custom work, just say yes when you’re happy. If you want to create your own special gift you can message us on info@thegiftfox.co.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter

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Handmade Children’s Outfits by Aubrey Strawberry’s Closet

Gorgeous handmade children’s outfits. Skirts and bow sets from £5 available from newborn up to £12 years. Lots of fabric and designs to choose from, custom orders always welcome. Give-aways and competitions every month, games and freebies every week! Pop over to our Facebook page @aubreystrawberryscloset and have a browse through all our pretty fabrics and sets

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Bespoke Children’s Clothing by Clayton’s Cloth

Hi I’m Lacie, owner and founder of Clayton’s Cloth. I make bespoke clothing for children. I love bright bold colours. All of my fabrics are either organic or okeo tex standard which means they are kind to skin. They are more expensive than shop bought however they last longer, look better and obviously take time to make by hand. Please pop over to my fb page for a browse.

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Works of Heart by Simone “Where every frame tells a story” Call Simone on: 07803 312929

Find me on Facebook:

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Lulu Bella Hairbows Handmade hairbows and accessories for your little princess. A mix of glitter, fabric, and ribbon bows, and accessories, including baby headbands, crowns, unicorn tiaras, and bow holders! Custom designs also accepted. For your introductory discount, quote ‘Time for Tots’ for 20% off. Find us at:

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Nappy Wallets by Niamh’s Neverland Home of pretty practical accessories. Beautiful Nappy Wallets to organise any changing bag. We also design and make a range of medical wallets, to hold inhalers, spacers and medication.

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Clubs & Classes Sing and Sign is Britain’s original, longest running and best loved baby signing programme, taught through music and song.

See our ‘Weekly Activities Timetable’ in the back of the magazine for class times and venues

Developed with Speech and Language Therapists to provide a progressive curriculum in 3 stages. We help you and your baby enjoy the process of learning to talk with • Less frustration • Better communication • And more fun!

Classes in Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden & Oundle Classes available Monday to Friday Sing & Sign Babes - 6 weeks to 6 months Stage 1 - 6 to 15 months Stage 2 - 15 to 24 months Classes and availability listed on our website:

www.singandsign.co.uk

Email: sarahsilsby@singandsign.co.uk or call Sarah for more information 07585 557664 Facebook search ‘Sing and Sign - East Northants’

Come and enjoy our pre-school gymnastics classes for 2-4yr olds at Matrix Gymnastics Academy!

Our MiniTrix classes are led by British Gymnastics qualified preschool coaches and follow a different theme each week. Each class costs £5 for 45 minutes and fees are paid every half term. FULL TIMETABLE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE

matrixga.co.uk

Diamond Way Nene Park Irthlingborough Northamptonshire NN9 5QF TEL: 01933 655661 EMAIL: matrixga.info@gmail.com

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Little Kickers

Football Fun for children aged 18 months to 7 years

e have four different football classes each tailored to a different age group. However, we have two core beliefs that we take into every session. Firstly, we believe in something we call “Play not Push”. It means teaching football in a fun, pressure-free environment. We want to give children a positive introduction to sport as a whole, not just football, so they’re more likely to stay healthy and active throughout their lives. Secondly, we believe football can be educational. Coached in the right way it can stimulate imagination and aid early development skills such as learning colours and numbers, following instructions and playing as a team. It’s an approach that has bagged us awards and helped us expand locally (and globally) over the last 10 years. We now have almost 500 children attending our classes each week and run in Kettering, Corby, Desborough, Fleckney and South Leicestershire. And like all our Kickers, we never stop learning. We’re continually improving and updating our classes, based on feedback from child health specialists, parents and our network of coaches. Owner and Coach, Emma Ogden, talks about why she feels classes are so popular: “Simply put I think it is because we care about every single one of our coaches and ‘Kickers’ which shows in our sessions. The children and parents are of utmost importance to us and we will always do our best to ensure they enjoy our classes. We focus on having fun in every class, which means that children and parents look forward to their class every week. It also means we can create the best learning environment for children to improve and develop not just their football skills but social skills such as confidence, leadership and sharing.”

Badge Scheme Little Kickers have just implemented a new badge reward system, which demonstrates how children progress within classes. This consists of 24 uniquely designed badges across the 4 age groups, Little Kicks, Junior Kickers, Mighty Kickers and Mega Kickers. There is a new badge for each age group every 3 months that children will get to iron onto their Little Kickers kit. There is a list of skills associated with each badge that children are working towards. For children who are new to classes we have unique participation badges too. A number of our classes do have waiting lists because they are just so popular but we are hoping to launch a number of new classes soon so if you would like to enrol at a class nearby please visit www.littlekickers.co.uk or email eogden@littlekickers.co.uk.

Book Now!

To book a class or for more information contact Emma on: Telephone: 01604 211249 Website: www.littlekickers.co.uk eogden@littlekickers.co.uk Email: Facebook: facebook.com/LittleKickersLeicester

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Clubs & Classes

Jennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school Swimming Lessons

Friendly classes in Rothwell Instructor in the water Average of 6 children per class Prices start from ÂŁ7.00 for 30 minutes

Call: 07821 646451 Email: jennysdolphins@live.co.uk www.jennysdolphins.co.uk V

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Clubs & Classes

Football fun

for children aged 18 months -7 years.

Learning the FUNdamentals of Football.

Book your class now! Website: www.LittleKickers.co.uk Email: eogden@littlekickers.co.uk Tel: 01604 211249

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Clubs & Classes

Spanish for Kids!

Come along to Singing, games, one of our fun and interactive stories, movement and classes! craft For children from 6 months Thursdays 10 - 11am to 8 years Market Harborough Leisure Centre Fridays 9.45 - 10.45 am Civic Centre, Burton Latimer Saturdays 9.30 - 10.30am Civic Centre, Burton Latimer

Come along for a FREE session to see what you think!

Discounts available for siblings!

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Clubs & Classes

FREE TRIAL SESSIONS Many of the Clubs & Classes featured here offer free trial sessions allowing you and your child to try a session before committing to a course. See our ‘Special Offers’ section for vouchers or speak to the class directly to find out more.

CLASS TIMETABLES Our Weekly Activities Timetable, at the back of the magazine, lists the class timetables for most of the classes featured in this section.

Pre-school Soccer Courses in Wellingborough £6

ion. per sess ked boo Courses for and paid . quarterly

Saturdays at Redwell Leisure Centre 9.30 to 10.15am for ages 18 months to 3 years 10.15 to 11am for ages 3 to 5 years

Please call Patrick Franks on 07818 401707 for details One parent must participate in each session (beginners course only) First session FREE! Discount given for siblings Courses run all year round Please mention Time for Tots when responding to an advertisement

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Unlock your child’s potential with Stagecoach Performing Arts

Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 6 year olds, where students learn to embrace life with creativity and courage Find out more today:

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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach is a registered trademark of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd.

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Two week trial available. Call or e-mail for details

The Fluenz Programme by Emma Muddiman

Community Staff Nurse and Link Immunisation Nurse in the Northampton 1 team of the 0-19 Team

It’s that time of year again when the Flu Virus is around – this article explains how a safe, painless nasal spray can protect your little ones. Who is being offered the Flu vaccination this year? This year the flu vaccination programme is being offered to all healthy children aged 2 4 years (if not at school) via their GP practice. Children in school years reception through to year 5 will be offered this vaccination in their school environment. Children with certain health conditions such as severe asthma, leukaemia or are being treated with high dose oral/inhaled steroids should not be given the nasal flu vaccination but can be safely vaccinated with the injectable flu vaccination through their GP practice. Children with proven severe egg allergy resulting in hospitalisation should also not be given the vaccination as it contains traces of egg proteins. There are flu vaccinations available which contain low or no egg content; this would need to be discussed with the GP practice you are registered with. If your child is home schooled you can access the Fluenz via the 0-19 team directly or via your GP.

protecting them but it will also help reduce the spread of flu to other family members and the wider community, particularly those who are vulnerable and unable to receive the vaccination themselves. Those vulnerable people in our community that we all protect by having our flu vaccine can include adults and children with autoimmune conditions, cancer and other diagnoses.

Why is my child being offered the flu vaccination?

How will the flu vaccine be administered?

Flu is highly infectious and is spread via droplets released during sneezing, coughing and even talking! It can be a very unpleasant illness for children causing fever, stuffy noses, sore throats, aching muscles and joints and extreme tiredness, which may last several days. In some cases where children have an extremely high temperature they may require hospital admission for treatment. Children are very good at spreading flu and by vaccinating them you are not only

The vaccine to be used is a live nasal spray called ‘Fluenz Tetra’. It comes in a pre-filled syringe with a dose divider and a small amount of liquid is sprayed into each nostril. It is needle free and painless. Many children liken it to a fizzy bubble sensation in their nose! Nurses and health care professionals visit local schools throughout 0ctoberDecember to administer this vaccination to all eligible children with completed consent forms; these will be sent out to the schools

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39 several weeks before the session. It is important to reassure your child that this is not a jab but a simple painless nose spray. If your child is absent on the day the team visits, you will be sent a letter home detailing how to access community immunisation clinics across the county so your child can still receive the vaccination. Children can still be given this vaccination with a minor illness i.e. a cold without a fever. However if they have heavy nasal congestion this may prevent proper absorption and so therefore the vaccine will not be given. The nurse will assess each childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical health on the day of the vaccinations.

How does the nasal spray work? The nasal flu vaccine is a live vaccine. It contains viruses that have been weakened, which means the vaccination cannot cause the flu but it will help your child to build up an immunity so when they come into contact with flu viruses they will be less likely to get ill. It is important that your child has the vaccination yearly as flu viruses change over time so the vaccine is made to reflect this each year. The flu virus enters the body through the nose and mouth. Fluenz Tetra is given through the nose and is absorbed quickly through the nasal mucosa; it mimics the flu virus and results in a better immune response. It has been proven to be the most effective way of protecting children from the flu virus.

Does the vaccine have any sideeffects? The Fluenz Tetra vaccine is safe and has been used for several years in the UK and other countries. There are minimal sideeffects but the most common ones include runny or stuffy nose, headache, and reduced appetite, occasionally some children may develop a mild fever. These side-effects generally resolve in 3-5 days.

How can you prepare your child to receive their vaccination? Talk to your child about what to expect. You will find a helpful video online at www. sharegoodtimesnotflu.co.uk and you might like to act out together what you see on the video. Encourage your child to have a positive attitude towards vaccinations as this will help them to continue to choose to take up these very protective opportunities throughout life.

Further information If you would like further information regarding the flu nasal vaccination you can contact your school nursing team on the Admin Hub number 0300 1111 022 option 4 followed by option 1. You can also visit www.nhs.uk/child-flu and www.sharegoodtimesnotflu.co.uk websites for more information. To advertise call 0845 6439687 or e-mail info@timefortots.co.uk

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Sports Parties: Football, Soft Play, Creche Fun Play, Cheerleading, Archery Party. Gallery Room available to hire. Hot food available.

Aquatic Parties—Swim or Supervised Diving. Under 5 swim party. Creche parties also available. Hot food available.

West Glebe Pavilion Tel: 01536 204217

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Offers a warm, spacious community room for up to 75 people, large enough to house soft play equipment & inflatables. Also football parties on the Astroturf.

Offers a spacious hall for up to 150 people, kitchen available. Inflatable play and soft play equipment is permitted to be used within the centre. Can be brought in by hirer.

For further information on all parties/venue hire, please view the website: www.corby.gov.uk/partyhire

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Pregnancy, Birth & Babies

Your local NCT Doula – for all birthing mothers wherever you choose to birth your baby.

Congratulations if you are expecting! Our pregnancy and birth section is just for you.

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Gabby Matthews

Doula, Birth Practitioner and Postnatal Supporter

A doula can provide help during pregnancy, continuous care during labour, a reduced chance of medical intervention at birth, support for your birth partner and postnatal care to help with recovery. Contact Gabby for a free initial consultation and find out how doula support can ensure you feel informed and positive about your birth experience.

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Birth Practitioner led small group sessions and workshops to include:

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Daytime sessions helping new parents feel confident about their parenting decisions

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View our full range by visiting: www.jomanda.co.uk

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Mindfulness Matters

Daytime and evening sessions Stretch, breathe, relax and restore your energy

available

mas & Ideal for Christ Baby Showers

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Baby Massage ● Baby Yoga ● Parent and Toddler Yoga Baby Relaxation ● Sleep Support for Tots to Teens

Classes, private group bookings and 1:1 appointments with Clare Qualified Instructor, Qualified Sleep Practitioner and Qualified Healthcare Professional

For more information contact Simply Nurture via Facebook or visit: www.simplynurture.co.uk

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Pregnancy & Birth

Birth Announcements Sponsored by:

Simply Nurture Massage, Yoga & Sleep Support Contact Clare on: 07875 954427 or email: Clare@simplynurture.co.uk

Welcome to the World...

Erin Rose McCann Born on the 9th April 2018 weighing 6lb 14oz. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Welcome to the world, you are our little ray of sunshine! Love always, Mummy and Daddy xxxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Eugenie Queenie Maureen Whitlock Born on the 29th August, at 5.49am, weighing 7lbs 6oz. Little sister to Rupert, age 2.

Finn Anthony Luke Tucker Born on the 3rd July 2018 weighing 5lb 12.

Henry Richard Ward Born on the 5th September 2018, weighing 10lb 3oz. A beautiful, big, bouncing, baby boy and brother to Louise and James

Harley James Hawker Born on the 22nd August 2018 weighing 7lb 2oz

Ronnie Michael Chambers Born on the 22nd September 2018 at 3.20 am. Beautiful little brother to Kaylie, Ryan, Maizy and Harry.

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Pregnancy & Birth

Nurturing Hands

Baby Massage Classes

For babies aged from birth to 1 year old

5 week course run by a qualified IAIM instructor Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10am at Rush 2The Den 16 Fitzwilliam Street, Rushden

Baby Reflexology & Baby Yoga Classes also available Please contact for more information

Ava Elizabeth Kim Britten Born on Saturday 25th August 2018, at 4.30pm, weighing 9lb 6oz. Parents Claire and Simon and big sisters Anne and Lili are over the moon.

For further information:

Text/phone Lynne on: 07784 329245 Email: lynneatnurturinghands@gmail.com Facebook: Nurturing Hands Baby Massage Classes www.babymassageatnurturinghands.co.uk

Announce the safe arrival of your little one in our Birth Announcements section - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free! Aoife Mary Dolan-Holland Born on the 19th October 2018 weighing 7lbs 14oz. A beautiful little sister for Ava!

Kylo Xander Hanford Born on the 19th October, at 5.33pm, weighing 5.3lb

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Business Opportunities & Services

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Looking for work? Want something that will fit in with family life? Then check out the opportunities and services featured here...

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Business Mum: Julia Northover

Independent Scentsy Director Name: Julia Northover Family: 5 children, aged between 17 and 32 Business Name: Independent Scentsy Director What does your work involve:

When I first joined scentsy I had no sales experience at all, but the beauty of scentsy is you don’t need to be a sales person. The handcrafted warmers and wax melts sell themselves. Once people can smell the fragrances and see the products they want them. I do a variety of different parties: Home parties where guests invite their friends and family to come round and have a get together sharing the fragrances and products. Coffee mornings and open houses. Basket parties where customers take a basket of scentsy goodies and show it to their family, friends and work colleagues and collect the orders. Online parties, so people can shop from the comfort of their sofa and I also do one to one sessions, where I meet up with people and show them the products. I am actively recruiting at the moment anyone who would like to have a hobby or start their own business. I have a wonderful team of 40 scentsy consultants who all have their own style of sharing scentsy with their customers. The support Scentsy offers is amazing, you have access to online trainings, a free personal website and 100% support from me if you decide to join my team.

How long have you been doing this?

3 years. I was a high level teaching assistant before.

Why did you decide to start this?

I wanted something that was just for me, something I could focus on for myself.

What do you like about it?

Working for myself means I can set my own work hours around school drop offs and dance classes as well as looking after my grandchildren. I am meeting new people and making new friends, as

well as having an extra income for holidays and paying for kids school trips etc!

How well does it fit in with family life?

It fits perfectly around my family life. Scentsy is the business you do while you are going about your everyday business. It’s perfect to do at home or you can share the products in your office or at the gym, I can drop off deliveries on the school runs and when taking my grandchildren to their swimming lessons.

Is there anything you would change?

The only regret I have is that I didn’t start up sooner, the potential in this business is huge.

What advice would you give to other Mums thinking of starting a business?

Go for it! Ask yourself what is the worst thing that can happen? In my circumstance if my business didn’t take off I would be left with a beautifully fragranced home! You will never know until you try and you could create the life you have always dreamed of for you and your family. If you would like anymore information about how scentsy please contact me, I would love to hear from you.

To find out more about Julia’s business, contact her on: tel: 07736 453707 Email: i.northover@talktalk.net www.evocativefragrances.scentsy.co.uk

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Childcare

Stepping Stones Pre-School Fun and education for the under 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Full days available (9am3pm)

Nursery Schools, Pre-schools & Childminders

Funded and non funded places for 2,3 and 4 year olds

Offering 30 hour funding completely free!*

Including 30 hours funding

Cooked lunches Early Years Teacher and experienced staff

Trips out

Based at Melton Street Community Centre, Kettering For an information pack or to arrange a visit: call: 07523 974286 or

Childcare Directory Desborough, Rothwell & District Daffodils Outdoor Nursery

The Estate Office, Arthingworth, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8JT Tel: 01858 525777 or 07858 460419 Email: info@daffodilsoutdoornursery.co.uk www.daffodilsoutdoornursery.co.uk

Oak Tree Day Nursery

30 Cecil Street, Rothwell, NN14 6EZ Tel: 01536 601670 E-mail: oaktreedaynursery@hotmail.co.uk

East Northants Aldwincle Pre-school

Main Street, Aldwincle, Kettering, NN14 3EL Tel: 01832 720566 manageraldwinclepreschool@hotmail.co.uk www.aldwinclepreschool.btck.co.uk

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery

77 Park Road, Rushden, NN10 0LH Tel: 01933 410544 Email: marketing@kiddicaru.com www.kiddicaru.com

Kettering & District Acorn Day Nursery

Burton Park, Polwell Lane, Burton Latimer, Kettering NN15 5PS Tel: 01536 726700 www.acornearlyyears.org.uk

Broughton Under 5s Pre-school

Broughton Village Hall Tel: 07939 985071 www.broughtonunderfives.wordpress.com

*Subject to eligibility and bringing a packed lunch

email: steppingstoneskettering@yahoo.co.uk

Stepping Stones Pre-school

Melton Street Community Centre, Kettering Tel: 07523 974286 Email: steppingstoneskettering@yahoo.co.uk

Sunnylands Nursery

52 Headlands, Kettering, NN15 6DJ Tel: 01536 512066 Email: sunnylandsnursery@btconnect.com www.st-peters.org.uk

Windermere Day Nursery & Pre-school

Haweswater Road, Kettering, NN16 8LX Tel: 01536 520075 E-mail: windermere.nursery@childbase.com www.childbasepartnership.com

Northampton & District Fledglings Day Nursery & Pre-school

Overstone Park, Northampton, NN6 0DT Tel: 01604 643787 E-mail: fledglings@fledglings.com www.fledglingsdaynurseryandpreschool.com

Wellingborough & District Kiddi Caru Day Nursery

22-24 Farm Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4UF Tel: 01933 678325 Email: wellingborough@kiddicaru.com www.kiddicaru.com

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Professional childcare with a personal touch in Burton Latimer Caring for babies and children from 4 months to 4 years. At Acorn we believe it is important to create a home from home experience where children feel happy, safe and secure, and as a result, thrive within our nursery. Highly qualified, warm and welcoming team. Award-winning, seasonal menus. A focus on outdoor and natural play with Forest school sessions and a beautiful extensive outdoor area. As a not-for-profit organisation, you can be assured that everything is reinvested for the benefit of the children If you have any questions, or would like to book a visit please contact us on burton@acornchildcare.co.uk Call us on 01536 726700

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Bugs Be Gone - Winter Tips By Leah Salmon from The Naturally You Clinic It’s that time of year again when bugs are in the air and being passed around our children at lightening speed. One child comes to school with the sniffles and the next day, 10 other children have it too. Don’t let your little ones suffer from the constant stream of coughs and colds that do the rounds each year. Succumbing to one or two between November and March isn’t the worst thing in the world, but when parents tell me their child or children are laid up every 4 weeks with another bug, it’s time to make some simple additions and changes to boost their natural defences so they can enjoy this time of year. Let’s face it, it can also be quite draining to nurse a sick child (or three) every few weeks, so this will also reduce our stress levels during this time, and stress depresses our immunity too, so it’s a winwin all round.

1. Water Water Water

During the colder months when our natural thirst isn’t triggered from the heat, we can easily forget to drink through most of the day. When we do drink it’s often sweet or warm sweet drinks just a few times a day. Water is just as essential during the winter as it is in the summer. In the process of defending our body against illness and disease, water helps lubricate the lining of our respiratory tract with mucus flush out toxins and invaders before they do any damage. So make sure you and your little ones are drinking at the very least 1 litre of pure water daily.

2. Probiotics

Did you know that 80% of your immune system is in your gut? So making sure you have enough of the good bacteria in there, to keep the ‘bad’ bacteria at bay, is an important part of boosting your immunity. So as well as helping our bodies digest foods and helping reduce symptoms of allergies, taking a probiotic daily can help reduce our families chances of catching and developing winter bugs.

3. Vitamin C

Another way to boost your immunity is to stay well topped up in the nutrient that helps support our immune system like no other, good old vitamin C.

You can buy the powder and for children 5 years and over, put about ¼ tsp or 500mg in your child’s juice or water mixed with 1tsp of honey before school or in the morning’s each day. Children between 2 to 5 years can take half this amount. Parents, you can safely take 1g or ½ tsp a day to stay protected during this time also.

4. Herbs & Oils

Echinacea herbal tea, available in many health food store and even supermarkets, has been shown to help prevent us from developing a cold and also reduce the length of a cold. You can also buy pure Tea Tree essential oil and add 10-15 drops to your child’s bath or up to 30 to your bath or mix a few drops into your liquid soap or shower gel. This powerful essential oil is antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral, which makes it a great cold & flue fighter. Once you’ve caught a cold bug, you can use Tea Tree in a cold air diffuser or dropped into a bowl of warm water you lean over and breathe deeply, to reduce your symptoms.

5. Hats & Ears

Many cold and flu virus get into our bodies though our ear canal, so keeping them covered with earmuffs and hats is a wise move. If you or your children do get sick, it’s also important to keep your ears covered during the illness and for a week or so after recovery too, as you can be very susceptible to germs just after getting sick, so to prevent a re-occurrence, continue to keep your ears covered.

Have a wonder-filled winter, take care and stay healthy.

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Health & Beauty Blog By Lu Buckley

Director QL. Award Winning Salon Wellingborough I am a proud mum of 3 children having my first son at 18 years (legitimately I might add!) and my second at 22. After my second child I went from a size 10 to a size 20! At work everyone just wanted to bear gifts and feed the ever-growing bump, and so did I. It was lush! Cakes, crisps, pizza...I could go on. But once I’d had my second son, I was left feeling big and empty, like a garage without the car in it. I had jeans upon jeans that did not fit. I was lucky in that I’m 5’ 9” in height so it did spread more evenly but I really needed to shift the excess pounds. Change had to happen...I had an epiphany... It took me 18 agonising months to get where I wanted to be. I quit all snacks and stuck to 3 meals a day and 2 litres of water. I did not calorie count but had porridge for breakfast, salad for lunch and vegetable or chicken wraps for my evening meal every day. No red meat and all skinless and grilled chicken. Repetitive I know but it worked.

After a couple of months the pounds depleted but, I had a saggy belly and swinging boobs... can you relate to this? I contemplated making a scarf. Ha! I eventually decided to employ a personal trainer for an outlay of £25 a week. It was the best decision ever. We started off at 5 days a week and then, after 2 months, reduced to one day per week. It was very much a teacher-student scenario - I was challenged and at times yelled at - but suddenly I had buttocks, boobs and a cute figure back. My trainer introduced me to kettle bell training which I continued at home and it has actually helped me keep the weight off, whilst eating in moderation. Can you relate to my story? Do you want to shed those baby pounds? If you are committed you can do it, as I and many others have done. But do not go for a crash diet because you will put it back on. It is all about having good energy and a positive perspective. I went from a size 20 back to a 10 in 18 months and in good health. You can do it too. I hope you have enjoyed my blog, next month: alopecia.

Welcome to Q.L an AWARD WINNING SALON within Diana’s Fitness Club, Wellingborough. (Hair Salon of the Year 2018, Hair Colourist of the Year 2018, Brow Specialist of the Year 2018 - British Hair & Beauty Awards) Offering you the ultimate experience provided by our hair, beauty, wellbeing and aesthetics experts. We are an informal yet professional salon, who love to interact and take a lot of care with our guests. You can be yourself with us and feel free. Have a laugh, feel inspired and also nurtured. We have 1 Clinic room, 1 luxurious treatment large holistic room, a pedicure pamper lounge, nail bars and two state of the art Hair Stations. For a 360 degrees pamper session, check in for the ultimate experience. Our salon is renowned for the most jaw dropping transformation services locally! Including services such as Microblading, Afro Hair, Hair Replacement, Barbering, Hair Extensions, Facials, Massage, Acrylic Nails, Weddings, Princess Pamper Parties and more. We believe in making a positive change to the people we meet. Have a peruse through our photos and videos. The Urban Salon of Choice www.qlheadquarters.com 01933 275 353

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Corby and District Mondays Songs & Rhymes 9.15 to 11.15am at Woodnewton Children’s Centre. 01536 265173. Adult & Child Swimming Lessons 9.30 to 10am or 10 to 10.30am at Corby International Pool. For children aged 1 to 5 years old. Creche @ Lodge Park 9.30 to 11.25am at Lodge Park Sports Centre in term time and holiday periods. £3.10 for 1 hour, £5.20 for 2 hours. No need to book. Sparkle Tots 9.30am-11am at St John’s Church Hall. £2 session. Call Sam: 07739 362924. Social Babies (pre-walkers) 10 to 11.30am at Kingswood Children’s Centre. 01536 747508 Parent & Toddler Swimming 10am to 12pm at Corby International Pool. Drop in. Pay as you go. Wilbarston Tots & Tiddlers 10am-12pm at Wilbarston Village Hall. Diane: 07761 957825. TT

Tuesdays Parent & Toddler Swimming 9am to 11am at Corby International Pool. Drop in. Pay as you go.

We try and ensure that the information on these pages is kept up to date but we do rely on the organisers of the sessions to let us know if there are any changes. We recommend you check with the organiser before turning up.

Creche @ Lodge Park FRIDAYS 9.30 to 11.25am at Lodge Park Sports Centre in term time and Parent & Toddler Swimming holiday periods. £3.10 for 1 hour, 9am to 11am at Corby Pool. Drop £5.20 for 2 hours. No need to book. in. Pay as you go. Music & Singing 9.45 to 10.15am at Pen Green Children’s Centre. Baby Massage 10am to 11.30am at Exeter Children’s Centre. 01536 204765 Growing Together (up to age 3) 1pm to 2.30pm at Kingswood Children’s Centre. 01536 747508

THURSDAYS Toddle Tots 9am to 11.30am at Beanfield Community Centre. £1 per family. 01536 265173. Stay & Play with lunch 10 to 11.30am at St Columba. £ 1 for snacks, £ 2 per family for lunch (lunch must be booked by 12pm on Tuesday by ringing Woodnewton Children’s Centre) Infant Massage 9.30am to 1pm at Pen Green Children’s Centre.

Little Angels Stay & Play 9am to 11am at Woodnewton Children’s Centre. Term Time only. Tel: 01536 265173

Tots & Toddlers (Pre-school Gym & Movement) At Lodge Park Sports Centre. 10am to 10.45am for under 2s 11am to 11.45am for 2 to 3 years 12pm to 12.45pm for 3 to 4 years 1pm to 1.45pm for 3 to 4 years 1.45pm to 2.30pm for 3 to 4 years

Messy Play 9.30 to 11am at Pen Green Children’s Centre.

Bounce & Rhyme for under 1s 11am to 12pm at Corby Library. Free. Drop-in.

Rhymetime 10 to 10.30am or 11 to 11.30am at Corby Library. Free.

Parent & Toddler Swimming 1.30pm to 3pm at Corby Pool. Drop in. Pay as you go.

Baby Massage 1pm to 2.30pm at Kingswood Children’s Centre. 01536 747508

Baby Talk (Under 1s) 2pm to 3pm at Corby Library from 23rd July to 2nd Sept. Drop-in.

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Little Angels Stay & Play 9am-11am at Woodnewton Children’s Centre. Term time only. 01536 265173 Creative Play 9.15-11am at Exeter Children’s Centre. 01536 204765 Drop-in @ Kingwood Children’s Centre 9.30-11am Creche @ Lodge Park 9.30 to 11.25am at Lodge Park Sports Centre in term time and holiday periods. £3.10 for 1 hour, £5.20 for 2 hours. No need to book. Play and Learn for under 5s 10 to 11am at Corby Library. Free. Drop-in. Booking essential. Growing Together (up to age 3) 10am to 11.30am at Pen Green Children’s Centre. Adult & Child Swimming Lessons 11am to 11.30am or 11.30am to 12pm at Corby Pool. For children aged 1 to 5 years old. Punchin Pandas 5 to 5.45pm at The Scout Hut, Occupation Rd. For ages 3 to 7. Punchin Pandas 6.15 to 7pm at Kingswood Community Centre. For ages 3 to 7 years. 7pm to 8pm Family beginners class.

SATURDAYS Pirate Play at Corby International Pool Sessions take place in the fun pool for children aged 5 and under with a parent/guardian. Every Saturday & Sunday 9am to 10am. Booking advised. Little Kickers At Lodge Park Sports Centre. “Mighty Kickers” for 3.5 to 5 year olds, 9.15am to 10am “Junior Kickers” for 2 to 3.5 year olds, 10.10am to 10.55am.

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Kettering and District Mondays Kettering Gym Tots 45 Minute sessions between 9.15am and 2.30pm. Call for details. Giggles & Wiggles At Weekly Village Hall 9.30am toddlers, 10.30am babies Music Makers 9.45am at Barton Seagrave Village Hall. Fun music and movement for 0-5 years. £4 Per child and £2 for siblings. Contact Naomi on 07815 293893 or e-mail musicmakersnorthants@gmail.com

Punchin Pandas At Desborough Leisure Centre. 5.15pm to 6pm for 3 to 7 year olds.

Tuesdays Pytchley Mums & Tots 9am to 11am at Pytchley School. Term time only. 01536 790506. Kettering Gym Tots 45 Minute sessions between 9.15am and 2.30pm. Call for details. Rhymetime 9.30 to 10am or 10.30 to 11am at Kettering Library. Free. Drop-in.

Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 min classes between 10am and Sing and Sign 12.30pm at Balance Health Club. For Mornings at The Woodcroft Scout children aged 3 mths to 4.5 yrs. Centre, London Road. Stage 2, Stage 1 and Babes. Play & Learn for under 1s 2 to 3pm at Kettering Library. Free. St Botolphs Make & Play Drop-in. (for Mums & Tots) 9.30am to 11am at Church House, St Botolphs Road, Barton Seagrave. Burton Latimer Term time only. 01536 414052. Discovery Tots from Tots Play Tots Play Classes At The Civic Centre, 12pm to At Barton Seagrave Village Hall, 12.40pm. For 2 mths to 9 mths. 9.30 to 10.10am Social Tots 10.25 to 11.05am Discovery Tots Baby Ballet 11.20 to 12.10pm Baby Develop(Barbara Hooton School of Dance) ment Course. 2 to 2.30pm at The Britannia Club Isham Mums & Tots Beginners Ballet & Tap 10-11.30am, Isham Village Hall. £2 first (Barbara Hooton School of Dance) 3.45 to 4.45pm at The Britannia Club child, £1 siblings. All welcome.

Jenny’s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school Swimming At Montsaye Sports Centre. 30 minute lessons between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Bounce & Rhyme 10am to 10.45am at Desborough Library. For pre-walkers. Free. Drop-in. Music Makers 1.45pm at Rothwell United Reformed Church. Fun music and movement for 0-5 years. £4 Per child and £2 for siblings. Contact Naomi on 07815 293893 or e-mail musicmakersnorthants@gmail.com

Wednesdays Little Gems Playgroup 9am to 11am at Kettering Salvation Army, 66 Rockingham Rd. £1.50 per carer/child. Contact: Major Rena 07941 048937 Kettering Gym Tots 45 Minute sessions between 9.15am and 1.30pm. Call for details. Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 min classes between 10am and 12.30pm at Balance Health Club. For 3mths to 4.5 yrs. Spanish for Under 5s 10.30 to 11am at Kettering Library. Drop-in.

The Little Ones Toybox Playgroup, Broughton 1 to 2.50pm at Church of Christ The 1.30-3pm in the Village Hall. £2 / family. King. Term time only. 01536 517553 Desborough & Rothwell Julie 01536 790152. Term time only. Play & Learn for Under 5s Rhymetime (Rothwell) 2 to 3pm at Kettering Library. Free. 2-2.30pm at Rothwell Library. Free Drop-in. but booking required via email or FB. Burton Latimer Music Makers Play and Learn for under 1s Little Kickers 1.45pm at Barton Seagrave Village 10.15am to 11.15am at Burton At Desborough Leisure Centre. Hall. Fun music and movement for Library. Free. Drop-in. Little Kicks for children aged 18 mths 0-5 years. £4 Per child and £2 for Punchin Pandas to 2 yrs, 3 mths. 1.15pm to 2pm siblings. Contact Naomi on 07815 At the Britannia Club. 5.30pm to 293893 or musicmakersnorthants@ Junior Kickers for 2 to 3.5 year olds, 6.15pm for 3 to 7 year olds. gmail.com 2.15pm to 3pm Mighty Kickers for 3.5 to 5 year olds, 3.45pm to 4.30pm Mega Kickers for 5 to 7 year olds, 4.40pm to 5.30pm Jenny’s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school Swimming At Montsaye Sports Centre. 12pm - 3 year olds (no adults) 12.30pm 2 & 3 year olds

Desborough & Rothwell

Primary Modern (Anderson School of Dance) 5 to 5.30pm for ages 3 to 5.

Stepping Stones Punchin Pandas 9 to 11am at Rothwell Community Centre in term time. £2.50 per family 5.30pm to 6.15pm at Ise Lodge Pavilion. For 3 to 7 year olds. (inc refreshments). Desborough & Rothwell

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Mawsley Music Makers 10am or 11am at The Centre. Fun music and movement for 0-5 years. £4 Per child and £2 for siblings. Contact Naomi on 07815 293893 or musicmakersnorthants@gmail.com

THURSDAYS The Little Ones 9-11.15am & 1-2.50pm, Church of Christ The King. Term time only. 01536 517553 Kettering Gym Tots 45 Minute sessions between 9.15am and 12pm. Call for details. St Thomas More Toddler Group 9.15-10.45am at St Thomas More School, Northampton Rd in term time. Contact Linda: 07787 521903. Edentots 9.15-11am, Eden Centre, Montagu St. £1 per family. Term Time only. 01536 484800 Rhymetime 10.30 to 11am at Kettering Library. Baby Ballet (Barbara Hooton School of Dance) 11 to 11.30am at Ise Lodge Community Centre. Punchin Pandas At Ise Lodge Pavilion. Pre-school class 1.45pm to 2.30pm, beginner class for 3 to 7 year olds 5pm to 5.45pm, 5 years+ 5.45pm to 6.45pm, Family Class 6.45pm to 7.45pm. Burton Latimer

Burton Latimer Play and Learn for under 5s 10.30am to 11.30am at Burton Library. Free. Drop-in. Desborough & Rothwell

Jenny’s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school Swimming At Montsaye Sports Centre. 12.10pm - 1 & 2 year olds

Jenny’s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school Swimming At Montsaye Sports Centre. 9.05am - 3 year olds (no adults) and then 30 minute lessons between Play and Learn for Under 5s 10 to 11.30am at Desborough Library. 11.10am and 2.10pm. Stories, rhymes and craft linked with Play & Learn for Under 1s (Rothwell) a theme each week. Free. A busy 1.30pm to 2.30pm at Rothwell group so booking is required. Library until 20th July. Free. Drop-in. Mawsley Mawsley Toddlers 9.15 to 11am at The Centre. £1.50 first child, 50p per child thereafter. Contact Nikki on : 07432 546409, nikkitahatfield@yahoo.co.uk FB: Mawsley Toddlers.

FRIDAYS Music Makers 9.45am at Barton Seagrave Village Hall. Fun music and movement for 0-5 years. £4 Per child and £2 for siblings. Contact Naomi on 07815 293893 or e-mail musicmakersnorthants@gmail.com Giggles and Wiggles At Weekly Village Hall 10am Toddler class Tots Play Classes At Ise Lodge Community Centre 9.30 to 10.10am Social Tots 10.25 to 11.05am Discovery Tots 11.20 to 12.10pm Baby Development Course. Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 min classes between 10am and 12.30pm at Balance Health Club. For 3mths to 4.5 yrs. Anderson School of Dance Baby Ballet - 4 to 4.30pm for ages 3 to 4 years Pre-primary ballet - 4.30 to 5pm for ages 4 to 5 years. Primary Tap - 5 to 5.30pm for ages 5 to 6 years.

If no contact details are provided, an advert for the class may be found in our Clubs & Classes section starting on page 31.

Rhymetime (Desborough) 2.15 to 2.45pm at Desborough Library. Free. Drop-in.

SATURDAYS Little Kickers At Southfield School for Girls Mighty Kickers for 3.5 to 5 year olds, 8.15am - 9am Junior Kickers for 2 to 3.5 year olds, 9.15am to 10am Mighty Kickers for 3.5 to 5 year olds, 10.10am - 10.55am Mega Kickers for 5 to 7 year olds, 11.05am to 11.50am Bubble Babies Swimming 8.45am to 1.15pm at Kingsley School Hydrotherapy Pool. 30 min classes for 0 to 5 year olds Stagecoach Theatre Arts School At Brambleside Primary School. Early Stage Class, for 4 to 6 year olds, 9.30 to 11am. Main school (6 to 18 years) 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm. Anderson School of Dance Baby Ballet - 9.30 to 10am for ages 3 to 4 years Pre-primary ballet - 10 to 10.30am for ages 4 to 5 years. Primary Tap - 10.30 to 11am for ages 5 to 6 years. Musical Theatre - 1.15 to 2pm for ages 5+

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Play & Learn for Under 5s (Rothwell) Rhymetime 10.30am-11.30am at Rothwell 10.30 to 11am at Burton Latimer Library. Free. Drop-in. Library. Free. Drop-in. Baby Bounce & Rhyme Jenny’s Dolphins 11.30am to 12pm for babies and non Baby & Pre-school Swimming walkers at Burton Latimer Library. Free. At Montsaye Sports Centre. 12.10pm - 1 & 2 year olds 12.40pm - 3 year olds, no adults Desborough & Rothwell

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Weekly Activities Timetable

Kettering cont. Little Kickers At Southfield School for Girls Mighty Kickers for 3.5 to 5 year olds, 9.15am to 10am, 10.10am to 10.55am or 11.15am to 12pm. Junior Kickers for 2 to 3.5 year olds, 9.15am to 10am or 10.10am to 10.55am Mega Kickers for 5 to 7 year olds, 11.05am to 11.55am and 12.05pm to 12.55pm. Rhymetime 11.30am to 12pm at Kettering Library. Free. Drop-in. Desborough & Rothwell Scrum Kids (Rugby) At Ironwood Avenue. Various classes between 10.15am and 11.45am. Visit scrumkids.co.uk for details. Jenny’s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school Swimming At Montsaye Sports Centre. 12.30pm - 1 & 2 year olds 1pm - 2 & 3 year olds 1.30pm - 2 & 3 year olds 2pm - 3 & 4 year olds

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East Northamptonshire Mondays Higham Ferrers Toddle at the Bede House 10am to 12pm at The Bede House, St Mary’s Church. Contact: 07708 275510. Irthlingborough Bounce & Rhyme 10am to 10.30am at Irthlingborough Library. Free. Rushden Parent & Toddler Swimming 8 to 9.30am and 11am to 12pm at Splash Leisure Pool. For under 5s. Rhymetime 9.30am to 10am or 10.30am to 11am at Rushden Library. Free. Bumps & Babes @ Church 10am to 11.30am at St Mary’s Church (end of high st). £.150. Contact: Sue on 01933 358218 villages

Play & Learn for Under 1s 2pm to 3pm at the Library. Free. Oundle

Rhymetime 10 to 10.30am at Oundle Librar Free. Drop-in. RAUNDS Play & Learn for Under 1s 10.30 to 11.30am at Raunds Library. Free. RushdeN

Parent & Toddler Swimming 8 to 9.30am at Splash Leisure P For under 5s. Call 01933 41050 Play & Learn for Under 1s 9.30 to 10.30am at Rushden Library. Free. Drop-in

Play & Learn for Under 5s 2pm to 3pm at Rushden Library Free. Drop-in

Titchmarsh Monday Morning Cafe 9am to 11am in St Mary’s Church, Titchmarsh. Community coffee morning for all ages. Toys, crafts and singing for pre-schoolers and activities for older children in school holidays. 50p donation. Contact Judith on 07801 446957.

Higham Ferrers

Chapel Cheeky Monkeys In Elton Methodist Chapel, Elton, PE8 6RA. Stay & play session for under 5s. £2 per family. Includes refreshments. Tel: 07970 233343

Irthlingborough

We try and ensure that the information on these pages is kept up to date but we do rely on the organisers of the sessions to let us know if there are any changes.

Little Angels (Ringstead) 1.45pm to 3pm in term time. Ringstead Primary School Hall. £1.30 per family. Contact Sue on 01933 625126.

We recommend you check with the organiser before turning up.

Higham Ferrers

If no contact details are provided, an advert for the class may be found in our Clubs & Classes section starting on page 31.

Irthlingborough

Tuesdays Rhymetime 10.15-10.45am at Higham Ferrers Library. Free. Drop in. Bounce & Rhyme for non-walkers 11.15-11.45am at Higham Ferrers Library. Free.

Wednesdays

Tiny Tots 2pm to 3pm at St Mary’s Churc Contact: 07708 275510.

Play & Learn for Under 5s 10.30am to 11.30am at Irthlingborough Library. Free.

Little Crows Stay and Play session for pre-school children and their grown-ups at Crow Hill Commu Centre, Fettledine Road. £1.50 family. Refreshments included. Tel: 07970 233343. Oundle Play & Learn for Under 1s 10-11am at Oundle Library. Drop-in

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Play & Learn for Under 5s 2pm to 3pm at the Library. Free.

Sing and Sign Mornings at Fletton House, Glapthorn Rd. Stage 1 and Babes. Call for times.

Rushden Parent & Toddler Swimming 8 to 9.30am and 10.30 to 11.30am at Splash Leisure Pool. For under 5s. Call 01933 410505 Jelly Babies 9.15-11.15am at Queen Street Church Hall. £1 per family (up to 2 children). Term time only. Contact: 07398 844378. Sunbeams 1pm to 2.30pm at Park Road Baptist Church. £1. Contact: 07494 444101

Pool. Stanwick 05 Parent & Tot Rainbow Cafe A fun packed hour of arts and crafts, music and movement for pre-schoolers. £3 per child. Booking essential on 01933 625522. People who come to the y. Rainbow Café can benefit from FREE entry into the Hideaway soft play area before and after the Rainbow Cafe. Normal carpark charges apply. 10.30 to 11.30am and 1.30 to 2.30pm. Call to book: 01933 625522.

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THURSDAYS Higham Ferrers Hope Toddlers 9.30 to 11am at Hope Methodist Church. £1.50. cmarshman@ btinternet.com Play & Learn for Under 5s 1.30pm to 2.30pm at Higham Ferrers Library. Free. Drop-in.

unity per Irthlingborough . Matrix Pre-school Gymnastics Diamond Way, Nene Park 45 minute sessions: 10.30am age 3-4 years 11.15am age 2-3 years 1pm age 3-4 Years 1.45pm age 2-3 years

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FRIDAYS Irthlingborough Matrix Pre-school Gymnastics Diamond Way, Nene Park 45 minute sessions: 10.15am for 2-3 years 11am for 2-3 years 11.45 for 3-4 years

Music Makers 11am at the Joan Strong Centre. Fun music and movement for 0-5 years. £4 Per child and £2 for siblings. Contact Rhymetime Naomi on 07815 293893 or 2pm to 2.30pm at Irthlingborough musicmakersnorthants@gmail.com Library. Free. Drop-in. RAUNDS

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Rhymetime 11 to 11.30am at the Library. Free.

Parent & Tot Swimming 8 to 9am at Splash Leisure Pool. For under 5s. Call 01933 410505

rushden Parent & Toddler Swimming 8 to 9am at Splash Leisure Pool. For under 5s. Call 01933 410505

Little Sparklers 9am to 11am in the Grounds of Whitefriars Primary School. £1.50. Contact Emma on 07957 080074.

Tots and Tiddlers 9am-11am at St Peter’s Church. £1.50. Contact 01933 314251.

Sing and Sign Mornings at Rush2TheDen, Fitzwilliam Street. Stage 1, Stage 2 & Babes. Call for times.

Rhymetime 2.15pm to 2.45pm at Rushden Library. Free.

Breastfeeding Support Group 10am to 12pm at Rushden Library. Free.

Stanwick

Thrapston

Little Treasures 9.30-11am in St Laurence Church. Term time. Donations welcome.

Bounce & Rhyme 10.15 to 10.45am at the Library. Rhymetime 11.15 to 11.45am at the Library.

Thrapston & villages Tiddlers 9.30 to 11am, term time only. Thrapston Baptist Church, Entrance in St Paul’s Gardens. £1 per family. Contact Mary on: Thrapston.baptist@gmail.com

Saturdays OUNDLE Family Stay & Play 10.30-11.30am at Oundle Library.

Music Makers 9.15am at Titchmarsh Pavilion. SUndays Fun music and movement for 0-5 years. £4 Per child RushdeN and £2 for siblings. Contact Parent & Tot Swimming Naomi on 07815 293893 or musicmakersnorthants@gmail.com 8 to 9am at Splash Leisure Pool. For under 5s. Call 01933 410505 Play & Learn for Under 5s 10.15 to 11.15am at Thrapston Library. Free drop-in session.

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Weekly Activities Timetable

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If no contact details are provided, an advert for the class may be found in our Clubs & Classes section starting on page 31.

Mondays

W’boro URC Bumps, Babes & Tots 9.15-11.30am at Salem Hall, Salem Infant Aquatics Swimming Lane. Cost £1.50. Contact Kay: 30 minute classes between 9.30am haddonINC@live.co.uk and 12pm at Diana’s Health & Baby Ballet Fitness Club. (Barbara Hooton School of Dance) Little Fishes (Little Harrowden) 9.30 to 10am and 10 to 10.30am 9.30am-10.45am in the church. at The Studio, Earls Barton. Contact Margaret: mgbobby@ Rhymetime (Wellingborough Library) hotmail.co.uk. 9.45-10.15am. Free. Drop-in. Sing and Sign Bounce & Rhyme In the afternoon at Lazer Maze. 11-11.30am. Free. Drop-in. Stage 1 and Babes. Call for times. Play and Learn Under 5s (Earls Barton) St Andrew’s Toddler Group 10.30am to 12pm at Earls Barton 1.30pm to 2.45pm at St Andrews Library. Drop-in. Church, Berrymore Road. Term time only. Play and Learn Under 5s (Finedon) Play and Learn Under 5s (Wollaston) 10.30am to 11.30am at Finedon Library. Drop-in. 2.15 to 3.15pm at Wollaston Library. St Mark’s Buggy Club 1.30-3pm, St Mark’s Church Hall, Infant Aquatics Swimming Queensway. Voluntary 50p dona30 minute classes between 4pm tion. Contact Joy: 01933 676368. and 6pm at Rowangate School.

Tuesdays Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 minute classes between 9.30am and 12pm at Diana’s Health & Fitness Club. Mucky Pups Messy Play 9.30 to 11am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymore Rd. Contact: 01933 272119. Baby Ballet (Barbara Hooton School of Dance) 10 to 10.30am at The Mission Room, Finedon. Play and Learn for Under 1s 2pm to 3pm at Wellingborough Library. Free.

Beginners Ballet & Tap (Barbara Hooton School of Dance) 4 to 5pm at The Studio, Earls Barton.

THURSDAYS Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 minute classes between 9.30am and 12pm at Diana’s Health & Fitness Club.

Beginners Ballet & Tap (Barbara Hooton School Dance) 4 to 5pm at The Studio, Earls Barton. For ages 4+

FRIDAYS Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 minute classes between 9.30am and 12pm at Diana’s Health & Fitness Club. Rhymetime (Earls Barton) 2.30pm to 3pm at Earls Barton Library. Drop-in.

SATURDAYS Barbara Hooton School of Dance at The Mission Room, Finedon. Beginners Ballet & Tap 9 to 10am Grade 1 Ballet & Tap 10 to 11am Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 minute classes between 9am and 12pm at Rowangate School. Mini Dribblers Football 9.30 to 10.15am for 18 months to 3 years and 10.15 to 11am for 3 to 5 years at Redwell Leisure Centre.

Jigsaw Toddler Group 10am to 11.30am at Diana’s Health & Fitness, Finedon Road. £1. info@compasschurch.co.uk

Punchin Pandas 9am to 10am at Redwell Leisure Centre. For ages 4+

Rhymetime (Wollaston) 10am to 10.30am at Wollaston Library. Drop-in.

Beginners Ballet & Tap (Barbara Hooton School Dance) 4 to 5pm at Vicarage Farm Community Centre

Play and Learn for Under 5s 10 to 11.30am at Wellingborough Library. Drop-in.

Wednesdays

Play and Learn Under 1s (Earls Barton) 2pm to 3pm at Earls Barton Library. Drop-in.

Rhymetime (Irchester) 9.30am to 10am at Irchester Library. Drop-in.

Play and Learn Under 5s (Irchester) 2pm to 3pm at Irchester Library.

Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 minute classes between 9.30am and 12pm at Diana’s Health & Fitness Club.

St Mary’s Thursday Club Finedon 1.30pm to 3pm at The Mission room, Well street, Finedon. £2 for the 1st child, 50p thereafter. TT

Rhymetime (Finedon) 10.30am to 11am at Finedon Library. Drop-in. Little Footprints Toddler Group 1.15pm to 2.45pm at St Mark’s Church, Queensway. £1 for 1st child, 50p thereafter. Call Samantha on 07739 362924

Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 minute classes between 3pm and 5pm at Scott Bader Pool, Wollaston.

Sundays Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 minute classes between 2pm and 5pm at Diana’s Health & Fitness Club. Infant Aquatics Swimming 30 minute classes from 12.15pm at Scott Bader Pool, Wollaston.

The Underwear Rule

Teach your child the Underwear Rule and help protect them from abuse

The Underwear Rule is a simple way that parents can help keep children safe from abuse - without using scary words or mentioning sex. The NSPCC has developed this simple guide for parents, (and a child-friendly version available online), to help you talk PANTS with your child. PANTS is an easy way for you to explain to your child the key elements of the Underwear Rule:

Privates are private

Be clear with your child that the parts of their body covered by underwear are private. Explain to your child that no one should ask to see or touch their private parts or ask them to look at or touch anyone else’s. Sometimes doctors, nurses or family members might have to. Explain that this is OK, but that those people should always explain why, and ask your child if it’s OK first.

Always remember your body belongs to you

Let your child know their body belongs to them, and no one else. No-one has the right to make them do anything that makes them feel uncomfortable. And if anyone tries, tell your child they have the right to say no. Remind your child that they can always talk to you about anything that worries or upsets them.

No means no

Make sure your child understands that they have the right to say “no” to unwanted touch - even to a family member or someone they know or love. This shows that they’re in control of their body and their feelings should be respected. If a child feels confident to say no to their own family, they are more likely to say no to others.

Talk about secrets that upset you

Explain the differences between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ secrets. Phrases like “it’s our little secret” are an abuser’s way of making a child feel worried, or scared to tell someone what is happening to them. Good secrets can be things like surprise parties or presents for other people. Bad secrets make you feel sad, worried or frightened. Your child needs to feel able to speak up about secrets that worry them and confident that saying something won’t get them into trouble. Telling a secret will never hurt or worry anybody in your family or someone you know and love.

Speak up, someone can help

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Win a Family Ticket to see Cinderella at The Castle Theatre on Friday 21st December at 7pm

Enchanted Entertainment are back at the Castle Theatre this Christmas with the most magical show of them all: Cinderella. This fun-filled, festive favourite runs at the Wellingborough theatre from Wednesday 12th to Saturday 29th December, and will star X Factor finalist, Christopher Maloney as Prince Charming alongside a talented cast. To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket (for 4 people) to see the show, on Friday 21st December at 7pm, simply find the slipper (pictured right) hidden somewhere in this issue (excluding this page). When you find it, email the page number it’s on your, together with your name and address, to: info@timefortots.co.uk

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Win a Family Ticket to Wicksteed Park’s “Magical Wicksteed Park” this Christmas We have 2 family tickets to give away! The Magical Wicksteed Park experience includes a train journey to meet Santa’s reindeer and a story with Mrs Claus before meeting Santa Claus himself! The park’s Carousel, Sway Rider and Snakes & Ladders attractions will also be open and the full experience includes reindeer food making and a Christmas gift to take home, so don’t miss out! We’re offering 2 sets of family tickets (for a family of 4) in our fabulous competition! For your chance to win answer the following question: Which of Santa’s reindeer had a red nose? Email your answer, together with your name and address, to: info@timefortots.co.uk

Closing date: 16th December 2018

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Index Activities & Days Out

Cheeky Monkees Holiday Inn Corby Mini Meadows Nene Valley Railway Stanwick Lakes The Wildlife Trust West Lodge Rural Centre Wicksteed Park Willow Place & Corby Town Centre

Business Opportunities

Scentsy

Health & Beauty

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Clubs & Classes Corby Borough Council Trilogy Leisure

Arts & Crafts

Mess Around Northamptonshire

Dance Schools

Anderson School of Dance Barbara Hooton School of Dancing

Music & Movement

Giggles & Wiggles Sing & Sign

Language Classes Lingotots

Physical Activity

Little Kickers Matrix Gymnastics Mini Dribblers Punchin Pandas Tots Play

Swim Schools

Bubble Babies Infant Aquatics Jenny’s Dolphins

Theatre Schools

2 5 33 31 35 37 31 35 34 31 36 33 35 36 35 33

Kristal’s Beaute Box Pilates with Sylvia Quattro Lounge The Naturally You Clinic

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Nurseries, Pre-Schools & Childminders Acorn Childcare Aldwincle Pre-school Broughton Under 5s Fledglings Day Nursery Oak Tree Day Nursery Sunnylands Day Nursery Stepping Stones Pre-school

Party Services

Children’s Parties - Corby Borough Council Cheers Mobile Bars Wish Upon a Star

Pregnancy & Birth

Gabby Matthews Doula Nurturing Hands Simply Nurture

Schools

Northampton High School Pitsford School St Peter’s School

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Shopping & Gifts Shopping Centre

Newlands Shopping Centre

Food

The Northampton Grocer

Footwear & Clothing

Funky Lil Feet Groococks For Kids

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Gifts

Jomanda

Toys Kim’s Treasure Trove

Stagecoach

Crafters Aubrey Strawberry’s Closet Clayton’s Cloth Lulu Bella Hairbows Niamh’s Neverland Rhubarb and Bee The Gift Fox Works of Heart

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