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Ninth Edition
I'm FREE Quarterly
SPRING 2015
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Tots About
your local survival guide for BUMP to 5 yrs
Our 2nd Birthday 'secret' party barnardo's big toddle porthleven Food festival Local play parks childcare tips work from home REGULAR K EY FEATUR E ‘'TOTS ABOUT W E EKLY BUMP, BAB Y & TODDLE '’ on and CLUBS AND CLASSES R What’s cally to ble lo tots availa d your you an
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for parents and carers of bump - 5 year olds in West Cornwall: TRURO, FALMOUTH, PENRYN, THE LIZARD, HELSTON, REDRUTH, CAMBORNE, HAYLE, ST IVES, PENZANCE & LAND’S END. Practical information and articles ✿ Vouchers competitions Please mention Tots About when and contacting an advertiser
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Win tickets to the Tots About secret birthday bash
hosted by Telegraph Museum Porthcurno Tots About is turning two! Help us to celebrate by joining us at a fantastic fancy dress ‘Under-the-Sea’ children’s party hosted by the amazing Telegraph Museum Porthcurno, where young explorers will be surprised and inspired by hands-on exhibitions, creative make & take activities, trails, secret tunnels and much, much more. Exclusive party tickets can only be won by entering via the Tots About or Telegraph Museum Facebook pages, so join us both online now for your chance to win, and you and your child could be joining in the fun on Saturday 9th May. Good luck! Join Tots About and the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno on Facebook now to enter! Entries close 24th April. 2
Terms & Conditions. Each ticket permits one child (age 3-5 years) and one parent/guardian only. Tickets are non-transferrable and no cash alternative will be offered. Tickets include entry to the party, refreshments, free museum parking and entrance to the museum on the day of the party only. By entering the competition you are agreeing to take part in associated promotional activity, and giving your permission for us to include you and your child in a promotional photo shoot during the party. Competition closes Friday 24th April. Competition winners will be announced on Facebook and will be asked to contact Tots About/Telegraph Museum Porthcurno to make arrangements to deliver party tickets.
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In this issue:
P23 Opportunities to work from home
Inside FC- Our second birthday bash
P25 Drums Up Music
P3 Feeding your baby
Discounts & Vouchers
P4&5 Childcare tips
P26/27 Putting play on the map
P6 Mama’s Retreat
Inside BC Porthleven Food Festival
P9 Buy Bye Baby Markets
P13 What’s on in Redruth & Camborne BC Tots About Hosts Barnardo’s Big Toddle P14 What’s on in Hayle & St. Ives P15 What’s on in Penzance & Rural West Penwith
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P16/17 What’s on in Helston and the Lizard P18/19 What’s on in Truro P20/21 What’s on in Falmouth/Penryn
The days are getting longer and my children have dusted off their beach toys, ready for the warmer and longer days ahead of us.
See opposite for how you can get hold of a golden ticket. Tots About is hosting an under 5’s event THE BIG TODDLE in partnership with Helston Cattle Market to raise money for Barnardo’s on 13th June. Get your child a sponsorship form online
This issue is bursting at the seams with events and editorials. There’s so much on including Swashbuckling family fun. Jollyboat is a pirate themed mini festival just for families which takes place within The Porthleven Food and Music Festival on Saturday 25th. Tots About is celebrating their 2nd birthday and Porthcurno Telegraph museum are hosting a ‘secret’ party for us on 9th May.
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Feeding your baby Hello readers! I’m Evony, midwife, doula and Chief Tea-Drinker at MamaCafe. Sometime during pregnancy you may start to think about how you’re going to feed your baby when they’re born. For some mums the decision is easy and was probably made long before they got pregnant. For others it might be a bit trickier. Well-meaning family and friends can tell you their stories and experiences sometimes good and sometimes not so good. But ultimately it’s up to you to decide what feels right. Your midwife will give you a booklet with your notes all about feeding your new baby.
If you choose to bottle-feed then instructions are included inside the booklet too. There are lots of different types of bottles, sterilisers and milk so it’s probably a good idea to check them out before your baby arrives. Whatever you choose your baby will benefit from a gentle welcome and skin to skin time with mum and dad. It’s sooo good for all babies, helping to regulate their temperature, heartbeat and breathing. Your decision doesn’t have to be set in stone and you can explore your options and change your mind too. Your midwife and health visitor are there to give you lots of support. Want to know more about feeding? Check out our new ‘Feeding your New Baby Class’ on the Mamacafe website. That’s all for this time folks!
If you choose to breastfeed it’s a good idea to find out how it all works; what makes it easier and what makes it harder. Having an understanding of holding and attaching your baby can make a big difference. There are lots of free support groups run by breastfeeding mums, all over Cornwall, and they’re listed in the booklet. They love to meet you in pregnancy too so that you can start to get prepared.
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Top ten tips for choosing the right childcare setting for you and your children There comes a time after having a baby that many of us need to think about returning to work to pay the bills. There are many different childcare options available and although daunting at first, these top ten tips from the Department for Education should help you work out the best option or options for you.
Are the staff and children talking and playing together and are the children inspired and encouraged to ask questions?
What type of care is best for you and your child? e.g., 'group care' is normally with a team of staff working with a number of children. Childminders work at home and care for a smaller number of children.
Do the children have the chance to take part in a range of different activities? Does the location have plenty of space inside and outside - how easy is it for children to move freely between the two? Think about safety - do they have finger guards on doors? Do they have visitor control systems in use? How do they report incidents to parents? Ask to see the written safeguarding policy - every group childcare provider should have one.
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Look at the staffing levels. A nursery or children's centre should have at least one member of staff for every eight children aged between three and five-years-old, and there should be a key person with special responsibility for your child. A childminder could be caring for up to six children under eight.
Will you see your child's paintings and other work - how will the staff talk to you about what and how your child is learning?
You should always visit the nursery, childminder or pre-school when it is in full flow, and take your child with you to see what they think.
Is there a healthy, balanced diet on offer? Ask about how they manage children's dietary requirements.
How does the nursery, preschool or childminder deal with misbehaviour, or homesickness? Again, ask to see the written policy.
Do staff have relevant qualifications? Did you know that quality is generally better in childcare settings where the staff have qualifications, particularly if at least one member of staff involved with the children is an early years graduate?
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Me-time for mums. We dream of it, we need it but we rarely take it. We forget that our happiness, self-confidence and energy have a huge impact on everyone around us, and that a happy supported mother at the heart of a family helps everyone feel better. Mamas’ Retreats offer a precious space where YOU can be nurtured. A chance to connect with other supportive mamas and try some gentle yoga, creative activities, and delicious food (no special yoga or art skills required!). You’ll leave feeling rested, revitalised, and reminded of just how brilliant you are. Join us. (Gift vouchers also available!)
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Penzance mothers, Jo Smith and Ruth Matthews are the organisers behind Bye Buy Baby – the recently set up, new and pre-loved baby and children’s markets, which take place every month at Penzance Leisure Centre. The markets are geared specifically towards parents and parents-to-be, looking for good quality clothes, toys, maternity and baby equipment at a fraction of high street prices. There are also kids activities, and a mobile photography studio by local photographer Vince Chapple. Stalls are available for pre-loved sellers, crafters and businesses relating to babies and children. To book call Jo on 07702192734 or email byebuybabymarket@gmail.com Please mention Tots About when contacting an advertiser
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LITTLE FINGERS FREE Creative Sessions for pre-school children aged 2 1/2 upwards and their parents and carers. Enjoy making and doing, stories and more as we explore the wonderful paintings and treasures of Penlee. Different every month, from April 2015. For more information about the sessions and to book, please call Penlee House Gallery & Museum 01736 363625 or email info@penleehouse.org.uk www.penleehouse.org.uk Morrab Road, Penzance TR18 4HE
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what’s on, clubs and classes in All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print. However, as details can change at short notice, please contact the venues before making a special journey.
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Redruth & Camborne
Treloweth Children’s Centre Little Learners 10-11.30am Sling meet, 1st Tues of month 12.30-1.45pm
Wesley Toddlers, Wesley Chapel Camborne 9.30-11am, £1 Sunshine Room Baby Play, Camborne Nursery School 1.15-2.45pm £1 donation Contact 01209 713607 Four Lane Parent & Toddler Group Pencoys Hall. 9.30-11.30am £1.50. Contact Tina Ball 0777 5901760
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Jolly Tots 9.45-11.15am FREE, Pengegon Institute, Camborne. Just drop in
Wednesday
Little Beebles/Crowan School Toddler Group 1.30-3pm term time Gemma 01209 851794
Camborne Children’s Centre, Rosemellin Little Learners 9.30-11am
Redruth Children’s Centre
Treloweth Children's Centre
Treloweth Children’s Centre
Stithians Village Hall Little Learners 1.30-3pm
Great expectations 2-4pm, 6 week prenatal programme, 01209 310000 Boogie Doodles, Pencoys Church Hall 1011.30am. 01209 314510 Baby Bounce & Rhyme Redruth Library 2.00-2.45pm Music Tots The Elim Centre, Dolcoath Drive 10-11.15am, £2.50, Contact 01209 714781 Wesley Toddlers, Wesley Chappel, Camborne 1.15-2.45pm £1 J.C Toddler Group, Guiness Trust Hall, Chywoon Gardens., Illogan 9.30-11.30am FREE
Tuesday
Camborne Children’s Centre Weigh, Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Rhyme Time, Pengegon Institute 1.30-2.30pm Stay and Play Beacon Methodist Chapel 10.30-12pm Jill 01209 714319
Redruth Children's Centre Little Learners From 18 mnths 10-11.30am
Babbling Babies for pre-walkers 10.00-11.00am
Baby Bounce and Rhyme Camborne Library 10.00-11.00am Story time age 3-7yrs 3.30pm Happy Tots, The Elim Centre, Dolcoath Drive. Camborne 10-11.30am; 1-2.30pm. 1st session free. £2.50 Contact 01209 714781 Sally’s Sunbeam Parent & Toddler Group Salvation Army, Camborne. 10-12pm. Contact 01209 713676 MamaCafe, Melting Pot café, Redruth 1.15-2.45pm £3 Redruth Baptist Church Toddler Group. Church Lounge 9.45-11.45am FREE Mt Hawke Toddler Group MH WI Hall, 10-12pm, 0-3yrs, £2 per family, 50p siblings Contact 01209 890479
Thursday
Troon Children’s Centre Health Clinic 9.30-10.30
Rosemellin CC
Babbling babies (0-12mths) 3-4pm
(except 3rd Thursday of every month) Stay n Play Lanner Methodist Hall 10-11.30am HV attends every 2 months
Redruth Children's Centre Bosom Buddies, 10.30-12.30pm
Lanner Children’s Centre
Rhyme Time 10-11am, HV drop in 2nd Thursday of month
Treloweth Children's Centre Rhyme Time 10-11am
Happy Tots, The Elim Centre, Dolcoath Drive. 10-11.30am; 1-2.30pm. 1st session free. £2.50 Contact 01209 714781 Little Acorns Stay and Play, Little Acorns Pre school, Higher Penponds 1-3pm. Contact 01209 718990
Friday
Camborne Children’s Centre, Rosemellin
Looking up- playgroup for children with Downs Syndrome 10-12pm
Redruth Children’s Centre Babbling babies 10.00-11.30am Family drop in 1-3pm
Treloweth Children’s Centre
Baby Weighing Clinic 1-2pm, 1st Friday of month with toy library visit Baby Massage 2.15-3.30pm 6 week block Baby, Bounce & Rhyme Redruth Library 11.00-11.45am Highway Activity Centre 4 lanes, Redruth, mini explorers toddler group. 10-11.30am Little Acorns Preschool baby group Penponds 1-3pm Amanda Williams Stay and Play, Roskear Primary School, Camborne 10-11am. FREE. Contact 01209 714241 Toddler Group St Meriadoc Infant Academy, 1.15-2.45pm, FREE 01209 713982
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what’s on, clubs and classes in Story time, Hayle Library 3.45-4.45pm, call Abbie 0300 1234111 or 01209 615001.
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ST IVES Children’s Centre Family Funtime in the Teylu Room 9.30–11.30am Parent led play session. Donation £1 per family
HappyFeet Preschool, Leedstown School Stay and Play 11-12pm Debbie 07647655968
Wednesday
ST IVES Swimming St. Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am 01736 798509 to book £1.80 per family. Bounce and Rhyme St. Ives Library 10.45-11.15am. Babies and toddlers
HAYLE Children’s Centre First Friends In the Beach Hut 10–12noon under 1’s. 01736 759058. Toy Library available in this session. Tiny Treasures Crèche 10–1pm, £3.50 per hr or £10 for 3 hours. Book in advance, Debbie 07800 610686. Toy Library Drop in 11am – 1pm
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St Erth Children's Centre Stay and Play 1.30-3.00pm. 0 to 5yrs £2 per child-50p for siblings. 01736 755690
Foundry under 5’s parent/carer toddler group; 9.15-10.45am £1.50 , 50p sibling Heather 01736 755511
Just A Manic Mums Day 1-3pm every 1st and 3rd Monday Leedstown Village Hall £1 donation inc. coffee and cake. Vicky 07565540161
Tuesday
ST IVES Children’s Centre: Well Child Clinic In the Lowen Room Drop in 1–3pm Toy Library available in this session Swimming St. Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am 01736 798509 to book, £1.80 HAYLE Children’s Centre Here’s Looking at you baby 1.30-3.30pm. Starting 22nd April for 8 wks. Sue 01736 334850 Great Expectations 6 week ante-natal course. 9.30-11.30am. Starting 13th May for 6 weeks 01736 759058 Hayle Children's Centre Café Breast friends Hayle and St Ives 11.30– 1.30pm Play, support & advice session for breastfeeding families. Nancy on 07930 506214
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Monkey Music Paradise Park, Throughout morning from 10am from 3 months - 4 years www.monkeymusic.co.uk Bounce and Rhyme Hayle Library 10.30–11am. Babies and toddlers. Florence 0300 1234111
St Erth Parent and Toddler group 9.30am St Erth Village Hall, £1.50 per child, 50p siblings. Penny 07523493373
Thursday ST IVES Children's Centre-closed, all staff at Hayle Children's Centre
Swimming St Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am for Babies. Call 01736 798509 to book, £1.80 HAYLE Children’s Centre: Childminders Drop In, The Beach Hut 10–1pm. Playing Together In the Crèche 10am – 12noon Under 5s play. £1 donation per family. Contact Sarah Correnti on 01736 759058
Hayle & St Ives HAYLE Children’s Centre: Toy Library Drop In 11–4pm Child Health Clinic In the Garden Room. Drop-In 2 & 4pm. Baby weighing, health and breastfeeding advice.
Friday Hayle Children's Centre-closed, all staff based at St. Ives Children's Centre
Todlins music and dance, sing and sign The Scout Hut, Penpol Lane, 10am and 11am drop in, pay as you go Chloe@todlins.co.uk: Facebook Todlins or 07977418566 St Ives Children’s Centre First Friends In the Cafe 10–12noon under 1’s. Call Sarah Correnti on 01736 798509. The Toy Library is available in this session 9.30-4pm Playing Together In the Teylu Room 1.30pm – 3.30pm, under 5s £1 donation per family. Contact Kary on 01736 798509. The Toy Library Service is available in this session. Healthy Boxes are delivered every Friday morning to St. Ives Children’s Centre. Order by 11.00am Tuesdays at reception or by phone on 01736 798509. www.healthyboxes.com
Saturday Who let the dad’s out? Marazion 9.3011.30am, Contact Debbie 01736 759058 All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print. However, as details can change at short notice, please contact the venues before making a special journey. These timetables have been devised for demographic reasons however, West Penwith, St. Just, Hayle and St. Ives Children’s Centres are locality 1 Penzance 01736 334850 St Ives 01736 798509 Hayle 01736 759058
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Penzance & Rural West Penwith St Just Children’s Centre First friends 9.30-11.30am. HV 1st Tuesday of the month.
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Goldsithney Parent and toddler group, St Piran’s Hall 9.30-11.30am Marazion Monkeys, Marazion Community Centre, 9.45-11.45am Stay and Play St Madderns CofE School, St Maddern, Penzance. 2-3pm £1 donation St. Mary’s Parent & Toddler RC School Penzance, 1.30-3pm £1 per child, Corinne 01736 362965 Mother & Toddler Group, Paul Church Hall, Suzi 07789542480, Vickie 07760401016 12.30-2.30pm, £2 per child Penzance Children’s Centre Toy Library 9.30-12.30pm Newlyn Trinity Centre, Playing Together, under 2's 1.00pm– 3.00pm. Weekly weighing and health visitor advice from 1.30-2.30pm. Minnows - 3 Villages Youth Project’s under 5’s 1-3pm Jen 07580 041748 Jumping Mice, Mousehole Preschool, 10.3011.30, £2, Kelly NatureBuds, Carnyorth. Waldorf inspired parent and child group for under 4s. 9.30am. Contact Annabelle 07971 044835 Jump with Jo Jumping Joey's stay & play 9.30-11.30am St Just Sports Centre 1.30-3pm St Buryan Village Hall
Tuesday
Marazion First Friends, Marazion Community Centre, under 1’s, 10-12pm Little Chicks Toddlers, Alverton, Hope Church, 9.30-11.30am, £1 per family, contact Lindsay 01736 874474 Penzance Library, Baby bounce & Rhyme, 10-10.30am The Ark baby/toddler group 10-12pm, Shekinah Centre, Zoe 01736 363206 Chapel Street Methodist Church parent/ toddler group, 10-11.30am, Karen 01736 350765
Sennen Buddies, Sennen pre school, 1.303pm 2nd Tues of month, baby weighing. Contact Laura 01736 871115
Wednesday
Penzance, Stay and Play, Light and Life, The Changing Room, next to Costa Coffee, 9.30-11am, Free, Liz 01736 351792 Toddliwinks, Penzance Baptist Church, 10-11.30am, Free Penzance Children’s Centre Toy library 9.30-4pm First friends under 1’s & HV 10-12pm Family learning 9.30-11.30am Tots and Tiddlers, St. Buryan Village Hall, 10-11.45am. 2nd Weds a HV attends. Diane Hollywood 07966924707 Jump with Jo Jumping Joeys Fun and fitness for under 5s St Just Sports Centre 10-12pm Pendeen Minors Parish Hall, Pendeen 9.30-11.30am HV last Weds of month Vicky 07792 924204
Thursday Jump with Jo Jumping Joey's stay & play 9.30-11.30am Marazion Community Centre Penzance Children’s Centre Toy Library 9.30-12pm Breast Friends 10-12pm Fran 07789746482 WILD 10-12pm; 1-3pm, mums under 23 with children Chapel Street Methodist Church Little Fishes Toddler Group 10-11.30am, Marie 07773963370 Newlyn Children’s Centre, Playtime 1011.30am £1 Gwavas Parent & Toddler Group 10.00-12pm Gwavas Advisory Rooms, contact Marilyn 07861 736077 Mother & Toddler Group, Paul Church Hall, 9.30-11.30am. £2 per child St. Just Library Bounce & Rhyme 10.3011.30am for under 2’s Creation Station Arts & Crafts Nancherrow Centre, St Just 10.15-11am, 18months + 11.30-12.15 6-18months
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Goldsithney Parent and toddler group, 9.3011.30am, St. Piran’s Hall Little Rascals Toddler Group, Gulval Village Hall, 9-11am Elisa Taylor 01736 363669 Creation Station Arts & Crafts Hope Church, Alverton 10-10.45am 18mnths-5yrs 6-18mnths 11.15-12pm Cheeky Monkey’s Toddlers St Mary’s Catholic School 1.30-3pm Charlene 07725259913 Stay and Play St Madderns CofE School, 2-3pm £1 donation Penzance Children’s Centre Toy Library 9.30-12.30pm Great Expectations 6 week ante natal course starting 17th April 1-3pm Starting 12th June 9.30-11.30am, Kath 01736 334850 Here’s Looking at you little one 8 week group starting 17th April 10-11.30am 6-18mths, Sue 01736 334850 Jump with Jo Jumping Joey's stay & play Penzance Class - venue to be confirmed visit the website for details Newlyn Nippers, Newlyn School Hall, bumps up to age 2, 9-10.45am, 50p per family, Joanne 07887643857 St. Levan School 1.30pm John Brollys storytime St Just Children’s Centre Parent Toddler Grp ‘Just fun’ 10-12pm Alice 07708995557 Monthly Drop in clinic Restaurant at the Old Success Inn, Sennen Last Friday of month 10.30-11.30am 01736 575511
Saturday Jump with Jo - Childrens Zumba St Just Sport Centre for children 4-7 years 2-2.45pm Who let the dads out, Marazion School 9.30-11.30am, Contact Dave 01736 759058
Sunday Freestyle Swim School Parc Eglos School baby/preschool (adult in water)
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Gweek Seals, under 5’s, Gweek Village Hall, 9.30-12pm, Contact Kate 07775601888.
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Creation Station, Arts & Crafts Old Cattle Market, 15m-4yrs 10-10.45am; Ocean Academy of Dance Helston Comm Coll South Site 3.45-4.15pm ballet (3.5-5yrs), 4.45-5.15pm tap (from age 4 yrs
FOR ADULTS - Teresa Blee Dance 8-9pm Beginner Adult Ballet, Parc Eglos School, Helston
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Little Fishes, Meneage Methodist Church, Manaccan, 1.30-3pm, donations, TO. Karen 07989 097973 Mullion Tiddlers, Methodist Church, 9.30-11.30am £1.50 1st sibling and 50p siblings Little Acorns, St Keverne church hall 1.30-3pm. Contact Sadie Rose 01326 280875 Helston Children’s Centre Feeding Friends 10-12pm Helston Library, Storytime, 3.30pm Culdrose Babbling Babies 0-9 months, 10-45-12.15am Must book Childminders Network, St Elvan’s Children’s Centre 9.30-11.30am
Tuesday Jump with Jo - Jumping Joey’s Stay and play for under 5’s The Old Cattlemarket, Helston 10-12pm Teresa Blee Dance 7.30-8.30pm Adult Tap, St Andrews Hall, Helston Mullion HC drop in baby clinic 12.30-2.30pm Tots Adventure Play, Mullion Gymnastic Centre, 1.452.45pm £1 donation. Jill Punter/Sarah Hearn 01326 241377 Pollurian Hotel, Mullion, Play and Stay, 12.30-2.30pm, £2 over 1, £1 under 1 Lisa 01326 240421 St Elvan CC, Babbling Babies with breast feeding support 0-12 months 9.30-11am. Must book a place.
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what’s on, clubs and classes in Helston & The Lizard Your guide to what’s on in Truro Little Fish group Light & Life Church Helston 9.30am Mannacan toddler group, Mannacan Village Hall, 9.3011.30am, £1 per family, Hannah Champion 01326 231365 Porthleven under 5’s, Porthleven School, 9-11am, Tamzin Christophers, 01326 565249
Wednesday
The Lizard, Little Learners Cury School, 10-11.30am Trannack under 5’s, Trannack School 9.20-11.30am, £2 over 1yr, £1 under 12months, Emma Mustafa, 01209 831610 St Elvans Children’s Centre Mini Monkeys (young parents) 1.00-2.30pm Helston Baby and toddler group, St Andrew’s Hall, 9.30am Helston Library, Baby bounce & Rhyme, 11am Dinky Dolphins, Godolphin Pre School, 1.30-3pm, £2
Thursday Todlins music & dance, sing & sign Porthleven St Elvan’s Children’s Centre 1.30pm drop in, pay as you go Chloe@todlins.co.uk: Facebook Todlins or 07977418566 Ocean Academy of Dance Helston Comm Coll South Site 3.45-4.30pm Jazz (from age 4yrs), Jump with Jo - Dance Fitness Praa Sands Community Hall, 3.45-4.30pm
The Lizard, Little Learners St Keverne Parish Hall, 1.30-3pm Need to book Little Fishes Stay and play, 10am-12pm, St. Peters Hall, Coverack. Contact Joan 01326 280337 Stepping Stones Stay and Play, Mullion Methodist Church, 9.45-11.30ish, donations, all year round Becci 07547668150 Jolly Tots parent and toddler group Porthleven, Apostolic Church, Thomas St. 0-nursery age, 1011.30am £1.50. Helston Children’s Centre Little Learners 10-11.30am Booking required
Friday Monkey Music The Old Cattlemarket, Throughout morning from 9.35am from 3 months - 4 years. See www.monkeymusic.co.uk St Elvans Children’s Centre Little Learners 10-11.30am, booking needed Mother and toddler group, Landewednack School, 9.30-11.30am, £2.50 1 child, £1 per sibling, Demelza Vincent, 07790420244 Trannack under 5’s, Trannack School, 9.20-11.30am £2 over 1yr, £1 under 12months, Emma Mustafa, 01209 831610 07967467904,
Saturday Teresa Blee Dance School 9.15-10.00am Ballet (age 5+) 11-15-12pm, Ballet (age 4+) 12.45-1.30pm Ballet (4.5+) Parc Eglos School, Helston 9.15-10am Tap and Modern (4+) and 11.00-11.30am Ballet (2.5+) at the Andrew Hall, Helston
Jump with Jo - Dance Fitness The Old Cattle Market, Helston 4-6yrs. 9.45-10.25am 10.30-11.15am 7-10yrs
Ocean Academy of Dance 9.00-9.30am mother & babies ballet (from 2yrs); 9.30-10am and 10-10.30am ballet (3.5-5yrs), 10.30-11am modern (3.5-5yrs), Helston Comm Coll, South Site
Freestyle Swim School Parc Eglos School, Helston Afternoon sessions. age 3+ See website
Sunday Freestyle Swim School Parc Eglos School, Helston baby/preschool (adult in water) See website
Wendron Toddler group, Wendron School, 9.15-11am. Claire Hosken, 01326 561807
Gweek Seals, under 5’s, Gweek Village Hall, 9.30-12pm. Contact Kate 07775601888.
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St Agnes Methodist Church Hall, Health Visitor Drop in 1.30-3pm
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Monkey Music Chacewater village hall. Throughout morning from 9.45am from 3 months - 4 years (www. monkeymusic.co.uk The Creation Station Arts & Crafts All Saints Church Hall, Highertown, Truro, 15mnths-5yrs, 10.15-11.05am; 4mnths-14mnths 11.30-12.15pm Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 9-11.30am, babies to 4 yrs
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Truro Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.15-11am, £2.50 Stay & Play, Truro Nursery School 9-10.30am (through Bosvigo Children's Centre) £3 per family 0-5 yrs
Tregony Children’s Centre Little Learners 9.45-11.15am age 2+ must book 01872 322661
Malabar Children’s Centre
Cornwall Natural Parenting & Slingmeet. 1.00pm – 3.00pm, Every 2nd Monday of each month Carnon Downs, Sunbeams Parent and Toddler Group 10-12pm £2.50 over 1’s, free for under 1’s Contact Sheila 01872 863975
Tuesday
Little Waves Story Reading, Hall for Cornwall 10.30am FREE
GillyBabies - Baby massage 11am & 2pm, Idless Mill, Truro Freestyle Swim School Afteroon Sessions, age 3+ Falmouth; Carnon Downs Stay @ Play Probus 9.15-10.45am term time only Probus CP School £3 per family Contact Tania Williams 01726 882647 Perranporth Children’s Centre Parent and Baby Group; 10-11.30am 0-18mnths. FREE Emma Oakes 07790266262 Stay and Play at St Kea Church 9.15-11am £1.50 per child/£2 per family 01872 262868 St. Pauls’ Children’s Centre (Archbishop Benson School site) Toddlergroup/messyplay £1.50
Malabar Children’s Centre
Little Learners 9.30-11am age 1-3 yrs must book 01872 322661
Trelander Children’s Centre
Breastfriends 10-12pm Breastfeeding Support Group Toddler Talk 2.00-3.00pm (6-12 months) 6 week course, BOOKING ESSENTIAL
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what’s on, clubs and classes in Your guide to what’s on in Health Visitor Drop In St Agnes Methodist Church Hall 1.30-3pm
St Agnes, Miners & Mechanics Little Stars 12.45-2.45pm, £2 per child
Wednesday
Tower Tots Probus Church 2nd, 4th, 5th Thurs 1.45-3pm FREE 01726 882495 Little Lights 1st,3rd, Thurs, 1.45-3pm 01726 882495
GillyBabies Pregnancy Yoga 4pm & 6.15pm, Idless Mill, Truro Kangaroo fitness babywearing workout 9.45-10.45 Scout h.q. Boscawen park Malpas
Mt Hawke Toddler Group MH WI Hall, 10-12pm, 0-3yrs, £2 per family, 50p siblings Contact 01209 890479 Truro Library, Baby bounce & Rhyme Last Wednesday of the month 10-11am St Agnes Library Story time 2.30-3.30pm Stay and Play, 10-12pm, Miners & Mechanics Institute, St Agnes Truro Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.15-11am, £2.50 Toy Library 9-11 Tregolls Nursery Stay and Play 1.30-3pm Free
Trelander Children’s Centre
Little Cooks 9.30-11.30am age 2yrs+ 22nd April-20th May Todlins music and dance, sing & sign 1.30pm drop in, pay as you go Chloe@ todlins.co.uk: Facebook Todlins or 07977418566
Malabar Children’s Centre
Baby Clinic 1.00pm – 3.00pm Baby weighing and Health Visitor advice, play session available Breastfriends 1-3pm Grampound Road School Rhythm & Rhyme 10-11am
Thursday
Molly Music Scout Hut, Boscawen Park, Malpass Rd. Throughout the morning from 9.30am babies to 4 years www.mollymusic.co.uk Monkey Music: Truro Community Library. Throughout the morning from 9.35am from 3 months - 4 years. See www.monkeymusic.co.uk
Freestyle Swim School age 3+ Falmouth; Carnon Downs Baby and pre-school (adult in water), Carnon Downs. See website for full details
Truro High Nursery Parent and Toddler 1.45-3pm £2.50 per family 0-3yrs Contact Tracey 01872 242916 Truro Baptist Church Baby Club 9.30-11am, £1.50 donation Porthtowan Toddler Group (Village Hall) 1.30-3.00pm Health Visitor drop in Kenwyn Church Parent & Toddler Group. Kenwyn Church 2-3.30pm Free
Malabar Children’s Centre,
Childminder Drop In 9.30am – 11.30am Come along to use the Playroom and outdoor area, bring some fruit for snack. Check dates Developmental Health Checks 2.30pm 4.30pm To book a place please call your Health Visitor 01872 221700 St Erme with Trispen Primary School Baby Rhythm & Rhyme 9.30-10.30am, 16th April-21st May To book 01872 322661
Friday
Amy Yoga Toddler Yoga 9.45-10.45am St Agnes Miners and Mechanics Institute Mum and Baby Yoga 11am-12pm St Agnes Miners and Mechanics Institute Zumbini 9.45-10.30am at the Scout Hut in St Agnes. ZumbiniCornwall@hotmail.com or 07876770044 for bookings and questions. Monkey Music Truro Community Library. Throughout afternoon from 1pm from 3 months - 4 years. See www.monkeymusic.co.uk Toddler Tango, Hall for Cornwall 10.15-11.15am age 2-4 yrs £5 Freestyle Swim School age 3+ Falmouth; Truro; Carnon Downs see website Newquay area Waterbabies, Atlantic Reach 9-11.30am, babies to 4yrs
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Naturally Learning Truro High, (Trevean nursery) Stay and Play 1.30-3pm, £2.50 Allie 01872 858255 Stay and Play, 10-12pm, Miners & Mechanics Institute, St Agnes Chacewater Methodist Parent & Toddler Chacewater Bowling Club, 9.30-11.30am. Baby weighing scales available. Helen 01872 562920/07964 751024 Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group 10-12pm Carnon Downs £2.50 over 1’s, free for under 1’s Contact Sheila 01872 863975 Blackwater Stay and Play I9-10.30am term time only In Blackwater CP school Contact Holly 01872 553798 Free Truro Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.15-11am, £2.50 Devoran Stay & Play Group Devoran School 9.00-10.30am
Trelander Children’s Centre Health Visitor Drop 10-12pm 17th April, 15th May Great expectations 2-4pm 29th May-3rd July
Tregolls Children’s Centre
Here’s Looking at you little one 10-12pm bolds@cornwall.gov.uk 17th April-22nd May Meet and Mingle 2-3pm 17th April 2 year old stay and play 2-3pm, 24th April
Saturday
Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 8.30-1pm babies to 4 yrs
Truro Baptist Church Dad’s Group 9.30am–12.00pm 1st Saturday of each month Truro Cathedral, Messy Table Fun for families and children FREE 11-2pm. Check the dates 01872 276782 Trelander Community Centre Trelander Saturday Cafe 10.00am – 12.00pm 2nd Saturday of each month All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print. However, as details can change at short notice, please contact the venues before making a special journey Truro Children’s Centres. For all information please contact 01872 277068/278639
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Monday
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Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 9-11.30am, babies to 4yrs Spanish for 3-5yrs Falmouth Sports Club, Western Terrace 3-3.30pm, £4.50 per session, paid termly Jill 07929 928 517 Creative Dance Class for Under 5s The Zed Shed, Penryn (& Grown-ups) 3:30pm-4:15pm 2-5yrs £4 per class Contact: Lauren 07772 924227 E: thedanceinitiative@outlook.com Falmouth Art Gallery Baby Jam, sensory sessions for pre-crawlers Baby Paint, messy painting for babies up to 2.5yrs, FREE, drop in Dates throughout Specific dates apply Minnows Tale National Maritime Museum 11-11.30, just turn up Freestyle Swim School Afternnon sessions, age 3+ Falmouth; Truro; Carnon Downs Baby and pre-school (adult in water) Carnon Downs Acorns parent and toddler group, Highway Community Centre, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per child, £1 siblings Emmanuel Baptist Church Parent & Toddlers Monday – Fridays 9.30-11.30am 01326 315249
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YMWA Young Mums Will Achieve A group for young mums and pregnant young women between 14 and 19 years. Term time only 9:30am - 4:00pm Book a place, contact Rachel Marks on 07990 567530 or 0845 2232567 rachel.marks@st-austell.ac.uk Support group for childminders 9.30-11.30am 11th May Penryn Jubilee Wharf Centre HLAYLB 11.30-1pm, 13th April-18th May 01326 312493 2 year ols play & Stay 2-3pm, 20th April Meet & Mingle 12-3pm, 11th May Penryn Library Storytime 1010.30am Bosvale Community Centre Rhythm & Rhyme 1.30-2.30pm Constantine Pre School Toddler Group 1-3pm £2.50 01326 341444 TO
Tuesday Spanish for kids – aged 3-5 years 11-11.30 £4.50 per session paid termly NEW Spanish for babies/toddlers 1-3 yrs 11.45-12.15 £30 for 6 sessions The Zed Shed, Jubilee Wharf, Penryn contact Jill 07929 928517 spanishforkidsfalmouth@gmail.com Monkey Music Princess Pavillion. Throughout morning from 10am from 3 months - 4 years www.monkeymusic.co.uk Buggy Burn 10.30-11.30am Queen Mary Gardens, Gylly Beach, Falmouth 07908724140 Creation Station Arts and Crafts 18mnths-5yrs, 10.15-11.05am 6mnths-18mnths, 11.30-12.15pm Ponsanooth Hall
Perranarworthal Pre Sch Baby/ Toddler Group, Village Hall Perranwell Station 9.30-11.30am £2 per child £1 sibling Contact Tracey 07778380785 Mylor Bridge Baby & Toddler Group Ord Strattor Pavillion 9.30-11.30am. Just turn up. Toy Library available
The Park Centre
Oasis Support for families with additional needs 9.30-11.30am Contact 01326 312493
Lighthouse Centre
Continued Feeding Group. 10:00am12:00pm This is a group for mums that are continuing to breast feed. LAST Tuesday every month. Contact 01326 312493. Little Learners 2.15-3.15pm 14th April-19th May, 1-3 yrs Penryn Academy Incredible Yrs (3-6) 1-3pm 21st April-8th July. To book bolds@cornwall.gov.uk Falmouth Library (TO) Rhymetime 11.00-11.30 Storytime 2.00-2.45pm
Jubilee Wharf Centre, Penryn Bump to Breast 1.00-2pm, Post Natal Support Little Learners, 2.15-3.15pm 14th April-19th May 0-12months, booking essential
Toy Library at Mylor Baby & Toddler Group 9:30am - 11:30am Ord Statter Pavilion, Mylor Child Health Clinic 10-12pm Baby and Toddler Weighing, Penryn Surgery
Wednesday Todlins music & dance, sing & sign The Tolman Centre, Constantine, 9.30am, pay as you go Chloe@todlins.co.uk Facebook Todlins or 07977418566 Freestyle Swim School Afternoon sessions. age 3+ Falmouth; Carnon Downs
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what’s on, clubs and classes in Falmouth Art Gallery Baby Jam sensory sessions for pre-crawlers Baby Paint, messy painting for babies up to 2.5yrs, FREE, drop in Dates throughout Specific dates apply Little Angels Parents & Toddler Group, Salvation Army, Brook St, 9.30-11.30am £1.50 per family, Term time only. Contact Alison 01326 314567/078779076 Acorns parent and toddler group Highway Comm Centre, Penryn 9.3011.30am £1.50 per child; £1 siblings, snack Penryn Infant School Rhythm & Rhyme 2-3pm 16th April – 21st May, 0-5 yrs
Lighthouse Centre
Bluebird Support Group 10am - 12pm A free post natal support group with free crèche facilities. Book a place on contact on 01326 312493 Child Health Clinic 10-12.00pm Falmouth Health Centre baby/toddler weigh in
Thursday Buggy Burn 10.30-11.30am Queen Mary Gardens, Gylly Beach, Falmouth 07908724140
Falmouth & Penryn
The Park Centre
Cornwall One Parent Support Group 10-11.30am Liz Northcott 01726 65417 Small Steps, big achievements 10-11.30am 14th May 0-5 yrs children with additional needs Little Learners 10-11.30am 16th April21st May, 0-5 yrs Health Clinic Drop in 4-6pm Falmouth Health Centre Bump to Breast Post Natal Support 10:30am - 12:30pm Falmouth Health Centre 01326 430050
Friday
Mawnan Toddlers MCA Hall, 1-3pm £1.50 per child, 50p sibling TO Contact Bridget 01326 250257
Saturday Freestyle Swim School age 3+ Falmouth; Carnon Downs Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 8.30-1pm, babies to 4yrs
Lighthouse Centre
Lighthouse Dads - For all dads and their children. Session runs from 9:00am – 12pm Twice a month All dads welcome.
Devoran School: Stay & Play Group 9.00-10.30am
The Dracaena Centre
Parent and Toddler Group, 12.30-2pm (lunch and drinks from 12pm) Falmouth Toy Library 12.30-2.30pm Great Expectations 2-4pm, 15th May19th June book 01326 312493
Lighthouse Centre
Little Cooks 10-11.30am 17th April-22nd May, 2 yrs +
Mother and baby yoga 11-12 the Old Ambulance Building, Quarry Hill, Falmouth. www. flowingyoga.co.uk 07980254089 Acorns parent and toddler group Highway Com Centre, Penryn 9.3011.30am £1.50 per child; £1 siblings, snack
Lighthouse Centre
YMWA Young Mums Will Achieve Term time only 9:30am - 4:00pm Book a place, contact Rachel Marks 07990 567530 or 0845 2232567 rachel.marks@st-austell.ac.uk
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The parties are an hour long and consist of different games using drums and percussion. Paul also provides original live music with his guitar and stomp providing an upbeat groove to drum along and dance to, these parties are a real hit with the kids and adults alike! Let the young & young at heart unleash their energy and musical creativity at a Drums Up Music Party. For more info: contact Paul Vermette mobile: 07746876615 www.drumsupmusic.com find us on fb
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Putting play on the map By Claire McHugh from Playmapp
Spring is in the air and it’s a great time of year to get outside! And it’s never been easier to find great places to play, thanks to the new playground-finder website www.playmapp.co.uk. After struggling to find play areas after having her own children, mum of twins Claire created Playmapp, to help everyone find free places to play, wherever they are – and with over 300 play areas in Cornwall featured, there are plenty to explore! Playmapp has put together a guide of 10 great play areas in West Cornwall to get you started...
Kimberley Park, Falmouth Park Crescent, Falmouth, TR11 2DL
Folly Field, Marazion West End, Marazion, TR17 0EG
There is a really exciting new playground in Kimberley Park, made out of natural materials. It features a scramble net, tangle logs and wonky steps leading up to a lighthouse tower, a challenging spinning net, wobbly belt seesaw, high tower slide, treehouse, sand play ‘dock’ with boats, jetties, bucket cranes and sand play hut, agility trail, toddler, flat and basket swings and plenty more! Set within 7 acres of gardens, plenty of space for picnics and toilets on site.
A large playground with a seaview, let your little ones burn off steam on the play train at Folly Field! With multiactivity units for climbing and sliding, a zip wire and plenty of picnic benches it’s a great spot to have your lunch!
Land’s End Play Area Land’s End, TR19 7AA Visit the most westerly play area in mainland England! Nautical themed play area made from wood with sand base (known as the ‘wreckreation area’) with play boat featuring climbing nets, lookout tower and spiral tunnel slide, sand pit, rocker and play house. Open only during exhibition hours.
photo credit to earthwrights.co.uk
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Breage Park, Breage Higher Road, Breage, TR13 9PJ
Madron Playing Field Aldreath Road, Madron, TR20 8SU
Breage Park has great wooden play equipment including a castle turret with wobble bridge, multiplay units and plenty more, set within open green space.
A new play area featuring wooden adventure trail, basket swing and tower with slide.
Boscawen Park, Malpas Malpas Road, Truro, TR1 1UE Boscawen Park has a playground with climbers, slides, swings, springers, fitness trail and more, including an inclusive roundabout. There is picnic bench seating, a snack kiosk and seasonal visiting ice-cream van, with free parking in the adjacent carpark and toilets on site. Trelawney Park, Penryn The Praze, Penryn, TR10 8DL A large playground adjacent to parkland, with a variety of equipment, including climbing net, swings, multiplay units with slides and plenty more.
Porthtowan Play Park, Porthtowan West Beach Road, Porthtowan, TR4 8AD Located behind the beach, this play park has a sandy base and wooden equipment in keeping with the seaside feel. There is a play unit with wobbly bridge, climbing net and slide, flat and cradle swings, climbing net and climbing wall. Wheal Jewel, St Day Church Street, St Day, TR16 5LD Get fit at the outdoor gym while your children play! Equipment includes air skier, hip twister and dip station. The playground has toddler multiplay units for climbing and sliding, springers, toddler swings, stand on seesaw, and more.
Heartland’s Adventure Playground, Pool Dundance Lane, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3QY
photo credit to Timberplay & Richter
The biggest free adventure playground in Cornwall, Heartlands has a huge amount to entertain, with plenty to crawl through, climb over, slide down, ride on or hide under! Fuel yourself with a coffee at the onsite ‘Snack Shack’ (open April to September) and join in the adventure!
Happy playing! And remember to check out www.playmapp.co.uk to find even more places to play near you!
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At Kernow Adventure we offer a range of on-site and off-site First Aid and Health & Safety courses to ensure you and your workforce are ready for any eventuality. Kernow Adventure is all about providing the necessary training to help others save a life. Would you know what to do if your child started to choke? What would you do if your child stopped breathing? It only takes 4 1/2 minutes for someone who has stopped breathing to become critical. At Kernow Adventure we can provide the training to help you know what to do in those situations. All the course we offer can be conducted in house, for local groups and at set dates at one of our venues.
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