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SUMMER 2015
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Dear readers, Tots About needs you! WIN a £50 Boots or Marks & Spencer Voucher This should only take 4 minutes of your time Tots About is now a social enterprise being supported by the School of Social Entrepreneurs, Cornwall. In order to achieve our aims of providing a one stop resource for pregnant mums and carers of the under 5’s in West Cornwall, and bridging an isolation gap that is often experienced as a new mum, as a carer of little ones or if you are a relocator, we need to hear from you.
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P16/17 What’s on Helston/Lizard P18/19 What’s on in Truro and areas Inside FC- Tots About needs you; vouchers P20/21 What’s on in Falmouth/Penryn P3 Doula’s P25 Gone Crabbing P4/5 Jojo Maman Bebe opens in Truro P26/27 Starting school P 7 Work from home opportunities P29 Tots About, Out and About P9 Capture those moments BC Summer Fitness Fun P 10 The Craft Box P12 What’s on in Hayle/St.Ives P13 What’s on in Redruth/Camborne Ov 48,000 e r t h e ye a r P14/15 What’s on in Penzance/ Rural c o p ie s West Penwith di s
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Hello and hip hip hooray the Summer is here. Tots About have been busy out and about attending events and spreading the name and letting people know we are here to bring communities together. First stop off was Porthleven Food Festival, thanks to those who came to say hi. Secondly was the amazing 2nd birthday of Ollie our owl mascot, hosted by the amazing Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, photos are on page 29. Tots About supported our first event in partnership with Helston Cattle Market, a preloved and new children and baby market, see page 29 and in August we are supporting a family fun day with Jump with Jo, see back cover. 2 years in and we would love to hear your thoughts about the magazine, please see inside front cover.
This issue has been inspired by my 2 boys who are crazy about crabbing, see our fun and exciting competition on page 25. Look out for (V) in the timetable section which means that class comes with a voucher. See voucher section in inside FC and on line Always keep an eye out on our website community notice board for local events and news. Let us know if there is something happening and we can help. Please Follow us, like and share our fb page for quirky articles, post shares and events and say hi to us on twitter. Happy hols
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What about a Doula? Have you heard of doulas? Perhaps you know someone who had a doula. A doula is a an experienced woman who offers emotional and practical support to a woman and her partner during pregnancy, the birth and the early days and weeks with their new baby. Usually she will have undergone further training to develop her knowledge and skills and is most likely to be very passionate about supporting women and families.
Hello readers! I’m Evony Lynch, freelance midwife and Chief Tea-Drinker at MamaCafe
A doula believes in “mothering the mother” enabling a woman to have the most satisfying and empowered time that she can during her journey into motherhood. Why have a doula? Well having a doula for the birth has been shown by research to reduce the likelihood of having a caesarean or forceps/ ventouse, you’re less likely to have an epidural for the birth and more likely to feel positive about your birth experience. Doulas help you explore your choices around pregnancy and birth, support you, listen to you and are impartial. They are a constant, when you are not guaranteed to know who’ll be looking after you in labour. And they put their heart and soul in their work. Doulas will charge different rates depending on their experience and package of support. A doula can be on call for a client for several weeks, which means she is available 24/7 should that woman go into labour. There are many doulas in Cornwall, each one slightly different so find the one that’s right for you. You can find out more about doulas on the Doula UK website: www.doula.org.uk Please mention Tots About when contacting an advertiser
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JoJo Maman Bébé comes to Cornwall! JoJo Maman Bébé, the UK’s leading mother and baby boutique brand, has opened a gorgeous new shop in Truro at 14 River Street. The store, which is the first in Cornwall, stocks the full range of quirky and imaginative baby and children’s collections, a complete maternity collection plus nursery products, gifts and toys. JoJo Maman Bébé’s policy is to help regenerate local high streets, rather than open in big retail parks like much of the nursery market competition. Truro’s thriving town centre is the perfect spot for parents to enjoy visiting this lovely store, complete with facilities including a baby changing room and customer WC, nursing chair and children’s colouring corner. There is also a gorgeous maternity section where pregnant customers are welcome to take their time trying on the exclusive maternity range and take advantage of the free maternity bra fitting. Please mention Tots About when contacting an advertiser
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At Little Nelly you will discover clothes, toys and gifts from a collection of brands that share with us a respect for the environment, for fair trade and for great design. The clothing we source is 100% organic and our ranges of soft and wooden toys encourage imaginative play. Put simply, goods for your little ones manufactured from natural materials in fair conditions. Come and see us just off the main street at 19b Well Lane, Falmouth, TR11 3DJ and enjoy 10% off your purchase with this voucher. 07837 182468 katy@littlenelly.co.uk www.littlenelly.co.uk follow us on facebook and twitter
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Tots About went to meet the founder and owner, April Claire. Military spouse and local businesswoman April had a vision and dream to create a quirky and accessible haven to offer all ages and abilities the opportunity to express themselves through creative learning and experimental play. With subtle guidance from her passionate team you will walk away with a product you can proudly say you made and keep forever as a precious souvenir. “We strive to offer a fun, uplifting environment to people of all ages. Whether you visit us to try your hand at a new craft, pop in to relax with a coffee and some cake or even if you’re new to the area and are looking to make some new friends – The Craft Box is the place to go! If you haven’t got time to stop but love the coffee as much as we do there is even a take-away option!” Inspired by her background studying illustration at Falmouth University, her dream came true in May and July this year when her first two stores opened in Helston and in Penzance. Open 7 days a week The Craft Box Helston is April's flagship store and offers a huge and varied range of crafting sessions without the need to book. The Craft Box Penzance specialises in pottery painting among other crafty activities and even boasts an onsite kiln. These are the first of hopefully many creative spaces coming to cornwall under the brand of The Craft Box. Offering bespoke party packages for any events from birthdays and baby showers or even hen do's The Craft Box can create an unforgettably special day for you. There is even a selection of crafty gifts and pocket money purchases available in store as a creative take away to enjoy at home!
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The Craft Box Café is now open in Helston and Penzance. Drop in for crafts, creation, coffee and cake all in one sociable and friendly space for all ages and abilities. Penzance Opening Hours Monday - Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 10am-4pm Helston Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 10am-4pm Contact The Craft Box Helston 9, Church Street 01326 558882, Fb TheCraftBoxHelston The Craft Box Penzance 85, Market Jew Street 01736333364 Fb TheCraftBoxPenzance
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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.
what’s on, clubs and classes in
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Story time, Hayle Library 3.45-4.45pm, call Abbie 0300 1234111 or 01209 615001. HappyFeet Preschool, Leedstown School Stay and Play 11-12pm Debbie 07647655968
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Monday
ST IVES Children’s Centre Family Funtime in the Teylu Room 9.30–11.30am Parent led play session. Donation £1 per family 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 HappyFeet Preschool Leedstown School Stay and Play 9-10am under 2's £1. 07647655968
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 Café Breast friends Hayle and St Ives 11.30–1.30pm Play, support & advice session for breastfeeding families. Nancy on 07930 506214 Toy Library Drop In 11am–1pm St Erth Children’s Centre Stay and Play 1.30-3.00pm. 0 to 5yrs £2 per child50p for siblings. 01736 755690
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St Erth Parent and Toddler group 10-11.45am St Erth Village Hall, £1.50 per child, 50p siblings. Gina 07967 403064
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 Monkey Music Paradise Park, Throughout morning from 3 months - 4 years. For times and bookings www.monkeymusic.co.uk Bounce and Rhyme Hayle Library 10.30–11am. Babies and toddlers. Florence 0300 1234111 Foundry under 5’s parent/carer toddler group; 9.15-10.45am £1.50 , 50p sibling Heather 01736 755511 St Erth Parent and Toddler group 9.30am St Erth Village Hall, £1.50 per child, 50p siblings. Penny 07523493373 Hayle Salvation Army Parent and Toddler Group, Cross St. 10-12pm, 0-4 yrs,£2 per child, 50p sibling, 07552945079
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
Hayle & St Ives donation per family. Contact Sarah Correnti on 01736 759058 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
Hayle Salvation Army Parent and Toddler Group, Cross St. 10-12pm, 0-4 yrs,£2 per child, 50p sibling, 07552945079 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 1.00pm – 3.00pm, 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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Redruth & Camborne
Troon Children’s Centre OASIS- picnic and play; children with additional needs, 11.30-2.30pm
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Jolly Tots 9.45-11.15am FREE, Pengegon Institute, Camborne. Just drop in Redruth Children’s Centre Childminders drop in 9-12pm Redruth Children’s Centre Great expectations 2-4pm, 6 week pre-natal programme, 01209 310000 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 Child Health Clinic 9.15-11.15am Little Learners 9.30-11am Breast Friends 11.30-1pm Stay and Play Beacon Methodist Chapel 10.30-12pm Jill 01209 714319 Redruth Children's Centre Little Learners From 18 mnths 10-11.30am Treloweth Children’s Centre Little Learners 10-11.30am Sling meet, 1st Tues of month 12.30-2pm
Troon Children’s Centre Child Health Clinic 3rd Thursday of each month, 9.30-10.30am Wesley Toddlers, Wesley Chapel Camborne 9.30-11am, £1 Sunshine Room Stay & Play, Camborne Nursery School 1.15-2.45pm £1.50 donation Contact 01209 713607 Four Lane Parent & Toddler Group Pencoys Hall. 9.30-11.30am £1.50. Contact Tina Ball 0777 5901760
Wednesday
Little Beebles/Crowan School Toddler Group 1.30-3pm term time Gemma 01209 851794 Camborne Children’s Centre, Little Learners 9.30-11am Babbling Babies for pre-walkers 2-3pm Great Expectations 5.30-7.30pm Redruth Children’s Centre Child Health Clinic 9-12pm WILD (for young parents) 12.30-2.45pm Treloweth Children’s Centre Babbling Babies 10-11am Stithians Village Hall Little Learners 1.30-3pm 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 Pips Toddler Group, Grapevine Community Church, Broad Lane, Illogan 10-12pm, snacks all free Contact januttr@hotmail. com
Thursday
Troon Children’s Centre Child Health Clinic 9.30-10.30 Redruth Children's Centre Bosom Buddies, 10.30-12.30pm Lanner Children’s Centre - Rhyme Time 1011am, HV drop in 2nd Thursday of month 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 Little Kitchen Magicians, Healthy Childrens’ Cookery Workshops, 7th August (special holiday workshop), 10am Heartlands Camborne Children’s Centre, Looking up- playgroup for children with Downs Syndrome 10-12pm 2nd Fri of month - OASIS - for children with additional needs 1-2.30pm Redruth Children’s Centre Babbling babies 10.00-11.30am Family drop in 1-3pm Treloweth Children’s Centre Child Health Clinic 1-2pm, 1st Friday of month with toy library visit Baby Massage 2.15-3.30pm 6 week block Teyluva Children’s Centre - Rainbow Café Parent led play session 9-11.30am 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 Babbling Babies, Roskear Primary School, Camborne 2-3pm. FREE. Contact 01209 714241 Toddler Group St Meriadoc Infant Academy, 1.15-2.45pm, FREE 01209 713982
Saturday Amy Yoga, Old School Centre, Illogan 10.30-11.30am Pregnancy Yoga Little Kitchen Magicians, Healthy Childrens’ Cookery Workshops, 12th Sept, 26th Sept, 3rd October, 9.45am Heartlands
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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
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Penzance Children’s Centre Toy Library 9.30-12.30pm
Penzance Library, Baby bounce & Rhyme, 10-10.30am
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
The Ark baby/toddler group 1012pm, Shekinah Centre, Zoe 01736 363206
Jumping Mice, Mousehole Preschool, 10.30-11.30, £2, Kelly (v) Jump with Jo Jumping Joey's stay & play 9.30-11.30am St Just Sports Centre
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 Children’s Centre Child minders Group 1-3pm 01736 334850 St Just Children’s Centre First friends 9.30-11.30am. HV 1st Tuesday of the month.
Wednesday (V) Jump with Jo, Zumba for mums, St Just Sports Centre, 9-9.45am, (soft play for little one’s) Jumping Joey’s Dance & Fun for under 5’s, St Just Sport’s Centre, 10am-11am
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Penzance & Rural West Penwith
Newlyn Trinity Centre Minnows Bumps and babies are welcome, come along and enjoy a range of activities and meet new people. 3 Villages Youth Project’s under 5’s free play sessions. Please call Jen on 07580 041748 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 Pendeen Minors Parish Hall, Pendeen 9.30-11.30am HV last Weds of month Vicky 07792 924204
Thursday (V) Jump with Jo Jumping Joey's stay & play 9.30-11.30am Marazion Community Centre Penzance Children’s Centre Toy Library 9.30-12:30pm Breast Friends 10-12pm Fran 07789746482 WILD 10-12pm; 1-3pm, mums under 23 with children Toddler Talk Play session for 2-3 year olds who are late to start talking. 1.15pm – 2.45pm For more information contact Debbie Dominguez on 01736 759058 Chapel Street Methodist Church Little Fishes Toddler Group 1011.30am, Marie 07773963370 Newlyn Children’s Centre, Playtime 10-11.30am £1
Mother & Toddler Group, Paul Church Hall, 9.30-11.30am. £2 per child St. Just Library Bounce & Rhyme 10.45-11.30am for under 2’s
Friday Little Kitchen Magicians Cookery Workshops Mexico Inn, Longrock, near Penz 31st July, 21st August, 10.30am
Saturday
Who let the dads out, Marazion School 9.30-11.30am, Contact Dave 01736 759058
Sunday (V) Rugby Tots, Mounts Bay Academy, Penzance Age2-3.5yrs 9.15am Age 3.5-5yrs 9.50am
(V) Monkey Music: Penzance Leisure Centre Throughout afternoon from 3 months - 4 years (for times and booking www.monkeymusic.co.uk) Goldsithney Parent and toddler group, 9.30-11.30am, 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 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 10.00-11.00 01736 571100
Gwavas Parent & Toddler Group 10.00-12pm Gwavas Advisory Rooms, contact Marilyn 07861 736077
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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, 18m-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 Family Learning 10-11.30am Great Expectations 5.30-7.30pm Helston Library, Storytime, 3.30pm Culdrose Babbling Babies 0-9 months, 10-45-12.15pm Childminders Network, St Elvan’s Children’s Centre 9.30-11.30am
Tuesday (V) 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, 1.45-2.45pm £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 Mullion HC, drop in baby clinic, 12.30-2.30pm
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what’s on, clubs and classes in Helston & The Lizard Your guide to what’s on in Truro Helston Children’s Centre WILD Young Parents 9.30-11.30am OASIS- children with additional needs, 1-3pm St Elvan CC, Babbling Babies with breast feeding support 0-12 months 9.30-11am. Must book a place. Multiple Birth Group 3rd Tuesday of month 1.30-3pm 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 Helston Children’s Centre Babbling Babies 1.30-3pm 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 (V) Jump with Jo, Jumping Joey’s Dance & Fun for under 5’s, Old Cattle Market, Helston, 1.45-2.30pm Zumba for Children, Praa Sands Community Centre, 3.45-4.30pm
Gweek Seals, under 5’s, Gweek Village Hall, 9.30-12pm. Contact Kate 07775601888. 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 (V) Monkey Music The Old Cattlemarket, Throughout morning. from 3 months - 4 years. For times and bookings See www.monkeymusic.co.uk
Helston Children’s Centre Childminders drop in 9.30-12pm St Elvans Children’s Centre Little Learners 10-11.30am, booking needed
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
(V) Jump with Jo - Dance Fitness St Mary’s Church Hall, Helston Zumba for children Age 4-6yrs 9.45-10.25am Age 7-11yrs 10.30-11.10am Zumba & Bokwa age 12yrs +, 11.15-12pm
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 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.
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, Wendron Toddler group, Wendron School, 9.15-11am. Claire Hosken, 01326 561807
Ocean Academy of Dance Helston Comm Coll South Site 3.45-4.30pm Jazz (from age 4yrs),
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St Agnes Methodist Church Hall, Health Visitor Drop in 1.30-3pm
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Monday
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 (v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 9-11.30am, babies to 4 yrs
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 Porthtowan Village Hall Health Visitor drop in 1.45-2.45pm 01872 571212
Malabar Children’s Centre
Cornwall Natural Parenting & Slingmeet. 1.00pm – 3.00pm, Every 2nd Monday of each month Finding Yourself Again 10-12pm, 8th September A group for mums with post natal mood 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 Amy Yoga- Blackwater Village Hall Toddler Yoga 9.45-10.45am Mum and Baby Yoga, 11.15-12.15p (V) Monkey Music St Agnes Methodist Church Throughout morning from 3 mths - 4 yrs (for times and booking www.monkeymusic.co.uk ) Soul Stay & Play Group, Porthtowan Village Hall Babies to preschoolers, 12.452.45pm. Support for breastfeeding mothers via real baby milk. HV visit on 2nd Tues of month 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
Great Expectations 5.30-7.30pm 14thJuly -18thAug Book 01872 322661 Tregolls Children’s Centre One Parent Support Group 1-3pm under 5s welcome Liz 01726 65417 Health Visitor Drop In St Agnes Methodist Church Hall 1.30-3pm
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what’s on, clubs and classes in Wednesday
GillyBabies Pregnancy Yoga 4pm & 6.15pm, Idless Mill, Truro Kangaroo fitness babywearing workout 9.45-10.45 Scout h.q. Boscawen park Malpas
BabyBallet All Saints Church Hall, Highertown 9.50-10.20 6 – 18months with parent) 10.40-11.15 18 months – 3 years 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
Malabar Children’s Centre
WILD 9.30-12.30pm 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
(v) Molly Music Scout Hut, Boscawen Park, Malpass Rd. Throughout the morning from 9.30am babies to 4 years www.mollymusic.co.uk (v) Monkey Music: Truro Community Library. Throughout the morning from 3 months - 4 years. See www.monkeymusic.co.uk for times and bookings
Truro & surrounding areas Your guide to what’s on in
Amy Yoga – Miners & Mechanics, St Agnes Pregnancy Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm Postnatal Yoga, 7.30-8.30pm St Agnes, Miners & Mechanics Little Stars 12.45-2.45pm, £2 per child Tower Tots Probus Church 2nd, 4th, 5th Thurs 1.45-3pm FREE 01726 882495 Little Lights 1st,3rd, Thurs, 1.45-3pm 01726 882495 Truro Baptist Church Baby Club 9.30-11am, £1.50 donation
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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
Porthtowan Toddler Group (Village Hall) 1.30-3.00pm Health Visitor drop in
Blackwater Stay and Play I9-10.30am term time only In Blackwater CP school Contact Holly 01872 553798 Free
Kenwyn Church Parent & Toddler Group. Kenwyn Church 2-3.30pm Free
Truro Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.15-11am, £2.50
Malabar Children’s Centre,
Devoran Stay & Play Group Devoran School 9.00-10.30am
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 Baby Ballet Quaker Meeting House, St Austell 12.30-13.05pm 3 – 4 years 13.15-13.50 6-18 months (with parent) 2-2.35pm 18months – 3 years
Friday
Amy Yoga Miners and Mechanics Institute St Agnes Toddler Yoga 9.45-10.45am Mum and Baby Yoga 11.15am-12.15pm
Zumbini 9.45-10.30am at the Scout Hut in St Agnes. ZumbiniCornwall@hotmail.com or 07876770044 for bookings and questions. (v) Monkey Music Ponsanooth Hall Throughout morning from 3 months - 4 years Truro Community Library Throughout afternoon from 3 months - 4 year (for times and booking www.monkeymusic.co.uk) Toddler Tango, Hall for Cornwall 10.15-11.15am age 2-4 yrs £5
Trelander Children’s Centre Health Visitor Drop in 10-12pm Great expectations 2-4pm
Saturday Amy Yoga – Old School Centre, Illogan Pregnancy Yoga 10.30am
Babyballet, Bosvigo Children’s Centre 9.05-9.40 18mnths – 3 yrs (with parent) 9.50-10.25 18months-3 yrs (with parent) 10.35-11.10 3-4yrs 11.15-11.30 tappers 3 yrs + 11.35 – 12.10 4 to 6 year
(v) 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 Malabar Children’s Centre Toy Library 1-4pm
Newquay area (v) Waterbabies, Atlantic Reach 9-11.30am, babies to 4yrs
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Monday (v) 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 £5 per class Contact: Lauren 07772 924227 E: thedanceinitiative@outlook.com Falmouth Art Gallery Baby Jam, sensory sessions for precrawlers and baby paint, messy painting for babies up to 2.5yrs, and little fingers 2.5-4yrs FREE, BOOKING NOW ESSENTIAL Specific dates apply BRING TOWEL Minnows Tale National Maritime Museum 11-11.30, just turn up 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 Lighthouse Centre, 01326 312493 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 The Park Centre Support group for childminders 9.3011.30am
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Penryn Jubilee Wharf Centre Babbling Babies (0-12months) 11.30-1pm Meet & Mingle 12-3pm, 11th May
The Park Centre Oasis Support for families with additional needs 9.30-11.30am Contact 01326 312493
The Dracaena Centre Toy Library 9.30-11.30am
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.
Penryn Library Storytime 10-10.30am 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 Falmouth Art Gallery Little fingers 2.5-4yrs FREE, BOOKING NOW ESSENTIAL Specific dates apply BRING TOWEL (v) Monkey Music Princess Pavillion. Throughout morning from 3 months - 4 years www.monkeymusic.co.uk for times and bookings Buggy Burn - Outdoor fitness class for parents with little one’s 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
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 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 Falmouth Art Gallery Baby Jam sensory sessions for precrawlers and baby paint, messy painting for babies up to 2.5yrs, and Little Fingers 2.5yrs FREE, BOOKING NOW ESSENTIAL Specific dates apply- BRING TOWEL 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
Thursday Buggy Burn - outdoor fitness class for parents with little one’s 10.30-11.30am Queen Mary Gardens, Gylly Beach, Falmouth 07908724140 Mother and baby yoga 11-12 the Old Ambulance Building, Quarry Hill, Falmouth. www.flowingyoga.co.uk 07980254089
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what’s on, clubs and classes in Falmouth Art Gallery Little fingers 2.5-4yrs FREE, BOOKING NOW ESSENTIAL Specific dates apply BRING TOWEL 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 The Park Centre Cornwall One Parent Support Group 1011.30am Liz Northcott 01726 65417 Small Steps, big achievements 10-11.30am 0-5 yrs children with additional needs Health Clinic Drop in 4-6pm
Falmouth & Penryn
Friday
Mawnan Toddlers MCA Hall, 1-3pm £1.50 per child, 50p sibling TO Contact Bridget 01326 250257 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, 14th Aug-18th Sept book 01326 312493 The Dracaena Centre Toy Library 12.30-2.30pm
Saturday (v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 8.30-1pm, babies to 4yrs
(V) Rugby Tots, Falmouth School, Trescobeas Rd) Age 2-3.5yrs 9.15am Age 3.5-5yrs 9.50am Age 2-3.5yrs 10.40am Lighthouse Centre Lighthouse Dads - For all dads and their children. Session runs from 9:00am – 12pm Twice a month All dads welcome.
Falmouth Health Centre Bump to Breast Post Natal Support 10:30am - 12:30pm Falmouth Health Centre 01326 430050
0845 313 0785 steve@rugbytots.co.uk
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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 fun activities every month! 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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GOne crabbing! re We a o r 2015 i ng f ra bb e r h c r C se a pio n m a h C
My boys are mad for crabbing and they started their competition with each other in April. It doesn’t have to be expensive. Just grab bacon or sardines, a line and a bucket plus net if you want to out craft them. Dangle the line over the quay remembering to anchor it, and away you go. Patience is important, check every 5 mins by having a little tug and the line should feel heavier unless you’ve caught seaweed or a boot. Put you catch in the bucket, out of the sun and take that all important photo School holiday Idea: You can go crabbing most days during the summer hols at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth where they’ll will give you the line, bait and bucket. Weather permitting the half-hourly crabbing sessions take place between 10.30am-3.30pm and costs just a little extra on top of the admission fee, but book your spot as they go quick!
Win a gone crabbing t-shirt, colouring book & crayons Send your child’s name in on fb: look out tots about with a photo of the largest number of crabs caught and the biggest crab if possible.
Great spots tried and tested by my 2 enthusiasts include Porthleven, Mullion, Padstow, Helford River (Pandora Inn jetty), Fowey, Looe, Wharfside Penzance Happy snappy crabbing and good luck!
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Tips for Starting School In the preceding weeks • Talk to your child about school so they know what to expect. Include stories from your school days and read them story books about school. Ensure everything you say is positive. • Help your child develop the skills they need to be independent e.g. dressing themselves, taking themselves to the toilet • Involve your child in the preparations e.g. take them to buy their uniform
Compiled by parents, teachers and professional organisations, helping you prepare for what is a milestone in both their life and yours:
• Get your child’s eyes tested. Problems with eyesight can seriously affect a child’s learning and development. Eye tests are free on the NHS for children. (see an article in issue 7 page 24) • Label absolutely everything. All clothes (including socks, tights and shoes), bags, coat, lunch box etc. You’ll be surprised how many children have identical items! • Ensure your child knows other children that will be in their class. It will make settling in so much easier. Arrange a play day (this really helped my son) • Don’t register your child for too many extracurricular classes initially. Wait and see how they settle in - a full day at school followed by a class in the evening may be too much for them. • The night before talk your child through what will happen the next day to help prepare them, this can even be practiced and make it fun • Make sure everything they need to wear or take is ready and waiting • Ensure your child has an early night. They’ve got a big day ahead in the morning!
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The first few weeks • Have patience. Your child’s behaviour may be different as they settle in and adapt. • Allow them time to unwind when they get home and spend some quality time with them each day, even if it’s just watching TV. • Show an interest in what they’ve done that day and encourage them to talk to you. • Try and establish a routine for morning and after school to make the time less stressful. • Check their school bag every night for any letters from school, homework or even party invitations!
On the day • Make sure you’re all up and about in plenty of time. If you’re rushing to get ready it will make the morning more stressful for all • Take a photo of your child in their school uniform. You’ll all enjoy looking back at the photos in years to come!
• Always read letters from school straight away and add any important dates or things to remember to your diary. As the term progresses you’ll find there’s more and more to remember and do! • Try to get to know other Mums, chat to them at the school gates. This will make the whole experience more pleasurable all round!
• Try not to cry in front of your child. Seeing you upset will upset them and make them feel more anxious. • If your child is clingy and won’t leave you, tell them about the dull activities you have planned for the day! Teachers are well trained at this • Give your child lots of attention when they come home and even plan a treat for them
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Porthleven Food Festival was our first stop and we battled the wind. It was buzzing with so many smiling families, thanks to those who came to say hello and get a goody bag. Tots About celebrated their 2nd birthday hosted by the amazing staff at Porthcurno Telegraph museum. The Wilshaw Building houses the Museum Archive and the bright new contemporary family and event friendly space was decorated as ‘under the sea theme’ including floating jellyfish, puppets and gooey spaghetti seaweed. The children had fun with crafts, story telling and beautiful sea themed food. Party guests were then allowed to enter the museum and café, this was a great experience for each family. “The Telegraph Museum are currently exploring the idea of hosting children’s parties. If you would be interested in exploring a party idea with them, why not give them a call on 01736 810966 or email info@telegraphmuseum.org” Tots About supported their first event with a Preloved and new baby and children market at the Old Cattle Market, Helston in June, a great turn out and many bargains bought Tots About have a stand at the Play Fest next in August in Truro so come along for family fun.
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Tots About is proud to sponsor
Summer Fun Days
Fun for all the family £8.00 per child £13.00 for 2 children £17.00 for 3 children £20.00 for 4 children (doesn’t have to be siblings) Parents to stay and watch or why not join in as well! Please bring refreshments Weather dependant
Rosudgeon Playing Fields
Thursday 13th August 10am - 12pm:
Pirate Fun Day
Capture the Flag, Walk the Plank, Treasure Hunt & much, much, more Thursday 20th August 10am - 12pm:
World Cup Vs Olympics
Throwing & Jumping, Sprints & Relays, Dodgeball & much, much, more Thursday 27th August 10am - 12pm:
Garden Party
Croquet, Rounders, Parachute Games, Sack Races. soft play, bouncy castle & much, much, more Check out Tots About or Jump with Jo for more information on other events in an area near you.
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