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fifteenth Edition
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Autumn/ Xmas 2016
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Mother, Baby & Child Fair Xmas shopping Where is Santa? Birth partner tips Getting back to fitness Post Natal Depression First Aid - Meningitis What’s on and available locally to you and your to ts
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for pregnancy and parents/carers of under 5’s in West Cornwall ST AGNES, TRURO, FALMOUTH, PENRYN, THE LIZARD, HELSTON, REDRUTH, CAMBORNE, HAYLE, ST IVES, PENZANCE & LAND’S END. Practical information and articles ✿ contacting Vouchers and competitions Please mention Tots About when an advertiser
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In this issue:
Page 16 What’s on in Helston & areas Page 17 What’s on in Penzance & areas Page 18/19 What’s on in Falmouth & Penryn
Inside FC- same as before
Page 20/21 What’s on in Truro & areas
Page 3 Finding yourself again, PND
P 20 Childcare in Truro
Pages 4-9 Xmas gift ideas Page 9 Competition- Coggs counting gloves Page 10 An awesome birthing partner
Page 21-24 Club & classes Page 26 Vouchers Page 27 OASIS groups
Page 11 Care & Support in Cornwall
Page 28/29 Getting your fitness back
Page 12 What’s on in Hayle/St Ives Page 13 What’s on in Camborne/Redruth
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Page 14/15 Where is Santa?
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For many it means the children have settled into their new schools or preschools or started nursery for the first time. Parents have settled back into a routine and hopefully all is calm. Here at HQ we are busy planning the next Baby and Children’s Fair at Heartlands. After the success of the first one launched in July we are sponsoring the Xmas fair on 4th Dec. It would be great to see you there (see inside front cover) Many congratulations to the winner of the Hendra holiday competition, we were over whelmed with entries.
In this issue we have the Xmas stocking Xmas shopping guide and are giving away a free pair of counting gloves from COGG. See from page 4 Enjoy this busy season with Halloween, Bonfire night and then Xmas, where will you see Santa? Keep following us on fb as this is updated daily.
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Why supporting your local Children’s Hospice South West shop makes such a difference to local families Rachel and Jason Willingham and their three children, twins Lucas and Hope and younger sister Betsy, come to Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Harbour hospice (near St Austell) for care and support. Lucas was poorly from birth and found swallowing, sucking and even crying hard work. He had to be tube-fed due to recurrent bouts of aspiration pneumonia and when he was six months old he had his first seizure. They say about their stay at the hospice; "You’re not the nurse, you’re not the doctor, you’re not the physio, you’re not the carer, you’re not the dietician. You’re back to being mum and dad and coming here to Little Harbour feels like we’re coming home, it’s a home from home.” By shopping at your local Children's Hospice South West shop or donating good quality items, you’re helping raise funds to support families like the Willinghams. Find your local Children's Hospice South West shop at: www.chsw.org.uk/shops 2 To advertise contact Katie on 07971 294554
FI n d i n g yourself again Having a baby is usually expected to be a joyful experience, so it can come as a shock if you don’t feel that way. Difficulties with low mood are more common than most people realise: about one in ten new mums are affected, and many don’t tell anyone about how they are feeling. The signs vary, but can include feeling sad, guilty, anxious, irritable, losing motivation, problems concentrating, and changes in appetite. These can persist for a couple of years or more. Although the causes of post-natal low mood are unclear, hormonal changes, disturbed sleep, and changes in role or identity may be involved. Life after birth is often very different from life before, and many parents find it difficult to adjust to this. However, because we rarely talk about how tough it can be, mums may feel guilty or think they are the only ones finding it hard. Comparing ourselves with others can also make things worse, as we notice people who seem to be coping better than us, and forget that they struggle sometimes too. Fortunately, help is available. Outlook South West run free "Finding Yourself
Again" groups especially for mums with a child under three. These are an opportunity to meet with other mums experiencing similar difficulties, and to explore ways of managing the competing demands of motherhood and improve your mood. You can self-refer to these groups, without the need to go via a GP or health professional. You simply call (01208) 871905 or visit www.outlooksw.co.uk for more information.
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Would you like to join a friendly and supportive group with other mums who are struggling with post-natal low mood, and learn some tools that will help you overcome depression? Call Outlook South West for more information on (01208) 871905 or visit www.outlooksw.co.uk
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Competition These brightly coloured gloves, from Learning with Confidence Ltd serve a dual purpose – they keep hands cosy and warm but also fast track the process of learning times tables, helping all learners to get ahead in Maths, improving their cognitive development and building their confidence. Early learning is a key element to lifelong confidence and COGS can help children to get off to a flying start. Maths and fashion is an unusual combination but one that is being offered to all children through COGS. Get those COGS working! COGS: Counting on Gloves, come in four colours and feature times tables from 1-10 on
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Time! COGS: Counting on Gloves the palm side of the glove, so even the tiniest learners can make a great head start with maths. Ideas for COGS activities feature on the COGS website www.countingongloves.com where gloves can be ordered in single pairs or packs. Follow COGS on Twitter: @countongloves or Facebook COGS gloves retail at ÂŁ9.95 per pair. Tots About are giving away a pink pair and navy pair. Please like, share and give a 3 words comment on the fb page look out tots about with the latest issue to be in the draw. Draw takes place 1st Dec.
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The Happy Birth Project 5 Ways to be an Awesome Birth Partner Are you going to support your partner/spouse/ friend in labour? Read these tips to help you be the best birth partner possible. 1. Keep your cool - Your partner needs you to be a lighthouse during the storm, be calm and confident, even if things don’t go to plan, reassure her that what’s happening is normal, women have been giving birth for thousands of years – she can do this. 2. Do your research - Find out as much as you can about birth to prepare yourself (Men, Love and Birth is a great book by Mark Harris) and talk to your partner about her hopes and preferences so you can advocate for her, be prepared that she may change her mind though! Roll with it if she does and support her regardless. 3. Understand that you won’t always be ‘doing’ something - You and your partner don’t know how she will cope with labour, a back massage might sound lovely now but in labour she may not want to be touched at all, many women become very introverted and partners are often left twiddling their thumbs, if you are present and engaged then that is enough.
4. Be practical - The last thing she will want is you asking for directions to the hospital/birth centre mid-contraction, make sure, if you are leaving home for the birth that you know the route and have change for parking if required. Even better bring a bag for yourself with a change of clothes, snacks, drinks, phone charger etc. On this day she needs you to be organised and in control. If you’re staying at home get familiar with the birth pool (if you are using one) or make tea for the midwives ☺ 5. Be ready to get hands on - If your partner does want attention a foot or back massage can be really helpful and relaxing, don’t be shy! Offer her snacks and drinks, attend to her comfort needs and adjust her environment to suit her (pillows, bath/pool, lighting). Lastly, don’t sweat it, the most important thing is that you are there and remember, at the end of this journey you will be a family! Good Luck. x
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Care & Support in Cornwall
Children's Centres • access to health and parenting support services • information about training and employment • access to play activities and childcare • a base for childminder networks • support for children and parents/carers with additional needs • community meeting rooms • crèche facilities • access to toy libraries Cornwall’s Children’s Centre’s are an integral part of the Early Help Locality Teams. The vision is for all children and young people in Cornwall to be healthy and safe to have good opportunities to achieve and to improve them. We are working to close the gap between those who are doing well and those who are doing less well by supporting those with greater needs.
Multi-agency Early Help services in Cornwall play a big part in narrowing the gap in outcomes for those children and young people who are vulnerable to poor outcomes. Families, carers and professionals identify additional needs early and work together effectively to assess those needs and to deal with them before they escalate into concerns about a child’s or young person’s health, development, welfare or safety.
Penzance Children’s Centres Lescudjack, Newlyn & St Just 01736 334850 Hayle & St Ives Children’s Centres 01736 759058 Helston Children’s Centre 01326 560417 Redruth Children’s Centres Teyluva 01209 821479 Treloweth 01209 314510 Camborne Children’s Centre Troon 01209 614759 Falmouth Children’s Centres The Park 01326 312493 Lighthouse 01326 317796 Jubilee Wharf 01326 312493 Truro Children’s Centres Malabar, Malpas, Tregolls, Trelander & Tregony 01872 322661
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Bounce and Rhyme Hayle Library 10am & 11am. Babies and toddlers.0300 1234111 Foundry under 5’s parent/carer toddler group; 9.15-11:15am £2 per child , 50p sibling Lesley 01736 755511 TO. Must book on the day between 8.45-9.10am, limited places. Hayle Salvation Army Parent and Toddler Group, Cross St. 10-12pm, 0-4 yrs,£2 per child, 50p sibling, 07552 945079
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ST IVES Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, St. Uny School, Carbis Bay, TR26 2SQ. HAYLE St Erth Parent and Toddler group 9.30am St Erth Village Hall, £1.50 per child, 50p siblings. Penny 07523493373
Tuesday Swimming St. Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am 01736 797006 to book, £2.50 Parent & child 0-4 yrs HAYLE Story time, Hayle Library 3.45-4.45pm, call Abbie 0300 1234111 or 01209 615001.
Wednesday ST IVES Swimming St. Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am 01736 797006 to book £2.50 Parent & child 0-4yrs. Bounce and Rhyme St. Ives Library 10.45-11.15am. Babies and toddlers
Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, Hayle Community Centre, Queensway
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.
Children’s Centres, Care and Support in Cornwall, see page 11 for contact numbers for their latest timetables
ST IVES Swimming St Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am for 0-1 yrs. Call 01736 797006 to book, £2.50 HAYLE Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, Hayle Community Centre, Queensway, Hayle.
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J.C Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Guiness Trust Hall, Chywoon Gardens., Illogan FREE Music Tots 10-11.15am, The Elim Centre, £2.50, 01209 714781 Little Acorns Forest School 1-2.30pm - Last Mon of the month, Little Acorns Preschool, Higher Penponds Sunshine Room Baby Play 1.152.45pm, Sunshine Room at Camborne Nursery School, £1.50 donation, 01209 713607 Wesley Toddlers 1.15-2.45pm, Wesley Chapel, Camborne limited spaces, £1
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Wesley Toddlers, 9.30-11am, Wesley Chapel Camborne, £1 Four Lanes Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Pencoys Hall, £1.50, Tina Ball 07775901760 Term time only Stay and Play 10.30-12pm, Beacon Methodist Chapel, Jill 01209 714319 Oasis – Picnic and Play (children with additional needs) 1-3pm, Troon Children’s Centre Sunshine Room Baby Play 1.152.45pm, Sunshine Room at Camborne Nursery School, £1.50 donation, 01209 713607 Baby Bounce & Rhyme 2.00-2.45pm, Redruth Library Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, Pool Academy, Pool
Redruth Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.45-11.45am, Church Lounge, FREE Happy Tots 10-11.30am; 1-2.30pm. The Elim Centre, Dolcoath Drive, 1st session free - £2.50 after, 01209 714781 Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10-11am, Camborne Library. Mt Hawke Toddler Group 10-12pm, Mt Hawke WI Hall, 0-3yrs, £2 per family, 50p siblings Pips Toddler Group 10-12pm, Grapevine Community Church, Broad Lane, Illogan, snacks all free, januttr@hotmail.com Little Beebles/Crowan School Toddler Group 1.30-3pm term time, Gemma 01209 831455 Story Time 3.30pm, Camborne Library, age 3-7yrs Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, Wesley Centre, Chapel St. Camborne
Baby, Bounce & Rhyme 11.00-11.45am, Redruth Library Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, Wesley Buildings, Redruth
Saturday Little Kitchen Magicians Heartlands 29th Oct; 12th Nov; 26th Nov; 3rd Dec age 2+ Children’s Cookery Parties age 3-16 available
Sunday Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, Old School Centre, Nance Lane, Illogan Numbers Nursery 10.30 – 12.30pm Tehidy Woods
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Bosom Buddies 10.30-12.30pm, Redruth Children’s Centre Happy Tots 10-11.30am; 1-2.30pm. The Elim Centre, Dolcoath Drive, 1st session free - £2.50 after, 01209 714781 Little Acorns Stay and Play 2-3pm, Little Acorns Preschool, Higher Penponds, 01209 718990
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Sparkle Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11am, NCC Redruth Campus Cardrew Ind Est, Redruth
Children’s Centres, Care and Support in Cornwall, see page 11 for contact numbers for their latest timetables
Oasis 9.30-11.30am - 3rd Fri of month, Camborne Children’s Centre Mini Explorer’s Toddler Group 10-11.30am, Highway Activity Centre, Four Lanes, 01209 211905
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what’s on in Helston & The Lizard
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Mullion Tiddlers 9.30-11.30am, Mullion Chapel, £1.50 1st sibling and 50p siblings, Julie 07983 400427 Gweek Seals Under 5’s 9.30-12pm, Gweek Village Hall, Kate 07775 601888 Culdrose Babbling Babies 10.45-11.45am Menage Parent & Toddler Group 1.30-3pm, Manaccan Methodist Church, donations, Karen 07989 097973 Storytime 3.30pm, Helston Library Ocean Academy of Dance 3.45-4.15pm ballet (3.5-5yrs), 4.45-5.15pm tap (from age 4 yrs), Helston Community College South Site
Tuesday Jumping Joey’s Fun and Play for under 5’s 10-12pm, The Old Cattle Market, Helston Porthleven under 5’s 9-11am, Porthleven School Mannacan Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30am, Mannacan Village Hall, £1 per family Drop In Baby Clinic 12.30-2.30pm, Mullion Health Centre Play and Stay 12.30-2.30pm, Polurian Hotel, Mullion, £2 over 1, £1 under 1, Lisa 01326 240421 Parent & Toddler Group 1.15-3.15pm, Breage Bright Sparks Preschool, First session free, £1.50 an adult and child, 25p for each extra child, Sandra 01326 573641
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Trannack under 5’s 9.20-11.30am,Trannack School, £2 over 1yr, £1 under 12 months, Emma Mustafa 01209 831610 Helston Baby and Toddler Group, 9.30am, St Andrew’s Hall Little Learners 10-11.30am, Cury School, The Lizard Baby Bounce & Rhyme 11am, Helston Library Baby Group 1-3pm, Helston Methodist Church, 07825 819584 Dinky Dolphins 1.30-3pm, Godolphin Pre School, £2 Tots Adventure Play 1.45-2.45pm, Mullion Gymnastic Centre, £1 donation, Jill Punter / Sarah Hearn 01326 241377 Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5pm, The Old Cattle Market, Helston
Thursday Toddler Thursday at The Craft Box All day, Helston, free drink for adults included
Gweek Seals Under 5’s 9.30-12pm, Gweek Village Hall, Kate 07775 601888 Stepping Stones Stay and Play, 9.4511.30am, Mullion Methodist Church, donations, all year round Little Fishes Stay and play, 10am-12pm, St. Peters Hall, Coverack, Joan 01326 280337 Todlins music & dance, sing & sign 10am, Helston FC, drop in, pay as you go Chloe@todlins.co.uk: Facebook Todlins or 07977418566
Jolly Tots Parent and Toddler Group 10-11.30am, Apostolic Church, Thomas St., Porthleven, 0-nursery age, £1.50. Play and Stay 12.30-2.30pm, Pollurian Hotel, Mullion, £2 over 1, £1 under 1, Lisa 01326 240421 Ocean Academy of Dance 3.45-4.30pm Jazz (from 4 yrs), Helston Comm College South Site
Friday Moo Music, Moosical Fun The Old Cattle Market 9.30-10.10am age 1-4 yrs 10.30-11.10am age 0-12mnths Wendron Toddler group 9.15-11am, Wendron School, Claire Hosken: 01326 561807 Trannack under 5’s 9.20-11.30am, Trannack School, £2 over 1yr, £1 under 12months, Emma Mustafa: 01209 831610 or 07967467904 Mother and Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Landewednack School, £2.50 1 child, £1 per sibling, Demelza Vincent: 07790420244 Noah’s Ark Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, St John’s Chapel, Helston, Janet: 07845 932155 Tiny Tearaways 10-11.30am, Mullion Methodist Chapel, Becky: 01326 290320 Baby Social at The Craft Box 1-3pm Helston, Free Mucky Ducks Baby and toddler group 2-5pm, Porthleven Village Hall, Rachel: 07723 344421
Saturday Ocean Academy of Dance 9-9.30am mother and babies ballet (from 2yrs); 9.30-10am and 10-10.30am ballet (3.5-5yrs), 10.30-11am modern (3.5-5yrs), Helston Community College South Site Jump with Jo Dance, Fun & Fitness 10.30-11.15am, St Mary’s Church Hall, Helston, Age 7-11yrs
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what’s on in Penzance & West Penwith
Wednesday Baby and Toddler group at the Craft Box All day (see discount voucher)
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Jumping Joey’s Fun & Play for under 5’s 9.30-11.30am, St Just Sports Centre. Marazion Monkeys 9.45-11.45am, Marazion Community Centre Jumping Mice 10.30-11.30am, Mousehole Preschool, £2, Kelly 3 Villages Youth Project’s Minnows 1-3pm, Newlyn Trinity Centre, Under 5s, bumps and babies are welcome, free play sessions, Jen 07580 041748 Newlyn Playing Together 1-3pm, Newlyn Trinity Centre, under 5s, weekly weighing and health visitor advice St. Mary’s Parent & Toddler Group 1.30-3pm, St Mary’s RC School, Penzance, £1 per child, Corinne 01736 362965 Stay & Play 2-3pm, St Madderns CofE School, St Maddern, Penzance, £1 donation
Tuesday
Little Chicks Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Alverton, Hope Church, £1 per family, Lindsay 01736 874474 The Ark Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Shekinah Centre, Zoe 01736 363206 Baby Bounce & Rhyme 10-10.30am, Penzance Library Marazion First Friends 10am-12pm, Marazion Community Centre, under 1’s Stay & Play 1.30-3pm, Germoe school nursery, £1 newborns to preschool, 01736 763310
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Stay & Play 9.30-11am, Light and Life, The Changing Room, next to Costa Coffee Penzance, Free, 07419 739737 Pendeen Minors 9.30-11.30am, Parish Hall, Pendeen, HV last Weds of month, Vicky 07792 924204 Toddliwinks 10-11.30am, Penzance Baptist Church, Free Tots and Tiddlers 10-11.45am, St. Buryan Village Hall, 2nd Weds a HV attends Jump with Jo Dance, Fun & Fitness for 3 & 4 years 10.00-11.00am, St Just Sports Centre.
Newlyn Nippers 9-10.45am, Newlyn School Hall, bumps up to age 2, 50p per family, Joanne 07887643857 Goldsithney Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, St. Piran’s Hall Monthly Drop In Clinic 10-11am – last Friday of month, The Old Community Centre Sennen, 01736 571100 John Brollys Story Time 1.30pm, St. Levan School Cheeky Monkey’s Toddlers 1.30-3pm, St Mary’s Catholic School, Charlene 07725259913 Stay & Play 2-3pm, St Madderns CofE School, St Maddern, Penzance, £1 donation.
Children’s Centres, Care and Support in Cornwall, see page 11 for contact numbers for their latest timetables
3 Villages Youth Project’s Minnows 1-3pm, Newlyn Trinity Centre, Under 5s, bumps and babies are welcome, free play sessions, Jen 07580 041748
Thursday Bryne Black Belt Little Ninjas 5.30pm, Marazion Community Centre, Marazion Little Fishes Toddler Group 10-11.30am, Chapel Street Methodist Church Baby Bounce & Rhyme 10.45am, St. Just Library, under 2s
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Moo Music, moosical fun St Mary’s Church Hall 9.30-10.10am age 1-4 yrs 10.30-11.10am age 0-12mnth Falmouth Art Gallery Free activities for babies & toddlers BOOKING NOW ESSENTIAL Specific dates apply BRING TOWEL Visit www.falmouthartgallery.com to find out more and book Acorns parent and toddler group, Highway Community Centre, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per child, £1 siblings Pebbles Parent & Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Emmanuel Church, Falmouth. £2 per child and 50p per sibling. Story Time 10-10.30am, Penryn Library Bump to Breast 10-11.30am, Penryn Jubilee Wharf Centre, Peer support group, antenatal mums welcome, 01326 430050 Minnows Tale 11-11.30am, National Maritime Museum, just turn up Fired up Fitness Dancing Bean Dance Party & Picnic Enclosed residential garden 4-5pm 07908 724140
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Flowing Yoga Mother and baby Yoga Waterside House, Penryn 10.30-11.30am www.flowingyoga.co.uk 07980 254089 Moo Music, Moosical Fun Carnon Downs Village Hall 9.30-10.10am age 1-4 10.30-11.10 age 0-12 mnths Mylor Bridge Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Ord Strattor Pavillion, just turn up, Toy Library available Pebbles Parent & Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Emmanuel Church, Falmouth. £2 per child and 50p per sibling. Child Health Clinic 10am-12pm, Penryn Surgery, Baby and Toddler Weighing Nature Playgroup 10am-12pm, Chyan Community Field, Halvasso, Penryn, TR10 9BT, £3, 07576 748450, TO. Buggy Burn – Outdoor fitness class for parents with little ones 10.30-11.30am, Queen Mary Gardens at Gylly Beach, £5 single or 5 classes for £20. Rhyme Time 11-11.30am, Falmouth Library Story Time 2-2.45pm, Falmouth Library Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, Penryn Rugby Club, Kernick Rd,
Wednesday
Falmouth Art Gallery Free activities for babies and toddlers BOOKING NOW ESSENTIAL Specific dates apply BRING TOWEL Visit www.falmouthartgallery.com to find out more and book Bongo Babes 11am-12pm, Dracaena Centre, Falmouth, £3 per family, TO
Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Highway Community Centre, £1.50 per child, £1 siblings Little Angels Parent Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Salvation Army, Brook Street, £1.50 per family, Alison 01326 314567, TO Todlins Music & Dance, Sing & Sign 9.45am, The Tolman Centre, Constantine, pay as you go, Facebook Todlins, Chloe@todlins.co.uk, 07977 418566 Child Health Clinic 10am-12pm, Falmouth Health Centre, 01326 430050 Cscape Pilates Pregnancy Pilates - 6.30pm Post natal/mums pilates - 7.45pm Waterside House www.cscapepilates.co.uk
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Acorns Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Highway Community Centre, £1.50 per child, £1 siblings Charlie’s Angels baby & toddler group Church Hall, new St, Falmouth 9.30-11.30am £1 TO Bluebirds 9.30-11am, Dracaena Centre, Falmouth, Mum’s with Postnatal depression
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what’s on, clubs and classes in Budock Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Budock Village Hall, £2 first child, 50p others, 07855 571311, TO. Fired Up Fitness Buggy Burn - outdoor fitness class for parents with little ones 10.30-11.30am Queen Mary Gardens, Gylly Beach, Falmouth 07908724140 Bump to Breast 10.30am-12.30pm, Falmouth Health Centre, Breast feeding support, ante natal mums welcome, 01326 430050
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Stay & Play 9.00-10.30am, Devoran School
Falmouth & Penryn
Pebbles Parent & Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Emmanuel Church, Falmouth. £2 per child and 50p per sibling.
Toddler Tango King Charles Parish Hall, Falmouth 2-3 yr olds £5 sally@cscape.org.uk www.cscape.org.uk
Little Forest School 10am – 12pm, Potager, Costantine, £35 for 4 sessions or £10 per session for children aged 2-6 years, 07533 828546 or littletreeforestschool.co.uk
Parent and Toddler Group 12.30-2.30pm (lunch and drinks from 12pm), The Dracaena Centre FREE, everyone welcome
Fired Up Fitness – Supple Strength (little ones in tow) Enclosed residential garden 10.30-11.30am 07908 724140 Bongo Babes 10.45-11.45am, Dracaena Centre, Falmouth, £3 per family
Toy Library 12.30-2.30pm, The Dracaena Centre
Saturday (v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 8.30-1pm, babies to 4yrs Parents and Tots Dance AMATA Falmouth University 10.10am 0-4 yrs thedanceinitiative@outlook.com
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Monday (v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 9-11.30am, babies to 4 yrs Stay & Play 9-11am, Bosvigo CC , £3 per family 0-5 yrs Tregolls School 1.30-3pm Truro Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.15-11am, Truro Baptist Church, £2.50 St Agnes Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am. St Agnes Miners and Mechanics, £2
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Shortlanesend Toddler & Baby Group 9-11am, Shortlanesend Primary School, Celia: 01872 857290 Stay & Play Probus 9.00-10.30am – term time only, Probus CP School, £3 per family Stay & Play at St Kea Church 9.15-11am, St Kea Church, £1.50 per child / £2 per family, 01872 262868 This is full with a waiting list Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Little Munchkins Nursery, Threemilestone, FREE Health Visitor Drop In 1.30-3pm, St Agnes Methodist Church Hall Pop up Cafe 12-1.3-pm Cornish Food box, FREE, contact Zoe 07775333609
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www.hendra-holidays.com Wednesday BabyBallet All Saints Church Hall, Highertown 9.30-10am 6–18 months (with parent) 10.10-10.45 18 months–3 yrs (with parent) 10.55-11.30 3-4 yrs 07935 952918 Kangaroo Fitness Babywearing Workout 9.45-10.45am, Scout HQ, Boscawen park, Malpas Baby Bounce & Rhyme 10-11am - last Wednesday of the month, Truro Library Mt Hawke Toddler Group 10am-12pm, Mt Hawke WI Hall, 0-3yrs, £2 per family, 50p siblings. Monthly Stay & Play 10am-12pm, Miners & Mechanics Institute, St Agnes Stay & Play Ladock School 9.00-10.30am Truro Nursery School 1.15-3pm Story Time 2.30-3.30pm, St Agnes Library Twinklesteps Ballet MI St Agnes 3-4pm 07876 770044
Thursday (v) Molly Music Scout Hut, Boscawen Park, Malpass Rd. Throughout the morning from 9.30am babies to 4 years www. mollymusic.co.uk Health Visitor Drop In 9.30-10.30am – 3rd Thurs of month, St Newlyn East Methodist Church, 01872 571212 Stay & Play St Paul’s Children’s Centre 9.00-10.30am
Baby Ballet 12.30-1.05pm 3–4yrs, 1.15-1.50pm 6-18 months (with parent), 2-2.35pm 18months–3yrs, Quaker Meeting House, St Austell St Agnes Parish Crumlin P & T Group Parish Centre Hall 10-12pm 0-5 yrs (TO) Little Pirates Group Porthtowan Village Hall 1pm Little Lights 1.45-3pm – 1st & 3rd Thurs, Probus Church, 01726 882495 Tower Tots 1.45-3pm - 2nd, 4th, 5th Thurs, Probus Church, FREE, 01726 882495 Kenwyn Church Parent & Toddler Group 2-3.30pm, Kenwyn Church, Free Byrne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 6pm, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro
Friday Newquay area (v) Waterbabies, Atlantic Reach 9-11.30am, babies to 4yrs Blackwater Stay & Play 9-10.30am, Blackwater CP school, Free, Holly 01872 560570, TO Stay & Play Devoran 9-10.30am, Devoran School Chacewater Methodist Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Chacewater Bowling Club, Baby weighing scales available, Helen 01872 562920/07964 751024 Zumbini 9.45-10.30am, Miners & Mechanics, St Agnes, ZumbiniCornwall@hotmail.com or 07876 770044 Little Stars 3-4 yrs, 1:30pm, Miners & Mechanics Institute, St Agnes
5 STAR FAMILY HOLIDAYS OASIS FUN POOLS Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm, Carnon Downs, £2.50 over 1’s, £1 for under 1’s - huge waiting list, Sheila sheilaworley730@btinternet.com Stay & Play 1.30-3.30pm, Naturally Learning Truro High (Trevean nursery), £2.50, 01872 858255 Stay & Play St Erme with Trispen, 1.30-3pm Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, Perranporth Memorial Hall, Wheal Leisure, Perranporth,
Saturday (v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 8.30-1pm babies to 4 yrs 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 Dad’s Group 9.30am-12pm – 1st Saturday of each month, Truro Baptist Church Messy Table 11am-2pm, Truro Cathedral, fun for families and children, Check the dates 01872 276782
Sunday
Numbers Nursery 10.30-12.30pm Crantock Beach Newquay Porthpean Beach & Pentewan Woods, St Austell
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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Getting your fitness back Getting back in shape after having a baby is a big concern for many new mums, however knowing where to start can be a challenge. The fitness regime that may or may not have preceded pre- pregnancy probably feels like a distant memory, that coupled with the heady early weeks of motherhood, can mean that any form of exercise becomes less of a priority. Following the all clear from your GP at your 6 week check or 10 weeks post c-section, you can technically do any type of exercise you like, however I would
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First Aid Facts
Meningitis Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. It can cause life-threatening blood poisoning (septicaemia) and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves. Cornwall Resus – Paediatric first aid trainers are on hand to deliver some advice…. The first symptoms are usually fever, vomiting, headache and feeling unwell. Limb pain, pale skin and cold hands and feet often appear earlier than the rash, neck stiffness, dislike of bright lights and confusion. Other signs in babies: •
Tense or bulging soft spot on their head
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Fever is often absent in babies less than three months of age
If you are seriously worried about a child who is ill, don’t wait for a rash to appear – get medical help. But if they are already ill and get a new rash or spots, use the Tumbler Test. Press a clear glass tumbler firmly against the rash. If you can see the marks clearly through the glass seek urgent medical help immediately.
Information Sheet 9 Check the entire body. Look out for tiny red or brown pin-prick marks which can change into larger red or purple blotches and blood blisters. The darker the skin the harder it is to see a septicaemic rash so check lighter areas like the palms of hands and soles of feet or look inside the eyelids and the roof of the mouth. Remember, a very ill baby or child needs medical help even if there are only a few spots, a rash or no rash at all. Things to remember: •
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Some types of Meningitis are more common in young adults- If you have older children starting university for the first time they should have the MenACWY vaccine from their GP ideally 2 weeks before starting university, not only does it protect them but it helps stop the spread to others.
What should I do if I am worried about someone who is ill? Trust your instincts. Someone who has meningitis or septicaemia could become seriously ill very quickly. Get medical help immediately if you are worried. Information taken from NHS Choices and meningitis.org please visit these websites for a wealth of information on meningitis.
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