Tots about Issue 19 - Autumn / Xmas 2017 by Tots About

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Introducing the new owner, Polly Mother, Baby & Child Fair Xmas Shopping Baby Massage Cornwall Birth & Baby Appeal British Red Cross: Connecting Communities First Aid Facts - Asthma 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

Well my journey with Tots About has now come to an end. What an amazing 4 ½ years it has been. From the simple idea at my kitchen table, with the look of bewilderment from my friends, (“Katie are you sure, you are a PE teacher”), to the 19th successful issue, this has been an incredibly rewarding time in my life. Tots About has grown over West Cornwall to be a great hub of info for pregnant woman and parents/carers of the under 5’s. I have loved the people I have met and spoken to and without the support and encouragement from friends and family, this wouldn’t have happened, so thank you to those close to me. Receiving an email or call from a relocator to Cornwall has been a highlight, hearing them say the magazine has been invaluable to them. This is the main reason I set it up, to help those like me to find things to do and find the support you need when raising under 5’s. I have now decided to follow my passion for which I originally qualified in 1995 and since up skilled to the industries highest level as a Soft Tissue Therapist. I run a private practice at my home in Breage, Move Well, as well work at Helston Physiotherapy Practice. I am so thrilled for Polly to take over the reins and I wish her and Tots About every success.

Katie xx This is the beginning of an exciting journey for me. At the start of the year I took a leap into the unknown and left my job as a secondary school teacher to look after my little girl, Gracie. She's an awesome little person and being a mum is definitely the best thing I've ever done. She's nearly two now and, like all toddlers, into everything and in need of lots of entertainment. Thank goodness for Tots About! I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to take on the magazine. Katie has done such an amazing job setting it up and making it the go-to guide for under 5s. I hope I can continue her good work and I look forward to getting to know you all better!

Polly xx 2

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In this issue: Pg 6 Baby Massage Pg 7 Alexander Technique Pg 14 What’s on in Hayle/St Ives

Pg 26/27 British Red Cross,

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Pg 29 First Aid- Asthma

Pg 15 What’s on in Redruth/Camborne Pg 16 What’s on in Helston Pg 17 what’s on in Penzance and areas Pg 18/19 What’s on in Falmouth Pg 20/21 What’s on in Truro and areas

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I do love the season change here in Cornwall, seeing the leaves turn, the dogs back on the beaches, the clear crisp mornings and smell of chimney smoke through the villages. We do live in an amazing place and as the nights pull in we get to snuggle up and spend quality family time in front of fire watching a great movie or playing board games. Our children start to get excited for the festive period and as parents we get back into our routines. So Tots About is a great way to help plan your time. This Autumn/Xmas issue is again full of interesting articles, lots of advertisers

for gift ideas, photography, party, classes, childcare and information on baby fairs and sales and first aid advice. The Heartlands have sponsored the Redruth community page. This is a great free playground and place to catch up with friends. Pop along to Red River café and mention Tots About A big farewell from me and my boys who were the reason I started Tots About.

Katie xx

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The International Association of Infant Massage The International Association of Infant Massage IAIM is celebrating its 20th year, a global organisation and a world class standard for the teaching of baby massage. Founded in 1986, The purpose of the IAIM is to promote a nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research, so parents and children are loved valued and respected throughout the world community. What is Baby Massage?

share experiences and make new friends this course offers so much. The 5-week course offers an open and supportive environment for fun and learning. Babies zero to seven months welcome. Goody bags, oil and weekly handouts provided. Pre-booking essential.

Baby Massage is when a parent lovingly strokes or holds their baby. Using a high-quality oil, soothing holds and rhythmic strokes are given on each area of your baby’s body, following a sequence that has been developed over a significant number of years. The massage offers a wonderful experience and “Meet new Mums, Discuss Topics Whilst Learning quality time to communicate both verbally and non- the Life Long Skills of IAIM Baby Massage” verbally with your baby, so they feel loved, valued Amelia’s Baby Massage can be found in the Helston and respected. and Hayle section of What’s on For Tots. The IAIM baby massage course draws from both Helston Mondays starting 23rd October at the Old the Indian and Swedish massage traditions, as Cattle Market Helston well as incorporating principles from Yoga and Reflexology. Helston Wednesdays starting 15th November at the Old Cattle Market Helston Proven Health Benefits for all A significant range of proven health benefits help your baby to feel securely attached loved valued and respected, reduce crying and emotional distress, increase levels of relaxation and sleep, relief from Colic, Wind, Constipation and Teething discomfort. This timeless and proven routine offers a holistic and healthy alternative in the modern world. Amelia’s Baby Massage IAIM As a IAIM qualified and experienced instructor it gives me great pleasure to see the next group of parents through the door. For those looking to enhance their bond with baby, better understand and respond to babies needs, get out of the house,

Hayle Wednesdays starting 25th October at Hayle Rugby Club

“Brilliant course, it really helped settle our little son’s colic and improve his confidence when not being held” “A great mum and baby bonding experience and fantastic to meet like-minded mums” “I feel so much more confident as a parent knowing the correct way to ease my babies discomfort”

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What is the Alexander Technique? It is a way to discover the easy freedom in your movements that toddlers have. Toddlers are fearless and joyful as they learn to move from sitting to standing up and walking, balancing that heavy head with perfect coordination. They live in the moment. They don’t let a bump on the head interfere with the joy of discovering how to stand and walk. They cry, get over it and carry on exploring. We are born to move. We are designed to move easily and naturally, just as toddlers do. As we grow up and meet the demands of daily life we become a bit fearful. This shows up in our movements as tension, awkwardness and even pain. We aren’t really aware of all this. It feels natural to slump on the sofa at the end of a hard day. In fact we aren’t designed to slump! We think we are relaxing and are unaware that our muscles have to both stretch and contract to allow us to slump, which causes tension and is tiring. Our days become filled with the extra challenges of pregnancy and parenthood.

Do you recognise any of these situations? • You lean back more as the weight of your beautiful bump increases. Painful back anyone? • You bend awkwardly to pick up your baby and the toys from the floor. • Your baby is crying, his little sister refuses to move from the floor to put on her coat and you fear being late for that appointment. You become tense and stressed. Your little ones pick up on this and become even more tearful and uncooperative. These ways of reacting to everyday life become habits. We aren’t aware that our habits aren’t serving us very well. In fact our slumping, tensing and stressing are not the only way. Now is the perfect time to learn that there is another way to be! The Alexander Technique gives us a ‘toolbox’ of ways to become aware of our unhelpful habits and how to ‘undo’ them. Our days are still full on but we can find a new calm and ease in how we do everything. Well, its not really new – remember that toddler? It’s in us all. The Alexander Technique shows us how to rediscover it

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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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Wednesday ST IVES Swimming St. Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am 01736 797006 to book £2.50 Parent & child 0-4yrs.

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Monday ST IVES Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, St. Uny School, Carbis Bay, TR26 2SQ. Bizzy Bees Carbis Bay Memorial Hall 10-11.30 £2 per family HAYLE St Erth Parent and Toddler group 9.30am St Erth Village Hall, £1.50 per child, 50p siblings. Kate 07539602568

Bounce and Rhyme St. Ives Library 10.45-11.15am. Babies and toddlers HAYLE Bounce and Rhyme Hayle Library 10am & 11am. Babies and toddlers. 0300 1234111 Hayle Salvation Army Parent and Toddler Group, Cross St. 10-12pm, 0-4 yrs,£2 per child, 50p sibling, 07552 945079

Thursday 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.

Tuesday ST IVES Swimming St. Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am 01736 797006 to book, £2.50 Parent & child 0-4 yrs HAYLE BuggyFit fitness session Hayle Recreation ground 9.30am Jen BeFit Cornwall 07580041748

Jumping Joey’s Stay & Play for under 5’s Hayle Rugby Club 10-12pm Starts in September Twiglets Woodland Adventures Crenver Grove Woods Nr Leedstown 10-12pm Booking essential from £6 inc drink and snack over fire Claire 01736 711187

Friday Baby Ballet Edward Passmore Institute 9.45 - 10.20 babyballet Movers 3 years to 4years (independent) 10.30 - 11.05 babyballet Tinies 18 months to 3 years (with parent/guardian) 11.15 - 11.50 babyballet Tots 6 months to 18 months (with parent/guardian) Todlins music and dance, sing and sign The Scout Hut, Penpol Lane, 10am drop in, pay as you go Chloe@todlins.co.uk: Facebook Todlins or 07977418566 Hayle Salvation Army Parent and Toddler Group, Cross St. 10-12pm, 0-4 yrs, £2 per child, 50p sibling, 07552945079 Story time, Hayle Library 3.45-4.45pm, call Jane 01209 615001.

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 12 for contact numbers for their latest timetables

Breast Friends 11.30-1.30pm Hayle Children’s Centre

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Monday

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NEW Amelia's Baby Massage IAIM Old Cattle Market 5 week program FB: Amelia's Baby Massage IAIM. 07521 384 098 starting 23rd October 5 weeks 11.15am Mullion Tiddlers 9.15-11.15am, Mullion Chapel, £1.50 per family Becci 01326 290320 Gemma 07419 753679 Gweek Seals Under 5’s 9.30-12pm, Gweek Village Hall, Kate 07775 601888

Helston Breast Friends Helston Children’s Centre 10-12pm 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 4-4.30pm Ballet 4-5yrs Helston Community College South Site

Tuesday Jumping Joey’s Stay and Play for under 5’s 10-12pm, The Old Cattle Market, Helston Mama-Baby Yoga class 10-11am from 6 weeks to 7 months £5 in Mawgan/Helston, TR12 6AD Tel.: 0758 691 4985 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

First Steps Tiny Feet Baby group, 0-2 yrs, 9.30-11am St Elvans Children's Centre, Porthleven 01326 565662

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 Baby Bounce & Rhyme 11am, Helston Library

NEW Amelia's Baby Massage IAIM Old Cattle Market 5 week program FB: Amelia's Baby Massage IAIM. 07521 384 098 starting 15th Nov 12.15pm Baby Group 1-3pm, Helston Methodist Church, 07825 819584 Dinky Dolphins 1.30-3pm, Godolphin Pre School, £2

Tots Adventure Play 10-11am, Mullion Gymnastic Centre, £2 Jill Punter / Sarah Hearn 01326 241377 Ocean Academy of Dance 4.30-5pm Parent & Toddler Hip Hop 2-4 yrs 5-5.45pm Junior hip hop 4-8yrs Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5pm, The Old Cattle Market, Helston

Thursday Dance Fun Fitness - Jump with Jo 3 & 4 yr olds The Old Cattle Market Helston 2-2.40pm Term time only Toddler Thursday at The Craft Box All day, Helston, free drink for adults included Todlins music & dance, sing & sign 10am, Helston FC, drop in, pay as you go Chloe@todlins.co.uk: Facebook Todlins or 07977418566

Stepping Stones Stay and Play, 9.45-11.30am, Mullion Methodist Church, donations, all year round Little Fishes Stay and play, 10am-12pm, St. Peters Hall, Coverack, Joan 01326 280337

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

Friday

Moo Music, Moosical Fun The Old Cattle Market 9.30-10.10am age 1-4 yrs 10.30-11.10am age 0-12mnths

Jumping Joey’s Stay and Play for under 5’s 1pm - 2.30pm, The Old Cattle Market, Helston starting 3rd Nov Creation Station 18mths-4/5yr 10-10.50am 6mnths-18mnths 11-11.50am Jo Le Good 07739314076 jolegood@thecreationstation.co.uk Wendron Toddler group 9.15-11am, Wendron School, Claire Hosken: 01326 561807

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

Baby Social at The Craft Box 12.30-2.30pm £1 craft is optional

Saturday Ocean Academy of Dance 9-9.30am mother and babies ballet (from 2-3.5yrs) 9.30-10am ballet 3-4 yrs 10-10.30am ballet 4-5 yrs (3.5-5yrs), 10.30-11.15am modern & tap (3.5-5yrs), Helston Community College South Site

Gweek Seals Under 5’s 9.30-12pm, Gweek Village Hall, Kate 07775 601888

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Jumping Joey’s Stay & Play for under 5’s 9.30-11.30am, St Just Sports Centre. Turtle Tots Harbourside Hydrotherapy, Newlyn Starts May) From 2.30-4pm Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780 Marazion Monkeys 9.45-11.45am, Marazion Community Centre Jumping Mice 10.30-11.30am, Mousehole Preschool, £2, Kelly 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 Preschool Storytime & Craft Session Penzance Library 2-2.30pm

Jump with Jo Stay& Play Fun session 0-5 years St. Piran’s Hall Goldsithney 9.30-11.30am Starts 25th Oct 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. Term time only Jump with Jo After School Fun Fit 5-11 years 4.15-5.00pm, St Just Sports Centre. Term time only 3 Villages Youth Project’s Minnows 1-3pm, Newlyn Trinity Centre, Under 5s, bumps and babies are welcome, free play sessions, Jen 07580 041748

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 10-10.30; 2-2.30pm, Penzance Library Tots on Tuesday 1.30-3pm, Germoe school nursery, £1 newborns to preschool, 01736 763310

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

Friday

Buggy Fit Penzance Boating Lake 9.30am £5 Jen BeFit Cornwall 07580041748

Newlyn Nippers 9-10.45am, Newlyn School Hall, bumps up to age 2, 50p per family, 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.

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(v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 9-11.30am, babies to 4yrs

Moo Music, moosical fun Carnon Downs Hall 1.45pm mix moo (2-5yrs); 2.45pm Baby Moo (0-12mnths) 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 Creation Station Dracaena Centre 9.30-10.20am 18mnths-4/5yrs 10.30-11.20am 6mnths-18mnths Jo Le good 07739314076 First Steps- Mum & Tots Dance Ponsanooth Hall, Ponsanooth 10am First Class Free Clare Hamilton Tel: 07957 379006 or c-hamilton@live.co.uk 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.

Moo Music, Moosical Fun Carnon Downs Village Hall 9.15amMixed moo (2-5yrs) 10.10am mini moo (1-2yrs) 11am baby moo (0-12mnths)

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 – Strength Training & cardio intervals with little ones in tow 10.30-11.30am, Queen Mary Gardens at Gylly Beach, £6 single or 5 classes for £25. facebook.com/firedupfit Rhyme Time 11-11.30am, Falmouth Library Story Time 2-2.45pm, Falmouth Library Bryne Black Belt – Little Ninjas

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 Mother and Baby yoga 6 weeks to crawling 11-12.15pm Falmouth Yoga Space, Killgrew Street Starting 1st November Kathryn 07980254089 www.flowingyoga.co.uk Bongo Babes 11am-12pm, Dracaena Centre, TO Falmouth, add 0-2yrs £3 per family 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 Penryn Infant School Rhythm & Rhyme 2-3pm

5.30pm, Penryn Rugby Club, Kernick Rd,

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

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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 Budock Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Budock Village Hall, £2 first child, 50p others, 07855 571311, TO. Fired Up Fitness Buggy Burn - Strength Training & cardio intervals with little ones in tow 10.30-11.30am, Queen Mary Gardens at Gylly Beach, £6 single or 5 classes for £25, facebook.com/firedupfit Bump to Breast 10.30am-12.30pm, Falmouth Health Centre, Breast feeding support, ante natal mums welcome, 01326 430050

Friday Jumping Joey’s Stay & Play Penryn Campus Sports Hall 9-11am Stay & Play (through Truro nursery school) 9.00-10.30am, Devoran School £3 01872 274693 Moo Music Tremayne Hall, Mylor 9.30 mixed Moo (2-5yrs) 10.30am mini moo (1-2yrs) 11.30am baby Moo (0-12mnths) Flushing Baby Group Church Hall 9.30-11.30am £2.50 per family TO Claire 07799 101507 Bee 07527 554970 Pebbles Parent & Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Emmanuel Church, Falmouth. £2 per child and 50p per sibling. Little Forest School 10am – 12pm, Potager, Costantine, £36 for 4 sessions or £10 per session for children aged 3-6 years, 07533 828546 or littletreeforestschool@outlook.co.uk

Saturday (v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 8.30-1pm, babies to 4yrs Parents and Tots Dance AMATA Falmouth University 10.10-10.55am £4.50 drop in facebook.com/danceinitiative/ www.thedanceinitiative.co.uk

Children’s Centres, Care and Support in Cornwall, see page 12 for contact numbers for their latest timetables

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

Bongo Babes 11-12pm 0-5yrs Dracaena Centre, Falmouth, £3 per family Twins Group Falmouth Park Centre Run by Home-start Kernow 11-1pm 1st Friday of the month drop in Parent and Toddler Group 12.30-2pm (lunch and drinks from 12pm), The Dracaena Centre FREE, everyone welcome Toy Library 12.30-2.30pm, The Dracaena Centre

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Tuesday

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Monday (v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 9-11.30am, babies to 4 yrs Turtle Tots Piran Meadows, White Cross Newquay. From 10-11.30am Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780 Stay & Play 9-11am, Bosvigo CC , £3 per family 0-5 yrs Tregolls School 1.30-3pm free 01872 274693 Truro Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.15-11am, Truro Baptist Church, £2.50 Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm, Carnon Downs, £2.50 over 1’s, £1 for under 1’s Byrne Black Belt – Little Ninjas 5.30pm, Mount Hawke Skate Park, Mount Hawke

Moo Music, Moosical Fun Carnon Downs Village Hall 9.30-10.10am age 1-4 10.30-11.10 age 0-12 mnths Turtle Tots Carvynick Country Club, Summercourt From 10.30-11.30am Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780 Stay & Play Probus 9.00-10.30am – term time only, Probus CP School, £3 per family 01872 274693 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, 1st and 3rd of month St Agnes Methodist Church Hall Pop up Cafe 12-1.3-pm Cornish Food box, FREE, contact Zoe 07775333609

Wednesday BabyBallet All Saints Church Hall, Highertown 9.25-10am 3-4yrs 10.10-10.45am 18months - 3yrs 10.55-11.25am 6-18mnths

Kangaroo Fitness Babywearing Workout 9.30 and 10.45am, Scout HQ, Boscawen park, Malpas FUN4all - parent/carer and baby/ toddler group 9.30am to 11.30am Allet Methodist Church, TR4 9DL £2/child or £3/family. Toys, messy play, sensory play, snack, tea and coffee. Stay & Play Ladock School 9..30-11am 01872 274693 Stay and Play Truro Nursery School 1.15-3pm Baby Bounce & Rhyme 10-11am - last Wednesday of the month, Truro Library Story Time 2.30-3.30pm, St Agnes Library

Toddler Tuesday Hall for Cornwall 10.30-11am Free 11-12pm on selected dates- creative workshops £3 booking required

First Steps- Mum & Tots Dance Ponsanooth Hall, Ponsanooth 10am First Class Free Clare Hamilton Tel: 07957 379006 or c-hamilton@live.co.uk

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to increase your advertising potential 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 St Agnes Parish Crumlin P & T Group Parish Centre Hall 10-12pm 0-5 yrs (TO) Kangaroo fitness Babywearing Workout 110am Miners and Mechanics St Agnes Baby Ballet 1.15-1.50pm 3-4yrs; 2-2.35pm 18months–3yrs, 2.45-3.15pm 6mnths-18mnths; 3.30-4.05pm 3-4yrs; 4.15-4.50pm 4-6yrs Quaker Meeting House, St Austell

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

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Saturday

Newquay area (v) Waterbabies, Atlantic Reach 9-11.30am, babies to 4yrs

(v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 8.30-1pm babies to 4 yrs

Turtle Tots Carvynick Country Club, Summercourt From 10-11.30am Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780

Babyballet, Bosvigo Children’s Centre 9.05-9.40am 3-4yrs; 9.50-10.25am 18months-3yrs; 10.35-11.10am 3-4yrs, 11.15-11.30am Tappers 3yrs+, 11.35am–12.10pm 4-6yrs,

The Daisy Foundation Daisy Birthing Class suitable from 14 weeks of pregnancy. 7.30pm, £53 per six week term. Tinies,suitable for babies 6weeks to 5months. 11.15-12.15, £32 per six week term Wrigglers, suitable for babies 5months to 11months. Fridays.10-11, £32 per six week term Cruisers, suitable for babies 11months to 18months. 1pm-2pm £32 per six week term Barteliver Farm, Old hill, Grampound, TR2 4DE. Contact Nikki-07738490132 Blackwater Stay & Play 9-10.30am, Blackwater CP school, Free, Holly 01872 560570, TO Hurly Burly Baby Group Hurly Burly Nursery, Lavender Lodge Goonbell. St Agnes 9.30-11am Free 0-1 yr Play, massage, refreshments Please book 01872 553777 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 Stay & Play St Erme with Trispen, 1.30-3pm Zumbini 9.45-10.30am, Miners & Mechanics, St Agnes, ZumbiniCornwall@hotmail.com or 07876 770044 Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm, Carnon Downs, £2.50 over 1’s, £1 for under 1’s Stay & Play 1.30-3.30pm, Naturally Learning Truro High (Trevean nursery), £2.50, 01872 858255

Turtle Tots Carvynick Country Club, Summercourt From 10.30-12pm Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780 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

Little Eden Baby and Toddler Church Twelveheads Methodist church weekly but closed during August 2.30-4pm

Turtle Tots Newquay Hydrotherapy Centre From 9-1pm Victoria.hampshire@turtletots.com 07964 006780

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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British Red Cross

Connecting Communities in Cornwall The British Red Cross is introducing a brand new service in Camborne and Redruth to tackle loneliness and social isolation, in partnership with the Co-op. Responding to its research which found over 9 million of us regularly feel lonely the Red Cross’ new Community Connectors are ready to provide a helping hand to adults of all ages who feel they have no one to turn to. This includes new parents, people dealing with bereavement, and those going through divorce or separation – many of whom feel in need of a bit of extra support. Loneliness is not something a new Mum would expect to feel, but the research indicates they are a group who are particularly vulnerable to becoming isolated often due to tiredness, constant demands for attention from the new baby, and changes to their usual social interactions. If it continues for too long, loneliness can pose risks to

our physical as well as our emotional health. Its impact can be as damaging to health as smoking and obesity. If you’re struggling with life’s demands or simply don’t know where to turn for a friendly chat, Red Cross volunteers, like Andrea, can help. Andrea Kitto, from Camborne, struggled with loneliness for two years. She is now a volunteer with the Community Connector service and is hoping to use her personal experiences to help others. She said: “I know I can support people who feel cut off from their community. I understand how they feel and what they’re going through. I know what loneliness is, but I also know help is out there."

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“As a Community Connector volunteer I will be offering companionship and support to people who feel very alone. It’s a lovely feeling knowing that you’re doing something positive for someone and helping them get their identity and selfconfidence back.” The British Red Cross is looking for friendly people to join its team of volunteers helping people towards a brighter and better-connected future.

By giving just a few hours a week you can join with others and together make a big difference to the lives of people who feel alone in your area. For more information about volunteering, or to help someone affected by loneliness or social isolation receive support, contact the British Red Cross Community Connector service at ConnectCornwall@redcross.org.uk

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Information Sheet 13

First Aid Facts

ASTHMA Each year at the start of the Autumn term, there is a big rise in the number of children rushed to hospital with their Asthma. Cornwall Resus are on hand to provide some advice and top tips. Spot the signs of an Asthma attack before it happens:

If your child's symptoms get worse quickly, call 999:

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Snotty Noses- colds and flu often trigger asthma attacks.

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Puffing on their reliever inhaler (usually blue) three or more times a week.

While you wait for the ambulance, help them sit up and give a puff of their reliever inhaler every 30-60 seconds - you can give them up to 10 puffs.

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Coughing and/or wheezing at night and in the early mornings.

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Breathlessness- if they are pausing for breath when talking or struggling to keep up with friends, that’s a sign.

If the ambulance takes longer than 15 minutes, you can give your child 10 more puffs of their reliever inhaler.

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They might say their tummy or chest hurts –get to know your child’s individual asthma signs.

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Remember to give your inhaler a good shake between doses (puff) and then wait 30-60 seconds before taking the next puff.

Know what to do if your child’s symptoms are getting worse

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Brush your teeth, rinse out your mouth or gargle and spit out, after using your preventer inhaler.

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If using a face mask with your spacer device, remember to wash your babies face after using a preventer inhaler.

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Give between two and six puffs of their reliever inhaler, through a spacer, every four hours. Space the puffs out so there are 30-60 seconds between them.

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Make a same-day appointment with your child's GP.

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If the surgery is closed, call 111 for advice.

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If you have any questions, you can call Asthma UK for advice on 0300 222 5800 (Mon – Fri; 9am – 5pm). You can also visit their child asthma advice on line at www.asthma.org.uk.

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Information taken from Astham.uk For more information about childhood illness, serious illness and life saving training including CPR for babies and children contact Cornwall Resus. Life Saving Training and Event First Aid. Baby and Child First Aid Courses, call 07503834185 for more information.

Cornwall Resus are experts in Baby & Child First Aid and Life Saving training. t: 07503 834185 www.cornwallresus.co.uk www.facebook.com/CornwallResus

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