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Porthleven Food Festival The Importance of Sleep Cornwall Birth & Baby Appeal First Aid Facts: Cuts & Grazes New: Activity Page
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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 Malpas, Tregolls, Trelander & Truro Learning Academy 01872 322661
www.cornwallfisdirectory.org.uk Please contact your children’s centre for further information on activities available.
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In this issue:
Page 3: The Importance of Sleep Page 7: Porthleven Food Festival Page 11: The Cornwall Birth And Baby Appeal Page 13: What’s on in Hayle & St Ives Page 14: What’s on in Redruth & Camborne Page 15: What’s on in Helston & The Lizard Page 16: What’s on in Penzance & West Penwith Page 17: What’s on in Falmouth & Penryn Page 19: What’s on in Truro & surrounding areas Page 26: *NEW* Activity Page Page 27: First Aid: Cuts & Grazes
Hello and Happy New Year! What a year it’s been! For me, 2017 began with a step into the great unknown: leaving my job as a secondary school teacher to be at home with my daughter, Gracie. And it’s ended with the publication of my first edition of Tots About. I hope you enjoy it - as ever it’s full of great ideas of where to go, what to do, and what to buy. Warmer days seem a long way off - but the Porthleven Food Festival in April was a scorcher last year, and looks set to be even better this year. Find out more on page 7. Make sure you check out the update on the BABA appeal on page 11 - the new birthing suite has opened at Treliske, but more funds are still needed. There’s also helpful advice from
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Cornwall Resus on dealing with cuts and grazes. And don’t miss our new activity page at the back - inspired by Gracie who loves colouring in anything she finds! There’s lots more exciting things to come for Tots About - not least a new website launching in the spring. Also check out our new Instagram feed @totsabout where you can find out what we’re up to - sampling the classes advertised in the magazine, as well as visiting and reviewing toddler-friendly places across county. Please remember to mention us when you contact any of our advertisers. Without them, this magazine would not be possible.
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The Importance of Sleep The table below are the NHS guidelines to how much sleep a child should need a night. Every child is an individual though and may need more or less than these so remember it is a guide. 2 years
daytime: 1 hour, 30 minutes night time: 11 hours, 30 minutes
3 years
daytime: 0 to 45 minutes night time: 11 hrs, 30 minutes to 12 hrs
4 years
night time: 11 hours, 30 minutes
5 years
night time: 11 hours
6 years
night time: 10 hours, 45 minutes
7 years
night time: 10 hours, 30 minutes
8 years
night time: 10 hours, 15 minutes
9 years
night time: 10 hours
10 years
night time: 9 hours, 45 minutes
11 years
night time: 9 hours, 30 minutes
12 years
night time: 9 hours, 15 minutes
So, what do you do if you realise that your child doesn’t seem to ‘fit’ into the above boxes? Firstly, don’t panic or worry. Do you have a regular routine that you follow and does your child seem to be well rested every day? This is where you need to make changes if you feel the answer is no. If your child has been going to bed at about 9pm and you are now wanting to aim towards 8pm, make the change gradually and give you and your child time to make this a success. Every few days move the bedtime earlier by 10 minutes until you reach your desired goal. It is not just down to your child to make this work. You, as the parent have to be part of this process and are key to whether it is a success or not. If you have more than one child to put to bed and you have a partner, get them involved as well.
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Step One – Signal a warning Whatever time you decide that getting ready for bed is to begin, give your children a warning 10 minutes before that time arrives. They need reminding and a chance to prepare for this. If they are part way through playing a game or watching a TV programme, they need to know that it needs to end soon. Warn them again in 5 minutes. They may be complaining and even beginning to get upset about this, but stay calm. Then again at 1 minute and if needs be count down the final 10 secs. Many children prefer a visual clue that time is running out and you can buy timers in many different shapes and sizes if you think this will help your child’s understanding. Make sure they also know that you are going to be fully available for them when the timer runs out too. Until the routine is established and treated as part of everyday life, try not to become distracted and use this time to carry on with your own chores around the house. Give your children your attention. Step Two – Have a bath or shower Not only does this ensure your child is clean after a busy day at school, it also gives you a chance to play and talk with your child. Have some toys your child can play with, and play with them. This is about beginning to calm your child down and centre them in the here and now so you too have to be present. If your mind is thinking about work or mentally distracted, the child too will find it harder to respond to you. Step Three – Quiet time How you approach this step can take a variety of forms. With technology and TV channels offering bedtime hour, it can help signal to your child they're getting ready for bed. After getting dried and into their PJ’s it can be snuggling and calming to sit with a parent, cuddle and have a warm glass of milk. Again signal what and how much of the TV your child is going to be able to watch so they are prepared for the transition to go back up to bed.
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p and a Bedtime Routine Another option, if it can work for you, is using the bath/ shower as a signal that it is time to go to bed and now you don’t go back downstairs. Spend time in the bedroom finding quiet activities to do before going to bed. If your child likes to play with dolls, get the dolls ready for bed too. It is your time that is most valuable here and whatever you do it needs to signal it is time to wind down. Step Four – Clean teeth and go to the toilet Now is the time to get your child to do their last trip to the bathroom. Accompany your child and assist if needs be. Make sure their bed is clear and inviting for them to get into. Try to ignore the rest of the room if it isn’t very tidy, or while you are waiting put a few things away. Step Five – Share a book This is a really crucial step to help get your child calm and ready for a sleep. Choose a book to read together and don’t rush the reading! It can be story or a factual book – whatever keeps your child interested. If they have a favourite teddy bear, make sure they already have it or their favourite blanket, pillow, nightlight on etc so they feel safe and looked after. Get into bed with them, let them cuddle up to you and enjoy these precious moments when they want you to put them to bed. It won't last forever! Step Six – Saying goodnight. After you have finished the book, make sure that all lights are now dimmed down or off if that is what your child likes and get back into bed for a last cuddle. With you having given your children your precious time, they are often better equipped to start talking. How many parents ask their children when they pick them up from school, ‘What did you do today?’ to get the response, ‘I can’t remember’. Now the memory kicks in and it can be hard to get them to stop.
they so wish, but then put in the warning, that you’ll be saying goodnight in 2 minutes time. Snuggle up to them and begin to not talk and remind them it’s time to go to sleep. Tuck them into bed, making sure they are lying comfortably and give them a cuddle. Lie quietly by their side, giving them a kiss before you leave and saying good night. It sounds easy, writing this down as a set of steps, but don’t expect it to run like clockwork if you are just starting out and your child is now 8 years old and not used to any set bedtime routine. They have a learnt pattern of behaviour that needs changing and it takes time. This is where remembering who is boss, but giving and taking, needs to come in. Being firm but fair is important. If your child keeps on coming downstairs, take them back upstairs. You don’t need to shout at your child. Explain that it is bedtime and they need to go to bed. Spend a little bit more time settling them down and leave the room again. Keep on doing this time and time again. They need to learn that you are not going to give in and let them stay downstairs or play on the computer. Once you give in they will learn that if they do it long enough you will cave in. Also, try not to use punishment as a means of control. ‘Get back into bed or else you won’t be able to go to Freddy’s house tomorrow,' will not help to promote bedtime routine as a positive experience. To begin with you may not feel the routine is working and possibly that they are getting less sleep than before, but keep trying: it will fall into place. For more information and advice visit www.thefamilyfairy.co.uk
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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 Bizzy Bees Carbis Bay Memorial Hall 10-11.30 £2 per family Amelia’s Baby Massage IAIM 10 am Hayle Rugby Club 5 week program starts 22nd Jan Booking essential: 07521 348098 HAYLE
Bounce and Rhyme St. Ives Library 10.45-11.15am. Babies and toddlers HAYLE BabyBallet Edward Passmore Institute 9.45-10.20 Tinies: 18mths - 3yrs 10.30-11.05 Movers: 3yrs-4yrs 11.15-11.45 Tots: 6-18mths 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
St Erth Parent and Toddler group 9.30am St Erth Village Hall, £1.50 per child, 50p siblings. Kate 07539602568
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Swimming St Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am for Parent & child 0-4yrs, Call 01736 797006 to book, £2.50
ST IVES Swimming St. Ives Leisure Centre, 9.30–10.30am 01736 797006 to book, £2.50 Parent & child 0-4 yrs HAYLE Childminders Group Hayle Children’s Centre 10-12pm Breast Friends 11.30-1.30pm Hayle Children’s Centre *New* Pregnancy Yoga 6-7.30pm term only Passmore Edwards Institute £9 drop in, £30 block of 4
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HAYLE Jumping Joey’s Stay & Play for under 5’s Hayle Rugby Club 10-12pm
Friday Baby Ballet Edward Passmore Institute 9.45 - 10.20 Movers 3 years to 4years (independent) 10.30 - 11.05 Tinies 18 months to 3 years (with parent/guardian) 11.15 - 11.50 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.
Saturday ST IVES
*New* Sling Library Slingmeet Carbis Bay Memorial Hall 10.00-11.45 £2 donation per family 20th Jan, 24th Feb & 24th Mar 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.
Health Visitor Drop-In with Breastfeeding Peer Support 2-4pm Hayle Children’s Centre
*New* Well Woman Yoga 8-9.30pm term only Passmore Edwards Institute £9 drop in, £30 block of 4 Mandy Adams 07952836190 book online: www.mandyadams.co.uk
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Redruth & Camborne
Baby Bounce & Rhyme 2.00-2.45pm, Redruth Library
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Monday J.C Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Guiness Trust Hall, Chywoon Gardens., Illogan FREE Little Acorns Forest School 1-2.30pm - Last Mon of the month, Little Acorns Preschool, Higher Penponds £5 01209 718990 Sunshine Room Baby Play 1.152.45pm, Sunshine Room at Camborne Nursery School, £1.50 donation, 01209 713607 Wesley Toddlers 1.15-2.45pm, Camborne Wesley Methodist Church £2 for 1 child; £3 for 2 or more children free for under 6mths Wesley Rooms Baby Group Stay and Play Wesley Buildings Redruth Methodist Church 10-11.30am TO £1 per family
Tuesday
Wesley Toddlers, 9.30-11am Camborne Wesley Methodist Church £2 for 1 child; £3 for 2 or more children free for under 6mths Four Lanes Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Pencoys Hall, £1.50, Tina Ball 07775901760 Term time only Todlins Music & Dance, Sing & Sign 10am Old School Centre, Illogan Chloe@todlins.co.uk Fb todlins or 07977418566 Stay and Play 10.30-12pm, Beacon Methodist Chapel, Jill 01209 714319 Sunshine Room Baby Play 1.152.45pm, Sunshine Room at Camborne Nursery School, £1.50 donation, 01209 713607
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Wednesday Mums Buggy Blast – Run by FAST Camborne Rugby Club 10-11am Francis 0773 7120 006 Redruth Baptist Church Toddler Group 9.45-11.45am, Church Lounge, FREE 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
Friday
Sparkle Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11am, Term Time. NCC Redruth Campus Cardrew Ind Est, Redruth Mini Explorers Toddler Group 10-11.30am, Highway Activity Centre, Four Lanes, 01209 211905 Baby, Bounce & Rhyme 11.00-11.45am, Redruth Library
Saturday Little Kitchen Magicians Heartlands age 2+ 20th Jan, 3rd Feb, 10th Feb, 24th Feb, 10th Mar, 24th Mar Children’s Cookery Parties age 3-16 available
Camborne Breastfriends 10-12 Camborne Children’s Centre Little Beebles/Crowan School Toddler Group 1.30-3pm term time, Gemma 01209 831455 Baby Hearts Baby Group Stay and Play, Heartlands Shop area 1.30-3pm TO Story Time 3.30pm, Camborne Library, age 3-7yrs
Children’s Centres, Care and Support in Cornwall, see inside front cover for contact numbers for their latest timetables
Thursday
Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group 10.30-12.30pm, Redruth Children’s Centre Babyshare Coffee morning for parents/guardians with infants 1st & 3rd Thursday Café Wesley Camborne Wesley Methodist Church James Preston 07460945244 Story Book Café Story time for 0-4 yrs 2nd & 4th Thursday, Café Wesley, Camborne Wesley Methodist Church James Preston 07460945244 Little Acorns Stay and Play 2-3pm, Little Acorns Preschool, Higher Penponds, £2 01209 718990
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what’s on in Helston & The Lizard
Monday
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Mullion Tiddlers 9.15-11.15am, Mullion Chapel, £1.50 per family Becci 01326 290320 Gemma 07419 753679 Gweek Seals Under 5s 9.30-12pm, Gweek Village Hall, Kate 07775 601888
Helston Breast Friends Not currently running - relaunch in 2018 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 *NEW* Mums Yoga & Tots Play 9.30-10.30 Term Time Carleen Village Hall, Nr Helston £6 suitable one little one is on the move. Booking essential: Claire 07533558280 fb: Glow Yoga Jumping Joey’s Stay and Play for under 5s 10-12pm, The Old Cattle Market, Helston *New* Culdrose Happy Crafters 9.30-11.30am Term Time Culdrose Community Centre, Hibernia Road, Helston Free to all ages *Bring your own craft - safe, friendly environment for children* Porthleven under 5s 9-11am, Porthleven School
Mannacan Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30am, Mannacan Village Hall, £1 per family
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Sponsor these pages to increase your advertising potential *NEW* Mum & Baby Yoga 11.00-12.00 Term Time Carleen Village Hall, Nr Helston £6 0-crawling. Booking essential: Claire 07533558280 fb: Glow Yoga 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
Wednesday
First Steps Tiny Feet Baby group, 0-2 yrs, 9.30-11am St Elvans Children's Centre, Porthleven 01326 565662
Trannack under 5s 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
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
Thursday Jump with Jo Dance Fun Fitness 3 & 4 yr olds The Old Cattle Market Helston 2-2.40pm Term time only Todlins music & dance, sing & sign 10am, Helston FC, drop in, pay as you go Chloe@todlins.co.uk: Facebook Todlins or 07977418566
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 Jump with Jo Stay and Play for under 5s 1pm - 2.30pm, The Old Cattle Market, Helston 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
*Moved* Noah’s Ark Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Old Cattle Market, 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 parent and toddler 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
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Gweek Seals Under 5s 9.30-12pm, Gweek Village Hall, Kate 07775 601888
Stepping Stones Stay and Play, 9.45-11.30am, Mullion Methodist Church, donations, all year round
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what’s on in Penzance & West Penwith
Wednesday
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Jumping Joey’s Stay & Play for under 5s 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
Jump with Jo Stay & Play Fun session 0-5 years 1-3pm St. Piran’s Hall Goldsithney Stay & Play 9.30-11am, Light and Life, The Changing Room, next to Costa Coffee Penzance, Free, 07419 739737 Pendeen Minors 9.30-12.30am, Parish Hall, Pendeen, Kevin 07801735580 Toddliwinks 10-11.30am, Penzance Baptist Church, Free Tots and Tiddlers 10-11.45am, St. Buryan Village Hall, 2nd Weds Health Visitor attends Jump with Jo Dance Fun Fitness for 3 & 4 years 10.30-11.30am, St Just Sports Centre. Term time only 3 Villages Youth Projects Minnows 1-3pm, Newlyn Trinity Centre, Under 5s, bumps and babies are welcome, free play sessions, Jen 07580 041748
Preschool Storytime & Craft Session Penzance Library 2-2.30pm
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 Chlidminders Group Penzance Children’s Centre 1-3pm Term Time
Little Fishes Toddler Group 9:30-11.30am, Chapel Street Methodist Church Baby Bounce & Rhyme 10.45am, St. Just Library, under 2s
Friday *New* Baby & Toddler Group Pensans Nursery, Madron Rd 9.15-10.30 £1 donation www.pensansnursery.com Penzance Breastfriends 10-12 Shekinah Christian Church Just Fun Parent & Toddler Group St Just Children’s Centre 10-12, crafts, garden, snacks Alice: 07708 995557 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
Tuesday
Little Chicks Toddlers 9.30-11.30am, Alverton, Hope Church, £1 per family, Lindsay 01736 874474
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Cheeky Monkeys Toddlers 1.30-3pm, St Mary’s Catholic School, Charlene 07725259913 Stay & Play 2-3pm, St Madderns CofE School, St Maddern, Penzance, £1 donation. 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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what’s on in Falmouth & Penryn
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(v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 9-11.30am, babies to 4yrs
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 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 Baptist Church, Falmouth. £2 per child and 50p per sibling. 01326 315249 Toy Library The Dracaena Centre 9.30-11.30am 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 Smiling Faces Toddler Group The Elliot Hut, Longfield, Falmouth 1.00-2.30 Term Time Age 0-3 £1.50, siblings £1.00, carers 50p BabyBallet Zedshed, Jubilee Wharf, Penryn 1.15-1.50 Movers: 3-4 yrs 2.00-2.35 Tinies: 18mths - 3yrs
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*New* Drop-in Gymnastics Class Penryn Gymnastics Centre 9.15-10.00 fun play session for under 5 years £5/session £15 for 5 sessions Moo Music, Moosical Fun Carnon Downs Village Hall 9.15 Mixed Moo 2-4yrs 10.10 Mini Moo 1-2yrs 11.00 Baby Moo 0-12mths Mylor Bridge Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Ord Stattor Pavilion, 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. Fired Up Fitness: Buggy Burn Outdoor fitness class for parents with little ones 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 BabyBallet Raze the Roof, Penryn for class information please contact Raze the Roof 01326 377481
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 Booking essential 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 *New* Drop-in Gymnastics Class Penryn Gymnastics Centre 9.15-10.00 fun play session for under 5 years £5/session £15 for 5 sessions
Baby and Toddler Weighing 1.30-3pm St Agnes Methodist Church Hall
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what’s on in Falmouth & Penryn Thursday
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 Outdoor fitness class for parents with little ones 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
Stay & Play (through Truro Nursery School) 9.00-10.30am, Devoran School £3 01872 274693 Moo Music Tremayne Hall, Mylor 9.30 Mixed Moo 2-4yrs 10.30 Mini Moo 1-2yrs 11.30 Baby Moo 0-12mths *New* Stay and Play 9.30-11.30, Fit N’ Fun Kids, Falmouth Free Term Time Aimee 01326 379428 Flushing Baby Group Church Hall 9.30-11.30am £2.50 per family TO Bee 07527 554970
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
Lighthouse Dads Lighthouse Centre, Falmouth 9.00-.11.00 Twice a month 01326312493 for info and booking
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 Bongo Babes 11-12pm 0-5yrs Term Time 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
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 inside front cover for contact numbers for their latest timetables
Toy Library 12.30-2.30pm, The Dracaena Centre
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Monday (v) Waterbabies Chycara House, Carnon Downs, 9-11.30am, babies to 4 yrs BabyBallet Scout Hut, Boscawen Park, Malpas 9.40-10.15 Tinies: 18mths - 3yrs 10.25-11.00 Movers: 3-4 yrs 11.10-11.40 Tots: 6-18mths 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, £2.50 Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm, Carnon Downs Methodist Church Hall,, £2.50 over 1s, £1 for under 1s St Erme & Trispen Twinkle Tots Baby & Toddler Group St Erme Village Hall 9.30-11.30am 0-12 months £1, 1+ years £2, families £3. Jenny 07815887921 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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*New* Hickory Dickory Rock Music & Movement Classes Miners & Mechanics, St Agnes 9.30-10.15 Maxi Mice: 16mths-4yrs 10.30-11.00 Mini Mice: 0-15mths 11.15-12.00 Maxi Mice: 16mths-4yrs Ellie 07732 812749 fb @hickorydickoryrockUK
Wednesday BabyBallet All Saints Church Hall, Highertown 9.25-10.00 Movers: 3-4yrs 10.10-10.45 Tinies: 18months - 3yrs 10.55-11.25 Tots: 6-18mnths
Tuesday Moo Music, Moosical Fun Carnon Downs Village Hall 9.15 Mixed Moo 2-4yrs 10.10 Mini Moo 1-2yrs 11.00 Baby Moo 0-12mths 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
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. Breastfriends 9.15-11 Truro Learning Academy Stay & Play Ladock School 9..30-11am £3 per family 01872 274693 Yummy Mummy Fitness Session 1pm, Scout HQ, Boscawen Park, Malpas
Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am, Little Munchkins Nursery, Threemilestone, FREE
Stay and Play Truro Nursery School 1.15-3pm £3 per family 01872 274693
Babies and Buddies Perranporth Children’s Centre 10.30-12pm 0-18 months
Baby Bounce & Rhyme 10-11am - last Wednesday of the month, Truro Library
One Parent Support Group Tregolls Children’s Centre 1-3pm under 5s welcome Liz 01726 65417
Story Time 2.30-3.30pm, St Agnes Library
Health Visitor Drop In 1.30-3pm, 1st and 3rd of month St Agnes Methodist Church Hall Toddler Tuesday Hall for Cornwall 10.30-11am Free 11-12pm on selected dates- creative workshops £3 booking required
Buggy Fit Session 9.30 Scout HQ, Boscawen Park 07711293086
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Molly Music Scout Hut, Boscawen Park, Malpass Rd. Throughout the morning from 9.30am babies to 4 years www.mollymusic.co.uk *New* Little Wing Music Music & singing for under 5s Miners and Mechanics, St Agnes 9.30-10.30 Term Time Drop in: £4 per child; £3 siblings fb: Little Wing Music Cornwall Joe 07810523078
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 £2 per family 01872 274693 Perranporth Breastfriends Perranporth Children's Centre 10- 11.30am 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 Toddler Group 2-3.30pm, Kenwyn Church, Free
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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 9.50-10.25 Tinies: 18mths - 3yrs 10.35-11.10 Movers: 3-4 yrs 11.15-11.30 Tappers: 3+ yrs 11.35-12.10 Groovers: 4-6 yrs
The Daisy Foundation Wrigglers babies 6-12months 10.00-11.00, £36 six week term Tinies babies 6weeks to 6month. 11.30-12.30, £36 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 £3 per family 01872 274693 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 Health Visitor Drop In Trelander Children’s Centre 10-12pm, 3rd Friday of the month
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 Trelander Saturday Cafe Trelander Community Centre 10.00am – 12.00pm 2nd Saturday of each month
Sunday
Little Eden Baby & Toddler Church Twelveheads Methodist church weekly 2.30-4pm (closed in August) Turtle Tots Newquay Hydrotherapy Centre 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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Information Sheet 4
First Aid Facts
Cuts and Grazes Minor Cuts and Grazes happen to most children at some stage, especially when they start to toddle about. Cornwall Resus are on hand to offer some expert advice on what to do if your child sustains a minor or more serious injury. •
Apply pressure to the bleeding area with a sterile or clean dressing- it is tempting to grab anything in an emergency but it is important not to introduce bugs to a wound so having a well-stocked first aid kit to hand is very useful when you have small children.
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If the injury bleeds through the initial dressing – without removing the first apply a second dressing over the wound.
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If the injury bleeds through the second dressing- remove both dressings and check you are applying pressure in the right area. Then apply a clean new dressing.
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If the injury bleeds through this dressing – seek urgent medical attention. Maintain pressure on the bleeding either by holding the dressing in place or by securing a bandage that is firm enough to maintain pressure but not so tight that it impairs circulation.
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Elevate the limb where the injury has occurred.
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If the bleeding has stopped and a cut or graze appears dirty. Clean gently with cool boiled water or sterile water.
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Wipe away from the wound and use a clean swab or dressing each time. Pat dry and apply a sterile wound dressing or plaster.
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If there is an embedded object in the wound like glass or wood, do not attempt to remove it. Apply pressure to either side of the object and seek urgent medical attention.
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If a wound becomes red, swollen, smelly or has any discharge from it- it may be infected. Seek medical attention for your child.
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