Jolly Tots Issue 20 - Winter 2012

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A Handmade ChristmasA Handmade Christmas

Christmas Gift GuideChristmas Gift Guide

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I could talk about Myro all day and kind of fell in love with the character when I had thehonour of interviewing Christopher Biggins face to face in London recently about hisnew role as the narrator of Myro. OK, so maybe I fell a little in love with Biggins too! Hewas as lovely as he is on screen and is great at giving bear hugs too! To find out how Igot on see my interview with Biggins on pages 8-9.

We have also thrown in a giveaway of Essential Parents DVD guides - well worthchecking out if you are expecting; plus we have a great 2 for 1 offer with SheprethWildlife Park - next to our lovely ‘What Gregory Did Next’ column.

Last but certainly not least we are also launching our 'Ask Jane' column, where you canget in touch with us with your questions on raising your little ones and we will ask Janefor her opinion!

So, plenty for you to be getting stuck into. I hope you'll enjoy this edition and please dowrite some feedback on content that you’d like to see in the next edition!

And here we are again, wondering where all the time has gone and how Christmas has yet again sneakily crept up on usfar too quickly - or is that just me?

So in between your impersonation of a headless chicken in the preparations leading up to Christmas, it's important totake time out to relax. What better way than to sit down and spend a little time checking out the winter issue of JollyTots? OK, so I may be slightly biased!

We have all sorts of treats in store for you in this issue and you may even find some ideas to help you get ready forChristmas. Our feature article looks at ways to get your little ones involved in the festive preparations. We also have agift guide highlighting some great gift ideas from some of our advertisers. Jenny's article looks at how preparing for anew baby is similar to preparing for Christmas and with all those Christmas party invites, we have an article on what tolook for in a babysitter so you can prepare a stress free night out!

It's not all about Christmas though as we know some of you may not pick up your Jolly Tots copy until the New Year. Forme, the most exciting item in the magazine is centred around Myro who is a new children's character recently launchedin the UK. He is a little Microlight that moves to Australia and has all sorts of adventures. There’s a fabulous set of hisbooks up for grabs.

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It’s the time of year that Gregory, like any other smallchild, is full of the joys of the season; brimming withSanta related excitement and bouncing off the wallswith pent up anticipation of the big day.A few days ago, we set about writing our letter toSanta. As we settled down with our pencil and pad, itbecame obvious that Gregory had already given hisextensive Christmas list some careful thought. I tookmy role as scribe as he declared that he had been avery good boy (not strictly true) and followed byreeling off a list of fairly predictable items for his pileof small presents. I told him that the last thing weshould ask for would be the ‘main’ gift and was poisedto fill in the gap with the word ‘bike’ as we hadpreviously discussed, but was surprised to hear quitea different response.“I’d like a piano please,” he said enthusiastically.I asked him if he was sure about that, given that hehad already got a lovely orange plastic keyboard.“No, no, no Mummy,” he replied shaking his headfuriously, “I want a big piano, a grown up one.”I explained that we didn’t really have the space for apiano and besides, Santa would probably already haveput a nice shiny bike aside for him, but he remainedadamant that the only thing that his heart desired wasa piano ... and a reindeer ... to live in the garden. Aftera long conversation, I managed to compromise withGregory and he chose a more realistic instrument - atrumpet (hooray!) and accepted the fact that wewouldn’t be able to provide adequate care for areindeer.Eventually, we diverted our attention away from theletter to Santa and started to discuss the night beforeChristmas when Santa would pay a visit to our home.Gregory asked a number of questions about whatwould happen whilst he slept. Happy in the knowledgethat Santa would soon be here, he settled down tosome drawing, until he looked up at me with a slightlytrembling lip. “Mummy,” he sniffed, “How will Santa beable to get my big piano down our chimney?”


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It’s not every day you get asked tointerview someone who you havegrown up watching on TV from anearly age with the likes of ‘Porridge’,‘Some Mothers do ‘Ave ‘Em’,‘Rentaghost’ and the children’sSaturday morning show ‘On Safari!’.If these shows don’t surface on yourradar then I am definitely showing myage and perhaps he is better knownto you for his career in panto andmore recently ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get meout of here’ when he won the title ofKing of the Jungle in 2007. Yes I amtalking about the one and onlyChristopher Biggins or as weaffectionately know him ‘Biggins’. Hehas a career that spans many decadesand many genres from sitcoms toserious stage plays, to the out and outsilly.

So when asked if I would like tointerview Christopher for Jolly Totsabout his exciting new role as narratorof ‘Myro, The Smallest Plane in theWorld’, I jumped at the chance.

Not only was I excited to meetChristopher, but the story of Myro alsoappealed to me.

The creator of Myro, Nick Ross, is alsoat the interview and explains how helearnt to fly a microlight while living inAustralia and from this experienceMyro was born. Nick told me he hasalways been a big fan of Biggins sowas delighted when Christopheragreed to be the narrator and saidworking with him has been great.

Christopher began by talking aboutwhat attracted him to take on the partof Myro. ‘It’s a fabulous series ofbooks and the quality is sensational.Myro gets into all sorts of scrapes likeany little boy and he has to get out ofthem. Along the way he meets a lotof people, sometimes helpful,sometimes not. There’s a verymoralistic tale to the stories that Ithink children will identify with. Itteaches that if you work hard and geton with people you will become abetter person and I think that’s all wecan ask of children today’.

He went on to say, ‘It’s important thestory is good and that you are puttingover a message. Some of the videogames that children are given arevery violent and are not familyfriendly and there’s a negativity aboutthem. That’s what has been goodabout doing Myro. Myro is every child;he’s gorgeous and you can aspire tohim easily unlike some action heros.Also he’s a character that everyonecan get into and parents whenreading Myro with their child willenjoy the stories as well and I thinkthat’s important.’

Nick then shows me a clever and veryenticing interactive app that he hasdeveloped for the ipad so thatchildren can watch and interact withMyro’s many adventures. Christopherinterjects saying how he thinks theapp is a wonderful way forward aschildren these days are used togetting entertainment fromtechnology. He says: ‘The Myro appwill make car, train and aeroplanejourneys so much more interesting fora child as there is so much interaction.It will keep children amused forhours.’

There are also plans for Myro to beturned into a television series withseveral TV companies showing a lot of

My Interview with

by Chrissy Brown

Christopher explained howMyrois a lovely story of a little fiveyear old Microlight called Myrowho emigrates to Australia andmeets all sorts of characters,including native animals such askoalas, kangaroos and otheraeroplanes. He formsrelationships and has all sorts ofadventures rescuing old planesand animals.


interest and if Myro takes off(pardon the pun), Nick andChristopher believe there is noreason why Myro can’t go worldwideand be translated into differentlanguages. In fact, Nick said whenhe was creating Myro he chosenames of characters that weren’tcountry specific for this reason.

When asked how much influenceChristopher’s time in the AustralianJungle in 2007 had whenapproached to do this role, it quicklybecomes apparent that ‘I’m aCelebrity, Get me Out of Here’ playeda massive part in his life and had aprofound impact on him as a person.‘I was very moved, it was a lifechanging experience and is withoutdoubt one of the top highlights. Itstretched me as a person, it’s anextraordinary experience.’ He statedthat he developed a love forAustralia while doing ‘Celebrity’ andthis definitely played its part in himtaking on the role.

Christopher talked in depth aboutwhat a wonderful experience it wasto do Celebrity and how he neverthought he could win. ‘‘I wasamazed at how many young peopletook to me. It was great to have awhole new, younger audience. Itsurprised me and they obviously sawsomething which I think tickled theirfancies.’

I put it to Christopher that the public

are quite discerning and are usuallygood judges of people. He agreed,‘Yes I think you’re right and I thinkit’s lovely that I was allowed to bemyself. A lot of people don’t reallyknow how to be themselves andthey are frightened of beingthemselves and don’t know whothey are. They often playcharacters, so a comedian is oftensomebody else other than who he isnormally so to be themselves is verydifficult because if you start actingyou can lose your way. Three weeksis a long time especially when you’reunder pressure and have little food.’

I asked if what you see on ‘Celebrity’is really how it is. ‘Absolutely, whatyou see is what you get. There is notaking us away in luxury limos at theend of a show. One day we allworked very hard and the food camein and we were given a crocodile legto cook and we went up and threw itback at them. We were so angry asthere was no meat on it. We didrebel!’

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I asked how with all his successesin the limelight, he has managed tostay so grounded and true tohimself. He tells me how he justloves people and expressed thatone of the reasons he lovespantomime so much is because itallows him to be surrounded byeveryday, real people and he lovesthe interaction. He said nice peopleare in abundance out there andChristopher certainly loves to besurrounded by them.

And an interview with ‘Biggins’would not be complete withouttalking about pantomime, ‘So thebig question Christopher, is thereany scope for Myro thePantomine?’ Christopher’s eyeslight up and with muchenthusiasm, he answers ‘Yes,absolutely as we have lots ofmusic!’ He went onto say there’salready been Myro musicals inschools which he thinks will takeoff. ‘It’s a marvellous thing forschools to do.’

So will we be seeing Biggins inpanto this year? I think we allknow the answer to that. Oh yeswe will! He will be playing Sarahthe cook in ‘Dick Whittington’ atthe Theatre Royal in Plymouth,also starring the one and only BasilBrush (again showing my age!)Just a shame it’s so far awayotherwise I would be very temptedto go.

My final question to Christopher,‘What would you like to beremembered for?’ Without a pausethe answer came immediately,‘That I enjoyed life, had a fun timeand used every element of it to it’sfullest.’

Then came the sad moment whereI had so say goodbye to a lovelylovely man with a big heart forpeople so I stole a big bear hugfrom him and was on my way.

As we ventured further intothe interview it became clearthat Christopher really is aslovely as he comes across onour screen and has aninfectious sense of fun. Heseems a very warm andgenuine person with a bigheart for people.


The key to having an enjoyablefestive season both with yourchildren and with your friends isforward planning. Ensure thatyou don’t miss out on all of thoseparty invitations by gettingorganised and planning yourbabysitter as far in advance aspossible.

It is advisable that you leave yourbabysitter with a checklist eachtime they babysit for you, toinclude information such aswhere you are going, emergencycontact numbers for you and whoto call if you can’t be contacted,along with your doctor’s nameand address; this will provide thebabysitter with the importantinformation they may need whilstyou are away. In addition to ababysitter checklist, following thefew simple steps below will helpto prepare your babysitter formost situations he/she might

encounter whilst babysitting yourchildren.

Ask a new babysitter to arrive 30minutes before you are due to goout so you can give him/her a

tour of the house. Go througheach room and think of anythingthey might need there. Discussyour house rules andexpectations as you go. Youshould show the babysitter thefoods that children can and cannot eat, also tell him/her rulesabout when and where thechildren can eat. It is importantthat you tell the babysitter,

especially if you have olderchildren, the rules on using thecomputer and telephone. Showthe babysitter to your children’sbedrooms where he/she can findtheir clothes and toys. This is agood time to discuss the bedtimeroutine and what should be doneif there are any problems withthis.

If the children need to havemedicine administered, specificinstructions should be left alongwith a thermometer. Discuss anyallergies and what the babysittershould do if a reaction occurs.

I know this is a lot of information,but when you’ve covered it all youcan leave the house relaxedknowing that the babysitter iswell equipped to care for yourchild, leaving you to enjoy yourevening.by Heidi McFadyen

Childcare arrangements can be difficult to organise at the best of times,but how do you go about arranging a babysitter over the festive season?

“It is advisable thatyou leave your

babysitter with achecklist each timethey babysit for you”


Christmas is coming at:

It’s not often that you have the chance tovisit Father Christmas while seeing a

Nativity scene featuring real farm animals!

At Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre throughout Decemberwe will have just that! Our donkeys are getting primed, ourlambs are fluffing their wool and our geese are getting veryfat in time for the Christmas season.For an extra £5 per child, children visiting the Farm can hopon a bumpy tractor sleigh ride through the Farm and downto the Mill House where Father Christmas will be waiting inhis grotto with a present for your child. Parents can pay anextra £1 to have a home-made mince pie, a glass of mulledwine or hot drink. Serendipity Studios will also be on hand tosnap the perfect Christmas family photograph.Elsewhere on the Farm the Three Little Ducks Gift Shop willbe stocked with some fantastic stocking fillers, gifts andfoods including our Christmas hampers made up on theFarm.The Fresh Restaurant will be serving a range of winterwarmers to keep you going.Plus, do not forget that we have a heated indoor activitybarn featuring our new under 3’s soft play area, an 18thCentury Watermill and lots of friendly animals to meet andgreet on your visit!Father Christmas will be in his Grotto at weekends fromDecember 1st and daily from December 15th to 23rd.Booking a slot to visit Santa is advised. Normal Farmadmission applies. Visit www.sacrewell.org.uk.


CheeseMake cheese moreinteresting to kids bycutting into fun shapeswith cookie cutters ormake celery boats byputting soft cheese intocelery sticks topped withraisins. Celery is low insaturated fat, and verylow in cholesterol, a goodsource of riboflavin,pantothenic acid, calcium,magnesium, phosphorus,fibre, Vitamin A, B6, C andK, folate, potassium andmanganese. Raisins alsocontain fibre, potassium,and vitamins.

YogurtLow fat yogurt is anexcellent source ofcalcium and children loveit dressed up. To add tasteand nutritional value,whip up a yogurt parfaitwith berries and granolaor make a homemadefruity yogurt pop thatbeats sugary shop boughtfrozen treats any day.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet spuds are some ofthe most nutritiousvegetables around.They're packed withvitamin A and are goodsources of B6, C, andfolate. Simply cut intothin slices and bake in theoven in a little olive oil.These simple, deliciouscrisps are greatalternatives to the greasy,shop bought variety andwhat's more you cancontol the amount ofadded salt.

Smoothies

Your little ones will gocrazy over these delicioussippable treats, andthey're packed withnutrients. Use vanillayogurt, 100 percentorange juice, and abanana as the smoothie'sbase, then experimentwith a combination ofcut-up fresh or frozenfruit. It's a great way tosneak two or threeservings of fruit and fiberinto your child's diet.

Rebecca Carpenter of Eaton Soconasks: My very active almost three yearold is always asking for food. Howmany snacks is OK, as I don't want toover feed her?

Jane says: “Good question, to which there is no right or wrong answer. Childrenhave small stomachs so they are naturally better suited to eating little and often.They also go through ‘growing phases’ where their hunger can know no bounds(though I’d be suspicious of a child claiming ahunger that only a snack will cure when onlyminutes before vegetables were refused attea). So yes, in principle I agree with snacksand indeed, nurseries tend to havemid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks as analmost universally accepted and necessaryoccurrence in a child’s day. A few tips on thesnack, perhaps. Too much of a sweet treatthough and a child will bounce off the wallsand ignore the nutritious lunch or tea lovinglyprepared. Too filling a snack and a child willbe unable to both bounce of the walls and eatthe afore-mentioned nutritious lunch or tea!So a snack cupboard comprising of a varietyof ‘little, yet varied’ snacks, to be consumed inmoderation, in my opinion, is a good thing.”

Mother to three and owner offour nurseries, Jane is on handto use her pearls of wisdom toanswer all your questions. Ifyou would like to ask Janeanything relating to raising yourchildren then please get intouch by [email protected].

Disclaimer: The answers givenare Jane's opinion and it'salways advisable to check withthe relevant authorities and thelatest guidelines.

Healthy Snack IdeasThere's lots of tasty alternatives to snacks that are stuffed with sugar, salt and saturated fat. Check out ourideas for healthy and fun snacks that your little one will love. Even better, why not make snacking time afun activity and get your child involved in the preparation of their snacks?

HoumousMade from pureedchickpeas, houmous is anexcellent dip for kids. Ithas an appealing nuttyflavor, is thick enough notto be messy, and containsfolate, vitamin B6, andiron. Serve houmous withcut-up vitamin richvegetables or brown pitabread for dipping.

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Self-Care

Self-care is the best choice to treat very minor illnesses, ailments and injuries. A range of common illnesses and complaints, such as coughs and colds, sore throats, upset stomachs and aches and pains can be treated with a well stocked medicine cabinet and plenty of rest.

NHS Choices www.nhs.uk NHS Direct 0845 46 47

NHS Choices is a dedicated website where you can find up-to-date and expert advice on a range of illnesses and complaints, as well as find your nearest NHS services, such as GPs, dentists, pharmacists, minor injuries units and so on.

Your Local Pharmacy

Your local high street pharmacy can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints, without having to wait for a GP appointment or go to the Emer-gency Department. To find your local pharmacist, including details of opening hours, visit: www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.

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Your GP

If you have an illness or injury that won’t go away, make an appointment with your GP. They provide a range of services by appointment and when absolutely essential can make home visits.

If you need to see a GP urgently in the evenings or weekends please call your GP practice as normal for information on how to contact the GP out of hours service.

My GP is .................................................................................................. telephone: ...................................

Minor Injuries Unit or Walk-in Centre

Minor Injuries Units or Walk-in Centres offer convenient access to a range of treatments for minor illnesses and injuries including: cuts and grazes, minor burns and scalds, bites and stings, strains and sprains and minor eye or ear problems.

To find your local minor injuries unit or walk-in centre, including details of opening hours, please visit: www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47

My nearest MIU or WIC is ...................................................................... telephone: ...................................

Emergency Department or 999

Emergency Departments and the 999 ambulance service should only be used in a critical or life-threat-ening situation. Dialling 999 and stating an emergency situation will result in a response vehicle being sent to your location.

Visit www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 to find your nearest A&E depart-ment.

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Hooray! It's that timeof year again whereyour children will nodoubt be hanging offyour legs squealing,'How many more daysMummy?/IsSantanearlyhereMummy?/Can I havethe world in mystocking Mummy?' Ifthis sounds like afamiliar scenario, thenwe’ve got some ideasthat’ll keep themoccupied with dailyactivities to get thecreative juices flowingandbuild theexcitementas the big day getsnearer.

An Activity a Day

The idea of an activity a day isgreat because the children get tofeel they are contributingsomething towards theChristmas preparations on adaily basis and that you get totake advantage of theirenthusiasm and have them helpto get things organised!

Lucky Dip

The first thing you need to do toorganise your activities is thinkabout how you are going topresent the ideas to yourchildren. There are manycreative ways you can do this,but our favourite is theChristmas Bucket. This is asimple idea that won't take longto prepare (this is your'handmade' task!). Decorate a

bucket or a bowl in any way youwish and fill it with enoughscrolls of paper to take you up toChristmas Eve. On each scrollwrite an activity for the day anddraw or stick a visual clue forolder babies and toddlers. Markeach one with the date so thatyou can prepare for each activitydaily. Then let your children findthe day's scroll each morningand let the 'handmade' timesroll!

Share the Work

There's plenty for Mum toarrange over Christmas andmost of us would be more thangrateful for a little bit of time torelax and let someone else takeover. Get your pals with childrenof a similar age involved andmark a few scrolls with groupactivities. For example, one scroll


might read 'Make paper lanternsat Gloria's house'...just makesure that Gloria's child has acorresponding scroll on the sameday! You and your friends canthen alternate activities with thehostess preparing and runningthe session whilst the othermums take a break.

Inspiration

The handmade possibilities areendless; there's plenty of childcentred ideas in books and onthe internet and you can pick thebrains of other parents.

Here are a few of our personalfavourites...

Handmade Gifts

The great thing about makingthings with baby and toddler isthat Grandparents, aunts anduncles will be over the moonwhen they receive a gift whichcan incorporate a momentum ofthe precious child's first years onthe planet.

A lovely idea is to work with thebabies' and toddlers' hand andfootprints so that the recipientcan keep their gift forever. Youcan pop along to your localpottery painting studio (see ourGift Guide on page 18) andchoose a plate, mug or plaque topop your baby's mark on (or dothe whole family on a big item!).For the more creative child givethem a brush and some paintsand let them loose on a trinketbox for Grandma or a money boxfor Daddy!

On a day at home, you can giveyour child crayons and paintsand let them create a designwhich you can then use toproduce another unique gift.From calendars to mouse mats;you can pretty much get your

children's artwork popped ontoalmost anything! Do rememberthat when ordering from acompany who will make up thefinal product you need to checkhow much notice they require tocomplete your order. It's a goodidea to get these activities doneearly.

Handmade Decorations

Making Christmas decorationscan be easier than it may sound.Specialist modelling clay such asPolymer clay can be great fun touse to create vibrant Christmastree decorations and if your

children are already used tousing Playdoh, then rolling ballsto make up Santa's tummy andhead should be a doddle.Alternatively, they can cut outshapes using festive cookiecutters. Don't forget to bodge ahole through your item to threadyour ribbon before baking it!

You may also like to takeadvantage of your period ofmaking things at home to teachyour child how to sew. Cut outpieces of felt to stuff and sewtogether and add a ribbon tohang it. You can get hold of largeblunt needles for your child to


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use and with some supervision,they can make large simplestitches (you can always add afew more if need be!).

A very simple idea (and great forbabies too) is to take some plaincardboard, cut it into the shapeof a circle, bodge a hole in thetop and let them paint it in anyway they wish.

With a spot of research and asmall helping of creativity, youcan combine a vast array ofmaterials to create enoughhanging decorations totransform your tree into aprize-winning specimen!

And don’t forget the rest of thehouse during your creativeextravaganza! A lovely simpleactivity which can be adapted forall ages, is to cut out longrectangles of paper and let yourchild paint, stick and glitter thembefore you secure them intoloops to make beautiful paperchains to adorn your walls.

Christmas Collages

Let your children create amasterpiece to pop on the wallannually- for Grandparents tocoo over and your child to cringeover when you're still putting itup beside the tree fifteen yearslater. Children can create festivepictures with paint by using theirfingers, cookie cutters dipped inpaint, potatoes halved and cutinto tree or holly shapes. Lettheir imaginations run wild whilstthey cut out festive pictures andsprinkle glitter over their artwork(and your house!)

Baking

From fairy cakes with festiveicing to baking simple biscuits inthe shape of Christmas trees;baking is an activity which all

children love to do. Older babiescan get involved too, helping tostir the ingredients together witha helping hand from a grown up.You can be as creative as youlike with your decorations as youcan buy all manner of edibleglitter and festive cake toppers.This activity is one to keep forthe final few days of yourhandmade extravaganza, so thatyour products are fresh whenoffered round on Christmas Day.

Corner Cutting

If the thought of filling yourbucket with a plethora ofactivities that require materialsand time seems a little daunting,don't worry; we'll all be adding afew simple ones to the pot! Forthose 'in between' days, here's alist of effective ideas whichrequire minimal effort but willkeep the creative theme going.

Ask your child to make up aChristmas story to tell to anothergrown up. Choose charactersand possible events to help themform ideas. They can drawpictures or a story board to helpthem remember the sequence ofthe tale.

Provide Plasticine or Playdoh andask them to make Christmasrelated items. You can inspirethem with ideas or ask them tomake up their own ideas so thatyou can guess what they are.Take photos to show people howclever they are!

Learn a new Christmas Caroltogether – or think about festiverhyming words and make a songor poem up yourselves.

Learn to read and spellChristmas related words anddraw corresponding pictures.

Make up and practice aChristmas show or the story ofthe nativity using puppets.Perform it to a mini audience andvideo it to play annually (to yourchild’s growing embarrassment!)

Whatever you choose to fill yourbucket with, your children willlove getting involved with thebuild up to the most exciting dayof the year – and you're likely toend up with an array of gifts anditems that you can make use ofyear upon year.

We'd love to hear your'Handmade Christmas' ideas.Please visit out Facebookpage and share them withus!

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Gift Guide

Get Christmas all wrapped upwith the Jolly Tots festive

It’s that time of year again and to help you with yourChristmas shopping, Jolly Tots have compiled our guide tofabulous gifts for families and under 5s, most of which canbe purchased from the comfort of your own home withouthaving to battle the crowds!


What do you get for those ‘hard to buy for’ people? Gift vouchers can bea fantastic alternative. Gift vouchers are usually vaild for up to a year(check with the retailer!) so can be redeemed after Christmas when thechaos has died down or on a shopping trip later in the year could be justthe thing. Many of the advertisers in Jolly Tots offer gift vouchers fortheir products and services. For a real memory-making treat, why notbuy that special person a ‘gift experience’ voucher? See below for someideas.

Usborne Books are an oldfavourite and they make perfect giftsfor children of all ages, either to readalone or share with mum and dad. Withtimeless classics Usborne Books makeperfect keepsake books.www.kellysbooks.co.uk

Boo Boo Designs, the home ofquality for nursery decor, new baby gifts,children's gifts, wooden toys, bookends,the ever faithful children's music box,little coat hooks and coat racks, beautifulsnow globes and exciting cot mobiles.www.booboodesigns.co.uk

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The Essential Baby Care Guide 4 DVD Complete Guide isintroduced and narrated by Professor Robert Winston anddemonstrates everything you need to know to look afteryour baby in their vital first 12 months - all with real parentsand babies.

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It starts earlier every yearYou have barely unpacked from yoursummer holiday and Christmasdecorations are on sale. From themoment you announce you’reexpecting a baby, you’re bombardedwith information about what youshould and shouldn’t be eating, andeveryone has stories of labour to tellyou. Gathering information aboutpregnancy and birth is likely to beuseful but take your time. Findwebsites or books that you like andthink about booking antenatal classeswhere you can meet other expectantparents and plan together. If this isnot your first baby, look for anantenatal exercise or relaxation class.

The date’s on the calendarWe know exactly when Christmas daywill come, but for the majority ofexpectant parents, you are not goingto know when your baby will be born,and every labour will be different.Only 5% of babies are born on theirdue date, so your planning needs tobe flexible.

We always have nuts atChristmasIn December everyone at thesupermarket seems to be stocking upwith enough nuts to last for a year,

and how many times have you foundan unopened and out-of-date tub atthe end of March? Buying baby stuffcan quickly follow suit! When you arehaving a baby it can feel like you’ll befailing as parents if you don’tpurchase that new ‘must have’designer pushchair or gadgetmonitor. Speak to parents who haveslightly older children, get their tipson what you really need. Also lookout for nearly-new sales, which cansave you huge amounts of money.

Yes, we do have to invite twentypeople for lunchWe all know the pressure ofentertaining extended family over theChristmas season. When your babyarrives you can feel the expectationthat everyone should visit straightaway. However, this is a very specialtime with a new member of yourfamily when you can get to know oneanother so you may well feel theneed for some time on your ownwithout visitors. Try not to feel thepressure to cater for all your visitors,after all this is not Christmas! You willbe recovering from the birth andcaring for your baby, so see whethervisitors are willing to bring a mealwith them, or ask them to make youa cup of tea when they arrive.

Time to unwrap the presentsWhen you have a baby you are likelyto get lots of lovely gifts from friendsand family and unlike at Christmastime, they won’t be expecting anypresents from you in return. This isanother good reason not to buy toomany things in advance. If you haveolder children then helping themchoose a gift for their new siblingbefore the birth can be a lovely wayto make them feel involved too. Youmight also want to think abouthaving a gift ready to give to olderchildren so they feel included wheneveryone else is bringing gifts for thebaby.

Ultimately having a new baby is hardwork but unlike many of the gifts youget for Christmas it will last a lifetime.

Jenny volunteers at theSt Neots NCT Bumps andBabes group which meets atthe Eatons Children's Centre,Eaton Socon, St. Neots 10-12on Thursdays. All expectantmums and those caring forpre-walking babies welcome.

Expecting a baby is similar to preparing for thefestive season, but there are differences too...

By Jenny Barrett

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Win Myro, the smallest plane in theworld audio products narrated byChristopher Biggins for your child.

To celebrate the launch of the new 'Myro, TheSmallest Plane in the World' Children’s AudioStorybooks and iPad Apps - narrated by theKing of Pantos and I’m A Celebrity winner,Christopher Biggins - we would like to offerone lucky reader the chance to win a full setof six Myro Audio Books and a Myro ActivityPack for your child!

The series follows the adventures of a littleBritish Microlight called Myro – mischievous, curious and prone to disaster – as he settles into his newhome ‘down under’ in Australia.

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It was while Ali was pregnant with her son (16 monthsago) and buying equipment and clothing she wassurprised at just how much she needed and the costinvolved. A number of items bought were quicklyoutgrown and hardly used. Ali later sold these items viavarious means (local paper, internet) which made herthink how much easier it would have been if there was acentral location where you could go to purchase goodquality nearly new equipment, hence The Baby Exchangewas born.

The Baby Exchange is in Pidley, Cambridgeshire. Theysell and exchange very good condition, pre-owned babygoods as well as a range of new goods. Just a few of themany items include Moses baskets, pushchairs, babyclothes, travel cots, bouncers, Bumbos, highchairs, babyshower supplies and nappy cakes.

The large stock and low prices have proved to be aninstant success with their customers and many have madereturn visits as stock is constantly changing. Paymentschemes are available for larger purchases. The BabyExchange offers the opportunity to exchange items forother items in the shop or in return for a Baby Exchangevoucher.

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Art & Craft 28

Baby / Toddler Playgroups 28

Childcare 29

Days Out 30

Development 30

Drama 31

Entertainment 31

Family Eating Out 32

Reading / Story Time 32

Special Needs 32

Sports 32

Toy Library 34

Wildlife/Animals 34


Crafty Monkey12, Moores Walk, St. NeotsPottery painting and craft studio. Babyhand and footprints, make a bear,birthday parties and more! Open Mon -Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm. Contact Chrissy(01480 219222) mycraftymonkey.com

Messy PlayScout Hut, Ramsey. For Under 5’s todevelop their creative side. Soft play:Tues 9.30am – 11.30am, Wed1pm-2.30pm. General Play: Fri 9.30am– 11.30am (term time). Call: SarahAbraham (01487 813279).

Baby & MeThe Hub, Cambourne. For 0-2 years(older siblings up to school agewelcome too). Friday 10-11.30. Cost£1.50 per family email:[email protected] find us on facebook:www.facebook.com/BabyAndMe.cambourne

Baby Lounge - Time for Health8 Station Road, St Ives, PE27 5BH.For babies up to 15mths. Fri 10.45am– 12.00pm. Cost: £3 per mum.Refreshments, buggy space and toys(01480 461411). Baby Lounge Extra -For 0 - 2yrs. Fri 3.30pm - 4.45pm.Cost: £3. Call: (01480 461411).

Baby PlaytimeBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 -12mths. Tues 9.45am - 11.15am, justdrop in (term time). Stay and Play, 0 -5yrs 1.15pm - 2.45pm. Book yourplace (term time). Call: (01733452600).

Brampton Baby & Toddler GroupBrampton Community Centre.For 0-5 yrs. Every Mon 9.30am-11.30am (term time). Cost £2 persession. Arts & crafts, role play,singing, floor toys for all ages. Healthysnacks and drinks. Call Katie on(01480 355433). Follow us onFacebook.

Brewster Babes Post Natal GroupBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 -6mths. Varied programme of guestspeakers and subjects. Fri 1.15pm -2.30pm. Just turn up. Call: (01733452600).

Busybees Baby & Toddler GroupGreat Staughton Village HallFor 0 - 5 yrs. Weds (term-time)10.00am - 11.30am. Cost: FREE. Fruitand drink for the children, Arts &Crafts and floor toys for all ages. Call:Lyanne 01480 357540

Busy Bears Fun TimeThe Priory Centre, Priory Lane, St.Neots PE19 2BH. Newborn - 5 yrs.Wed & Fri 10am-11.30am (term time).Cost: £2.50 per child, £4 family ticket.(01480 388922).

Butterfly Children’s CentreWinhills School, off Duck Lane, St.Neots PE19 2DX. For age 0-5, Mon -Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am -1pm. Contact: (01480 358350)cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk

Chatterbox Toddler GroupMemorial Hall, School Lane, Alconbury.Fri 9am - 11am. Juice/hot drinks andbiscuits provided. Call: Vicky Brown(07775 777091).

Colne Toddler GroupColne Community Hall, East Street.Fridays during term time.9.30-11.30am. Birth up-to school age.£2.00 per family. Includesrefreshments. Contact CharlotteDaleworth (01487) 843925.

Cyril’s Acorn ClubOne Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road.For 0 – 5 yrs. Soft play equipment,climbing frames, tunnels, slides,hoops, bean bags and balls. Thurs10.30am – 12.00pm term time only.FREE for under 1’s. Call: (01480388500).

Fenstanton Baby & Toddler GroupChurch Centre, Fenstanton.Meets every Wed (inc. school hols),10am - 11.30am.Sessions cost £2.First is free. Come along or call: Becky(01480 493067).

Folksworth Toddler ClubFolksworth Village Hall, Folksworth.Tues 10am - 11.30am. Call HegeMoller-Green (01733 240049).

Funky MonkeysFarcet Salvation Army Church. For age0-5yrs. Tues/Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am(term times). Cost: £1 per family. Call:Captain Beverley (01733 240130).

Goldhay Mums & TotsGoldhay Community Centre, 105,Paynels, Orton Goldhay, PeterboroughPE2 5QP. Newborn - 4yrs Tues 10am

-11-30am, Tots Singing - Thurs 10amand 11.30am. Cost: 50p per family.Call: Sally (01733 233026)[email protected]

Great Gransden Pre-schoolPlaygroup, The Sportsfield,Caxton Road, Great Gransden,Sandy, Beds, SG19 3BG, Tel No:01767 677040 Manager: Liz Bull

Houghton & Wyton Baby & ToddlerGroupHoughton & Wyton Memorial Hall, St.Ives Road, Houghton, PE28 2BJ. Arts& Crafts on Tues 10am - 11.45am (inc.holidays). Craft, free play and singing.Refreshments available. Cost: £2 perfamily. Call: Sharon Mackie (07753611337).

Huntingdonshire Twins and TripletsClub (affiliated to Tamba.org.uk)Sure Start Centre, GodmanchesterCommunity Primary SchoolMon 10am - 11.30am (term time)[email protected]

Jigsaw JuniorsThe Jigsaw Centre, Orton Malborne,Peterborough PE2 5PW. Forpre-school age. Toys, books, activitiesand messy play. Wed 1.30pm-2.45pm.Run by Orton Children’s Centre (01733452690). Bookings only.

Leo’s Pre-school MorningsOne Leisure St Neots. Relaxed andsociable sessions which include use ofLeo's Funzone plus other funactivities.Term time only. For reducedprices, times and dates visitwww.leosfunzone.co.uk

Little AngelsBerkley Street Methodist Church,Eynesbury, St. Neots PE19 2NB.Newborn - 4 years. Wednesdays (termtime only) 1pm to 2.45. Free play withlots of floor and table top toys.Refreshments provided, no fee justdonations. Call Ellice (01480 474062)email: [email protected]

Little Lambs Toddler GroupSalem Baptist Church, High Street,Ramsey PE26 1AB. Toddlers: EveryThurs 9.30am-11am (term time). Call:Jo Smith (01487 711109).

Little Monkeys House of FunOne Leisure Ramsey, Abbey Road. ForUnder 5’s. Bouncy castle, ball pooland soft play area. Wed 9.30am –11.30am (term time only). FREE for 6months or under. Call: (01480 387900)

Art & Craft

Baby / Toddler Playgroups


Mini MoversKingsgate Community Church, 2Staplee Way, Parnell, PeterboroughPE1 4YT. For newborn - pre-school,Wed 10am - 11.30am (term time). Art,craft, singing and trips. Cost: £1.50 perfamily, includes drink/snack for all. Call:Kim Connor (01733 311156 via churchoffice).

Mummas & Bubbas Meet UpMondays in term time: 10.30 - 11.30.Cost £1. British Legion, 210 Broadway,Yaxley, PE7 3NR. Contact Lou: [email protected]

Moonlight Hare’sBaby&ToddlerGroupPeterborough Museum (from April)First Thursday of each month(term-time only). May 3rd 10:00 - 11:30am 'Superheroes' theme - comedressed up! Story and rhyme in thegalleries; handle real objects and enjoya craft activity. Suitable for 2 - 5 yearolds. £2 per child (babies free).Contact: Carol Law to book special EYgroup sessions: (01733 864 700)Vivacity-peterborough.com/museums

Mucky PupsPlaytimes, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick,Huntingdon PE28 0TQ. Newborn -5yrs. Fri 1.30pm - 3pm (term time).Bring a piece of fruit. FREE (01480890077) playtimesplaygroup.co.uk

Needingworth Little Tigers Baby &Toddler GroupNeedingworth Village Hall. For 0-5 yrs.Mon 10am -11:30am (term time only).Call: Sarah (01480 469294).

NCT Bumps & BabesSt Jude’s Church Hall, Cranford Drive,Netherton, PeterboroughFor pregnant parents and babies up toone year old. Tues 1pm-2.30 pm. Cost£1 per family. Join us for coffee & tea,chat, play, postnatal support, andmum2mum breastfeeding info (0844243 6240, press 1).

Orton Wistow ToddlersOrton Wistow Community Centre,Napier Place Peterborough PE2 6XN.Newborn - pre-school. Indoor andoutdoor play. Tues 1.15pm - 3pm (termtime). Cost: £2 per family (includesdrink/biscuit). Call: Lynn Whitfield(01733 237727).

Rainbow Toddler Group83A High Street, HuntingdonCommunity Church Centre PE29 3DP.Newborn – 4 yrs. Tues 9.30am –11am. Cost: 50p per family,

refreshments provided (01480 411665)[email protected]

Ramsey Children's CentreUnit 3 Stocking Fen Road RamseyPE26 1SA. Open Mon, Tues & Thurs9.00am-5.00pm, Wed 9.00am-12.30pmand Fri 9.00am-4.30pm. For moredetails call 01487 814812 or visitcambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk

St Ives Children’s CentreWheatfields Primary School, NeneWay PE27 3WF. For 0 – 5 yrs.Mon 9am -3pm.Tues -Wed 9am - 5pm,Thurs 9am -4pm, Fri 9am - 12pm.Call: FranMacklin(07776 494 100).

St. Ives Christian FellowshipParents and ToddlersBurleigh Hill Community Centre,Constable Road PE27 3ER. Newborn– 4 yrs. Thurs 9.15am – 11am (termtime). Call: Jason Street (01480463161).

St Neots Rural Children’s CentreLittle Paxton Primary School, GordonRoad, St. Neots PE19 6NG. For age0-5. Open Mon - Fri 8.45am - 12.45pm.Contact: (01480 357540).

Smiley Tots Parent & Toddler GroupYelden Village Hall, Spring Lane,Yelden MK44 1BA. Every Wed10am-12pm (term time). Come andplay! £2 per family inc. drink & snack.Call: Vicky (01933 317220)

The Daisy Children’s CentrePapworth Everard & surroundingvillages. For more information abouttheir current programme, call: (01480831423).

The Eatons Children’s CentreBushmead Primary School, BushmeadRoad, Eaton Socon, St. Neots PE198BT. For age 0 - 5. Various coursesand support for parents. Open Mon -Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am -1pm. For more details (01480 358340)cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk

Thistle TotsThistle Drive Playcentre, WessexClose, Stanground PE2 8HZ. For 0 -2yrs. Thurs 1.15pm - 2.30pm and 2 -5yrs Fri 10am - 11.15am. To book(term time) call: (01733 452610).

Tiddlers and ToddlersJubilee Hall, Eaton Socon, St. Neots.Est. 30 yrs. Friday 9.30am – 11.30am(term time). Call: Margaret Birchall(01480 215695) Benny (07980 810313).

TiddlywinksSt. Andrews Church, Alwalton, nearPeterborough PE7 3UU.For Under 5’s and their parents/carers.Mon 9.30am-11.30am (term time).Singalongs, stories, toys andrefreshments. Call: Liz or MalcolmIngham (01733 239289).

Totally TotsGoldhay Centre, PE2 5QP.Fri 10am - 11.30am. Cost £1 (termtime only). Call: (01733 452690).

Tot StopStanground Baptist Church, ChapelStreet, Stanground PE2 8JG. Singsong, ride-on toys, drink & biscuit andcraft. Fri 9.45am - 11.30am (term time).Cost £1 per family. Call: Mrs Rush(01733 310411).

Tots’ PraiseSt. Neots Parish Church, PE19 2BU.Last Weds of month 10.30am. FREE.Bible based, refreshments. Oldersiblings welcome in holidays. Call: Rev.Paul Andrews, Parish Office: (01480472297).

Warboys Under Fives Toddler GroupHigh street, Warboys, PE28 2TA.Newborn – 5 yrs. Fri 1pm – 3pm. Cost:£1.50 for first child, 50p for eachadditional child. Toys, games andrefreshments. Call: (01487 823190)

Westwood & RavensthorpeChildren’s Centre offer support tolocal families that include fun, playactivities. Based at Highlees andRavensthorpe Primary School, Call:(01733 266425) for more information.

� Babysitters/Nannies

Buckden Childcare AgencyNannies, babysitters, childminders andmore. Contact: (01480 811180)buckden-childcare-agency.co.uk

Nice Nannies Now40, Station Road, Warboys,Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 2TD.Childcare for all ages. Call: Helen(01487 823516) nicenannies.co.uk

� General

Baby CaféBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. Help andadvice on breastfeeding your babyfrom local health visitors and nursery

Childcare

nurses. Mon 1pm - 2.30pm (plus babyweighing). Telephone before arriving.Call: (01733 452600 / 01733 774537).Jigsaw Centre, Orton Malbourne, PE25PW. Thurs 1pm - 2.30pm. Call:(01733 452690 / 01733 237209).

Baby Café LocalStanground Children’s Centre, 31aChapel Street, PE2 8JF. Tues 1.30pm -3pm NCT Breastfeeding counsellorvisits every week. Please telephonebefore arriving. Call: (01733 452610).

Families and Childcare InformationServices (Peterborough andCambridgeshire)Local information about childcare.Peterborough Families InformationService (0800 29 89 121) calls arefree. Cambridgeshire ChildcareInformation Service (0345 04 54 014)local call charge. Email (for bothareas):familiesandchildcare@young-lives.org.ukwww.familiesandchildcare.org.uk

� Adventure/Soft Play

Active AnticsHighlees Primary School Hall, AshtonRoad, Westwood PE3 7ER.For 0 - 4 yrs, Wed 10am - 11am (termtime only.) Fun movement activities.Build sensory and motor skills. Call:Lynn Boness (01733 295864).

Activity World & Toddler WorldPadholme Road East, Peterborough,PE1 5XH. Indoor play. SeparateToddler World. Open 9.30am –5.30pm. Closed Tues. Cost: from£4.95. Birthday parties. Call: (01733314446) www.activityworld.co.uk

BarracudasActivity day camps for age 4 ½ - 16yrsin Huntingdon and Kimbolton. For afree colour brochure call: (0845 1235299) barracudas.co.uk

Big Sky Adventure Play24, Wainman Road, ShrewsburyAvenue, Woodston, Peterborough PE27BU. Soft play area for under 4yrs.Open 9.30am – 6pm (term time), Sat10am - 6pm, Sun 10am – 5pm. Cost:Under 4’s - £4.90, age 4+ £5.90, adults£1.30. Birthday parties. Call: (01733390810) bigsky.co.uk

Crystal Country Play BarnLow Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9HU.Children’s indoor and outdoor play

areas. Open daily 10am – 6pmCost: £3.80 Mon - Fri.Weekends/hols £4.90 open 10am- 4pm.. Playbarn Mums and Tots10am - 12pm Mon - Fri. Birthdayparties. Call: (01480 493394).

Dave the Clown’s Fun HouseThe Cresset, Bretton Centre,Rightwell Peterborough PE3 8DX.For 0 – 8 yrs. Soft Play Centre.Mon 10am – 1pm. Call: (01733265705).

Eat ‘N’ PlayHuntingdon Road, St. Neots PE191XG. Large play area (max height1.45m/4’9”) Separate toddler area.Open 11am daily. Cost: £3.75.Weekends/hols £4.25. Call:(01480 471611)www.eatnplay.co.uk

Houghton MillHoughton, Huntingdon PE28 2AZKids of all ages will be fascinated tosee a working mill in action, with lotsof hands on fun too. Beautiful groundsand boat rides. Ideal for a family dayout. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Leo’s Funzone @ HuntingdonOne Leisure Huntingdon, St Peter’sRoad, Huntingdon. Indoor adventureplay centre for babies, toddlers andchildren. A great venue for children’sparties.Free entry for adults andchildren under 1. Open 7 days a week.Call: (01480 388600)leosfunzone.co.uk

Leo’s Funzone @ St. NeotsOne Leisure St. Neots, Barford Road,Eynesbury, St. Neots. Indooradventure play centre for babies,toddlers and children. A great venue forchildren’s parties. Free entry for adultsand children under 1. Open 7 days aweek. Call: (01480 388700)leosfunzone.co.uk

Whale of a Time - Childrens IndoorSoftplay Centre 8 Viking Way, BarHill, Cambridge CB23 8ELMon-Fri 10am - 5.30pm Sat & Sun10am - 6pm (01954 781018)www.whaleofatime-cambridge.co.uk

� Theatre

Key TheatreEmbankment Road, Peterborough.PE1 1EF. Productions aimed atchildren throughout the year. Boxoffice: (01733 207239).

The Cresset TheatreRightwell, Bretton Centre,Peterborough PE3 8DXSeasonal shows for children. Call:(01733 265705) www.cresset.co.uk

� Developmental Play

BabygrowzHuntingdon, St Neots & Ely.Developmental Play classes for mumand baby. Newborn to 2yrs. Call Janet(07891 676504) [email protected]

Dance and MovementBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 12mths -5yrs. Thurs 1.15pm - 2.15pm. Justdrop in (term time). Call: 01733452600.

Happy FacesThe Crown Inn, Glinton, PeterboroughFor 8mths - 5yrs. Educational play,refreshments and more. Call: Claire(01733 324851).www.clairehappyfaces.co.uk

�Languages

La Jolie RondeFrench Open Centre, 58 BurleighRoad, St. Ives PE27 3DF. Introductionto French with songs, rhymes andgames. Age 5+ Call: Anna Ireland(01480 382036).


Days Out

Development

Little Language LearnersSt. Neots. Learn Spanish with yourtoddler through music, movement andrhyme. For age 0 -5. Call: Vicky Payne(07979 503269)littlelanguagelearners@technicks.comwww.littlelanguagelearners.com

� Music/Singing

Clap & Sing / Parachute PlayBaptist Church, High Street,Somersham, Huntingdon.For newborn – 5yrs. Song andmovement to stimulate babies. Wed9.15am – 10.30am, 10.15am –11.30am (term time only).Pre-enrolment. Voluntary donation.Call: Trisha (01487 741456).

Music for Little PeopleFun and educational music classes for0 - 5 years. All taught by qualifiedmusicians and teachers. Call: Karen(01480 812469)www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

Musical MinisHeritage Park Primary School, ParkFarm, Stanground and AlwaltonFrom 0 - 5yrs. Music sessions forbabies and toddlers. Call: Janie (01778570340) www.musicalminis.co.uk

Sing and SignSamuel Pepys School, St. Neots. For 6- 18mths. Thursdays. Learn tocommunicate with your baby or toddlerpre-speech. Call: Julie Warriner fordetails (01767 691488).

Tiny TalkWhaddon, Cambourne, Histon &Brampton. Baby signing classes for allbabies and young toddlers. Class is 1hr - ½ hr singing and signing followedby ½ hr social time. Call: Carol (07951601107) [email protected]

Tuneful TotsBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10,Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 - 5yrs.First session 9.30am -10.25am.Second session 10.50am to 11.45am.To book call: (01733 452600).

Warboys Clap and Sing (includingToy Library)Warboys Community Primary School -Community Hall. All pre-schoolerswelcome. Thurs 1.45pm - 2.45pm (termtime). Cost: £1 donation. Call: Kate Smith(01487 824390).

� Yoga/Massage/Sleep

Antenatal YogaciseFREE Pregnancy Yoga classes atRamsey and Somersham Children’sCentres in June/July. Call: Victoria(01954 204742) bumpstobabies.co.uk

BabyblissHuntingdon /Peterborough area.Infant Massage, Baby/Toddler Yoga,Baby & Child swimming and First Aidcourses. Call: Kate Stewart (07857683291) www.mybabybliss.info

Daisy BirthingA course for women who are between14 to 42 weeks of their pregnancy.Keeps the body healthy and strongthrough yoga, breathe work, relaxationsand self hypnosis. For course datescontact One Leisure St Ives (01480388500), One Leisure St Neots (01480388700) www.oneleisure.net

Pregnancy YogaOak Tree Centre, Huntingdon PE297HN.Wed 7pm – 8.30pm. Call: BarbaraMoorby (01480 380307).

Time for Health (Baby massage)8 Station Road, St Ives (oppositeWaitrose). Thurs 10.30am. Helpsrelieve colic, tummy discomfort,teething and more. Call: (01480461411) timeforhealth.co.uk

Sleep ClinicIf you have a child over 8 mths keepingyou awake at night, contact theWestwood & Ravensthorpe Children’sCentre sleep management advisor.Call: Linda Minett (01733 260833).

DramaTots - From 2 - 5yrs, youngersiblings welcome, £4 per 50 minsession. Call: Liz: (01480 839112)www.dramatots.co.uk

Just DramaDrama classes available for childrenages 2 +. Call: Natalie 07870 249129www.littlebeansparties.co.uk

On Stage Youth Theatre School71, Shakespeare Road, St. Ives PE276TT. For age 4+. Train in theperforming arts in a fun and friendlyenvironment. Call: Eve Webb (01480461959) onstageyts.co.uk

Stagecoach Theatre Arts SchoolFor age 4 +. Learn to act, sing and

dance and build confidence. ForHuntingdon classes contact: Jo (01353667442) and Peterborough call:Ashleigh (01778 440077)www.stagecoach.co.uk

Stage Stars Theatre AcademyAlconbury, Brampton, Papworth &Sawtry. Classes in drama, singing anddance for ages 2+. Contact: Gemma(07807193182)www.stagestarsacademy.co.uk

Stars on Stage UKAlconbury, Woodston & OrtonWaterville. Dance and drama classesfor various ages.Courses run over halfterm and summer holidays. For fulldetails Contact: Sam & [email protected]

� Children’s Entertainers/Parties

Butterfly PartyChurch Street, FenstantonJewellery Making Parties for childrenaged 4 +. High quality materials.Teaching from qualified jeweller.butterflyparty.co.ukCall: Teresa on 0845 5194503.

Funergy.co.ukThe Children’s party and mobile crechespecialists. Fun parties for boys andgirls aged 1 - 11. Soft play equipmentfor hire, ideal for weddings,christenings etc. Call: 08456 [email protected]

Kreepie Krawlies Soft PlaySoft play party hire at your venue(Cambs and Herts area). Call Debbie(07825 771408)www.kreepiekrawlies.co.uk

Little Beans PartiesThemed parties for children aged 1 +.Call Natalie: 07870 249129www.littlebeansparties.co.ukColin Daines MMCMagic and balloon modelling. Memberof the magic circle. Family occasions aspeciality (01480 212571).

Party at One LeisureOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots.All One Leisure sites provide a widerange of fun pool, soft play and sportsbirthday parties for under 5’s andjuniors. Contact your local One Leisuresite for details: Huntingdon: 01480


Drama

Entertainment

388600, Ramsey: 01480 387900,Sawtry: 01480 387800, St. Ives: 01480388500, St. Neots: 01480 388700 orvisit oneleisure.net

Party Time!Fun/themed entertainment for tots topre-teens. Choose from: Knights &Princesses, Grease, Tearless &Fearless, Ugly Bug & BeautifulButterfly ball or Pirates & Fairies. Call:Trisha (01487 741456) partytime.uk.com

� Restaurants

Brewster’s Fun Factory &Restaurant (Highwayman)Colmworth Business Park, St Neotsalso at Hampton, Peterborough. Pubrestaurant. Fun Factory within, cost: £3per child, per hour. Tots time: 10am -12pm (term time). Kids menu inrestaurant. Call: (01480 408540).

Fayre & SquareHartford Mill, Wyton, Hartford PE282AA. Family pub restaurant. Kidsmenu. Baby change/highchairs.Call: (01480 414311).

Frankie & Benny’sTowerfields, Kings Ripton Road,Huntingdon PE29 7EG. New YorkItalian style restaurant. Children’smenu. Free colouring pack. Call:(01480 437240).

Pizza Express105, High Street, Huntingdon PE293LB. Children’s ‘mini’ menu. Freeactivity pack. Call: (01480 434446).

Bretton District LibraryThe Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton,Peterborough PE3 8DS.Storytime: Thurs 11am -11.30am.Rhyme Time: Tues 2pm - 2.30pm.Story and Rhyme time: Sat 10.30am -11am. Call: (01733 864291).

Cambourne Library, Rhymetime andStorytime alternate Fridays from9.30am - 10.00am. Termtime only. Call 0345 045 5225.

Chatteris Library2 Furrowfields Road, ChatterisPE16 6DYStorytime, Tues 2:15pm-2:45pm(term-time only), Rhymetime (birth to 3yrs), Thurs 10am-11am (term timeonly) Call: 0345 045 5225

Dogsthorpe Community LibraryCentral Avenue, Dogsthorpe,Peterborough PE1 4LH.Storytime: Thurs 2pm - 2.30pm. Call:(01733 864300).

Eye LibraryCrowland Road, Eye, PeterboroughPE6 7TN. Under 5’ s storytime: Mon10.30am - 11am. Rhyme Time: Mon11am - 11.30am. Children’s craft club,Sat 11am - 12pm. Call: (01733864142).

Hampton Library6B Serpentine Green ShoppingCentre, Hampton, Peterborough PE78DR. Rhymetime: Tuesday, 10.15 –10.45am Call: (01733 864538).

Huntingdon LibraryPrinces Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PH.Storytime: 18mths – 5 yrs, Weds10.30am –11am. Rhymetime: 0 - 18mths Fri 10.30am - 11am (term time).

Orton District LibraryOrton Centre, Peterborough PE2 5RQ.Storytime: Orton Library Storytime isevery Thursday, 10 – 10.30am (all yearround) and every Saturday 11 –11.30am Rhymetime: Mon 10.30am-11am. Call: (01733 864296).

Peterborough Central LibraryBroadway, Peterborough PE1 1RXStorytime: Fri 2.15pm - 2.45pm, Sat11am -11.30am & 2.15pm - 2.45pm.Rhyme Time: Thurs 1.30pm-2pm. Call:(01733 864280).

Ramsey LibrarySchool Lane, Ramsey PE26 1AF.Rhymetime: 0 – 3 yrs. Tues 2pm -2.45pm. Call: (0845 045 5225).

Sawtry LibraryFen Lane, Sawtry PE28 5TQ. Storyand rhymetime: Fri 2.30pm – 3.15pm.

Somersham Community InformationCentreChurch Street SomershamPE28 3EG.For pre-school children. Tues10.30am-11am - stories & rhymeending with a craft activity every week(term time) (01487 840266).

Stanground Community LibrarySouthfields Avenue, Peterborough PE28RZ. Storytime: Fri 3.30pm - 4pm.Rhymetime Tues 10 -10.30am.

St. Ives Library4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. IvesPE27 5BW. Rhymetime: (for up to18mths - preschoolers welcome) Weds10.30am – 11am (term time).

St. Neots LibraryPriory Lane, St. Neots PE19 2BH.Storytime: Mon 2pm–2.30pm.Rhymetime:(0 - 18mths) alternate Tues11am–11.30am (term time).

Thorney LibraryChurch Street, Thorney, Peterborough,PE6 0QB. Rhymetime: Friday 11am -11.30am. Under 5’s Storytime: Friday11.30am - 12pm. Call:(01733 864542).

Warboys LibraryHigh Street, Warboys PE28 2TA.For 18mths - 5yrs. Storytime:Thurs10.30am – 11am.

Werrington District LibraryStaniland Way, PE4 6JT.Storytime: Tues & Thurs 2pm –2.30pm, (also Thurs) 3.30pm - 4pm.Sat 10.45am - 11.15am. Rhyme Time:Fri 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Call: (01733864282).Woodston LibraryOrchard Street, Peterborough PE29AL.Storytime: Thurs 10.30am - 11am.Rhyme Time: Wed 2.15pm – 2.45pmCall: (01733 864304).

Yaxley LibraryLansdowne Rd, Yaxley. Storytime:Alternate Tues 10.30am–11am (termtime). Rhymetime: alternate Fri10.30am–11am (term time only).

Cambridgeshire Parent PartnershipServiceFor parents and carers of children andyoung people with special educationalneeds. Confidential Advice Line:(01223 699214)www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/pps

Buggy Boot CampPostnatal outdoor workout for Mumswith their buggies. St Neots andHuntingdon. Call Lindsay on 07730302826 or email:[email protected]

� Cycling

BalanceabilityOne Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road,St Ives PE27 6WU. Introduction tocycling in a safe environment. Developcycling skills, balance, co-ordination,agility and flexibility. 6 week accreditedprogramme for 2½ to 4 year olds. Forcourse dates contact (01480 388500).

� Dance


SportsReading / Story Time

Family Eating Out

Special Needs

Special Needs

Joanne Brown (Formerly: Brown’sDance Centre)Now teaching at: Tu Danse Studios,Newark Road, PeterboroughRosettes (3-6 yr olds) - £3.75 Wed -4:30pm to 5:15pm Juniors (7-15 yrolds) - £4 on Wed - 5:15pm to 6:15pm.Call: (01733 235241 / 07843 784417).

Dance StudioThe Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton,Peterborough PE3 8DX.Classes for age 2+. Babies Ballet age3+ Fri 3.15pm - 3.45pm. Modern andtap age 4+ Sat 2pm - 2.30pm. Termtime only. Call (01733 842516).www.cresset.co.uk

Dance Supplies20, Bridge Street, St. Ives PE27 5EG.Authorised retailer (01480 498174)www.dancesuppliesstives.co.uk

Kelly Marie’s Dance SuppliesUnit 2, Fishers Yard, Market Square,St. Neots PE19 2AF. Outfit sizes fromage 2. Call: (01480 477212).www.kellymariesdancewear.co.uk

Linda Allen School of DanceAlconbury, Kimbolton & SpaldwickBallet, Tap & jazz classes from 3½ yrs.Email: [email protected]

New Road StudiosNew Road, St. Ives, PE27 5BG.Dance, singing and drama. Danceparties Call : Lucie (01480 493111).

Peterborough Academy of Dance19, Abbotsbury, Orton Malborne,Peterborough PE2 5PS. Variousclasses for under fives. Call: JillDawson (01733 234 555).

Saldance Theatre Arts27, Fenlake Business Centre,Peterborough PE1 5BQ.Mums & Tots (from age 2): Thurs1.15pm. Pre-school age: Thurs 2pm.Cost: £4 per session. Call: NicolaStorton (01733 340003) Email:[email protected]

Stage Door School of DanceSt. B’s Hall, Yaxley. Pre-School Balleton Tuesdays. Call: Lesley (01733244779)

Stageworks StudiosThe Towers, High Street, Buckden, St.Neots PE19 5TA.Toddler Dance: Tues 10am - 10.45am.Call: Pauline (01480 812626)www.stageworksstudio.co.uk

Sunny StepsTime for Health, 8 Station Road, St.Ives PE27 5BH. For boys and girlsaged 2 - 4. Creative dance andmovement. Thurs 9.45am – 10.45am.Contact: Alison (01954 267378).

Tu Danse StudiosNewark Road, Peterborough, PE15YD. Dance & movement classes forage 2 yrs+. Contact: Anita (01733553830) E-mail: [email protected]

Wendy Burke School of DanceHartford, Huntingdon and Sawtry.Ballet classes. For age 3yrs +.Contact: Wendy (01487 822002)[email protected]

� Football

Dribblers Football School @ St IvesOne Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road.For ages 2+ years. (01480 388500).

Dribblers Football School @ SawtryOne Leisure Sawtry, Green End Road,Sawtry PE28 5UY. For ages 3 - 5 yrs.(01480 387800).

Dribblers Football School @ StNeots One Leisure St Neots, BarfordRoad, Eynesbury, St Neots. For ages 3– 4 yrs. (01480 388700).

Little Kickers Pre-School FootballClassesPeterborough/Stamford andCambridge. For 18mths – 5yrs.Children will learn sound football skillswith a positive introduction to sport. Forfree taster session atPeterborough/Stamford call: (07976179899) [email protected]. ForCambridge call Linzi: (01954 719782).

� Gymnastics

Baby GymHuntingdon Gymnastics Club, ClaytonsWay PE29 1UT.Class for baby walking – 2yrs, Fri10am -10.45am; 6wks old - walking,10.50am - 11.35am, £3, term time only.Structured Toddlers - call to join class(pre-booked and pre-paid. Call:(01480 523 43 - short number)[email protected]

Tumble TotsFor 6mths - 7 yrs. For classes inPeterborough call: Amanda (01832272127), St. Neots & Huntingdon,contact: Ann (07906 949206), St. IvesKaren (01353 661255)www.tumbletots.com

� Ice Skating

Planet Ice1 Mallard Road, Bretton,Peterborough, PE3 8YN. Ice Toddlers:for 18mths - 5yrs. Structured classes tointroduce young children to ice-skating.Always under strict supervision fromqualified coach. Cost: £4.20 first child,second child only £1.50. Sun 10am-11am. Call: (01733 260222)www.planet-ice.co.uk

� Martial Arts

Black Belt AttitudeTora Kai Karate classes at variouslocations, For age 4+. Call: (01733246471 / 07800 985724)www.blackbeltattitude.co.uk

Evolution TaekwondoPeterborough Martial Arts AcademyUnit 4, Wainman Road, PeterboroughPE2 7BU. Classes from age 4. Call formore info (01733 235230)[email protected]

Little Ninja’s (Hicks Karate)LoxleyCommunity Centre, Loxley,Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 5BWandDogsthorpeCommunity Centre, PoplarAvenuePE1 4QF.Martial Arts Classesfor age 3+. Call: Andrew Hicks (01733810043 / 07974 196256)www.hickskarate.co.uk

� Swimming

Baby Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St.Neots.For 6 - 18 mths and 18mths - 3 yrs.Introduces babies and toddlers toaquatic activities. Call your local OneLeisure site for details: Huntingdon:01480 388600, Ramsey: 01480387900, Sawtry@ 01480 387800, St.Neots: 01480 388700 or visitwww.oneleisure.net

First StrokesGodmanchester Community Pool, ParkLane, Huntingdon PE29 2AG.Swimming lessons for all. (01480375145) www.firststrokes.comFREE swimming for under 5’sOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots.Free swimming for under 5’s. Call yourlocal One Leisure site for timetablesand details of sessions available:Huntingdon: (01480 388600) Ramsey:(01480 387900) Sawtry: (01480387800) St. Ives: (01480 388500) StNeots: (01480 388700) oneleisure.net


Junior Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots.Qualified teaching staff help your childgain confidence, develop techniqueand enjoy swimming. Call local sitefor details: Huntingdon: (01480388600) Ramsey: (01480 387900)Sawtry: (01480 387800) St Ives:(01480 388500) St Neots: (01480388700) or visit www.oneleisure.net

Kimbolton School Swimming PoolKimbolton, PE28 0EA.The pool is open to the public all year.General swimming for children under8 years of age with parents. Lessonsfor over 5’s. For more info andtimetable details call: (01480 862276)www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

Water BabiesTeach your baby to swim at classesin Buckden, Cambridge andWellingbrough. From Newborn. Call:Debi Hogston (01933 651790)www.waterbabies.co.uk

Huntingdon Toy LibraryHuntingdon Nursery School, AmburyRd, Huntingdon PE29 1AD.Newborn – 5 years. Thurs 9am -11.15am, 12.45pm – 3pm. £1 peryear subs then 25p per toy. Term timeonly. Call: Mary Mansfield (01480375216).

St. Neots Toy LibrariesButterfly Children’s Centre, WinhillsSchool, off Duck Lane 01480 358350, St. Neots and Eatons Children’sCentre, Bushmead School, EatonSocon 01480 358350 Mon -Thurs8.45am - 4.45pm and Fridays 8.45am- 1.00pm. St Neots Rural Children’sCentre, Little Paxton School, Mon-Fri8.45 - 12.45 Call: (01480 358350).

Toy LibraryHighlees Children’s Centre,PE3 7ER.Pop in any time. Baby Explorers - Fri12.45am - 2pm. No charge and nobooking needed. Call: Steph for moredetails (01733 260833).

Warboys Toy LibraryWarboys Community Primary School- Community Hall. All pre-schoolerswelcome. Thurs 1.45pm - 2.45pm(term time). Cost: £1 donation. Call:Kate Smith(01487 824390).

Hamerton Zoo ParkNr Sawtry, Huntingdon PE28 5REWildlife park and adventureplayground. Open daily.www.hamertonzoopark.com

Pigeons FarmWisbech Road, Peterborough,Cambridgeshire PE6 0TD. ManyBreeds Of Farm Animals and Birds,

large Play Area, Restaurant andShop. Open all year. For more detailsand opening hours call 01733 271020or 01733 271414,email:[email protected] or visit:www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk

Shepreth Wildlife ParkStation Road, Shepreth, SG8 6PZ.Adventure playground and softplayroom for under fives. Open 10am- 5pm. Call: 01763 26 22 26.www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk

The Raptor FoundationThe Heath, St. Ives Road, Woodhurst,Huntingdon PE28 3BT. Open daily,flying displays. Cost: Under 3’s FREE.Age 4+ £3. Adults: £5. Call: (01487741140) www.raptorfoundation.org.uk

Thurleigh Farm CentreCross End, Thurleigh, Beds MK442EE. Open from 9.30am - 5pm. Farmanimals, tractor rides, adventureplaygroud, quad bikes, cafe andmore!Call: 01234 771597.www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk

Wood Green, The Animal CharityKing’s Bush Farm, London Road,Godmanchester PE29 2NH.Animal re-homing centre. Children’splay area, pet supplies and shop.Open 10am – 4pm daily. (0844 2488181) www.woodgreen.org.uk �


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