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Summer 2012

● A Stagg percussion set from Dawsons Liverpool plus 20%discount offers and free trial lessons.

● Family tickets to Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester,Camelot and The National Wildflower Centre Knowsley.

● A months family membership at David Lloyd Speke and a freefamily day pass for all entries.

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Music Makes You SmarterDid you know that playing a musicalinstrument is scientifically proven toimprove learning abilities in children?Studies show that playing music cansignificantly enhance the brain. It alsobuilds confidence, self-discipline andcreativity. Plus there are proven socialbenefits too. It isn't just children who learninstruments like the piano or guitar whobenefit, percussion instruments like simpleshakers or tambourines can have a verypositive effect on the development ofyoung children. According to researchundertaken by the University of CentralFlorida, "young children with developedrhythm skills perform better academicallyin early school years". The continuedacademic benefits of learning a musicalinstrument stretch far beyond primaryschool. Research also shows that children

who played musical instrumentsperformed significantly higher instandardised tests, than their non-musicianpeers. A study of medical school applicantsfound that music students were the mostlikely group of graduates to be accepted tostudy medicine. If you would like yourchild to learn a musical instrument contactyour school's music department, or getsome free advice from Dawsons Music onRanelagh St in Liverpool city centre.Dawsons have hundreds of differentinstruments for you to try and you caneven get a free trial lesson on guitar,keyboards or ukulele at the Dawsons musicschool at the same address. For moreinformation call 0151 709 1455 or [email protected]. You can alsoenter our free prize draw to win your veryown Stagg Percussion Set, courtesy ofDawsons, at kidsdirectliverpool.com.

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Welcome to Kids Direct and our very first Liverpool issue . Kids Direct ispublished by parents for parents and has been established in the North West forover 20 years successfully connecting families with local services and events inWirral, Chester, Warrington and North Wales. We are very excited aboutreaching Liverpool and really hope you will enjoy our Summer 2012 magazine.In this issue, we have 5 fantastic competitions for you:Dawsons Music in Liverpool are giving away a Stagg percussion set in a freeprize draw (page 3). They are also offering free trial lessons on keyboards, guitarand ukuleles and if that wasn’t enough they are offering a 20% discount onselected instruments (page 2).We also have great competitions with Legoland Discovery Centre, Camelot,David Lloyd in Speke and the National Wildflower Centre in Knowsley.With the summer holidays upon us and the new term approaching, ourcalendar of events should give you plenty of ideas for things to do over the nextfew months and as the Olympics are here, don’t miss our great interview withChris Boardman (Olympic cycling gold medallist).We hope you enjoy our summer issue. Our next issue will be out in the winter soplease do contact us if you would like to make any suggestions for features orwould like to advertise with us.When speaking to our advertisers, please do mention Kids Direct Liverpool tothem as they love to know where you heard about them and finally a very bigthank you to all the schools, nurseries, libraries and health centres that havevery kindly agreed to distribute our magazine.Wishing you all a great summer and new autumn term.

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Kids Direct is owned by Megan Kneale. Registered trademark no. 1468409. Kids Direct Liverpoolis a franchise owned, operated & published under licence by Anna Taylor. We believe allinformation to be correct but do not endorse any products or services. The views expressed inKids Direct are not necessarily those of the publisher. The publisher cannot be held responsiblefor any breach of copyright arising from artwork supplied by its contributors and clients.Reproduction, in whole or in part, of any of the text, illustrations or photography without theexpress permission of the publisher is strictly forbidden. Competitions: Prize winners will bedrawn at random, no cash alternatives will be offered. Personal information will not be sharedwith organisations external to Kids Direct unless a third party is issuing the prize.


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Exciting dance classes for children aged 6months to 6 years.The babyballet Song and DanceAcademy is an exciting educationalmovement to music programme for pre-school boys and girls. It encouragesyoung children to enjoy the benefits andjoys of song and dance. The classesprovide a fantastic mix of education andenjoyment for both boys and girls andunlike other dance schools children canjoin from the age of 6 months. Childrenup to the age of 6 can now takeadvantage of “babyballet” classes here inLiverpool at various venues throughoutthe city.For more information please callChristine on 0800 840 3122e-mail [email protected]. babyballet.co.uk

Time for Ted follows the early learningfoundation stage national curriculum andas well as classes for children withparents /grandparents /carers they alsoprovide classes for schools, nurseries,playgroups and children's centres. Theirclasses help build on:- self confidence and self esteem- personal and emotional development- communication and language- numeracy, spaces and shapes- knowledge of the world- creative music and danceplus so much more.They also do special birthday partiesusing a similar theme with some specialbirthday sparkle!For more informationplease contact Julie 08445 766887 or07850 630004 [email protected].

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Jo Jingles – Fun music, singing andmovement classes for babies andchildren aged 3 months to 5 years.Do you have experience of working withchildren? Are you looking for part-time,term time hours? Do you have your owntransport? Full training given. If so,being a class leader may be of interest toyou! Please call 01744 454000 or [email protected].

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Jean Robb and Hilary Letts are experts inhelping children. Parents worldwide havefound their ‘Creating Kids Who Can’ booksinvaluable. Teachers and lecturers havefound their style, ideas and holistic approachstimulating and inspirational and childrenhave found their methods supportive andsuccessful. With vast experience of teachingall ages and abilities Jean and Hilary providea service to parents and children that isunique and powerful. At Successful LearningJean and Hilary’s knowledge and analyticalapproach enables them to assess constantlywhere a child’s strengths and weaknessesare and provide parents with up to theminute feedback about their child’s progress.Children recover quickly from setbacks,develop new skills and discover the delight oftheir previously unrecognised strengths andpotential. Contact 0151 625 2619.

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Kids Direct Liverpool Great Days Out Summer 2012

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This summer enjoy a great family day outon and around the River Mersey.Take a River Explorer Cruise on one of theworld famous Mersey Ferries for stunningviews, fascinating history and unlimited seaair. The iconic Mersey Ferry will take youon a journey of discovery, exploring theRiver Mersey’s rich past and present andshowcasing the unrivalled UNESCO worldheritage waterfront.Hop off and visit U-boat Story at Woodside,the amazing story of life onboard a realGerman U-Boat, the only one of its kind inthe UK. The genuine U-Boat, in foursections with glass viewing partitions, givesa unique view of conditions onboard. Withoriginal film archive, interactive displaysand well preserved artefacts, including agenuine Enigma machine, this incredibleexhibition gives a fascinating glimpse into

history. From water to space stop off atSeacombe and visit Spaceport, the spaceand space travel visitor attraction. With sixthemed galleries featuring a variety ofinteractive hands-on exhibits and audiovisual experiences, plus the planetariumshow in the 360 degree Dome Theatre andthe ‘Wallace and Gromit in Space’exhibition, a visit to Spaceport is out of thisworld!

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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has launched a brand new adventure play area:Rushes Play Space. The play area involves climbing structures, tree houses, swings,slides, sand pits and waterplay around a central boardwalk for adults to sit and relax inbeautiful surroundings.The design reflects Martin Mere's focus on the environment and natural play allowingchildren ages and abilities to play in a social and safe environment. Features include:

● Mini marshlands - Toddler play space with swings, see-saws, play houses and wobbledishes.

● The wetlands - water play space with dams, bridges and channels to explore.● Fly like a bird across a cableway.● The reed bed - giant timber sculptures with nets and ropes for climbing, jumping,

sliding and clambering.● Giant tree house - climb up the nets into the giant tree house and fly down the slide.● The sand flats - sand play area with playful grassy mounds and smooth boulders.

WWT Martin Mere is open every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm and parking is free ofcharge. Situated off the A59, it is signposted from the M61, M58 and M6. The Centreis also accessible via the Southport to Manchester and the Liverpool to Preston line bytrain from Burscough Rail Station. Visit the web site www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere tofind out what's on all year round at Martin Mere and the other eight centres, or call01704 895181.

Thurs 12�� JulyOpen Day - Our Lady of Good Help SchoolSouth Drive, Liverpool L15 8JL.From 2 pm onwards. Tel : 0151 733 6937

Sat 14�� - Sun 15�� July and everyweekend until end of July.Duckling Nursery at Martin Mere. Visittheir duckling nursery and learn all aboutthe egg to duckling process. 12pm - 3pm.Tel : 01704 895181

Sat 14�� - Sun 15�� JulyScarecrow Festival, Vintage & Craft FairNational Wildflower Centres annualScarecrow festival supported by localentries with prizes for the best.www.nwc.org.uk

Mon 23�� to Fri 27�� JulySummer Camp - All about MeDavid Lloyd Liverpool SpekeTel : 0151 494 4000

Wed 25�� - Thurs 26�� JulyMy Forest Family eventsNational Wildflower Centre. Makewonderful things from natural materials,build dens and get to know all thecreatures and plants that live in thewoods. Sessions are 10 am-12 pm and1 pm- 3 pm Tel : 0151 738 1913

Sat 21�� JulyMeet the GruffaloWaterstone’s Liverpool One12 pm to 3 pm Tel : 0151 709 9820

Sun 22ⁿ� & Sun 29�� JulyFairytale forest at Church Farm. Amagical journey through your favourite

stories. Follow Red Riding Hood aroundthe forest towards Grandma's house, andenjoy fun and games with the storybookcharacters along the way. But watch outfor the big bad wolf! Book tickets atwww.churchfarm.org.uk

Sat 28�� JulyCarnival Crafts at the InternationalSlavery Museum. Make your owncolourful carnival headdress.Tel : 0151 478 4499

Mon 30�� July to Fri 3�� AugustSummer Camp - Summer CarnivalDavid Lloyd Liverpool SpekeCall : 0151 494 4000

Ongoing through August:Stoneycroft Children's Centre has avariety of fun, stimulating free sessionsfor families with under 5’s. Tel : 0151233 4770 or visitwww.stoneycroftchildrenscentre.co.uk

Liverpool Watersports Centre are holdingwatersport activity camps from 9.30 amto 3.30 pm each day. Contact 0151 7089322 for details and costs.

Sat 4�� , Sat 11�� , Sat 18�� & Sat 25�� AugRock Pool Encounters at World Museum,Liverpool . A chance to get up close withsome weird and wonderful rock poolcreatures. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Sun 5�� AugustKnowsley Flower Show.National Wildflower Centre. Family funday. Rides, Craft Stalls, Demonstrationsand much more. 11 am - 5 pm.Tel : 0151 738 1913

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Mon 6�� - Fri 10�� AugustSummer Camp - Sporty Science ArtyExplosionDavid Lloyd Liverpool SpekeTel : 0151 494 4000

Thurs 9�� AugustBee and Butterfly DecorationsNational Wildflower Centre. Have fundecorating in Bee and Butterfly designs.1 pm - 3 pm Tel : 0151 738 1913

Sun 12�� & Sun 19�� JulyFairytale forest at Church Farm. Amagical journey through your favouritestories. Follow Red Riding Hood aroundthe forest towards Grandma's house, andenjoy fun and games with the storybookcharacters along the way. But watch outfor the big bad wolf! Book tickets atwww.churchfarm.org.uk

Mon 13�� - Fri 17�� AugustSummer Camp - Sports SpectacularDavid Lloyd Liverpool SpekeTel : 0151 494 4000

Tues 14�� AugustCreepy Crawly CrownsNational Wildflower Centre. Create yourown crown. See how creepy crawly youcan make it look. Tel : 0151 738 1913

Thurs 16�� AugustWormsNational Wildflower Centre. Learn whatyou didn't know about worms and snailsand the roles they play in theenvironment. Drop in 1 pm-3 pmTel : 0151 738 1913

Thurs 16�� - Sat 18�� AugustAnnie

Liverpool Empire TheatreTickets : 0844 847 2525

Sat 18�� AugustTeddy Bear’s PicnicSudley House. Bring your favourite teddy,a picnic for a fun day of storytelling andcraft activities.www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Mon 20�� - Fri 24�� AugustSummer Camp - Pop Stars, Sports StarsDavid Lloyd Liverpool SpekeTel : 0151 494 4000

Tues 21�� AugustInsect HomesNational Wildflower Centre. Discoverhow and where insects live. 1 pm - 3 pmTel : 0151 738 1913.

Tues 21�� - Thurs 23�� AugustAngelina Ballerina. Liverpool EmpireTheatre. Tickets : 0844 847 2525

Sun 26�� - Mon 27�� AugustMathew Street Festival. Annual musicfestival. www.mathewstreetfestival.org.

Mon 27�� - Fri 31�� AugustSummer Camp - Summer HolidaysDavid Lloyd Liverpool SpekeTel : 0151 494 4000

Wed 29�� August to Sun 2ⁿ� SeptemberDisney Live! Mickey’s Magic ShowLiverpool Echo Arena.Box Office 0844 8000 400

Sat 1�� SeptMeet Babar! It’s Babars’s Birthday, timeto celebrate. Waterstone’s Liverpool one.11 am - 2 pm Tel : 0151 709 9820


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Sat 1�� Sept ‐ Sun 2ⁿ� SeptLiverpool Food and Drink FestivalLaunch weekend at Sefton Park.www.liverpoolfoodanddrinksfestival.co.uk

Sat 8�� SeptemberVintage and Craft FairNational Wildflower Centre.With a mix of vintage & craft stalls aroundthe site for you to browse. 11 am - 4 pmTel : 0151 738 1913.

Fri 14�� SeptemberBat Walk and TalkNational Wildflower Centre.Join the Knowsley Ranger for a walkthrough the park and learn all about batsand their habitat. Meet by the Friendsroom at 7.30 pm. Tel : 0151 443 3114.

Mon 24�� SeptemberOpen Evening Notre Dame CatholicCollegeStarts at 6pm. Tel : 0151 263 3104

Mon 22ⁿ� OctoberAutumn Crowns and CollageNational Wildflower CentreDrop in 1 pm to 3 pm and create yourvery own Crown or Collage from naturalmaterials. Tel : 0151 738 1913.

Tues 23�� OctoberMaking Bird Feeders. NationalWildflower Centre. Drop in 1 pm - 3 pmand make a Bird Feeder ready to keep thebird life well fed during the coming wintermonths. Tel : 0151 738 1913.

Fri 26�� OctoberHalloween Family Supper. NationalWildflower Centre. Cost: £12.00 pp

Halloween family supper in theCornflower Cafe 5.30 pm to 8 pm. Bringyour own wine. Tel : 0151 738 1913

Sat 27�� OctoberHalloween Horrors. National WildflowerCentre. Join the Knowsley Ranger 1 pm -3 pm for Halloween horror stories.Tel : 0151 443 3114


Please Note:Whilst every effort has been made toensure accuracy, details may change.Please phone the venue concerned orvisit their website to check dates, timesand prices before setting out.

Library informationStory Times through the summer

holidays suitable for under 5’s:

Breck Road (0151 233 1795)Mondays 10.30 am - 12 noon

Thursdays 10.30 am - 11.30 am

Croxteth (0151 546 5514)Tuesdays 10.30 am - 11.30 am Fridays 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Dovecot (0151 233 6455)Wednesdays 11.30 am - 12.30 pm

Fazakerley (0151 233 6441)Tuesdays 10.15 am - 11.15 am

Garston (0151 233 2552)Wednesdays 10 am - 11 am

Lee Valley (0151 233 1950)Thursdays 10.30 am - 11.30 am

Norris Green (0151 233 1090)Mondays 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

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Welcome to Wirral's Attraction of the Year!* There's farm-loads of funat Church Farm this summer. Ride on the tractor, feed a goat, cuddle aguinea pig or take a spin on the new barrel train. Kids will love the go-karts, plank maze, and friendly meerkats, alpacas, pigs and rabbits.They’ve got beautiful views over the River Dee and North Wales. Afamily ticket is just £12 for a whole day. For a birthday celebration with a difference,book a Church Farm party. Little farmers can meet, feed and stroke the animals, pluspick some produce and take it home. School and educational visits are welcome too.

The farm shop stocks home-grown fruit and vegetables andloads of tasty treats, whilst Munch coffee shop is great for a lightlunch, coffee or ice cream. Don’t miss the locally-made cake!Tickets are on sale now for Fairytale Forest, a magical journeythrough your favourite stories. Follow Red Riding Hood aroundthe forest towards Grandma's house, and enjoy fun and gameswith the storybook characters along the way. But watch out forthe big bad wolf! Sundays 22, 29 July, and 12, 19 August, ticketsavailable from the farm shop or online: www.churchfarm.org.uk

Church Farm, Church Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral CH61 0HW, just a 30-minute drive fromLiverpool. Open Wed - Sun, 10am-5pm. Call 0151 648 7838, find us on Facebook orfollow us @churchfarmfun on Twitter.*Wirral Tourism Awards 2012.

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Full of Beans offers non-stop, fun filled,action packed children’s parties with theperfect sporty package for energeticchildren aged 4 – 11. They offer lots ofdifferent activities such as multi-sportsfun and games, cheerleading, streetdance, football, zumba, basketball andmany more. The price is fixed for twohours and they can entertain up to 30children. They provide party invitationsand all equipment. Their enthusiasticinstructors are fully qualified, have lotsof experience working in schools andnurseries and are CRB checked.So, if you are looking for a stress freeparty with a reliable company that hashundreds of unforgettable, fun-filledsporty parties under it’s belt, look nofurther. To find out more call Nicky07914 836 797.

Baby showers have now become popularin the UK and are the perfect opportunityto shower mum to be with gifts andcelebrate the pending arrival with familyand friends. With very little available onthe high street the baby shower lady hasput together various themed party packsto take the stress out of arranging theparty yourself. Packs include tableware,decorations, games, prizes, cake standsplus so much more. Also, unique gifts andcrockery hire are also available from yourone stop shop. Popular in the US, thebaby shower lady now does ‘Reveal theGender’ parties. Held around the 20week scan, parents host a party with lotsof fun and games and a grand finale ofthe party cake ‘being pink or blue inside’revealing the sex of the baby. ContactVicky on 07859 034220.



beadybeady provide fabulous children'sparties in your own home or venue.Parties cost £9.50 per child to make 5items each. Discounts apply to parties ofover 20. Parties must have a minimum of8 children. Suitable for 6 years and overincluding teens. Parties lastapproximately one and a half hours. Allmaterials are provided plus a sparklyparty bag. There is also a deluxe partypackage for £13 with a minimum of 7children. beadybeady are reliable andestablished since 2006 with all staff fullyCRB checked. beadybeady also provideworkshops for rainbows, brownies,guides and dance troupes at an amazing£4.50 per child to make 4 items each.Ideal also for PTA events, schools, fairsand events. See online shop for jewelleryand beads for sale. Call 0151 639 1505 orvisit www.beadybeady.co.uk.

Would you like a FUN packed memorableparty? The Creepy Crawly Show isenjoyable for all ages and great forchildren’s birthdays, christenings, holycommunions and other familycelebrations. Everyone can join in fromtoddlers to teens and the adults areentertained too. From party games andmusic to ‘Get Me Out of Here’ stylechallenges, don’t forget the animals, withsnakes, tarantulas, scorpions, lizards,giant African snails, hissing cockroaches,turtles and many more. This party offersgreat photo opportunities and is allpresented by a comical explorer styleentertainer who’ll ensure your occasionis a fun and memorable one. Availablethroughout Cheshire, Merseyside andWirral. Book your adventure now.Call 0151 327 5888 or visitwww.thecreepycrawlyshow.co.uk.



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Softplay4tots is a mobile soft play hire for 0 - 6 year olds. They are based in Liverpooland serve Merseyside, Wirral, Cheshire, Lancashire, North Wales and further afield uponrequest. They specialise in providing professional soft play equipment, indoor oroutdoor, on a fully matted area. Whatever the occasion they can provide the fun. Theydeliver the equipment, set up and take away afterwards. Ideal for children's birthdayparties, weddings, christenings and much more. With softplay4tots, children can usetheir imagination and have a great time in a safe and fun environment.Parents/carers are always looking for an alternative to the traditional party or event andcan feel that some children's play areas are too grown up or even too scary for their littleones. Softplay4tots is a safe and fun way for your little ones to enjoy any occasionwithout that worry. You can relax and enjoy watching the children play knowing theywont hurt themselves.From the ever popular 2 metre circular ball pool to their range of exciting shapes toclimb on, slide down and explore; tots can be guaranteed a fun time and parents a stressfree party. Their soft play equipment is clean and wellmaintained. They also offer a range of extras such astoddlers bouncy castle, dressing up trolley, gazeboetc… to compliment your occasion. To find out more,please call Helen on 0151 487 3765 or 07423 015956or check out their website www.softplay4tots.com.


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Dr Zigs are amazingly passionate abouttheir giant bubbles. They will happilybubble any special occasion, from yourchild’s birthday party to weddings andfestivals. They can create huge giantbubbles the size of cars, and can even putchildren in bubbles! Using the mostenvironmentally friendly ingredientsavailable they love to create millions andtrillions and zillions of bubbles – theperfect confetti at weddings! They bringdelight and wonder to any event.Children and adults alike are enthralledand can learn how to make giant bubblesthemselves. Dr Zigs also make and selltheir very own secret recipe Dr ZigsBubble Mixes, as well as Dr Zigs BubbleKits and Bubble Wands. For more bubbleinformation please contact Paola on01286 238601 or email them [email protected].

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OnThisROC Team GB Offer.OnThisROC is a social enterprise that usesclimbing to build confidence and selfesteem. They currently partner a numberof organisations delivering projects fordisadvantaged young people. They alsosupport the work of the GB Climbing Teamand have a special offer for new ClimbingClub Members. They are offering 10 x 2

hour lessons including equipment andinstructors for £12 a lesson. The usual pricefor 10 lessons would be £150. Their Clubmembers get the chance to train with theGB Junior Climbing Team each year - sovisit them and join the best! OnThisRoc arealso offering a one hour climbing taster for£25. Call them on 07850 344144 or [email protected].

Welcome to the wacky world ofWowballs. Walk on water fun for all thefamily. Visit one of their hire locationsat the Albert dock or Active Adventure,Otterspool, Liverpool and try to walk onwater inside one of their large inflatableballs. Anyone over the age of seven canparticipate by paying £5 for 10 minutesof water walking craziness. They are alsoavailable for private hire for yourbirthday party. Wowball birthday partiesare a brilliant way for your kids to havesome healthy outdoor water walking fun.One hours birthday party with up to 15children costs only £110, this includes 5Wowballs, full instructions, staff and allthe water walking fun you can handle.More info at www.wowballs.co.uk oremail [email protected] or call07999 788605.



Visit www.bikes.org.uk for news andinfo on a wide range of bike relatedtopics, including reviews on the latestbikes, cycling tips & advice, and newson bike events in the Merseyside area.

Zap Graffiti Arts promote graffiti as apositive art in tailored workshops, muralprojects, training programmes andevents. They also do children's parties attheir Liverpool studio, where childrenlearn basic skills and techniques andcreate their own graffiti artwork. All staffare highly experienced and CRB checked.Call 0151 708 7073.



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Doodle your way to an unforgettable firstaid course!

Not only is Water Babies teaching over1250 babies and toddlers to swim throughmulti-award winning courses acrossLiverpool – but they’ve now branched outto offer Paediatric First Aid courses undertheir newly-established training arm, TheDoodle Training Company.

Ali Ogden, who’s been running thespecialist baby swimming programme sinceOctober 2005, explains: ‘What Doodle aimsto do is to offer a traditional first aid course,but deliver it in a way that’s very ‘WaterBabies’ - so fun, engaging, quirky and,ultimately, memorable. How many of ushave attended courses of this kind that havegone in one ear and out the other? The last

thing you want when dealing with a crisis.So at Doodle we incorporate games andquizzes with practical information to helpmake serious matters fun!’

When local mum Joanne attended the firstaid course recently, she’d no idea she’d bepractising what she’d learned so soon. ‘My15 month old daughter, Mia, had anaccident whereby she pulled a hot drinkover herself, resulting in burns to her skin,’she recalls. ‘It was thanks to the PaediatricFirst Aid course that I attended throughWater Babies that I was able to rememberwhat actions to take straight away, ensuringthat Mia made a 100% recovery from heraccident with no lasting damage.’

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Easy2name can solve all your labellingproblems. With waterproof stickers forlabelling shoes, lunchboxes andequipment and a choice of clothinglabels, including Stick-Easy clothing labels- the no sew, no iron option, lostproperty will be a thing of the past. Their"Off to school" set is great value as itincludes stickers, iron on labels, a shoebag and bag tag and you can choose fromred, blue or lilac sets. Their innovativerange of labels can be used on everysingle item of children's belongings fromsocks and shoes to stationary, sports kitand mobile phones. Easy2name give 10%discount to Kids Direct Readers - simplyenter the code KD2012 at the checkout.For a chance to win 1 of 3 Off to schoolsets tell us what colours they come in?Email us your answers by 18th July [email protected] with contact details.

Sitters are Britain’s favourite babysitters!They have more experience than anyonein selecting suitable, professionalchildcarers and arranging your eveningand daytime babysitting appointments(even at short notice). The service Sittersprovides today started out asChildminders in 1967 and has operatedcontinuously for over 40 years. They havechildcarers who have been with them formany years. Rest assured, they intervieweach and every childcarer in person andthoroughly check all references . AllSitters babysitters have years ofprofessional childcare experience andmost are OFSTED RegisteredChildminders, professionally qualifiedNannies or Nursery Nurses. For moreinformation visit www.sitters.co.uk or callthem on 08447 367 367.

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