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Welcome to the Autumnissue of Jolly Tots!

Summer is over for another year and it’stime once again to dig out those raincoats and wellies!

Getting out and about isimportant for all of us. Don’t let theweather get the better of you - there’sstill plenty to do outdoors. Why not catchthe Santa Special at Nene Valley Railwayor visit Thurleigh Farm for a variety ofactivities throughout the season.

Despite our best efforts asparents, it can stiil be a battle to dragchildren away from the television. Ourresident parenting expert, SusanElliot-Wright gives sound advice in herfeature on page 13 ‘Television - friend orenemy?’ which is all about how to managetelevsion watching so everyone stayshappy.

Finally, welcome to our newestJolly Tot - my beautiful baby daughterSophie, born in June and a true bundle ofjoy!

Best wishes,

Ruby Speechley Founder/Editor Tel: 01480 [email protected] www.jollytotsmagazine.co.uk

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Kimbolton School Open DaySaturday 2nd October 2010With small classes and a friendly, caring atmosphere, Kimbolton PreparatorySchool has the feel of a village school yet the facilities and opportunities thatonly a bigger one can offer. Its pupils receive plenty of individual attention buthave enough classmates to develop a wide circle of friends. They cover theNational Curriculum and more besides: modern foreign languages and weekly

swimming lessons from age five, an extensive programme of trips and visits in support of theirclassroom-based learning and a huge range of activities at lunchtimes and after-school.

As children progress through the School, formal sports coaching and inter-school fixtures areintroduced. Music is taught from Reception onwards and individual instrumental lessons from specialistvisiting music teachers are available once a child is ready. There are various ensembles which regularlyform the School’s orchestra for formal and informal concerts. ‘Kim Club’ provides before and after-schoolcare for all ages.

Life at Kimbolton Preparatory School is busy, hugely rewarding and great fun. The academicresults are excellent but the School’s approach is one of balance so that children are stimulated,developed and challenged in many different ways.

Kimbolton Preparatory School caters for children from ages four to eleven. Almost all of themprogress, with their friends, to Kimbolton School for their secondary education where the ethos continues.The Prep and Senior Schools are located at opposite ends of Kimbolton School’s stunning 120-acrecampus which includes extensive parkland and the historic Kimbolton Castle, the former residence of theDukes of Manchester and once home to Queen Katharine of Aragon. For more information see our advert on page 2 or go to www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk


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With small classes and a friendly, caring atmosphere, Kimbolton PreparatorySchool has the feel of a village school yet the facilities and opportunities thatonly a bigger one can offer. Its pupils receive plenty of individual attention buthave enough classmates to develop a wide circle of friends. They cover theNational Curriculum and more besides: modern foreign languages and weekly

As children progress through the School, formal sports coaching and inter-school fixtures areintroduced. Music is taught from Reception onwards and individual instrumental lessons from specialistvisiting music teachers are available once a child is ready. There are various ensembles which regularlyform the School’s orchestra for formal and informal concerts. ‘Kim Club’ provides before and after-school

Life at Kimbolton Preparatory School is busy, hugely rewarding and great fun. The academic

Kimbolton Preparatory School caters for children from ages four to eleven. Almost all of themprogress, with their friends, to Kimbolton School for their secondary education where the ethos continues.campus which includes extensive parkland and the historic Kimbolton Castle, the former residence of the


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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)www.mycraftymonkey.comCrazy Glazy43, Cambridge St.,Godmanchester Ceramic Cafe - decorate a readymade piece of unglazed pottery.For all ages. Open Mon, Tues,Thurs, Fri, Sat 10.30am - 5pm.Sun 11.30am - 4pm. ClosedTues/Wed. Parties catered for.Call: Zy (01480 350863) Messy PlayScout Hut, RamseyFor Under 5’s to develop theircreative side. Soft play: Tues9.30am – 11.30am, Wed1pm-2.30pm. General Play: Fri9.30am – 11.30am (term time).Call: Sarah Abraham (01487813279).Original CeramicsPottery painting in Hampton,Peterborough. Parties catered for.Call: Justine (07951 473299)

Acorn ClubOakdale Primary School, OakdaleAvenue, Stanground PE2 8TD.Art, messy play & refreshements. Tues1.45pm - 3.15pm (term time). Call: JoGurden (01733 566237).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 - 4.30pm.Cost: £3.Brampton PlaygroupThe Church Hall, Brampton.For age 2 - 5yrs. Mon - Fri 9.15am-11.45am (term time). Tues 12pm -3pm. Rising 5’s classes for pre-school

age children. Call: Joan Miles(Supervisor) (01480 350588). Buckden PlaygroupMillennium Hall, Burbberry Road,Buckden. Friendly and happy setting.Age 2 - 3 yrs, Tues and Thurs 1.15pm -2.45pm, 3-5yrs Mon - Fri 9.10a.m -11.40am. Lunch club on Mon, Wed &Fri 11.40am - 12.40pm. Call: Sarah(07941 671 999)[email protected]

Bury PlaygroupBury Village Hall, Brookfield Way,Huntingdon, PE26 2LH.Playgroup: 2yrs 9mths – 5yrs, Mon -Fri 9.15am-11.45am. Rising Stars (Fri)pre-school age. Call: Kathryn Arthur(01487 711261).BushbabiesChristchurch,Benstead, OrtonGoldhay,PeterboroughPE2 5JJ.Newborn - 5yrs.Tues 9.45am -11.15am (termtime only). Call:Teresa MacLean(01733 237209). Busybees Baby& ToddlerGroupGreat StaughtonVillage HallFor 0 - 5 yrs.

Classes held in Whaddon, St Neots &Brampton. Contact Carol on07951601107 or [email protected]

Weds (term-time) 10.00am - 11.30am.Cost: FREE. Fruit and drink for thechildren, tea and coffee for the adults.Arts & Crafts and floor toys for allages. Call: Sarah (01480 350509)[email protected] Bears Fun TimeThe Priory Centre, Priory Lane, St.Neots PE19 2BH. Newborn - 5 yrs.Mon/Wed/Fri 10am-11.30am (termtime). Cost: £2.50 per child, £4 familyticket. (01480 388922). Butterfly Children’s CentreWinhills School, off Duck Lane, St.Neots PE19 2DX. For age 0-5, OpenMon - Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri8.45am - 1pm. Contact: (01480358350)Chatterbox Toddler GroupMemorial Hall, School Lane,Alconbury. Fri 9am - 11am. Juice/hotdrinks and biscuits provided. Call:Vicky Brown (07775 777091).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).Funky MonkeysFarcet Salvation Army Church. For age0-5yrs. Tues 9.30am - 11.30am (termtimes). 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 9.30amand 10.30am. Cost: 50p per family.Call: Sally Forster (01733 233026)[email protected]

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Houghton & Wyton Baby & ToddlerGroupHoughton & Wyton Memorial Hall, St.Ives Road, Houghton, PE28 2BJ.Arts & Crafts on Tues 10am - 11.45am& Thurs 9am - 11am (inc. holidays).Craft, free play and singing.Refreshments available. Cost: £2 perfamily. Call: Bev Edmeades (Tues)(07588 866270) or Damianne Redpath(Thurs) (07593 552553).Huntingdonshire Twins and TripletsClub (affiliated to Tamba.org.uk)Sure Start Centre, GodmanchesterCommunity Primary SchoolMon 10am - 11.30am (term time)[email protected] 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 (01733237209).Jumping Frogs Toddler ChurchFarcet Salvation Army ChurchFor age 0-5yrs. First & third Fri eachmonth (term time) 9.30am - 10.30am.Stories, songs and craft activities, biblebased. £1 per family (01733 240130).Leo’s Pre-school MorningsOne Leisure Huntingdon and OneLeisure St Neots. Relaxed andsociable sessions which include use ofLeo's Funzone plus other fun activities.For reduced prices, times and datesvisit www.leosfunzone.co.ukLittle Lambs Toddler GroupSalem Baptist Church, High Street,Ramsey PE26 1AB. Toddlers: Thurs9.30am-11am (term time). Call: JoSmith for dates (01487 711109).

Little Rainbows Babies and ToddlerClub Eatons Community Centre,Eaton Scon, St. Neots. For age 0 - 5.Wed 9.30am - 11am. Open all year inc.holidays. Cost: £2.25 per child, 50padult (weekly). Membership for 1 year:£8 per child. Free for adults. ContactLaura or Jules for membership [email protected] MoversKingsgate Community Church, 2Staplee Way, Parnell, PeterboroughPE1 4YT.For newborn - pre-school, Wed 10am -11.30am (term time). Art, craft, singingand trips. Cost: £1.50 per family,includes drink/snack for all. Call: KimConnor (01733 311156 via churchoffice).Mucky PupsPlaytimes, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick,Huntingdon PE28 0TQ. Newborn -5yrs. Fri 1.30pm - 3pm (term time).FREE (01480 890077)playtimesplaygroup.co.ukNeedingworth Little Tigers Baby &Toddler Group Needingworth VillageHall. For 0-5 yrs.Mon 10am-11:30am (termtime only). Call:Emma (01480469260) or Ciona(01480 464169).NCT Bumps &BabesSt Jude’s ChurchHall, CranfordDrive, Netherton,PeterboroughFor pregnantparents andbabies up to oneyear old. Tues1pm-2.30 pm.

Cost £1 per family. Join us for coffee &tea, chat, play, postnatal support, andmum2mum breastfeeding info (0844243 6240, press 1).Open Door Family Centre281 Great North Road, Eaton Socon,Huntingdon PE19 7BH.Newborn – pre-school. Messy Play,Mon 10am - 12pm. Mon - Wed 9.30am- 3pm, Thurs - Fri 9.30am - 12pmFREE story, song and rhyme. Call:Carole Page (01480 403253). 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]

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A JEWELLERY KEEPSAKE OF YOUR LITTLE TREASURESA local woman who dreamed of starting her own business has realised herambition through a chance encounter with a company called Smallprint.

Smallprint creates beautiful pieces of hand crafted jewellery thatcapture children’s (or adult’s!) fingerprints in polished silver keepsakes,including pendants, cufflinks, keyrings and charm bracelets. As well asfingerprint jewellery, we can also create pieces featuring a treasureddrawing, handwriting, or even hand/footprints and paw prints.

Ruth Campbell from Warboys near Huntingdon, mum to Morganand Caitlyn, was made redundant 18 months ago. “I had thought aboutstarting my own business but I just didn’t have the time to do the researchrequired. Then I came across an advert for a franchise opportunity so Iemailed that day and the rest, as they say is history, six months later I wason my training, and now I have my own business.”

Each piece of jewellery is hand made by Ruth using a productcalled precious metal clay. Your child’s fingerprint is taken directly into theclay, which when fired becomes the piece of jewellery which means itreally has been “touched by someone you love”.

There are a number of ways that you can have the jewellerymade, either by visiting Ruth at her home, arranging a party with friends orvisiting her stand at a local event.If you are interested in having a piece made from the Smallprint range email Ruth on [email protected] see our advert above for more details.


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Television – friend or enemy?Recent research suggests that watching toomuch television can have a serious effect on achild’s development and language skills. A USteam monitored 329 children aged between twomonths and four years over a two-year period.The results, published in 2009, showed thatwhen the TV was on – even if it was only in thebackground – the number of words spoken orsounds made by either child or adult wereconsiderably reduced. Experts have long beenaware of a link betweenlinguistic problems andheavy TV watching inyoung children; in fact, theAmerican Academy ofPaediatrics recommendsno TV at all for the undertwos. However, there’ssome evidence to suggestthat, for children over two,at least, some programmescan actually improvelanguage stills. So what’sbest for your child?The important thing is to beselective, and to thinkabout quality as well asquantity.The best type of viewing isinteractive family viewing,where issues raised ontelevision or DVD can bediscussed. It’s a good way to initiateproblem-solving in older children, and withyounger children, it’s a chance to explain thedifference between fact and fantasy. But itshouldn’t be used as an electronic babysitter,nor should it be used as a substitute for otheractivity. It can however, be a useful startingpoint for imaginative play.

TV Tips� Watch with them when possible and discussthe programmes afterwards.

� Monitor their viewing to make sure whatthey’re watching is age-appropriate.� DVDs/videos may be better – they tend towatch them several times and the repetition ofwords can help with language development.� Make rules and stick to them. For example,no TV in bedrooms or during mealtimes.

� Encourage them to be selective, choosingwhat to watch and switching off afterwards. � Remember they’ll learn by example, so if youhave TV on all the time, that’s what they’llexpect.� Plan viewing in advance so you can sort outdisagreements between siblings in plenty oftime. Maybe they could take turns in choosingwhat to watch.�

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Activity World & Toddler WorldPadholme Road East, Peterborough,PE1 5XH. Indoor play. Separate Toddler World.Mon - Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm (term time)Cost: £4.50 per child (off peak) adults£1. Peak times: £5.50 child, adults £1.Children under 1 metre £4.50 at alltimes. Closed Tues. Call: (01733314446) www.activityworld.co.ukBarracudasActivity day camps for age 4 ½ - 16yrsin Huntingdon and Kimbolton. Open8am – 6pm. For a free colour brochurecall: (0845 123 5299) barracudas.co.ukBig Sky Adventure Play24, Wainman Road, ShrewsburyAvenue, Woodston, Peterborough PE27BU. Soft play activities for 0 -10 yrs.Mini go-karts age 3+. Open 9.30am –6pm (term time), Sun 10am - 5pm,10am – 6pm (hols) Cost: Under 5’s£4.60, adults £1.20 Call: (01733390810) bigsky.co.uk

Crystal Country Play BarnLow Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9HU.Children’s indoor play area. Outsidetrampolines, bouncy castle andclimbing area. Open daily 10am – 6pmCost: £3.80 or £2 after 3pm.Weekends/hols £4.90 Call: (01480493394).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).Dave the Clown’s Fun HouseThe Cresset, Bretton Centre, RightwellPeterborough PE3 8DX. For 0 – 6 yrs.Soft Play Centre. Mon 10am – 12pm,Tues - Sat 10am - 1pm (closed BankHols). Call: (01733 260081). 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: (01480471611) www.eatnplay.co.uk

St Ives Children’s CentreWheatfields Primary School, NeneWay PE27 3WF. For 0 – 5 yrs. Mon -Thurs 9am - 3.30pm. Fri 9am - 1pm. Call:Fran Macklin (07776 494 100).St. Ives Christian FellowshipParents and ToddlersBurleigh Hill Community Centre,Constable Road PE27 3ER. Newborn– 4 yrs. Mon 1.15pm – 2.45pm (termtime). Thurs 9.15am – 11am.Thorndown Community RoomWed9am – 11am. Cost: £1 per family. Call:Jason Street (01480 463161).St Neots Rural Children’s CentreLittle Paxton Primary School, GordonRoad, St. Neots PE19 6NG. Open Mon- Fri 8.45am - 1pm. Contact: 01480357540).Smiley Tots Parent & Toddler GroupYelden Village Hall, Spring Lane,Yelden MK44 1BA.Every Wed 10am-12pm (term time).Come and play, make new friends! £2per family inc. drink & snack. Call:Vicky (01933 317220)[email protected] Daisy Children’s CentrePapworth Everard & surroundingvillages. Carers & Tots (0-5yrs) Wed9.30am - 11am (term time only). Dropin stay & play, small donation required.All Day Play (0-5yrs) Thurs 9am - 2pm,drop in any time. Bumps to Babies (formums to be and babies up to 1yr) Fri10am - 11.30am. Call: (01480 831423)for more info.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. Call: for more details (01480358340)cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.ukTiddlers and ToddlersJubilee Hall, Eaton Socon, St. Neots.Est. 30 yrs. Friday 9.30am – 11.30am(term time). Call: Margaret Birchall(01480 215695), Diane Bayliss (0777566 3849), Jude Burt: (01480 384132) orBenny (07980 810313).TiddlywinksSt. Andrews Church, Alwalton, nearPeterborough PE7 3UU.For Under 5’s and their parents/carers.Singalongs, stories, toys andrefreshments. Call: Liz Ingham (01733239289)

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).Warboys Under Fives Toddler GroupHigh street, Warboys, PE28 2TA.Newborn – 5 yrs. Fri 1.30pm – 3.30pm.Cost: £1.50 for first child, 50p for eachadditional child. Toys, games andrefreshments. Call: (01487 823190)www.warboysunderfives.org.ukWestwood & RavensthorpeChildren’s Centre offer support tolocal families that include fun, playactivities. Based at Highlees andRavensthorpe Primary School, Call:(01733 266425) for more information.

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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.ukJabadaoHighlees 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).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 forunder 1’s. Call: (01487 710275) 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.ukLeo’s Funzone @ St. NeotsOne Leisure St. Neots, Barford Road,Eynesbury, St. Neots. 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 388700)leosfunzone.co.ukNew Ark Adventure Playground &City FarmHill Close, Reeves Way, PeterboroughPE1 5LZ. Playground and farm. Cost:£50 per child for 1 year. Parent/Toddler group Wed 1.15pm – 2.45pm(term time). Call: (01733 340605).

� Theatre

Key TheatreEmbankment Road, Peterborough.PE1 1EF. Productions aimed atchildren throughout the year. Boxoffice: (01733 552439)The Cresset TheatreRightwell, Bretton Centre,Peterborough PE3 8DXSeasonal shows for children. Call:(01733 265705) www.cresset.co.uk

From 6mths +. Introducing music andpercussion in a relaxed atmosphere.Parties. Call: Janie McCormick (01778570340) www.musicalminis.co.ukSing and SignSamuel Pepys School, St. Neots. For 6- 18mths. Thursdays. Learn tocommunicate with your baby or toddlerpre-speech. Call: Julie Warriner fordetails (01767 691488)www.singandsign.comTiny TalkBrampton and Melbourn. Baby signingclasses for all babies and youngtoddlers. Class is 1 hr - ½ hr singingand signing followed by ½ hr socialtime. Call: Carol (0795 1601107)[email protected] Clap and Sing (includingToy Library)Warboys Community Primary School -Community Hall. All pre-schoolerswelcome. Thurs 1.45pm - 2.45pm(term time). 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.orgBabyblissHuntingdon /Peterborough area.Infant Massage, Baby/Toddler Yoga,Baby & Child swimming and First Aidcourses. Call: Kate Stewart (07857683291) [email protected] YogaHuntingdon Nursery School, AmburyRoad, Huntingdon PE29 1AD also atTime for Health St. Ives PE27 5BH(01480 461411). For mums & babies6wks – mobile. Friendly, relaxed class.Fri 10am – 11.30am (term time). Call:Barbara Moorby (01480 380307).www.yoga4everybody.co.ukHolistic Baby Massage104, Park Road, Peterborough PE12TJ. For 0 - 5 yrs including prematurebabies and mothers suffering from PostNatal Depression. Workshops andPrivate Tuition. Call: Goldie Khan(01733 897885).Pregnancy YogaOak Tree Centre, Huntingdon PE297HN.Wed 7pm – 8.30pm. Call: BarbaraMoorby (01480 380307).

� Developmental PlayBabygrowzHuntingdon.. Sleep Clinics anddevelopmental play classes. Newborn -2yrs. Call: Janet (01354 695513)www.babygrowz.co.uk Happy FacesThe Crown Inn, Glinton, PeterboroughPE6 7JR. For 8mths – 5yrs.Educational play, refreshments andmore. Call: Claire (01733 324851)[email protected]

� Languages

Bonjour Bambini Language CoursesPeterboroughLearn Italian: Age 4+ Sat 10am (1hr).Call: Rebecca (0795 178 5668)[email protected] Jolie Ronde58 Burleigh Road, St. Ives PE27 3DF.Introduction to French with songs,rhymes and games. Age 5+ Call: AnnaIreland (01480 382036).

�Music/Singing

Baby SongHighlees Children’s Centre PE3 7ER. For 0 - 12 mths, Wed 11.30am - 12pm.Encourages communication from anearly age. Come and have fun!Contact: Steph (01733 260833).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 People Fun and educational music classes for0 - 5 years. All taught by qualifiedmusicians and teachers. Call: Karen(01480 812469).www.musicforlittlepeople.co.ukMusical MinisHeritage Park Primary School, ParkFarm, Stanground and Alwalton

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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.ukSleep 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)[email protected] 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.ukRaggamuffins Drama School Queen Elizabeth School hall, SchoolHill, Godmanchester PE29 2NB.For age 3 – 5 yrs. Call: Jessica (0781700 2853) ragga-muffin.co.uk

Stagecoach Theatre Arts SchoolFor age 4 +. Learn to act, sing anddance and build confidence. ForHuntingdon classes contact: Jo (01353667442) and Peterborough call:Ashleigh (01778 423553)www.stagecoach.co.ukStage Stars Theatre AcademyAlconbury, Cambourne, Ramsey,Sawtry and Stukeley Meadows Classes in drama, singing and dancefor ages 3+. Call: 07807 193182 www.stagestarsacademy.co.ukStars on Stage UKAlconbury, Woodston & OrtonWaterville. Dance and drama classesfor various ages.Courses run over halfterm and summer holidays. For fulldetails Contact: Sam & Hannah Black [email protected] www.starsonstage.org.uk

� Children’s Entertainers/Parties

Butterfly PartyChurch Street, FenstantonJewellery Making Parties for childrenaged 4 +. High quality materialsprovided with teaching from qualified

jeweller & teacher. butterflyparty.co.ukContact:l Teresa on 0845 5194503.Colin Daines MMCMagic and balloon modelling. Memberof the magic circle. Family occasions aspeciality (01480 212571).Little Princess Pamper Parties24, Longthorpe Green, Peterborough.Choose from Princess or Butterfly forage 3+. Contact: Michelle (01733700035) Music To Grow ToBirthday parties catered for aroundHuntingdon/St. Ives areas. High qualitymusic-making for age 0 - 5yrs.Contact: Kathryn (01353 662022)musictogrowto.co.ukParty 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: 01480388600, Ramsey: 01487 710275,Sawtry: 01487 832161, St. Ives: 01480388500, St. Neots: 01480 388700 orvisit oneleisure.netParty Time! Fun/themed entertainment for tots topre-teens. Choose from: Knights &

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Woodston LibraryOrchard Street, Peterborough PE29AL.Storytime: Tues 10am -10.30am.Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm – 2.45pm Callfor details of craft club. (01733864304).Yaxley LibraryLansdowne Rd, Yaxley. Storytime:Alternate Tues 11am–11.30am (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/ppsKidz with DifferencesA support group for parents and carersof children with all types of specialneeds. “We’re here to listen.” Phone fordetails and support. Call: Mel Thomas(01480 454588).

� Ballet/Dance

Brown’s Dance Centre286, Lincoln Road, Millfield,Peterborough PE1 2ND. For under 5’s.Mon 4.15pm – 5pm. Sat 9.30am or11.15am for 1hr. Cost: £3.75 persession. Call: (01733 554282).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 842502).www.cresset.co.ukDance Supplies20, Bridge Street, St. Ives PE27 5EG.Authorised retailer (01480 498174)www.dancesuppliesstives.co.ukKelly Marie’s Dance SuppliesUnit 2, Fishers Yard, Market Square,St. Neots PE19 2AF. Sizes from age 3. (01480 477212)www.kellymariesdancewear.co.uk

Princesses, Grease, Tearless &Fearless, Ugly Bug & BeautifulButterfly ball or Pirates & Fairies. Call:Trisha (01487 741456) partytime.uk.com

Brewster’s Fun Factory &Restaurant (Highwayman)Colmworth Business Park, St Neotsalso at Hampton, Peterborough.Play zone. Cost: £2+. Kids menu. Call:(01480 408540).Frankie & Benny’sTowerfields, Kings Ripton Road,Huntingdon PE29 7EG. New YorkItalian style restaurant. Children’smenu available. 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, BabyRhyme Time: Tues 2pm-2.30pm. Call:(01733 864294). Dogsthorpe Community LibraryCentral Avenue, Dogsthorpe,Peterborough PE1 4LH.Storytime and singing: Thurs 2pm -2.30pm. Call: (01733 864300). Eye LibraryCrowland Road, Eye, PeterboroughPE6 7TN. Storytime: Mon 10.30am -11am. Craft Club: Sat 11am - 12pm.Call: (01733 864142).Hampton Library6B Serpentine Green ShoppingCentre, Hampton, Peterborough PE78DR. Rhymetime: Tues 10.15am -10.45am. Storytime for under 7’s: Fri2.30pm-3pm. Call: (01733 864538).Huntingdon LibraryPrinces Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PH.Storytime: 18mths – 5 yrs, Weds10.30am –11am. Rhymetime: 0 - 18mths on alternate Fri 10.30am - 11am(term time only).Orton District LibraryOrton Centre, Peterborough PE2 5RQ.

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Storytime: Tues 10am -10.30am (termtime only), every Thurs 10am -10.30am (all year round) Sat 11am -11.45am. Rhymetime: Mon 10.30am-11am. Craft & Story Club on one Satper mth 11am - 12pm - call: (01733864296).Peterborough Central LibraryBroadway, Peterborough PE1 1RXStorytime: Fri 2.15pm - 2.45pm, Sat11am -11.20am & 2.30pm - 3pm. BabyRhyme Time: Thurs 1.30pm-2pm. CraftClub for Under 5’s: Tues 2.15pm -2.45pm (FREE). Call: (01733 864280).Ramsey LibrarySchool Lane, Ramsey PE26 1AF.Storytime: 18mths–5 yrs. Thursdays2pm - 2.30pm. Call: (0845 045 5225).Sawtry LibraryFen Lane, Sawtry PE28 5TQ.Storytime: First Weds of the month2.15pm – 2.45pm.

Somersham Community InformationCentreChurch Street Somersham PE28 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: Thurs 2.15pm-2.45pm(01733 864302).St. Ives Library4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. IvesPE27 5BW. Rhymetime: alternateWeds 10.30am – 11am (term time).St. Neots LibraryPriory Lane, St. Neots PE19 2BH.Storytime: Mon 2pm–2.30pm.Rhymetime: 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. Craft Club, Sat9.30am - 12pm (01733 864542).Warboys LibraryHigh Street, Warboys PE28 2TA.For 18mnths - 5yrs. Storytime:Thurs10.30am – 11am.Werrington District LibraryStaniland Way, PE4 6JT.Storytime: Tues 2pm – 2.30pm. BabyRhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm – 2.45pm.Crafts for children, Sat 11am - 1pm.Call: (01733 864282).

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agility through basic football skills witha qualified coach. Call centre forcourse dates, times and prices (01480388500).Little DribblersOne Leisure Sawtry, Green End Road,Sawtry PE28 5UY. For ages 3 - 5 yrs.Learn balance, co-ordination, improveawareness and agility through basicfootball skills with a qualified coach.Call centre for course details, timesand prices (01487 832161).Little Kickers Pre-School FootballClassesPeterborough/Stamford. For 18mths –5yrs. Children will learn sound footballskills with a positive introduction tosport. For free taster session call:(07976 179899)[email protected] StrikersOne Leisure St Neots, Barford Road,Eynesbury, St Neots. For ages 3 – 4yrs. Learn balance, co-ordination;improve awareness and agility throughbasic football skills with a qualifiedcoach. Call centre for course dates,times and prices (01480 388700).Under 5’s FootballOne Leisure Huntingdon, St Peter’sRoad. For ages 3 - 4 years. Learnbalance, co-ordination; improveawareness and agility through basic

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Linda Allen School of DanceAlconbury, Kimbolton & SpaldwickBallet, Tap & jazz classes from 3½ yrs.Call Linda (01480 861332)www.balletclass.org.ukNew 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 & Toddlers: Thurs 1.15pm.Pre-school age: Thurs 2pm. Cost: £4per session. Call: Nicola Storton(01733 340003).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 - 11am.Call: Pauline (01480 812626)www.stageworksstudio.co.uk

Star Dancewear46, Beech Drive, St. Ives PE27 6UB.Quality dancewear at affordable prices.Call: Elaine (01480 382068).Sunny StepsTime for Health, 8 Station Road, St.Ives PE27 5BH. For boys and girlsaged 2 - 4. Creative dance andmovement. Wed/Thurs 9.45am –10.45am. Contact: Alison (01954267378).Tu Danse StudiosNewark Road, Peterborough, PE15YD. Dance / movement classes. BabyBoogie age 2 - 4yrs, Nursery Balletfrom age 3½, Funky Monkeys age 4+.Contact: Anita (01733 553830). Wendy Burke School of DanceHartford, Huntingdon and Sawtry.For age 3yrs +. Ballet classes.Contact: Wendy (01487 822002)dance4it.com

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Dribblers Football SchoolOne Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road.For ages 2+ years. Learn balance,co-ordination, improve awareness and


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� Gymnastics

Baby GymHuntingdon Gymnastics Club,Claytons Way PE29 1UT.Structured class for age 6 wks – 2yrs.Fri 10.45am -11.30am £3 on door,term time only (last class 10th July -start again 11 September). StructuredToddlers - call to join class(pre-booked and pre-paid. Call:(01480 523 43 - short number)[email protected] TrampoliningOne Leisure Huntingdon, St. Peter’sRoad PE29 7DA.For age 2 - 4yrs. An introductorycourse in trampolining for children.Develop balance and co-ordinationskills. Call centre for course dates,times and prices (01480 388600).Sims Gymnastics19, Wainman Road, Woodston,Peterborough PE2 7BU.Play Gym 6mths – 4yrs Mon - Fri9.30am – 11am. Gymmies 3 - 4 yrs,Tues, Wed & Thurs (call for times).Call: Karen Sim (01733 235003/ 07742398549) www.simsgymnastics.comTumble TotsFor 6mths - 7 yrs. For classes inPeterborough call: Amanda (01832272127), St. Neots & Huntingdon,contact: Ann (01480 411571), St. IvesKaren (01353 661255)www.tumbletots.com

� Ice Skating

Snow Babies - Planet Ice1 Mallard Road, Bretton,Peterborough, PE3 8YN. For 18mths - 5yrs. Structured classesto introduce young children toice-skating. Always under strictsupervision from qualified coach. Cost:£4.20 first child, second child only£1.50. Sun 10.00am -11.00am. Call:(01733 260222) www.planet-ice.co.uk

�Martial Arts

Karate 4 KidsClasses at various locations, For age4+. Call: (01733 758118 / 07800985724) adrenalinemaritialarts.comLittle Ninja’s (Hicks Karate)Loxley Community Centre, Loxley,Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 5BW andDogsthorpe Community Centre, PoplarAvenue PE1 4QF. Martial Arts Classesfor age 3+. Call: Andrew Hicks (01733810043 / 07974 196256)www.hickskarate.co.ukZanshin Black Belt AcademySt. Peter’s School, St. Peter’s Road,Huntingdon. Also in St. Ives, St. Neotsand Earith. For age 4+. Karate is a funway for children to keep fit, gainconfidence and learn discipline. CallLinden for more details (07730666796) www.startingkarate.com

� Swimming

Baby Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,

Sawtry 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: 01487710275, Sawtry@ 01487 832161, St.Neots: 01480 388700 or visitwww.oneleisure.netFirst StrokesGodmanchester Community Pool, ParkLane, Huntingdon PE29 2AG.Swimming lessons for all (babies toadult). For age 2½ upwards. (01480 375145) 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:(01487 710275) Sawtry: (01487832161) St. Ives: (01480 388500) StNeots: (01480 388700) oneleisure.netJunior Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots.Qualified teaching staff help your childgain confidence, develop technique


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NVR, Wansford Station, Stibbington (on the A1) Nr Peterborough PE8 6LR 01780 784444 www.nvr.org.uk

Bring the family and grandchildren on a superb trip!Thomas brings Santa into Wansford in a mail coach thenhands out a quality gift to all children in his grotto. Then it'soff for a trip to Peterborough and back - alcoholic miniature,tea/coffee and mince pies for adults, sweets and fruit juicefor youngsters. Santa comes through to say hello!

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and enjoy swimming. Call local site fordetails: Huntingdon: (01480 388600)Ramsey: (01487 710275) Sawtry:(01487 832161) St Ives: (01480388500) St Neots: (01480 388700) orvisit www.oneleisure.netKimbolton School Swimming PoolKimbolton, PE28 0EA.The pool is open to the public all year.General swimming for children under 8years of age with parents. Lessons forover 5’s. For more info and timetabledetails call: (01480 862276)kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk Water BabiesTeach your baby to swim at classes inBuckden, Cambridge andWellingbrough. From Newborn. Call:Debi Hogston (01933 651 790)waterbabies.co.uk

Huntingdon Toy LibraryHuntingdon Nursery School, AmburyRd, Huntingdon PE29 1AD. Newborn – 5 years. Thurs 9am -

11.15am, 12.45pm – 3pm. £1 per yearsubs then 25p per toy. Term time only.Call: Mary Mansfield (01480 375216).St. Neots Toy LibrariesButterfly Children’s Centre, WinhillsSchool, off Duck Lane, St. Neots andEatons Children’s Centre, BushmeadSchool, Eaton Socon, St. Neots. Mon-Thurs 8.45am - 4.30pm and Fridays8.45am - 1.00pm. Call: (01480358350).Toy LibraryHighlees Children’s Centre,PE3 7ER. For 0 - pre-school, Wed 9am - 10am.Little Explorers - Wed 10.30am -11.30am. No charge and no bookingneeded. Call: Steph for more details(01733 260833).

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

Shepreth Wildlife ParkStation Road, Shepreth, SG8 6PZ.Adventure playground and softplayroom for under fives. Open 10am -6pm. Call: 01763 26 22 26.www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.ukThe Raptor FoundationThe Heath, St. Ives Road, Woodhurst,Huntingdon PE28 3BT. Daily flyingdisplays. Cost: Under 2’s FREE. Age 2- 5 £1.25. Adults: £4.50. Call: (01487741140) www.raptorfoundation.org.ukWood Green Animal ShelterKing’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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