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A caring, challenging environment in which all

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This Easter Holidays

Help bottle feed the lambs

Easter Egg Hunts - Good Friday through until Easter Monday

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Book a children’s partyGroup and School visits welcome throughout the year. Age restrictions may apply and activities may be withdrawn.

Entrance price£8.00 Children £6.00 Adults

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There is so much for your little ones to doover the coming months, especially atEaster time. Why not try a dance, dramaor martial arts class? Or pop along to yourlocal pottery painting studio, farm, softplay centre or leisure centre? There’s ababy show in Peterborough and BigChocolate Tea Party in St. Neots!

Turn to page 18 for our fabulouscompetition courtesy of Psyches Bazaarto win a children’s butterfly jewellerymaking party for 5 friends.

We all say daft things to ourkids at one time or another, but have youthought about how your child interpretswhat you say? Read Susan Elliot-Wright’sinformative article on page 14 to see whywe should all choose our words a littlemore carefully.

Don’t wait for summer - the fun beginshere!

Best wishes,

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

News & Special Offers

Butterfly Party Competition

What to do and where to go listing

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Little Charley Bear 21

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7 Daft things we say to our kids 14

Art & Craft 6Baby / Toddler Playgroups 6Childcare 9Days Out 10Development 10Drama 12Entertainment 16Family Eating Out 16Reading / Story Time 16Special Needs 17Sports 17Toy Library 19Wildlife/Animals 20

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Guest Hall (upstairs), Priory Centre, St NeotsDate: Wednesday 20th April 2011Contact: Michelle VogelEmail: [email protected]

Come along to our Big Chocolate Tea Party on Wednesday 20th Aprilfrom 3 - 5pm at the Priory Centre, St Neots in aid of:The Sick Childrens Trust!

*******FREE ENTRY*******All children will receive free juice! Free biscuit decorating! Magican/Children’s Entertainer!And for a small charge - Bouncy castle, face painting, tea & cake!We will also be holding a raffle thanks to many generous localbusinesses, including Molbys Hairdressers, Crafty Monkey, BeccaBakes and many more. Dominos Pizza will be there selling pizza too!Come along for an afternoon of fun in the Easter hols and help us raise money for a great cause.Everyone welcome! Please see our facebook page ‘chocolate tea party’ for more info and to tell us youcan come!

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age children. Call: Joan Miles(Supervisor) (01480 350588). Buckden Pre-School 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] PlaygroupBury Village Hall, Brookfield Way,Huntingdon, PE26 2LH.Playgroup: 2yrs 9mths – 5yrs, Mon -Fri 9.05am -12.05pm. Rising Stars, Fri9.05am - 12.05pm pre-school age.Call: Kathryn Arthur (01487 711261).BushbabiesChristchurch, Benstead, OrtonGoldhay, Peterborough PE2 5JJ.Newborn - 5yrs. Tues 9.45am -11.15am (term time only). Call: TeresaMacLean (01733 237209). Busybees Baby & Toddler GroupGreat Staughton Village HallFor 0 - 5 yrs. Weds (term-time)10.00am - 11.30am. Cost: FREE. Fruitand drink for the children, tea and

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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] Houghton & Wyton Baby & ToddlerGroup Houghton & Wyton MemorialHall, St. Ives Road, Houghton, PE282BJ.Arts & Crafts on Tues 10am - 11.45am& Thurs 9am - 11am (inc. holidays).Craft, free play and singing.Refreshments available. Cost: £2 perfamily. Call: 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: Every

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Thurs 9.30am-11am (term time). Call:Jo Smith (01487 711109). Little Monkeys House of FunOne Leisure Ramsey, Abbey Road.For Under 5’s. Bouncy castle, ballpool and soft play area. Wed 9.30am –11.30am (term time only). FREE forunder 1’s. Call: (01487 710275) 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(term time only). Call: Emma (01480469260) or Ciona (01480 464169).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]

St Ives Children’s CentreWheatfields Primary School, NeneWay PE27 3WF. For 0 – 5 yrs. Mon -Thurs 9am - 3.30pm. Fri 9am - 12pm. 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), Jude Burt: (01480384132) or 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).

Tot StopStanground Baptist Church, ChapelStreet, Stanground PE2 8JG. Singsong, ride-on toys, drink & biscuit andcraft. Fri 9.45am - 11.30am (termtime). Cost £1 per family. Call: MrsRush (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:(01480 472297).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)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.Yelling Tots & CarersYelling Baptist Chapel, High Street,Yelling PE19 6SB. For age 0 - 4 yrs.Wed (term-time) 10.00am -11.30am.Relaxed, personal group. Plenty oftoys / space. No entry fee, just turn up!Contact: Tash (01480 354039)[email protected]

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Buckden Childcare AgencyNannies, babysitters, childminders andmore. Contact: (01480 812403)buckden-childcare-agency.co.ukNannies at NoticeSt. Neots. Childcare cover for thehours you need. Contact: Mick [email protected] Nannies Now40, Station Road, Warboys,Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 2TD.Childcare for all ages. Call: Helen(01487 823516) nicenannies.co.uk

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� 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]

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Bonjour Bambini LanguageCourses PeterboroughLearn 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 AlwaltonFrom 6mths +. Introducing music andpercussion in a relaxed atmosphere.

� General

Childcare Information Service forCambridgeshireLocal information about: childcare.Support for families. (0845 04 54 014)www.opportunity-lnks.org.uk

�Adventure/Soft Play

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.ukCrystal 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).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

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).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. Indooradventure play centre for babies,toddlers and children. A great venuefor children’s parties. Free entry foradults and children under 1. Open 7days a week. Call: (01480 388700)leosfunzone.co.ukNew Ark Adventure Playground &City Farm Hill Close, Reeves Way,Peterborough PE1 5LZ. Cost: £50 perchild for 1 year. Parent / Toddler groupWed 1.15pm – 2.45pm (term time).Call: (01733 340605). 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

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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

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Parties. Call: Janie McCormick(01778 570340)www.musicalminis.co.ukSing and SignSamuel Pepys School, St. Neots.For 6 - 18mths. Thursdays. Learnto communicate with your baby ortoddler pre-speech. Call: JulieWarriner for details (01767691488) www.singandsign.comTiny TalkBrampton and Melbourn. Babysigning classes for all babies andyoung toddlers. Class is 1 hr - ½ hrsinging and signing followed by ½hr social time. Call: Carol (07951601107) [email protected] Clap and Sing(including Toy Library)Warboys Community PrimarySchool - Community Hall. Allpre-schoolers welcome. Thurs1.45pm - 2.45pm (term time). Cost:£1 donation. Call: Kate Smith(01487824390).

� 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.

7HN.Wed 7pm – 8.30pm. Call:Barbara Moorby (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.ukSleep ClinicIf you have a child over 8 mthskeeping you awake at night, contactthe Westwood & RavensthorpeChildren’s Centre sleep managementadvisor. Call: Linda Minett (01733260833).

DramaTots - From 2 - 5yrs, youngersiblings welcome, £4 per 50 minsession. Call: Liz: (01480 839112)[email protected]

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

Fri 10am – 11.30am (term time). Call:Barbara Moorby (01480 380307).www.yoga4everybody.co.ukDaisy BirthingA course for women who are between14 to 42 weeks of their pregnancy.Keeps the body healthy and strongthrough yoga, breathe work,relaxations and self hypnosis. Forcourse dates contact One Leisure StIves (01480 388500)www.oneleisure.netHolistic 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 PE29

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Swimming with your baby.Sounds lovely.And it is.In fact, it’s more than lovely. It’s one of themost memorable, thrilling and bondingthings the two of you will ever do.But, along with the fun and developmentalaspects, there’s a lot of technical stuff toconsider.And that’s where we come in: WaterBabies, the UK’s leading baby swimschool.We’ve got the wealth of knowledge anddesire to ensure you’ll experiencesomething truly extraordinary. This is oneof the most magical times in your life, andwe hope to enhance it for you.Extraordinary instructors:them to train. More than 50 hours in the pool; at least 25 assessed lessons; internal and external exams.There’s a lot to do.And that’s why we’re proud to call them world-class professionals. (Although, incidentally, many are alsoex-doctors, psychologists, international sportsmen, lawyers and teachers too).Who’d have thought that how a baby is held in the water will influence their future swimming position? But it will.And how do you interpret the range of subtle signs your baby will use to communicate their feelings in the pool?It’s all this, and so much more, that our instructors are trained to show you.Extraordinary programme:start watching a film half way through?There’s a reason why our courses have a beginning,middle and carefully monitored progression. Becauseonly then can your baby benefit from the meticulouslyconstructed building blocks that will see them swimmingby around thirty months. We have an individual lessonplan for every week of the course (190 in total). That’s alot of technical preparation.Leading us to win four national awards – the first babyswimming company to do so.Extraordinary Results: have saved themselves from drowning in the past 24months. Utterly fantastic; especially when you considerthat three of them were only two. Or watch a bunch ofthree year olds launching into the pool, glorying in theconfidence they enjoy in water. Not so dramatic - butequally inspiring.Water Babies is the baby swimming company mostrecommended by parents to other parents. And it’s whywe’re now the largest in the world.That, and our absolute passion for what we do.Water Babiesthe start of something extraordinary...Call Debi on : 01933 651790. held at Buckden Marina and other venues.

DramaBaby and Toddler Classes held inWhadden, Cambourne, Histon &Brampton. Contact Carol:07951601107 or [email protected]

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Swimming with your baby.Sounds lovely.And it is.In fact, it’s more than lovely. It’s one of themost memorable, thrilling and bondingthings the two of you will ever do.But, along with the fun and developmentalaspects, there’s a lot of technical stuff toconsider.And that’s where we come in: WaterBabies, the UK’s leading baby swimschool.We’ve got the wealth of knowledge anddesire to ensure you’ll experiencesomething truly extraordinary. This is oneof the most magical times in your life, andwe hope to enhance it for you.Extraordinary instructors: Who could have qualified as private pilots - three times over - in the time it takesthem to train. More than 50 hours in the pool; at least 25 assessed lessons; internal and external exams.There’s a lot to do.And that’s why we’re proud to call them world-class professionals. (Although, incidentally, many are alsoex-doctors, psychologists, international sportsmen, lawyers and teachers too).Who’d have thought that how a baby is held in the water will influence their future swimming position? But it will.And how do you interpret the range of subtle signs your baby will use to communicate their feelings in the pool?It’s all this, and so much more, that our instructors are trained to show you.Extraordinary programme: Would you ever want tostart watching a film half way through?There’s a reason why our courses have a beginning,middle and carefully monitored progression. Becauseonly then can your baby benefit from the meticulouslyconstructed building blocks that will see them swimmingby around thirty months. We have an individual lessonplan for every week of the course (190 in total). That’s alot of technical preparation.Leading us to win four national awards – the first babyswimming company to do so.Extraordinary Results: Seven of our Water Babieshave saved themselves from drowning in the past 24months. Utterly fantastic; especially when you considerthat three of them were only two. Or watch a bunch ofthree year olds launching into the pool, glorying in theconfidence they enjoy in water. Not so dramatic - butequally inspiring.Water Babies is the baby swimming company mostrecommended by parents to other parents. And it’s whywe’re now the largest in the world.That, and our absolute passion for what we do.Water Babiesthe start of something extraordinary...Call Debi on : 01933 651790. Classes from newborn,held at Buckden Marina and other venues.

Francesca and Georgina Dillon photographed byAnna James for Water Babies


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When we’re exasperated withour children, we cansometimes say things withoutthinking, and if we’re notcareful, we can confuse avery young child. Try to bedirect, and remember thatyoung children don’t reallyunderstand subtlety orsarcasm. Here are just a fewof the daft things wesometimes say to our kids:

1. Don’t answer back

How else can he answer,other than ‘back’? What youprobably mean is: ‘I want toyou to understand and act on

what I’ve said withoutcomment.’ Depending onwhat your child actually saidin response, try simply, ‘Ithink that comment wasrude/unnecessary.’

2. What’s the magic word?

Plenty of mums have usedthis one, only to receive theinnocent answer, ‘is itabracadabra?’ Obviously, ifyou say this often enough,they’ll understand what youmean. But it is sarcastic, andif you use sarcasm, they will,too. Why not just explain thatit’s polite to say ‘please’

when they’re asking forsomething? Once they knowthis, you’ll just need toremind them with awhispered, ‘you forgot to sayplease.’

3. Do you want a smack?

This is confusing for a youngchild and he’ll innocently say‘no’. You probably mean, ‘Ican’t believe you’re stillbehaving in this way eventhough I’ve told you to stop.’Smacking really doesn’t helpand many people feel itshould be made illegal. Ifyour child’s behaviour needs

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attention, try simply tellinghim what will happen if hepersists, for example, ‘If youpush your sister off the swingagain, we’ll go home’. Andthen be prepared to carry itout!

4. Why don’t you grow up?

This is doubly daft becausefirstly, if they could, theyprobably would, and secondly,when they do grow up, you’llprobably wish they were stilllittle! You’re likely to say thiswhen you’re exhausted andtheir behaviour is getting onyour nerves. By telling themto grow up, you’ll end upmaking them feel foolish andhumiliated. Instead, addressthe specific behaviour that’smaking you angry. Tell yourchild why what he’s doing isnot appropriate, what youwant him to do instead, andwhat will happen if hecontinues to misbehave.

5. These are the happiestdays of your life

Childhood may seem idyllic toadults worrying about how topay the bills or whether the carwill pass its MOT. Butchildren have problems too,and these can be just asworrying, keeping them awakeat night and making themnervous or unhappy during theday. Try to get your child totalk about what it is that’sworrying him – it might be

something you can help with.Or it may be something hefeels he has little control overbecause of his age. Tell himthat you know that being achild can be difficult. Explainthat we all feel worried aboutthings occasionally, but wecan learn to deal withproblems, especially if we talkto other people about them.

6. Father Christmas won’tcome / your birthday will becancelled

We all make wild threatsoccasionally – often whenwe’re tired, frustrated, anddesperate! But unless you’reactually going to cancel Santaor the birthday (or cinema orice-skating orother big treat),you’ll make thebehaviour worse,because yourchild will knowthat theboundariesyou’ve setsimply aren’treal. Make alesser threat andfollow it through.For example, notelevision for theevening, nocomputer use, oryou could cancela regular treat,like swimming,the park orhaving a friend totea. If you carryout your threat

initially, you’ll probably neverhave to do it again.

7. Stop playing with yourfood

Is he really ‘playing’, or doeshe just not want to eat? If thisis the case, simply remove itwithout a fuss. If he’s reallyplaying with it – flicking peasacross the table for example -explain that food is for eatingand that it’s bad manners totreat it in this way. Andbeware of telling him off forplaying with his food if youspent the first two years of hislife making each mouthful intoa train or aeroplane!�

11am – 1pm Priory Centre, St Neots

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Items for sale: Good quality baby & children’s clothes, maternity wear, nursery equipment, toys & books You can sell your good quality items through us. Please phone either 01480 476713 (odd no’s) 01480 218359 (even no's) from Monday 18th of April after 9.30am. If you have not sold items before please phone either line.

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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, Sat10.30am - 11am. Baby Rhyme Time:Tues 2pm-2.30pm. Story and Rhymetime: Sat 10.30am - 11am. Call:(01733 864294).

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� Children’s Entertainers/Parties

Butterfly PartyChurch Street, FenstantonJewellery Making Parties for childrenaged 4 +. High quality materialsprovided with teaching from qualifiedjeweller & teacher. butterflyparty.co.ukContact: Teresa on 0845 5194503.Colin Daines MMCMagic and balloon modelling. Memberof the magic circle. Family occasions aspeciality (01480 212571).Kreepie Krawlies Soft PlaySoft play party hire, for children 0 - 4years, at your venue in the Cambs andHerts area. Call Debbie (07825771408) or Amanda (01763 209174)kreepiekrawlies.co.ukLittle 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 &Princesses, Grease, Tearless &Fearless, Ugly Bug & BeautifulButterfly ball or Pirates & Fairies. Call:Trisha (01487 741456) partytime.uk.com

� RestaurantsBrewster’s Fun Factory &Restaurant (Highwayman)

Dogsthorpe Community LibraryCentral Avenue, Dogsthorpe,Peterborough PE1 4LH.Storytime and singing: Thurs 2pm -3pm. Call: (01733 864300). Eye LibraryCrowland Road, Eye, PeterboroughPE6 7TN. Storytime: Mon 10.30am -11am. Baby Rhyme Time: Mon 11am -11.30am. Craft Club: Sat 11am - 12pm.Call: (01733 864142).Hampton Library6B Serpentine Green Shopping Centre,Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8DR.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 Fri 10.30am - 11am (term timeonly).Orton District LibraryOrton Centre, Peterborough PE2 5RQ.Storytime: Tues 10am -10.45am (termtime only), every Thurs 10am -10.45am (all year round) Sat 11am -

What’s on at Thurleigh Farm &Adventure Playground?April / May 2011 – Easter Eggstravaganza9th – 26th April – Easter Eggstravaganza at Thurleigh Farm& Adventure Playground - This Easter holidays help bottlefeed the lambs, cuddle the bunnies and pet a pony. Take atractor trailer ride up to Wacky Woods. Can you spot theEaster Bunny? Run wild in the indoor play barn or exploreoutdoors. Enjoy Easter egg hunts – Good Friday through toEaster Monday, plus find the answer to the Easter Trail for asmall reward. Open daily from 9.30 a.m. ALL INCLUSIVEENTRANCE. Adults £6, Children £8 under 4s £6.50 29th April – 2nd May – Princes & Princesses! Join in the funof the Royal Wedding. Make your crown or coronet, help find the May Queen orparticipate in some home-made medieval jousting. Prizes forthe fairest May princess and the boldest prince. There is lotsof patriotic festive fun to be had at Thurleigh Farm &Adventure Playground over the bank holiday weekend. Opendaily from 9.30.a.m. ALL INCLUSIVE ENTRANCE. Adults £6,Children £8 under 4s £6.50. Fancy Dress encouraged.

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Woodston LibraryOrchard Street, Peterborough PE29AL.Storytime: Tues 10am -10.30am,Thurs 10.30am - 11am. Rhyme Time:Wed 2.15pm – 2.45pm Call for detailsof craft club. (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

� 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.ukLinda Allen School of DanceAlconbury, Kimbolton & SpaldwickBallet, Tap & jazz classes from 3½ yrs.Call Linda (01480 861332)www.balletclass.org.uk

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11.45am. Rhymetime: Mon 10.30am-11am. Craft & Story Club on one Satper mth 11am - 12pm - call: (01733864296).Peterborough Central LibraryBroadway, Peterborough PE1 1RXStorytime: Tues & Fri 2.15pm -2.45pm, Wed 10.30am -11am, Sat11am -11.20am & 2.30pm - 2.45pm.Baby Rhyme Time: Thurs1.30pm-2pm, Sat 3pm - 3.30pm. 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 CommunityInformation CentreChurch 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, PeterboroughPE2 8RZ. Storytime: Thurs2.15pm-2.45pm. Rhymetime Mon 2pm- 2.30pm. (01733 864302).St. Ives Library4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. IvesPE27 5BW. Rhymetime: Weds10.30am – 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, Sat 10am- 12pm (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. Baby Rhyme Time: Fri2.15pm – 2.45pm. Call: (01733864282).

Special Needs

Sports

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 & 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.ukStar 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

� 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.(01487 832161).


Sophie's Butterfly Party Sophie runs into the room followed by her friends. They all have butterflies painted on theircheeks. There is a buzz of Ooo’s and Ahh’s as the girls swarm around boxes filled with brightlycoloured beads, silver charms and buttons. Sophie grabs some pliers and snaps them in theair.

“Are we really going to use these?” she asks. “Cool!”Teresa, the designer today, has been a jeweller for over ten years and her status as a qualifiedteacher helps her tutor the girls.

“Sophie loves making things,” her mum says. “And when my friend told me aboutButterfly Party I thought, what a great idea – the girls make a piece of jewellery and decoratecupcakes. Oh, and they have their faces painted too.”The girls are busy happily discussing the progress they’ve made. One little girl puts her pliersdown. She looks sad. Teresa sits down next to her.

“Wow, what beautiful colours you’ve chosen – are you going to put that button there?Give me the pliers. I’ll show you.” They work together then Teresa hands the tool back. Thegirl chooses another bead and smiles as she twists the loop herself.Little girl’s parties are always going to be fun, right? But what about a party where they canlearn something about design principles and basic jewellery-making techniques too? Sophieand her friends had a great time!Enter our competition above and see our ad on page 7 or go to www.butterflyparty.co.ukfor more information.

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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.For free taster session atPeterborough/Stamford call: (07976179899) [email protected] Cambridge call Linzi: 01954719782.

� Gymnastics

Baby GymHuntingdon Gymnastics Club,Claytons Way 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] 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 strict

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supervision 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

Black Belt AttitudeTora Kai Karate classes at variouslocations, For age 4+. Call: (01733758118 / 07800 985724)blackbeltattitude.co.ukEvolution 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)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+. Call Linden formore details (07730 666796)www.startingkarate.com

� 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: 01487710275, Sawtry@ 01487 832161, St.Neots: 01480 388700 or visitwww.oneleisure.netFirst StrokesGodmanchester Community Pool,Park Lane, 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) St

Neots: (01480 388700) oneleisure.netJunior Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots.Qualified teaching staff help your childgain confidence, develop techniqueand 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)www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk Water BabiesTeach your baby to swim at classes inBuckden, 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 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).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).

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Hamerton Zoo ParkNr Sawtry, Huntingdon PE28 5REWildlife park and adventureplayground. Open daily.www.hamertonzoopark.comShepreth Wildlife ParkStation Road, Shepreth, SG8 6PZ.Adventure playground and softplayroom for under fives. Open 10am -

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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.ukThurleigh Farm CentreCross End, Thurleigh, Beds MK44 2EEOpen daily from 9.30am - 5.30pm.Farm animals, tractor rides, adventure

playgroud, quad bikes, cafe and more!info@thurleighfarmcentre.co.ukwww.thurleighfarmcentre.co.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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The RaptorFoundation is a bird ofprey sanctuary for injured wildbirds of prey and unwantedpets. We currently house over200 birds of prey comprisingof over 40 different species. We are open to the public from 10am until 5pm (4pmin winter), you can get up close and even fly some ofthe birds in one of our three daily flying displays at12, 2 & 4pm. Enjoy lunch in our Silent Wings

tearoom, browsearound our MadAbout Owls gift shopor onsite craft shop,and for the childrenthere is aplayground andpond where they canfeed the fish.Coffee morning formums onWednesdays.Tel: 01487 741140raptorfoundation.org.ukRegistered Charity No. 1042085

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Chapman Entertainment, the creators of Roary the Racing Carand Fifi and the Flowertots, have proudly announced that Britishactor, James Corden, will star as the voice of the narrator in thenew pre-school series, Little Charley Bear on CBeebies at 9.30amand 1.30pm.Little Charley Bear is aimed at young children aged up to sixyears. It is a contemporary, gently paced show that inspirescreativity, discovery and imagination. It has the feel of a classicchildren’s television show but with brilliant CGI animation by AnnixStudios based at Pinewood. Through imagination, children canlearn and develop on a personal, social and emotional level withLittle Charley Bear - the way he communicates his ideas, thoughtsand feelings through movement and role play can aid and educatechildren all around the world with visual, auditory and kinaestheticlearning styles. James Corden, a BAFTA award winning actor, writer and producer,has great attention to detail and his ingenious timing creates

television that is a pure pleasure to watch, so much so that The Independent hailed James Corden ‘thehottest property in British television.’ As well as Little Charley Bear, his latest work includes The ThreeMusketeers, a role with Billy Connolly in Gulliver’s Travels, his own sports quiz ‘A League Of Their Own’and finally a return to the stage at the National Theatre.Greg Lynn, Managing Director, Chapman Entertainment comments, “We are absolutely thrilled to beworking with James Corden on our new imaginative and playful brand, Little Charley Bear. Not only is hean exceptionaltalent, but his voiceis very warm and hecreates greathumour in everyepisode – there is avery fun relationshipthat exists betweenthe narrator andLittle Charley Bear!”Other characters inLittle Charley Bearinclude Frozo: apenguin, Midge: ateddy bear, Rivet: arobot, Nibblit: arabbit, Caramel: acow and Bellarina: aballerina.

IT’S A BEAR’S LIFE James Corden, Narrator of New CBeebies

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Hicks Karate School of Excellence is a family run martial arts school operating in and aroundPeterborough. Sensei Andrew Hicks, the chief instructor, has been training in martial arts for over twenty-fiveyears, including karate, kickboxing, tang-so-doo and kung fu. Together with his team of three senior instructors,two junior instructors and a leadership S.T.O.R.M. (Super Team Of Role Models) team, he runs over

twenty-five classes during the week and teaches children from agethree and a half in his pre-school programme called Little Ninjas,all the way up to adults aged sixty plus. Other classes range fromchildren’s karate, adult’s karate and kickboxing to ladies fitnesskickboxing and after school programmes.Sensei Hicks says, “Our classes are more than just kicking andpunching, we teach self defence, focus, discipline, self control,fitness, life skills, respect and self confidence.”As a former two times World Champion Title holder, Sensei Hicksand his team have taught and trained students to go on and winBritish, European and World titles and many students representGreat Britain abroad as part of the British Team.

Being a family run martial arts school that has classes suitable for the whole family, many instructors ownspouses and children are involved. At Hicks Karate they encourage family training together and familyinvolvement. For this reason they dedicate two classes a week where all ages and all family members can traintogether: ‘The family that kicks together sticks together.”Hicks Karate also offers facilities for corporate training programmes andcurrently have availability for schools.For more information or to book yourfour week special introductory course call Hicks Karate School ofExcellence on 01733 810043 or 07974196256. You can also visit online atwww.hickskarate.co.uk

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