jolly tots 24 page spring issue 9_final

Spring 2010 - Issue 9

M A G A Z I N E

Jolly Tots 24 page Spring issue 9:CBook 24/02/2010 14:22

KIM

BO

LTO

NSC

HO

OL

A caring, challenging environment in which all pupils are

encouraged to fulfil their potential and are given opportunities to

flourish in a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular interests

For more information telephone 01480 860505 or visit

www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

• Independent school of 950 pupils offering continuous

education from 4 to 18 years.

• Self contained building and grounds for pupils under 7 years.

• Excellent academic results at all levels.

• Varied programme of extra-curricular activities for all ages.

• Friendly, family atmosphere with emphasis on excellent

pastoral care.


Welcome to the Springissue of Jolly Tots!

I’m sure like me you can’t wait for thesun to shine after such a heavy winter. Ihave lots to look forward to personallyover the coming months, with my eldestson (and talented Jolly Tots designer!)turning 18 in April plus I’m expecting mythird baby in June!

As usual we have a jam packededition for you with sound advice on howto ‘Stop your child from choking,’ on page9 and useful tips on p20 in ‘10 ways to cutthe cost of having a baby.’

Read my review of Bayard’sfantastic StoryBox magazines on page 12, and enter our Green’s Competion PrizeDraw on page 5 for your chance to win abundle of baking goodies.

Thank you to all our advertisersand contributors for their continuedsupport in helping to keep Jolly Tots thebest FREE listing information magazine forparents of under fives in this region.

Best wishes,

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

News & Special Offers

What to do and where to go listing

5

Parents’ Pages

9

8

Art & Craft 6Baby / Toddler/Playgroups 6Childcare 10Days Out 10Development 15Drama 16Entertainment 16Family Eating Out 17Reading/Story Time 17Special Needs 17Sports 18Toy Library

Jolly Tots review of StoryBoxmagazines

19

Stop your child from choking

10 ways to cut the cost ofhaving a baby

12

20

Wildlife/Animals 21


4

in aid of Alconbury Church Project 21. Refreshments, plant stall. Activities for children at Alconbury cum

Get baking with the delicious new, ‘Cookies with Love’! These vanilla flavouredcookies come with a heart shaped cookie cutter, scrumptious strawberry icingand blackcurrant writing gel so you can personalise your cookies!

To enter the draw, simply email your contact details with‘Green’s Goody Bag’ in the subject box to:[email protected] by 18th May 2010. Termsand conditions are available on request or can be viewedon our website www.jollytotsmagazine.co.uk

For more information about Green’s: www.greenscakes.co.uk

Competition Prize Draw!

Meet your friends at�baby lounges £3.00� per visit�

HALF PRICE FIRST VISIT�Coffee, fruit tea, biscuits, play area, loads of baby�

change and spotlessly clean. One hour stay.�

Also dance classes for�2-4 year olds, baby�massage, meditation for�you and so much more�.�See�www.timeforhealth.co.uk�

St Ives Yoga and Pilates Health Club�

time�health�

for�8 Station Road�

St. Ives, PE27 5BH�

Tel. 01480 461411�www.timeforhealth.co.uk�

Springtime Fun at ThurleighFarm & Adventure Playground

Springtime Fun at ThurleighFarm & Adventure Playgroundinvolves bottle feeding the babylambs, cuddling a bunny, goingon a tractor or petting a pony.

Can you spot an Easter Chick? Run wild in theindoor playbarnor exploreoutdoors. Relaxwith a slice ofhomemade cakeand refreshmentin the tea room. Parents &Toddlers arrivingbefore 11 a.m.weekdays termtime can enjoy

early bird entry of just £3.50 per person and includesa free drink. Weekends and holidays there is a morecomprehensive schedule that includes Fire Enginerides. Open daily from 9.30.a.m., visitwww.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk or call 01234 771597for full opening times and special event details.


St Neots NCT Nearly New SaleSaturday 8th May 11am - 1pm

Priory Centre, St NeotsEntry £1

More details please email:[email protected]

Huntingdon NCT Nearly New SaleSaturday 12th June 11am - 12.30pmMedway Centre, Medway Road

PE29 1SF Entry £1Contact: Nadia 08442 436173 or

[email protected]

5

FLOWER FESTIVAL AND ART EXHIBITION 1st - 3rd May 2010in aid of Alconbury Church Project 21. Refreshments, plant stall. Activities for children at Alconbury cum

Weston Parish Church, Church Way, Alconbury PE28 4DX from 10am- 6pm. For more information call: 01480 896926.

Get baking with the delicious new, ‘Cookies with Love’! These vanilla flavouredcookies come with a heart shaped cookie cutter, scrumptious strawberry icingand blackcurrant writing gel so you can personalise your cookies!

We are giving twolucky winners a Green’s goody bagincluding Cookies with Love, a mug,notepad, and selection of other cakemixes including Victoria Sandwich,oozy Lemon Muffins and for the kids:Tom and Jerry and Barbie cakes,Scooby Doo Cakes, and more!

Green’s Cookies with Love can be foundat all good supermarkets priced just £1.99.

To enter the draw, simply email your contact details with‘Green’s Goody Bag’ in the subject box to:[email protected] by 18th May 2010. Termsand conditions are available on request or can be viewedon our website www.jollytotsmagazine.co.uk

For more information about Green’s: www.greenscakes.co.uk

Competition Prize Draw!

Farm & Adventure Playground

Farm & Adventure Playgroundinvolves bottle feeding the babylambs, cuddling a bunny, goingon a tractor or petting a pony.

indoor playbarnoutdoors. Relaxhomemade cakeand refreshmentin the tea room.

Toddlers arrivingbefore 11 a.m.

early bird entry of just £3.50 per person and includesa free drink. Weekends and holidays there is a morecomprehensive schedule that includes Fire Enginewww.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk or call 01234 771597


6

Art & Craft Baby / Toddler PlaygroupsCrazy Glazy43, Cambridge St., Godmanchester Ceramic Cafe - decorate a readymade piece of unglazed pottery. Forall ages. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs,Fri, Sat 10.30am - 5pm. Sun11.30am - 4pm. Closed Tues/Wed.Parties catered for. Call: Zy (01480350863) 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 (01487 813279).Original CeramicsEverything provided. Parties cateredfor. Call: Justine (07951 473299)

Acorn ClubOakdale Primary School, OakdaleAvenue, Stanground PE2 8TD.Art, messy play & refreshements.Tues 1.45pm - 3.15pm (term time).Call: Jo Gurden (01733 566237).

Baby Lounge - Time for Health8 Station Road, St Ives, PE275BH. For babies up to 12mths.Wed 2.30 - 4pm, Fri 10.45am –12.00pm. Cost: £3 per mum.Refreshments, buggy space andtoys (01480 461411).Baby & Toddler Group Houghton & Wyton Memorial Hall,St. Ives Road, Houghton PE28 2BJ.Creative play, books, music/singingand garden. Refreshmentsavailable. Tues & Wed 10am –12pm. Cost: £2 per family. Call:Debbie Wales (01480 467469)[email protected]

Brampton PlaygroupThe Church Hall, Brampton.For age 2 - 5yrs. Mon - Fri 9.15am-11.45am (term time). Tues 12pm -3pm. Rising 5’s classes forpre-school age children. Call: JoanMiles (Supervisor) (01480 350588). Buckden PlaygroupMillennium Hall, Burbberry Road,Buckden. Friendly and happysetting. Age 2 - 3 yrs, Tues andThurs 1.15pm - 2.45pm, 3-5yrs Mon- Fri 9.10a.m - 11.40am. Lunch clubon Mon, Wed & Fri 11.40am -12.40pm. Call: Sarah (07941 671999) [email protected] 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: KathrynArthur (01487 711261).

For more information:Call us: 01234 771597

Visit our website: www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk

This Easter Holidays

Help bottle feed the lambs

Easter Egg Hunts - Good Friday through until Easter Monday

Cuddle a Bunny

PLUS DON’T MISS... Roller Blading

2nd April - 19th April

Book a children’s party

Group and School visits welcome throughout the year. Age restrictions may apply and activities may be withdrawn.

Entrance price £7.50 children £5.50 Adults

Thurleigh Farm & Adventure Playground includes:

Indoor, Outdoor Playground! Mini-Quads Animal Feeding Cafe Sand Pits Bungee Trampolines Fire Engine, Tractor & Pony Rides


7

BushbabiesChristchurch, Benstead, OrtonGoldhay, Peterborough PE2 5JJ.Newborn - 5yrs. Tues 9.45am -11.15am. Call: Teresa MacLean(01733 237209). Busybees Baby & Toddler GroupGreat Staughton Village HallFor 0 - 5 yrs. Weds (term-time)10.00am - 11.30am. Cost: £2 perchild, £1 per additional sibling. Fruitand drink for the children, tea andcoffee for the adults. Arts & Craftsand floor toys for all ages. 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, £4family ticket. (01480 388922). Chatterbox Toddler GroupMemorial Hall, School Lane,Alconbury. Fri 9am - 11am. Juice/hotdrinks and biscuits provided. Call:Vicky Brown (07775 777091).Fenstanton Baby & ToddlerGroupChurch 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 ChurchFor age 0-5yrs. Tues 9.30am -11.30am (term times). Cost: £1 perfamily. Call: Captain Beverley(01733 240130).Goldhay Mums & TotsGoldhay Community Centre, 105,Paynels, Orton Goldhay,Peterborough PE2 5QP. Newborn -4yrs Tues 10am -11-30am, TotsSinging - Thurs 9.30am and10.30am. Cost: 50p per family. Call:Sally Forster (01733 233026)[email protected] Houghton & Wyton Baby &Toddler GroupHoughton & 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 per family. Call: BevEdmeades (Tues) (07588 866270)or Damianne Redpath (Thurs)(07593 552553).Huntingdonshire Twins andTriplets Club (affiliated toTamba.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,activities and messy play. Wed1.30pm-2.45pm. Run by OrtonChildren’s Centre (01733 237209).Jumping Frogs Toddler ChurchFarcet Salvation Army ChurchFor age 0-5yrs. First & third Fri eachmonth (term time) 9.30am -10.30am. Stories, songs and craftactivities, bible based. £1 per family(01733 240130).

Leo’s Pre-school MorningsOne Leisure Huntingdon, StPeter’s Road, Huntingdon PE293TNSociable sessions which includeuse of Leo's Funzone and softplay in the sports hall. Tuesdays(term time only) 9am – 12pm.Cost £3.20 and free for under 1’s.Call: (01480 388600)Little Lambs Toddler GroupSalem Baptist Church, High Street,Ramsey PE26 1AB. Toddlers: Thurs9.30am-11am (term time). Call: JoSmith for dates (01487 711109). 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 NeedingworthVillage Hall. 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, CranfordDrive, Netherton, PeterboroughFor pregnant parents and babies upto one year old. Tues 1pm-2.30 pm.Cost £1 per family. Join us for coffee& tea, chat, play, postnatal support,and mum2mum breastfeeding info(0844 243 6240, press 1).Open Door Family Centre281 Great North Road, EatonSocon, Huntingdon PE19 7BH.Newborn – pre-school. Messy Play,Mon 10am - 12pm. Mon - Wed9.30am - 3pm, Thurs - Fri 9.30am -12pm FREE story, song and rhyme.Call: Carole Page (01480 403253). Orton Wistow ToddlersOrton Wistow Community Centre,Napier Place Peterborough PE26XN. Newborn - pre-school. Indoorand outdoor play. Tues 1.15pm -3pm (term time). Cost: £2 per family(includes drink/biscuit). Call: LynnWhitfield (01733 237727). Rainbow Toddler Group83A High Street, HuntingdonCommunity Church Centre PE293DP. Newborn – 4 yrs. Tues 9.30am– 11am. Cost: 50p per family,refreshments provided (01480411665) [email protected] 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 (term time). Thurs 9.15am –11am. Thorndown Community RoomWed 9am – 11am. Cost: £1 perfamily. Call: Jason Street (01480463161).Smiley Tots Parent & ToddlerGroupYelden Village Hall, Spring Lane,Yelden MK44 1BA.Every Wed 10am-12pm (term time).Come and play, make new friends!£2 per family inc. drink & snack.Call: Vicky (01933 317220)[email protected]


Creative Nails and More...Beauty by Claire

Nail Extensions, nail art designs, Manicures,Pedicures, Eyebrow threading (shaping),Eyelash perm, tint, Spray Tans and more...Sawtry based, tel Claire direct: 0798 1792244

or call on 01487 834194

Why not get some friends together for aPamper Party and I’ll come to your home!

8

Parents’ pages ...just for you

We are looking for

Host Families

for French and Spanish students

for various dates for both short and

longer stays.

You can have up to four students.

Excellent rates of pay and a very

worthwhile experience!

Please contact Jenni

on 0754 815 4033

Email:- jenni@st neots-ec.com

www.stneots-ec.com

Please call 01487 822002

There’s no better way to help a childdevelop musicality, spatial awareness,

creativity and confidence.We have professionally trained RADteachers all with full CRB checks to

nurture your children’s love of dance.Visit our Website www.dance4it.com

Or....

Ballet classes 3 years+WENDYBURKESCHOOLOF

DANCE

Pregnant? New Mum? New to the area?

Looking for Mum friends?

Find like-minded Mum friends fast with

Mummy Matcher We match you to similar Mums in your local area based on age,

number of children, age of children, background, education, career

and (most importantly) personality.

You complete a short questionnaire and pay £10. Mummy Matcher

does the rest!

Our objective is to make the friend searching experience painless

and successful.

Contact us for more information by:-

Telephone: 01480 811190; Email: [email protected]; or

visit our website at www.mummymatcher.com

Try us and discover how easily you can

make great friends.


9

02

ldss,

Doe.m

+

Stop your child from chokingBabies and young children constantly put thingsin their mouths – it’s one of the ways they learnabout the world. But in children under five,there is a high risk of choking. Marbles, beads,coins and toys with small parts are all possiblecauses of choking, but the majority of chokingaccidents are caused by food. This is partlybecause young childrenhave a very narrowairway. Also, babies andtoddlers are stilllearning how to chewand swallow, and inparticular, how to timethese actions with theirbreathing.

They’re most likely tochoke on foods that aresmall, round, hard orstringy. Some foodsshould be avoidedaltogether, but otherscan be prepared in away that makes themless likely to cause aproblem.

Avoid altogether:

Nuts – especially peanuts, one of the mostcommon causes of choking.Boiled sweets – usually round and hard, they

can easily be swallowed whole, blocking thewindpipe.Popcorn – because this is small with sharp,irregular edges, and is also very dry, it’s acommon cause of choking. Raisins, sultanas – best not given to the undertwos, but fairly safe for older children if soft and

moist, or cooked in cakes orbread.

Prepare carefully:

Hot dogs, sausages – oneof the most commonchoking foods. Cut in twolengthwise and then intobite-size pieces.Apples, pears, carrots,swede – most kids love tosnack on hard fruits andvegetables. Serve choppedinto small pieces, grated orcooked until soft.Celery – remove thestringy outer layer and cutinto small pieces.Green beans – remove thestringy part and make surebeans are properly cooked

and cut up before serving.Peanut butter – can act like cement in thethroat. Spread thinly and serve with a drink.Don’t let them eat it on its own. �

by Susan Elliot-Wright

Emergency Skills Workshops - 19th March and 3rd September 2010 in Huntingdon (12.30pm).If your baby was in danger would you have the skills to save them? Would you know what to do if your child was choking,drowning or not breathing? This 2 hour workshop is presented by Babybliss in conjunction with The Royal LifesavingSociety UK as part of the ' Save a Baby's Life’ Campaign. This 90 mins workshop will arm you with the basicemergency skills to use if your child's life was in danger.Included in the workshop: Training on emergency lifesaving skills: Choking, resuscitation and drowning for baby andchild. A chance to practice the techniques taught on specially designed first aid dolls. Take home a Certificate ofAttendance, Paediatric First Aid Book and a handy quick reference guide.This workshop allows babies and children to attend if so desired. Suitable for all parents, carers, grandparents andsiblings who will be in charge of your little ones. For more information contact Kate: 07857 683291 (email: [email protected]) See Babybliss advert on p14.


10

The Daisy Children’s CentrePapworth Everard & surroundingvillagesCarers & Tots (0-5yrs) Wed 9.30am- 11am (term time only). Drop instay & play, small donation required.All Day Play (0-5yrs) Thurs 9am -2pm, drop in any time. Bumps toBabies (for mums to be and babiesup to 1yr) Fri 10am - 11.30am. Call:(01480 831423) for more info.The Eatons Children’s CentreBushmead Primary School,Bushmead Road, Eaton Socon, St.Neots PE19 8BT.For age 0 - 5. Various coursesand support for parents. OpenMon - Thurs 8.45am - 4.30pm.Fri 8.45am - 1pm. Call: formore details (07920 211836)Tiddlers and ToddlersJubilee Hall, Eaton Socon, St.Neots. Est. 30 yrs. Friday9.30am – 11.30am (termtime). Call: Margaret Birchall(01480 215695), DianeBayliss (0777 566 3849), JudeBurt: (01480 384132) or Benny(07980 810313).TiddlywinksSt. Andrews Church, Alwalton,near Peterborough PE7 3UU.For Under 5’s and theirparents/carers. Singalongs,stories, toys andrefreshments. Call: LizIngham (01733 239289)www.alwaltonandelton.org.ukTot StopStanground Baptist Church, ChapelStreet, Stanground PE2 8JG. Singsong, ride-on toys, drink & biscuitand craft. Fri 9.45am - 11.30am(term time). Cost £1 per family. Call:Mrs Rush (01733 310411).Warboys Under Fives ToddlerGroupHigh street, Warboys, PE28 2TA.Newborn – 5 yrs. Fri 1.30pm –3.30pm. Cost: £1.50 for first child,50p for each additional child. Toys,games and refreshments. Call:(01487 823190) warboysunderfives.org.ukWestwood & RavensthorpeChildren’s Centre offer support tolocal families that include fun, playactivities. Based at Highlees and

Ravensthorpe Primary School, Call:(01733 266425) for moreinformation.

� Babysitters/Nannies

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

� General

Childcare Information Service forCambridgeshireLocal information about: childcare.Support for families. (0845 04 54014) www.opportunity-lnks.org.uk

�Adventure/Soft Play

Activity World & Toddler WorldPadholme Road East,Peterborough, PE1 5XH. Indoor play. Separate ToddlerWorld. Mon - Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm

(term time) Cost: £3.95 per child,adults £1. Weekends/hols £4.95child, adults £1. Children under 1metre £3.95 at all times. ClosedTues (term time) Call: (01733314446) www.activityworld.co.ukBarracudasActivity day camps for age 4 ½ -16yrs in Huntingdon and Kimbolton.Open 8am – 6pm. For a free colourbrochure call: (0845 123 5299)www.barracudas.co.ukBig Sky Adventure Play24, Wainman Road, ShrewsburyAvenue, Woodston, PeterboroughPE2 7BU. Soft play activities for 0-10 yrs. Mini go-karts age 3+. Open9.30am – 6.pm (term time) 10am –6pm (hols) Cost: Under 5’s £4.50,adults £1.20 Call: (01733 390810)bigsky.co.ukCrystal Country Play BarnLow Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9HU.Children’s indoor play area. Outsidetrampolines, bouncy castle andclimbing area. Open daily 10am –6pm Cost: £3.80 or £2 after 3pm.Weekends/hols £4.90 Call: (01480493394).

Cyril’s Acorn ClubOne Leisure St Ives, WestwoodRoad. For 0 – 5 yrs. Soft playequipment, climbing frames,tunnels, slides, hoops, bean bagsand balls. Thurs 10.30am –12.00pm term time only. FREE forunder 1’s. Call: (01480 388500).Dave the Clown’s Fun HouseThe Cresset, Bretton Centre,Rightwell Peterborough PE3 8DX.For 0 – 6 yrs. Soft Play Centre.Mon 10am – 12pm, Tues - Sat10am - 1pm (closed Bank Hols).Call: (01733 260081). Houghton MillHoughton, Huntingdon PE28 2AZKids of all ages will be fascinated tosee a working mill in action, withlots of hands on fun too. Beautifulgrounds and boat rides. Ideal for afamily day out. nationaltrust.org.ukJabadaoHighlees Primary School Hall,Ashton Road, Westwood PE3 7ER.For 0 - 4 yrs, Wed 10am - 11am.Fun movement activities. Build

Days Out

Childcare

Classes held in Brampton, Melbournand Eltisley Contact Carol on07951601107 or [email protected]


11


StoryBox is ideal for children aged 3 – 6 years. The quality ofthese 52-page magazines is outstanding. When you receive one,you realise what good value they really are. For a start, they lookand feel more like a picture book you’d pay around six poundsfor in a shop. And StoryBox really is ‘more than a book.’ It hasfun magazine content which sits well alongside the full length,beautifully illustrated story. And don’t worry, you won’t bethrowing these magazines away! They will soon become firmfavourites on your child’s bookshelf where they’ll come back tothem again and again.

A regular feature is ‘Wonder with Whizkid’ whichcovers some big questions we’re all curious about, such as ‘Whydon’t the stars fall on us?’ and ‘Why do nettles sting?’ Each topicis presented in an easy to follow format. Whizkid (a cute little

character) navigates you through the answers tothese burning questions.

SamSam is the StoryBox cartoonhero (which can now be found as an animatedcartoon on the TV channel Pop!) Children lovehumour and SamSam provides plenty of it.

Other regulars include another comicstrip ‘Polo,’ a page of poetry, ‘Time for aRhyme’ and ‘Animal World’ which focuses ona different creature every issue, for example,the Komodo Dragon. It gives interesting factsin short, easy to understand sentences,alongside colourful photos.

StoryBox even has games andpuzzles to play too. A gift subscription makes along-lasting and unique gift for any childbecause the excellent content feeds their

growing curiosity about the world and gives them plenty of things to do and learn. When my son went to stay with his grandparents recently, what did he choose to take with

him? His big pile of StoryBox magazines!

For more details about how to subscribe for a year (tenissues) go to www.bayard-magazines.co.uk. Prices for theUK are £39.00 for one year (only £3.90 per issue) or£49.50 if you would also like to receive a CD every twomonths. Payment by Direct Debit is £9.75 per quarter.

‘AdventureBox’ magazines are also available for childrenaged 6 – 9 years and ‘DiscoveryBox’ is for children aged9 – 12 years.

www.bayard-magazines.co.uk

12

Jolly Tots review of StoryBox magazinesby Ruby Speechley


13

13


14

sensory and motor skills. Call: LynnBoness (01733 295864).

Little Monkeys House of FunOne Leisure Ramsey, AbbeyRoad. For Under 5’s. Bouncycastle, ball pool and soft playarea. Wed 9.30am – 11.30am(term time only). FREE forunder 1’s. Call: (01487 710275) Leo’s Funzone @ HuntingdonOne Leisure Huntingdon, StPeter’s Road, Huntingdon. Indooradventure play centre for babies,

Babyblisssmall enough to care....

07857 683291 [email protected]

www.mybabybliss.infoHosts of

Emergency Skills Workshop - Baby & Toddler Yoga, Massage & Swimming

Swim classes available now at

Huntingdon & Peterborough Marriott Hotels

weekdays & weekends.

The Bump, Birth& Beyond Show


15

toddlers and children. A greatvenue for children’s parties.Freeentry for adults and childrenunder 1. Open 7 days a week.Call: (01480 388600).leosfunzone.co.uk

Leo’s Funzone @ St. Neots(open April 2010).One Leisure St. Neots, BarfordRoad, Eynesbury, St. Neots.Indoor adventure play centre forbabies, toddlers and children. Agreat venue for children’sparties. Free entry for adultsand children under 1. Open 7days a week. Call: (01480388700) leosfunzone.co.ukNew Ark Adventure Playground& City FarmHill Close, Reeves Way,Peterborough PE1 5LZPlayground and farm with friendlyanimals. Cost: £50 per child for 1year. Parent /Toddler group Wed1.15pm – 2.45pm (term time).Call: (01733 340605).

� Theatre

Key TheatreEmbankment Road,Peterborough. PE1 1EF.Productions aimed at childrenthroughout the year. Box office:(01733 552439)peterboroughkeytheatre.co.ukThe Cresset TheatreRightwell, Bretton Centre,Peterborough PE3 8DXSeasonal shows for children. Call:(01733 265705) www.cresset.co.uk

� Developmental Play

BabygrowzHuntingdon and St. Ives. SleepClinics and developmental playclasses. Newborn - 2yrs. Call:Janet (01354 695513)babygrowz.co.uk Happy FacesUnits 15 – 17 Skaters Way,

Werrington PE4 6NB.For 8mths – 5yrs. Educational play,refreshments and more. Call: Claire(01733 324851)

� Languages

Bonjour Bambini LanguageCourses PeterboroughLearn Italian: Age 4+ Sat 10am(1hr). Call: Rebecca (0795 178 5668)[email protected]

La Jolie Ronde58 Burleigh Road, St. Ives PE273DF. Introduction to French withsongs, rhymes and games. Age 5+Call: Anna Ireland (01480 382036).

�Music/Singing

Baby SongWestwood & RavensthorpeChildren’s Centre, Highlees PrimarySchool, Westwood PE3 7ER. For 0 - 12 mths, 11.30am - 12 noon.Encourages communication from anearly age. Come and have fun,bouncing baby on your knee andmoving to the words of the song!Call: 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 musicclasses for 0 - 5 years. All taughtby qualified musicians andteachers. Call: Karen (01480812469).musicforlittlepeople.co.ukMusical MinisHeritage Park Primary School,Park Farm, Stanground andAlwaltonFrom 6mths +. Introducing musicand percussion in a relaxedatmosphere. Parties. Call: JanieMcCormick (01778 570340)musicalminis.co.ukSing and SignSamuel Pepys School, St. Neots.For 6 - 18mths. Thursdays. Learnto communicate with your babyor toddler pre-speech. Call: JulieWarriner for details (01767691488) singandsign.com

Tiny TalkBrampton, Melbourn, Eltisley.Baby signing classes for allbabies and young toddlers.Class is 1 hr - ½ hr singing and

signing followed by ½ hr socialtime. Call: Carol (0795 1601107)[email protected]

Warboys Clap and Sing (includingToy Library)Warboys Community PrimarySchool - Community HallAll pre-schoolers welcome. Thurs1:45pm - 2:45pm (term time). Cost:£1 donation. Call: Kate Smith(01487824390).

� Yoga/Massage/Sleep

Antenatal YogaPregnancy Yoga classes in Bournon Thurs 7.30pm - 9pm. Call:Victoria (01954 204742)bumpstobabies.org

Development


16

� Children’s Entertainers/Parties

Basil’s Entertainments65, Great Northern Street,Huntingdon PE29 7HJ. ‘BasilBonkers’ the clown, Disco’s, Balloonmodelling, Bouncy Castles. (01480395005 / 07776 100666).

Colin Daines MMCMagic and balloon modelling.Member of the magic circle.Christmas parties a speciality(01480 212571).

Little Princess PamperParties24, Longthorpe Green,Peterborough. Choosefrom Princess or Butterflyfor age 3+. Contact:Michelle (01733 700035) Music To Grow ToBirthday parties cateredfor around Huntingdon/St.Ives areas. High qualitymusic-making for age 0 -5yrs. Contact: Kathryn(01353 662022)

musictogrowto.co.uk

Party at One LeisureOne Leisure Huntingdon,Ramsey, Sawtry, St. Ives and St.Neots.All One Leisure sites provide awide range of fun pool, soft playand sports birthday parties forunder 5’s and juniors. Contactyour local One Leisure site fordetails: Huntingdon: 01480388600, Ramsey: 01487 710275,Sawtry: 01487 832161, St. Ives:01480 388500, St. Neots: 01480388700 or visit oneleisure.net

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

BabyblissHuntingdon /Peterborough area.Infant Massage, Baby/ToddlerYoga, Baby & Child swimmingand First Aid courses. Call: KateStewart (07857 683291)[email protected] YogaHuntingdon Nursery School, AmburyRoad, Huntingdon PE29 1AD alsoat Time for Health St. Ives PE275BH (01480 461411). For mums &babies 6wks – mobile. Friendly,relaxed class. Fri 10am – 11.30am(term time). Call: Barbara Moorby(01480 380307).yoga4everybody.co.ukHolistic Baby Massage30, St. John’s Street,Peterborough PE1 5DD.For 0 - 5 yrs includingpremature babies andmothers suffering from PostNatal Depression.Workshops and PrivateTuition. Call: Goldie Khan(01733 897885).Pregnancy YogaOak Tree Centre,Huntingdon PE29 7HN.Wed 7pm – 8.30pm. Call:Barbara Moorby (01480380307)[email protected]

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 sleepmanagement advisor. Call: LindaMinett (01733 260833).

DebutotsGunthorpe Community Centre,Hallfields Lane PE4 7YH. Drama for age 2 – 4yrs. Tues9.45am – 10.45am, 6mths – 2yrs10.45am – 11.45am. Call: Paula

(01733 788148).DramaTots - From 2 - 5yrs, youngersiblings welcome, £4 per 50 minsession. Call: Liz: (01480 839112)[email protected] Stage Youth Theatre School71, Shakespeare Road, St. IvesPE27 6TT. For age 4+. Train in theperforming arts in a fun and friendlyenvironment. Call: Eve Webb(01480 461959) onstageyts.co.ukRaggamuffins Drama School Queen Elizabeth School hall, SchoolHill, Godmanchester PE29 2NB.For age 3 – 5 yrs. Call: Jessica(0781 700 2853) ragga-muffin.co.uk

Stagecoach Theatre Arts SchoolFor age 4 +. Learn to act, sing anddance and build confidence. ForHuntingdon classes contact: Jo(01353 667442) and Peterboroughcall: Ashleigh (01778 423553)www.stagecoach.co.ukStage Stars Theatre AcademyAlconbury, Cambourne, Ramsey,Sawtry and Stukeley Meadows Classes in drama, singing anddance for ages 3+. Call: 07807193182 www.stagestarsacademy.co.ukStars on Stage UKAlconbury, Woodston & OrtonWaterville. Dance and dramaclasses for various ages.Coursesrun over half term and summerholidays. For full details call: Sam &Hannah Black www.starsonstage.org.uk

Entertainment

Drama

YtÅ|Äç Év

vtá|ÉÇá

t áÑxv|t

Ä|àç


17

Family Eating Out

Reading / Story Time

Brewster’s Fun Factory &Restaurant (Highwayman)Colmworth Business Park, St Neotsalso at Hampton, Peterborough.Play zone. Cost: £2+. Kids menu.Call: (01480 408540).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.ukFrankie & Benny’sTowerfields, Kings Ripton Road,Huntingdon PE29 7EG. New YorkItalian style restaurant. Children’smenu available. Free colouringpack. 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,Baby Rhyme Time: Tues2pm-2.30pm. Call: (01733 864280). Buckden LibrarySports Centre, Burberry Road PE195UY. Rhymetime for under 5s andtheir parents/carers - alternateTuesdays (term time only) 2pm -2.30pm from 16th June 2009.Dogsthorpe Community LibraryCentral Avenue, Dogsthorpe,Peterborough PE1 4LH.Storytime and crafts: Thurs2.30pm-3pm. Call: (01733 864280). Eye LibraryCrowland Road, Eye, PeterboroughPE6 7TN. Storytime: Mon 10.30am -11am. Rhymetime and colouring:Mon 11am - 11.30am. Call: (01733864280).

Hampton Library6B Serpentine Green ShoppingCentre, Hampton, PeterboroughPE7 8DR. Baby Rhymetime: EveryTues 10.15am - 10.45am.Storytime: Fri 2.30pm-3pm. Call:(01733 864280).Huntingdon LibraryPrinces Street, Huntingdon PE293PH. Storytime: 18mths – 5 yrs,Weds 10.30am –11am.Orton District LibraryOrton Centre, Peterborough PE25RQ. Storytime: Tues10am-10.45am (term time only),every Thurs 10am - 10.45am andSat 11am - 11.45am. Rhymetime:Every Mon 10.30am -11am. Craft &Story Club on one Sat per mth11am - 12pm - call: (01733 864280)[email protected] upcoming dates.Peterborough Central LibraryBroadway, Peterborough PE1 1RXStorytime: Fri 2.15pm-2.45pm, Sat11am-11.20am. Baby Rhyme Time:Thurs 1.30pm-2pm. Craft Club forUnder 5’s: Tues 2.15pm – 2.45pm(FREE). Sunday storytime 2pm –2.30pm. Call: (01733 864280).Ramsey LibrarySchool Lane, Ramsey PE26 1AF.Storytime: 18mths–5 yrs. Thursays2pm - 2.30pm. Call: (0845 0455225).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 everyweek (term time) (01487 840266).Stanground Community LibrarySouthfields Avenue, PeterboroughPE2 8RZ. Storytime: Thurs2.15pm-2.45pm (01733 864280).St. Ives Library4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. IvesPE27 5BW. ABC/123 Bookcrawl,alternate Weds 10.30am - 11am(term time). Rhyme Time: alternate

Weds 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.Storytime and crafts: Friday11.30am - 12pm (01733 864280).Warboys LibraryHigh Street, Warboys PE28 2TA.For 18mnths - 5yrs. Storytime:Thurs10.30am – 11am.Werrington District LibraryStaniland Way, PE4 6JT.Storytime: Tues 2pm – 2.30pm.Baby Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm –2.45pm. Call: (01733 864280).Woodston LibraryOrchard Street, Peterborough PE29AL.Storytime: Tues 10am-10.30am. Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm– 2.45pm Call for details of craftclub. (01733 864280).Yaxley LibraryLansdowne Rd, Yaxley.Storytime: Alternate Thurs2.15pm–2.45pm (term time).Rhymetime: alternate Fri10.30am–11am (term time only).

Cambridgeshire ParentPartnership ServiceFor parents and carers of childrenand young people with specialeducational needs. ConfidentialAdvice Line: (01223 699214)www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/pps

Kidz with DifferencesA support group for parents andcarers of children with all types ofspecial needs. “We’re here tolisten.” Phone for details andsupport. Call: Mel Thomas (01480454588).

Special Needs


18

� Ballet/Dance

Brown’s Dance Centre286, Lincoln Road, Millfield,Peterborough PE1 2ND. For under5’s. Mon 4.15 – 5pm. Sat 9.30am or11.15am for 1hr. Cost: £3.75 persession. Call: (01733 554282).Dance StudioThe Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton,Peterborough PE3 8DX.For age 4+. Modern and Tap. Age3+ Babies Ballet (term times). Callfor timetables. (01733 842502).www.cresset.co.uk

Dance Supplies20, Bridge Street, St. Ives PE275EG. Authorised retailer (01480498174) dancesuppliesstives.co.ukKelly Marie’s Dance SuppliesUnit 2, Fishers Yard, Market Square,St. Neots PE19 2AF.Sizes from age 3. (01480 477212)kellymariesdancewear.co.ukLinda Allen School of DanceAlconbury, Kimbolton & SpaldwickBallet, Tap & jazz classes from 3½yrs. Call Linda (01480 861332)www.balletclass.org.uk

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:£3.50 per session. Call: NicolaStorton (01733 340003).Stage Door School of DanceSt. B’s Hall, YaxleyPre-School Ballet on Tuesdays.Call: Lesley (01733 244779)

Stageworks StudiosThe Towers, High Street, Buckden,St. Neots PE19 5TA.Toddler Dance: Tues 9.15am-10am,10am-10.45am, 10.45am –11.30am. Call: Yvette (01480812626) stageworksstudio.co.ukStar Dancewear46, Beech Drive, St. Ives PE276UB. Quality dancewear ataffordable prices. Call: Elaine(01480 382068).

Sunny StepsTime for Health, 8 Station Road,St. Ives PE27 5BH. For boys andgirls aged 2 - 4. Creative danceand movement. Wed/Thurs9.45am – 10.45am. Contact:Alison (01954 267378).Tu Danse StudiosNewark Road, Peterborough, PE15YD. Dance/ movement classes.Baby Boogie age 2½ +, NurseryBallet from age 3½, Funky Monkeysage 5+. New classes for 2009.Contact: Anita (01733 553830).

Wendy Burke School of DanceHartford, Huntingdon and Sawtry.For age 3yrs +. Ballet, Tap,Modern and Jazz Dance classes.Contact: Wendy (01487 822002)www.dance4it.com

� Football

Dribblers Football SchoolOne Leisure St Ives, WestwoodRoad. For ages 2+ years. Learnbalance, co-ordination, improveawareness and agility throughbasic football skills with aqualified coach. Call centre forcourse dates, times and prices(01480 388500).

Little DribblersOne Leisure Sawtry, Green EndRoad, Sawtry PE28 5UY.For ages 3 - 5 yrs. Learn balance,co-ordination, improveawareness and agility throughbasic football skills with aqualified coach. Call centre forcourse details, times and prices(01487 832161).

Little Kickers Pre-School FootballClassesPeterborough/Stamford. For 18mths– 5yrs. Children will learn soundfootball skills with a positiveintroduction to sport. For free tastersession call: (07976 179899)[email protected]

Little StrikersOne Leisure St Neots, BarfordRoad, Eynesbury, St Neots For ages 3 – 4 yrs. Learn balance,co-ordination; improveawareness and agility throughbasic football skills with aqualified coach. Call centre forcourse dates, times and prices(01480 388700).

Under 5’s FootballOne Leisure Huntingdon, StPeter’s Road. For ages 3 - 4 years. Learn balance,co-ordination; improveawareness and agility throughbasic football skills with aqualified coach. Call centre forcourse dates, times and prices(01480 388600).

� Gymnastics

Baby GymHuntingdon Gymnastics Club,Claytons Way PE29 1UT.Structured class for age 6 wks –2yrs. Fri 10.45am -11.30am £3. Forunstructured toddler classes (under5’s) with parents, Tues, Wed andThurs 10am–11am, 1.30–2.30pm.Sat 9am–10am, 10am–11am, 11am–12pm. Cost:£3.50 each session. Call: (01480523 43 - short number)[email protected]

Pre-School TrampoliningOne Leisure Huntingdon, St.Peter’s Road PE29 7DA.For age 2 - 4yrs. An introductorycourse in trampolining forchildren. Develop balance andco-ordination skills. Call centrefor course dates, times andprices (01480 388600).Sims Gymnastics19, Wainman Road, Woodston,Peterborough PE2 7BU.Play Gym age 0 – 5yrs Mon - Fri

Sports


19

9.30am – 11am. Gymmies age 3+Tues, Wed & Thurs (call for times).Call: Karen Sim (01733 235003/07742 398549) [email protected]

Tumble TotsFor 6mths - 7 yrs. For classes inPeterborough call: Amanda(01832 272127), St. Neots &Huntingdon, contact: Ann (01480411571), St. Ives - Karen (01353661255). www.tumbletots.com

� Ice Skating

Snow Babies - Planet Ice1 Mallard Road, Bretton,Peterborough, PE3 8YN. For 18mths - 5yrs.Structured classes tointroduce young children toice-skating. Always understrict supervision fromqualified coach. Cost: £4.40first child, second child only£1.50. Sun 10.00am-11.00am. Call: (01733260222) planet-ice.co.uk

�Martial Arts

Karate 4 KidsClasses at various locations, Forage 4+.Call: (01733 758118 / 07800985724) adrenalinemaritialarts.comLittle Ninja’s (Hicks Karate)Loxley Community Centre, Loxley,Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 5BW.Martial Arts Classes for age 3+.Saturday 9:15am. Call: AndrewHicks (01733 810043 / 07974196256) hickskarate.co.ukQi Kwan DoIdeal for boys and girls age 3+ Freetrial class, free uniform. Call: (0800043 0263) qikwando.comZanshin Black Belt AcademySt. Peter’s School, St. Peter’s Road,Huntingdon. Also in St. Ives, St.Neots and Earith. For age 4+.Karate is a fun way for children tokeep fit, gain confidence and learndiscipline. Call Linden for moredetails (07730 666796)www.startingkarate.com

� Swimming

Baby Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon,Ramsey, Sawtry and St.Neots.For 6 - 18 mths and 18mths - 3yrs. Introduces babies andtoddlers to aquatic activities. Callyour local One Leisure site fordetails: Huntingdon: 01480388600, Ramsey: 01487 710275,Sawtry@ 01487 832161, St. Neots:01480 388700 or visitwww.oneleisure.net

First StrokesGodmanchester Community Pool,Park Lane, Huntingdon PE29 2AG.Swimming lessons for all (babies toadult). For age 2½ upwards. Fri 9.30am – 11.30 am. (01480375145) www.firststrokes.com

FREE swimming for under 5’sOne Leisure Huntingdon,Ramsey, Sawtry, St. Ives and St.Neots. Free swimming for under 5’s. Callyour local One Leisure site fortimetables and details ofsessions available: Huntingdon:(01480 388600) Ramsey: (01487710275) Sawtry: (01487 832161)St. Ives: (01480 388500) St Neots:(01480 388700) oneleisure.net

Junior Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon,Ramsey, Sawtry, St. Ives and St.Neots. Qualified teaching staffhelp your child gain confidence,develop technique and enjoyswimming. Call your local OneLeisure site for details:Huntingdon: (01480 388600)

Ramsey: (01487 710275) Sawtry:(01487 832161) St Ives: (01480388500) St Neots: (01480 388700)or visit oneleisure.net

Kimbolton School SwimmingPool Kimbolton, PE28 0EA.The pool is open to the public allyear. General swimming forchildren under 8 years of age withparents. Lessons for over 5’s. Formore info and timetable detailscall: (01480 862276)kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

Merbabies Infant AquaticsSpring Common Pool,Huntingdon.From six weeks – pre-school.Call for details (01284828030)www.merbabies.co.uk

Water BabiesTeach your baby to swim atclasses in Huntingdon /BramptonFrom Newborn. Call: DebiHogston (01280 822 529)waterbabies.co.uk

Huntingdon Toy LibraryHuntingdon Nursery School, AmburyRd, Huntingdon PE29 1AD. Newborn – 5 years. Thurs 9am –11am, 12.45pm – 2.30pm. £1 peryear subs then 25p per toy. Termtime only. Call: Mary Mansfield(01480 375216).St. Neots Toy LibrariesButterfly Children’s Centre, WinhillsSchool, off Duck Lane, St. Neotsand Eatons Children’s Centre,Bushmead School, Eaton Socon, St.Neots. Mon -Thurs 8.45am - 4.30pmand Fridays 8.45am - 1.00pm. Call:(07825 365343).Toy LibraryWestwood & RavensthorpeChildren’s Centre, Highlees PrimarySchool, Westwood PE3 7ER. For 0 - pre-school, 9am - 10.45am.No charge and no booking needed.Call: Steph (01733 260833).

Toy Library


20

by Susan Elliot-WrightWhen you’re pregnant andspending every lunch hourwandering dewy-eyed aroundbaby departments packed withgorgeous things, it’s easy to seehow you can spend a fortuneeven before your baby is born,never mind the cost of the firstyear. But it is possible to kit yourbaby out without breaking thebank. Here’s how:

Talk to othermums about what itemsthey found most useful, andwhat just stayed in thecupboard. For example, youprobably don’t need a cribas well as a cot. And whilea Moses basket might bevery pretty as well as beinguseful for transporting yourbaby, a good car seat –which is essential – willprobably do just as well.

Before you shellout a fortune on the latestcot or high-tech buggy,consider buyingsecond-hand. Ebay willprobably be your firstoption, but don’t forget thelocal paper, cards in thenewsagent’s window and ofcourse car boot sales. Youcan often find these items,as well as highchairs,playpens and so on, inexcellent condition for much lessthan you’d pay in the shops.Some National Childbirth Trust(NCT) groups organise sales ofnearly new baby equipment –and they’re a great place to meetother mums and swapinformation and experience. Youcan order an information packonline. Visit their website atwww.nctpregnancyandbabycare.org.When it comes to buying a carseat, though, you should always

buy new. The Royal Society forthe Prevention of Accidents(RoSPA) warns thata second-hand car seat may notcomply with current safetystandards, or may even havebeen involved in an accident (notall damage will show), so it’s justnot worth taking a chance. Formore car safety advice, visit

www.rospa.comIf you’re only going to

use something once or twice - atravel cot, for example – do youreally need to buy one, or couldyou borrow from a friend.

If you’re buying new,shop around. Prices varyenormously and you can makegood savings by simply spendingthe morning on the internet orsearching through variouscatalogues to compare prices.

There are hundreds ofbaby books and manuals on themarket – borrow from the libraryor from friends rather thanbuying new. And check out allthose baby magazines youbought while you were pregnant- they may well contain theinformation you’re looking for.

For clothes, go to carboot sales. Babies grow out ofthings so quickly that it’s easyto pick up good quality clothesthat have only been worn onceor twice. Boot sales are alsogreat for baby baths,fireguards, changing tables,slings, highchairs, playpens,toys, etc.Invest in a blender so you canmake your own healthybabyfood and freeze it.

Using real terrynappies can work out cheaperthan using disposables,especially if you can use themagain for your next baby.

Childcare – userelatives and friends wherepossible and join a babysittingcircle so you can return thefavour rather than paying anhourly rate.

Resist the temptationto buy designer clothes – shecan’t read the label, she’ll growout of them in no time, and

they all look the same with babyrice smeared down the front!

For details of local NCT NearlyNew Sales at Huntingdon, emailNadia Ralph [email protected] St. Neots district email:[email protected]& for Peterborough call: 0844 2436240 (Option1). Further details can be found on theNCT website:nctpregnancyandbabycare.org�

10 ways to cut the cost of having a baby


21

10 ways to cut the cost of having a baby

Maths and English

Study Programmes

Kumon programmes:

work at a pace tailored

to your child’s needs

develop invaluable study

habits and concentration

boost their confidence

complement the

school curriculum

Contact your local

Instructor today.

Godmanchester Josephine Becker

01480 353635

Peterborough WestLarissa Clay

01780 759090

St Neots and

the EtonsPauline Knowler

01767 316746

How important is your child’s education?

Every child can shine

kumon.co.uk

0800 854 714

importantHow is importantyour child’s education?

the Etons

St Neots and

01780 759090

Larissa Clay

Peterbor

01480 353635

Josephine Becker

Godmanchester

school curriculum

e httnemelpmoc

boost their confidence

habits and concentration

y dutselbaulavnipoleved

s needsto your child’

d eroliatecapatakrow

ogrammes:Kumon pr

ogrammesStudy Pr

Maths and English

your child’s education?

the Etons

St Neots and

01780 759090

Larissa Clay

estough WPeterbor

01480 353635

Josephine Becker

Godmanchester

01767 316746

shine

Pauline Knowler

the Etons

.Instructor todayInstructor today.

Contact your local

school curriculum

Every child can

0800 854 714

kumon.co.uk

01767 316746

Pauline Knowler

the Etons

T: 01635 298326

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. Open10am - 6pm. Call: 01763 26 22 26.www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk

The Raptor FoundationThe Heath, St. Ives Road,Woodhurst, Huntingdon PE283BT. Daily flying displays. Cost:Under 2’s FREE. Age 2 -5 £1.25.Adults: £4.50. Call: (01487 741140)www.raptorfoundation.org.ukWood Green Animal CentreKing’s Bush Farm, London Road,Godmanchester PE29 2NH.Animal re-homing centre. Children’splay area, pet supplies and shop.Open 10am – 4pm daily. (08701 9040 90) www.woodgreen.org.uk �

Wildlife/Animals


22

Bring the children for a superb trip! Thomas runsfrom Wansford to Yarwell and back (20 mins – idealfor toddlers). The NVR’s larger steam loco also isrunning to Peterborough and back for those who

want a longer thrill!

Free parking, shop and excellent café!Thomas - Easter April 2nd-5th. Steam services every Sunday.


23

Shepreth Wildlife Parkis going tiger crazy in 2010With the opening of their brandnew Ringo’s Play Barn, staff atShepreth will be making the mostof its function room for the animalparties planned for the yearahead.As well as the award winning‘Tiger Day’ on 4th August,Shepreth Wildlife Park will also behosting a series of fun filledevents, including the opening of‘Bunny City’ and their traditionalfour-day Easter egg hunt over theEaster weekend, lots of primatefun and games at the annual

Lemur Funday on 3rd June andthe ‘Tiger swimathon’ in theAutumn.The animal fun doesn’t stopthere either, with an influx ofnew arrivals set to explore theirnew surroundings at the wildlifepark, including Azara’s agouti,who will be joining theRed-bellied tamarins on MonkeyIsland, along with four Littleegrets making friends in thenew ibis exhibit, and a malesnowy owl to pair up with theresident female. But by far themost exciting news this Spring isthe expansion of the SheprethWildlife Park ‘Polecat BreedingProgramme’ in the NativeSpecies Wood. After thesuccessful release of last yearskits back into the wild, a newbreeding pair has just joined theprogramme, extending theproject throughout four of thepark’s existing enclosures. Thekeepers at Shepreth now waitin anticipation for lots morebabies this summer!

Finally, Animal Manager, RebeccaWillers, will be swimming her12km tiger swimathon on 8thSeptember, in preparation for thebig Channel attempt in 2011, all inaid of saving tigers in the wild.So there couldn’t be a better timeto visit Shepreth Wildlife Park,especially with the recent launchof their cost-saving ‘SeasonTickets’, re-vamped AdoptionPackages and extended AnimalExperience portfolio, all availablefrom their information packedwebsite at:www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk.

Shepreth

Wildlife

Park

.co.uk

Tel : 01763 26 22 26

Come rain or shine with our

NEW! Ringo’s Play Barn

... The place to be in 2010!

Jolly TotsBe green come by Train: Shepreth station Kings Cross Line

FUN ALL DAY, EVERYDAY, RAIN OR SHINE ~ FREE HOT DRINK WITH THIS AD

SheprShepr

SheprShepr

W

... The place to be in 2010! ... The place to be in 2010! ... The place to be in 2010! ... The place to be in 2010! ... The place to be in 2010! ... The place to be in 2010! ... The place to be in 2010! ... The place to be in 2010!

YYDAYDAY, EVER, EVERYDAY DA DAYALLALL DAFUN rain: Shepreth station Kings Cross LineTBe green come by


el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26TTTTel : 01763 26 22 26Tel : 01763 26 22 26Tel : 01763 26 22 26... The place to be in 2010! ... The place to be in 2010!

, RAIN OR SHINE ~ FREE HOTYrain: Shepreth station Kings Cross Line


el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26el : 01763 26 22 26ADTHIS WITH DRINK , RAIN OR SHINE ~ FREE HOT

otsTJolly


Caring

for

a f

ost

er

chi

ld r

equi

res

your

patienc

e,

your

tim

e a

nd y

our

spare

room

.

So if

you

thin

k yo

u’ve

got

a little s

pace in

your

life

and

woul

d lik

e t

o learn

more

about

fost

ering

,

ple

ase

call 0800 0

52 0

078

or

visi

t w

ww

.cam

bri

dgesh

ire.g

ov.

uk

ww

w.c

ambridgesh

ire.g

ov.

uk


jolly tots 24 page spring issue 9_final

Documents

page spring issue

springissue of jolly

talented jolly tots

n ejolly tots

extracurricular interestsfor

information telephone

baby toddlerplaygroups

mythird baby