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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

Kimbolton School

For more information telephone 01480 860505or 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

For more information:Call us: 01234 771597

Visit our website: www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk

• Indoor, Outdoor Playground!

• Fire Engine, Tractor, Pony Rides!

• Bungee, Trampolines & Quad Bikes!

New for 2011... Animal Encounters! Handle a snake, get up close to a spider, cuddle a hedgehog on WEDNESDAYS over the holidays

All inclusive entrance: £8.00 Children £6.00 Adults

at Thurleigh Farm & Adventure Playground!

Plus Weekly Programme

23rd July Mini Beast Detectives

30th July Wizarding Week

6th August Gruffalo Hunt

13th August Knights & Princesses

20th August Kids Olympics

27th August Pirate Mania

3 month membership for a child is only £16!


Summer is the chance for families to gettogether and not only have some fun daysout, but also for children to experiencesomething new. Will this be the year youlook back on and remember their first ponyride or a role in theatre school? There arelots to choose from, so take a look at ourlisting and adverts for more details.

Are you thinking about going outfor a family meal with your little ones? Foradvice on how to make it an enjoyableexperience, read ‘Eating out with underfives’ on page 15.

Do you chat with your childrenabout what they watch on TV? Read thefascinating results of a surveycommissioned by Chapman EntertainmentLtd along with advice from an expert onmaking the most of TV watching time.

Turn to page 6 for your chance towin an ‘Off to School’ pack courtesy ofEasy2name. Enjoy your summer! Best wishes,

Ruby Speechley Founder/Editor Tel: 01480 [email protected]

News & Special Offers

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Art & Craft 6Baby / Toddler Playgroups 6Childcare 9Days Out 10Development 11Drama 12Entertainment 16Family Eating Out 16Reading / Story Time 16Special Needs 17Sports 17Toy Library 22Wildlife/Animals 22

Welcome to the Summerissue of Jolly Tots!

Eating out with under fivesHow to choose your child’s firstshoes

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Crazy Glazy is a Ceramic Café providing an ambient setting for the whole family to enjoy Cuppas, Cakes & Crafty Creations, allowing customers to paint a ready made unglazed

piece of pottery whilst enjoying light refreshments.

Opening HoursMonday 10.30 – 5, Tuesday & Wednesday – CLOSED

Thursday 10.30 – 5, Friday 10.30 – 5, Saturday 10.30 – 5Sunday 11.30 – 4 November & December / March – August ONLY

(We will open on other Sundays by prior arrangement for group bookings of 15 or more)

01480 350863 / [email protected] 43 Cambridge Street, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 2AY

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New book by nutritionist Amanda Ursell Amanda Ursell’s Baby & Toddler Food Bible Your Essential Guide to Feeding Your Child for Their First Four Years (Hay House, £11.99).

To get 20% off RRP go to: www.hayhouse.co.uk or call0208 9621230 and use the offer code PP07 to also get freep&p. Offer ends 31st July 2011. - A complete guide to baby and toddler nutrition from the UK’sleading nutritionist, Amanda Ursell - Includes 200 healthy recipes that are quick and easy- Covers every aspect of weaning and healthy eating for babies and toddlers, including picky eaters - Packed full of nutritional information, including food allergies. The list of what foods to introduce to yourchild and when can be daunting, especially in this day and age when everything from food safety toallergies dictate certain rules. Written by the UK’s leading nutritionist, Amanda Ursell, while she was caring for her own baby andtoddler, everything in this book has been tried and tested and is suitable for busy, working parents!

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Sunday 18th September 2011at Woodgreen Animal Centre, Huntingdon

10am - 3pm(see advert on page 10 for more details)

Easy2name Giveaway!Win one of five ‘Off to School’ sets

Plus 10% off even if you don’t win!

We have FIVE Easy2name Off to School sets to giveaway - each set is worth £17.90 and contains: 30

waterproof stickers, 30 iron on nametapes, 1 set of shoecovers, 1 bag tag and 1 shoe bag -

all personalised with your choice of name. turn to page 6 for details on how to enter!

Children’s Nearly New SaleSunday June 26 · 1pm - 3pmLittle Paxton Village Hall Off High St

Little Paxton St Neots PE19 6EYBaby, children & maternity clothes, toys etc. Book a stall (£8 inc. table) Call Karen: 07577 [email protected]

Peterborough Festival 25 June – 10 July

There are many events within the Festival periodwhich offer great fun for all the family.

Heritage FestivalPeterborough Cathedral and precincts,

Peterborough25 -26 June, 10 am – 5 pm daily. FREE. Over300 costumed re-enactors, period market stalls,historical displays, craft activities and more.

Architects of Air: Levity IIICathedral Square, PeterboroughFriday 1 July – Monday 4 July

11 am – 5 pm daily (last admittance 4.45)£2, pay at entrance.

Stimulating fun for all ages.

All the latest news on Festival events atwww.vivacity-peterborough.com


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Crafty Monkey12, Moores Walk, St. NeotsPottery painting and craft studio. Babyhand and footprints, make a bear,birthday parties and more! Open Mon -Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm. Contact Chrissy(01480 219222)www.mycraftymonkey.comCrazy Glazy43, Cambridge St., Godmanchester Ceramic Cafe - decorate a ready madepiece of unglazed pottery. For all ages.Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat10.30am - 5pm. Sun 11.30am - 4pm.Closed Tues/Wed. Parties catered for.Call: Zy (01480 350863) Messy PlayScout Hut, Ramsey. For Under 5’s todevelop their creative side. Soft play:Tues 9.30am – 11.30am, Wed1pm-2.30pm. General Play: Fri 9.30am– 11.30am (term time). Call: SarahAbraham (01487 813279).

Original CeramicsPottery painting in Hampton,Peterborough. All ages. Parties cateredfor. Call: Justine (07951 473299)

Baby Lounge - Time for Health8 Station Road, St Ives, PE27 5BH.For babies up to 15mths. Fri 10.45am– 12.00pm. Cost: £3 per mum.Refreshments, buggy space and toys(01480 461411). Baby Lounge Extra -For 0 - 2yrs. Fri 3.30pm - 4.45pm.Cost: £3. Call: (01480 461411).Baby PlaytimeBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 -12mths. Tues 9.30am - 11am, just dropin (term time). Stay and Play, 0 - 5yrs1.15pm - 2.45pm. Book your place(term time). Call: (01733 452600).Brampton Baby & Toddler GroupBrampton Community Centre.

For 0-5 yrs. Every Mon 9.30 -11.30am(term time). Cost £2 per session. Arts& crafts, role play, singing, floor toysfor all ages. Healthy snacks and drinks.Call Katie on (01480 355433) or followus on FacebookBrampton PlaygroupThe Church Hall, Brampton.For age 2 - 5yrs. Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri9.15am - 3pm (term time). Call: JoanMiles (Supervisor) (01480 350588). Brewster Babes Post Natal GroupBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 -6mths. Varied programme of guestspeakers and subjects. Fri 1.30pm -2.30pm. Just turn up. Call: (01480461411).Buckden Pre-School PlaygroupMillennium Hall, Burberry Road,Buckden. Friendly and happy setting.Rising 2s: Tues and Thurs 1.15pm -2.45pm, 3 - 5yrs Mon - Fri 9a.m -12pm. Lunch club every day 12pm -1pm. Call: Sarah (07941 671 999)[email protected]

Art & Craft

Baby / Toddler Playgroups

Five Off to School sets to WIN!(Plus 10% off even if you don’t)

We have FIVE Easy2name Off to School sets to giveaway - each set is worth £17.90 and contains: 30waterproof stickers, 30 iron on nametapes, 1 set ofshoe covers, 1 bag tag and 1 shoe bag - allpersonalised with your choice of name.

The brilliant stickers will stay stuck even through thedishwasher and microwave so ideal for lunchboxes and waterbottle labelling. The iron on Easytapes will get all that uniform labelled in minutes.

To enter: Email [email protected] with EASY2NAME GIVEAWAY in thesubject box. Please state the name of your child and choose from red, blue or pink for your set. Even if you are not lucky enough to win one of these great prizes you will still receive a 10% discount codefrom Easy2name. All entries must be received by 31st August 2011. Terms and conditions available on ourwebsite www.jollytotsmagazine.co.uk. See the Easy2name advert on p23.


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BushbabiesChristchurch, Benstead, OrtonGoldhay, Peterborough PE2 5JJ.Newborn - 5yrs. Tues 9.45am -11.15am (term time only). Call: TeresaMacLean (01733 452690). 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 andcoffee for the adults. Arts & Crafts andfloor 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, £4 familyticket. (01480 388922). Butterfly Children’s CentreWinhills School, off Duck Lane, St.Neots PE19 2DX. For age 0-5, Mon -Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am -1pm. Contact: (01480 358350)Chatterbox Toddler GroupMemorial Hall, School Lane, Alconbury.Fri 9am - 11am. Juice/hot drinks andbiscuits provided. Call: Vicky Brown(07775 777091).Cyril’s Acorn ClubOne Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road.For 0 – 5 yrs. Soft play equipment,climbing frames, tunnels, slides, hoops,bean bags and balls. Thurs 10.30am –12.00pm term time only. FREE forunder 1’s. Call: (01480 388500).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/Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am(term times). Cost: £1 per family. Call:Captain Beverley (01733 240130).Goldhay Mums & TotsGoldhay Community Centre, 105,Paynels, Orton Goldhay, PeterboroughPE2 5QP. Newborn - 4yrs Tues 10am-11-30am, Tots Singing - Thurs 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, PE28

2BJ. Arts & Crafts on Tues 10am -11.45am & Thurs 9am - 11am (inc.holidays). Craft, free play and singing.Refreshments available. Cost: £2 perfamily. Call: Damianne Redpath(Thurs - 07593 552553).Houghton & Wyton PreschoolPlaygroup For age 2 yrs 9 mths - 4yrs. Mon – Fri 9am – 3.30pm (termtime). Call: (07949 943691)www.houghtonandwytonpreschool.org.ukHuntingdonshire 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(01733 452690).Leo’s Pre-school MorningsOne Leisure Huntingdon and OneLeisure St Neots. Relaxed andsociable sessions which include use ofLeo's Funzone plus other fun

activities.Term time only. For reducedprices, times and dates visitwww.leosfunzone.co.ukLittle AngelsBerkley Street Methodist Church,Eynesbury, St. Neots PE19 2NB.Newborn - 4 years. Wednesdays (termtime only) 1pm to 2.45. Free play withlots of floor and table top toys.Refreshments provided, no fee justdonations. Call Ellice (01480 474062) /email: [email protected]

Little Lambs Toddler GroupSalem Baptist Church, High Street,Ramsey PE26 1AB. Toddlers: EveryThurs 9.30am-11am (term time). Call:Jo Smith (01487 711109). Little Monkeys House of FunOne Leisure Ramsey, Abbey Road. ForUnder 5’s. Bouncy castle, ball pooland soft play area. Wed 9.30am –11.30am (term time only). FREE forunder 1’s. Call: (01487 710275) Little Rainbows Babies and ToddlerClub Eatons Community Centre, EatonScon, St. Neots. For age 0 - 5. Wed9.30am - 11am. Open all year inc.holidays. Cost: £2.25 per child, 50p

: Email [email protected] with EASY2NAME GIVEAWAY in thesubject box. Please state the name of your child and choose from red, blue or pink for your set.

St Neots & District NCT

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Playday Nursery has been running since 1999 andwas registered to care for 13 children at any onetime. We have now expanded our setting toprovide care and education to up to 40 childrenaged between 0 to 8 years old.

“We are very excited with the prospect ofmoving forward and the challenge to become alarger setting whilst still maintaining theatmosphere of a family unit,” said Rasila Panchal,

manager of Playday Nursery. “Our provisionwill provide modern facilities for the children andthe staff as well as making it suitable for specialneeds users. We have a duty to ensure that ourprovision complies with the learning anddevelopment requirements, safeguarding andpromoting children’s welfare requirements(employing suitable people, providing suitablepremises, environment and equipment; efficientorganisation and documentation).

“I am delighted with the chance to expandour childcare service. The creation of additionalchildcare at Playday Nursery will significantlyimpact the lives of parents and children. Parentswill have access to affordable, high qualitychildcare and the children will have exciting, funactivities to take part in which will develop theirself-esteem and social skills in a safe andstimulating environment, giving them a chance tothrive.

“The expansion will enable us to provideseparate rooms for the different age groups andprovide children with a safe and secureenvironment in which to interact and explore richand diverse learning and developmentopportunities.

“During school holidays we provide carefor children of primary school age depending onthe availability of places.”

Call 01480 390437 for more details

Summertime Fun at Thurleigh Farm & Adventure Playground

With six weeks of the school summer holidays looming, there is no scope for the children to be boreddown at Thurleigh Farm & Adventure Playground. Commencing with a week of mini beast detectivesfrom Saturday 23rd July, the farm is running its six week activity programme of different weeklythemes. Let the littlies explore the woods in search of bugs and creepy crawlies before turning yourhand to wizarding with a craft week in honour of the latest Harry Potter release. Early August takes ona Gruffalo twist followed by a week of knights & princesses and then pirate mania. Finally, notforgetting the sporting accolades of next summer, the farm will be running its own kids Olympics – socome on down and get into training!Following on from its success over Easter, Chris Welbourn from “Animal Encounters” will be inresidence every Wednesday. An opportunity for visitors to see and learn more about the antics of atarantula, get up close to a snake or cuddle a hedgehog. All this plusthe Farm’s usual holiday timetable of tractor trailer, pony & fire enginerides plus the indoor and outdoor play areas and animals.The farm operates an all inclusive entrance price of just £8 per child(£6.50 for the 3’s and under) and £6 an adult. Alternatively there is avery attractive 3 month membership which equates to the cost of twovisits.For further information about specific events, telephone: 01234 771597 or visit www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk see advert on page 2


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adult (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, singing and trips. Cost: £1.50 perfamily, includes drink/snack for all.Call: Kim Connor (01733 311156 viachurch office).Moonlight Hare’s Baby & Toddler GroupPeterborough Central LibraryFor 0 – 5 yrs. Every Thurs 10:30 –11:15 am (inc. hols). A free, drop-insession run jointly by PeterboroughMuseum and Peterborough CentralLibrary. Each week a different museumobject is introduced and exploredthrough story, rhythm and rhyme. CallCarol Law on (01733 864 700).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. Thurs 9.30am –11am. Cost: 50p per family,refreshments provided (01480 411665)[email protected] 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. 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) The 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 - 1pm,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.ukThistle TotsThistle Drive Playcentre, WessexClose, Stanground PE2 8HZ. For 0 -5yrs. Thurs & Fri 1.15pm - 2.30pm.Book your place (term time). Call:(01733 567160).Tiddlers and ToddlersJubilee Hall, Eaton Socon, St. Neots.Est. 30 yrs. Friday 9.30am – 11.30am(term time). Call: Margaret Birchall(01480 215695) Benny (07980 810313).TiddlywinksSt. Andrews Church, Alwalton, nearPeterborough PE7 3UU.For Under 5’s and their parents/carers.Mon 9.30am-11.30am (term time).Singalongs, stories, toys andrefreshments. Call: Liz or MalcolmIngham (01733 239289).

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

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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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Baby CafeBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. Help andadvice on breastfeeding your babyfrom local health visitors and nurserynurses. Mon 1pm - 2.30pm (plus babyweighing). Telephone before arriving.Call: (01733 452600). Stanground

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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.ukHoughton 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.ukLeo’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.See advert on back page for specialoffers during the summer holidays.Call: (01480 388600).www.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 venue

Children’s Centre, 31a Chapel Street,PE2 8JF. Tues 1.30pm - 3pm (plusbaby weighing). Please telephonebefore arriving. Call: 01733 452610).Childcare Information Service forCambridgeshireLocal information about: childcare.Support for families. (0845 04 54 014)www.opportunity-lnks.org.uk

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Active AnticsHighlees Primary School Hall, AshtonRoad, Westwood PE3 7ER.For 0 - 4 yrs, Wed 10am - 11am (termtime only.) Fun movement activities.Build sensory and motor skills. Call:Lynn Boness (01733 295864).Activity World & Toddler WorldPadholme Road East, Peterborough,PE1 5XH. Indoor play. SeparateToddler World. Open 9.30am –5.30pm. Closed Tues. Parties catered

for. Call: (01733 314446)www.activityworld.co.ukBarracudasActivity day camps for age 4 ½ - 16yrsin Huntingdon and Kimbolton. For afree colour brochure call: (0845 1235299) 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 – 8 yrs.Soft Play Centre. Mon 10am – 1pm.Call: (01733 265705).

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� Developmental PlayBabygrowzHuntingdon.. Sleep Clinics anddevelopmental play classes. Newborn- 2yrs. Call: Janet (01354 695513)www.babygrowz.co.uk Dance and MovementBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 12mths -5yrs. Thurs 1.15pm - 2.15pm. Justdrop in (term time). Call: 01733452600.

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La Jolie RondeFrench Open Centre, 58 BurleighRoad, St. Ives PE27 3DF. Introductionto French with songs, rhymes and

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for children’s parties. Free entry foradults and children under 1. Open 7days a week. See advert on backpage for special offers during thesummer holidays. Call: (01480388700) www.leosfunzone.co.ukWhale 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 Broadway Theatre46 The Broadway, Peterborough, PE11RT. Productions for children. To bookcall Box office: (0844 850 0 850).www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.ukThe Cresset TheatreRightwell, Bretton Centre,Peterborough PE3 8DX

games. Age 5+ Call: Anna Ireland(01480 382036).

�Music/Singing

Clap & Sing / Parachute PlayBaptist Church, High Street, Somersham, Huntingdon.For newborn – 5yrs. Song andmovement to stimulate babies. Wed9.15am – 10.30am, 10.15am –11.30am (term time only).Pre-enrolment. Voluntary donation.Call: Trisha (01487 741456).Music for Little 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.Parties. Call: Janie McCormick (01778570340) www.musicalminis.co.uk


Sing and SignSamuel Pepys School, St. Neots. For6 - 18mths. Thursdays. Learn tocommunicate with your baby or toddlerpre-speech. Call: Julie Warriner fordetails (01767 691488)www.singandsign.comTiny TalkWhaddon, Cambourne, Histon &Brampton. Baby signing classes for allbabies and young toddlers. Class is 1hr - ½ hr singing and signing followedby ½ hr social time. Call: Carol (07951601107) [email protected] TotsBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 - 5yrs.Wed 10am - 11am. Just turn up (termtime) Call 01733 452600).Warboys Clap and Sing (includingToy Library)Warboys Community Primary School -Community Hall. All pre-schoolerswelcome. Thurs 1.45pm - 2.45pm(term time). Cost: £1 donation. Call:Kate Smith(01487 824390).

Pregnancy YogaOak Tree Centre, Huntingdon PE297HN. 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 mths keepingyou awake at night, contact theWestwood & Ravensthorpe Children’sCentre sleep management advisor.Call: Linda Minett (01733 260833).

DramaTots - From 2 - 5yrs, youngersiblings welcome, £4 per 50 minsession. Call: Liz: (01480 839112)www.dramatots.co.ukOn Stage Youth Theatre School71, Shakespeare Road, St. Ives PE27

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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] 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).

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Teaching your baby to swim could save their lifeSummer’s just around the corner and the combination ofholidays, sunshine, water and children is a seductive, butpotentially lethal, mix. Drowning remains the third highestcause of accidental death among children in the UK, and33% of child drownings occur in or near the home tochildren under six. Moreover, a recent study revealed thatmore under 5s know how to play a computer game thanswim - so it’s vital to get your little one into a pool as soonas you can. With progressive training, even very youngbabies can be taught life saving skills, such as turningonto their backs or swimming to the nearest solid objectfollowing a sudden submersion.Swimming is one of the most complete and beneficialactivities, as well as being one of the few things you cando from birth - as long as the water’s warm enough.Generally, however, babies start swimming at around sixweeks, when their mums feel able to bring them.There’s no need to have taken your baby for theirimmunisations first, but if you have any concerns checkout the NHS Choices website. If your baby was bornpremature, then you should consult your doctorbeforehand – as you should if you have any other medicalconcerns.

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Swimming is excellent for stimulating your baby’seating and sleeping patterns. The multi- awardwinning Water Babies course teaches using voicecommands, and learning to respond to these isexcellent for your baby’s mental development.Lessons last half an hour, and although they mightlook very gentle, each provides your baby with acomplete physical work out – exercising andstrengthening lots of muscles they’d never even findon land!It’s also fantastic for strengthening the bond betweenthe two of you. Lots of mums (and dads) find thatbecoming confident in water makes them moreconfident on land. Others say the best thing is findingan activity to do together that they and their babyboth adore. With an emphasis on having fun, lessonsare generally very sociable occasions and often yoursession will extend beyond the pool as you and therest of your class move to the nearest café for coffeeand cake – or an ice-cream in the park - whilst(blissfully) most of your babies doze.For more information on Water Babies classes inBuckden, Colmworth, Caldecote and Cambridge, callDebi Hogston on 01933 651790 or 07814059594,email: [email protected] or visitwww.waterbabies.co.uk.



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When we take our little ones toa restaurant, we hope they’llchat pleasantly over the meal,display excellent table mannersand sit politely at the tablewithout complaining thatthey’re bored. But when eatingout is a new experience, it cansometimes be a challenge toget them to even sit still for tenminutes. So how can you makeeating out with your kids anenjoyable and rewardingactivity? Eating at home is obviouslyless formal than eating out, soexplain that we behavedifferently when we’re in arestaurant because dining outis a special occasion where wecan dress up and enjoy nicefood together in attractivesurroundings. Have a practice run at home.Lay the table with a cloth, nicecutlery, candles and flowers,then dim the lights and put onsome soft music. Instead ofone main meal, serve threesmaller courses, soup,perhaps, followed by a maincourse then fruit or ice-cream.You could even pretend to bethe waitress! They’ll love theritual and it’ll get them used tositting at the table for longerthan usual. Make sureeveryone’s on best behaviour –don’t let dad slurp his soup andlaunch his peas across theroom with his fork! Start with child-friendlyestablishments such as pizzarestaurants with waited serviceso they can get used toordering food from a menu and

saying please and thank you tostaff. Next, try family orientatedrestaurants such as thepub/steakhouse chains. Beforelong, they’ll be ready for moreformal dining. Chinese, Indianand Italian restaurants oftenwelcome children, but may nothave the same family-friendlyfacilities as the big chains. Young children may get boredso, if the restaurant doesn’talready provide these, takesome colouring or puzzlebooks to keep them occupied,and try not to let the meal dragon for too long. If your kidsare well-behaved and happy,they’ll be a big hit withrestaurant staff and otherdiners!

A taste of what’s on offer: The ‘children’s menu’ oncemeant a choice of sausages orchicken nuggets, but thesedays family-friendly restaurantsoffer increasingly appealingand varied kids menus:

Featured Restaurant: Brewers Fayre & Fun Factory(The Highwayman) ColmworthBusiness Park, St. Neots (seeadvert opposite). Choice often different mains fromchicken dinner, Sunday roastand beef and onion pie tocreate your own pizza (all£3.99 - extra 50p for roastdinner available on Sunday’sonly). Meal deal is £4.50 andincludes a choice of fourdesserts. No age restrictionon this menu.

Fayre & Square - Pick ‘n’ Mixmenu £3.50, choice of fourmains and four sides includingomelete, burger, jacket potatoand rice with beans or veg.Desserts from 99p. No agelimit stated. Pizza Express – Piccolo Menu£6.25 for three courses and adrink. Mains include choice ofpastas and pizzas served withside salad. Activity sheetprovided. No age limit stated. Frankie and Benny’s – Menusfor under 11s: Kids (£3.95) andJunior (£6.45) for main courseand dessert. Mains includechicken, sausages, burgers,pizzas. Served with fries andbeans, salad or veg. Activitypack provided. Organicbabyfood available. Prezzo – Children’s Menu£4.95 for three courses and adrink. Mains include pizza,pasta and chicken. There mustbe one adult ordering a mainmeal for every two children’smeals ordered. No age limitstated. Harvester - Young GuestsMenu (under 10s) £4.19 formain course – choice includedsteak, scampi, pasta, andrisotto-stuffed mushroom –served with peas or beans,potatoes (baby new, jacket,mashed, wedges or fries) andunlimited salad. Call before you go to checkwhether they have high chairs,baby changing facilities etc.available to mums and dads.

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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.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

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6TT. For age 4+. Train in theperforming arts in a fun and friendlyenvironment. Call: Eve Webb (01480461959) onstageyts.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

� RestaurantsBrewster’s Fun Factory &Restaurant (Highwayman)Colmworth Business Park, St Neotsalso at Hampton, Peterborough. Pubrestaurant. Fun Factory within, cost:£2+. Kids menu. Call: (01480 408540).Fayre & SquareHartford Mill, Wyton, Hartford PE282AA. Family pub restaurant. Kidsmenu. Baby change/highchairs.Call: (01480 414311).Frankie & Benny’sTowerfields, Kings Ripton Road,Huntingdon PE29 7EG. New YorkItalian style restaurant. Children’smenu 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.Rhyme Time: Tues 2pm - 2.30pm.Story and Rhyme time: Sat 10.30am -11am. Call: (01733 864294). Dogsthorpe Community LibraryCentral Avenue, Dogsthorpe,Peterborough PE1 4LH.Storytime: Thurs 2pm - 2.30pm. Call:(01733 864300).

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Storytime: Mon 2pm–2.30pm.Rhymetime:(0 - 18mths) alternate Tues11am–11.30am (term time).Thorney LibraryChurch Street, Thorney, Peterborough,PE6 0QB. Rhymetime: Friday 11am -11.30am. Under 5’s Storytime: Friday11.30am - 12pm. Call:(01733 864542).Warboys LibraryHigh Street, Warboys PE28 2TA.For 18mths - 5yrs. Storytime:Thurs10.30am – 11am.Werrington District LibraryStaniland Way, PE4 6JT.Storytime: Tues & Thurs 2pm –2.30pm. Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm –2.45pm. Call: (01733 864282).Woodston LibraryOrchard Street, Peterborough PE29AL.Storytime: Tues 10am -10.30am,Thurs 10.30am - 11am. Rhyme Time:Wed 2.15pm – 2.45pm Call: (01733864304).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/ppsSmall StepsFor 0 - 5 years, Fri 12.30pm - 2.30pm.For more info email:[email protected]

� 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).

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Eye LibraryCrowland Road, Eye, PeterboroughPE6 7TN. Storytime: Mon 10.30am -11am. Rhyme Time: Mon 11am -11.30am. Call: (01733 864142).Hampton Library6B Serpentine Green ShoppingCentre, Hampton, Peterborough PE78DR. Rhymetime: Tues 9.30am -10am, 10.15am - 10.45am. Storytimefor under 7’s: Fri 2.30pm-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 time).Orton District LibraryOrton Centre, Peterborough PE2 5RQ.Storytime: Tues 10am -10.45am (termtime only), every Thurs 10am -10.45am (all year round) Sat 11am -11.30am. Rhymetime: Mon 10.30am-11am. Call: (01733 864296).Peterborough Central LibraryBroadway, Peterborough PE1 1RXStorytime: Fri 2.15pm - 2.45pm, Sat11am -11.30am & 2.15pm - 2.45pm.Storytime Plus (inc. craft): Tues 2pm -2.45pm, Wed 10.30am - 11am. RhymeTime: Thurs 1.30pm-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: Alternate Weds 2.15pm –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: (for up to18mnths) Weds 10.30am – 11am(term time only).St. Neots LibraryPriory Lane, St. Neots PE19 2BH.

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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.ukNew Road StudiosNew Road, St. Ives, PE27 5BG.Dance, singing and drama. Danceparties Call : Lucie (01480 493111).Peterborough Academy of Dance19, Abbotsbury, Orton Malborne,Peterborough PE2 5PS. Variousclasses for under fives. Call: JillDawson (01733 234 555).Saldance Theatre Arts27, Fenlake Business Centre,Peterborough PE1 5BQ.Mums & Toddlers: Thurs 1.15pm.Pre-school age: Thurs 2pm. Cost: £4per session. Call: Nicola Storton(01733 340003).Stage Door School of DanceSt. B’s Hall, Yaxley. Pre-School Balleton Tuesdays. Call: Lesley (01733244779) Stageworks StudiosThe Towers, High Street, Buckden, St.Neots PE19 5TA.Toddler Dance: Tues 10am - 11am.Call: Pauline (01480 812626)www.stageworksstudio.co.ukSunny 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 Ballet


Childrens feet are very so� and can be easilymanipulated into a shoe. It is as important asgoing to the den�st to have your child’s feetmeasured regularly. It is also important thatthe child has well made shoes from naturalmaterials with enough room for the toes tomove around and grow freely. We have puttogether some frequently asked ques�ons andanswers for mums and dads.

Q. Why wear shoes?A: The role of a shoe is to protect, and a foot to follow itsshape. The look is of lesser importance that the fact thatthe child’s shoe “cooperates” with a child in allmovements. A shoe needs to adapt to a foot rather thana foot to a shoe. Wearing shoes that are rigid, hard tobend and made of inadequate materials which imitatethe adults’ shoes, is harmful for children’s feet.Inadequate shoes are often too short, too narrow, toolow, too hard and can even have too high heels. Free movement in a shoe enables proper muscleoperation, good blood circulation and proper

development. The cap at the front part of the shoeneeds to be broad and high enough in order to providesufficient spacing for toes. The sole needs to be soft soas to enable flexible walking and also to facilitate thework of the feet muscles.

Q. What shoes should we choose for our child?A: Children’s shoes need to be comfortable andfunctional. The material chosen for the production ofshoes needs to be soft and natural – it should not harmthe child’s foot. The inner material needs to absorbmoistness, while the external material needs to repel it.These requirements are best met by top quality naturalleather. Here at Zebedee we do our best to source theseproducts for your children.

Q.Why do physicians stress the importance ofcorrect shoes?A: Because shoes form an essential part of children’sgarments – they guard the function of feet and enabletheir correct development.

Q. How can we be sure the shoes are the rightsize?A: Research shows that a large number of childrenwear inadequate size shoes. Very often they wear evenup to three sizes smaller shoes than necessary, butsometimes they wear too large shoes. A shoe needs tobe 6mm larger than the foot in it. Children’s feet arevery soft and the bones do not fully form until a child isaround 7 years of age so a small foot can be easily putinto small shoes. Development is of key importance tothe structure of the foot (tendons, bones, muscles) aswell as final formation of feet and acquiring firmness lastuntil the end of the period of growing.

Q. Can a shoe be too tight?=A: Of course! Children of the same age have feet ofdifferent lengths and breadths. The breadth of a shoecreates the same problem as the length of a shoe. Unhindered growth and development of small feetrequire a lot of space. Little feet and toes develop bestwhen children walk on some uneven surface becausethere they have absolute freedom of movement which isnecessary for the correct growth and development. Bystanding, jumping and running without any shoes on,leg muscles are strengthened, and this is a preconditionfor a healthy and tough child’s foot. The foot condition isbest walking barefooted on natural elastic surfaces,such as sand, grass etc. Take your children’s shoes offas much as possible!

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How to choose your child’s first shoesby Liz Guarnaccia, Owner of Zebedee Shoes


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Q.When does a child need to be fitted with theirfirst shoes?A: Do not rush to buy your child their first pair of shoes.Little feet are best developed without shoes. Forgetabout all the sales arguments about high, low, protectiveor any other kind of shoes. Your child will learn best towalk, run, and jump without wearing any shoes. I alwaysrecommend that the child can walk the length of the room.

Q. Does the time of buying shoes matter?A: It certainly does. Feet increase by up to 4% duringthe course of the day: they become longer and wider. It

is recommended to try and purchase shoes in theafternoon.

Q. Measuring FeetA: Measuring feet is as important as regular check upsat the dentist. Choosing quality shoes in which yourchild’s toes can move freely in all directions and in a waythat the foot is not tightened. Below is an example ofhow your child’s foot should appear in their shoes.For more information go to:www.zebedeeshoes.co.uk

from age 3½, Funky Monkeys age 4+.Contact: Anita (01733 553830). Wendy Burke School of DanceHartford, Huntingdon and Sawtry.For age 3yrs +. Ballet classes.Contact: Wendy (01487 822002)dance4it.com

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Dribblers Football 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).Dribblers Football School @ StNeots One Leisure St Neots, BarfordRoad, Eynesbury, St Neots. For ages3 – 4 yrs. (01480 388700).Little Kickers Pre-School FootballClassesPeterborough/Stamford and

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

� Gymnastics

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


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Almost all parents in the UK (93%)let their young children watchtelevision, according to findings ofa new poll of 1,000 parents ofchildren aged 2-6 years. Contraryto popular belief, seven out of tenparents do not feel guilty aboutallowing their children to watch TV.Of those parents, 42% think TV isa great way for kids to learn butonly 16% always watch with theirkids for ‘bonding time’, with 25%using TV as a ‘babysitter’.The poll was carried out to markthe launch of a new programmefor children of pre-school age –Raa Raa the Noisy Lion – and anew ten point plan for parents onTV Time, devised by experts tomark the Hello campaign, 2011national year of communication.For television to be a valuablelearning opportunity, expertsrecommend that parents co-viewwith their children. This meanswatching programmes that are ageappropriate and specificallydesigned for children with parents

joining in and commenting on theprogramme to spark offconversation and introduce newwords. The findings however highlightthat more than half of parents withpre-schoolers (54%) allow theirchildren to watch ‘adult’programmes with Eastenders,The X Factor and CoronationStreet being voted the mostcommon for parents to co-viewwith their kids. Nearly 78% ofparents’ claim the two hours theirchildren spend watching TV eachday is done alone. 66% of parents don’t know thecharacters or storylines from theshows their kids are watching andwhen parents do co-viewapproximately 20% sit in silencewith their children. Very few (15%)are using TV programmes as a‘conversation starter’ when the TVis turned off. Wendy Lee, spokesperson for theHello campaign with over 25 years

experience working in speech andlanguage therapy says; “Parentsplay a crucial role in supportingtheir children’s communicationdevelopment. This surveyhighlights they are not sufferingfrom ‘guilt overload’ but there areareas where parents would benefitfrom more information and advice.Quality TV programmes like RaaRaa the Noisy Lion can provide agood starting point for face to faceinteraction, conversation and playand we encourage parents to grabthe ‘communication opportunity’ toco-view with their child.“TV can be used as a fantasticopportunity to bring children’sfavourite characters and shows tolife beyond the box as well.Chatting about characters,making up stories and evenacting out adventures can helpparents to develop their child’slanguage and communication.Today, we are publishing a newten point plan for parents withpre-schoolers with simple and funtips to ensure TV time becomestalk time.” The Hello campaign aims tomake children and youngpeople’s communicationdevelopment a national priorityand is championing Raa Raa theNoisy Lion as a quality television

NOT GUILTY!BRITISH PARENTS LET KIDS WATCH TV

‘GUILT FREE’New ten point plan for parents

and new quality programme for children launched.


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programme designed for 2 - 4 yearolds. The new series exploreschildren’s communication skillsthrough the use of Raa Raa’s 4 Rs– repetition, rhyme, rhythm andretelling. Controller of CBeebies KayBenbow says: “We’re delightedthat Raa Raa and his friends arejoining us on CBeebies and willhelp us continue to encouragechildren to develop theircommunications skills. We werepleased to see the results of thissurvey which supports what we’vealways believed that, usedappropriately; our programmescan aid children’s developmentand learning.” The poll found that only 7% ofparents in the country actually stoptheir children from watching anytelevision. Surprisingly dads aremuch stricter than mums (12% ascompared to 4%). The findingsalso suggest that parents inScotland are much stricter thanparents in Wales (12% ascompared to 3%). Raa Raa’s adventures, narrated byLorraine Kelly, is on CBeebiesevery weekday at 3.30pm and onCBeebies iPlayer. “I’m veryexcited to be involved with thisadorable new show. Raa Raa theNoisy Lion is a hoot,” saysLorraine Kelly. “I love the idea ofmaking learning fun for kids, andas 2011 is the National Year ofCommunication, this series ismore relevant than ever!”

TEN POINT PLAN FORPARENTS WITH

PRE-SCHOOLERS ON TV TIME2011 national year of

communication To help parents plan theirinvolvement:If you let your child watch TV,watch it with them (as much aspossible). It is really important toalways remember that childrenneed quiet time where you turn offbackground noise and have timejust to play. This is really importantfor listening and languagedevelopment.When you do watch programmesmake sure they are at the rightlevel for your child – not toocomplicated or for older children(CBeebies for example is good for2 - 4 year olds).Have fun and encourage yourchild to really engage with theprogramme. Join in with your childif there are familiar songs orrhymes– each episode of Raa RaaThe Noisy Lion includes the 4 R’s(Rhyme, Rhythm, Repetition andRetelling), which provides a goodopportunity for you to participatewith your child.Make TV time ‘communication’time. Briefly comment on what ishappening in a programme tospark off a conversation orhighlight something that ishappening i.e. ‘Look at Raa Raa –he’s hiding’.

Be sure to answer any questionschildren may ask – they mighthave lots! And talk about theprogramme afterwards – which bitthey liked best and why. Tell themwhat you think. Pretend games are fantastic forchildren’s language andcommunication development. Whynot make believe you are in aJungle - make a den with an oldblanket across a couple of chairs,use soft toys as the animals. Youcould even act out one of theadventures from shows like RaaRaa The Noisy Lion that youhave just watched with your childadding in their imagination tocreate a whole new story.Remember not to put pressure onyour children and give them theopportunity to communicate withyou. Get down to their level andgive them time to listen as well astalk. The most important thing forchildren is adults who listen andtalk with them, alongsidestimulating experiences andmaterials that give themopportunities to interact and play.Too much TV can get in the way ofthis, so it is important to try and getthe right balance. For more information, visitwww.raaraathenoisylion.com. If you at all concerned about yourchild’s communicationdevelopment, log on towww.talkingpoint.org.uk. The survey was conducted by

OnePoll on behalf ofChapman Entertainment,the producers of Raa RaaThe Noisy Lion.To find out about the Hellocampaign visitwww.hello.org.uk.


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to introduce young children toice-skating. Always under strictsupervision from qualified coach. Cost:£4.20 first child, second child only£1.50. Sun 10.00am -11.00am. Call:(01733 260222) www.planet-ice.co.uk

�Martial Arts

Black Belt AttitudeTora Kai Karate classes at variouslocations, For age 4+. Call: (01733758118 / 07800 985724)www.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) StNeots: (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).

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 -6pm. Call: 01763 26 22 26.www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.ukThe Raptor FoundationThe Heath, St. Ives Road, Woodhurst,Huntingdon PE28 3BT. Open daily,flying displays. Cost: Under 3’s FREE.Age 4+ £3. Adults: £5. Call: (01487741140) www.raptorfoundation.org.ukThurleigh Farm CentreCross End, Thurleigh, Beds MK44 2EEOpen daily from 9.30am - 5.30pm.Farm animals, tractor rides, adventureplaygroud, 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.ukWoodhouse Farm ParkJew House Drove Friday BridgeWisbech PE14 0HB. For all ages.Children’s indoor and outdoor play:ride on tractors, indoor sandpit.Children's parties, pre-book Peppa Pig.Call: (01945 860309). Opening times &cost: woodhousefarmpark.co.uk �

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