jolly tots issue 21 - spring 2013

SPRING INTOSPRING INTOACTION!ACTION!Get ActiveGet Active

Louis Smith InterviewLouis Smith Interview

Exercise for PregnancyExercise for Pregnancy

Choosing a ChildminderChoosing a Childminder

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fundraise to expand their facilities. Find out what the club has to offer you and yourlittle one’s on page 14. Our article on page 17 provides an overview of some of thesports available to babies, toddlers and pre-school children with page 19 homing inon the benefits of swimming from a young age and page 24 bringing you news of anew martial arts centre and what it can offer your tots. Even our pregnancy articlefocuses on being active looking at exercise while pregnant.

Hopefully we haven’t over done the ‘Get Active’ theme and if getting active is notyour bag then there’s still other content such as our Just Jane section, where thismonth she is looking at potty training, our ‘Choosing a Childminder’ article and lotsof other useful info.

And of course, we have thrown in a couple of competitions where you can winfamily tickets for days out at Sacrewell Farm and Nene Valley Railway.

Without further ado, get a well needed cuppa, sit back and enjoy this issueof Jolly Tots.

By the time you read this hopefully the dark mornings and evenings will be behind us as we emerge fromhibernation with a bounce in our step as spring reaches the air!

I love all the new life that spring brings and find it a great time to get out to enjoy the great outdoors and getactive. Getting active is the key theme that runs through this issue of Jolly Tots. I, like many others, was totallyinspired by the incredible achievements that occurred in the awesome Summer that was London 2012 when wehosted the Olympics and Paralympics. The games brought us many things, they put a smile on our faces, theymade us proud to be British, they made us look at disability in a whole new light and they produced a wealth ofnew celebrities - not famous for appearing on reality tv but for their sheer determination and hard work that gotthem to the medal podium - famous for all the right reasons. The games hopefully achieved what they set out todo and inspired a generation! I therefore thought it apt to dedicate this issue to try and inspire our young onesinto sports and exercise from an early age.

We kick off with an interview with the much loved Louis Smith, a local lad who done good - very very good! Louisvery kindly took time out of his Strictly tour to answer some questions for us. We also thought it apt to supportwhat Louis Smith refers to as his second home, our local Huntingdon Gymnastics Club, in their efforts to

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What Gregory did Next 6

Interview with Lewis Smith 8

Ask Jane - Potty Training 13

Spotlight on Huntingdon 14Gymnastics Club

Get Active this Spring 17

Swimming with your Baby 19

Choosing a Childminder 21

Exercise for Pregnancy 23

New Family Martial Arts Centre 24

Help Harry 27

Win Family Tickets for Sacrewell Farm 7

Win Family Tickets for Nene Valley Railway 10

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For the past few months Gregory has beenchallenging members of the public to keep astraight face in his presence. A small amount ofthe time he plans his acts of merry-making butgenerally, Gregory's wit presents itself innocentlyat the most unexpected of times through hisinquisitive mind.Recently, we were on a busy train and had takena seat next to a man reading a book. As Gregorysat on my lap peeling a banana, from nowhere heloudly piped up, 'Mummy, do badgers eatbananas?'Somewhat puzzled, I explained to him that theyprobably don't as bananas don't grow in the samekinds of places that badgers live in.He considered this reasoning for a while and thensaid, 'What if I find a badger and take a banana tohim; will he eat it then?'While I tried to think of a sensible answer to hisquestion, the man beside us and several otherpassengers had tuned in and started to giggle.'I'm not sure,' I replied, conscious that I now hada bunch of people potentially waiting for aninformed response, 'he might do but sometimesanimals can't eat certain foods as they might geta tummy ache.'Happily Gregory quickly thought of a solution tothis problem, 'Well when we get a tummy ache,we go and try for a big poo don't we Mummy?'By this time the previously silent carriage haderupted into fits of giggles and I was leftspeechless. Happily, my awkward moment wasbroken when a man began to sidle past us downthe isle.Mummy,' Gregory began, 'why has that man gotno hair? Is it because he's a baldy?'. Well that wasone way to change the subject...

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An Interview withLouis Smith


These days Louis Smith needs nointroduction. Born and bred inEye, Peterborough, Louis took upgymnastics at an early age andspent many gruelling hourstraining at Huntingdon Gym Club(HGC).

With three Olympic medals to hisname, Louis secured the title ofBritain’s greatest ever gymnastafter his flawless performances atthe incredible 2012 Olympics.

It seemed that overnight Louisbecame a big hit with the nation-particularly the ladies and hasmore recently shot to fame forwinning Strictly Come Dancing.

Louis is our local boy done goodand is a great role model for ourchildren.

Louis very kindly took time out ofhis Strictly tour to answer somequestions.

How old were you when youstarted in gymnastics?I was about four when I firststarted gymnastics.

At what age did your coachrecognise that you hadexceptional ability and couldbe an Olympian?I was always quite naughty at gymand it wasn't until I was 14 andwon the European Championshipsthat my coach realised I had thepotential to do a lot more.

What would you say thebenefits of starting gymnasticsat an early age are?Well, gymnastics has kept me fit,healthy, and given me thediscipline and organisation to beable to do the things I do now.

Have there been times whenyou wanted to quit?Yes! I think it's quite normal to

have doubts and bad days butgenerally I have always had adream to be the best I could beand this has kept me going.

What has helped you stayfocused and determined tosucceed?A lot of reggae, friends, family,having goals and a group oftraining partners that push me tobe the best.

You have referred to HGC as‘so much more than a facility’and have called it ‘a family andcommunity’, how importantwere these aspects in keepingyou focused?I have spent thousands of hoursat the Huntingdon Gym and lovethe community of people that I cancall my friends and family; mysupport network. It is so good tobe able to train with all ages andabilities, to have them follow yourcareer and be a big part of theprogress you make.

What would your advice be toparents of pre school childrenlooking to get their little onesactive?Go visit a gym like Huntingdon andhave fun flipping and flying in asafe environment. Many greatgymnasts started out in thesekinds of classes and I think thatgymnastics is the best sport to useas a base for all other sports.

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Having being diagnosed withADHD from an early age andbeing on Ritalin, do you haveany tips for parents withchildren with ADHD?Do something active! I had alow attention span and got boredeasily but gymnastics kept meinterested and was the perfectway to channel my limitlessenergy.

We understand you wereoffered a choral scholarshipbut turned it down forgymnastics. How hard wasthis decision at the time anddid you ever regret it?It wasn't a difficult decision atthe time. I was good at singingbut I loved gymnastics and Icould still keep singing in theshower! After three Olympicmedals I have no regrets andwho knows, I can always goback to singing...

How were you able tobalance your school work,time with friends andtraining at the gym?With difficulty. Gymnastics is amassive commitment involving30 hours per week of training.School work was often done inthe 40 minute daily car journeysto the gym, and a social lifeoutside of gym always tooksecond place.

Who was your role modelgrowing up?I’d have to say my mum.

How are you coping with allthe publicity and media sinceyou've become a nationalhero - not to mention all thescreaming girls?It’s not really a chore! I’m doingmy best and enjoying everyminute. I’m not a national hero;most of them are in Afghanistan.I’m just a guy who swings hislegs round a horse and dances abit......

We hear you are having ahouse built with a secretroom - what are youintending to have in thisroom?It’s a secret.....

Will we be seeing you backat Huntingdon Gym?Definitely. I miss the gym butlife is too crazy at the moment.After the strictly tour I hope tobe able to get a bit of mygymnastic fitness back and sayhi to some friends.

As well as a fashion line,setting up a gymnasticleague and completing yourhouse, what else will you befilling your time with thisyear?I’ll be enjoying my new houseand working on a number of newprojects that we've got in thepipeline. So watch this space!

Thank you Louis x


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Embrace the subject or dread it; potty training is something we’ve all been throughas children at different ages (although happily we are unlikely to remember it.)Prior to disposable nappies I’m sure that we were trained as soon as possible forpractical reasons but it would have been unlikely that this was done much beforethe age of two years (despite what our mother has told us) simply becausechildren are not ready emotionally or physically to cope with potty training before18 months. Girls are generally ready sooner than boys. I do not profess to be anexpert; all I can do here is to share my experiences of my own children andobservations in the nurseries.

Personally I’ve never wanted to potty train my children ahead of when they areready, purely because this does minimise the number of accidents the child islikely to have. That said, our time potentially spent mopping and washing isreduced and from the child’s point of view, less puddles means less chance ofknocking their self-esteem and confidence. Talking of which, when potty trainingis underway, sticker charts and rewards work wonderfully well, in conjunction withregular trips to the potty and toilet-training friendly clothing – no dungarees withjumpers over the top!

Probably my best tip follows the experience of my ownchildren. My eldest son showed absolutely no interest inusing the potty. The weekend he turned three I asked himto start using the potty, which he did with no ado and justa couple of accidents thereafter. My daughter wanted topotty train at around two and a half years old, simply sothat she could wear pretty knickers which she did after afew months of a few puddles. However, my youngest sonshowed all the signs of staying in nappies, I believebecause he could eventually wear his school uniform overthem. At three and a half he decided to discard thenappies, both day and night and has never had anaccident in the five months that has passed since then.So from three children, there were three very differentresponses to potty training at different ages.

Thus my advice here is to try not to compare your toddlerwith their friends or siblings. Your child will potty train intheir own good time as and when they are ready to do so.

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A Spotlight on:Huntingdon Gymnastics Club

Many people local to Huntingdonmay know the gym as a greatchildren’s party venue and haveperhaps been there for a party ortwo. However, the summer of 2012was a defining year for the clubwhen it shot into the limelight duringthe Olympics and became widerrecognised for its excellence inproducing world class gymnasts suchas our local born Olympian LouisSmith (see interview on page 8). Ithink most will agree that this clubtogether with Louis Smith has reallygiven us locals something to beproud about.

I popped along to visit the gym andspoke to head coach, Paul Hall,about gymnastics and to find outwhat is on offer for babies, toddlersand pre-schoolers but also to findout if things have changed at theclub since receiving worldwiderecognition at the Olympics and tofind out their future plans.

Paul explained how you don’t needto be the next budding Olympian toenjoy the benefits of gymnastics and

HGC has always been accessible toeveryone from babies to adults anddisability groups.

He went on to say that everyone canbenefit from gymnastics and it is agreat introduction to physical activitystating:

‘Gymnastics is afoundation sport that

underpins all other sportsand children who start offin gymnastics will find itmuch easier to move into

other sports such asnetball and football’.

Gymnastics can teach a child selfdiscipline, self control and basicinteraction while they are havingfun. It is also obviously great forflexibility and co-ordination. Paul alsoreferred to research that shows if achild is introduced to exercise froman early age they are more likely tocarry on with exercise throughouttheir life

Get Your Pre-schooler on theRight Track

Babies ProgrammeThey start them young at the cluband have structured andunstructured sessions for differentage groups. I was surprised to hearthat the youngest age is eight weeksthat can attend their Baby Sessionson a Friday morning. The sessionsconcentrate on a basic introductionto movement and they focus onutilising motor skills relevant to thebaby’s age. It also covers babymassage and yoga. Paul stresseshow parents really enjoy theseclasses as they make great bondingsessions between parent and baby.

Toddler and Pre-school ProgrammeOnce your baby graduates to being atoddler and is walking, they offerstructured and unstructured sessionsfor up to five years. The structuredsessions are coach led and themedeach week, for example they may bebased on a trip to the moon or avisit to the farm and here your childwill be introduced to some of theequipment such as the trampoline.This class serves as a springboard tothe afterschool gym programme theyoffer to school age children.

They also offer unstructuredsessions for toddlers to five yearswhere your child can let off steamand run around and play in a safeenvironment.

It’s Not Just for ChildrenIf like me you think you have to startyoung to start gymnastics then thinkagain as they also run adult sessionswhich welcome beginners with one

For more than 35 years our local HuntingdonGymnastics Club (HGC) has provided opportunities forthousands of people to stay healthy, to enjoy sport, tomeet new people and to achieve excellence. By Chrissy Brown


man starting recently at the age of50.

If however you are happy to leavethe gymnastics to the children,they have a cafe where you canrelax while your child is at theirclass.

Have Things Changed Sincethe Olympics?We then went on to speak aboutthe impact the Olympics has hadon the gym. Paul said therecognition and publicity that theOlympics brought had a massiveimpact on the club and has alsoput Huntingdon on the map for apositive reason. As a result of thepublicity, they have had a big influxin the number of people going tothe gym and joining theirgymnastic programmes and aremore than ever desperate toexpand their facilities to cope withdemand.

Expansion PlansIn order to achieve their expansionplans of a new building in theadjacent field they have embarkedon a massive fundraising mission toraise 100K. Other monies for thebuilding works will come fromvarious grants. Paul spoke of thegreat response they have alreadyreceived from some localbusinesses and the local paper, TheHunts Post, who have really gotbehind them to provide supportand publicise their campaign.However, they have only reached atenth of their 100K target. WhilePaul is very grateful for all the helpand support so far received, he

stressed they are desperately inneed of a lot more financial help asthere is still a long way to go. Ifyou would like to donate you canby texting BEAM99 £(and theamount) to 70070 or visiting –www.localgiving.com/charity/huntingdongymclub, or perhaps youwould like to support one of theiryoung hopefuls Harry O’Driscoll,age 12, who trains at the gym andis so passionate about raising thefunds that he has vowed to sleep inhis tent until the funds are raised.Harry is now over five months intothis challenge and still going strongdespite the harsh winterconditions. To read more and tofind out how you can support himsee page 34.

Secret to the SuccessI was also keen to know Paul’ssecret behind Louis’s success.Obviously while hard work,

perseverance and natural talent arekey, he mentioned the importanceof having a winning mentality anda belief that you can win. WhilePaul played down his role, I had astrong suspicion that he, as Louis’scoach, also played a large part inLouis’s success.

Up and Coming HopefulsTo end the interview I was keen tofind out if Paul had any up andcoming future Olympians for Rio2016. He said Daniel Keatings andCameron McKenzie are workingtowards Rio and there are someothers that could potentially makethe cut. He also spoke of a busygirls’ programme which has somepromising talent, so I guess we will‘watch this space’ and hopefullysee more world class talent comingout of our local gym club!

Paul ended by saying:

‘The next Louis Smithcould toddle through the

door at any time’.

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If you and your children have beencurled up in your hibernation boxesover the cold winter months, thenyou wouldn't be the only ones! Aswe begin to dust ourselves downand slowly tiptoe into spring, it's agreat time to cast our minds backto the most exciting event of lastsummer, the Olympics.

A key feature of London’s bid andsubsequent planning for theOlympic Games was a commitmentto 'inspire a generation'. Itcertainly did not disappoint aschildren from all over the countryhave found inspiration fromsporting stars who have becomefamous almost overnight off theback of their fantasticachievements.

In and around our area, we arelucky enough to have a great rangeof clubs, classes and leisurefacilities available to us meaningthat children can reap both thephysical and mental benefits ofactive sport; whether they’redeveloping new skills, getting fit orlearning to set themselves goalsand compete against others. Withthat in mind, it's time to get yourlittle ones out there and getinvolved!

If you're a parent of a young baby,you may be wondering how your

tiny tot can benefit and what is onoffer. From a very early age, babiescan enjoy having their sensesstimulated and to begin to socialiseas they start to make sense of theworld around them and they canstart some sports from just a fewweeks old.

SwimmingA fantastic way to start out is withbaby swimming, which they canstart in the first few weeks of theirlives! Why not pop along to yourlocal leisure centre or a speciallytailored swimming class to get yourbaby acquainted with the water?Whatever the age or ability of yourchild, swimming is a potentially lifesaving skill, so it’s a good idea toget them into the water as early aspossible to enjoy a splash about asoften as you can. See page 19 toread more about the benefits oftaking your babies swimming.

GymnasticsGymnastics is another sport whichis beneficial to get involved in early.As your child grows they can joinclasses which are tailored to meetthe needs of their age and ability.

Gymnastics is a great way to buildcore strength, keep fit and healthyand achieve personal goals.Children will have the opportunityto work as a team, building

relationships with and supportingothers. There are a range ofsessions which are designed togive infants a great start,encouraging active play andfocused activities to aide importantdevelopment. There are also babygym clubs locally that start your totfrom just a few weeks old! Contactyour local gymnastics club to seewhat they offer.

CyclingIf the great outdoors is more uptheir street, how about someenergy burning exercise? We allknow that cycling is a really goodlow impact way of keeping fit - butthe other benefits are endless.

Whilst out and about on a bikeride, your child can learn about theworld around them and how to ridesafely building up important roadawareness. Babies can start todevelop co-ordination and grossmotor skills using a ride-on vehicleas soon as they have a sense ofbalance. From there they can learnfurther control and peddling skillson a tricycle until they are ready toadvance to a small bike withstabilisers. For more informationabout cycling clubs and events inyour area look at:

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Get Ac�ve this Spring!

Introducing your li�le ones to exercise and sport

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There’s very little in life thatcreates a greater shock to awoman’s system than having ababy. Your body and mind willhave gone through the mill; you’llbe pretty tired (and maybe a bitemotional); you might even feel alittle adrift from the world.

So probably the last thing onyour mind is the thought oftaking any form of exercise.After all, isn’t this the time, morethan any other, when you’veearned your right to those threeextra biscuits?

However, for most women,around six weeks after givingbirth is a great time to startthinking about exercising again.Many new mums find sheddingthose post-baby pounds achallenging experience. But ifyou take the plunge soonerrather than later, you’ll find itmuch easier to regain as much ofyour pre-baby physique aspossible. Swimming with yourbaby not only provides a greatworkout for you and yournewborn, but it’s also a magicalbonding experience.

A work-out for twoIt’s never too early to take yourbaby to the pool – as long as thewater is warm enough. WaterBabies teaches in warm waterand hydrotherapy pools, whichare just like stepping into a giantbath tub and perfect for new orpremature babies. Swimming is

one of the most complete andbeneficial activities, as well asbeing one of the few things youcan do with your baby from birth.

Just half an hour of swimmingwill provide you both with a greatphysical workout - buoyancy andwater resistance mean that you’llboth exercise more muscles,more effectively in water than onland. And all that lifting yourbaby up in the air, swishing themaround and moving through thewater is great for toning thosearms and can burn an impressive300 calories!

Splashing around“The skin-to-skin contact thatswimming with your babyinvolves is one of the best thingsyou can do to bond with yourbaby,” explains Debi Hogston whoruns multi-award winning WaterBabies classes acrossPeterborough and Cambridge,“and being in such a cosy,intimate environment reallyenhances the bonding process.It’s believed that physical contact

reduces stress and boostsfeelings of wellbeing, for parentsand babies alike. Babies lovebeing in water and swimmingfrom birth is entirely natural.After all, they’ve just spent ninemonths in the womb!” It’s a greatidea to start from as early aspossible; not only does swimmingmake babies stronger, butmovement has crucialneurological benefits. The firstyear of life is a time when thebrain grows the most rapidly,with every action stimulating itsgrowth, strengthening nervefibres and making it functionmore efficiently.

Swimming with your baby willintroduce them to a life long loveof staying healthy and fit, whilsthaving a great time too! Whatcould be better?

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When choosing a childminder,one of the key decisions to makeis what type of environment youwant your child to be in. Somechildminders try to mirror theroutines of a day nursery, othersprovide a ‘second home’ for thechildren, while ensuring thatthey follow the Early YearsFoundation Stage guidelines.Have you considered achildminder who has their ownchildren at home? If so,remember to take into accounttheir child’s age and howdependant they will be on theirmother, (your childminder!) butalso how their child could begood company for yours.

Do you need full or part- timechildcare or simply someone whois able to carry out the dreadedbefore and after school runs?!Bear in mind, that if thechildminder provides an out ofschool service and your child isnot of school age, they will also

be going on the school runs andwill have older children aroundfor a few hours each day andmore often in the schoolholidays. Most parents view thispositively and believe it is a goodway of your child getting used tochildren of all ages.

I t i s impor tant toknow what your

ch i ld w i l l be do ingdur ing the day .

You should ask what activitiesthey carry out and if they takethe children on any trips, such asto the park or the localswimming pool. This willgenerally depend on how manychildren are in the childminder’scare at any one time.

It is sensible to spend somequality time with the childminderwhile they are working beforemaking any decision, to give youthe opportunity to see how they

work. It is stronglyrecommended that you bookyour child in for a couple ofsettling-in sessions before theirstart date.

Ensure that the childminderprovides parents with anoverview of the day or has adiary system so that you can beinformed of your child’s day andstill feel involved and also makesure you have a copy of theirpolicies and procedures.Most importantly, you must feelcomfortable with yourchildminder and be able to getalong with them - if you don’t,then it won’t work.

Useful information can befound on the NationalChildminders Associationwebsite (NCMA)http://www.ncma.org.uk

By Heidi McFadyen

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When you discover you’repregnant you might feelthis is the one time in yourlife that you can put yourfeet up and relax and forgetabout the gym for a fewmonths! However stayingactive during pregnancywill not only boost yourhealth but is also likely tomake you feel morecomfortable as yourpregnancy progresses.

During the first months you maywell feel more tired and if youare suffering with pregnancysickness you might also lackenergy to exercise. Howeveronce you get past that, manywomen find some exerciseduring pregnancy helps them tokeep fit and healthy andcertainly in the last few weeks,can also help with relievingpregnancy aches and pains andhelp you sleep better.

If you have a more complexpregnancy or if you are unsurewhether exercise will be safe foryou due to particularcircumstances then always havea chat with your midwife first.

If you already exercise regularly

at the gym, through a sports clubor class, always make sure thatyou tell the instructor that youare pregnant (even in the earlystages). Research shows themain negative effect of exercisein pregnancy is that there is thepotential for aerobic exercise(which is strong enough to raiseyour temperature) to havenegative effects on the baby orpregnancy in the same way thata raised temperature frominfection might. To avoid this youmay feel that you will need tomodify your regime. It isrecommended that contactsports are avoided after the firstthree months of pregnancy aswell as horse riding, skating,skiing and cycling, due to therisk of falling.

Even if you have not doneregular exercise before, thismight be a good time to start.There are many specialistpregnancy exercise sessionsavailable – from yoga forpregnancy to classes whichincorporate preparation for birthtogether with exercise. St NeotsLeisure Centre also offerAquanatal sessions, run by amidwife. These exercise

sessions in the pool have theadded benefit that you gain relieffrom the extra weight ofpregnancy by being in the water(and a great taster for thebenefits of using a birthing poolfor pain relief in labour). As wellas the benefits of the exerciseyou may well find such classes agreat way to find friends who arehaving babies at the same timeas you which may proveinvaluable in those first monthsafter your baby is born. Youmight prefer to use one of themany DVDs on the market,demonstrating exercise forpregnancy, or just go for a walka few times a week. Whateveryou choose, remember that youare helping yourself and yourbaby, and it can be a greatchance to get some time toyourself.

Exercise for pregnancyBByy JJeennnnyy BBaarrrreetttt

Jenny Barrett is anantenatal teacher for theNCT. She teaches a

variety of classes in StNeots. Please look at

www.mantenatal.com fordetails or use

www.nct.org to find NCTclasses in your area.

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Hicks Karate School of Excellence celebrated tenyears of running their full time martial arts school atthe end of 2012. Although Chief Instructor andschool owner Andrew Hicks has been teaching formore than 20 years and training in martial arts formore than 25 years in many different styles includingLau Gar Kung Fu, Sport Karate, Tang So Doo andKickboxing. Sensei Hicks currently holds a 3rd Dan inSports Karate and 3rd Degree in Kickboxing.

Hicks Karate has taught over 1500 students over the pastten years, producing over 40 black belts, 12 worldchampions, 19 European Champions and over 20 BritishChampions. Some who have gone on to become full timeMartial Arts Instructors, Sports Instructors, teachers andnewspaper/children’s TV channels sports nominees. Theyhope over the next ten years to double that.

Hicks Karate has recently moved into their new purposebuilt full time family martial arts centre - The TechnologyCentre, Vicarage Farm Road, Fengate, Peterborough, PE67RH. It is the biggest martial arts school in the areaoffering 30 classes a week from their full time centre aswell still offering classes in multiple locations aroundPeterborough and surrounding areas. With over twohundred full time members as well as teaching in localschools within the Cambridgeshire area. They offer classes:

Pre-school (3 – 5 years old) Little Ninjas ©At our school the Little Ninjas have their own belt systemseparate to our normal curriculum grades and their lastgrade is the first grade in our children’s programme. Thismakes the transition into our children’s beginnersprogramme very easy once they have completed our LittleNinja syllabus. We work on eight major skills when trainingour Little Ninjas. Each class, we will cover one of theseskills with a wide variety of activities that are fun and atthe same time educational. We make learning fun. Martialarts is much more than kicking and punching, it’s being thebest that you can be in everything you do, just like a BlackBelt.

My own daughters have been a huge influence in helpingme realise that martial arts has huge benefits at home,school and in day to day life. They have been Little Ninjassince the age of three. Like me, other parents arerealising the benefits of Martial arts for their children at anearly age and the Little Ninja syllabus has it all. It really isa programme that the children love and that parents lovetoo as they see many external benefits. As an instructor Ihighly recommend implementing a pre-school class intoyour martial arts lesson schedule.

Karate 4 Kids (5 – 12 years old)Our Karate 4 Kids programmes teach the fundamentals ofmartial arts in a fun and friendly environment incorporatingour eight keys: Discipline, Respect, Focus, Self Defence,Confidence, Perseverance, Dedication and Black BeltAttitude. We have had great results in the dojo withoutstanding grading results, on the national circuitproducing British, European and World Champions, outsidethe dojo with improved grades, focus and behaviour. Wecontinuously teach this programme in our martial artsschool and in the after school programmes aroundCambridgeshire’s schools.

Teens Kick (13 – 18 years old)We learned very fast that teenagers need to be taught in acompletely different way and developed our programmefocusing on fitness, self-defence and discipline, motivatingand driving students towards their individual goals.

We incorporate many aspects of our teen class as well assome of the fun and games we teach in our children’s classinto our adults Kickboxing, Ladies Only Kickboxing, FitnessKickboxing as well as circuit training and private tuition. Itall helps to keep martial arts classes new and exciting aswell as keeping students motivated.

SENSEI ANDREW HICKSINFO: If you would like to know moreinformation about any of our programmes andthe way we teach it at Hicks Karate School ofExcellence Peterborough you can contact HicksKarate School of Excellence.

@ www.hickskarate.co.uk,www.littleninjaskarate.co.uk or

[email protected] (01733) 810043 or 07974196256

New Family Martial ArtsNew Family Martial ArtsCentre OpensCentre Opens


New to St. NeotsMy partner and I came up with the idea to open a babyclothes shop around Christmas time in 2011 and in June2012 Cots 2 Tots was born.

We wanted to do something for ourselves and found thatwith the ever growing population of St Neots and its lackof variety in the way of clothing for babies, there was agreat opportunity to open a baby clothes shop. We haveboth been amazed at the success of the shop and athow well it has taken off and hope that we will continueto grow.

At present the majority of our stock is aimed atnewborns to 23 month olds, however we are slowlyintroducing the next age range which will go up to 4years.

Our new spring/summer range is gradually making itsway into the shop and the stock looks amazing. If youlike what we have in store already then you will love thenew range!

Hopefully over the coming weeks we shall have awebsite where not only can you just browse, you will beable to purchase as well.

Look out for our web address on the shop front. See youin there soon!

Martial ArtsAll of us like to bring out the bestin our children and have themconduct themselves in a respectfuland considerate manner and withthat in mind, there’s a range ofmartial arts that children can takeup from an early age. Martial artsis an ancient method of trainingthe mind, body and spirit to act asan entity to ultimately teach theindividual self defence,competition and physical strengthand fitness. There are a range ofmartial arts for your child to learnand each type practices a differentfocus. It’s worth researching themand calling some local clubs to findout what might suit your child.

FootballMany little ones like to have a kickabout in the park, so why notallow them to transfer their ballskills and take up an active teamsport? Great for confidenceboosting and learning social skills,

football is popular with both boysand girls alike. There are localclasses which take children fromjust 18 months.

DanceWe are fortunate enough to havea wide variety of dance classes inand around our region and there’s

a dance style to suit everyone!

Starting from toddling age,children can undertake classes andworkshops to improve their agility,motor skills, confidence and aboveall enjoy themselves! You can even

find ‘Mother and Toddler’ classesand learn the ropes together.

And for Mums and Tots...If you’ve recently given birth orfind yourself unable to get to thegym due to lack of babysitter,never fear as there are localfitness classes availible whichallow babies and toddlers to joinmummy whilst she gets a goodcardio workout. Look out for funclasses that involve being outdoorsand doing the fitness with yourbuggy or pram.

Take time to let your child find outabout different sports andexperiment within the huge rangeof activities that are available tothem. It will soon becomeapparent what they are good atand what they enjoy doing best.You never know, you might just bethe parent of a budding Olympicathlete!

By Emma Perry

See page 33 for ourSports Listings andalso see adverts forsports throughout

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Help Harry12 year old Harry O’Driscoll who trains at HuntingdonGymnastics Club for 18 hours per week (and a lot more in theschool holidays) is doing his bit to help raise funds for anextension and refurbishment of the existing gym by camping outin a tent until the funds are raised.

Harry started this great feat on the 24th August 2012 and despitethe awful and very bitter weather conditions he has not spent anight inside. Come rain or snow, at bedtime Harry can be foundin his tent in the garden.

He said, “We need to to raise£100,000 as soon as possible...The Club is like a secondhome to me as I spend so muchof my time there. So I am doingmy bit by camping in my tent foras long as possible.” So far the club have raised 10K and Harry has raised over 2K.

Harry would be delighted if you could help his plight by sponsoring him:www.justgiving.com/Harry-O-Driscoll-2012


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 (01480219222) www.mycraftymonkey.com

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).

Baby & MeThe Hub, Cambourne. 0-2 years (oldersiblings up to school age welcome)Friday 10-11.30. Cost £1.50 a [email protected]/BabyAndMe.cambourne

Baby Lounge - Time for Health8 Station Road, St Ives, PE27 5BH. Forbabies up to 15mths. Fri 10.45am –12.00pm. Refreshments, buggy spaceand toys 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 9.45am - 11.15am, just drop in(term time). Stay and Play, 0 - 5yrs1.15pm - 2.45pm. Book your place (termtime). Call: (01733 452600).

Brampton Baby & Toddler GroupBrampton Community Centre.For 0-5 yrs. Every Mon 9.30am -11.30am(term time). Cost £2 per session. Arts &crafts, role play, singing, floor toys for allages. Healthy snacks and drinks. CallKatie on (01480 355433). Follow us onFacebook.

Brewster Babes Post Natal GroupBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10,Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 - 6mths.Varied programme of guest speakersand subjects. Fri 1.15pm - 2.30pm. Justturn up. Call: (01733 452600).

Busybees Baby & Toddler GroupGreat Staughton Village HallFor 0 - 5 yrs. Weds (term-time) 10.00am- 11.30am. Cost: FREE. Fruit and drinkfor the children, Arts & Crafts and floortoys for all ages. Call: Lyanne 01480357540

Busy Bears Fun TimeThe Priory Centre, Priory Lane, St. NeotsPE19 2BH. Newborn - 5 yrs. Wed & Fri10am-11.30am (term time). Cost: £2.50per child, £4 family ticket. (01480388922).

Butterfly Children’s CentreWinhills School, off Duck Lane, St. NeotsPE19 2DX. For age 0-5, Mon - Thurs8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am - 1pm.Contact: (01480 358350)cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk

Chatterbox Toddler GroupMemorial Hall, School Lane, Alconbury.Fri 9am - 11am. Juice/hot drinks andbiscuits provided. Call: Vicky Brown(07775 777091).

Colne Toddler GroupColne Community Hall, East Street.Fridays during term time. 9.30-11.30am.Birth up-to school age. £2.00 per family.Includes refreshments. Contact CharlotteDaleworth (01487) 843925.

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 for under1’s. Call: (01480 388500).

Art & Craft

Baby / Toddler Playgroups

Jolly Tots DirectoryWhat to do and where to go

Art & Craft 28

Baby / Toddler Playgroups 28

Childcare 30

Days Out 30

Development 31

Drama 31

Entertainment 32

Family Eating Out 32

Reading / Story Time 32

Special Needs 33

Sports 33

Toy Library 34

Wildlife/Animals 34


Fenstanton Baby & Toddler GroupChurch Centre, Fenstanton.Meets every Wed (inc. school hols),10am - 11.30am.Sessions cost £2. Firstis free. Come along or call: Becky (01480493067).

Folksworth Toddler ClubFolksworth Village Hall, Folksworth. Tues10am - 11.30am. Call Hege Moller-Green(01733 240049).

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 10am and11.30am. Cost: 50p per family. Call: Sally(01733 233026)[email protected]

Great Gransden Pre-school Playgroup,The Sportsfield, Caxton Rd, Gt Gransden, Sandy, Beds, SG19 3BG, Tel No: 01767677040 Manager: Liz Bull

Houghton & Wyton Baby & ToddlerGroup Houghton & Wyton Memorial Hall, St.Ives Road, Houghton, PE28 2BJ. Arts &Crafts on Tues 10am - 11.45am (inc.holidays). Craft, free play and singing.Refreshments available. Cost: £2 perfamily.

Huntingdonshire Twins and TripletsClub (affiliated to Tamba.org.uk)Sure Start Centre, GodmanchesterCommunity Primary SchoolMon 10am - 11.30am (term time)[email protected]

Jigsaw JuniorsThe Jigsaw Centre, Orton Malborne,Peterborough PE2 5PW. For pre-schoolage. Toys, books, activities and messyplay. Wed 1.30pm-2.45pm. Run by OrtonChildren’s Centre (01733 452690).Bookings only.

Leo’s Pre-school MorningsOne Leisure St Neots. Relaxed andsociable sessions which include use ofLeo's Funzone plus other funactivities.Term time only. For reducedprices, times and dates visitwww.leosfunzone.co.uk

Little AngelsBerkley Street Methodist Church,Eynesbury, St. Neots PE19 2NB.Newborn - 4 years. Wednesdays (termtime only) 1pm to 2.45. Free play with

lots 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: JoSmith (01487 711109).

Little Monkeys House of FunOne Leisure Ramsey, Abbey Road. ForUnder 5’s. Bouncy castle, ball pool andsoft play area. Wed 9.30am – 11.30am(term time only). FREE for 6 months orunder. Call: (01480 387900)

Mini MoversKingsgate Community Church, 2 StapleeWay, Parnell, Peterborough PE1 4YT.For newborn - pre-school, Wed 10am -11.30am (term time). Art, craft, singingand trips. Cost: £1.50 per family, includesdrink/snack for all. Call: Kim Connor(01733 311156 via church office).

Moonlight Hare’s Baby & Toddler GroupPeterborough Museum First Thursday ofeach month (term-time only). Story andrhyme; handle real objects and enjoy acraft activity. Suitable for 2 - 5 year olds.£2 per child (babies free). Contact: CarolLaw to book special EY group sessions:(01733 864 700)Vivacity-peterborough.com/museums

MOMS Club of HuntingdonPlaygroups/Playdates, Park days,Outings, MOMS Night Out, Crafts,Activity Groups & More! Supportingmoms with kids of all ages. Emailmomsclubofhuntingdon@gmail.comwww.momsclubofhuntingdonuk.weebly.com. Follow us on Facebook

Mucky PupsPlaytimes, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick,Huntingdon PE28 0TQ. Newborn - 5yrs.Fri 1.30pm - 3pm (term time). Bring apiece of fruit. FREE (01480 890077)playtimesplaygroup.co.uk

Mummas & Bubbas Meet UpBritish Legion, 210 Broadway, Yaxley,PE7 3NR.Mondays in term time: 10.30 -11.30. Cost £1. Contact Lou: [email protected]

Needingworth Little Tigers Baby &Toddler Group Needingworth Village Hall. For 0-5 yrs.Mon 10am -11:30am (term time only).Call: Sarah (01480 469294).

NCT Bumps & BabesSt Jude’s Church Hall, Cranford Drive,Netherton, Peterborough For pregnant

parents and babies up to one year. Tues1pm-2.30 pm. Cost £1 per family. Join usfor coffee & tea, chat, play, postnatalsupport, and mum2mum breastfeedinginfo (0844 243 6240, press 1).

Orton Wistow ToddlersOrton Wistow Community Centre, NapierPlace Peterborough PE2 6XN. Newborn- pre-school. Indoor and outdoor play.Tues 1.15pm - 3pm (term time). Cost: £2per family (includes drink/biscuit). Call:Lynn Whitfield (01733 237727).

Rainbow Toddler Group83A High Street, Huntingdon CommunityChurch Centre PE29 3DP. Newborn – 4yrs. Tues 9.30am – 11am. Cost: 50p perfamily, refreshments provided (01480411665) [email protected]

Ramsey Children's CentreUnit 3 Stocking Fen Road Ramsey PE261SA. Open Mon, Tues & Thurs9.00am-5.00pm, Wed 9.00am-12.30pmand Fri 9.00am-4.30pm. For moredetails call 01487 814812 or visitcambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk

St Ives Children’s CentreWheatfields Primary School, Nene WayPE27 3WF. For 0 – 5 yrs. Mon 9am - 3pm.Tues - Wed 9am - 5pm, Thurs 9am - 4pm, Fri9am - 12pm. Call: Fran (07776 494 100).

St. Ives Christian Fellowship Parentsand ToddlersBurleigh Hill Community Centre,Constable Road PE27 3ER. Newborn – 4yrs. Thurs 9.15am – 11am (term time).Call: Jason Street (01480 463161).

St Neots Rural Children’s CentreLittle Paxton Primary School, GordonRoad, St. Neots PE19 6NG. For age 0-5.Open Mon - Fri 8.45am - 12.45pm.Contact: (01480 357540).

Smiley Tots Parent & Toddler GroupYelden Village Hall, Spring Lane, YeldenMK44 1BA. Every Wed 10am-12pm(term time). Come and play! £2 perfamily inc. drink & snack. Call: Vicky(01933 317220)

The Daisy Children’s CentrePapworth Everard & surroundingvillages. For more information about theircurrent programme, call: (01480831423).

The Eatons Children’s CentreBushmead Primary School, BushmeadRoad, Eaton Socon, St. Neots PE198BT. For age 0 - 5. Various courses andsupport for parents. Open Mon - Thurs8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am - 1pm. Formore details (01480 358340)cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk

Thistle TotsThistle Drive Playcentre, Wessex Close,Stanground PE2 8HZ. For 0 - 2yrs. Thurs1.15pm - 2.30pm and 2 - 5yrs Fri 10am -11.15am. To book (term time) call: (01733452610).

Tiddlers and ToddlersJubilee Hall, Eaton Socon, St. Neots. Est.30 yrs. Friday 9.30am – 11.30am (termtime). Call: Margaret Birchall (01480215695) 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).

Totally TotsGoldhay Centre, PE2 5QP.Fri 10am - 11.30am. Cost £1 (term timeonly). Call: (01733 452690).

Tot StopStanground Baptist Church, ChapelStreet, Stanground PE2 8JG. Toys forbabies, toddlers and pre-school children,craft activity, singing and refreshments. Afriendly and welcoming group. Fri9:45-11:45 (Term time) Call: Jane Carter(01733 310411)

Tots’ PraiseSt. Neots Parish Church, PE19 2BU. LastWeds of month 10.30am. FREE.Bible based, refreshments. Older siblingswelcome in holidays. Call: Rev. PaulAndrews, 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 & Ravensthorpe Children’sCentre offer support to local families thatinclude fun, play activities. Based atHighlees and Ravensthorpe PrimarySchool, Call: (01733 266425) for moreinformation.

WhoLet the Dads OutA chance to have some fun with yourpreschooler, eat some bacon,meet someother dads, even read the newspaper! 1stSaturday of the month at 9am. St Mary’sChurch Eaton Socon. Cost £1 per child.Contact [email protected]

� Babysitters/Nannies

Buckden Childcare AgencyNannies, babysitters, childminders andmore. Contact: (01480 811180)buckden-childcare-agency.co.uk

Nice Nannies Now40, Station Road, Warboys, Huntingdon,Cambs PE28 2TD.Childcare for all ages. Call: Helen (01487823516) nicenannies.co.uk

� General

Baby Café Brewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10,Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. Help and adviceon breastfeeding your baby from localhealth visitors and nursery nurses. Mon1pm - 2.30pm (plus baby weighing).Telephone before arriving. Call: (01733452600 / 01733 774537). Jigsaw Centre, Orton Malbourne, PE25PW. Thurs 1pm - 2.30pm. Call: (01733452690 / 01733 237209).

Baby Café LocalStanground Children’s Centre, 31aChapel Street, PE2 8JF. Tues 1.30pm -3pm NCT Breastfeeding counsellor visitsevery week. Please telephone beforearriving. Call: (01733 452610).

Families and Childcare InformationServices (Peterborough andCambridgeshire)Local information about childcare.Peterborough Families InformationService (0800 29 89 121) calls are free.Cambridgeshire Childcare InformationService (0345 04 54 014) local callcharge. Email (for both areas):familiesandchildcare@young-lives.org.ukwww.familiesandchildcare.org.uk

� Adventure/Soft Play

Active AnticsHighlees Primary School Hall, AshtonRoad, Westwood PE3 7ER.For 0 - 4 yrs, Wed 10am - 11am (termtime only.) Fun movement activities. Buildsensory and motor skills. Call: LynnBoness (01733 295864).

Activity World & Toddler WorldPadholme Road East, Peterborough, PE15XH. Indoor play. Separate ToddlerWorld. Open 9.30am – 5.30pm. ClosedTues. Cost: from £4.95. Birthday parties.Call: (01733 314446)www.activityworld.co.uk

Big Sky Adventure Play24, Wainman Road, Shrewsbury Avenue,Woodston, Peterborough PE2 7BU. Softplay area for under 4yrs. Open 9.30am –6pm (term time), Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun10am – 5pm. Cost: Under 4’s - £4.90,age 4+ £5.90, adults £1.30. Birthdayparties. Call: (01733 390810)bigsky.co.uk

Crystal Country Play BarnLow Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9HU.Children’s indoor and outdoor play areas.Open daily 10am – 6pm Cost: £3.80 Mon- Fri. Weekends/hols £4.90 open 10am -4pm.. Playbarn Mums and Tots 10am -12pm Mon - Fri. Birthday parties. Call:(01480 493394).

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).

Eat ‘N’ PlayHuntingdon Road, St. Neots PE19 1XG.Large play area (max height 1.45m/4’9”)Separate toddler area. Open 11am daily.Cost: £3.75. Weekends/hols £4.25. Call:(01480 471611) www.eatnplay.co.uk

Houghton MillHoughton, Huntingdon PE28 2AZKids of all ages will be fascinated to see aworking mill in action, with lots of handson fun too. Beautiful grounds and boatrides. Ideal for a family day out.www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Leo’s Funzone @ HuntingdonOne Leisure Huntingdon, St Peter’sRoad, Huntingdon. Indoor adventure playcentre for babies, toddlers and children. Agreat venue for children’s parties.Freeentry for adults and children under 1.Open 7 days a week. Call: (01480388600) leosfunzone.co.uk

Leo’s Funzone @ St. NeotsOne Leisure, Barford Road, St. Neots.Indoor adventure play centre for babies,toddlers and children. A great venue forchildren’s parties. Free entry for adultsand children under 1. Open 7 days aweek. Call: (01480 388700)leosfunzone.co.uk

Whale of a Time - Childrens IndoorSoftplay Centre 8 Viking Way, Bar Hill,Cambridge CB23 8ELMon-Fri 10am - 5.30pm Sat & Sun10am - 6pm (01954 781018) www.whaleofatime-cambridge.co.uk

� Theatre

Key TheatreEmbankment Road, Peterborough. PE1


Days Out

Childcare

1EF. Productions aimed at childrenthroughout the year. Box office: (01733207239).

The Cresset TheatreRightwell, Bretton Centre, PeterboroughPE3 8DXSeasonal shows for children. Call:(01733 265705) www.cresset.co.uk

� Developmental Play

BabygrowzHuntingdon, St Neots & Ely.Developmental Play classes for mumand baby. Newborn to 2yrs. Call Janet(07891 676504) [email protected]

Dance and MovementBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10,Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 12mths -5yrs. Thurs 1.15pm - 2.15pm. Just dropin (term time). Call: 01733 452600.

Happy FacesThe Crown Inn, Glinton, PeterboroughFor 8mths - 5yrs. Educational play,refreshments and more. Call: Claire(01733 324851).www.clairehappyfaces.co.uk

�Languages

La Jolie RondeFrench Open Centre, 58 Burleigh Road,St. Ives PE27 3DF. Introduction toFrench with songs, rhymes and games.Age 5+ Call: Anna Ireland (01480382036).

Little Language LearnersSt. Neots. Learn Spanish with yourtoddler through music, movement andrhyme. For age 0 -5. Call: Vicky Payne(07979 503269)littlelanguagelearners@technicks.comwww.littlelanguagelearners.com

� Music/Singing

Clap & Sing / Parachute PlayThe Rainbow Children's Centre SureStart Parkhall Road, SomershamFor newborn – 5yrs. Song andmovement to stimulate babies. Wed9.30am – 10.30am, 10.30am –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.uk

Musical MinisHeritage Park Primary School, ParkFarm, Stanground and AlwaltonFrom 0 - 5yrs. Music sessions forbabies and toddlers. Call: Janie (01778570340) www.musicalminis.co.uk

Sing and SignSamuel Pepys School, St. Neots. For 6- 18mths. Thursdays. Learn tocommunicate with your baby or toddlerpre-speech. Call: Julie Warriner fordetails (01767 691488).

Tiny TalkWhaddon, Cambourne, Histon &Brampton. Baby signing classes for allbabies and young toddlers. Class is 1 hr- ½ hr singing and signing followed by ½hr social time. Call: Carol (07951601107) [email protected]

Tuneful TotsBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10,Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 - 5yrs.First session 9.30am -10.25am. Secondsession 10.50am to 11.45am. To bookcall: (01733 452600).

Warboys Clap and Sing (includingToy Library)Warboys Community Primary School -Community Hall. All pre-schoolerswelcome. Thurs 1.45pm - 2.45pm (termtime). Cost: £1 donation. Call: Kate Smith(01487 824390).

� Yoga/Massage/Sleep

Antenatal YogaciseFREE Pregnancy Yoga classes at

Ramsey and Somersham Children’sCentres in June/July. Call: Victoria(01954 204742) bumpstobabies.co.uk

BabyblissHuntingdon /Peterborough area.Infant Massage, Baby/Toddler Yoga,Baby & Child swimming and First Aidcourses. Call: Kate Stewart (07857683291) www.mybabybliss.info

Daisy BirthingA course for women who are between14 to 42 weeks of their pregnancy.Keeps the body healthy and strongthrough yoga, breathe work, relaxationsand self hypnosis. For course datescontact One Leisure St Ives (01480388500), One Leisure St Neots (01480388700) www.oneleisure.net

Pregnancy YogaOak Tree Centre, Huntingdon PE297HN.Wed 7pm – 8.30pm. Call: BarbaraMoorby (01480 380307).

Time for Health (Baby massage)8 Station Road, St Ives (oppositeWaitrose). Thurs 10.30am. Helps relievecolic, tummy discomfort, teething andmore. Call: (01480 461411)timeforhealth.co.uk

Sleep 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.uk

Colin Daines MMCMagic and balloon modelling. Memberof the magic circle. Family occasions aspeciality (01480 212571).

Singing Beans St Mary’s Parish Hall,The Walks East, Huntingdon.Pre-School singing session withpuppets, bubbles, instruments etc Mon10am. £2 per child. Contact Natalie07870249129

On Stage Youth Theatre School71, Shakespeare Road, St. Ives PE276TT. For age 4+. Train in the performingarts in a fun and friendly environment.Call: Eve Webb (01480 461959)onstageyts.co.uk

Stagecoach Theatre Arts SchoolFor age 4 +. Learn to act, sing anddance and build confidence. For


Development

Drama

Huntingdon classes contact: Jo (01353667442) and Peterborough call: Ashleigh(01778 440077) www.stagecoach.co.uk

Stage Stars Theatre AcademyAlconbury, Brampton, Papworth &Sawtry. Classes in drama, singing anddance for ages 2+. Contact: Gemma(07807193182)www.stagestarsacademy.co.uk

Stars on Stage UKAlconbury, Woodston & Orton Waterville.Dance and drama classes for variousages.Courses run over half term andsummer holidays. For full details Contact:Sam & Hannah [email protected] www.starsonstage.org.uk

� Children’s Entertainers/Parties

Butterfly PartyChurch Street, FenstantonJewellery Making Parties for childrenaged 4 +. High quality materials.Teaching from qualified jeweller.butterflyparty.co.ukCall: Teresa on 0845 5194503.

Crafty MonkeyMooresWalk, St Neots or MobileOffers Pottery Painting, Build a Bear,decopatch, Jewellery Making parties forall ages. Call (01480 219222)www.craftymonkeypotterypainting.com

Funergy.co.ukThe Children’s party and mobile crechespecialists. Fun parties for boys and girlsaged 1 - 11. Soft play equipment for hire,ideal for weddings, christenings etc. Call:08456 804894. [email protected]

Kreepie Krawlies Soft PlaySoft play party hire at your venue (Cambsand Herts area). Call Debbie (07825771408) www.kreepiekrawlies.co.uk

Little Beans PartiesThemed parties for children aged 1 +.Call Natalie: 07870 249129www.littlebeansworld.com

Party 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 and juniors.Contact your local One Leisure site fordetails: Huntingdon: 01480 388600,Ramsey: 01480 387900, Sawtry: 01480387800, St. Ives: 01480 388500, St.Neots: 01480 388700 or visitoneleisure.net

Ab-Fab Party Time! Fun entertainment for Babies ,Totsthrough to Pre Teens. Choose from:Knights & Princesses, Grease, Tearless& Fearless, Ugly Bug & Beautiful Butterflyball or Pirates & Fairies. Call: Trisha(01487 741456) partytime.uk.com

� Restaurants

Brewster’s Fun Factory & Restaurant(Highwayman)Colmworth Business Park, St Neots alsoat Hampton, Peterborough. Pubrestaurant. Fun Factory within, cost: £3per child, per hour. Tots time: 10am -12pm (term time). Kids menu inrestaurant. Call: (01480 408540).

Fayre & SquareHartford Mill, Wyton, Hartford PE28 2AA.Family pub restaurant. Kids menu. Babychange/highchairs. Call: (01480 414311).

Frankie & Benny’sTowerfields, Kings Ripton Road,Huntingdon PE29 7EG. New York Italianstyle restaurant. Children’s menu. Freecolouring pack. Call: (01480 437240).

Pizza Express105, High Street, Huntingdon PE29 3LB.Children’s ‘mini’ menu. Free activity pack.Call: (01480 434446).

Bretton District LibraryThe Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton,Peterborough PE3 8DS.Storytime: Thurs 11am -11.30am. RhymeTime: Tues 2pm - 2.30pm. Story andRhyme time: Sat 10.30am - 11am. Call:(01733 864291).

Cambourne LibraryRhymetime and Storytime alternateFridays from 9.30am -10.00am. Termtime only. Call 0345 045 5225.

Chatteris Library2 Furrowfields Road, ChatterisPE16 6DY Storytime, Tues2:15pm-2:45pm (term-time only),Rhymetime (birth to 3 yrs), Thurs10am-11am (term time only) Call: 0345045 5225

Dogsthorpe Community LibraryCentral Avenue, Dogsthorpe,Peterborough PE1 4LH. Storytime: Thurs2pm - 2.30pm. Call: (01733 864300).

Eye LibraryCrowland Road, Eye, Peterborough PE67TN. Under 5’ s storytime: Mon 10.30am- 11am. Rhyme Time: Mon 11am -

11.30am. Children’s craft club, Sat 11am- 12pm. Call: (01733 864142).

Hampton Library6B Serpentine Green Shopping Centre,Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8DR.Rhymetime: Tuesday, 10.15 – 10.45amCall: (01733 864538).

Huntingdon LibraryPrinces Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PH.Storytime: 18mths – 5 yrs, Weds10.30am –11am. Rhymetime: 0 - 18 mthsFri 10.30am - 11am (term time).

Orton District LibraryOrton Centre, Peterborough PE2 5RQ.Storytime: Orton Library Storytime isevery Thursday, 10 – 10.30am (all yearround) and every Saturday 11 – 11.30amRhymetime: 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.Rhyme Time: Thurs 1.30pm-2pm. Call:(01733 864280).

Ramsey LibrarySchool Lane, Ramsey PE26 1AF.Rhymetime: 0 – 3 yrs. Tues 2pm -2.45pm. Call: (0845 045 5225).

Sawtry LibraryFen Lane, Sawtry PE28 5TQ. Story andrhymetime: Fri 2.30pm – 3.15pm.

Somersham Community InformationCentreChurch Street Somersham PE28 3EG.For pre-school children. Tues10.30am-11am - stories & rhyme endingwith a craft activity every week (termtime) (01487 840266).

Stanground Community LibrarySouthfields Avenue, Peterborough PE28RZ. Storytime: Fri 3.30pm - 4pm.Rhymetime Tues 10 -10.30am.

St. Ives Library4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. Ives PE275BW. Rhymetime: (for up to 18mths -preschoolers welcome) Weds 10.30am –11am (term time).

St. Neots LibraryPriory Lane, St. Neots PE19 2BH.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).


Reading / Story Time

Family Eating Out

Special Needs

Entertainment

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,(also Thurs) 3.30pm - 4pm. Sat 10.45am- 11.15am. Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm –2.45pm. Call: (01733 864282).

Woodston LibraryOrchard Street, Peterborough PE29AL.Storytime: Thurs 10.30am - 11am.Rhyme Time: Wed 2.15pm – 2.45pmCall: (01733 864304).

Yaxley LibraryLansdowne Rd, Yaxley. Storytime:Alternate Tues 10.30am–11am (termtime). Rhymetime: alternate Fri10.30am–11am (term time only).

Cambridgeshire Parent PartnershipServiceFor parents and carers of children andyoung people with special educationalneeds. Confidential Advice Line: (01223699214)www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/pps

Buggy Boot CampPostnatal outdoor workout for Mumswith their buggies. St Neots andHuntingdon. Call Lindsay on 07730302826 or email:[email protected]

� Cycling

BalanceabilityOne Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road,St Ives PE27 6WU. Introduction tocycling in a safe environment. Developcycling skills, balance, co-ordination,agility and flexibility. 6 week accreditedprogramme for 2½ to 4 year olds. Forcourse dates contact (01480 388500).

� Dance

Joanne Brown (Formerly: Brown’sDance Centre) Now teaching at: Tu Danse Studios,Newark Road, PeterboroughRosettes (3-6 yr olds) - £3.75 Wed -4:30pm to 5:15pm Juniors (7-15 yr olds)- £4 on Wed - 5:15pm to 6:15pm. Call:(01733 235241 / 07843 784417).

Dance StudioThe Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton,Peterborough PE3 8DX.Classes for age 2+. Babies Ballet age3+ Fri 3.15pm - 3.45pm. Modern and tapage 4+ Sat 2pm - 2.30pm. Term timeonly. Call (01733 842516).www.cresset.co.uk

Dance Supplies20, Bridge Street, St. Ives PE27 5EG.Authorised retailer (01480 498174)www.dancesuppliesstives.co.uk

Kelly Marie’s Dance SuppliesUnit 2, Fishers Yard, Market Square, St.Neots PE19 2AF. Outfit sizes fromage 2. Call: (01480 477212).www.kellymariesdancewear.co.uk

Linda Allen School of DanceAlconbury, Kimbolton & SpaldwickBallet, Tap & jazz classes from 3½ yrs.Email: [email protected]

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. Various classesfor under fives. Call: Jill Dawson (01733234 555).

Saldance Theatre Arts27, Fenlake Business Centre,Peterborough PE1 5BQ.Mums & Tots (from age 2): Thurs1.15pm. Pre-school age: Thurs 2pm.Cost: £4 per session. Call: NicolaStorton (01733 340003) Email:[email protected] Door School of DanceSt. B’s Hall, Yaxley. Pre-School Ballet onTuesdays. Call: Lesley (01733 244779)

Stageworks StudiosThe Towers, High Street, Buckden, St.Neots PE19 5TA.Toddler Dance: Tues 10am - 10.45am.Call: Pauline (01480 812626)www.stageworksstudio.co.uk

Sunny StepsTime for Health, 8 Station Road, St. IvesPE27 5BH. For boys and girls aged 2 -4. Creative dance and movement. Thurs9.45am – 10.45am. Contact: Alison(01954 267378).

Tu Danse StudiosNewark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5YD.Dance & movement classes for age 2yrs+. Contact: Anita (01733 553830)E-mail: [email protected]

Wendy Burke School of DanceHartford, Huntingdon and Sawtry.Ballet classes. For age 3yrs +. Contact:Wendy (01487 822002)[email protected]

� Football

Dribblers Football School @ St IvesOne Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road.For ages 2+ years. (01480 388500).

Dribblers Football School @ SawtryOne Leisure Sawtry, Green End Road,Sawtry PE28 5UY. For ages 3 - 5 yrs.(01480 387800).

Dribblers Football School @ St NeotsOne Leisure St Neots, Barford Road,Eynesbury, St Neots. For ages 3 – 4 yrs.(01480 388700).

Little Kickers Pre-School FootballClassesPeterborough/Stamford and Cambridge.For 18mths – 5yrs. Children will learnsound football skills with a positiveintroduction to sport. For free tastersession at Peterborough/Stamford call:(07976 179899)[email protected]. ForCambridge call Linzi: (01954 719782).

� Gymnastics

Baby GymHuntingdon Gymnastics Club, ClaytonsWay PE29 1UT.Class for baby walking – 2yrs, Fri 10am-10.45am; 8wks old - walking, 10.50am -11.35am, £3, term time only. StructuredToddlers - call to join class (pre-bookedand pre-paid. Call: (01480 523 43 -short number)[email protected]

Tumble TotsFor 6mths - 7 yrs. For classes inPeterborough call: Amanda (01832272127), St. Neots & Huntingdon,contact: Ann (07906 949206), St. IvesKaren (01353 661255)www.tumbletots.com� Ice Skating

Planet Ice1 Mallard Road, Bretton, Peterborough,PE3 8YN. Ice Toddlers:for 18mths - 5yrs. Structured classes tointroduce young children to ice-skating.Always under strict supervision fromqualified coach. Cost: £4.20 first child,second child only £1.50. Sun 10am-11am. Call: (01733 260222)www.planet-ice.co.uk


Sports

Special Needs

� Martial Arts

Black Belt AttitudeTora Kai Karate classes at variouslocations, For age 4+. Call: (01733246471 / 07800 985724)www.blackbeltattitude.co.uk

Evolution 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 Classes forage 3+. Call: Andrew Hicks (01733810043 / 07974 196256)www.hickskarate.co.uk

� 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: 01480 387900,Sawtry@ 01480 387800, St. Neots:01480 388700 or visitwww.oneleisure.net

First StrokesGodmanchester Community Pool, ParkLane, Huntingdon PE29 2AG.Swimming lessons for all. (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. Call yourlocal One Leisure site for timetables anddetails of sessions available:Huntingdon: (01480 388600) Ramsey:(01480 387900) Sawtry: (01480 387800)St. Ives: (01480 388500) St Neots:(01480 388700) oneleisure.net

Junior Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots. Qualifiedteaching staff help your child gainconfidence, develop technique and enjoyswimming. Call local site for details:Huntingdon: (01480 388600) Ramsey:(01480 387900) Sawtry: (01480 387800)St Ives: (01480 388500) St Neots:(01480 388700) or visitwww.oneleisure.net

Kimbolton 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, Ambury Rd,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 01480 358350 ,St. Neots and Eatons Children’s Centre,Bushmead School, Eaton Socon 01480358350 Mon -Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pmand Fridays 8.45am - 1.00pm. St NeotsRural Children’s Centre, Little PaxtonSchool, Mon-Fri 8.45 - 12.45 Call:(01480 358350).

Toy LibraryHighlees Children’s Centre,PE3 7ER. Pop in any time. Baby Explorers - Fri12.45am - 2pm. No charge and nobooking needed. Call: Steph for moredetails (01733 260833).

Warboys Toy LibraryWarboys Community Primary School -Community Hall. All pre-schoolerswelcome. Thurs 1.45pm - 2.45pm (termtime). Cost: £1 donation. Call: Kate Smith(01487 824390).

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

Pigeons FarmWisbech Road, Peterborough,Cambridgeshire PE6 0TD. Many BreedsOf Farm Animals and Birds, large PlayArea, Restaurant and Shop. Open allyear. For more details and openinghours call 01733 271020 or 01733271414,email: [email protected] visit: www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk

Shepreth Wildlife ParkStation Road, Shepreth, SG8 6PZ.Adventure playground and soft playroomfor under fives. Open 10am - 5pm. Call:01763 26 22 26.www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk

The Raptor FoundationThe Heath, St. Ives Road, Woodhurst,Huntingdon PE28 3BT. Open daily, flyingdisplays. Cost: Under 3’s FREE. Age 4+£3. Adults: £5. Call: (01487 741140)www.raptorfoundation.org.uk

Thurleigh Farm CentreCross End, Thurleigh, Beds MK44 2EE.Open from 9.30am - 5pm. Farm animals,tractor rides, adventure playgroud, quadbikes, cafe and more!Call: 01234 771597.www.thurleighfarmcentre.co.uk

Wood Green, The Animal CharityKing’s Bush Farm, London Road,Godmanchester PE29 2NH.Animal re-homing centre. Children’s playarea, pet supplies and shop. Open 10am– 4pm daily. (0844 248 8181)www.woodgreen.org.uk


Toy Library

Wildlife/Animals

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First class £5Redeemable on Membership

Offer valid for new or returning customers not attended for 6 months or longer.

At participating loctions only.

CAMBOURNEThe Hub Community Centre, High Street

Tue 6.45pm & Wed 7.45pmST NEOTS

Priory Jnr Sch, Longsands RoadMon & Wed 6.45pm & 8pm, Sat 9am

Express (30 min) Mon & Fri 6pmClasses also in Sandy, and other areas.

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