reading family grapevine winter 2010

Your LOCAL family phonebookfrom antenatal to 18 yrs

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Reading winter 2010FREE

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CalcotCaversham

Caversham HeightsColey

EarleyEmmer Green

Farley HillHurst

Lower EarleyMortimer

New TownPangbourne

ReadingShinfieldSonning

SouthcoteSpencers Wood

SwallowfieldTheale

TilehurstTwyford

University AreaWargrave

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Antenatal & Babies

Acupuncture in PregnancySafe natural and effective

07939067278 / 01189866140 [email protected]

New Yoga fo r Pregnancy C lassesDebbie Ashford a Yoga teacher with over 20 years experience will be teaching a new pregnancy class for women and sometimes their partners on Monday evenings at the resource centre in Lower Earley.

I work with the Petzi ball and women love it. Not only does it help open the pelvis but is excellent for posture and can help place the baby in the correct position for birth.

It allows women to work with natural gravity and when you mix this with movement it helps women to go within to achieve a more focused birth.Using her Yoga knowledge and the experience of giving birth Debbie combines classical Yoga techniques to provide mums to be with a bag of `practical tools` to take away with them to use in their labour.

The classes provide a peaceful atmosphere to relax and unwind. Stretching and breathing techniques aid some of the most common problems that often arise during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters... Some of the associated problems are - lower back ache, sickness, tiredness, lack of sleep, anxiety, fear to name just a few.

Call Debbie Ashford on 079 799 828 39

AntenatalAmblecote Osteopathy & Aromatherapy, cranial osteopathy, 0118 9411212

Baby Premier, moving video of your unborn baby, 0845 345 7262

Birth Days Antenatal, classes, yoga, hypnotherapy, 0118 3269021

Create a Belly Cast to mark your special occasion call Deb, 07979 982839

Future Babies Ltd, ultrasound scanning studio, London St, 0118 9585050

Gentle Birthing with Hypnotherapy - Fiona Winterton, 0118 934 9489

Harrison Clinic, cranial osteopathy, pregnancy massage, 0118 9762253

NCT Bump & Baby café, St. Mary’s Church, Tues, Wargrave, 0118 9340988

Organise a pre birthing party with your friends and family call Deb, 07979 982839

Positive Birthing: Using Hypnosis, EFT and Affirmational therapies, 0118 9835238

Susannah Fone MBAcC, acupuncture at Total Health Clinic, Tilehurst, 0118 9866140

Antenatal ClassesBerkshire Birth Company, one day birth prep couples classes, 01344 780271

Berkshire Hypnobirthing, antenatal classes, small groups, 0118 3765548


Confident Birthing, antenatal courses & sessions, 07810 484772

For Body and Mind, Hypnobirthing, for a calm & natural birth, 0118 9470385

Having Twins Antenatal Classes for Multiples, 4 - 6 couples, 0118 9663609

LAMAZE Active Birth, antenatal classes, Lower Earley, 0118 9662156

National Health Service antenatal classes, through your doctor

Positive Birthing: Using Hypnosis, EFT and Affirmational therapies, 0118 9835238

Reading NCT Antenatal Classes, 0844 2436884

Yoga for PregnancyBerkshire Birth Company, gentle yoga based exercises and stretches, 01344 780271


Pregnancy yoga, Margaret Manning, Sat am’s, Lower Earley, 0118 9872368

Viniyoga classes (family, pregnancy, general, 1-1) RG1, RG30, 07984 451141

Yardley Yoga, yoga for pregnancy, Cumberland Rd, 0118 9268013

Yoga for Pregnancy Mon eves 6.30 - 7.45 at Resource Centre, Lower Earley, 0118 9799617

Maternity WearBumpsy Baby, maternity wear, Pangbourne St, 07931 483791‎

DoulasBaby Harmony Doula Services, dedicated postnatal support, 0771 3772005

Confident Birthing, birth and postnatal doula packages, 07810 484772

Dillian’s Doula Service, expert postnatal care in your home, 0118 9700493

Antenatal and Postnatal ExerciseBuggyfit, outdoor fitness for new mums, power-walking with the buggy, throughout Reading, 0118 9867980

Post Natal Pilates, pilates for you, massage for your baby, Earley, 0118 9620935

BabiesFamily Health and Baby Clinics, all over Reading, drop-in, 0118 9312111

Feat Of Clay - baby hand & footprints in clay, Caversham, 0118 9697085

Harrison Clinic, cranial osteopathy, pregnancy massage, 0118 9762253

NCT Bump & Baby café, St. Mary’s Church, Tues, Wargrave, 0118 9340988

The Dinky Fingerprint Co, pure silver fingerprints made into gifts, 01628 623386

The Little Print Co, hand-made finger print jewellery, casts, imprints, 0118 9756382

Tiptoe Designs, casts and silver imprints of your baby, Earley, 0118 9266442

Welcome to the Winter 2010 issue

A very warm welcome to the Winter Edition of the Reading Family Grapevine. My name is Richard and I have just taken over the running of the magazine from Alice. I would like to say a big thank-you to Alice for all her help and encouragement on my first issue. When I first saw the Reading Family Grapevine a few years ago I remember thinking what a great resource for all manner of businesses, and facilities in the Reading area. But it is much more than that as most of you will already know with information on toddler groups, baby clinics, libraries and many more local groups and clubs. If you would like some copies in your area, whether you are a club, business or just an information point, please let me know. We will be increasing the publication to 4 issues a year so watch out for the March Issue, copy deadline 12th February.

Have a Fantastic Christmas,

Richard.

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New to the area or just moving home?Your New Neighbours Visitor will be pleased to call with helpful information on the community facilities, and special offers from local shops and businesses.

This service is freeTelephone: 0118 944 0293

We are increasing the number of issues we publish per

year. The new dates will be March, June, September

and December. If you would like to advertise, please

call Richard on 0118 9831009 or e-mail richard@

readinggrapevine.co.uk. If you would like a free

listing just let me know.


Toddlers

Breastfeeding SupportBreast-feeding clinic, help and advice, Royal Berks, 0118 3227989

Caversham Children’s Centre, breastfeeding drop-in clinic, Monday a.m, 0118 9375429

La Leche League, breast feeding & parenting info (Woodley), 0118 9268983

Latching and positioning class, need to book, 0118 3227319

Baby ActivitiesBabies Go Swimming, specialised underwater swimming classes, 0118 9890543

Baby College, fun development classes, 0 - 3yrs, all over Reading, 0118 9798549

Baby Sensory 0-13mths, Rich Sensory Activities, Reading area, 01980 849354

Ducklings, introduction to swimming for babies, Central Swimming Pool, 0118 9015070

Ducklings, introduction to swimming, Meadway Sports Centre, 0118 9015060

JOLLY BABIES, First musical experiences, Swallowfield, Burghfield Common, 0118 9332078

Kindermusik, music and movement, Caversham, Mon & Tues, 0-5yrs, 0118 9477546

MAD Academy, music & dance MADness, age 3m - 4yrs, Tilehurst, Purley, 0118 9770050

Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 4yrs, Mortimer, 01635 860959

Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 5yrs, Reading, Earley, Tilehurst, 01635 868584

Mortimer West-End Toddlers, 0 - 5 yrs, open to siblings in holidays, 0118 9332990

Mother and Baby Yoga, Margaret Manning, Thurs p.m, Woodley, 0118 9872368

Music with Mummy, Birth to 3yrs, Woodley and Wokingham, 0118 9034808

MUSIC with MUMMY, birth-3 yrs, Mortimer West End, Burghfield Cmn, Swallowfield, 0118 9332078

Nappucino nappy coffee morning for free advice, Biscuit Tin café, 0118 9695550

NCT Early Days support & discussion group for new mums, Thurs, Charvil, 0118 9340988

New Mums Group, Norcot Early Years Centre, Tues am’s, 0118 9015618

Parents As First Teachers, Funzone, Mrs Bland’s Infant School, Burghfield, 07766 071 634

Smilies (for children under 1 year) Norcot Early Years Centre, Thurs pm’s, 0118 9015618

Theale Teddies, babies to under5, Theale Village Hall, Thurs p.m, 0118 9302766

Tiny Tune Time, 0 - 2yrs, Tuesday am, Pangbourne Village Hall, 01235 851091

Tiny Tune Time, Tuesday mornings Pangbourne Village Hall, 0 - 5 yrs, 01235 851091

Westwood Farm Under 3s’ Toddlers Group, Friday a.m, Tilehurst, 0118 9420472

Baby MassageAmblecote Osteopathy & Aromatherapy, infant massage course, 0118 9411212

Berkshire Birth Company, baby massage for babies four weeks+, 01344 780271

Happy Baby, infant massage classes, 0 - 9m, Caversham, 0118 9483045

Post Natal Pilates, pilates for you, massage for your baby, Earley, 0118 9620935

Baby SigningBarefoot Baby Signing, classes/private lessons, age 6m+, Cav & Reading, 0118 9473333

Tiny Talk, baby signing classes in Woodley & Hurst, 0118 9731037

Tiny Talk, signing for babies, classes in Caversham, Calcot, Tilehurst, 07787 147807

NappiesBerkshire Nappies, free demonstrations & sales of cloth nappies, 0794 0952693

Twinkle Twinkle, cloth nappies, free advice, 0118 9695550

Baby EquipmentAllpresent, Clevamama bath towels & more, 0118 9477418

Twinkle Twinkle, cloth nappies, slings, organic clothing, 0118 9695550

Burghfield & Area Children’s Centre, Mrs Bland’s Infant & Nursery School, 07766 071634

Calcot, Theale and Area Children’s Centre, Calcot Infant School, 0118 9456157

Calcot, Theale and Area Children’s Centre, Calcot Infant School, 0118 9456157

Caversham Children’s Centre, lots of activities, Amersham Rd, 0118 9375429

Caversham Children’s Centre, Play & Learn drop-in, Tues am’s, 0-5yrs, Amersham Rd, 0118 9375429

Coley Park Children’s Centre, St Mary’s and All Saints Primary school, 0118 9394859

Dee Park Children’s Centre, Ranikhet Primary school, Tilehurst, 0118 9015221

East Downlands Sure Start Children’s Centre, Pangbourne Primary School, 0118 9845105

East Reading Children’s Centre, New Town area of Reading, 0118 9015400

Hamilton Road, services & activities supporting families with children under five, 0118 9015400

Katesgrove Children’s Centre, activities and groups for families, 0118 9750819

Orwell House,services & activities supporting families with children under five, Craven Rd, 0118 9015400

Oxford Road Children’s Centre, activities for children under 5 and their families, 0118 9015676

Parent Pop In, chat with outreach workers, Norcot Early Years Centre, Wed am’s, 0118 9015577

Ranikhet Extended Schools Services, Spey Rd, Tilehurst, 0118 9015221

Red Kite Children’s Centre, Shinfield, 0118 9882332

Riverdale Children’s Centre, Silverdale Road, Earley, 0118 9088066

Southcote Children’s Centre, Coronation Square, 0118 9390535

Surestart Children’s Centres, info, support, activities, adult learning, childcare, 0118 9390900

SureStart Whitley Children’s Centre, for young families and families-to-be, 0118 9015780

Tilehurst and Area Children’s Centre, Downsway Primary School, 07770 315070

Woodley Children’s Centre, family support, The Ambleside Centre, 0118 3776444

Toddlers Other GroupsBaby College, fun development classes, 0 - 3yrs, all over Reading, 0118 9798549

Buzzy Bees, games, crafts, nursery rhymes, sports, music & more!, 0118 9015080

Ranikhet Children’s Centre, Tales for Tots, storytime fun for under 5’s, Tues pm, 0118 9015221

Toddlers MusicKindermusik, music and movement, Caversham, Mon & Tues, 0-5yrs, 0118 9477546

Little Charactors, musical fun for pre-schoolers, 3+, Tilehurst, 07881 625556

MAD Academy, music & dance MADness, age 3m - 4yrs, Tilehurst, Purley, Burghfield, Calcot, 0118 9770050


Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 5yrs, Reading, Earley, Tilehurst, 01635 868584

Music with Mummy, Birth to 3yrs, Woodley and Wokingham, 0118 9034808

MUSIC with MUMMY, birth-3 yrs, Mortimer, Burghfield Cmn, Swallowfield, 0118 9332078

Tiny Tune Time, Tuesday mornings Pangbourne Village Hall, 0 - 5 yrs, 01235 851091

Wycliffe Music & Movement, The Warehouse, Mon am, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9299919

Toddlers Gym and FitnessArthur Hill Pool, swimming courses for 5yrs+, King’s Road, 0118 9015055

Central Swimming Pool, parent and toddler swim, 0118 9015070

Cotswold Sports Centre, toddlers trampolining, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

Dancercise, baby dancercise, age 2.5 yrs+, Sonning, 079513 85850

Highdown Sports Centre, under 5’s swimming courses, Caversham, 0118 9015095

Antenatal & Babies

Katesgrove children’s Centre

Elgar Road (north), ReadingA range of services and activities for families with young children.

For more information contact

0118 901 5664

Children’s CentresBlagdon Nursery School & Childrens

Centre, Whitley, 0118 9015425

Blagrave Nursery and Children’s Centre,

Recreation road, Tilehurst, 0118 9015427


Toddlers TimetableLittle Charactors, musical fun for pre-schoolers, 3+, Tilehurst, 07881 625556

MAD Academy, music & dance MADness, age 3m - 4yrs, Tilehurst, Purley, Burghfield, Calcot, 0118 9770050

Meadway Sports Centre, Bouncing Babes, fun start to trampolining, 0118 9015060

Meadway Sports Centre, Buzzy Bees, bouncy castle, arts & crafts, soft play & swimming, 0118 9015060

Meadway Sports Centre, Fundamentals, toddlers movement & balance, 0118 9015060

Meadway Sports Centre, Parent and Toddler Splash, 0118 9015060


Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 5yrs,Reading, Earley, Tilehurst, 01635 868584

Rivermead, Toddlers World - soft play / bouncy castles for under 5s, 0118 9015000

Rugbytots, rugby play programme, 2 - 5 yrs, various classes, 0845 313 3255

Shamu Swim School, adult & child class, age 2+, Caversham, 0118 9476698

Tots Tumble, soft play with bouncy castle, Palmer Park Sports Stadium, 0118 9015080

Toddlers Art and CraftMeadway Sports Centre, Buzzy Bees, bouncy castle, arts & crafts, soft play & swimming, 0118 9015060

Messy Monkeys Art and Craft Group for under 5’s, Mon am, Hurst Scout Hut, School Road, 07809 148922

Ranikhet Children’s Centre, Play to Learn, messy play for under 5’s, Mon a.m, 0118 9015221

Ranikhet Children’s Centre, Sparkle Kids, play and Craft for under 5’s , Wed pm, 0118 9015221

Tots Tumble, soft play plus arts & crafts, Palmer Park Sports Stadium, 0118 9015080

Wycliffe Coffee & Crafts, The Warehouse, Wed pm, all day Thurs, 0118 9299919

Toddlers Monday amArborfield Camp Mother & Toddler Group, 0 - 4yrs, 0118 9763276

Chalfont Toddler Group, 0 - 3 yrs, Earley Centrepoint, Lower Earley, 0118 9312951

Grandparents and Toddlers, 0 - 5, term time, Coronation Square, 0118 9015622

Little Fishes - Coley Park Baptist Church. 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9589911

Mortimer West End Toddlers, Monday 10am, including holidays, 0118 9332990

Mortimer West-End Toddlers, 0 - 5 yrs, open to siblings in holidays, 0118 9332990

Norcot Early Years Centre Toddler Group, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9015618

Spencers Wood Toddler Group, 9.45 - 11.45, village hall, 0 - 5yrs, 07990 502876

The Under 3’s Club, term time, Radstock Comm. Centre, Earley, 0118 9666557

Westwood Farm Under 3’s Baby Group, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9420472

Toddlers Monday pmCrescent Under 5’s (Toddlers), Alfred Sutton Primary school, 0118 9010012


Southcote Messy Play Session, 0 - 5, term time, Children’s Centre, 0118 9390535

Theale Gateway Centre, stay and play sessions, all year, 0118 9303207

Toddlers Tuesday amAldermaston Parents and Toddlers, Aldermaston Parish Hall, 0118 9714888

Caversham Hill Chapel Toddlers Group, 0118 9474529

Katesgrove Children’s Centre, 0 - 5yrs, term time, 0118 9750819

Kilnsea Parent & Toddlers, Maiden Place Comm Centre, L Earley, 07754 847967

Maiden Erlegh Parent & Toddler Group, Silverdale Comm Centre, 0118 9665417

Maiden Erlegh Toddler Group: craft, music & play for 0-5 yr olds, Silverdale Centre, 0118 9665417

Mortimer Toddlers, 0 - 5yrs, all hols except summer & X-mas, Mortimer Comm Centre, 0780 4952285

Southlake Toddlers, Emmanuel Church, Woodley, 9.15-11.15 term-time, 0-5yrs, 0118 9672740

St John’s Parent & Toddler Group, 0-4yrs, Church Rd, Woodley, 0118 9695128

Sure Start Childminders & Children Stay & Play, Calcot, 0118 9456157

Sure Start Foster Carers & Children’s Stay & Play, Calcot, 0118 9456157

Sure Start Stay & Play, 9.30 - 12, arts & crafts, open space, Calcot, 0118 9456157

The Teddy Bear Club, term time, 0 - 4.5 yrs, Woodley, 0118 9352590

Tiny Tune Time, 2 - 5yrs, Pangbourne Village Hall, 01235 851091

Tumble Teds, Coley Park Community Centre, 0118 9015662


Woodley Baptist Church Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9699956

Toddlers Tuesday pmBarty Bears, art/craft, soft play, East Rdg Adv Playground, 0118 9667577

Firasha, 0 - 5 yrs, Silverdale Comm Centre, Earley, 07974 348883

Tots on Tuesday, Kates Grove Children’s Centre, Elgar Rd, 0118 9750819

Toddlers Wed amAl-Ansar Mother & Toddler Group, 3 - 5, Pakistan Comm Centre, 0118 9269031

Arborfield Camp Mother & Toddler Group, 0 - 4yrs, 0118 9763276

Busy Bees, 0 - 4 yrs, Earley, 0118 9266710

Katesgrove Children’s Centre, 0 - 5yrs, term time, 0118 9750819



Mulberry Bush Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, Lower Earley, 0118 9872682

New Hope Toddler Group, 0 - 5 yrs, term time, 95 York Rd, 0118 9596534

Rainbow Club, (Tilehurst) The Meadway, Comm. Church, 0 - 4’s, 0118 9415557

St Luke’s Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5, term time, Erleigh Road, 0118 9262372

St Nicholas Hurst Baby & Toddler Group, 0 - 3yrs, Hurst, 0118 9345203


Tigger Toddlers, YMCA, , 0 - 5yrs, term-time, Parkside Rd, Tilehurst, 0118 9411495

Twyford Toddler Group, term time, 0-5 yrs, Twyford Youth Centre, 078379 56717


Wycliffe Parent and Toddler Group, The Warehouse, 0118 9299919

Toddlers Wed pmColey Park Children’s Centre Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9394859

Five Down, Beansheaf Comm. Centre Charrington Rd, Calcot, 0118 9413309



Toddlers Thursday amChalfont Toddler Group, 0 - 3 yrs, Lower Earley, 0118 9312951

Coley Park Children’s Centre Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9394859

Emmer Green Toddler Group, Youth & Community Centre, 07707 570621

Glowworms Parent & Toddlers, Norcot Mission Church, Tilehurst, 0118 943 1071



MENCAP Bubble Club, 0 - 4yrs children with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518


Spencers Wood Toddler Group, 9.45 - 11.45, village hall, 0 - 5yrs, 07990 502876

St Marks Toddler Group, 0 - 5, term time, Cranbury Road, 0118 9625781

Sure Start Toddlers at Whitley Community Centre, 0118 9015777

The Under 3’s Club, term time, Radstock Comm. Centre, Earley, 0118 9666557

Tiny Tots, 0 - 5 yrs, term time, Church Rd, Woodley, 0118 9210832

Tumble Teds, Coley Park Community Centre, 0118 9015662

Toddlers Thursday pmLittle Cherubs Parent & Toddler Group, Liebenrood Road, 01189541243

Micklands Toddler Group, 0 - 3yrs, 1 - 3pm, Micklands Road, Cav, 0118 9471976

Parents & Tinies, 0 - 1 yr, term time, Southcote Childrens Centre, 0118 9015622

Theale Teddies, babies to under 5, Theale Village Hall, Thurs p.m, 0118 9302766

Theale Teddies, toddlers Thurs 1.30pm - 3pm, 0118 9302766

Toddlers Friday amArborfield Camp Mother & Toddler Group, 0 - 4yrs, 0118 9763276

Barty Bears, art/craft, soft play, East Rdg Adv Playground, 0118 9667577

Caversham Hill Chapel Toddlers Group, 0118 9474529

Doodle Dots, Arts based, Tyndale Baptist Church, Whitley, 0118 9665992

What’s On Every Day of the Week for your Toddler!

Toddlers


Something for Everyone

Little Angels, 0 - 4yrs, All Saints Church, first Fri of the month, incl hols, 0118 9573552


Rainbow Club, (Tilehurst) The Meadway, Reading Comm. Church, 0 - 4’s, 0118 9415557

St Dominics Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, Woodley, 0118 9268583

Swallowfield Toddler Group, Parish Hall, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9884874


Twyford Toddler Group, term time, 0-5 yrs, Twyford Youth Centre, 078379 56717

Victoria Rd Parent and Toddlers, 9.30 - 11, Tilehurst, 0 - 5yrs, 07989 261637



Toddlers Friday pmLe Club Francais, French for 2-5 yrs, St Barnabas Hall, Caversham, 0118 9351000

Toddler Time at MERL, rhymes, songs, crafts, 18m-4yrs, term time, 0118 3788660

Toddlers Saturday amDad’s Group at Norcot Early Years Centre, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9015618

Wycliffe Parent and Toddler Group, The Warehouse, 0118 9299919

Libraries with Story/Rhyme timeBattle Library, all year, story time Tue/Thur pm, rhyme time Tue/Fri am, 0118 9015100

Burghfield Library, term time, Thurs 2.30 - 3pm, 0-3yrs, 0118 9833632

Caversham Library, all year, story time Thur pm, rhyme time Tue am & Wed pm, 0118 9015103

Central library, all year, story time Sat am, rhyme time Thur am, 0118 9015950

Mortimer Library, story time, Victoria Rd, Mortimer, 0118 9332882

Palmer Park library, all year, story time Mon pm, rhyme time Tue am, 0118 9015106

Pangbourne Library, rhyme time, Reading Rd, Pangbourne, 0118 9844117

Southcote, rhyme time, all year, Friday, 10.30-11am, 0118 9015109

Theale Library, term time, ryhme 0 - 3yrs, Mon, Wed 11 - 11.30, 0118 9303207

Tilehurst library, all year, story time Thur pm, rhyme time Mon am, 0118 9015112

Whitley library, story time, all year, Tuesday, 2.15-2.45pm, 0118 9015115

Places to Visit in and around ReadingAmners Farm, lambing days, mini railway, 0118 9832417

Basildon Park, NT house and grounds, children’s events, 0118 9843040

Basingstoke Aquadrome, lagoon, flume, parties, holiday activities, 01256 472343

Beale Park, animals, playgrounds, paddling pools, café, train, 0870 7777160

Bekonscot Model Village, be a giant in a miniature land !, 01494 672919

Bowood Adventure Playground, pirate galleon, aerial rope walks, space dive, hidden caves, 01249 812102

Bucklebury Farm Park, deer park, indoor play area, picnic, 0118 9714002

Coral Reef, swimming complex, 01344 862525

Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford, Oxfordshire, 01993 825728

Dinton Pastures Country Park, lake, playground, walking, 0118 934 2016

Englefield Estate, gardens open Apr - Oct, Mon - Thurs, Theale, 0118 9302504

Family Adventure Farm, animals, playground, feeding lambs, pig racing, 01635 269678

Intech, science centre & planetarium, under cover, all weather, nr Winchester, 01962 863791

John Nike Leisuresport Complex, ski and skate, Bracknell, 01344 789000

Kew Gardens, children’s area, Richmond, Surrey, 020 83325655

Longleat, safari park, house, rides, gardens and more, 01985 844400

Marwell Wildlife Park, a great day out, Winchester, 01962 777407

Milestone’s Museum, real people, open air, fun for all ages, Basingstoke, 01256 477766

Monkey World, lovely park with loads of monkeys!, nr Wareham, Dorset, 01929 462537

Museum of English Rural Life, lots of FREE family activities!, 0118 3788660

Museum of Reading, FREE kids activities throughout the year, 0118 9399800

Museum of Reading, many children’s activities, many free!, 0118 9399800

Paultons Park, theme Park for families, Mar - Oct plus Feb half term., 023 8081 4442

REME, Museum of Technology, family days, Arborfield, 0118 9763375

River and Rowing Museum, various family events, Henley, 01491 415600

Royal Navy Submarine Museum, has a yellow submarine for younger visitors, 023 9252 9217

The Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys, 01635 202444

The Look Out Discovery Centre, & playground, Bracknell, 01344 354400

Thermae Bath Spa, pamper yourself!, Bath, 01225 33 6789

Town Mouse & Country Mouse, kids play, ages 3 - 7, 20 - 25 July, 01491 578631

Watercress Line, heritage railway, play area, Hampshire, 01962 733810

Wellington Country Park, play areas, mini railway, sandpit, lakes, 0118 9326444

RailwaysAmnerfield Miniature Railway, Easter Sunday to October, Amners Farm, 0771 8852814

RSME Minature railway, rides 1st Sun of month, Prospect Park, 0118 9587247

Wellington Country Park, mini railway, sandpit, lakes, 0118 9326444

Theatres and CinemasSouth Street Arts Centre, Creative kids theatre & comedy, 0118 9606060

The Hexagon, a packed programe of kids shows, 0118 9606060

Vue Cinema, Reading, 08712 240 240

PetsCastle Vets Pet Healthcare Centre, for all pet animals, 0118 9574488

Simply Schnauzers - dog grooming exclusively for Schnauzers, 07749 074514

Tiptoe Designs, miniaturised paw prints in silver, 0118 9266442

ChildrenswearAllpresent, Shoo Shoos baby shoes and Togz kids’ waterproofs, 0118 9477418

Captain Tortue, quality children’s clothes, 01256 881811

Eco Kidz, eco-friendly and fair trade funky clothing & toys for kids, 0118 9841688

Incy Wincy, swimming products for babies & toddlers, Tilehurst, 0118 3773581

Twinkle Twinkle, organic clothing, cloth nappies, slings, 0118 9695550

Food for FamiliesRiverford, organic fruit & veg delivered to your door, 0118 9890053

Family Places to EatBella Pasta, children’s packs, Queen Victoria Street, 0118 9500592

Blubeckers at The Pack Horse, very good children’s menu, Mapledurham, 0118 9722140

Blubeckers, very good children’s menu, Hare Hatch, 0118 9403136

Cinnamon Tree, award-winning food, restaurant and take-away, Mortimer, 0118 9332428

Would you like to be listed?

E-mail richard@

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Something for Everyone A - Z of Sports and ActivitiesGlobal Cafe, food & drink from around the world! London St., 0118 9583555

Horse and Groom, children’s menu, large garden with wagon!, 0118 9332813

Pizza Hut, kids get colouring packs, town centre, 0118 959 6644

TGI Fridays, lively and very child friendly, Caversham Road, 0118 9575656

The Packsaddle Inn, children’s outdoor play area, Mapledurham, 0118 946 3000

The Royal Oak, child-friendly, School Green, Shinfield, 0118 9882931

The Wee Waif Lodge, ideal for families, pub food, Charvil, 0118 944 0066

Tutu’s Ethiopian Table, Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine, London St, 0118 9583555

Wagamama, Japanese noodle bar, children’s menu, 0118 9511599

World Turned Upside Down, traditional pub fare, Basingstoke Rd, 0118 9871763

First Aid Training for Parents and CarersFamily First Aid Training, University of Reading, London Road, 08452 300 999

Mark The Medic, first aid for parents & families, in your home, 08452 300999

Norcot Early Years Centre, first aid training for families, 0118 9015577

St John Ambulance, paediatric first aid, Woodley, 0118 9335500

Soft Play AreasActive Tots, beautiful softplay centre, converted barn, 0-4 yrs, Stratfield Saye, 01256 880 220‎

Krazy Play Days, Sterling Way, 0118 9426171

Rivermead, Toddlers World - soft play / bouncy castles for under 5s, 0118 9015000

The Mad House Play and Party World, Green Park, 0118 9755455

Sports CentresAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, for all your sporting needs!, 0118 9370270

Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio, lots of swimmming activities, King’s Rd, 0118 9015055

Bulmershe Leisure Centre, swimming, trampolining, judo, badminton, 0118 9268733

Central Swimming Pool, lots going on for kids!, 0118 9015070

Cotswold Sports Centre, sport, parties, swimming, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

David Lloyd, Family Splash Sessions, Get-Active, Thames Valley Business Park, 0118 9662904

Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, loads of sports and activities, 0118 9312066

Highdown Sports Centre, pool, gym, sports hall, Caversham, 0118 9015095

Meadway Sports Centre, pool, gym, squash, badminton, Tilehurst, 0118 9015060

Palmer Park Sports Stadium, athletics, velodrome, football, gym, 0118 9015080

Rivermead Leisure Complex, lagoon pool, multi-sports, dance, 0118 9015000

Ryeish Green Leisure Centre, Hyde End Lane, 0118 9885544

Willink Leisure Centre, swimming, tennis, football, badminton, Burghfield, 0118 9834845

Toy LibrariesLend and Play Toy Library, Ambleside Centre, Woodley, 0118 3776429

Southcote Toy Library, open Tues a.m & Thurs p.m, 0118 9015109

Tick Tock Toy Library, c/o Calcot Infant School, Wed am, Fri pm, all yr except Christmas, 0118 9456157

Toy Library, selection of toys to borrow, through any Reading Borough library, 0118 9015109

Leighton Park Holiday Activity Scheme, lots to choose from, 01189 879538

MENCAP Holiday Clubs, Easter & Summer, 4 - 15yrs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518

Norcot Early Years Centre, holiday play club, 3-6yrs, RG30, 0118 9015618

Ranikhet Extended School After School Club, Tilehurst, 0118 9015221

Reading Hockey Club, holiday hockey camps, 0118 9699049

Reading YMCA Holiday Playscheme, 5-11yrs, 8.30-5.30, Parkside Rd, 0118 9575746

Shinfield Holiday Club, 4.5-11yrs, all hols except Christmas, 07982 030856

South Rdg After School/Holiday Club, 4-11yrs, Whitley Park Infants, 0118 9015567

SportsReach Summer Soccer, Elvian School, Summer Hols, 7-14yrs, 0118 9590058

St Joseph’s School Play Club, 4 - 12 yrs, U/Redlands Rd, 0118 9390637

St Michael’s Church Hall Play Club, 4 - 12 yrs,, 0118 9390637

St. Joseph’s Holiday Club, 8.30 - 5.30pm, not Christmas hols, Upper Redlands Rd, 0118 9390637

StageAbility Holiday Workshops, age 5-12, Tilehurst and Earley, 0845 050 8245

Star Hotshots, multi activity sports camps, age 5-14, Blue Coat school, 0845 3010450

The Holybrook Holiday Club, starting Summer 2010!, Beansheaf Comm Centre, 07504 956168

The Mad House Holiday Activity Club, Green Park, 0118 9755455

Uni of Reading School’s Out, football, mulit-sports, tennis, age 5 - 16yrs, 0118 3788799

Waterloo Meadows Play Club, Elgar Rd, 4-12 yrs, all hols, 0118 9390637

Willink Leisure Centre, Camp Adventure sports, arts & crafts, holiday activities, 0118 9834845

Air SportsMuseum of Berkshire Aviation, Woodley, 0118 9448089

Reading Air Cadets, flying, gliding, sports, camping, age 13+, Oxford Rd, 0118 9582867

Arts and CraftsAll Things Crafty - art & craft classes for children, 0118 9731967

Glass painting activities for all events and venues!, 07733 442958

Hobbycraft, all the craft materials you could think of, Forbury Retail Park, 0845 051 6532

Pottering About, mobile paint your own pottery company, 07710 347920

AthleticsPalmer Park Sports Stadium, UK Athletics Assoc. Shine Awards Scheme, 0118 9015080

Reading Athletic Club, age 10 +, 0118 9427550

BadmintonBulmershe L.C, Fun Badminton Club, begin & intermed, 5+, term time, 0118 9268733

Meadway Sports Centre, badminton, from beginners upwards, 0118 9015060

BasketballAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, basketball court for hire, 0118 9370270

Reading Rockets Basketball Club, age 6+, all around Reading, 0118 9263040

Bowling and SkittlesReading Bowl, 10-pin bowling, Calcot, 0118 9304296

CricketDarren Talbot Cricket Coaching, 7yrs+, led by professional coaches, 07912 873591

Holiday Schemes and ActivitiesAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, full timetable of holiday activities, 0118 9370270

Arborfield Garrison Holiday Club, Arborfield, 0118 9763276

Bulmershe Leisure Centre Playscheme, 5 - 13yrs, 8.30 - 4pm, 0118 9268733

Caversham Heath Golf Club, competitions & holiday camps, 0118 9478600

Cotswold Sports Centre, Camp Adventure, sport, art/craft, day trips, age 8 - 14,Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching, 7yrs+, led by prof. coaches, 07912 873591

Dingley Family & Specialist EYC, Summer Play Scheme, Kenavon Drive RG1, 0118 3277424

Elite Soccer School, school holiday courses, age 4-14yrs, 07769 701209

Emmer Green Play Club, 4-12 yrs, Grove Road, Caversham, 01189390637

Goldilocks Nursery, 4 - 8yrs, 7.30 - 6pm, all school hols, Tilehurst, 0118 3278943

Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley,sports & activity holiday camps, every holiday, 3 - 12yrs, 0118 9312066

Hawkedon Playclub and Holiday Club, Lower Earley, 07768 668000

Hotshots Sports Camp, 5 - 15yrs, Easter/Summer, Sonning, 08453 010450

Inglewood Day Nursery, for nursery children/siblings, 0118 9448338

Jubilee Jets Holiday Club, 5 - 11 yrs, 8am - 6pm, Padworth, 0118 9701600

KG Adventure (formally Kids Klub) Fantastic Summer Camp in Pangbourne, 01449 742700

King’s Camps, 4½ - 17 yrs, large holiday club, not Christmas hols, Caversham, 08700 429329

A - Z of Sports and Activities


Diane Murdoch School of Dancing, 3+, all types, Earley, 07967 507937

Jeannine Greville Dance Academies, 2½ to 18, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, 01491 572000

Mo’s - All dance styles & musical theatre, 2yrs +, Cav, Woodley, Grazeley, 0845 2062291

O’Gara School of Irish Dancing, age 4.5yrs+, Irish Centre, 07961 454089

Read Dance & Theatre Company, theatre training, age 5+, 08451 307408

Reading Superstars, competitive jazz dance teams age 8 - 15, 07815 971282

School Of The Arts, dance, drama, singing, age 3 - 18+, 0118 9587168

Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Southcote, 0844 800 9482

Starlet Dance School, all types of dance, girls and boys aged 3-18 yrs, 0118 9887848

Tara’s Academy, street dance & drama for 4 yrs+, Charvil & Twyford, 0118 9343920

ThamesValley GC, all ages, gym, ballet, singing, street, parties Sonning Common, 0118 9724401

The County School of Dancing, ballroom,latin and street, S’hampton St, 0118 9262869

The Dance Studio, b’room, latin, salsa & more, Richfield Ave, 0118 9415813

Theatretrain, Performing in local & W. End shows from 6-18 yrs, 0118 9429400

DancewearDance Reality, dancewear shop, Tilehurst, 0118 9421896

Dancia International, dancewear for all ages & all dance/gym, 0118 9478123

Encore Dancewear, all types of dancewear, Cardiff Rd, 0118 9599500

DramaAll Stars Theatre Academy, age 3-18, Theale & Woodley, 0118 9868000

Beryl Jarvis School of Theatre Dance, 2yrs - 6mths+, Earley, 0118 9264236

CHAR’ACTORS’: Musical fun for children aged 3-6, Tilehurst, 07881 625556

FalconGrange Productions, theatre for all ages, see website for latest productions, 07789 991301

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, 5-11, boost confidence!, 0118 9594667

Mo’s Stage School, 4-18yrs, Coley, 0788 295 8834

Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, coaching programme for 3 - 11 yr olds, 0118 9312066

Purley on Thames Cricket Club, junior teams from Under 9, girls team, 0118 9453117

Shinfield Cricket Club, junior coaching sessions, 0118 9883743

Sulhamstead & Ufton Cricket Club, starts from under 9’s, 0118 9305282

Theale & Tilehurst Cricket Club, friendly family club, Thelae, 07766 332506

CyclingPalmer Park Sports Stadium, athletics, velodrome, football, gym, 0118 9015080

Palmer Park Velodrome, strong junior section, age 4+, 01344 750617

Reading Cycling Club, age 12+, winter training at velodrome, 0118 9568916

Reading Veladrome Racing, age 11 - 14 and 14 - 18, 0118 9730733

CheerleadingReading Redkittens Cheerleaders, 5-15yrs, Bulmershe, 07940 001123

Reading Superstars Cheer lessons and competitive teams age 4 - adult, 07815 971282

DanceA.J Academies, dance school, from 3 years, Tilehurst & Calcot, 01635 46293

All Stars Theatre Academy, age 3-18, Theale & Woodley, 0118 9868000

Allied Schools of Dance, ballet, tap, modern, street, Woodley, 0118 9671600

Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy, from 3 yrs, Hurst Village Hall, Tues, 01865 739048

Beryl Jarvis School of Theatre Dance, 2yrs - 6mths+, Earley, 0118 9264236

Broadway Stage Academy, age 2+, Emmer Green, Coley, Calcot, 0118 9017114

CHAR’ACTORS’: Musical fun for children aged 3-6, Tilehurst, 07881 625556

Dance Reality, all types of dance, from 2yrs 6mths, Tilehurst, 0118 9421896

Dance Sensation, tap, modern, ballet & more, Tilehurst & Shinfield, 0118 9371383

Dancercise, ballet, tap & street jazz, 4 yrs +, Sonning, 079513 85850

Daphne Bennett, ballet, tap, gym, 2yrs 6 mths+, Berks/ Hants, 0118 9868000

Read Dance & Theatre Company, theatre training, age 5+, 08451 307408

Reading Youth Theatre, drama, skills, confidence, age 4+, South St, 0118 9015234

School Of The Arts, dance,drama,singing, age 3 - 18+, 0118 9587168

StageAbility, age 5-12, have fun with drama! Tilehurst & Lower Earley, 0845 050 8245

Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Calcot, 0118 9423002

Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Emmer Green, 0800 0833795

Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Southcote, 0844 800 9482

Starlet Dance School, drama and singing, girls and boys aged 3-18 yrs, 0118 9887848

Tara’s Academy, street dance & drama for 4 yrs+, Charvil & Twyford, 0118 9343920

The Talent Stop Berkshire Academies, act/dance/sing, 2yrs 6m+, 0118 9623379

Theatretrain, Performing in local & W. End shows from 6-18 yrs, 0118 9429400

FencingReading Fencing Club, age 9+, Reading Blue Coat School, 0754 523 4347

First Aid Courses for ChildrenSt John Ambulance, young first aider, age 7 - 16, Woodley, 0118 9335500

Fitness and ExerciseCotswold Sports Centre, supervised gym use, 8 - 16yrs, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, junior gym, the ‘pod’, 8 - 17 yrs, 0118 9312066

FootballAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, football pitches for hire, 0118 9370270

Australian Rules Football, players aged 16+, 07712 003210

Cotswold Sports Centre, term time football courses, age 4 - 16, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, summer football courses, boys & girls, 5-12yrs, 0118 9312066

Highdown Sports Centre, junior Mini Soccer sessions, Caversham, 0118 9015095

Little Kickers, football training, 18mths - 5yrs, Rivermead Leisure Centre, 0118 9268114

Meadway Sports Centre, junior mini-soccer sessions, 0118 9015060

Palmer Park Sports Stadium, athletics, velodrome, football, gym, 0118 9015080

Reading Girls Football Club, all abilities welcome , age 8+, 07799 876371

Reading Girl’s Football Club, under 10’s - under 18’s, 0118 9841246

South Reading FC, soccer school for boys & girls aged 4-7 yrs, 07977 802530

SportsReach Summer Soccer, Elvian School, Summer Hols, 7-14yrs, 0118 9590058

Tilehurst Panthers, boys and girls teams, from under 9’s, 07768 936927

Woodley Hammers F.C, from under 6 - adult, girls and boys, 0118 9272819

GolfBurghfield Golf Club, 9 Hole Pay and Play course for beginners, 0118 9582309

Caversham Heath Golf Club, competitions & holiday camps, 0118 9478600


Gymnastics and TrampolineBulmershe Gymnastics Club: gymnastics from preschool to adults, 0118 9263686

Bulmershe L.C, trampolining 5+, begin, improv, mixed ability classes, 0118 9268733

Cotswold Sports Centre, juniors trampolining, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690


Highdown Sports Centre, junior gymnastics, Caversham, 0118 9015095

Meadway Sports Centre, Bouncing Babes, fun start to trampolining, 0118 9015060

Dancia internationalReading’s Premier Dancewear Store.Dance clothing, shoes & uniforms.

Fabulous gymnastics leotards.Friendly, knowledgeable staff.

36-38 Prospect St, Caversham, RG4 8JLTel: 0118 9478123

www.dancia.co.uk/reading

Photo by Aperture Dramatics Burghfield Common, 0118 9833319

The UK’s first rugby specific play programme

for young children

Weekly play session for children from 2 - 7 years.A fun, energetic and structured play programme.

for further information please call 0845 313 3255

[email protected]

A - Z of Sports and Activities


PartiesA - Z of Sports and Activities/Holiday Activities

Meadway Sports Centre, junior gym and trampolining following RSL and BAGA schemes, 0118 9015060

Reading Trampoline Club, age 5+, Crosfields School, Shinfield Rd, 0118 9572371


HockeyPhoenix & Ranelagh Hockey Club, extensive junior section, Oxford Rd, 0118 9424130

Reading Hockey Club, age 4 - 18, all abilities, Sonning Lane, 0118 9699049

Sonning Hockey Club, Sonning Lane, age 7 - 16, all abilities, 0118 9472862

HorseridingHall Place Equestrian Centre, age 2+, beginners to advanced, 0118 9426938

Rugby and Mini RugbyAldermastonrugby.com ages 6to17, AWE RecSoc on Sundays 10.30, 0118 9333266

Reading Abbey RFC, full mini and junior section, Caversham, 0118 9722881

Reading RFC, Girls Under 15’s, all new players welcome, 07970 071794

Reading Youth Rugby, new players welcome, age 6 - 17yrs, 0118 9696592

Redingensians RFC, rugby, Year 1 +, all ages welcome, 0118 9341794

Rugbytots, rugby play programme, 2 - 7 yrs, various classes, 0845 313 3255

Spirit TKD, children’s martial arts classes, ages 4+, Cotswold Sports Centre, 0118 9070876

SU-HA-RI Karate, juniors and teens Thurs p.m, Willink Leisure Centre, 07787 860124

Thames Valley Taekwon-Do, age 9+, Rivermead Leisure Complex, 0118 9864858

Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate Academy, age 8+, or 5+ if parents train!, 0118 9478420

Multi-SportsAdventure Dolphin, watersports, skiing, mountain biking, caving & lots more!, 0118 9843162

MotorbikingLittle Bikers UK, motorbike lessons/group bookings for parties, 5 - 10yrs, Mapledurham, 0118 9462748

Music GroupsCHAR’ACTORS’: Musical fun for children aged 3-6, Tilehurst, 07881 625556

Charvil Girls’ Choir, concerts, festivals and competitions, 11-18 yrs, 0118 9340589

Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to channel your child’s energy?

Nemesis Academy of Martial ArtsCall 0118 9262108 or 07811 085778

Email:[email protected] Web:www.nemesismartialarts.co.uk

A Member of the Great Britain Martial Arts Association

free

TriAL

sessiON

Karate Kickboxing

competitions

KartingKarting Nation, min height 54”, age 14+, 2 centres in Reading, 0870 1624847

Teamworks Karting, indoor go-karting, height 140cm+, Tilehurst, 0870 900 3020

Martial ArtsARO Fitness Kickboxing, in & around Reading, 03331 234504

Bulmershe L.C, all levels and abilities, age 5+, Saturday a.m, 0118 9268733

Bytomic Taekwondo, martial arts, self-defence & fitness, 08450 212888

FWC Kung Fu, age 13+, Reading YMCA, Wed & Sat, 07957 198698

KickFit Martial Arts Schools, Prospect College, 0800 0924304

Nemesis Martial Arts, Karate, Taekwondo, Kickboxing & more, 0118 9262108

Reading Academy of Wing Chun Kung Fu & Kali, age 15+, 0118 9788616

Reading Shotokan Karate Club, all ages welcome, drop-in sessions, 0118 9548728

Reading Taekwondo Academy, age 3.5+, 3 sites in Reading, 01344 777522

Reading Youth Orchestra, age 13+,

term time,Thamesbridge College,

0118 9015636

Paintball and Laser GamesDelta Force Paintball, the UK’s premier

paintball provider!, 0844 477 5050

The Mad House Laser parties, Green

Park, great fun, call for more information,

0118 9755455

Weekend Warriors, paintballing, age 12+,

Cane End, 07889 666878

Mon, Thur - Radstock, Earley RG6 5UZ

Tues - Maiden Place Comm Centre, Kilnsea Drive RG6 3HE

Wed - Shinfield Junior C of E School, Chestnut Crescent RG2 9EJ

Fri - David Lloyd Sports Centre, Thames Valley Business Park RG6 1PT

Tiger cubs (4 to 6 yrs) Tues, Wed & fri

Juniors (7 years +) every dayAdult only Lessons every day

01344 777 522 or07766 125 735

www.itaonline.com


Holiday Schemes

Swimming and SnorkellingAbbey Swim School, Girls 3+, ASA awards, Small classes, Kendrick Rd, 0118 9876927

Academy Sport Leisure Centre, swimming lessons for all ages, 0118 9370270

Arthur Hill Pool, junior lifesaving and ‘Rookie Lifeguard’ courses, King’s Road, 0118 9015055

Arthur Hill Pool, Kelloggs ASA junior swimming courses, King’s Road, 0118 9015055

Arthur Hill Pool, Splashabout junior sessions, Kings Road, 0118 9015055

Bulmershe L.C, swimming lessons 6m+, Rookie lifeguard courses, 0118 9268733

Caversham Underwater Hockey Club, looking to start children’s session age 12+, 0788 4257247

Central Swimming Pool, drop-in coached swim session, age 6mths - 4yrs, 0118 9015070

Central Swimming Pool, junior courses, Kellogs ASA National Swim Plan, 0118 9015070

Central Swimming Pool, junior lifesaving and ‘Rookie Lifeguard’ courses, 0118 9015070

Cotswold Sports Centre, swimming lessons for children, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

Harpers at Loddon Valley, swimming for all the family, 0118 9312066

Highdown Sports Centre, Kelloggs ASA swimming courses, Caversham, 0118 9015095

Highdown Sports Centre, lifesaving & ‘Rookie Lifeguard’, Caversham, 0118 9015095

J B Swim School, ASA lessons, small classes, 5+, Tilehurst, 0118 9614530

Meadway Sports Centre, junior learn to swim programme, 0118 9015060

Meadway Sports Centre, swimming courses for children, 0118 9015060

Reading Royals Synchronised Swimming Club, from age 5, Central Swimming Pool, 0118 9461025

Reading Youth Swimming Club, age 11+, Arthur Hill Swimming Pool, 0118 9015636

Rivermead Leisure Complex, lessons and drop-in sessions, 0118 9015000

Shamu Swim School, small classes, age 4+, Caversham area, 0118 9476698

Willink Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from babies +, Burghfield Common, 0118 9834845

Woodley Junior snorkel Club, Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Saturday’s, 0118 9268733

TennisAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, tennis courts for hire, 0118 9370270

Caversham Lawn Tennis Club, junior lessons, summer camps, 0118 9474566

Cotswold Sports Centre, term time tennis courses, age 4 - 16, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

Fit 4 Sports, tennis coaching 4 - 16yrs, Summer term, Rachel Hill, Mortimer, 07986 124035

Goring Tennis Club, welcomes juniors of all ages & abilities, 01491 873860


Mapledurham Lawn Tennis Club, junior coaching, age 6 -14, 0118 9477354

Pangbourne Tennis Club, Junior coaching ages 5 - 14+, 0118 9843764

Prospect Park, tennis courts, 0118 9399045

Prospect Park, tennis coaching, booking required, 0118 9373848

Reading Tennis Club, juniors of all standards, Reading Uni, 07840 567 907

Shinfield Tennis Club, ‘Shinfield Aces’, junior lessons, age 7+, 0118 9620066

Willink Leisure Centre, tennis courts for hire, Burghfield Common, 0118 9834845

Woodland Lawn Tennis Club (Tilehurst) , junior coaching, 0118 9417907

VolleyballAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, volleyball court for hire, 0118 9370270

WatersportsBARS, Family Boats - sales, restoration, maintenance, equipment, 0118 9833638

Berkshire Sail Training Centre, lots of youth sailing courses, Sulhamstead, 0118 9303467

Black Swan Sailing Club, training & fun days, age 8+, Hurst, 0118 9344424

Burghfield Sailing Club, from beginners to competitors, 0118 9303604

Datchet Watersports, windsurfing, sailing, holiday courses as well as tuition, 01753 683990

Reading Canoe Club, on the River Thames, Caversham, 0118 9477643

Reading Sailing Club, youth section, age 8+, Sonning, 01494 530019

YogaViniyoga classes (family, pregnancy, general, 1-1) RG1, RG30, 07984 451141

Youth ClubsBulmershe Youth and Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, Woodley, 0118 9268799

Earley Centrepoint Youth & Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, 0118 9312951

Mortimer Youth Club, Thursday pm, 11 - 16 yrs, Mortimer Community Centre, 0118 9331005

The Silverdale Youth & Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, Earley, 0118 9669529

Twyford Youth & Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, 0118 9340891

Woodley Airfield Youth & Community Centre, for 12+ yrs, 0118 9440449

Photo by Aperture Dramatics, Burghfield Common, 0118 9833319


Jobcentre Plus, if you are looking for work, 0845 606 0234

Jobcentre Plus, if you need to claim a benefit, 0800 055 6688

National Centre for Domestic Violence, 08009 70 20 70

National Domestic Violence helpline (FREE call) 24 hour, 0808 2000247

NSPCC (FREE call) 24 hour child protection helpline, Textphone 0800 056 0566, 0808 800 5000

Pregnancy Crisis Centre, Basingstoke, 01256 460100

Reading Lifeline Crisis Pregnancy Centre, London Street, 0118 9596669

Refuge - National Domestic Violence Helpline (FREE call), 0808 2000 247

Relate, relationship counselling for couples and families, 0118 9876161

Samaritans, emotional support to anyone in distress, Reading, 0118 9266333

Thames Valley Probation Service, 01189 560466

Victim Support National Telephone Support Line, 0845 30 30 900

W.Berks Community Care Team, support for vulnerable children, 0845 6014726

West of Berkshire Substance Misuse service, 01189 557333

Women’s Aid - National Domestic Violence Helpline (FREE call), 0808 2000 247

Support

Family HealthFamily Health and Baby Clinics, all over Reading, drop-in, 0118 9312111

NHS Dental Access Centre, emergency dental care, Tilehurst, 0118 9452967

NHS Direct, details of local doctors, pharmacists, dentists, textphn 0845 606 4647, 0845 4647

NHS Direct, health advice & information 24 hrs a day, textphn 0845 606 4647, 0845 4647

PALS, free advice for patients, carers & their families, text 0787 6505 312, 0118 9822829

Health VisitorsNHS Berkshire West PCT, parenting support in Reading, 0118 9822854

Parenting Courses and SupportHome Start, support to families under stress, with a child under 5, 0118 9888025

Norcot Early Years Centre, childcare, activities, advice, support, 0118 9015577

Parentline Plus, free helpline, 24 hours a day, 0808 800 2222

Parents As First Teachers, Funzone, Mrs Bland’s Infant School, Burghfield, 07766 071 634

Ranikhet Children’s Centre, New Parents and Beyond, Mon 1 - 2.45pm, 0118 9015221

Reading Borough Council, parenting classes, various venues, 0118 9390396

The Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre, support to all carers, 0118 9505177

Youth ServicesReading Connexions Centre, support for 13 - 19 year olds, 0845 4085004

One Parent FamiliesGingerbread (FREE call), support for lone parent families, 0800 0185026

Fathers SupportDad’s & Kids Group at Norcot Early Years Centre, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9015618

Families Need Fathers, information support centre, Tilehurst, 0118 9019132

M.A.L.E (Men’s Advice Line), domestic violence, 0808 801 0327

Fostering and AdoptionCabrini Children’s Society, various services, Reading, 0118 9875121

Directions, foster care, Reading, 0118 9015222

Foster Care Associates, Woodley, 0118 9698543

Parents & Children Together (PACT), free support, Reading, 0800 7311845

West Berkshire Family Placement Team, 01635 503155

BereavementDaisy`s Dream, support for bereaved children in Berkshire, 0118 9342604

Speech and LanguageBerkshire Clinic of Speech and Language therapy, Caversham, 0118 9474454

Emma Hurdiss Speech & Language Therapy, Lower Earley, 07935 895195

Julia Blake, speech therapist, therapy in your home, Caversham, 0118 9470853

Little Talkers, speech therapist, Burghfield Common, 07706 222447

Sally Newman B.Sc,P.G.C.E,M.R.C.S.L.T, Caversham, 0118 9474490

Speech Sort Ltd, speech therapy, Silchester Common, 0118 9700300

Special Needs and Learning DifficultiesAlafia Project, support for ethnic minority children with disabilities, fax 0118 9606729, 0118 9510279

Berkshire Autistic Society, Oxford Rd, 0118 9594594

Berkshire County Blind Society, for children and adults, 0118 987 2803

Building for the Future, improving the lives of local disabled children, 0118 9706704

Bulmershe Gymnastics Club, for children with physical or learning disabilities, 0118 9263686

Bulmershe L.C, additional needs swim school, term time, 5 - 16 yrs, 0118 9268733

Bulmershe Sharks, swimming club for people with learning difficulties, 0118 9665998

Dingley Family & Specialist Early Years Centre, Kenavon Drive, RG1, 0118 3277424

Dingley Family & Specialist EYC, Summer Play Scheme, Kenavon Drive, RG1, 0118 3277424

Dingley Family & Specialist EYC, Under 2’s, Mon pm, Kenavon Drive RG1, 0118 3277424

Downs Syndrome Group ,West Berkshire, support group, 07847 327528

Dyslexia Support Group, Wokingham, 07806 230044

Heartline, helping support children with heart conditions and families, 01276 707 636

Krazy Play Days, soft play centre, every 2 weeks on Fri pm’s for disabled children, 0118 9426171

MENCAP Bubble Club, Thu am, 0 - 4yrs children with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518

MENCAP Friday Club, 11 - 15 yr olds with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518

MENCAP Holiday Clubs, Easter & Summer 4 - 15yrs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518

MENCAP Saturday Club, 4 - 11yrs children with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518

MENCAP Tuesday Club, for 16 - 25+ yrs with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518

National Mencap, 020 74540454

Parenting Special Children, supports families of children with disabilities, 0118 3264784

Parenting Strategy Team, guidance and training for parents & schools, 0118 9088065

Peapods, support for families of children with physical disabilities, 07826 027844

Reading Connexions Centre, support for people up to 25 with special needs, 0845 4085004

Reading CTPLD Learning disability team, 0118 9553742

Reading Cygnets Swimming Club, for people with learning difficulties, 01491 873237

Reading Deaf and HOH Centre, 131-133 Cardiff Rd, fax 0118 9500507, 0118 9594969

Reading Mencap, Alexandra Rd, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518

SCOPE, National charity for people with cerebral palsy, 0808 8003333

The Avenue Special School, 2 - 19 years with a wide range of special needs, 0118 937 5554

Wokingham District Mencap, learning disability support, 0118 979 8539

Citizens Advice BureauxCitizen’s Advice Bureau, free & confidential advice, Reading, 0845 071 6379

Citizen’s Advice Bureau, free & confidential advice, Woodley, fax 0118 9698714, 0118 9699006

Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Swallowfield Medical Practice, Swallowfield, 0118 9883134

Family WelfareAl-Anon Family Groups, support to the families & friends of problem drinkers, 020 7403 0888

ARC - young people’s information and counselling service, 0118 9776710.

Berkshire Family Mediation, for couples ending their relationship, 01189 571159

Berkshire Women’s Aid (24 hrs), support, help and advice, 01189 504003

Broken Rainbow, domestic violence support for LGBT people, 08452 60 44 60

Childline (FREE call), 0800 1111

Family Information Service, information for every family member, 0800 328 9148

Home-Start, support & friendship for young families in Reading, 0118 9429518

Jobcentre Plus, for general information on tax credits, 0845 300 3900

Photo by Aperture Dramatics, Burghfield Common, 0118 9833319

Just for Grown-Ups


Ally Pally Graphics

Graphic Design for business or personal.

Bespoke, friendly and easy.

[email protected] / 0118 9836511

Childminders and Babysitting3mxchildcare, registered childminders, Mon to Fri 0800-1800, 07990 502876

Coconuts Nanny Agency, temporary childcare, babysitters, 01252 672872

Coralis Childcare Agency, nannies, mothers help, babysitters, 0118 9507514

Little Cherubs Babysitting, experienced babysitters, over 21, all drivers, 07754 530367

Sitters, for mature, reliable evening babysitters, 0800 38 900 38

Smileys Childcare Agency, specialists in all types of childcare, 0845 2011630

Tinies, emergency childcare, Reading, 0118 9589646

Tinies, nannies, mother’s help, babysitters, Reading, 0118 9589646

CrechesAsda Creche for customers of Asda, M-F 9.15-2pm, Sat 9-5pm, L Earley, 0118 9873314

Central Swimming Pool, creche for pool users, 0118 9015070

Cotswold Sports Centre, creche for sports centre users, 0118 9414690

Hand in Hand Childcare, mobile creche for weddings/parties, 07875 027796

Rivermead Leisure Complex, 0 - 5yrs, 2 hours per day, 0118 9015000

Southcote Children’s Centre Creche, linked to adult ed courses, 0118 9390535

SureStart Whitley Children’s Centre, Creche, 0118 9015208

Going Back to WorkJobcentre Plus, if you are looking for work, 0845 606 0234

New Directions, Free careers advice, help with CVs and online job searching., 0845 842 0012

Quo Vadis, help with going back to work or juggling work/life balance, 07769 708005,, 0118 9887023

Just for Grown-UpsA2B Minibus & Coach Travel Ltd, evenings out, weddings, airport, taxi, 0118 9693911

Belle Casa, home cleaning and ironing services, flexible hours, 01344 774428

Caversham Underwater Hockey Club, try something new!, 0788 4257247

Dads Shop, hardware store, all your DIY needs, Mortimer, 0118 9332014

Dance ‘E’ Licious, mums dance classes, Charvil, 07973 745518

Dancercise, tap, jazz & salsa, get fit while having fun, Sonning, 079513 85850

Fit 4 Sports, ladies tennis mornings, April - Oct, Rachel Hill, Mortimer, 07986 124035

Fit 4 Sports, outdoor fitness, sessions available all year, Mortimer, 07986 124035

Handy Women, odd jobs, no job too small, gardening, decorating & more, Mortimer, 0118 9332456

Nannies and Au PairsCoconuts Nanny Agency, full/part-time nannies, nursery staff, 01252 672872

Coralis Childcare Agency, nannies, mothers help, babysitters, 0118 9507514

Elite Childcare Agency: Tailor made childcare, nannies, nursery staff, 0118 9018747

Hand in Hand Childcare, Nannies, Nurs. Nurses & Mat.Nurses, 07770 671418

Henley Nannies, perm and temp nannies, house keepers, mothers help, 0118 9843035

Holiday Nanny, For perfect holiday childcare, 01494 772400

Little Angels, nannies perm/temp, live-in/out, maternity, mothers help, 0118 9320073

Smileys Childcare Agency, specialists in all types of childcare, 0845 201 1630

Tigerlily Child Care, nannies, mothers helps, maternity Nurses, 0118 9462678

Tinies, nannies, mother’s help, babysitters, Reading, 0118 9589646

If you run a business that could benefit from reaching thousands of families in Reading, call Richard on 0118 9831009!


Tutoring & Early Education

Located on a beautiful, rural setting, Jubilee Day Nursery offers outstanding childcare to children aged 3 mths to 5 yrs.

At Jubilee Day Nursery we believe children learn best through play and being given regular access to outdoor play facilities enhances children’s learning experiences.

Jubilee Day Nursery has designed and developed a stunning outdoor environment to ensure all the principals of the Early Years Foundation Stage are encompassed.

[email protected]

0118 9701600www.jubileedaynursery.co.uk

Paddock View, Rectory Road, Padworth Common, RG7 4JD

Millfield Osceola, financial protection for your family, Twyford, 0118 9320600

Positively better: Hypnosis and EFT for stress, weight loss, smoking & many more, 0118 9835238

Reading Superstars, lessons for adults - come and have a go!, 07815 971282

Simple Spaces, professional home organisation/decluttering, 0118 9568596

The Elephant Hotel, pint and a meal on Thurs, Pangbourne, 0118 9842244

The Pamper Party, pamper parties for ladies, in your own home, 0870 446 0150

Wycliffe Stretch & Tone for Mothers, children welcome, The Warehouse, Thurs am, 0118 9299919

Adult EducationEl Club Espanol, Spanish coffee mornings and tuition all ages, 0118 9320262

New Directions, Part-time courses for work, leisure & life, creche available, 0845 842 0012

Reading Community Learning Centre, various courses, 0118 9599009

WEA Women’s Learning Centre, various courses, Eaton Place, 01189 591388

PhotographersAperture Dramatics, family, children, sporting moments & more, 0118 9833319

Emma Pollard Photography, children and family portraiture, 0118 9470377

Freeze Frame Photography, friendly and professional, Caversham, 0560 2558203

Magic Photography, capture those magic moments, Burghfield Common, 0118 9836531

MLB Photographic, Family and Child Portraiture, 07530 491870

Tara Taylor Photography, photographing newborns to adults, Emmer Green, 0118 9474963

Venture Portraits, contemporary family photos, Twyford, 0118 9320122

Toys and GiftsAllpresent, Wheelybugs, Kiddimoto bikes & Planx toy blocks, 0118 9477418

All Things Sweet - Petite Sweets & other bespoke baked goods, 0118 9731967

Amicus, range of children’s cards and gifts, Mortimer, 0118 9332523

Berkshire Nappies, also gorgeous baby items & top quality toys, 0794 095269

Chapel Cards, bespoke personalised cards and gifts, 0118 9836446

Eco Kidz, eco-friendly and fair trade funky clothing & toys for kids, 0118 9841688

Feat Of Clay - baby hand & footprints, gift vouchers, 0118 9697085

Kitchen Capers, children’s chef outfits, aprons, hats & baking sets, 07917 412896

Looby Lou’s Miniatures, dolls houses and accessories, 07969 437508

World Shop, fair trade crafts from around the world, London St, 0118 958 6692

Music TeachersHelen Hines, Violin Teacher (Suzuki and ABRSM) for children 4+, Caversham, 07957 494567

Helen Strong, piano teacher for children, Caversham, 0118 9477546

New Notes, piano lessons, age 6+, Baughurst, 0118 9817257

Preschool Nurseries and PlaygroupsBarty Bears Playgroup, 2 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri, Palmer Park, 0118 9667577

BBC Monitoring Nursery for employees of BBC Monitoring, 0118 9486368

Beansheaf Community Pre-school, age 2 - 5yrs, Calcot, 0118 945 4312

Blagrave Nursery School, Tilehurst, 0118 9015427

Calcot Infant School and Nursery, from 3 years, 0118 9418189

Caversham Heights Pre-School, Methodist Church Hall, 0118 9484851

Caversham Nursery, 3 - 4yrs, term time, am & pm sessions, 0118 9375429

Caversham Park Pre-School, Caversham, 0118 9471989

Chapel Lane Playgroup, 2¾ - 4¾ yrs, Spencers Wood, 0118 9886023

Charvil Pre-School, rising 3 - 5yrs, a.m’s, extra session for rising 5’s, 0118 9695538

Crawshay Pre-School, Methodist church hall, Caversham, 07787 775 441

Crescent Under Fives Pre-School, 2.5-5 years, term-time. East Reading, 0118 9010012

Earleybird Pre-School, a.m and p.m sessions, Lower Earley, 01189 668832

Emmer Green Pre School, Ofsted ‘outstanding’, 2.5yrs - 5yrs, term-time, 0118 9015506

English Martyrs Pre-School, 2½ yrs - 5 yrs, Liebenrood Road, 01189 593121

Gloucester Road Playgroup, term time, Mon - Fri, Reading, 0118 9599548

Goring & Cleeve Pre-School, Wallingford Road, 01491 875036

Happy Hours Pre-School, 2½ +, sessional care, Twyford, 0118 9349088

Kennet Valley Pre-School, sessional care, Fords Farm, Calcot, 0118 9428771

Kidmore End Pre-school, 2yrs 9m - 5yrs, term time, sessional, 07796 666713

Kilnsea Pre-School (Under 5’s), Lower Earley, 07754 847967

Maiden Erlegh Pre-School, 3 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri mornings, 07867 565811

Mortimer Kindergarten, 2.5 - 5 yrs, term time, a.m’s, 0118 9332352

Mortimer Pre-school, 2.5 - 5yrs, term time, sessional, 0118 9331668

New Bridge Nursery School , 3 - 4 yrs, Caversham, 0118 9015580

Norcot Early Years Centre, 3-5yrs, Lyndhurst Rd, RG30, 0118 9015577

Pangbourne Valley Play Group, 2 - 5yrs, term time, sessional + lunchtimes, 0118 9841661

Poperinghe Pre-School, Arborfield Garrison Community Centre, 0118 9763215

Ryhill Pre-School, 2yrs 9mths - 5yrs, Lower Earley, 0118 9751888

TutoringFleet Tutors, private tuition in your home, all subjects, 0845 644 5452

James Butler, Maths & Physics to A level and 11+, friendly & encouraging, Newcastle Rd, 07898 974543

Student Support Centre, home based study in English & Maths, 0800 13 22 77

Language ClassesEl Club Espanol, Spanish and French clubs,fun and affordable, 0118 9320262

French & Spanish, 5-11 yr olds, Caversham- Amanda Keetley, 0118 9471825

Le Club Francais, French for 2-5 yrs, St Barnabas Hall, Caversham, 0118 9351000

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Education

Preschool Nurseries and Playgroups

(cont)St Andrews Pre-School, term time, Caversham, 0118 9462147

St Catherine’s Pre-school, 2.5 - 5yrs, a.m’s, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9610273

St Michaels Playgroup, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9429391

Stepping Stones Pre-School, Mon - Fri am’s, Tilehurst, 07561 506002

SureStart Whitley Children’s Centre, Green Frog Pre- School, 0118 9015208

Swallowfield Pre-School, Swallowfield Parish Hall, 07771 184982

The Abbey School, girls, 3 to 18 yrs, C of E, Kendrick Rd, 0118 9872256

The Acorns Nursery School, Tilehurst, 0118 9421856

The Daisy Nursery School, term time, 2-5yrs, Caversham, 07779 047533

The Grange Pre-School, 2.5 - 5yrs, Southcote, 0118 9568528

The Honey Bee Pre-School, Valantia Road off Oxford Rd, 0118 957 2318

The Mrs. Williams Pre-School, Burghfield Common, 0118 9833412

The University of Reading Pre-School, weekday mornings, 0118 9268988

The Wendy House Pre-School, 2 - 5yrs, Earley, 078900 35523

Theale Under 5’s, morning’s, term time, Theale Village Hall, 0118 9302766

Tiny Tots Pre-School Nursery, 2 - 5yrs, term time, Grazeley, 07882 533182

Tiny Tots Pre-School, 2 - 5yrs, term time, Swallowfield Parish Hall, 0118 3750420

Treetops Nursery, Riseley, 0118 9885083

Twyford & Ruscombe Pre-school, a.m’s, age 2.5 - 5yrs, 0776 9916800

University of Reading Pre-School, open to non-uni children, a.m’s, 0118 9268988

Victoria Road Pre-School, 2.5 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri, Tilehurst Village Hall, 07989 261637

Westwood Farm Community Pre-School, 3 - 5 yrs, sessional, Tilehurst, 01189 678878

Willow Bank Pre-School, 3-5yrs, Woodley, 01189 272338

Woodley Baptist Church Pre-School, 3 - 5yrs, 0118 969 9956

Woodley Pre-School, 2.5 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri am’s, 0118 9540272

Yellow Brick House (Twyford), 2 - 5yrs, 9am - 3.35pm, 0118 9320666

Hemdean House SchoolExcellent, Exemplary,

Exceptional, Enthusiastic,Encouraging, Efficient

- these are some of the Exciting adjectives that

the Independent School’s Inspectorate has used to

describeHEMDEAN HOUSE SCHOOL

in the recent inspection report.For more information and a copy of the report please contact

The Headmistress, Hemdean House School, Hemdean Road, Caversham, RG4 7SDTel: 0118 9472590, e-mail: [email protected], website: www.hemdeanhouse.co.uk

Independent SchoolsCaversham Preparatory School, boys & girls, 4 - 11 yrs, Caversham, 0118 9471847

Crosfields School, Independent Day prep, co-ed , 3 - 13yrs, 0118 9871810

Dolphin School & Montessori nursery, 3 - 13 yrs, Hurst, 0118 9341277

Hemdean House School, co-ed, 2 - 16yrs, C of E, Caversham, 0118 9472590

Highlands School, co-ed, 2 - 11 yrs, Tilehurst, 0118 9427186

Leighton Park School, day/boarding, co-ed, 11-18, Shinfield Rd, 0118 9879600

Queen Anne’s School, day/boarding, girls, 11-18, Co E, Cav, 0118 9187300

Reading Blue Coat School, day school, co-ed, 11 to 18, Sonning, 0118 9441005

Reading Girls’ School, Northumberland Avenue, 0118 9861336

St Edward’s School, Boys, 4 to 13, Tilehurst Rd, 0118 9574342

St Joseph’s Convent School, girls, 3 to 18, Upper Redlands Rd, 0118 9661000

The Abbey School, girls, 3 to 18 yrs, C of E, Kendrick Rd, 0118 9872256

The Elvian School, Day School, co-ed, 4 to 18 yrs, Bath Road, 0118 9572861

Special SchoolsThe Avenue Special School, 2 - 19 years with a wide range of special needs, 0118 9375554

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Education Parties


Daycare NurseriesAbbeymore Day Nursery/School, 3 mths- 5 yrs, Wokingham Rd, 0118 9260000

Alexandra Road Community Day Nursery, 6m - 5yrs, 0118 9262384

Barn Owl Day Nursery, babies to school age, beautiful setting, Purley-on-Thames, 0118 9425555

Bishopswood Day Nursery, 6wks - 5yrs, 7.30 - 6.30, all year, nr Sonning Common, 0118 9722196

Brightstart Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, 7.30-6, Theale Village, 0118 9303000

Buffer Bear Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Valpy St, 0118 9560341

Busy Bees Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Hurricane Way, Woodley, 0118 9691299

Cedar Park Day Nursery, 6 wks to 5 years, Twyford, 0118 9340118

Childbase Nurseries - Green Park, 6wks - 5yrs, 8 - 6pm, 0118 9313115

Chiltern College Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Caversham, 0118 9471847

Denefield Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Long Lane, Tilehurst, 0118 9728970

Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Tilehurst, 0118 9598252

Farm View Day Nursery, 3m - 3yrs, 7.30- 6pm, Spencers Wood, 0118 9882131

Forbury Gardens Day Nursery, 3mths - 5yrs, Abbots Walk, 0118 9588116

Goldilocks Nursery, 0 -5yrs, 7.30 - 6pm, Tilehurst, 0118 3278943

Greyfriars Day Nursery, 3mths - 5 yrs, all year, Friar St., 0118 9589558

Inglewood Day Nursery, large gardens, 3m - 5yrs, Sonning, 0118 9448338

Jubilee Day Nursery, in acres of countryside, 3m - 5yrs, Padworth, 0118 9701600

Kingfisher Daycare, 0 - 5yrs, all year, 8 - 6pm, Amersham Rd, Cav, 0118 9375429

Little Dragons, The Berkshire Healthcare N.H.S Trust premises, 01189 585316

Little Ducklings Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, all year, Woodley, 0118 9272822

Little Owl Day Nursery, Thames Valley University, 0118 9675413

Mary Seacole Day Nursery & Family Support Unit, Mon - Fri,, 0118 9168418

Meadow View Day Nursery, 2.5 - 5yrs, 7.30- 6, Spencers Wood, 0118 9887889

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, 3m-5yrs, 7.30am-6.30pm, Sonning, 0118 9695545

Norcot Early Years Centre, full day care, 3m - 5yrs, 0118 9015677

Northumberland Day Nursery, Complete Childcare, great setting, 0118 9875943

Orchard Day Nursery, 1-5yrs, 8am - 6pm, Caversham, 0118 9475797

Park Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, up to 8yrs hol care, all year, College Road, 0118 9268892

Pine Rivers Kindergarten Limited, 7.30am-6pm, 0 - 5yrs, Reading, 0118 9598232

Rainbow Day Nursery for children of hospital employees, Craven Rd, 0118 3227112

Riverside Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Cholmeley Rd, 0118 9665040

Tawny Owl Nursery, Thames Valley University, 0118 9675361

Thames Valley Park Children’s Centre, for Microsoft employees, 0118 9095108

The Bees Knees, 3m - 5yrs, 7.30am - 6pm, all year, Connaught Road, 01189 590364

The Lodge, 0 -5yrs, Southcote Children’s centre, 0118 9390535

The Tiddlywinks, 3m - 5yrs, 8am - 6pm, Lower Padworth, 0118 9834802

The Wigwam Day Nursery, full and part-time, 0 - 5yrs, Fatherson Road, 0118 9581800

Waterside Early Care & Education Centre, 3m - 5yrs, TVP, 0118 9266277

Western Elms Nursery School, 0 - 5yrs, Reading, 0118 9572146

Woodside Day Nursery, 8am - 6pm, 2 - 5yrs, Caversham, 0118 9479595

Yellow Brick House (Lower Earley), 2 - 5yrs, 8.30 - 5pm, 0118 9873441

Montessori Schools and NurseriesDolphin School & Montessori nursery, 3 - 13 yrs, Hurst, 0118 9341277

Earley Montessori School, Mon - Fri am’s, Earley, 01628 820133

Happitots Montessori, webcam access for parents, Woodley, 0118 9265035

Hare Hatch Montessori, 2-5yrs, 8.45 - 3pm, Hare Hatch, 01189 403940

Harriet House Montessori School, age 2½ - 5, Ashampstead, nr. Pangbourne, 01635 579331

Little Tots Nursery, 2 - 5 yrs, term time, all day, Burghfield, 07931 807021

Little Tots Nursery, 2 - 5yrs, all year round, Prince of Wales Ave, 0118 9591371

Rainbow Montessori Nursery, 2 - 5yrs, a.m’s, term time, Burghfield Common, 0118 9832291

Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery, 2.5 - 5yrs, Caversham, 0118 9477644

The Village Montessori Nursery School, 2.5 - 5yrs, term time, Bradfield, 0118 9744643

Hall HireAldermaston Parish Hall , hall, billiard room, stage, kitchen, 0118 9714057

Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, 0118 9268733

Burghfield Common Methodist Church, parties but sorry no discos, 0118 9832869

Burghfield St Mary’s Parish Hall, available for parties, parking, 0118 9834433

Burghfield Village Hall, parking, 2 halls, kitchen, Burghfield Common, 0118 9712040

Chapel Hall, Loddon Bridge Rd, Woodley, 0118 9690356

Charvil Village Hall, Park Lane, Charvil, 0118 9345270

Church House, 59 Church St, Caversham, 0118 9471703

Coley Park Community Centre, Wensley Rd, Reading RG1, 0118 9015662

Coronation Hall, Headley Rd, Woodley, 0118 9690356

Earley St. Nicolas Hall, Sutcliffe Ave, Earley, 07913 795368

Hexham Community Centre, Bamburgh Close, Whitley Wood, 0118 9015628

Mortimer West End Village Hall , including kitchen facilites, 0118 933 2913

Oakwood Centre, Headley Rd, Woodley, 0118 9690356

Pangbourne Village Hall, a sound system is available for hire, 07747 884341

Park U.R. Church Halls, 5 halls, car parking, Palmer Park Ave, 0845 4636426

cedar Park Day Nursery 6wks to 5yrs

TwyfordrG10 9PP

0118 934 [email protected]

Book a Hall to do your own party

Looking for a venue?PALMER PARK AVE

We have 3 halls, kitchen, disabled access, car parking. Check availability

on-line at www.parkurc.org.ukTel: 0845 4636426

10% discount off your 1st booking. Quote FP10Park United Reformed Church Halls

Advertise your party comapny

here.....

Prices from as little as £48 for a colour advert, or £25 for a classified. 10%

discount for booking a series of 4.

Pearson Hall, Pearson Rd, Sonning, 0118 9697692

Redingensians Sports Club, Old Bath Rd, Sonning, 0118 9695259

Risley Memorial Hall, Odiham Rd, Risley, 0118 9885444

Shiplake Memorial Hall, Memorial Ave, Shiplake Cross, Wargrave, 0118 9403303

St Johns Village Hall (Mortimer), large hall, seats 100, 0118 9333741

Swallowfield Parish Council, Parish Offices, Swallowfield St, 0118 9885444

The Parish Hall, Erleigh Rd, Earley, 0118 9660519

Theale Village Hall, available for children’s parties, Englefield Road, 0118 9549126

Tilehurst Village Hall, Victoria Rd, Tilehurst, 0118 9426396

Westwood Community Social Club, Downsway, Tilehurst, 0118 9429865 (7pm onwards)

Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Haddon Drive, Woodley, 0118 9216969

From running your own party in a hall or buying some supplies to do it at home, to booking a company to do it for you, it’s all here. All these businesses cover Reading.

Please mention The Family Grapevine when booking - thanks!

Kiln Green

Wargrave

The Family Grapevine 0118 9831009

We are changing to 4 times per year - look out for the next issue in March 2011!

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Mobile PartiesAnimal Dramatics, animal petting parties, party at yours or party in our shed, 07831 409457

Arty Bugs, t-shirt painting, clay play & lots more!, 2 - 12yrs, 0118 9836898

Children’s Themed Parties, loads of themes, costumes provided, 0800 2343460

Eco bugs Ltd, eco-friendly birthday parties in your own home, 07921 836509

Elite Soccer School, football & sports parties, age 4 -12yrs, 07769 701209

Glass painting parties, for all ages & abilities, at your venue!, 07733 442958

Go-Kart Party!, mini inflatable grand prix circuit, age 4 - 9, 01189 723 876

Gorgeous Girls Parties, fun filled party-makeover, age 4 - 14yrs, 0845 390 1010

Imagine Parties, making party dreams come true - themed parties, 07773 362060

Karla’s Parties, Great fun, action packed children’s parties, 07545 756765

Kitchen Capers, cook your birthday tea, cooking parties, 4 - 16, 07917 412896

Oojamaflip parties - learn circus skills! Age 5+, 0118 9860131

Pottering About, mobile paint your own pottery company, 07710 347920

Princess & Pirate Parties, face painting, parachute, party games, 0118 9736179

Reading Redkittens Cheerleaders, pom dance & cheerleading, 07940 001123

Reptile Celebrities, reptile parties - come and stroke them!, 01256 702543

Ritchies Entertainment Agency, themed & sports parties, discos, 0118 9415636

Sima’s Action Kids, dance parties for under 11’s, 07956 993439

Sima’s Action Kids, games, action rhymes, music, under 6’s, 07956 993439

Sima’s Action Kids, Hip Disco-bop & Karaoke parties, under 12’s, 07956 993439

StageAbility High School Musical parties, aged 5-12, 0845 050 8245

Star Hotshots, Olympics, World Cup & more - sports parties!, 0845 301 0450

Starlet Dance Parties, package includes dance instructor and venue hire, 0118 9887848

Suzbags O Fun, craft and teddy bear making parties, 01276 453925

Wacky Wheelers, jeep driving parties, age 4-9, at your venue, 0845 8698868

Meadway Sports Centre, Splash parties, exclusive use of the pool, 0118 9015060

Meadway Sports Centre, Tots Time Parties, soft play, bouncy castle, 0118 9015060

Palmer Park softplay parties, bouncy castle, for children under 5yrs, 0118 9015080

Premier Karting, age 8 - 15, min height 138cm, Woodley, 0118 9448446

RSME Minature railway, birthday parties, Prospect Park, 0118 9599732

Teamworks Karting, children’s parties, Tilehurst, 0870 900 3020


The Mad House Play and Party World, and Laser parties, Green Park, 0118 9755455

Wacky Wheelers, jeep driving parties, age 4-9, at your venue, 0845 8698868

Wellington Country Park, party room, face painting, train ride, 0118 9326444

Willink Leisure Centre, football, roller-skating, trampolining and pool parties!, 0118 9834845

Lee Summers - magic, puppets,ventriloquism, games, music, balloon modelling, 01628 624688

Magic Moments Entertainment, magic parties or discos!, 01344 484451

Magic Rob, professional magician and childrens entertainer, 0845 8377677

Mr Party, ventriloquist, magic, games, puppets, music & more, 0118 9264838

Roly’s Magic Show, real rabbit, magic, balloons, 0118 9456788

Tick Tock & pre-teen discos, games, prizes, bubble machine, 01344 776013

Uncle Charley, magic, Punch & Judy, disco, puppets & more, 0118 9882839

Walligog The Wizard, 3yrs+, fun, games & magic, est. 1977, 0118 9730737

Wayne Wonder, 3-7 yrs, Games, Magic, Puppets & Balloons, 07845 418562

Mobile Parties come to your venue and run

the party for you

Choose a venue and run your

own party

Party VenuesAcademy Sport L. Centre, sport or bouncy castle parties, 0118 9370270

Amnerfield Miniature Railway, birthday parties, Amners Farm, 0771 8852814

Animal Dramatics, animal petting parties, party in our shed, 07831 409457

Bulmershe Leisure Centre pool parties - obstacle course, balls, games, 0118 9268733

Central Swimming Pool, Pool Party with the ‘Lizard Slide’, 0118 9015070

Cotswold Sports Centre parties, roller-skating, football, trampolining & more, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690

Dance Reality, High School Musical parties & more!, Tilehurst, 0118 9421896

Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching, 7yrs+, led by prof. coaches, 07912 873591

Elite Soccer School, football & sports parties, age 4 -12yrs, 07769 701209

Frontiers, fun packed parties in the woods! Age 5 - 14, 0118 3733257

Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, Party Animals parties for a great day, 0118 9312066

Highdown Sports Centre, Splash parties, exclusinve use, Caversham, 0118 9015095

Karting Nation, Kid Karts Party, min height 4’ 8”, Reading, 0870 1624847

Krazy Play Days, Sterling Way, 0118 9426171

Leighton Park School, canoeing, swimming, soft play & more, 01189 879538

Meadway Sports Centre, Active Parties, bouncy castle & activities, 0118 9015060

Meadway Sports Centre, My First Disco parties, dance floor, flashing lights, 0118 9015060

Meadway Sports Centre, Pirates & Princess Arts & Crafts parties, 0118 9015060

Invite an Entertainer to

your venue

Party EntertainersAB Entertainments, the best children’s parties for 4 - 12 year olds!, 0800 0526510

Alan Mac, Punch & Judy and magic shows!, 0118 9333044

Angelfaces Facepainter, children’s facepainting for parties, 0118 9724670

Brekk’s Magic, magic, disco, bubble-machine, balloons, 07796 095372

Circus Scene, children’s parties, puppets & more, 0118 9761702

Derek & The Magic Zoo, guitar, magic, puppets, discos, 07836 537722

Dizzy Dean - Live rabbit, magic, balloons, tailor made shows, 01865 340906

Fred in the Shed, party games, disco, magic & balloons, 0118 9310981

Gavin Mike Magic, magic, balloon modelling, games, 0118 9787309

Hooray, Hooray, children’s parties with a fun traditional feel, 07730 609220

Jester Giggles, the silly magician with balloons and sing-songs, 01491 641341

Buy some supplies

Party SuppliesAll Things Fun - All your party supplies in a keepsake box, 0118 9731967

Arty Bugs, can deliver all equipment for art & craft parties, 0118 9836898

Carnival Stores - costumes, party goods, jokes, Caversham, 0118 9586727

Favour Wrapz, personalised chocolate bars, favours & wraps!, 07595 159827

Feat Of Clay - we will supply pottery, glazes, brushes, aprons, 0118 9697085

Kids Crafty Kits, crafts for parties and rainy days at home, 0118 9699709

Kitchen Capers, packs for your own DIY cooking party!, 07917 412896

LPL Bouncy Castles, castles, slides, sumo suits, ball pits!, 07767630559

My Party Planet, themed party packs, balloons, costumes, 0118 9676220

Party Pieces, everything you need for kids parties, by post, 01635 201844

Princess & Pirate Parties, face painting & balloon modelling, 0118 9736179

Suzbags O Fun, craft and teddy bear making parties, 01276 453925

The Little Party Box, extra special party bags, delivered to you, 0118 9332434

The Party Box, Party goods and fancy dress, Earley, 0118 9664400

The Party Shop & Disco Equipment, all your party needs, 0118 9500101

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