Issue 18 - Summer 2012

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Art & Craft 28

Baby / Toddler Playgroups

29Childcare

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Development

31Drama

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Crafty Monkey12, Moores Walk, St. NeotsPottery painting and craft studio. Babyhand and footprints, make a bear,birthday parties and more! Open Mon -Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm. Contact Chrissy(01480 219222) 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. For 0-2 years(older siblings up to school agewelcome too). Friday 10-11.30. Cost£1.50 per family email:[email protected] find us on facebook:www.facebook.com/BabyAndMe.cambourne

Baby Lounge - Time for Health8 Station Road, St Ives, PE27 5BH.For babies up to 15mths. Fri 10.45am– 12.00pm. Cost: £3 per mum.Refreshments, buggy space and toys(01480 461411). Baby Lounge Extra -For 0 - 2yrs. Fri 3.30pm - 4.45pm.Cost: £3. Call: (01480 461411).

Baby PlaytimeBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 -12mths. Tues 9.45am - 11.15am, justdrop in (term time). Stay and Play, 0 -5yrs 1.15pm - 2.45pm. Book yourplace (term time). Call: (01733452600).

Brampton Baby & Toddler GroupBrampton Community Centre.For 0-5 yrs. Every Mon 9.30am-11.30am (term time). Cost £2 persession. Arts & crafts, role play,singing, floor toys for all ages. Healthysnacks and drinks. Call Katie on(01480 355433). Follow us onFacebook.

Brampton PlaygroupThe Church Hall, Brampton.For age 2 - 5yrs. Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri9.15am - 3pm (term time). Call: JoanMiles (Supervisor) (01480 350588).

Brewster Babes Post Natal GroupBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,

Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 0 -6mths. Varied programme of guestspeakers and subjects. Fri 1.15pm -2.30pm. Just turn up. Call: (01733452600).

Buckden Pre-School PlaygroupMillennium Hall, Burberry Road,Buckden. Friendly and happy setting.Rising 2s: Tues and Thurs 1.15pm -3pm, 3 - 5yrs Mon + Wed 9am - 3pm.Tues, Thurs and Fri 9am - 1pm. Lunchclub every day 12pm - 1pm. Call:Sarah Brown (07941 671 999)[email protected]

Busybees Baby & Toddler GroupGreat Staughton Village HallFor 0 - 5 yrs. Weds (term-time)10.00am - 11.30am. Cost: FREE. Fruitand drink for the children, Arts &Crafts and floor toys for all ages. Call:Lyanne 01480 357540

Busy Bears Fun TimeThe Priory Centre, Priory Lane, St.Neots PE19 2BH. Newborn - 5 yrs.Wed & Fri 10am-11.30am (term time).Cost: £2.50 per child, £4 family ticket.(01480 388922).

Butterfly Children’s CentreWinhills School, off Duck Lane, St.Neots PE19 2DX. For age 0-5, Mon -Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am -1pm. Contact: (01480 358350)cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk

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

Cyril’s Acorn ClubOne Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road.For 0 – 5 yrs. Soft play equipment,climbing frames, tunnels, slides,hoops, bean bags and balls. Thurs10.30am – 12.00pm term time only.FREE for under 1’s. Call: (01480388500).

Fenstanton Baby & Toddler GroupChurch Centre, Fenstanton.Meets every Wed (inc. school hols),10am - 11.30am.Sessions cost £2.First is free. Come along or call: Becky(01480 493067).

Folksworth Toddler ClubFolksworth Village Hall, Folksworth.Tues 10am - 11.30am. Call HegeMoller-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 10amand 11.30am. Cost: 50p per family.Call: Sally (01733 233026)[email protected]

Great Staughton (Piglets) PreschoolThe Causeway (behind Gt. StaughtonPrimary School) PE19 5BP. For ages2yrs 6mths – 5yrs. Mon-Fri 9am -12:45pm. Term time. Contact: (07759382575) www.pigletspreschool.co.uk

Houghton & Wyton Baby & ToddlerGroupHoughton & 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. Call: Sharon Mackie (07753611337).

Houghton & Wyton PreschoolPlaygroupGreen Lane, Houghton.For age 2 yrs 9 mths - 4 yrs. Mon – Fri9am – 3.30pm (term time). Call:(01480 466796 / 07983 661199).

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. Forpre-school age. Toys, books, activitiesand messy play. Wed 1.30pm-2.45pm.Run by Orton Children’s Centre (01733452690). Bookings only.

Leo’s Pre-school MorningsOne Leisure Huntingdon and OneLeisure 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 withlots of floor and table top toys.Refreshments provided, no fee just

Art & Craft

Baby / Toddler Playgroups


Francesca and Georgina Dillon photographed byAnna James for Water Babies

donations. Call Ellice (01480 474062)email: [email protected]

Little Lambs Toddler GroupSalem Baptist Church, High Street,Ramsey PE26 1AB. Toddlers: EveryThurs 9.30am-11am (term time). Call:Jo Smith (01487 711109).

Little Monkeys House of FunOne Leisure Ramsey, Abbey Road. ForUnder 5’s. Bouncy castle, ball pooland soft play area. Wed 9.30am –11.30am (term time only). FREE forunder 1’s. Call: (01480 387900)

Little Rainbows Babies and ToddlerClub Eatons Community Centre, EatonScon, St. Neots. For age 0 - 5. Wed9.30am - 11am. Open all year inc.holidays. Cost: £2.25 per child, 50padult (weekly). Membership for 1 year:£8 per child. Free for adults. ContactLaura or Jules for members [email protected]

Mini MoversKingsgate Community Church, 2Staplee Way, Parnell, PeterboroughPE1 4YT. For newborn - pre-school,Wed 10am - 11.30am (term time). Art,craft, singing and trips. Cost: £1.50 perfamily, includes drink/snack for all. Call:Kim Connor (01733 311156 via churchoffice).

Moonlight Hare’sBaby&ToddlerGroupPeterborough Museum (from April)First Thursday of each month(term-time only). May 3rd 10:00 - 11:30am 'Superheroes' theme - comedressed up! Story and rhyme in thegalleries; handle real objects and enjoya craft activity. Suitable for 2 - 5 yearolds. £2 per child (babies free).Contact: Carol Law to book special EYgroup sessions: (01733 864 700)Vivacity-peterborough.com/museums

Mucky PupsPlaytimes, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick,Huntingdon PE28 0TQ. Newborn -5yrs. Fri 1.30pm - 3pm (term time).Bring a piece of fruit. FREE (01480890077) playtimesplaygroup.co.uk

Needingworth Little Tigers Baby &Toddler GroupNeedingworth 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, PeterboroughFor pregnant parents and babies up toone year old. Tues 1pm-2.30 pm. Cost

£1 per family. Join us for coffee & tea,chat, play, postnatal support, andmum2mum breastfeeding info (0844243 6240, press 1).

Orton Wistow ToddlersOrton Wistow Community Centre,Napier Place Peterborough PE2 6XN.Newborn - pre-school. Indoor andoutdoor play. Tues 1.15pm - 3pm (termtime). Cost: £2 per family (includesdrink/biscuit). Call: Lynn Whitfield(01733 237727).

Rainbow Toddler Group83A High Street, HuntingdonCommunity Church Centre PE29 3DP.Newborn – 4 yrs. Tues 9.30am –11am. Cost: 50p per family,refreshments provided (01480 411665)[email protected]

St Ives Children’s CentreWheatfields Primary School, NeneWay PE27 3WF. For 0 – 5 yrs.Mon 9am -3pm.Tues -Wed 9am - 5pm,Thurs 9am -4pm, Fri 9am - 12pm.Call: FranMacklin(07776 494 100).

St. Ives Christian FellowshipParents and ToddlersBurleigh Hill Community Centre,Constable Road PE27 3ER. Newborn– 4 yrs. Thurs 9.15am – 11am (termtime). Call: Jason Street (01480463161).

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

Smiley Tots Parent & Toddler GroupYelden Village Hall, Spring Lane,Yelden MK44 1BA. Every Wed10am-12pm (term time). Come andplay! £2 per family inc. drink & snack.Call: Vicky (01933 317220)

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

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

Thistle TotsThistle Drive Playcentre, Wessex

Close, Stanground PE2 8HZ. For 0 -2yrs. Thurs 1.15pm - 2.30pm and 2 -5yrs Fri 10am - 11.15am. To book(term time) call: (01733 452610).

Tiddlers and ToddlersJubilee Hall, Eaton Socon, St. Neots.Est. 30 yrs. Friday 9.30am – 11.30am(term time). Call: Margaret Birchall(01480 215695) Benny (07980 810313).

TiddlywinksSt. Andrews Church, Alwalton, nearPeterborough PE7 3UU.For Under 5’s and their parents/carers.Mon 9.30am-11.30am (term time).Singalongs, stories, toys andrefreshments. Call: Liz or MalcolmIngham (01733 239289).

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

Tot StopStanground Baptist Church, ChapelStreet, Stanground PE2 8JG. Singsong, ride-on toys, drink & biscuit andcraft. Fri 9.45am - 11.30am (term time).Cost £1 per family. Call: Mrs Rush(01733 310411).

Tots’ PraiseSt. Neots Parish Church, PE19 2BU.Last Weds of month 10.30am. FREE.Bible based, refreshments. Oldersiblings welcome in holidays. Call: Rev.Paul Andrews, Parish Office: (01480472297).

Warboys Under Fives Toddler GroupHigh street, Warboys, PE28 2TA.Newborn – 5 yrs. Fri 1pm – 3pm. Cost:£1.50 for first child, 50p for eachadditional child. Toys, games andrefreshments. Call: (01487 823190)

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

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

Childcare

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

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Baby Café Brewster Avenue Children’s Centre,10, Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. Help andadvice on breastfeeding your babyfrom local health visitors and nurserynurses. Mon 1pm - 2.30pm (plus babyweighing). Telephone before arriving.Call: (01733 452600 / 01733 774537). Jigsaw Centre, Orton Malbourne, PE25PW. Thurs 1pm - 2.30pm. Call:(01733 452690 / 01733 237209).

Baby Café LocalStanground Children’s Centre, 31aChapel Street, PE2 8JF. Tues 1.30pm -3pm NCT Breastfeeding counsellorvisits every week. Please telephonebefore arriving. Call: (01733 452610).

Families and Childcare InformationServices (Peterborough andCambridgeshire)Local information about childcare.Peterborough Families InformationService (0800 29 89 121) calls arefree. Cambridgeshire ChildcareInformation Service (0345 04 54 014)local call charge. Email (for bothareas):familiesandchildcare@young-lives.org.ukwww.familiesandchildcare.org.uk

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

Activity World & Toddler WorldPadholme Road East, Peterborough,PE1 5XH. Indoor play. SeparateToddler World. Open 9.30am –5.30pm. Closed Tues. Cost: from£4.95. Birthday parties. Call: (01733314446) www.activityworld.co.uk

BarracudasActivity day camps for age 4 ½ - 16yrsin Huntingdon and Kimbolton. For afree colour brochure call: (0845 1235299) barracudas.co.uk

Big Sky Adventure Play24, Wainman Road,Shrewsbury Avenue,Woodston, Peterborough PE27BU. Soft play area for under4yrs. Open 9.30am – 6pm(term time), Sat 10am - 6pm,Sun 10am – 5pm. Cost: Under4’s - £4.90, age 4+ £5.90,adults £1.30. Birthday parties.Call: (01733 390810)bigsky.co.uk

Crystal Country Play BarnLow Road, Fenstanton, PE289HU. Children’s indoor andoutdoor play areas. Open daily10am – 6pm Cost: £3.80 Mon -Fri. Weekends/hols £4.90 open10am - 4pm.. Playbarn Mumsand 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 PE191XG. Large play area (max height1.45m/4’9”) Separate toddler area.Open 11am daily. Cost: £3.75.Weekends/hols £4.25. Call: (01480471611) www.eatnplay.co.uk

Houghton MillHoughton, Huntingdon PE28 2AZKids of all ages will be fascinated tosee a working mill in action, with lotsof hands on fun too. Beautiful groundsand boat rides. Ideal for a family dayout. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Leo’s Funzone @ HuntingdonOne Leisure Huntingdon, St Peter’sRoad, Huntingdon. Indoor adventureplay centre for babies, toddlers andchildren. A great venue for children’sparties.Free entry for adults andchildren under 1. Open 7 days a week.Call: (01480 388600)leosfunzone.co.uk

Leo’s Funzone @ St. NeotsOne Leisure St. Neots, Barford Road,Eynesbury, St. Neots. Indooradventure 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, BarHill, Cambridge CB23 8ELMon-Fri 10am - 5.30pm Sat & Sun10am - 6pm (01954 781018) www.whaleofatime-cambridge.co.uk

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Key TheatreEmbankment Road, Peterborough.PE1 1EF. Productions aimed atchildren throughout the year. Boxoffice: (01733 207239).

The Cresset TheatreRightwell, Bretton Centre,Peterborough PE3 8DXSeasonal shows for children. Call:(01733 265705) www.cresset.co.uk

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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. Justdrop in (term time). Call: 01733452600.

Happy FacesThe Crown Inn, Glinton, PeterboroughFor 8mths - 5yrs. Educational play,


Classes held in Brampton & Melbourn (running throughout August). Contact Carol: 07951601107 or email [email protected]

Days Out

Development

refreshments and more. Call: Claire(01733 324851).www.clairehappyfaces.co.uk

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La Jolie RondeFrench Open Centre, 58 BurleighRoad, St. Ives PE27 3DF. Introductionto French with songs, rhymes andgames. Age 5+ Call: Anna Ireland(01480 382036).

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

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

Music for Little People Fun and educational music classes for0 - 5 years. All taught by qualifiedmusicians and teachers. Call: Karen(01480 812469) www.musicforlittlepeople.co.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 1hr - ½ hr singing and signing followedby ½ hr 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.Second session 10.50am to 11.45am.To book call: (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 atRamsey 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. Helpsrelieve colic, tummy discomfort,teething and more. Call: (01480461411) 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

Just DramaDrama classes available for childrenages 2 +. Call: Natalie 07870 249129www.littlebeansparties.co.uk

On Stage Youth Theatre School71, Shakespeare Road, St. Ives PE276TT. For age 4+. Train in theperforming arts in a fun and friendlyenvironment. Call: Eve Webb (01480461959) onstageyts.co.uk

Stagecoach Theatre Arts SchoolFor age 4 +. Learn to act, sing anddance and build confidence. ForHuntingdon 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 & OrtonWaterville. Dance and drama classesfor various ages.Courses run over halfterm and summer holidays. For fulldetails 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.

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

Kreepie Krawlies Soft PlaySoft play party hire at your venue(Cambs and Herts area). Call Debbie(07825 771408)www.kreepiekrawlies.co.uk

Little Beans PartiesThemed parties for children aged 1 +.Call Natalie: 07870 249129www.littlebeansparties.co.uk


Drama

Entertainment

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

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 andjuniors. Contact your local One Leisuresite for details: Huntingdon: 01480388600, Ramsey: 01480 387900,Sawtry: 01480 387800, St. Ives: 01480388500, St. Neots: 01480 388700 orvisit oneleisure.net

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

�� Restaurants

Brewster’s Fun Factory &Restaurant (Highwayman)Colmworth Business Park, St Neotsalso at 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 PE282AA. Family pub restaurant. Kidsmenu. Baby change/highchairs.Call: (01480 414311).

Frankie & Benny’sTowerfields, Kings Ripton Road,Huntingdon PE29 7EG. New YorkItalian style restaurant. Children’smenu. Free colouring pack. Call:(01480 437240).

Pizza Express105, High Street, Huntingdon PE293LB. Children’s ‘mini’ menu. Freeactivity pack. Call: (01480 434446).

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

Chatteris Library2 Furrowfields Road, ChatterisPE16 6DYStorytime, Tues 2:15pm-2:45pm(term-time only), Rhymetime (birth to 3yrs), Thurs 10am-11am (term timeonly) Call: 0345 045 5225

Dogsthorpe Community LibraryCentral Avenue, Dogsthorpe,Peterborough PE1 4LH.Storytime: Thurs 2pm - 2.30pm. Call:(01733 864300).

Eye LibraryCrowland Road, Eye, PeterboroughPE6 7TN. Under 5’ s storytime: Mon10.30am - 11am. Rhyme Time: Mon11am - 11.30am. Children’s craft club,Sat 11am - 12pm. Call: (01733864142).

Hampton Library6B Serpentine Green ShoppingCentre, Hampton, Peterborough PE78DR. Rhymetime: Tues 9.30am -10am, 10.15am - 10.45am. Storytimefor under 7’s: Fri 2.30pm-3pm. Call:(01733 864538).

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

Orton District LibraryOrton Centre, Peterborough PE2 5RQ.Storytime: Tues 10am -10.30am (termtime only), every Thurs 10am -10.30am (all year round) Sat 11am -11.30am. Rhymetime: Mon 10.30am-11am. Call: (01733 864296).

Peterborough Central LibraryBroadway, Peterborough PE1 1RXStorytime: Fri 2.15pm - 2.45pm, Sat11am -11.30am & 2.15pm - 2.45pm.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. Storyand rhymetime: Fri 2.30pm – 3.15pm.

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

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

St. Ives Library4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. IvesPE27 5BW. Rhymetime: (for up to18mths - preschoolers welcome) Weds10.30am – 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).

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: (01733864282).


Reading / Story Time

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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:(01223 699214)www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/pps

Buggy Boot CampPostnatal outdoor workout for Mumswith their buggies. St Neots andHuntingdon. Call Lindsay on 077302826 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 yrolds) - £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 andtap age 4+ Sat 2pm - 2.30pm. Termtime only. 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. Variousclasses for under fives. Call: JillDawson (01733 234 555).

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]

Stage Door School of DanceSt. B’s Hall, Yaxley. Pre-School Balleton Tuesdays. Call: Lesley (01733244779)

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

Sunny StepsTime for Health, 8 Station Road, St.Ives PE27 5BH. For boys and girlsaged 2 - 4. Creative dance andmovement. Thurs 9.45am – 10.45am.Contact: Alison (01954 267378).

Tu Danse StudiosNewark Road, Peterborough, PE15YD. Dance & movement classes forage 2 yrs+. Contact: Anita (01733553830) 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 @ StNeots One Leisure St Neots, BarfordRoad, Eynesbury, St Neots. For ages 3– 4 yrs. (01480 388700).

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

�� Gymnastics

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

Pre-School TrampoliningOne Leisure Sawtry, Green End Road,PE28 5UY. For age 3+ yrs. Anintroductory course in trampolining forchildren. Develop balance andco-ordination skills. Call centre forcourse dates, times and prices (01480387800).

Sims Gymnastics19, Wainman Road, Woodston,Peterborough PE2 7BU.Play Gym age 0 - 5yrs Mon - Fri9.30am – 11am. Gymmies 3 - 4 yrs,Tues, Wed & Thurs (call for times).Call: Karen Sim (01733 235003)www.simsgymnastics.com

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


Special Needs

Sports

�� Ice Skating

Planet Ice1 Mallard Road, Bretton,Peterborough, PE3 8YN. IceToddlers:for 18mths - 5yrs. Structured classesto introduce young children toice-skating. Always under strictsupervision from qualified coach.Cost: £4.20 first child, second childonly £1.50. Sun 10am -11am. Call:(01733 260222) www.planet-ice.co.uk

�� 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. Callfor more info (01733 235230)[email protected]

Little Ninja’s (Hicks Karate)Loxley Community Centre, Loxley,Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 5BW andDogsthorpe Community Centre, PoplarAvenue PE1 4QF. Martial Arts Classesfor age 3+. Call: Andrew Hicks(01733 810043 / 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: 01480387900, Sawtry@ 01480 387800, St.Neots: 01480 388700 or visitwww.oneleisure.net

First StrokesGodmanchester Community Pool,Park Lane, Huntingdon PE29 2AG.Swimming lessons for all. (01480375145) www.firststrokes.comFREE swimming for under 5’sOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots. Free swimming for under 5’s. Callyour local One Leisure site fortimetables and details of sessionsavailable: Huntingdon: (01480388600) Ramsey: (01480 387900)Sawtry: (01480 387800) St. Ives:

(01480 388500) St Neots: (01480388700) oneleisure.net

Junior Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots.Qualified teaching staff help your childgain confidence, develop techniqueand enjoy swimming. Call local sitefor details: Huntingdon: (01480388600) Ramsey: (01480 387900)Sawtry: (01480 387800) St Ives:(01480 388500) St Neots: (01480388700) or visit www.oneleisure.net

Kimbolton School Swimming PoolKimbolton, PE28 0EA.The pool is open to the public all year.General swimming for children under8 years of age with parents. Lessonsfor over 5’s. For more info andtimetable details call: (01480 862276)www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

Water BabiesTeach your baby to swim at classesin Buckden, Cambridge andWellingbrough. From Newborn. Call:Debi Hogston (01933 651790)www.waterbabies.co.uk

Huntingdon Toy LibraryHuntingdon Nursery School, AmburyRd, Huntingdon PE29 1AD. Newborn – 5 years. Thurs 9am -11.15am, 12.45pm – 3pm. £1 peryear subs then 25p per toy. Term timeonly. Call: Mary Mansfield (01480375216).

St. Neots Toy LibrariesButterfly Children’s Centre, WinhillsSchool, off Duck Lane 01480 358350, St. Neots and Eatons Children’sCentre, Bushmead School, EatonSocon 01480 358350 Mon -Thurs8.45am - 4.45pm and Fridays 8.45am- 1.00pm. St Neots Rural Children’sCentre, Little Paxton School, Mon-Fri8.45 - 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(term time). Cost: £1 donation. Call:Kate Smith(01487 824390).

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

Shepreth Wildlife ParkStation Road, Shepreth, SG8 6PZ.Adventure playground and softplayroom for under fives. 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,flying displays. Cost: Under 3’s FREE.Age 4+ £3. Adults: £5. Call: (01487741140) www.raptorfoundation.org.uk

Thurleigh Farm CentreCross End, Thurleigh, Beds MK442EE. Open from 9.30am - 5pm. Farmanimals, tractor rides, adventureplaygroud, quad bikes, cafe andmore!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’splay area, pet supplies and shop.Open 10am – 4pm daily. (0844 2488181) www.woodgreen.org.uk �


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