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Summer 2010 - Issue 10

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Welcome to the Summerissue of Jolly Tots!

Travelling with little ones over thesummer, or at any time of the year canseem daunting. To make the experienceeasier and calmer for them and for you,turn to page 12 for: ‘Flying with Kids -Ten Tips for Keeping a Toddler Busy on aPlane,’ by our guest parenting expert andcoach, Sue Atkins.

Understanding child development can becomplex and mystifying, but JanetWilliams from Babygrowz has written ahelpful piece on page 9 so that we can allunderstand the importance of earlysensory experience, and how to give yourbaby or toddler the best start in life.

Finally, don’t forget to enter our fantasticBonza Baby & Kids Competition Prize Drawon page 5, for your chance to win amoney off voucher from this fabulous St. Neots store.

Enjoy the summer!Best wishes,

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

News & Special Offers

What to do and where to go listing

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Parents’ Pages 8

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Art & Craft 9Baby / Toddler/Playgroups 9Childcare 11Days Out 14Development 14Drama 17Entertainment 17Family Eating Out 17Reading/Story Time 18Special Needs 19Sports 19Toy Library

Flying with Kids - Ten Tips forKeeping a Toddler Busy on a Plane

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9Child Development

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Wildlife/Animals 21


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As well as the chance to meet and chat to othermoms over a coffee, Cupcake Moms (and/or dads) can drop infor advice on topics such as breast feeding or sleep problems(join us for National Breast Feeding week/National Child SafetyWeek on June 21st).

There will be the chance to get information on whatactivities, events or classes are available in the area or to pickup Health Education leaflets on baby related topics.

Or why not come along to one of our ‘Nappuccino’s’to find out about Natural Nappies or join in any of our other funactivities. For more information call: 07891 676504.

To celebrate their first birthday, Bonza Baby & Kids of St. Neots are giving away £5off vouchers to three lucky Jolly Tots readers!

For your chance to win one, simply email your name and contact details [email protected] by 20th August 2010 (putting ‘Bonza Baby’ in the subject box.)

Bonza Baby & Kids is the only dedicated baby and toddler store in St. Neots. As well asoffering top quality wooden and soft toys, they have a beautiful range of clothing for under 6s,baby shoes, accessories and more!

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At the Buckden Childcare Agency we specialise in providing the very best, tailor-made childcare solutions that workfor you from only £6.50!From babysitter to nannies, child carers or emergency cover, event and maternity, whatever you’re family’srequirements we can provide the very best in childcare solutions.Choosing the right reliable childcare for an evening’s babysitting or daily childcare assistance is often complicated.Here at Buckden Childcare Agency we deal with all the hard work for you and will recommend only fully qualified,experienced and thoroughly screened child carers that fit with your family’s needs. We have selected each of ourstaff for their outstanding credentials and simple love of caring for children. And as well as our own thorough agencyinterview, every team member will also have a recent enhanced CRB disclosure. Finally it goes without saying thatall employees come with detailed references before we are happy to recommend them for any family placements.So if you have a childcare requirement, or need help over the coming school holidays why not give us a call and letus see if we can help.

Summer Fun at Thurleigh Farm for all the family!Enjoying a “staycation” this summer and not venturing abroad? Wondering how you are goingto amuse the children but stay within budget? Here at Thurleigh Farm we may just have thesolution! There are hours of action-packed fun to be had. Scramble over cargo nets and whiz down thespiral slide in the indoor play area or let your imagination run wild with the new farm pedaltractors and model houses outside. Have a ride on a real Fire Engine, try out a quad bike orpractice your somersaults on the bungee trampolines. Explore the Wacky Woods or loseyourself in the Maize Maze. Enjoy a homemade lunch in our tea room or else bring a picnic. Also back by popular demand and extended is our weekly programme of additional activitiessuch as mini beast detectives, pirate mania and kite flying plus our summer party with assaultcourse inflatables and a water pistol park.

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Child Developmentby Janet Williams

www.babygrowz.co.uk

A big part of being a parent is worrying about our children. But,although it is not always possible to control what happens in theirlives, you can ensure they have the skills they need to do the bestthey can and achieve their full potential in life.Many people believe that a child’s education begins when they startschool but it actually begins at birth. An American study concludedthat by 4 years of age most of a child’s IQ is in place. To be able tolearn effectively each child has to be developmentally ready - theyneed to have experienced appropriate amounts of sensoryexperience: play, movement, music and speech. They also need tobe able to pay attention, which in turn means having a degree ofcontrol over their body. But many schools are finding children have not had theseexperiences and so are not yet ready to make use of what schoolhas to offer. In fact a recent survey showed that an amazing 50% ofUK children begin school lacking the skills that are vital for aneffective start to learning. Learning is not just about the ’three R’s’(reading, writing and arithmetic) but also about the relationshipbetween the brain and the body. For instance the development oflanguage is a whole body skill while balance, posture, coordinationand control of eye movements are all essential for reading, academicachievement and optimising intelligence. Studies of school age children have found two main areas of concern- retention of the Primitive Reflexes and a poor balance system - andprogrammes working on these two areas have had immediate andeffective results on the children’s school work. But not having theseskills prior to starting school means a child loses important learningtime.Although learning can take place at any stage, it is more efficient if itcoincides with the time of ‘neurological readiness’. By fosteringthese skills at the correct age and stage of development (i.e. the first2-3 yrs of life) it is possible to ensure that by the time your child startsschool he is fully ready and able and more than willing to learn.All of these skills can be learned at home simply through the use ofplay - there is no hot housing or cramming needed. A child’s firstexperience of the world begins with its mother who (along with dad)is the child’s first and best teacher, so who better to ensure thesevital skills are laid down? And all you have to do is PLAY and havefun!

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Crazy Glazy43, Cambridge St., Godmanchester Ceramic Cafe - decorate a ready madepiece of unglazed pottery. For all ages.Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat10.30am - 5pm. Sun 11.30am - 4pm.Closed Tues/Wed. Parties catered for.Call: Zy (01480 350863) Messy PlayScout Hut, RamseyFor Under 5’s to develop their creativeside. Soft play: Tues 9.30am –11.30am, Wed 1pm-2.30pm. GeneralPlay: Fri 9.30am – 11.30am (termtime). Call: Sarah Abraham (01487813279).Original CeramicsEverything provided. Parties cateredfor. Call: Justine (07951 473299)

Acorn ClubOakdale Primary School, OakdaleAvenue, Stanground PE2 8TD.Art, messy play & refreshements. Tues1.45pm - 3.15pm (term time). Call: JoGurden (01733 566237).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 - 4.30pm.Cost: £3.Brampton PlaygroupThe Church Hall, Brampton.For age 2 - 5yrs. Mon - Fri 9.15am-11.45am (term time). Tues 12pm -3pm. Rising 5’s classes for pre-schoolage children. Call: Joan Miles(Supervisor) (01480 350588). Buckden PlaygroupMillennium Hall, Burbberry Road,Buckden. Friendly and happy setting.Age 2 - 3 yrs, Tues and Thurs 1.15pm- 2.45pm, 3-5yrs Mon - Fri 9.10a.m -11.40am. Lunch club on Mon, Wed &Fri 11.40am - 12.40pm. Call: Sarah(07941 671 999)[email protected] PlaygroupBury Village Hall, Brookfield Way,

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Huntingdon, PE26 2LH.Playgroup: 2yrs 9mths – 5yrs,Mon - Fri 9.15am-11.45am. RisingStars (Fri) pre-school age. Call:Kathryn Arthur (01487 711261).BushbabiesChristchurch, Benstead, OrtonGoldhay, Peterborough PE2 5JJ.Newborn - 5yrs. Tues 9.45am -11.15am (term time only). Call:Teresa MacLean (01733 237209). Busybees Baby & ToddlerGroupGreat Staughton Village HallFor 0 - 5 yrs. Weds (term-time)10.00am - 11.30am. Cost: FREE.Fruit and drink for the children, teaand coffee for the adults. Arts &Crafts and floor toys for all ages.Call: Sarah (01480 350509)[email protected] Bears Fun TimeThe Priory Centre, Priory Lane, St.Neots PE19 2BH. Newborn - 5yrs. Mon/Wed/Fri 10am-11.30am (termtime). Cost: £2.50 per child, £4 familyticket. (01480 388922). Butterfly Children’s CentreWinhills School, off Duck Lane, St.Neots PE19 2DX. For age 0-5, OpenMon - Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri8.45am - 1pm. Contact: (01480358350)Chatterbox Toddler GroupMemorial Hall, School Lane,Alconbury. Fri 9am - 11am. Juice/hotdrinks and biscuits provided. Call:Vicky Brown (07775 777091).Fenstanton Baby & Toddler GroupChurch Centre, Fenstanton.Meets every Wed (inc. school hols),10am - 11.30am.Sessions cost £2.First is free. Come along or call: Becky(01480 493067).Funky MonkeysFarcet Salvation ArmyChurch. For age 0-5yrs.Tues 9.30am - 11.30am(term times). Cost: £1 perfamily. Call: CaptainBeverley (01733 240130).Goldhay Mums & TotsGoldhay CommunityCentre, 105, Paynels,Orton Goldhay,Peterborough PE2 5QP.Newborn - 4yrs Tues10am -11-30am, TotsSinging - Thurs 9.30amand 10.30am. Cost: 50p

per family. Call: Sally Forster (01733233026) [email protected] Houghton & Wyton Baby & ToddlerGroupHoughton & Wyton Memorial Hall, St.Ives Road, Houghton, PE28 2BJ.Arts & Crafts on Tues 10am - 11.45am& Thurs 9am - 11am (inc. holidays).Craft, free play and singing.Refreshments available. Cost: £2 perfamily. Call: Bev Edmeades (Tues)(07588 866270) or Damianne Redpath(Thurs) (07593 552553).Huntingdonshire Twins and TripletsClub (affiliated to Tamba.org.uk)Sure Start Centre, GodmanchesterCommunity Primary SchoolMon 10am - 11.30am (term time)[email protected] JuniorsThe Jigsaw Centre, Orton Malborne,Peterborough PE2 5PW. For

Classes held in Brampton & Melbourn.During school term time and summerholidays. Contact Carolon 07951601107 or [email protected]

pre-school age. Toys, books, activitiesand messy play. Wed 1.30pm-2.45pm.Run by Orton Children’s Centre (01733237209).Jumping Frogs Toddler ChurchFarcet Salvation Army ChurchFor age 0-5yrs. First & third Fri eachmonth (term time) 9.30am - 10.30am.Stories, songs and craft activities, biblebased. £1 per family (01733 240130).Leo’s Pre-school MorningsOne Leisure Huntingdon and OneLeisure St Neots. Relaxed andsociable sessions which include use ofLeo's Funzone plus other fun activities.For reduced prices, times and datesvisit www.leosfunzone.co.ukLittle Lambs Toddler GroupSalem Baptist Church, High Street,Ramsey PE26 1AB. Toddlers: Thurs9.30am-11am (term time). Call: JoSmith for dates (01487 711109). Little Rainbows Babies and ToddlerClub Eatons Community Centre,Eaton Scon, St. Neots. For age 0 - 5.Wed 9.30am - 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 membership [email protected] PupsPlaytimes, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick,Huntingdon PE28 0TQ. Newborn -5yrs. Fri 1.30pm - 3pm (term time).FREE (01480 890077)playtimesplaygroup.co.ukNeedingworth Little Tigers Baby &Toddler Group Needingworth VillageHall. For 0-5 yrs. Mon 10am -11:30am(term time only). Call: Emma (01480469260) or Ciona (01480 464169).NCT Bumps & BabesSt Jude’s Church Hall, Cranford Drive,Netherton, Peterborough

For pregnant parents and babiesup to one year old. Tues1pm-2.30 pm. Cost £1 perfamily. Join us for coffee & tea,chat, play, postnatal support, andmum2mum breastfeeding info(0844 243 6240, press 1).Open Door Family Centre281 Great North Road, EatonSocon, Huntingdon PE19 7BH.Newborn – pre-school. MessyPlay, Mon 10am - 12pm. Mon -Wed 9.30am - 3pm, Thurs - Fri9.30am - 12pm FREE story,song and rhyme. Call: Carole


Page (01480 403253). Orton Wistow ToddlersOrton Wistow Community Centre,Napier Place Peterborough PE26XN. Newborn - pre-school.Indoor and outdoor play. Tues1.15pm - 3pm (term time). Cost:£2 per family (includesdrink/biscuit). Call: Lynn Whitfield(01733 237727). Rainbow Toddler Group83A High Street, HuntingdonCommunity Church Centre PE293DP. Newborn – 4 yrs. Tues9.30am – 11am. Cost: 50p perfamily, refreshments provided(01480 411665)[email protected] Ives Children’s CentreWheatfields Primary School,Nene Way PE27 3WF. For 0 – 5yrs. Mon - Thurs 9am - 3.30pm. Fri9am - 1pm. Call: Fran Macklin (07776494 100).St. Ives Christian FellowshipParents and ToddlersBurleigh Hill Community Centre,Constable Road PE27 3ER. Newborn– 4 yrs. Mon 1.15pm – 2.45pm (termtime). Thurs 9.15am – 11am.Thorndown Community RoomWed9am – 11am. Cost: £1 per family. Call:Jason Street (01480 463161).St Neots Rural Children’s CentreLittle Paxton Primary School, GordonRoad, St. Neots PE19 6NG. Open Mon- Fri 8.45am - 1pm. Contact: 01480357540).Smiley Tots Parent & Toddler GroupYelden Village Hall, Spring Lane,Yelden MK44 1BA.Every Wed 10am-12pm (term time).Come and play, make new friends! £2per family inc. drink & snack. Call:Vicky (01933 317220)[email protected] Daisy Children’s CentrePapworth Everard & surroundingvillages. Carers & Tots (0-5yrs) Wed9.30am - 11am (term time only). Dropin stay & play, small donation required.All Day Play (0-5yrs) Thurs 9am - 2pm,drop in any time. Bumps to Babies (formums to be and babies up to 1yr) Fri10am - 11.30am. Call: (01480 831423)for more info.The Eatons Children’s CentreBushmead Primary School, BushmeadRoad, Eaton Socon, St. Neots PE198BT. For age 0 - 5. Various coursesand support for parents. Open Mon -

Thurs 8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am -1pm. Call: for more details (01480358340)cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.ukTiddlers and ToddlersJubilee Hall, Eaton Socon, St. Neots.Est. 30 yrs. Friday 9.30am – 11.30am(term time). Call: Margaret Birchall(01480 215695), Diane Bayliss (0777566 3849), Jude Burt: (01480 384132) orBenny (07980 810313).TiddlywinksSt. Andrews Church, Alwalton, nearPeterborough PE7 3UU.For Under 5’s and their parents/carers.Singalongs, stories, toys andrefreshments. Call: Liz Ingham (01733239289) Tot StopStangroundBaptist Church,Chapel Street,Stanground PE28JG. Sing song,ride-on toys,drink & biscuitand craft. Fri9.45am -11.30am (termtime). Cost £1per family. Call:Mrs Rush(01733 310411).Warboys UnderFives ToddlerGroupHigh street, Warboys, PE28 2TA.

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So, you've packed the bags,cancelled the papers and arereally looking forward to beingaway for a couple of weeks freefrom the usual routine but you’rereally anxious about keepingyour young kids occupied onthat long plane flight. Besides packing a few greatnew travel toys that your toddlerhasn’t seen before, you'll wantto have some airplane activitiesthat won't break, get lost or costthe earth. So here are some practical tipsfor travelling with toddlers andpreschoolers that will help youto relax, enjoy the journey andarrive with your sense ofhumour!1. Bathroom Make sure that your toddler hasused the toilet before boardingthe aircraft as they are spaciousand much cleaner compared tothe aircraft ones! It’s also a goodidea to carry a supply of babywipes and be sure to put them ina place where you can easilyreach them throughout the flight.2. Seat choice Only choose bulkhead seats ifyour baby needs a baby bed asthe armrests can’t be moved.Normal seats are far better ifyour baby or toddler wants to liedown on the seat with their headon your lap as the armrests canbe moved up which is far morecomfortable. 3. Ear pressureIf your baby is breastfeeding oron a bottle, give them the breastor bottle during take-off and

landing as it is the best thing fortheir sensitive ears. They will bemore relaxed and far lessdistressed and you will feel moreat ease too.If your child is older, then carrycotton wool or ask for earplugsas soon as you board theaircraft. Make use of them fortake-off then save them forlanding as the crew may nothave any fresh ones left by then.Or play a yawning game withthem to see how many timesthey can yawn on take off orlanding as this helps pop theirears so the pressure doesn’tcause them discomfort. 4. FoodCarry a supply of biscuits, water,juice and healthy snacks for yourtoddler. Raisins are great forkeeping little hands and mindsoccupied for quite awhile andalso carry milk packets (the UHTsmall packets) yourself. Airline

snacks run out in flight and milkis a shortage very often too sobring your own so you won’tpanic if they run out. 5. Bottle heatingIf you ask the crew to heat upyour baby bottle check thetemperature of the liquidyourself periodically and don'tdepend on the crew as they areextremely busy. Most crew inEconomy Class are not mothersthemselves (as they are veryyoung) so they don’t necessarilyknow the right temperature foryour child's feed. Airline creware most willing to help but it’salways best to takeresponsibility for your ownchild’s bottle. 6. HealthIf your child has a cold it’s agood idea to see a doctorbefore the flight to check if yourchild is fit to fly. Toddlers flyingwith a cold can experienceterrible pain during take-off andlanding and it’s also dangerousto their eardrums too!7. ClothesAlways carry a change ofclothes for your child and it is agood idea to carry a change oftop / t-shirt for yourself too. Younever know when you will needit...8. RubbishGet a carrier or plastic bag fromthe crew, to put your rubbish inas you go along. It helps tokeep your area clean and moreorganised. Also take fragrancedbags with you to dispose of yournappies before putting them inthe toilet bins provided.

Flying with Kids - Ten Tips for Keepinga Toddler Busy on a Plane by Sue Atkins


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9. BooksIt’s always a great idea to carryreading books (new ones as wellas old favourites), colouringbooks and crayons, as well asan ipod with their favouritesongs and stories to listen to. If you can carry a portable DVDplayer they are usually a big hitwith toddlers. If you bring yourown DVD player and your child’sfavourite DVDs then you willhave full control over the contentand also the timing of their videoentertainment which is good formaintaining a healthy balanceabout how much they watch.Another alternative might be toplay their DVDs on your laptop.10. Games to playToddlers often get naughty whenthey experience long delays totheir journey, so being preparedis half the battle.Pack a goody bag filled withactivities to keep them occupiedand busy and include things likeplay dough, a few blocks, somesmall board books, a little car oryour toddler's favourite teddy.You could also wrap each itemin wrapping paper a few timestoo and play pass the parcelwith them, to add to the fun andexcitement. These ideas are best and mosteffective for keeping your childoccupied during the normalwaking hours on a flight as theyencourage your child’simagination and creativity.Put some fun pictures onto yourdigital camera of the people andplaces you are going to visit orpictures of a recent trip you’vebeen on, like to the zoo, for yourchild to look at. During the flight,you can relive the fun and tellstories about where/who you'revisiting. It will keep your little onebusy and relaxed which willmake the flight a pleasurableone for all of you.

When the flight attendantdelivers drinks, ask for a cup, acouple ice cubes, and a straw.There are endless games youcan make up with thiscombination as ice is fascinatingto toddlers. Make sure that theice doesn't end up in their mouththough as it is a choking hazard.

Bring a book of Finger Rhymesto teach your toddler. Great onesare: Finger Rhymes by MarcBrown and Little Hands, FingerPlays & Action Songs: SeasonalActivities by Emily Stetson and365 Games Smart Toddlers Playby Sheila Ellison. Learning how to fasten andunfasten an "old fashioned"seatbelt, jacket zipper andpoppers or buttons on theirclothing (or a carry-on bag) cankeep them occupied for a longtime too. And don’t forget the old favouriteof peek- a- boo if you’ve gotfriendly neighbours and “I spy”!It’s all about relaxing, imaginingthe journey going really wellbefore you fall asleep, a coupleof nights before you travel, so

your unconscious gets ready forthe journey positively, plusmaking sure you plan ahead. It’salso about being flexible andrelaxed when unexpected thingshappen that you have no controlover. Toddlers will pick up onyour vibes so lighten up, chill outand have a brilliant holiday!

Sue Atkins is a Parent Coach,Author of "Raising HappyChildren for Dummies" and amother of two children. She haswritten many books on selfesteem and toddlers and herPositive Toddler Taming CD andideas book is available from herwebsite. To find out more abouther work and to receive her freemonthly newsletter bursting withpractical tips and helpful advicefor bringing up happy, confident,well-balanced children fromtoddler to teen go towww.positive-parents.com


2yrs. Call: Janet (01354 695513)www.babygrowz.co.uk Happy FacesUnits 15 – 17 Skaters Way, WerringtonPE4 6NB. For 8mths – 5yrs.Educational play, refreshments andmore. Call: Claire (01733 324851)

� Languages

Bonjour Bambini Language CoursesPeterboroughLearn Italian: Age 4+ Sat 10am (1hr).Call: Rebecca (0795 178 5668)[email protected] Jolie Ronde58 Burleigh Road, St. Ives PE27 3DF.Introduction to French with songs,rhymes and games. Age 5+ Call: AnnaIreland (01480 382036).

�Music/Singing

Baby SongHighlees Children’s Centre PE3 7ER. For 0 - 12 mths, Wed 11.30am - 12pm.Encourages communication from anearly age. Come and have fun!Contact: Steph (01733 260833).Clap & Sing / Parachute PlayBaptist Church, High Street, Somersham, Huntingdon.For newborn – 5yrs. Song andmovement to stimulate babies. Wed9.15am – 10.30am, 10.15am –11.30am (term time only).Pre-enrolment. Voluntary donation.Call: Trisha (01487 741456).Music for Little People Fun and educational music classes for0 - 5 years. All taught by qualifiedmusicians and teachers. Call: Karen(01480 812469).www.musicforlittlepeople.co.ukMusical MinisHeritage Park Primary School, ParkFarm, Stanground and AlwaltonFrom 6mths +. Introducing music andpercussion in a relaxed atmosphere.Parties. Call: Janie McCormick (01778570340) www.musicalminis.co.ukSing and SignSamuel Pepys School, St. Neots. For 6- 18mths. Thursdays. Learn tocommunicate with your baby or toddlerpre-speech. Call: Julie Warriner fordetails (01767 691488)www.singandsign.com

�Adventure/Soft Play

Activity World & Toddler WorldPadholme Road East, Peterborough,PE1 5XH. Indoor play. Separate Toddler World.Mon - Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm (term time)Cost: £4.50 per child (off peak) adults£1. Peak times: £5.50 child, adults £1.Children under 1 metre £4.50 at alltimes. Closed Tues. Call: (01733314446) www.activityworld.co.ukBarracudasActivity day camps for age 4 ½ - 16yrsin Huntingdon and Kimbolton. Open8am – 6pm. For a free colour brochurecall: (0845 123 5299) barracudas.co.ukBig Sky Adventure Play24, Wainman Road, ShrewsburyAvenue, Woodston, Peterborough PE27BU. Soft play activities for 0 -10 yrs.Mini go-karts age 3+. Open 9.30am –6pm (term time), Sun 10am - 5pm,10am – 6pm (hols) Cost: Under 5’s£4.60, adults £1.20 Call: (01733390810) bigsky.co.ukCrystal Country Play BarnLow Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9HU.Children’s indoor play area. Outsidetrampolines, bouncy castle andclimbing area. Open daily 10am – 6pmCost: £3.80 or £2 after 3pm.Weekends/hols £4.90 Call: (01480493394).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).Dave the Clown’s Fun HouseThe Cresset, Bretton Centre, RightwellPeterborough PE3 8DX. For 0 – 6 yrs.Soft Play Centre. Mon 10am – 12pm,Tues - Sat 10am - 1pm (closed BankHols). Call: (01733 260081). 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

JabadaoHighlees 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).Little Monkeys House of FunOne Leisure Ramsey, Abbey Road. ForUnder 5’s. Bouncy castle, ball pooland soft play area. Wed 9.30am –11.30am (term time only). FREE forunder 1’s. Call: (01487 710275) 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.ukLeo’s Funzone @ St. NeotsOne Leisure St. Neots, Barford Road,Eynesbury, St. Neots. 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 388700)leosfunzone.co.ukNew Ark Adventure Playground &City FarmHill Close, Reeves Way, PeterboroughPE1 5LZ. Playground and farm. Cost:£50 per child for 1 year. Parent/Toddler group Wed 1.15pm – 2.45pm(term time). Call: (01733 340605).

� Theatre

Key TheatreEmbankment Road, Peterborough.PE1 1EF. Productions aimed atchildren throughout the year. Boxoffice: (01733 552439)The Cresset TheatreRightwell, Bretton Centre,Peterborough PE3 8DXSeasonal shows for children. Call:(01733 265705) www.cresset.co.uk

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Tiny TalkBrampton and Melbourn. Baby signingclasses for all babies and youngtoddlers. Class is 1 hr - ½ hr singingand signing followed by ½ hr socialtime. Call: Carol (0795 1601107)[email protected] Clap and Sing (includingToy Library)Warboys Community Primary School -Community Hall. All pre-schoolerswelcome. Thurs 1.45pm - 2.45pm(term time). Cost: £1 donation. Call:Kate Smith(01487 824390).

� Yoga/Massage/Sleep

Antenatal YogaciseFREE Pregnancy Yoga classes atRamsey and Somersham Children’sCentres in June/July. Call: Victoria(01954 204742) bumpstobabies.orgBabyblissHuntingdon /Peterborough area.Infant Massage, Baby/Toddler Yoga,Baby & Child swimming and First Aidcourses. Call: Kate Stewart (07857683291) [email protected] YogaHuntingdon Nursery School, AmburyRoad, Huntingdon PE29 1AD also atTime for Health St. Ives PE27 5BH(01480 461411). For mums & babies6wks – mobile. Friendly, relaxed class.Fri 10am – 11.30am (term time). Call:Barbara Moorby (01480 380307).www.yoga4everybody.co.ukHolistic Baby Massage104, Park Road, Peterborough PE12TJ. For 0 - 5 yrs including prematurebabies and mothers suffering from PostNatal Depression. Workshops andPrivate Tuition. Call: Goldie Khan(01733 897885).Pregnancy YogaOak Tree Centre, Huntingdon PE297HN. Wed 7pm – 8.30pm. Call: BarbaraMoorby (01480 380307)[email protected] Time for Health (Baby massage)8 Station Road, St Ives (oppositeWaitrose). Thurs 10.30am. Helpsrelieve colic, tummy discomfort,teething and more. Call: (01480461411) timeforhealth.co.ukSleep ClinicIf you have a child over 8 mths keepingyou awake at night, contact theWestwood & Ravensthorpe Children’s

Little Princess Pamper Parties24, Longthorpe Green, Peterborough.Choose from Princess or Butterfly forage 3+. Contact: Michelle (01733700035) Music To Grow ToBirthday parties catered for aroundHuntingdon/St. Ives areas. High qualitymusic-making for age 0 - 5yrs.Contact: Kathryn (01353 662022)musictogrowto.co.ukParty at One LeisureOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots.All One Leisure sites provide a widerange of fun pool, soft play and sportsbirthday parties for under 5’s andjuniors. Contact your local One Leisuresite for details: Huntingdon: 01480388600, Ramsey: 01487 710275,Sawtry: 01487 832161, St. Ives: 01480388500, St. Neots: 01480 388700 orvisit oneleisure.netParty Time! Fun/themed entertainment for tots topre-teens. Choose from: Knights &Princesses, Grease, Tearless &Fearless, Ugly Bug & BeautifulButterfly ball or Pirates & Fairies. Call:Trisha (01487 741456)www.partytime.uk.com

Brewster’s Fun Factory &Restaurant (Highwayman)Colmworth Business Park, St Neotsalso at Hampton, Peterborough.Play zone. Cost: £2+. Kids menu. Call:(01480 408540).Eat ‘N’ PlayHuntingdon Road, St. Neots PE191XG. Large play area (max height1.45m/4’9”) Separate toddler area.Open 11am daily. Cost: £3.75.Weekends/hols £4.25. Call: (01480471611) www.eatnplay.co.ukFrankie & Benny’sTowerfields, Kings Ripton Road,Huntingdon PE29 7EG. New YorkItalian style restaurant. Children’smenu available. Free colouring pack.Call: (01480 437240). Pizza Express105, High Street, Huntingdon PE293LB. Children’s ‘mini’ menu. Freeactivity pack. Call: (01480 434446).

Centre sleep management advisor.Call: Linda Minett (01733 260833).

DebutotsGunthorpe Community Centre,Hallfields Lane PE4 7YH. Drama for age 2 – 4yrs. Tues 9.45am –10.45am, 6mths – 2yrs 10.45am –11.45am. Contact: (01733 810279).DramaTots - From 2 - 5yrs, youngersiblings welcome, £4 per 50 minsession. Call: Liz: (01480 839112)[email protected] 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.ukRaggamuffins Drama School Queen Elizabeth School hall, SchoolHill, Godmanchester PE29 2NB.For age 3 – 5 yrs. Call: Jessica (0781700 2853) ragga-muffin.co.ukStagecoach Theatre Arts SchoolFor age 4 +. Learn to act, sing anddance and build confidence. ForHuntingdon classes contact: Jo (01353667442) and Peterborough call:Ashleigh (01778 423553)www.stagecoach.co.ukStage Stars Theatre AcademyAlconbury, Cambourne, Ramsey,Sawtry and Stukeley Meadows Classes in drama, singing and dancefor ages 3+. Call: 07807 193182 www.stagestarsacademy.co.ukStars on Stage UKAlconbury, Woodston & OrtonWaterville. Dance and drama classesfor various ages.Courses run over halfterm and summer holidays. For fulldetails Contact: Sam & Hannah Black [email protected] www.starsonstage.org.uk

� Children’s Entertainers/Parties

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

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Bretton District LibraryThe Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton,Peterborough PE3 8DS.Storytime: Thurs 11am -11.30am, BabyRhyme Time: Tues 2pm-2.30pm. Call:(01733 864294). Dogsthorpe Community LibraryCentral Avenue, Dogsthorpe,Peterborough PE1 4LH.Storytime and singing: Thurs 2pm -2.30pm. Call: (01733 864300). Eye LibraryCrowland Road, Eye, PeterboroughPE6 7TN. Storytime: Mon 10.30am -11am. Craft Club: Sat 11am - 12pm.Call: (01733 864142).Hampton Library6B Serpentine Green ShoppingCentre, Hampton, Peterborough PE78DR. Rhymetime: Tues 10.15am -10.45am. Storytime for under 7’s: Fri2.30pm-3pm. Call: (01733 864538).Huntingdon LibraryPrinces Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PH.Storytime: 18mths – 5 yrs, Weds10.30am –11am. Rhymetime: 0 - 18

mths on alternate Fri 10.30am - 11am(term time only).Orton District LibraryOrton Centre, Peterborough PE2 5RQ.Storytime: Tues 10am -10.30am (termtime only), every Thurs 10am -10.30am (all year round) Sat 11am -11.45am.Rhymetime: Mon10.30am -11am.Craft & Story Clubon one Sat per mth11am - 12pm - call:(01733 864296).PeterboroughCentral LibraryBroadway,Peterborough PE11RX Storytime: Fri2.15pm - 2.45pm,Sat 11am -11.20am& 2.30pm - 3pm.Baby Rhyme Time:Thurs 1.30pm-2pm.Craft Club for Under5’s: Tues 2.15pm -2.45pm (FREE).Call: (01733864280).Ramsey LibrarySchool Lane,Ramsey PE26 1AF.Storytime:18mths–5 yrs.Thursdays 2pm -2.30pm. Call: (0845045 5225).Sawtry LibraryFen Lane, SawtryPE28 5TQ.Storytime: First Weds of the month2.15pm – 2.45pm. 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: Thurs 2.15pm-2.45pm(01733 864302).St. Ives Library4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. IvesPE27 5BW. Rhymetime: alternateWeds 10.30am – 11am (term time).St. Neots LibraryPriory Lane, St. Neots PE19 2BH.Storytime: Mon 2pm–2.30pm.

Rhymetime: alternate Tues11am–11.30am (term time).Thorney LibraryChurch Street, Thorney, Peterborough,PE6 0QB. Rhymetime: Friday 11am -11.30am. Under 5’s Storytime: Friday11.30am - 12pm. Craft Club, Sat

9.30am - 12pm (01733 864542).Warboys LibraryHigh Street, Warboys PE28 2TA.For 18mnths - 5yrs. Storytime:Thurs10.30am – 11am.Werrington District LibraryStaniland Way, PE4 6JT.Storytime: Tues 2pm – 2.30pm. BabyRhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm – 2.45pm.Crafts for children, Sat 11am - 1pm.Call: (01733 864282).Woodston LibraryOrchard Street, Peterborough PE29AL.Storytime: Tues 10am -10.30am.Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm – 2.45pm Callfor details of craft club. (01733864304).Yaxley LibraryLansdowne Rd, Yaxley. Storytime:

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football skills with a qualified coach.Call centre for course details, timesand prices (01487 832161).Little Kickers Pre-School FootballClassesPeterborough/Stamford. For 18mths –5yrs. Children will learn sound footballskills with a positive introduction tosport. For free taster session call:(07976 179899)[email protected] StrikersOne Leisure St Neots, Barford Road,Eynesbury, St Neots. For ages 3 – 4yrs. Learn balance, co-ordination;improve awareness and agility throughbasic football skills with a qualifiedcoach. Call centre for course dates,times and prices (01480 388700).Under 5’s FootballOne Leisure Huntingdon, St Peter’sRoad. For ages 3 - 4 years. Learnbalance, co-ordination; improveawareness and agility through basicfootball skills with a qualified coach.Call centre for course dates, times andprices (01480 388600).

� Gymnastics

Baby GymHuntingdon Gymnastics Club, ClaytonsWay PE29 1UT.Structured class for age 6 wks – 2yrs.Fri 10.45am -11.30am £3 on door, termtime only (last class 10th July - startagain 11 September). StructuredToddlers - call to join class (pre-bookedand pre-paid. Call: (01480 523 43 -short number)[email protected] TrampoliningOne Leisure Huntingdon, St. Peter’sRoad PE29 7DA.For age 2 - 4yrs. An introductorycourse in trampolining for children.Develop balance and co-ordinationskills. Call centre for course dates,times and prices (01480 388600).Sims Gymnastics19, Wainman Road, Woodston,Peterborough PE2 7BU.Play Gym 6mths – 4yrs Mon - Fri9.30am – 11am. Gymmies 3 - 4 yrs,Tues, Wed & Thurs (call for times).Call: Karen Sim (01733 235003/ 07742398549) www.simsgymnastics.comTumble TotsFor 6mths - 7 yrs. For classes inPeterborough call: Amanda (01832272127), St. Neots & Huntingdon,

Alternate Tues 11am–11.30am (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

Kidz with DifferencesA support group for parents and carersof children with all types of specialneeds. “We’re here to listen.” Phonefor details and support. Call: MelThomas (01480 454588).

� Ballet/Dance

Brown’s Dance Centre286, Lincoln Road, Millfield,Peterborough PE1 2ND. For under 5’s.Mon 4.15pm – 5pm. Sat 9.30am or11.15am for 1hr. Cost: £3.75 persession. Call: (01733 554282).Dance StudioThe Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton,Peterborough PE3 8DX.Classes for age 2+. Babies Ballet age3+ Fri 3.15pm - 3.45pm. Modern andtap age 4+ Sat 2pm - 2.30pm. Termtime only. Call (01733 842502).www.cresset.co.ukDance Supplies20, Bridge Street, St. Ives PE27 5EG.Authorised retailer (01480 498174)www.dancesuppliesstives.co.ukKelly Marie’s Dance SuppliesUnit 2, Fishers Yard, Market Square,St. Neots PE19 2AF. Sizes from age 3. (01480 477212)www.kellymariesdancewear.co.ukLinda Allen School of DanceAlconbury, Kimbolton & SpaldwickBallet, Tap & jazz classes from 3½ yrs.Call Linda (01480 861332)www.balletclass.org.ukNew Road StudiosNew Road, St. Ives, PE27 5BG.Dance, singing and drama. Danceparties Call : Lucie (01480 493111).

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Peterborough Academy of Dance19, Abbotsbury, Orton Malborne,Peterborough PE2 5PS. Variousclasses for under fives. Call: JillDawson (01733 234 555).Saldance Theatre Arts27, Fenlake Business Centre,Peterborough PE1 5BQ.Mums & Toddlers: Thurs 1.15pm.Pre-school age: Thurs 2pm. Cost: £4per session. Call: Nicola Storton(01733 340003).Stage Door School of DanceSt. B’s Hall, Yaxley. Pre-School Balleton Tuesdays. Call: Lesley (01733244779) Stageworks StudiosThe Towers, High Street, Buckden, St.Neots PE19 5TA.Toddler Dance: Tues 10am - 11am.Call: Pauline (01480 812626)www.stageworksstudio.co.ukStar Dancewear46, Beech Drive, St. Ives PE27 6UB.Quality dancewear at affordable prices.Call: Elaine (01480 382068).Sunny StepsTime for Health, 8 Station Road, St.Ives PE27 5BH. For boys and girlsaged 2 - 4. Creative dance andmovement. Wed/Thurs 9.45am –10.45am. Contact: Alison (01954267378).Tu Danse StudiosNewark Road, Peterborough, PE15YD. Dance/ movement classes. BabyBoogie age 2 - 4yrs, Nursery Balletfrom age 3½, Funky Monkeys age 4+.Contact: Anita (01733 553830). Wendy Burke School of DanceHartford, Huntingdon and Sawtry.For age 3yrs +. Ballet classes. Contact:Wendy (01487 822002) dance4it.com

� Football

Dribblers Football SchoolOne Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road.For ages 2+ years. Learn balance,co-ordination, improve awareness andagility through basic football skills witha qualified coach. Call centre forcourse dates, times and prices (01480388500).Little DribblersOne Leisure Sawtry, Green End Road,Sawtry PE28 5UY. For ages 3 - 5 yrs.Learn balance, co-ordination, improveawareness and agility through basic

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The sun is shining in Shepreth!Keepers at Shepreth Wildlife Park have certainly got their hands full thisSummer with the recent arrivals of new furry friends. ‘Ruby’ the Maned wolf is busy getting settled into her new home, while a familyof marmosets are exploring their rainforest territory in the South Americanthemed ‘Tropical House’. 'Moonshadow', the proud polecat mother, has her hands full keeping 9 hungrykits in check in the Native Species Woodland, as keepers eagerly await mother number two, 'Artemis', to give birth anyday. The two breeding pairs of polecat are part of a national breeding programme to re-establish polecats back into thewild in the area.

‘Ashanti’ the cusimanse recently joined the list of ever-growingspecies at Shepreth Wildlife Park, who have planned an array ofevents throughout the summer in support of the variousconservation projects worldwide. Dates for the Summer months ahead include: Lemur Fun Day -3rd June, Native Species Workshops in aid of the ‘HedgehogRe-hab Programmme’ all throughout August, Tiger Day - 4thAugust and Tiger Swimathon - 8th September.

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Hamerton Zoo ParkNr Sawtry, Huntingdon PE28 5REWildlife park and adventureplayground. Open daily.www.hamertonzoopark.comShepreth Wildlife ParkStation Road, Shepreth, SG8 6PZ.Adventure playground and softplayroom for under fives. Open 10am -6pm. Call: 01763 26 22 26.www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.ukThe Raptor FoundationThe Heath, St. Ives Road, Woodhurst,Huntingdon PE28 3BT. Daily flyingdisplays. Cost: Under 2’s FREE. Age 2- 5 £1.25. Adults: £4.50. Call: (01487741140) www.raptorfoundation.org.ukWood Green Animal ShelterKing’s Bush Farm, London Road,Godmanchester PE29 2NH.Animal re-homing centre. Children’splay area, pet supplies and shop.Open 10am – 4pm daily. (0844 2488181) www.woodgreen.org.uk �

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kits in check in the Native Species Woodland, as keepers eagerly await mother number two, 'Artemis', to give birth anyday. The two breeding pairs of polecat are part of a national breeding programme to re-establish polecats back into the

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� Ice Skating

Snow Babies - Planet Ice1 Mallard Road, Bretton,Peterborough, PE3 8YN. For 18mths - 5yrs. Structured classesto introduce young children toice-skating. Always under strictsupervision from qualified coach. Cost:£4.20 first child, second child only£1.50. Sun 10.00am -11.00am. Call:(01733 260222) www.planet-ice.co.uk

�Martial Arts

Karate 4 KidsClasses at various locations, For age4+. Call: (01733 758118 / 07800985724) adrenalinemaritialarts.comLittle Ninja’s (Hicks Karate)Loxley Community Centre, Loxley,Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 5BW andDogsthorpe Community Centre, PoplarAvenue PE1 4QF. Martial Arts Classesfor age 3+. Call: Andrew Hicks (01733810043 / 07974 196256)www.hickskarate.co.ukZanshin Black Belt AcademySt. Peter’s School, St. Peter’s Road,Huntingdon. Also in St. Ives, St. Neotsand Earith. For age 4+. Karate is a funway for children to keep fit, gainconfidence and learn discipline. CallLinden for more details (07730666796) www.startingkarate.com

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Baby Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry and St.Neots.For 6 - 18 mths and 18mths - 3 yrs.Introduces babies and toddlers toaquatic activities. Call your local OneLeisure site for details: Huntingdon:01480 388600, Ramsey: 01487710275, Sawtry@ 01487 832161, St.Neots: 01480 388700 or visitwww.oneleisure.netFirst StrokesGodmanchester Community Pool,Park Lane, Huntingdon PE29 2AG.Swimming lessons for all (babies toadult). For age 2½ upwards. (01480 375145) www.firststrokes.com

FREE swimming for under 5’sOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots. Free swimming for under 5’s. Call yourlocal One Leisure site for timetablesand details of sessions available:Huntingdon: (01480 388600) Ramsey:(01487 710275) Sawtry: (01487832161) St. Ives: (01480 388500) StNeots: (01480 388700) oneleisure.netJunior Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St. Neots.Qualified teaching staff help your childgain confidence, develop techniqueand enjoy swimming. Call local site fordetails: Huntingdon: (01480 388600)Ramsey: (01487 710275) Sawtry:(01487 832161) St Ives: (01480388500) St Neots: (01480 388700) orvisit www.oneleisure.netKimbolton School Swimming PoolKimbolton, PE28 0EA.The pool is open to the public all year.General swimming for children under 8years of age with parents. Lessons forover 5’s. For more info and timetabledetails call: (01480 862276)kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk Water BabiesTeach your baby to swim at classes inBuckden, Cambridge andWellingbrough. From Newborn. Call:Debi Hogston (01933 651 790)waterbabies.co.uk

Huntingdon Toy LibraryHuntingdon Nursery School, AmburyRd, Huntingdon PE29 1AD. Newborn – 5 years. Thurs 9am -11.15am, 12.45pm – 3pm. £1 per yearsubs then 25p per toy. Term time only.Call: Mary Mansfield (01480 375216).St. Neots Toy LibrariesButterfly Children’s Centre, WinhillsSchool, off Duck Lane, St. Neots andEatons Children’s Centre, BushmeadSchool, Eaton Socon, St. Neots. Mon-Thurs 8.45am - 4.30pm and Fridays8.45am - 1.00pm. Call: (01480358350).Toy LibraryHighlees Children’s Centre,PE3 7ER. For 0 - pre-school, Wed 9am - 10am.Little Explorers - Wed 10.30am -11.30am. No charge and no bookingneeded. Call: Steph for more details(01733 260833).

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