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A caring, challenging environment in which all

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For more information telephone 01480 860505or visit www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

Independent school of 950 pupils offering continuous education from 4 to 18 years

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• Varied programme of extra-curricular activities for all ages

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Children £8.50, Adults £7.00General visit not meeting Santa £7.50 per childNursery, School & Group visits welcome (must be pre-booked)

Plus watch our New Reindeer

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Live Reindeer

Visit Santa in hiscomfy home

Miniature Train through Santa’s Toyland Tunnel

Tractor & ‘Sleigh’ Ride

Santa's Nightime Labyrinth - The Jolly Christmas Postman

Interactive Story-telling Kipper's Christmas Eve - NEW!


Christmas is now fast approaching butthere is still plenty of time to find theperfect present for your little ones! Turn toour Christmas Gift Guide on page 9 forsome seasonal inspiration!

Unfortunately some of us don’tlive near our parents which means that ourchildren can miss out on those specialmoments with their grandparents. Othersmight say they live a bit too close! Turn topage 14 for some sage advice on how tomake the most of that special relationshipwhatever your circumstances, in ourfeature, ‘Grandparents at Christmas,’ bySusan Elliot-Wright.

And once all the festivities havedied down, it’s time to welcome in the newyear. Happy New Year to all our readers!

Best wishes,

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

What to do and where to go listing

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Art & Craft 6Baby / Toddler Playgroups 6Childcare 16Days Out 16Development 18Drama 19Entertainment 19Family Eating Out 19Reading / Story Time 19Special Needs 21Sports 21Toy Library 22Wildlife/Animals 22

Welcome to the Winterissue of Jolly Tots!

News & Special Offers

Four page Christmas Gift Guide!

14Grandparents at Christmas


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

piece of pottery whilst enjoying light refreshments.

Opening HoursMonday 10.30 – 5, Tuesday & Wednesday – CLOSED

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

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

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

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Huntingdon NCT Nearly New Sale

Saturday 17th March 201211am - 12.30pmMedway CentrePE29 1SF

Entrance £1 in aid of NCTfor more info email Chris:[email protected]

Congratulations to all the team at Crafty Monkey forbeing shortlisted as finalists in The Hunts Post BusinessAwards 2011! What an amazing achievement when theyhave only been in business since July 2010!

The St. Neots based PotteryPainting, Build a Bear andCraft Studio made it throughagainst some strongcontenders in the New Business of the Year category. Theannual awards celebrate the best of Huntingdonshire’sbusiness community. Crafty Monkey owner, Chrissy Brown, whoattended the black tie event on 4th November, said: ‘Althoughthe Monkey didn’t quite win, it was an honour to make it so farand we’d like to thank all our great customers who havesupported us and make us feel like winners.’

See page 9 for details on how to buy Crafty Monkey gift vouchers this Christmas! Advert on page 14.

4th March 2012 at the

Millennium Grandstand Rowley Mile Racecourse

CB8 0TF 11am until 4pm

Entry: £3.50 for adults (or £3 inadvance) and free for under 16’s.

This show is being heldto raise money for Bliss

ORTON CHILDREN’S CENTREKnown locally as the Jigsaw Centre, OrtonChildren’s Centre is a warm and welcomingplace to come to with your under 5’s to enjoy arange of different, interesting and enjoyableactivities and to meet new friends. We have acafé each week on a Tuesday from 11:30 –1:15pm so you can even arrange to meetfriends for lunch after perhaps going to ToddleTime at Christchurch first (9:45 – 11am). Pop into see us and pick up a brochure! Or give us acall on 01733 452690 – we look forward tomeeting you!


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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.comCrazy Glazy43, Cambridge St., Godmanchester Ceramic Cafe - decorate a ready madepiece of unglazed pottery. For all ages.Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat10.30am - 5pm. Sun 11.30am - 4pm.Closed Tues/Wed. Parties catered for.Call: Zy (01480 350863) Messy PlayScout Hut, Ramsey. For Under 5’s todevelop their creative side. Soft play:Tues 9.30am – 11.30am, Wed1pm-2.30pm. General Play: Fri 9.30am– 11.30am (term time). Call: SarahAbraham (01487 813279).Original CeramicsPottery painting in Hampton,Peterborough. All ages. Parties cateredfor. Call: Justine (07951 473299)

Baby Lounge - Time for Health8 Station Road, St Ives, PE27 5BH. Forbabies 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 your place(term time). Call: (01733 452600).Orton Family Centre, PE2 5SN.Wed 1pm - 2.30pm. Just drop in. Cost:50p. Call: (01733 452690).Brampton Baby & Toddler GroupBrampton Community Centre.For 0-5 yrs. Every Mon 9.30 -11.30am(term time). Cost £2 per session. Arts &crafts, role play, singing, floor toys forall ages. Healthy snacks and drinks.Call Katie on (01480 355433) or followus on Facebook

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 guest speakersand subjects. Fri 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Justturn up. Call: (01733 452600).Buckden Pre-School PlaygroupMillennium Hall, Burberry Road,Buckden. Friendly and happy setting.Rising 2s: Tues and Thurs 1.15pm -3pm, 3 - 5yrs Mon + Wed 9a.m - 3pm.Tues, Thurs and Fri 9a.m. - 1pm. Lunchclub every day 12pm - 1pm. Call: SarahBrown (07941 671 999)[email protected] Baby & Toddler GroupGreat Staughton Village HallFor 0 - 5 yrs. Weds (term-time)10.00am - 11.30am. Cost: FREE. Fruitand drink for the children, tea andcoffee for the adults. Arts & Crafts andfloor toys for all ages. Call: Sarah(01480 350509)

Art & Craft Baby / Toddler Playgroups

Playday Nursery is a registered Day Care Nursery providing quality childcare and education for up to 40

children from birth to 5 years. Established since 1999, we have recently renovated and redesigned our

facilities to the highest standard enabling us to give the absolute best care for your child in a

happy, bright and fun-loving environment.

At Playday Nursery we aim to provide you with high quality childcare where you can feel secure that your

child will be loved, cared for and educated by a qualified and experienced team of staff, who are

committed to meeting your child’s individual needs.

Your child’s health is a top priority for us and we are proudly committed to providing healthy and nutritious

balanced meals to ensure your child has a healthy diet whilst in our care. There are lots of opportunites for

outdoor play, scheduled weekly visits to the Huntingdon Gym Club as well as various fun outings.

For further details please contact: Mrs Panchal, Playday Nursery, 32 Queens Drive, Huntingdon.

Call: 01480 390437All 3 & 4 year olds who come to Playday Nursery will be entitled up to 15 hours of free and flexible learning and childcare.


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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.ukChatterbox Toddler GroupMemorial Hall, School Lane, Alconbury.Fri 9am - 11am. Juice/hot drinks andbiscuits provided. Call: Vicky Brown(07775 777091).Cyril’s Acorn ClubOne Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road.For 0 – 5 yrs. Soft play equipment,climbing frames, tunnels, slides, hoops,bean bags and balls. Thurs 10.30am –12.00pm term time only. FREE forunder 1’s. Call: (01480 388500).Fenstanton Baby & Toddler GroupChurch Centre, Fenstanton.Meets every Wed (inc. school hols),10am - 11.30am.Sessions cost £2.First is free. Come along or call: Becky(01480 493067).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 9.30amand 10.30am. Cost: 50p per family.Call: Sally Forster (01733 233026)[email protected] Houghton & Wyton Baby & ToddlerGroup Houghton & Wyton MemorialHall, St. Ives Road, Houghton, PE282BJ. Arts & Crafts on Tues 10am -11.45am (inc. holidays) and Thurs 9am- 11am (term time only). Craft, free playand singing. Refreshments available.Cost: £2 per family. Call: SharonMackie (07753 611337).Houghton & Wyton PreschoolPlaygroup Green Lane, Houghton.For age 2 yrs 9 mths - 4 yrs. Mon – Fri9am – 3.30pm (term time). Call: (01480466796 / 07983 661199).

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. Forpre-school age. Toys, books, activitiesand messy play. Wed 1.30pm-2.45pm.Run by Orton Children’s Centre (01733452690).Leo’s Pre-school MorningsOne Leisure Huntingdon and OneLeisure St Neots. Relaxed and sociablesessions which include use of Leo'sFunzone plus other fun activities.Termtime only. For reduced prices, timesand dates visit www.leosfunzone.co.ukLittle AngelsBerkley Street Methodist Church,Eynesbury, St. Neots PE19 2NB.Newborn - 4 years. Wednesdays (termtime only) 1pm to 2.45. Free play withlots of floor and table top toys.Refreshments provided, no fee justdonations. Call Ellice (01480 474062) /email: [email protected] Little Lambs Toddler GroupSalem Baptist Church, High Street,Ramsey PE26 1AB. Toddlers: EveryThurs 9.30am-11am (term time). Call:Jo Smith (01487 711109). Little Monkeys House of FunOne Leisure Ramsey, Abbey Road. ForUnder 5’s. Bouncy castle, ball pool andsoft play area. Wed 9.30am – 11.30am(term time only). FREE for under 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 membership [email protected] MoversKingsgate Community Church, 2Staplee Way, Parnell, PeterboroughPE1 4YT. For newborn - pre-school,Wed 10am - 11.30am (term time). Art,craft, singing and trips. Cost: £1.50 perfamily, includes drink/snack for all. Call:Kim Connor (01733 311156 via churchoffice).Moonlight Hare’s Baby & Toddler GroupPeterborough Central LibraryFor 0 – 5 yrs. Every Thurs 10:30 –11:15 am (inc. hols). A free, drop-in

session. Call (01733 864 700).Mucky PupsPlaytimes, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick,Huntingdon PE28 0TQ. Newborn - 5yrs.Fri 1.30pm - 3pm (term time). Bring apiece of fruit. FREE (01480 890077)playtimesplaygroup.co.ukNeedingworth Little Tigers Baby &Toddler Group Needingworth VillageHall. For 0-5 yrs. Mon 10am -11:30am(term time only). Call: Emma (01480469260) or Ciona (01480 464169).NCT Bumps & BabesSt Jude’s Church Hall, Cranford Drive,Netherton, PeterboroughFor pregnant parents and babies up toone year old. Tues 1pm-2.30 pm. Cost£1 per family. Join us for coffee & tea,chat, play, postnatal support, andmum2mum breastfeeding info (0844243 6240, press 1).Orton Wistow ToddlersOrton Wistow Community Centre,Napier Place Peterborough PE2 6XN.Newborn - pre-school. Indoor andoutdoor play. Tues 1.15pm - 3pm (termtime). Cost: £2 per family (includesdrink/biscuit). Call: Lynn Whitfield(01733 237727). Rainbow Toddler Group83A High Street, HuntingdonCommunity Church Centre PE29 3DP.Newborn – 4 yrs. Tues 9.30am – 11am.Cost: 50p per family, refreshmentsprovided (01480 411665)[email protected] Ives Children’s CentreWheatfields Primary School, Nene WayPE27 3WF. For 0 – 5 yrs. Mon 9am - 3pm.Tues - Wed 9am - 5pm, Thurs 9am - 4pm,Fri 9am - 12pm. Call: Fran Macklin (07776494 100).St. Ives Christian Fellowship Parentsand 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 - 1pm. Contact: ( 01480357540).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)


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Crafty Monkey Pottery painting, Gift vouchers and more!


A subscription to StoryBox – theperfect gift that lasts all year long!Are you looking for an original and long-lasting Christmasgift? A subscription to StoryBox is the perfect answer! Theselovely award-winning magazines are educational and fun. In every issue, children and parents enjoy together: abeautiful book-length illustrated story (perfect for bedtime!),fascinating pages about science and animals, fun games,exciting picture-stories, nursery rhymes… all this in a singlemagazine! Subscribe now to receive your first issue in time forChristmas! For more info and to subscribe:www.bayard-magazines.co.uk

Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting, Build a Bear and Craft Studio is a great place for personalised gifts. Have funpainting pottery (we cater for all ages and all abilities), get your baby or child's prints onto the pottery or inbeautiful silver jewellery or buy a gift voucher!Call: 01480 219222www.mycraftymonkey.com

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Tinga Tinga Tales Waterhole Play Set is for age 36 months + Push Monkey down to make mangoes fall from the tree, slide Monkey down Giraffe’s neck, make Hipposplash in the water, let crocodile eat a mango or slide away the rocks to hide the mangoes in theground! £17.00 (RRP).


Tinga Tinga Tales Soft Toys are 15cm and are suitable from birth onwards. £6.00 each (RRP).All Bandai toys featured on these pages can be purchased directly from the www.bandai.co.uk website.


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Push Monkey down to make mangoes fall from the tree, slide Monkey down Giraffe’s neck, make Hippo

Jolly Tots Christmas Gift GuideClick Clack Noddyand his wind up car.Take Noddy on a taxi adventure with aNoddy driver with a click clack feature.Turn the key to wind it up and watchthe car go! For age 18 months +.Available at Toys R Us £14.99 (RRP).

Noddy CameraHave some photography fun withNoddy’s easy to use bright andcolourful camera. For age 18 months +.Available at Toys R Us. £9.99 (RRP). www.bandai.co.uk

Smallprint personalised jewelleryand gift vouchersRuth is taking Christmas orders for fingerprint jewelleryup to 17th December. Orders for all other ranges willtaken until 11th December. We also do gift vouchers indenominations of £5, £10 and £20 and they will beavailable until Christmas Eve. Please call Ruth on 01487 823924 or 07876 543537 formore information or an appointment.

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Get your kids moving with Little Kickers!

Peterborough and Stamford – Priti Shah 07976 179899Cambridge – Linzi Steven 01954 719872For more information visit


Transport your little one to a magical fairytale kingdom with the brand newDisney Princess Magic Wand Game from Jumbo. But this is no traditional boardgame as kids can ditch the dice to make way for the ‘speaking’ wand! Suitablefor children aged four plus and priced at £14.99 (RRP). Available in Argos, ToysR Us, Tesco, Smyths, Entertainer and Mothercare.

see a review of the game on www.jollytotsmagazine.co.uk

Disney Princess Magic Wand Game

Fireman Sam Spin & Rescue GameChildren must spin Fireman Sam round as up to fourplayers aim to collect all four rescue cards in this funmemory game. Features voice and sound effectsfrom the show as Sam spins round!Available from Argos, Tesco, Toys R Us, TheEntertainer, Amazon and Play.com £9.99 (RRP).


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Where learning’s a ball

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Why do we get a kick out of every class we run? It’s fun.

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Get your kids moving with Little Kickers! A new way to introduce children to the beautiful game has kicked off in Peterborough and Cambridge.

Little Kickers provides pre-school children (18 months – 7 years) with a fun, positive introduction tofootball.Our activity programme was developed by FA qualified coaches working with early years learningspecialists and child health experts. Each class is run by 2 FA qualified coaches and enables the children to develop football skills at thesame time as developing essential early learning skills. Our classes are different from other footballclasses because they are specifically tailored to suit the development needs of such young children. Little Kickers is not about unearthing the next Gerrard or Rooney. Our goal is to provide a fun filled andpressure free footy-themed environment where children can begin to develop confidence,coordination, control and communication. With over 10,000 children participating in over 500 classesacross the UK we believe that Little Kickers is helping our children by providing a positive introductionto sport.

Classes are run across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. Peterborough and Stamford – Priti Shah 07976 179899Cambridge – Linzi Steven 01954 719872For more information visit www.littlekickers.co.uk

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Grandparents at Christmasby Susan Elliott-Wright

It’s easy to takegrandparents for granted oreven to find them anuisance, especially if theytend to bombard you withunwanted advice. But try toremember that they meanwell, and that they’reimportant people in yourchild’s life. Grandparentsnot only have lots of love togive, they also havewisdom, experience andtime; and because they’re

not constrained by the sameworries and responsibilitiesas parents, they can be agreat source of fun! This is especially truearound Christmastime,when mums and dads aretoo busy and stressed togive their children theattention they crave. Exciting pre-Christmaspreparations like making

Christmas cards anddecorations, dressing thetree, or making mince piesmight seem like hard workfor parents, butgrandparents will be happyto help the children withthese activities, patientlyguiding the children andfreeing you up to do otherthings.These days, extendedfamilies are often vast and


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complicated, and mayinclude step-grandparentsand, increasingly,great-grandparents. Extended families may alsobe spread over a wide area,

so it may be difficult for yourkids to see all theirgrandparents on Christmasday or boxing day, but try tofactor in visits or invitationsat some point over theholiday period. If seeing the grandparentsover Christmas isimpossible, encourage thekids to send homemadecards and presents by post,and to phone or skype on

Christmas day. Get the kids to makepresents for theirgrandparents – there isnothing that will delight adoting granny or grandpamore than something made

by their grandchild’s ownfair hands. For example,simple chocolate trufflesmade from cake crumbsand melted chocolate androlled in cocoa powder; adesk tidy made from plasticbottles and cereal packets;a calendar with photographsof the children, or drawingsthey’ve done themselves. Ifyour parents aregrandparents-to-be thisChristmas, how about

presenting them with aframed photo of your latestscan?The relationship betweengrandparents andgrandchildren can be one of

the most rewarding for allconcerned, so at this time ofyear, let Granny andGranddad know just howmuch they’re appreciatedand make it a magicalChristmas for the wholefamily.


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 courses andsupport for parents. Open Mon - Thurs8.45am - 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am - 1pm.Call: for more details (01480 358340)cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.ukThistle TotsThistle Drive Playcentre, WessexClose, Stanground PE2 8HZ. For 0 -5yrs. Thurs & Fri 1.15pm - 2.30pm.Book your place (term time). Call:(01733 567160).Tiddlers and ToddlersJubilee Hall, Eaton Socon, St. Neots.Est. 30 yrs. Friday 9.30am – 11.30am(term time). Call: Margaret Birchall(01480 215695) Benny (07980 810313).TiddlywinksSt. Andrews Church, Alwalton, nearPeterborough PE7 3UU.For Under 5’s and their parents/carers.Mon 9.30am-11.30am (term time).Singalongs, stories, toys andrefreshments. Call: Liz or MalcolmIngham (01733 239289).Totally TotsGoldhay Centre, PE2 5QP.Fri 10am - 11.30am. Cost £1 (term timeonly). 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 to localfamilies that include fun, playactivities. Based at Highlees andRavensthorpe Primary School, Call:(01733 266425) for more information.

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Buckden Childcare AgencyNannies, babysitters, childminders andmore. Contact: (01480 812403)buckden-childcare-agency.co.ukNice 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 baby fromlocal health visitors and nursery nurses.Mon 1pm - 2.30pm (plus babyweighing). Telephone before arriving.Call: (01733 452600). Jigsaw Centre, Orton Malbourne, PE25PW. Thurs 1.30pm - 3pm. Call: (01733452690). 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).Childcare Information Service forCambridgeshireLocal information about: childcare.Support for families. (0845 04 54 014)www.opportunity-lnks.org.uk

�Adventure/Soft PlayActive AnticsHighlees Primary School Hall, AshtonRoad, Westwood PE3 7ER.For 0 - 4 yrs, Wed 10am - 11am (termtime only.) Fun movement activities.Build sensory and motor skills. Call:Lynn Boness (01733 295864).Activity World & Toddler WorldPadholme Road East, Peterborough,PE1 5XH. Indoor play. SeparateToddler World. Open 9.30am – 5.30pm.Closed Tues. Parties catered for. Call:(01733 314446) www.activityworld.co.uk

BarracudasActivity day camps for age 4 ½ - 16yrsin Huntingdon and Kimbolton. For afree colour brochure call: (0845 1235299) barracudas.co.ukBig Sky Adventure Play24, Wainman Road, ShrewsburyAvenue, Woodston, Peterborough PE27BU. Soft play activities for 0 -10 yrs.Mini go-karts age 3+. Open 9.30am –6pm (term time), Sun 10am - 5pm,10am – 6pm (hols) Cost: Under 5’s£4.60, adults £1.20 Call: (01733390810) bigsky.co.ukCrystal Country Play BarnLow Road, Fenstanton, PE28 9HU.Children’s indoor play area. Outsidetrampolines, bouncy castle andclimbing area. Open daily 10am – 6pmCost: £3.80 or £2 after 3pm.Weekends/hols £4.90 Call: (01480493394).Dave the Clown’s Fun HouseThe Cresset, Bretton Centre, RightwellPeterborough PE3 8DX. For 0 – 8 yrs.Soft Play Centre. Mon 10am – 1pm.Call: (01733 265705). Eat ‘N’ PlayHuntingdon Road, St. Neots PE191XG. Large play area (max height1.45m/4’9”) Separate toddler area.Open 11am daily. Cost: £3.75.Weekends/hols £4.25. Call: (01480471611) www.eatnplay.co.ukHoughton MillHoughton, Huntingdon PE28 2AZKids of all ages will be fascinated to seea working mill in action, with lots ofhands on fun too. Beautiful groundsand boat rides. Ideal for a family dayout. www.nationaltrust.org.ukLeo’s Funzone @ HuntingdonOne Leisure Huntingdon, St Peter’sRoad, Huntingdon. Indoor adventureplay centre for babies, toddlers andchildren. A great venue for children’sparties.Free entry for adults andchildren under 1. Open 7 days a week.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.ukWhale of a Time - Childrens IndoorSoftplay Centre 8 Viking Way, Bar Hill,Cambridge CB23 8ELMon-Fri 10am - 5.30pm Sat & Sun10am - 6pm (01954 781018) www.whaleofatime-cambridge.co.uk

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� 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

� Developmental Play

BabygrowzHuntingdon, St Neots & Ely.Developmental Play classes for mumand baby. Newborn to 2yrs. Call Janet(07891 676504) [email protected] and MovementBrewster Avenue Children’s Centre, 10,Brewster Avenue, Woodston,Peterborough, PE2 9PN. For 12mths -5yrs. Thurs 1.15pm - 2.15pm. Just dropin (term time). Call: 01733 452600.

� Languages

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

�Music/SingingClap & 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.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) 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. Wed 10am - 11am. Just turn up(term time) Call 01733 452600).Warboys Clap and Sing (includingToy Library)Warboys Community Primary School- Community Hall. All pre-schoolerswelcome. Thurs 1.45pm - 2.45pm(term time). Cost: £1 donation. Call:Kate Smith(01487 824390).

� Yoga/Massage/Sleep

Antenatal YogaciseFREE Pregnancy Yoga classes atRamsey and Somersham Children’sCentres in June/July. Call: Victoria(01954 204742) bumpstobabies.org

BabyblissHuntingdon /Peterborough area.Infant Massage, Baby/Toddler Yoga,Baby & Child swimming and First Aidcourses. Call: Kate Stewart (07857683291) [email protected] BirthingA course for women who are between14 to 42 weeks of their pregnancy.Keeps the body healthy and strongthrough yoga, breathe work, relaxationsand self hypnosis. For course datescontact One Leisure St Ives (01480388500), One Leisure St Neots (01480388700) www.oneleisure.netHolistic Baby Massage104, Park Road, Peterborough PE12TJ. For 0 - 5 yrs including prematurebabies and mothers suffering from PostNatal Depression. Workshops andPrivate Tuition. Call: Goldie Khan(01733 897885).

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Pregnancy YogaOne Leisure Huntingdon, St Peter’sRoad, Huntingdon PE29 7DASuitable for women who are from 12weeks into their pregnancy. StartingJanuary 2012 – Fridays, 11.15am to12.05pm. To book call: One LeisureHuntingdon (01480 388600).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.ukSleep ClinicIf you have a child over 8 mths keepingyou awake at night, contact theWestwood & Ravensthorpe Children’sCentre sleep management advisor.Call: Linda Minett (01733 260833).

DramaTots - From 2 - 5yrs, youngersiblings welcome, £4 per 50 minsession. Call: Liz: (01480 839112)www.dramatots.co.ukOn Stage Youth Theatre School71, Shakespeare Road, St. Ives PE276TT. For age 4+. Train in theperforming arts in a fun and friendlyenvironment. Call: Eve Webb (01480461959) onstageyts.co.ukStagecoach Theatre Arts SchoolFor age 4 +. Learn to act, sing anddance and build confidence. ForHuntingdon classes contact: Jo (01353667442) and Peterborough call:Ashleigh (01778 440077)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]

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� Children’s Entertainers/Parties

Butterfly PartyChurch Street, FenstantonJewellery Making Parties for childrenaged 4 +. High quality materialsprovided with teaching from qualifiedjeweller & teacher. butterflyparty.co.ukContact: Teresa on 0845 5194503.Colin Daines MMCMagic and balloon modelling. Memberof the magic circle. Family occasions aspeciality (01480 212571).Funergy.co.ukThe Children’s party and mobile crechespecialists. Fun parties for boys andgirls aged 1 - 11. Soft play equipmentfor hire, ideal for weddings, christeningsetc. Call: 08456 [email protected] Krawlies Soft PlaySoft play party hire, for children 0 - 4years, at your venue in the Cambs andHerts area. Call Debbie (07825771408) or Amanda (01763 209174)kreepiekrawlies.co.ukLittle Beans PartiesYou come up with the theme and we’llmake it happen! Call: Natalie (07870249129) www.littlebeansparties.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: 01480 387900,Sawtry: 01480 387800, 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 & Beautiful Butterflyball 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:£2+. Kids menu. Call: (01480 408540).Fayre & SquareHartford Mill, Wyton, Hartford PE282AA. Family pub restaurant. Kidsmenu. Baby change/highchairs.Call: (01480 414311).Frankie & Benny’sTowerfields, Kings Ripton Road,Huntingdon PE29 7EG. New YorkItalian style restaurant. Children’s menuavailable. 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 time only)Call: 0345 045 5225Dogsthorpe Community LibraryCentral Avenue, Dogsthorpe,Peterborough PE1 4LH.Under 5’s storytime: Thurs 2.30pm -3pm. 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).

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Hampton Library6B Serpentine Green Shopping Centre,Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8DR.Rhymetime: Tues 9.30am - 10am,10.15am - 10.45am. Storytime forunder 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 -11.20am & 2.15pm - 2.45pm.Rhyme Time: Thurs 1.30pm-2pm, Sat3pm - 3.30pm. Call: (01733 864280).Ramsey LibrarySchool Lane, Ramsey PE26 1AF.Rhymetime: 0 – 3 yrs. Tues 2pm -2.45pm. Call: (0845 045 5225).

Sawtry LibraryFen Lane, Sawtry PE28 5TQ. Story andrhymetime: Fri 2.30pm – 3.15pm. Somersham Community InformationCentreChurch Street Somersham PE28 3EG.For pre-school children. Tues10.30am-11am - stories & rhymeending with a craft activity every week(term time) (01487 840266).Stanground Community LibrarySouthfields Avenue, Peterborough PE28RZ. Storytime: Fri 3.30pm - 4pm.Rhymetime Tues 10am - 10.30am. St. Ives Library4 Library Row, Station Rd, St. IvesPE27 5BW. Rhymetime: (for up to18mths - preschoolers welcome) Weds10.30am – 11am (term time only).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: Friday

11.30am - 12pm. Children’s craft club,Sat 10am - 12pm. Call:(01733 864542).Warboys LibraryHigh Street, Warboys PE28 2TA.For 18mths - 5yrs. Storytime:Thurs10.30am – 11am.Werrington District LibraryStaniland Way, PE4 6JT.Storytime: Tues & Thurs 2pm –2.30pm. Rhyme Time: Fri 2.15pm –2.45pm. Call: (01733 864282).Woodston LibraryOrchard Street, Peterborough PE29AL.Storytime: 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).

Parents all over our region have been enrollingtheir children into a unique martial artsprogramme that is designed especially forchildren that isn’t just about kicking and punching,but more about developing positive life skills suchas focus, self-discipline and confidence.At Adrenaline Martial Arts the curriculum is based around what they call “Black BeltAttitude” – This is the attitude of never giving up, giving it your best and striving with all theenergy in your mind and body!The chief instructor at Adrenaline Martial Arts, Sensei Lydia Nash said, “Our exciting, yetstructured and disciplined classes teach children how to focus their attention whichimproves their ability to learn. We have found that learning builds a real sense ofaccomplishment in children and with each new accomplishment a child's self-confidencewill grow. Once we begin to build a child's confidence we are then able to instil the valuesof respect, courtesy, honesty and integrity that are the foundations of martial arts datingback thousands of years.”Due to the high level of instruction at Adrenaline Martial Arts classes, places are in highdemand and many of their locations are now operating a waiting list. To register yourinterest for your child you should visit their website at www.blackbeltattitude.co.uk

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Cambridgeshire Parent PartnershipServiceFor parents and carers of children andyoung people with special educationalneeds. Confidential Advice Line: (01223699214)www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ppsSmall StepsFor 0 - 5 years, Fri 12.30pm - 2.30pm.For more info 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 6 year olds. Forcourse dates contact (01480 388500).

� 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.uk

Linda Allen School of DanceAlconbury, Kimbolton & SpaldwickBallet, Tap & jazz classes from 3½ yrs.Call Linda (01480 861332)www.balletclass.org.ukNew Road StudiosNew Road, St. Ives, PE27 5BG.Dance, singing and drama. Danceparties Call : Lucie (01480 493111).Peterborough Academy of Dance19, Abbotsbury, Orton Malborne,Peterborough PE2 5PS. Variousclasses for under fives. Call: JillDawson (01733 234 555).Saldance Theatre Arts27, Fenlake Business Centre,Peterborough PE1 5BQ.Mums & Toddlers: Thurs 1.15pm.Pre-school age: Thurs 2pm. Cost: £4per session. Call: Nicola Storton (01733340003).Stage Door School of DanceSt. B’s Hall, Yaxley. Pre-School Balleton Tuesdays. Call: Lesley (01733244779) Stageworks StudiosThe Towers, High Street, Buckden, St.Neots PE19 5TA.Toddler Dance: Tues 10am - 11am.Call: Pauline (01480 812626)www.stageworksstudio.co.ukSunny StepsTime for Health, 8 Station Road, St.Ives PE27 5BH. For boys and girlsaged 2 - 4. Creative dance andmovement. Thurs 9.45am – 10.45am.Contact: Alison (01954 267378).Tu Danse StudiosNewark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5YD.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 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, Fri 10am-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: (01480523 43 - short number)[email protected] TotsOne Leisure St Neots, Barford Road,Eynesbury PE19 2SAImprove co-ordination, balance andfitness in a fun environment. Call forcourse dates, times and prices (01480388700).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 6mths – 4yrs Mon - Fri9.30am – 11am. Gymmies 3 - 4 yrs,Tues, Wed & Thurs (call for times). Call:Karen Sim (01733 235003)www.simsgymnastics.comTumble TotsFor 6mths - 7 yrs. For classes inPeterborough call: Amanda (01832272127), St. Neots & Huntingdon,contact: Ann (01480 411571), St. IvesKaren (01353 661255)www.tumbletots.com

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� Ice Skating

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

Black Belt AttitudeTora Kai Karate classes at variouslocations, For age 4+. Call: (01733758118 / 07800 985724)www.blackbeltattitude.co.ukEvolution TaekwondoPeterborough Martial Arts AcademyUnit 4, Wainman Road, PeterboroughPE2 7BU. Classes from age 4. Call formore info (01733 235230)[email protected] Little Ninja’s (Hicks Karate)Loxley Community Centre, Loxley,Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 5BW andDogsthorpe Community Centre, PoplarAvenue PE1 4QF. Martial Arts Classes forage 3+. Call: Andrew Hicks (01733810043 / 07974 196256)www.hickskarate.co.ukZanshin Black Belt AcademySt. Peter’s School, St. Peter’s Road,Huntingdon. Also in St. Ives, St. Neotsand Earith. For age 4+. Call Linden formore details (07730 666796)www.startingkarate.com

� Swimming

Baby Swimming LessonsOne Leisure Huntingdon, Ramsey,Sawtry, St. Ives and St.Neots.For 6 - 18 mths and 18mths - 3 yrs.Introduces babies and toddlers toaquatic activities. Call your local OneLeisure site for details: Huntingdon:01480 388600, Ramsey: 01480387900, Sawtry@ 01480 387800, St.Neots: 01480 388700 or visitwww.oneleisure.netFirst StrokesGodmanchester Community Pool, ParkLane, 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:(01480 387900) Sawtry: (01480387800) 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 technique andenjoy swimming. Call local site fordetails: Huntingdon: (01480 388600)Ramsey: (01480 387900) Sawtry:(01480 387800) St Ives: (01480388500) St Neots: (01480 388700) orvisit www.oneleisure.netKimbolton School Swimming PoolKimbolton, PE28 0EA.The pool is open to the public all year.General swimming for children under 8years of age with parents. Lessons forover 5’s. For more info and timetabledetails call: (01480 862276)www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk Water BabiesTeach your baby to swim at classes inBuckden, Cambridge andWellingbrough. From Newborn. Call:Debi Hogston (01933 651790)www.waterbabies.co.uk

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

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

Hamerton Zoo ParkNr Sawtry, Huntingdon PE28 5REWildlife park and adventure playground.Open daily. www.hamertonzoopark.comShepreth Wildlife ParkStation Road, Shepreth, SG8 6PZ.Adventure playground and softplayroom for under fives. Open 10am -6pm. Call: 01763 26 22 26.www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.ukThe Raptor FoundationThe Heath, St. Ives Road, Woodhurst,Huntingdon PE28 3BT. Open daily,flying displays. Cost: Under 3’s FREE.Age 4+ £3. Adults: £5. Call: (01487741140) www.raptorfoundation.org.ukThurleigh Farm CentreCross End, Thurleigh, Beds MK44 2EEOpen daily from 9.30am - 5.30pm.Farm animals, tractor rides, adventureplaygroud, quad bikes, cafe and more!info@thurleighfarmcentre.co.ukwww.thurleighfarmcentre.co.ukWood Green Animal ShelterKing’s Bush Farm, London Road,Godmanchester PE29 2NH.Animal re-homing centre. Children’splay area, pet supplies and shop. Open10am – 4pm daily. (0844 248 8181)www.woodgreen.org.uk �

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A wonderful bonding experienceand so much more...Despite the days becoming chillier, going to the poolstill provides one of the best bonding experiences foryou and your baby. Just 30 minutes swimming will provide you both with agreat physical work out. This includes exercisingmuscles you’d never even find on land! Start as early as possible, as the activity is the best allrounder for aiding your baby’s development. Acomplete physical workout helps to develop the brainand it’s great for building their awareness & helpsimprove eating & sleeping patterns. It is really important to check that your instructor isfully qualified to teach your baby to swim - especiallyas there’s no regulation governing baby swimming.Anyone can set up a swim school & start teachingswimming, regardless of their lack of experience. Theamazing thing about Water Babies instructors is thatthey could have qualified twice over as pilots in thetime it takes them to complete their training.


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