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after a wet winter, we’re all looking forward to the warmer days and the chance to get out and about. From historic castles to hunting for chocolate eggs, we’ve got plenty of ideas to keep you busy this Spring without breaking the bank...

lara SlavinMum to Tia, 9, Joe, 11 and Barnaby, 5.Lara set up the magazine four years ago and now deals with advertising, articles, distribution and the running of the business.likes: Sunny days on Camber Sands, chocolate truffl es and camping.dislikes: Children squabbling and grumpy husbands.

Meet the team

jackie pughMum to Caitlin, 11, and Abbie, 7.Originally from Whitstable, Jackie worked in London for IPC Media as a designer. She now designs Kent mama from her Rochester home.likes: My girls (most of the time!), horse riding and Redbush tea.dislikes: Cleaning out the cat tray!

katharine lang Mum to Imogen, 12, Philippa, 9, and Millie, 7.Katharine moved to Kent in 2006. Following a career in publishing, she retrained as a secondary school teacher and continues to sub-edit Kent mama.likes: Cooking, gardening and our pet chickens.dislikes: Getting up early.

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Its position on the white cliffs, overlooking the Channel, means Dover Castle has been a prime location throughout history. As well as the famous newly refurbished tower with its holographic storytellers and medieval rooms, you’ll find Roman

battlements, an Anglo-Saxon church and secret wartime tunnels. Originally built to counter the invasion threat from Napoleonic France, the underground tunnels' finest hour came in WW2, when it housed the operation that rescued 338,000 troops from Dunkirk. Touring the tunnels gives a real sense of what life was like for the 700 personnel stationed there. Great views, plenty of open spaces and nooks and crannies to explore makes Dover Castle a powerful example of British history through the ages. Family ticket £34.80.

Venture beyond Tunbridge Wells on the road to Edenbridge and you’ll come across Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn. As you’d imagine, the Tudor theme features heavily and they have regular jousting weekends (from 23rd July–28th August) and Henry VIII themed events (29th–31st May). This 13th-century castle is double moated, with stunning formal gardens, open spaces and a 38-acre lake. Star attraction for kids is the water maze, which squirts them when they take a wrong turn. So take a raincoat and spare clothes. There are plenty of picnic spots, a restaurant and a medieval-themed playground. Family of four ticket for castle and gardens is £33.


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Castle capersStep back in time for Some handS-on hiStory and a great family day out at our pick of the beSt local caStleS.

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leeds castleIs a fascinating mix of Tudor history - it was frequently visited by Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon - and immaculate room sets from more recent times under private ownership by the wealthy Lady Baillie. A beautiful walk from the entrance to the castle (or you can cheat and take the land bus) takes you through part of the 500-acre park. Kids of all ages will enjoy the maze with a hidden shell grotto, aviary, craft room and large adventure playgrounds, ensuring everyone goes home exhausted and happy! Pay once and you get unlimited free visits for a whole year, adults £16.50 and children (4-15 years) £9.50. Upcoming events include Spring into Easter 2nd–5th April and Jousting 1st–6th June.

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If you like your castles simple and hands-on, then Bodiam, in East Sussex, is for you. It may not have the mazes and adventure playgrounds of some of the larger attractions, but there are plenty of events to keep you occupied and on a sunny day you can relax with a picnic while the kids explore the battlements and the remains of the interior. The year’s Easter Egg hunt is supported by Cadbury’s and runs from 2nd April. And over the Easter weekend (2nd–5th April) The Happening History team will bring the past to life with shows depicting ‘Medieval surgery and medicine’ and ‘Medieval crime and punishment’. Family ticket £17. Free entry for National Trust members.


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these days it seems it’s not enough to just be a mum – now you have to be a mumpreneur too. for many parents working for yourself can be the ideal solution to the work/life balance but it can be hard work, with no guarantees your business will succeed. one option is to work as a self employed consultant for one of the many party play businesses that operate in the uk. So we spoke to local mum, elizabeth moody, who has a team of consultants in maidstone and kent, to ask for her tips on working as a party plan agent.

elizabeth moodyMum-of-two Elizabeth Moody (07770 888720) says: “I wanted something that was my own, but didn’t want to have to start from scratch. So I looked into becoming a party planner. I needed a business that could fit in with my family and would

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elizabeth’s tips for anyone considering working for a company as a party plan agent are: n Make sure you have the support of your partner. If you are going to be out to work in the evenings and asking them to look after the children they need to understand the benefits. Not only financially but also in building your confidence to return to work.n Ask about the team structures and values of the company. The best companies are those that provide support and encouragement without putting pressure on you to reach targets. And that give you extra support in those first few months.n Find out what is involved in hosting a party – everyone feels a little nervous getting up at a party for the first time so make sure what is expected of you is something that you feel comfortable doing.n Research how much time will be involved in each party – some companies need you to make two or three visits to a party host for initial meetings, the party and deliveries. So consider the cost and time involved to see if it is financially viable and practical.n If you’re not sure if a company is right for you, consider having a party yourself so you can see what the consultant is like and how they work. If you still feel it is something you would enjoy you can take it to the next stage.

be easy to get started”. It transpired that Elizabeth was very good at it. “Last year I moved to a new company, Jamie at Home, and I love it. People contact me to host a party in their home and I go along, have fun meeting new people and sell some great products at the same time. Like Jamie, the business is very fresh and dynamic. I work at my own pace and fit it in around my commitments. I now have a team of consultants covering the whole of Kent, Surrey and the South Coast. A lot are mums who want a few hours outside the home to be themselves again, to have fun and earn some money along the way”.

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friday 2nd aprileaster egg hunt at maidstone museum10.30am–4.30pm Event runs every day from Friday 2nd until Monday 5th April. Children can solve the clues hidden round the museum to win a prize. £1 per child. No booking necessary.

friday 2nd aprileaster bunny hunt, riverside country park, rainhamThroughout the day from 11am–3pm (last entry 2.30pm). £1 per child. Booking essential 01634 337432.

friday 2nd aprileaster crafts, Shorne woods country park, near gravesendMake a gift for Easter from natural materials. £5 per child. 10am–12noon. Booking essential call 08458 247600

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EasterSaturday 3rd april high tech easter egg hunt, cobtree manor, maidstone Use satellites to hunt for treasure. 1–3pm. Call 01622 683695 to book. Event is free but donations are welcome.

Saturday 3rd aprileaster bunny hunt, Shorne woods country park, near gravesend10am–2pm. £4 per child. To book call 08458 247600

Sunday 4th aprilmedway festival of Steam and transport, the historic dockyard chatham2-day event (4th and 5th). Vintage cars, motorbikes, military vehicles, steam traction engines and more. Usual admission prices apply.

Sunday 4th aprileaster egg trail at wildwood, nr herne bayFree trail and win a mini-egg. Craft sessions Monday–Friday both weeks from 2 to 3pm £2 per child. Book in advance. Usual admission prices also apply.

monday 5th aprileaster bunny hunt, capstone farm country park, gillinghamThroughout the day from 11am to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm). £1 per child. Booking essential 01634 338191.

tuesday 6th aprilcircus Skills workshop, hazlitt arts centre,maidstoneSuitable for children aged 8–12. £12 per child. 10am–3.30pm. Booking essential call 01622 602828.

wednesday 7th aprilbedgebury easter event, bedgebury national pinetumDrop-in Easter event in the education room 11am–1pm. Hunt the Easter bunny and make a chick card to take home. No need to book, children must be accompanied by an adult. £3 per child.

wednesday 7th aprilmake easter nests at maidstone museum10.30am–12.30pm and 1.30–3.30pm drop-in event. £2 per child. Also Thursday 8th – make easter hats, Friday 9th – make animal masks, Monday 12th – make pom-pom animals, Thursday

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15th – creepy crawly mobiles, Friday 16th – make spring fl owers.

wednesday 7th april learn Street dance workshop, hazlitt arts centre,maidstoneSuitable for children aged 7–13. £12 per child. 10am–3.30pm. Booking essential call 01622 602828.

thursday 8th aprilpond dipping at Shorne woods country park11am–12noon and 1–2pm, £3.50. Ages 5-13 years. To book call 08458 247600.

thursday 8th april Seashore Safari, reculver country park, nr herne bayHunt for marine creatures with Kent Wildlife Trust and fi nd out how they have adapted to their environment. Meet at Reculver Visitor Centre at 2pm. Wellies required.

thursday 8th apriljunior rangers, manor park country park, west mallingBecome a junior ranger for the day – making dens, looking for wildlife and playing games. Suitable for ages 8–

12. £12.50 per child. Booking required, call 08458 247600.

friday 9th april family wildlife walk, bredhurst village10am for approx 2 hours. Explorethe village and woodlands looking for spring wildlife. To book call 01622 683695.

Saturday 10th aprilmodern pentathalon world cup, medway park, gillinghamThe Modern Pentathlon World Cup runs from 8th –11th April at Medway's new £11m centre of sport. Men’s fi nals on Saturday 10th and womens’ fi nals on Sunday 11th April. Event comprises of fi ve

sporting activities - shooting, fencing, swimming, horse riding and running. Full day tickets are £8 for adults and £5 for children. For details and to book tickets visit www.whatsonmedway.co.uk

Saturday 10th aprilSpring in mote park, maidstone Explore the mix of park, woodland and wetlands with Kent Wildlife Trust. Meet at 9am at the car park in Mote Park.

Saturday 10th aprilpeppa pig at kent life, maidstonePig football, pig racing and the chance to meet Peppa Pig as well as Easter crafts, newborn lambs and chicks.

Usual admission prices apply.

Saturday 10th aprilkent music in medway festival, central theatre, chathamSaturday 7:30pm Kent County Youth Orchestra perform the best in classical music. Sunday 11th April at 7.30pm, the Kent Youth Wind Orchestra and Youth Choir perform a medley of Broadway showstoppers. www.thecentraltheatre.co.uk

wednesday 14th april farmyard animal petting at maidstone museumDrop in to visit animals from Nepicar Farm including rabbits, sheep, lambs, chickens and pigs. 11am–3pm.

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many parents have heard of kent music through the work they do within schools in kent. but did you know that it is a registered charity dating back to 1948 and their first president was yehudi menuhin? their involvement in music in kent spans from pre-schoolers to grandparents, so we spoke to communications manager Karen Adams to find out more.

tell us about the history of kent music?Kent Music was originally set up, some sixty years ago, to provide rural communities in Kent with access to music-making and instrument tuition. Over the years we have become more orientated towards schools and urban locations, though we have never lost our roots

Music Makers

with itS head quarterS in maidStone, kent muSic helpS thouSandS of School children throughout the county diScover the joyS of muSic.

and still maintain a strong presence throughout Kent. We now provide one of the largest music education services in Europe to schools and the wider community.

what does kent music do?Kent Music deliver instrumental and vocal teaching to more than 15,000 pupils, mostly of school age (5-19) but also several hundred pre-school children through our Zing-Zone programme, as well as adult learners. We teach in schools in Kent and Medway and run out-of-

Learning music in a fun but structured way helps babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers listen and concentrate and is the first step to enjoying music as they grow.

school music centres in 14 main towns and cities in Kent.

We provide a range of instrument hire and tuition services including one-to-one music lessons, small groups, large groups and schools. Kent Music organise music groups, choirs, county groups, concerts and hold an annual summer school programme.

is kent music only for serious musicians?Not at all. We have one-to-one lessons and group workshops for all levels from beginner to gifted and

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talented pupils. Many of our workshops held within schools are for children and young people who have little or no experience of playing an instrument. Our Sound Factory workshops are a particular favourite. Aimed mainly at secondary school pupils, children are split up into groups and over the course of the workshop each group learns a different instrument from scratch. At the end of the session they come together to play a piece of music. And it’s amazing how good they sound.

At the other end of the scale, for those students with a natural ability in music, we have the Kent Music Academy. This is a Saturday centre for musically gifted children aged 10-18 and takes place in Maidstone. Offering specialised tuition and performance opportunities to dedicated and talented musicians.

Learning music in a fun but structured way helps babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers listen and concentrate and is the first step to enjoying music as they grow.

To find out more about Kent music in your area visit www.kent-music.com or contact 01622 691212.

tell us about Zing Zone?Zing Zone is an exciting new music programme for pre-school and Key Stage One children that aims to build a life long love of music. Classes are structured to stimulate children’s imagination and creativity using songs, rhymes, movement and activities.


mood foodEating the right food isn’t just about being healthy, it’s about being happy too. “What you eat can have a huge effect on your mood,” says top nutrition expert Laura Church. “I encourage adults and children to keep a food mood diary. It takes 20 minutes for your food to take effect and you can experience some dramatic reactions to what you eat. Food can alter the delicate balance of hormones within your system leading to problems with PMT in women, raised oestrogen in men and mood

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swings and poor concentration in

children.”Good nutrition is particularly important as children approach

their teens. With more independence over

what they eat, encouraging healthy eating will build good habits for the future and life at home will be a lot calmer!

healthy eating at home● Eat dinner as a family without distractions such as TV. By concentrating on what you are eating you are less likely to overeat and you’ll experience some quality family time together.

● Drink plenty of water. Fizzy drinks, whether diet or regular, strip the body of

calcium and have no nutritional value.

Water is essential to help our bodies function properly.

● Vegetables are a

wonderful source of fi brous

carbohydrates and release their

sugars slowly. But take care not to overcook them.

● Milk contains oestrogen, progesterone and growth hormones, so cut down or avoid diary if you want to balance hormone levels. Rice milk or soya milks and soya yoghurts are great alternatives.

● Avoid junk foods. These are hard to digest so your body doesn’t register that it has been fed making you feel bloated and hungry again.

● Try to have your main meal for the day at lunchtime. Omelettes, stir frys or home-made kebabs are

a good way to use up vegetables and

chicken or fi sh. Or cook big batches of healthy stews or curries and freeze for another day’s

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porridgepotatoes with skin on

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swings and poor concentration in

children.”Good nutrition is particularly important as children approach

their teens. With more independence over

what they eat, encouraging healthy eating will build good habits for the future and life at home will be a lot calmer!

healthy eating at home● Eat dinner as a family without distractions

Laura Church hosts a regular TV series, Laura's Nutrition Bible for Sky’s LA Muscle TV (Sky 281). She offers nutritional advice and personalised eating plans online or in person at her private gym and consultancy rooms in Rainham. To fi nd out how Laura Church can help your family, business or organisation eat well and get fi t, contact 01634 366000, 07768 401217 or visit www.laurachurch.com

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We provide care for babies from birth, toddlers, school children, athletes of any age, mums and dads, grown-ups and the elderly. Think Southcote when you think health!

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Maidstone news

Kids aged 7–16 can fi nd out how fi lms and TV programmes are made at fi lm making classes at Valley Park Community School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone. Taking place every Saturday morning, from 11am to 1pm, children learn about fi lms, animation, pop videos, news reports and even have their own online TV station, Filmsteps TV.

Want to learn circus skills or street dance? The Rewind team are running a series of workshops at the Hazlitt Arts Centre, Rose Yard, off Earl Street Maidstone. The circus skills workshop, on Tuesday April 6 will include plate spinning, juggling and unicycle riding. And is suitable for children aged 8 – 12. The street dance session, for 7 – 13 year olds, will be held on Wednesday, April 7. Offering the chance to learn the latest moves and techniques such as free styling, breaking,

waving, popping and locking. The fi nal day is on Friday, April 9 with Portraiture in 2D and 3D. Where children can learn the techniques of light and shade drawing and clay modeling to produce a series of portraits and a half life size portrait face sculpture. Workshops take place between 10am –3.30pm and cost £12 per person, per day (£6 concessions). Booking is available online at www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk or call the Arts Development Teamat Maidstone Borough Council on 01622 602828.

Lights, Camera, Action!

arts Skills workshops at the hazlitt

New Leisure Pool at Mote ParkThe wait for the new leisure pool at Maidstone Leisure Centre, Mote Park is nearly over. Part of a £4m refurbishment incorporating the whole centre, the new Lagoon Pool will be open from April. Improvements include a new

toddler pool, a new fl ume ride and further water features. A new café servery is being installed and the swimming changing rooms have been updated to include a larger family change area, new showers, disabled change area and


Beat the boredom this Easter at Hotfoot play schemes running at local schools in Maidstone. Children can enjoy arts and crafts, sports and guest speakers. Aimed at children aged 5 to 11 years they run daily from 10am to 2pm. Play schemes will take place between Tuesday 6th April and Friday 9th April at Eastborough Primary School and at Oaktrees Community School and cost £20 per week per child (£12 consessions). The following week, Monday 12th April

Springtime Craft at Maidstone MuseumThere’s plenty to do at Maidstone Museum during the Easter holidays. On Wednesday 7th April you can weave paper to create your own colourful Easter nest. Make your own Easter bonnet or top hat on Thursday 8th April, create animal masks (Friday 9th April), make pom-pom animals (Monday 12th April), make butterfl y creepy crawly mobiles (Thursday 15th April) and spring fl owers (Friday 16th April). Sessions cost £2 per child and run between 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information visit www.maidstone.museum.gov.uk

In August they run a summer school with professional fi lmmakers. And as a special treat this year there is a stunt workshop. The highlight is watching a short fi lm the children have produced screened at Maidstone Odeon. For more information on weekly classes or the summer school visit www.fi lmsteps.com or call 0844 3240966.

hotfoot fun this easter

to Friday 16th April, the scheme will be running at Bower Grove School and cost £25 per child (£15 consessions). To apply for a place call the Sports, Play and Youth Development Team on 01622 602222.

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a vanity area. The polar adventure play area and reception are also being updated. Offi cially launching in May the new facilities should be open in time for the Easter holidays. For further information visit www.maidstone leisure.com


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Free treatments, demos and info. All stages of pregnancy welcome. Pop in anytime for

an informal chat and to collect information.

For more details contactGeorgina on 07870 409681 or Kim on 07957 339013


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Maidstone maternity news

The European School of Osteopathy, on the outskirts of Maidstone, has launched a community scheme offering new mums and babies under one year a thorough osteopathic check up and ongoing

expert fitWith 80% of women wearing the wrong- sized bra, it’s even more important to get an expert fi tting when pregnant. Lisa Skinner from Maidstone maternity wear shop Pregalicious says: “Maternity and nursing bras are one of our biggest-selling

● naturally healthy pregnancy evening 6–8pmSouthcote Clinic, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone. Held every two months. Upcoming dates 16th April and 11th June. Contact Emma on 07811 209452.

● maidstone homebirth Support groupThe Pippin, 78 London Road, Maidstone, 10am–12noon. Held on the second Saturday of the month. Next meeting Saturday 10th April. Visit www.mhbsg.co.uk for details.

● medway pregnancy eveningTemple Mill Children’s Centre, Strood 6–8pmHeld every two months. Upcoming dates 10th May and 12th July. Contact Georgina on 07870 409681

● east kent baby event21st and 22nd May, Pfi zer Social Club, Sandwich 10am–4pm. Contact Sarah on 07878 668204 for tickets and details.

£5 osteopathy for new mums and babies

items in the shop. Getting properly measured and trying on a range of bras to fi nd a comfortable fi t and the right style for you just can’t be done over the internet. Our staff are fully trained and we stock nursing and

maternity bras in a wide range of

styles. Visit their shop at Unit

6, Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone or www.

pregalicious.co.uk

treatments, for just £5 per session. Osteopathy can help with headaches, back, coccyx and pelvic pains in mums and poor sleeping and feeding in babies. The scheme will be running until June 2010. Call 01622 685989 quoting ‘mother and baby scheme’ to book an appointment.

Maidstone Bumps MealsMeet other expectant parents at monthly bumps meals organised by Maidstone NCT. Email [email protected] and join their mailing list to be sent details of upcoming dates and venues. The meals are a chance to meet other mums-to-be in an informal and relaxed setting, to talk about pregnancy and babies and make new friends. Everyone is welcome whatever the stage of their pregnancy. The next meal takes place on 23rd March. For details email [email protected] or call Sam on 01622 741958.


launched in december 2009, a new bi-monthly information evening in maidStone provideS parentS-to-be with a wealth of information about a naturally healthy pregnancy.

Naturally Healthy Pregnancy

how did the naturally healthy pregnancy evenings come about?I work as an exercise specialist at Southcote Rehabilitation and Exercise Centre with a particular specialism in pre and post-natal exercise. We have a great venue here. And my work has put me in contact with many local maternity services, as well as lots of new mums eager to fi nd out information about pregnancy and birth. So it seemed a natural step to get everyone together as a group to provide Maidstone parents-to be with a range of information to help

them through conception, pregnancy, birth and beyond.

As a mum myself I know that pregnancy can be a daunting time, so the opportunity to talk to experts about a wide range of subjects in one evening is a fantastic resource. I run the evenings in conjunction with maternity refl exologist Georgina Strickland. She has been involved in regular pregnancy evenings in the Medway area and has seen fi rst hand the benefi ts to local parents who are able to access the information they need.

what sort of information is available at the pregnancy evenings?We have specialists from Southcote including a

chiropractor and nutritional therapist as well as a wide range of local experts and businesses including baby yoga, maternity wear, birthing pools, midwives, homoeopathy, cloth nappies, maternity refl exology and more.

are the evenings open to anyone?Yes, the evenings are free of charge and we have information for couples on pre-conception through to pregnancy and post-natal care. So mums-to-be and expectant dads can come

along at any stage of the pregnancy and ask questions in a relaxed and informal setting.

when do they take place?We host the evenings in our Exercise

Centre every other month. Held on a Friday evening, you can drop in anytime between 6pm and 8pm. The next meeting is on 16th April and following that on 11th June.

We host the evenings in our purpose-built exercise centre at the rear of Southcote. It’s a very light and open studio space making it easy to walk

along at any stage of the pregnancy and ask questions in a relaxed and informal setting.

when do they take place?We host the evenings in our Exercise

treatment for babieSbabies as young as a few days old can have a chiropractic check up. as well as checking everything is in alignment following the birth it may help with ear infections, colic, glue ear, diffi culty in breastfeeding and irritability.

involved in regular pregnancy evenings in the Medway area and has seen fi rst hand the benefi ts to

what sort of information is available at the

We have specialists from Southcote including a

chiropracticthis treatment improves the alignment of the skeleton with its ligaments, muscles and nerves. in pregnancy it can be particularly helpful in alleviating pain in the back, neck, pelvis and legs as well as sciatica and headaches.

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pre and poSt-natal eXerciSefocuses on strengthening the areas that will become weaker as the pregnancy progresses. and following the birth, on improving specifi c muscle groups. it enables women to continue to exercise in a safe way during their pregnancy and beyond.

nutritional therapiStmeeting your body's changing demands is important not only during pregnancy but at pre-conception and post-natal stages. a nutritional therapist will assess your needs and pinpoint any defi ciencies to ensure you are achieving optimal health.

maternity refleXologya relaxing treatment with many uses in pregnancy and post-natal care. including helping to ease sickness and nausea, stress and anxiety and overdue baby.

round the various stands and talk to different people. Parking is available at the pay and display car park opposite the clinic.

what do you hope to achieve with the

pregnancy evenings?Our aim is to provide expectant parents in Maidstone with the chance to talk to maternity specialists and services in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We want the evenings to grow and develop so that mums-to-be see us as a valuable source of local information.

The next Naturally Healthy Pregnancy Evening takes place on Friday 16th April6pm-8pm. Contact Emma on 07811 209452 or Georgina on 07870 409681 or visit www.exercise-excellence.com


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Bag a Bargain at NCT Nearly NewWith a bigger venue this March’s NCT nearly new sales looks set to be the best yet. A change of venue to Invicta Grammar School, Huntsman Lane (on A20) means they can accommodate more stock and larger items such as cots, high chairs and buggies. Open to any member of

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Make daddy proud this Fathers’ day with unique silver jewellery that captures your baby or child’s fi ngerprint, handprint, footprint and even pictures or writing. Nicola Tuffi n from Smallprint visits parents throughout Medway and Maidstone to produce beautiful

the public not just NCT members the nearly new sale is a chance to pick up good quality, used maternity, new baby and children’s clothing, books, toys, equipment and nursery items. Sale takes place on Saturday 20th March. Doors open at 2pm, entrance £1. For details email [email protected]

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Easter Activity at Sunshine CentreThe Sunshine Children’s Centre in Stagshaw Close off Postley Road, will be holding a fun Easter event for under 5s on Friday 26th March, 10am-12noon. There will be face painting and Easter crafts. Fancy dress optional! For more information contact the centre on 01622 752285.

up to two children. tuesday 13th april, Storytelling.10.30–11.30am.Little Ogre’s Surprise Supper – storytelling and art activities for the under 5s. £2 for

what’s on for little ones...at maidstone museum

one adult and up to two children.14th april, visit from nepicar farm. 11am – 3pmMeet animals from the farm including a rabbit, guinea pig, sheep, lamb, chicken, goose, duck, sheep dog and goat.

tuesday 6th april, Storytelling.110.30–12.30pm and 1.30–3.30pm.Mr Wolf’s Pancakes – storytelling and art activities for under 5s. £2 for one adult and

goose, duck, sheep dog and goat.

Pop down to Maidstone Market on Tuesday 30th March with your pre-schooler and you could pick up some great Easter freebies. Run by Maidstone Borough Council there will be egg giveaways for children, stalls selling Easter provisions, community stalls and the Urban Blue

Maidstone Market Easter eggs-travaganza

bus. There will also be the chance to try your hand at paint your own pottery provided by Maidstone-based Renaissance Crafts. They will be at the market providing Easter egg cup painting free of charge for the fi rst 50 children. The market is open from 7.30am until 2pm.

A mix of dance, PE and action, Dinky Dancers is billed as a fun way for boys and girls aged 2-4 to get active whilst learning too. Classes already take place at Kings Hill community centre and have proved so popular class leader Lisa Jarrett has set up a new group in Central Maidstone at the JAG Dance Academy in Wheeler Street. Says Lisa: “The classes are great fun, each week we have a different theme such as amazing animals or at the circus. The parents love them too and it gives them ideas of exercise activities and songs that they can do at home with their toddlers and pre-schoolers." For a free trial session call Lisa on 01634 682181.

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tips from the professionals

to help your celebrationS go with a bang, we Spoke to local party entertainerS for their tipS.

babies and toddlersJulie Reynolds (07508 886213) leads Baby Sensory classes for

children up to the age of 18 months in Maidstone and Ashford and also runs activities for 1st birthday parties. She suggests:- Keep the food simple. Finger foods such as bread sticks, carrots and grapes are ideal for younger children.- Balloons can be a choking hazard for small children. A safer option is to invest in a cheap bubble machine, most babies loves bubbles!- And fi nally tell your guests what time you are expecting the party to fi nish and plan an end activity. Giving out party bags is a clear indication that the party is now over and it’s time to go.

hiring an entertainerLeybourne-based, Chris the Magician (01732 847808) performs magic shows at parties, schools

and nurseries. Hiring the right entertainer can make or break a party, so Chris recommends:● Talk to other parents for recommendations. Or look on their website for testimonials.● Pick a professional. Experienced and competent entertainers will be CRB checked and have public liability insurance.● 45 minutes of entertainment is about right. Some parents have the entertainment then party food, others have games fi rst and build up to the entertainment as the fi nale. ● Most importantly have fun. The great thing about hiring an entertainer is that it takes the pressure off and allows the kids and their parents to laugh, relax and enjoy themselves.

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For further information please go to www.kent-music.comFor tickets please go to: The Central and Brook Theatres, Chatham


SUNDAY 11th APRIL, 7.30pmat The Central Theatre, Chatham

Kent Youth Choirs and Kent Youth Wind Orchestra

present

SATURDAY 10th APRIL,7.30pm

at The Central Theatre, ChathamKent County Youth Orchestra

present

FRIDAY 9th APRIL, 7.30pmat The Brook Theatre, Chatham

Kent Youth Jazz Orchestrawith special guests

Snowboy and The Latin Sectionpresent

For further information please go to www.kent-music.comFor tickets please go to: The Central and Brook Theatres, Chatham


SUNDAY 11th APRIL, 7.30pmat The Central Theatre, Chatham

Kent Youth Choirs and Kent Youth Wind Orchestra

present

SATURDAY 10th APRIL,7.30pm

at The Central Theatre, ChathamKent County Youth Orchestra

present

FRIDAY 9th APRIL, 7.30pmat The Brook Theatre, Chatham

Kent Youth Jazz Orchestrawith special guests

Snowboy and The Latin Sectionpresent

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