lemon squeezy magazine issue 10

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happy children

mum’s the wordmake Mummy happy this

Mother’s Day

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Issue Ten | March–April 2011

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contents

HeLLoeditors’ letter

NeWs 4 .............Helping hand 4 .............Get arty 4 .............A good yarn 6 .............Fundraising through fashion shows

Features 8 .............Smiley faces 18 ............. Mum’s the word

BoOk CluB 20 ............. Storytimes at your local

library and book reviews

Dates for Your DiarY 10 ............. Family friendly events in

your local area

T he Lab 25 .............Bubbling beauty

Creative Kids 23 ............. Six ways with cotton wool

Kids’ Kitchen 17 .............Make your own Easter eggs

PuzzLes & Competitions 5 ............. Win a grow your own plant in a

can 7 ............. Win tickets to Henry Moore 8 .............Win tickets to IWM Duxford 26 .............Puzzles

ListinGs 28 .............Essential local contacts

Spring is here and there’s lots to do. Gardens and parks are opening their gates to the public and at last we’re all given a chance to stretch our legs and soak up the warm sun (hopefully). This issue is jam packed with offers and competitions to keep your little ones occupied. We have tickets to give way from Duxford Imperial War Museum and the Henry Moore Museum in Perry Green. You could even bag yourself a Grow Your Own Plant in a Can from Little Cherry. ZooBooKoo is offering a 20% discount to Lemon Squeezy readers and Nanny for a Day and Tanning & Treatments will knock off 15% for your first time booking!We have some great ideas for making and doing. Try our Lava lamp, it’s a real beauty.And if you think your family needs a little inspiration for treating you on Mother’s Day – keep page 18 open. They might get the message!

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CONTACT [email protected] ADVERTISE 01799 [email protected] www.lemonsqueezyonline.co.ukEDITORS Lizzie Hall & Melanie WellsDESIGN Holliland and Pensri [email protected] BY James Hall

LIZZIE HALL and MELANIE WELLS

ISSUE TEN

©Lizzie Hall and Melanie Wells 2011Lemon Squeezy is a free magazine, published every two months for parents, carers and kids. All rights reserved. The views and listings in this publication are not necessarily shared or recommended by the magazine’s staff or publisher. No part of this magazine may be produced in whole, or in part, without permission from the publisher.Data Protection Act Registration Number Z1893778Tel: 01799 550133 Email: [email protected]. Published and edited by Lizzie Hall and Melanie Wells.Printers: Knockout PrintCopy date for Issue 12 (May/June) is April 8th 2011

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newsHelping handIf you’re feeling overloaded with everyday family life and trying to be Super Mum or Dad, you may occasionally be in need of a little helping hand. Nanny for a Day is offering Lemon Squeezy readers a 15% discount to first time bookings.Run by Janet Rogers and Emma Tumelty, Nanny for a Day provides experienced and caring nannies for short term and emergency help.“We’ve been running for the last five years and pride ourselves on providing families with excellent support and reliability. The nannies we provide are experienced, professional, have an innate nature with children and most importantly know how to have fun!” says Emma, “Our professional nannies are available to book for as little as 3 hours and can be arranged in advance or at short notice. Each nanny can step in and take over the care of the children and the home. They are used to adapting to new environments and caring for children who are meeting them for the first time.”So if you have just had a baby, have an urgent meeting or just need time out, give Nanny for a day a call on 01799 578234 and quote “Lemon Squeezy” for a 15% discount on your first booking.

Get artyWant to get your kids into art? Go along to the bite-sized Fry Gallery in Saffron Walden which is showing an exhibition of renowned artist Eric Ravilious. Running from 24th April to 12th August, “Ravilious in Essex” focuses solely on works of art featuring north west Essex painted up until the 1940s. There are lots of lovely paintings that children will

enjoy on the walls, interactive touch screens for them to view the rest of the undisplayed collection, and a tub of toys for very little

people to play with whilst the parents soak up the culture. And it’s free! Open Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays (and bank holidays) 2–5pm and Saturdays 11am–5pm.For more information please contact The Fry Art Gallery, Castle Street, Saffron Walden, 01799 513779 or visit www.fryartgallery.org

A good yarnMarch 20th is World Storytelling Day, a global celebration of the art of storytelling. Every year has a different theme and this year it is “water”.“As many people as possible tell and listen to stories in as many languages and at as many places as possible, during the same day and night. Participants tell each other

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To celebrate World Storytelling Day on March 20th, ZooBooKoo

is offering Lemon Squeezy readers a on all

orders. (*excludes postal charges)

Use discount code LS1103 when you order online at

www.zoobookoo.comor call 01473 735346

20% off*

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about their events in order to share stories and inspiration, to learn from each other and create international contacts.” For more information visitwww.worldsorytellingday.webs.comTo help creative storytelling, ZooBooKoo have developed a simple card game, ‘Storyonics’ to bring out even the most reluctant storyteller! There are 200 colourful images in 50 cards with instructions to inspire magical stories and two game options. Create a fantastic story by linking the images in the cards. Everyone will enjoy developing their story-telling skills with much hilarity guaranteed in this free-flowing stress-free game. There are no rules and players can interpret the images in any way they choose allowing all ages to play.Choose from Magical Mystery Stories and Amazing Adventure Stories (£5.99 each)

online at www.zoobookoo.com or quality toy, book and gift stores.

Choo choo!Audley End Miniature Railway stokes it’s engine on 26th March when it reopens for the spring.Days out at Audley End Miniature Railway are fun for all ages. Lord Braybrooke’s passion is anything steam. Their 10 ¼” gauge steam and diesel engines are a delight to see, going through a mile and a half of Estate woodland with Teddy bears for the children and for adults to experience of nostalgic age of steam . On site there is a large Picnic Area, Souvenir Shop, Refreshment Tea Hut, Woodland Walk, and free Car Park. For more details visit www.Audley -End-Railway.co.uk

a Grow Your Own Plant in a Can!Win!

Spring is in the air and Little Cherry is giving away a Grow Your Own Plant in a Can to Five lucky readers!To enter our draw: simply email [email protected] with your details or text “can” to 07981 967423 (normal network rates apply) Five winners will be picked at random. Closing date is April 8th 2011.

To see these fantastic plants and other great eco-friendly party supplies and toys, log on to www.littlecherry.co.uk click on party bag toys and

then click green fingers.

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newsBaarrilliant news!The Henry Moore Foundation reopens on 1 April welcoming you back to acres of outdoor Moore sculptures set in rural Hertfordshire at Perry Green. As well as the lambs usually frisking in the fields, there are the artist’s house and studios to see, a medieval barn with stunning tapestries and an exhibition inside the gallery too. Their new pub dining room The Hoops Inn has been completely refurbished since last year and is a great place to have lunch, coffee or afternoon tea. They have new things to buy in the shop, and for the first time an audioguide that comes free with your ticket, if you want to use it. No need to book for The Foundation’s grounds and studios, just check timings at www.henry-moore.org/pg. If you want to eat

in the pub, or go inside the house, it is best to book.The Hoops Inn 01279 843 568 www.hoops-inn.co.uk, Hoglands (house) visit bookings 01279 844 104.

Fundraising through fashion showsIf your school PTA or charity needs some fresh ideas for fundraising, Kate Babb and Lois Kilden from Wardrobe Mistresses may have the answer. With over 25 years fundraising experience, they know exactly how to boost your charity’s funds while you have a great time.

a family ticket to theHenry Moore Foundation

Especially for Lemon Squeezy readers, we are offering a Henry Moore craft activity based on the sheep that the artist sketched from his studio here at Perry Green. To do the activity, go to www.henry-moore.org/pg/education/lemon-squeezy-readers and download the simple badge-making template. The results are fun and each badge is different, depending on how you decorate it. Also on the page, you can enjoy our cheeky sheep animation.To win a family ticket to visit The Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green: Answer this simple question: What is the name of Henry Moore’s house? Clue: the answer shows that it wasn’t always sheep that lived here. Email the answer to [email protected]. or text to 07981 967 423

Perry GreenOpen 1 April to 30 October 2011Telephone 01279 844 104 www.henry-moore.org

Visit the home, grounds and studios of the great British artist Henry Mooreat Perry Green, near Much HadhamHertfordshire S G 1 0 6 E E

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Wardrobe Mistresses is a ladies’ clothing and fashion accessories company with a difference – It brings High Street Fashion to you with substantial savings compared to the High Street.With a number of seasons under their belt, Kate and Lois bring experience and expertise to help Schools, Charities, Churches and other Organisations raise much needed funds. They work with the organisation to help put on a Fashion Show, doing all the work to make it an extremely easy event for the hosts. Wardrobe Mistresses pay the organisation commission on sales from the event and do not take any money generated through ticket sales.“We sell ladies clothes and fashion accessories many of which can be found on the High Street – Top Shop, River Island, Dorothy Perkins, Oasis, Wallis, Miss Selfridge and Monsoon to name but a few.” Says Lois, “All our clothes are current season and on trend, are perfect and not seconds. There really is something for everyone.”For more information on hosting a fashion show for your School contact 01992 577408 or visit www.wardrobemistresses.com

Night at the MuseumMuseums at Night, the annual after-hours celebration of arts, history and heritage, will take place this year over the weekend of Friday 13th to Sunday 15th May.Hundreds of museums and galleries across the country will be opening their doors at night for gallery gigs, twilight screenings, midnight murder mysteries,

all-night sleepovers, torch-lit tours or simply to offer the chance to experience some of the UK’s beautiful, iconic, weird and wonderful cultural venues, historic houses and museums in a new light.BBC 6 Music and 10 O’Clock Live presenter Lauren Laverne is the Ambassador for Museums at Night. She explains “Museums at Night is a fantastic initiative that really makes museums and galleries accessible, fun and interesting. It is so important to encourage a new generation to support and embrace arts and heritage in the UK.”Museums at Night attracted 85,000 visitors last year – 47% of whom had never been to that venue before.For details of all venues, events and activities visit www.museumsatnight.org.uk, where listings information will be continually updated right up until the weekend itself.

WIN!Tickets for Imperial War Museum Duxford

Tell us on what page this Spitfire is hiding and you could win 2 Adult tickets*

to the Museum! (Children under 16 go free!)

Email: [email protected] or text to 07981 967423. All correct answers will be entered into our draw. Closing date is 8th April 2011. *Excludes special events and air shows.

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smiley facesThe secret to happy childrenWe all want our children to be happy. Read on and discover how you can turn your grumpy grouches into little rays of sunshine!

Lots of loveA child who feels loved unconditionally is more likely to be happy later on in life. Regularly telling your child you love them is a sure-fire way to make them feel secure and with feelings of security comes happiness. It also teaches them how to show love to others.

Buddy boostsPromote strong ties with family and friends. This will help your child feel connected and research shows children who are socially connected are likely to feel happier.

Practice makes perfectIf you really want to boost your child’s self-esteem, focus less on heaping praising on them all the time and more on providing them with opportunities to learn new skills. Acquiring new skills can really be a self-esteem builder. It can be difficult to watch our kids struggle but they will never know the thrill of mastering something unless we allow them to risk failure. Few skills are perfected on a first try. Children need to develop the can-do attitude that lets them approach future challenges with the zest and optimism that are central to a happy life.

Don’t try too hardIt probably sounds counter intuitive to modern parenting, but the best thing you can do for your child’s long-term happiness is to stop trying to keep her happy in the here and now. Recognise that you are not responsible for your child’s happiness, Parents who feel responsible for their kids’ emotions find it hard to let them experience anger, sadness, or frustration. We swoop in immediately to give them whatever we think will make them happy. Sadly children who don’t learn to deal with negative emotions are in danger of being crushed by them as adults. Once you accept that you can’t make your child feel happiness, or any other emotion for that matter, you’ll be more likely to step back and allow her to develop the coping skills she’ll need to bounce back from life’s setbacks.

Happy youChildren are like sponges, so our moods matter to them. Happy parents are more likely to have happy children whereas children of depressed parents suffer twice the average rate of depression. So the best thing you can do is attend to your own emotional wellbeing.

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Out and aboutWhen a child gets lots of physical exercise, his brain releases feel-good chemicals, called endorphins, which contribute to a sense of wellbeing. Encourage your kids to head outdoors and have fun. Unstructured, child-directed play helps keep children fit, nurtures creativity, fosters independence and teaches social skills.

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TO LIST AN EVENT IN LEMON SQUEEZY email: [email protected]

March5thSaint Nicholas’ Open MorningSaint Nicholas School, Hobbs Cross Road, Old HarlowCM17 0NJ 10am–12noonT:01279 429910www.saintnicholasschool.net

5thThe Way Back HomeRhodes Arts ComplexAn inter-galactic adventure tale for families and young children. Ages 3+

5thJumble SaleHenham & Ugley Primary and Nursery School2pm–4pm Entrance 50p

5thBadger Walk & TalkChurch farm, Ardeley, Stevenage SG2 7AHJoin badger expert Peter Butcher as he guides you round the farm and explains all you need to know about these often misunderstood animalsT: 01438 861 447

5th and 6thThomas and Friends, Live Gordon Craig Theatre, StevenageT: 01438 363200

6thIn the footsteps of the Romans – A tour of Hertford Heath11am, Free (donations welcomed) booking essentialT: 01992 582686

6thGuided Walk: Copped Hall, Woodredon & St. Thomas’ QuartersEpping ForestMeet at Lodge Road Car Park

9.30am–3.30pm Bring a packed lunch. Booking essential T: 020 8508 0028

8thDusk walkParndon Wood, Harlow4.45pm–5.45pmT: 01279 430005

9thSchool in Action Open MorningDame Bradbury’s School and Nursery, Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden9.30am–11.30amT: 01799 522384E: [email protected]

9thLadies’ Pampering EveningWindhill Primary School Hall7.30pm–9.30pm Spoil yourself early for Mother’s Day!Fashion show, treatment demonstrations, indulgent pampering stalls, tasty refreshments.

10thPamper & Shopping eveFawbert and Barnard Infant School, Sawbridgeworth7:30pm–10pm £3.50 in advance which includes a free glass of wine or soft drink or £3.50 on the night without free drink.T: 01279 722357

12thKids Wildlife Club – Shelter Building and Camp FireRye Meads Nature Reserve, Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8JSBuild a shelter, have a camp fire and make twists! A monthly club for 6–11 year-olds to explore nature. £4.50 11am–1pmT: 01992 708383

12th and 13thFireman Sam Live – Pontpandy Rocks!Harlow PlayhouseT: 01279 431945

13thWildlife WatchRye Meads Nature Reserve10am–12 noon FreeT: 01992 708383

13thSpring watchParndon wood, Harlow1pm–3pmT: 01279 43000515thFantastic Mr FoxCambridge Arts TheatreEnglish Touring OperaT: 01223 503333

17th–19thBugsy MaloneRhodes Arts ComplexT: 01279 651746

18th and 19thExplosive Entertainment Ltd presents Science Museum Live On TourHarlow PlayhouseExplosive entertainment for all the familyT: 01279 431945

19thQuiz NightRickling C of E Primary School7.30pm £7.50 includes a ploughman’s supperT: Stephanie 01799 540867

19th–8th AprilLambing timeWimpole Hall Farm10.30am–5pmT: 01223 206000

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20thWildlife What’s About WalkRye Meads Nature Reserve1.30pm–3pmT: 01992 708383

20thNearly New SaleParsonage Lane Community Centre 2pm–4pm. For more information or to booka table contact Tracey T: 01279 659249

20th–24thPrimary School’s Music FestivalRhodes Arts ComplexTheme is ‘Animal Magic’ featuring 15 primary schools from Bishop’s Stortford 7.30pmT: 01279 651746

26thSt Joseph’s In The Park Open DaySt Joseph’s In The Park Independent Prep SchoolSt Mary’s Lane, Hertingfordbury, SG14 2LXT: 01992 581378W: stjosephsinthepark.com

26thAudley End Miniature Railway Opens for 2011. opp. Audley End HouseT: 01799 542134W: audley-end-railway.co.uk

26thWildlife WatchRye Meads Nature Reserve2pm–4pm FreeT: 01992 708383

26th and 27thSawbridgeworth Art ExhibitionThe Memorial Hall, The Forebury, Sawbridgeworth10am–4.30pm £1 per person

27thForest Fun-tasia Fun DayParndon Wood, Harlow12 noon–3pm

T: 01279 430005

April1stHenry Moore Foundation Opens!T: 01279 844104W: henry-moore.org

2nd April–1st JuneMud, Sweat and Beer – Everyday Life in Tudor TimesHertford MuseumFind out how gruesome diseases were treated, discover toe curling punishments and work up an appetite for Tudor food. 10am–5pm, Tuesday – Saturday, free entryT: 01992 582 686

Audley End Miniature Railway 2011Saffron Walden (opp. Audley End House)

Open every weekend April to October2pm – 4.45pm

Bank Holidays 11am – 4.45pmAnd all school holidays

Adults £3.50, Children £2.50 & under 2’s free.

Tel 01799 542134 / 541354 www.audley-end-railway.co.uk

Children’sPartiesAvailable

BISHOP’S STORTFORDBishop’s Park Community CentreLancaster Way (by Tesco)Wed 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm

Tel: Kim 01992 584286

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3rdMothering SundayThe Gibberd Garden, HarlowMums freeT: 01279 442112

3rdMothers Day at Colchester ZooMeet some of our very own amazing mumsT: 01206 331292W: colchester-zoo.com

3rdGraham School of Dance Junior ShowcaseRhodes Art ComplexFestival group, solo and duet numbers from the Graham School of Dance children

3rdMother’s Day craftsParndon Wood, Harlow

11am–4pmT: 01279 430005

7thEaster EggstravaganzaWindhill Primary School3pm–4.30pm. Easter cakes, a chocolate fountain and eggs, eggs, eggs!

9thKids Wildlife Club – Pond dippingRye Meads Nature ReserveAges 6–11T: 01992 708383

9th–21stHatfield Forest – Tree TomfooleryTrails, games and crafts every day 10am to 4.30pmSmall charge for craft activities. Parking charge applies.

T: 01279 870678

9thPirate Adventure – Mini classical concert for kidsThe Cambridge Corn ExchangeT: 01223 357 851

9th–25thEaster WonderlandColchester ZooT: 01206 331292W: colchester-zoo.com

11th–15thCuffley Camp Outdoor Centre Easter Activity DaysActivities including mountain biking, pond dipping, art, bush craft skills and archery.9am to 3pm £23 per person per dayT: 01707 872 632

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11th–25thAudley End Miniature railway open for Easter holidaysopp. Audley End HouseT: 01799 542134W: audley-end-railway.co.uk

12thEaster treasure hunt, Easter fancy dress parade and craftsHedingham Castle, CO9 3JDT: 01787 460261

12th–14thEaster Holiday Fun For KidsRye Meads Nature Reserve10am–4pmT: 01992 708383

12th–14thTudor Easter Holiday Activities at Hertford MuseumMake a miniature knot garden,

have a go at illuminated letters and make a Tudor character10.30am–3.30pm, £1.50 per child.

16thFireman SamThe Cambridge corn exchange1pm and 3pm

16th and 17thHistorical BazaarWimpole Hall Farm10.30am–5pmT: 01223 206000

17thBlake Hall – Open Garden for NGSBobbingworth, Ongar, Essex CM5 0DG 25 acres of mature gardens, arboretum with broad variety of specimen trees, spectacular rambling roses.

Admission £4, Children free. Times:11am–4pm.T: 01277 366687

19thEaster treasure hunt, Easter fancy dress parade and craftsHedingham Castle, CO9 3JDT: 01787 460261

19th–21stEaster Holiday Fun For KidsRye Meads Nature Reserve10am–4pmT: 01992 708383

19th–21stTudor Easter Holiday Activities at Hertford MuseumMake a smelly pomander, a heraldic shield and a Tudor ruff!10.30am–3.30pm, £1.50 per child.

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22ndMole Hall Wildlife Park Reopens!Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3SST: 01799 [email protected]

22nd–25thEaster Egg Trail at Hatfield Forest11am–3pm Meet at the Easter gazebo near the cafe£2 per child T: 01279 8706782

22nd–25thEaster Egg Trail at Home FarmWimpole Hall Farm10.30am–5pmT: 01223 206000

24thEaster Egg HuntParndon Wood, Harlow11am–3pmT: 01279 430005

24th and 25thEaster family funHedingham Castle, CO9 3JD10am–4pm

T: 01787 460261

24th and 25thEaster Bunny at Audley End Miniature Railwayopp. Audley End HouseT: 01799 542134W: audley-end-railway.co.uk

24th April–4th AugustRavilious in EssexFry Art Gallery, castle Street, Saffron WaldenExhibition open until 12th AugustSee page 4 for details

Stortford Music Festival’s 2011 theme, Stortfest in Wonderland,

promises to bring the weird and

wonderful world of Lewis Carroll’s topsy-turvy masterpiece to Bishop’s Stortford. There will be entertainment for all ages, making this year’s festival a true winner for the whole family.One of the highlights for the younger audience members will be Jan’s Van. Jan Edgecombe, will be visiting the festival with her van and once parked up, children and grown ups, are able to freely express with paint and chalk on the van. As well as painting, Jan will bring a maypole, juggling balls, dressing up outfits, and an array of outdoor games and crafts to keep you entertained.

The Children’s tent will include making Mad Hatter hats, puppets, lanterns, percussion instruments and Cheshire Cat masks culminating in an ‘Alice in WonderlandParade’ on Sunday afternoon. Local theatre group Actability will be providing drama workshops and there will be an African drumming and dancing workshop.Stortfest’s music lineup is impressive with confirmed headliners; The Boomtown Rats, Dodgy, The Selector, Hayseed Dixie and the Pink Floyd Dimension to name but a few. There will be plenty of food stands, a bar tent with an open stage and the ever popular chill-out tent returning as The Mad Hatters Tea Party, with cakes and hot drinks on sale. The festival will be entirely under cover. Come rain or shine, a fantastic time will be had by all. Tickets are a fraction of many larger festivals and for a limited time, early-bird bookings are being taken.

You’d be mad to miss Stortfest in Wonderland!

Stortford Music Festival 30th April–1st May 2011St Mary’s School Field, Windhill, Bishop’s Stortford

www.stortfordmusicfestival.org.ukinfo@stortfordmusicfestival.org.uk 07941 142779

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27thGiant Easter Egg HuntReedings Junior School, Bull Fields, SawbridgeworthStarting at 3.15pm (last entry 4pm) Refreshments available£2 per child. Bring a pencil!

30thRip, Fold and ScrunchRhodes Arts ComplexCome and join the Half Moon theatre company for a play with paper, fun, dance and music ideal for younger children aged 2–5. After the performance you can also come and experiment with paper – rip, fold and scrunch to make your own creations!

30thBishops Stortford RFC Visit: www.pitchero.com/clubs/bishopsstortfordrfc

30thBat Walk & TalkChurch Farm, Ardeley, StevenageCome along on this magical and fascinating walk-and-talk with Roger Harvardfrom £3.50

30thMay FairHigh Street, HoddesdonAn array of craft and charity stalls alongside a full entertainment programme, including majorettes, morris

dancing, maypole dancing and local dance and theatre groups performing throughout the day. 10am–2pm Free

30th–1st MayStortford Music FestivalSt Mary’s School field, Windhill, Bishop’s StortfordW: stortfordmusicfestival.org.ukT: 07941 142779E: [email protected]

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kids’ kitchen

Make your own Easter eggs!Ingredients

◊ For the Easter egg: 500g milk chocolate, 1 oz butter, an egg mould.

◊ To decorate: 150g dark chocolate, 150g white chocolate, piping bags, a sheet of acetate.

How to:

1. Put the chocolate and the butter in a saucepan and melt.

2. Pour the mixture into your egg moulds – make sure you tip the mould so that the chocolate covers the whole surface and goes over the edges. Pour out any surplus chocolate.

3. Put in a cold place – but not the fridge as this can make it crack!

4. Once the chocolate has set – remove gently with a knife.

5. To stick the two halves, boil some water in a saucepan and quickly run the edges of the egg along the outside of the pan and weld.

6. Melt the dark and white chocolate in separate saucepans over a low heat and then transfer the liquid chocolate into paper piping bags. Note: this will be hot.

7. Pipe pattern motifs like butterflies or bunnies onto a sheet of acetate and place in the freezer to set.

8. Remove the chilled motifs from the freezer and using a hot knife, melt small areas on the surface of the large eggs and quickly stick the motifs in place.

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Mum’s the wordHow to make Mummy happyWith Mother’s Day just around the corner, our little ones are busy gluing tissue paper daffodils to brightly coloured card and emptying their piggy banks to buy some chocolates. We’ve come up with some ideas for the family to make Mummy really happy. So leave this page open for all to see. You never know, a husband or a child might just read it!

Calling all Kids!If you are having trouble thinking of some Mother’s Day ideas, then read on and you’ll see that Mum doesn’t expect much, only to know that her children adore her. Remember, a little goes a long way.

You get what you deserveThink about what Mum really deserves and what she does for you. She spends her time being a cook, cleaner, laundry maid, taxi driver, nurse, teacher and secretary. And she does all this out of love! So walk up to Mum, give her a huge hug and say thank you!

It’s the thought that countsRather than last minute present buying, (We’re talking to you, Dad) take time to think about what Mum would really love. Anything you do or buy for her, she will appreciate more, if she knows you spent time pondering and planning.

Made with loveMums just adore anything home-made. Open up your craft cupboard and get

inspired. Whatever you create will make Mummy proud and before you know it, she’ll be showing her new work of art off to all the neighbours!

What a treat!A treat goes a long way. If you haven’t much money to spend but you want to do something special for Mum. Book up a treatment for her. She could get her nails done, have a massage or a facial. If you put one or two pounds towards it, we’re sure she’ll be so excited, she wont mind paying for the rest! Although we would recommend asking an adult’s permission before you do it! Try Tanning & Treatments on 07794 401657.

A way to her heartYou don’t have to be a chef to prepare an exquisite meal. Get some adult help and do something simple. You don’t even have to cook. Prepare a salad or make a sandwich. And if you haven’t learned how to make a

good cup of tea – now is your chance!

Make it sparkleMost Mummies hate having to do all the cleaning and love a little help from time to time. So don’t wait to be asked – just do it! Get out the polish or the vacuum

cleaner, make your bed or tidy your room and you’ll be in Mum’s good books all week!

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At Your Local Library...

Bishop’s Stortford Library. Stories and Rhymes Tue 2pm–2.30pm.

Check Library for Sunday sessions. Baby Rhymes Every other Tue 10.30am–11am and 11.30am–12 noon T: 0300 1234049

Dunmow Library. Storytime Tue 11am–11.30am Weds 11am–11.30am.Daddy Cool Sat 11am–11.30am T: 01371 873 447

Harlow Central Library. Storytime Wed 10.30am–11amFri 10.30am–11am. Daddy Cool Sat 11.15am–11.45am.

T: 01279 413772

Old Harlow Library. Storytime Mon 9.30am–10am Thurs 2.30pm–3pm.Sat 11am–11.30am. T: 01279 433170

Saffron Walden Library. Baby Time (up to 2yrs) Mon 2.30pm–3pm,Wed 2pm–2.30pm. Storytime Tue 9.30am–10am. Daddy Cool

Sat 10am–10.30am. T: 01799 523178

Sawbridgeworth Library. Stories and Rhymes Wed 2.15pm–3.15pm.T: 0300 1234049

Stansted Library. Stories and Rhymes Tue 11am–11.30am. Sat 11am–

11.30amT: 01279 815149

Ribbit RabbitPre-schoolCandace Ryan and Mike Lowery Bloomsbury£5.99 Paperback

A delightfully simple and clever picture book about friendship.Frog and Bunny are the best of friends. Ribbit, rabbit. Rabbit, ribbit. They do everything together – like fight monsters! Ribbit, rabbit. Zip it, zap it. And even though they don’t always get along … Ribbit, rabbit. Trip it, trap it. They

always make up in the end. Ribbit, rabbit. Rabbit, ribbit. Ribbit Rabbit combines a simple, endearing text from Candace Ryan with fantastic fresh illustrations from designer Mike Lowery.

Why the Animals Came to TownInfantsMichael ForemanWalker Books£5.99 Paperback

This beautifully illustrated bedtime read is a powerful environmental plea from the

infamous Michael Foreman. Baboons and bison, bats, beavers and meerkats: animals from all over the world have to come to one little boy’s street. The nocturnal visit from a parade of dancing animals warns us all that the world we inhabit is in danger.

Muncle TroggJuniors Janet Foxley Chicken House £5.99 Paperback

This is the first in a series of adventures starring Muncle, Emily and Snarg, the dragon. Giants live on top of Mount Grumble, hidden from humans below. But not all of them are giant-like. Muncle Trogg is so small that he’s laughed at by the others for being human-sized. Fed up, he decides to take a look at the Smallings that he’s meant to look like. But what he discovers is very surprising!An affectionate and charming upside down fairytale, this is the magical story of the residents of Misty Mountain and the tiny giant who saves the day. Exciting and laugh-out-loud funny, and filled with joyful illustrations.

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creative kidsSix ways with cotton woolGet wiggyCut out a wig shape from a paper bag. The bottom of the bag will become the top of the wig. Brush the glue on one section of the paper bag. Press cotton wool balls in rows to the glue to attach them to the bag. Glue and cover another section then another until the bag is completely covered by cotton wool. Allow the glue to totally dry. Your wooly wig is ready to wear.

Easter bunny earsCut out a strip of cardboard about 5cm wide by about 60cm long for a head band. Cut two ears out of cardboard each about 20cm long and 10cm wide. Cut out two smaller ears from pink paper. Glue the pink ears inside the white ears and then spread glue round the remaining white card and cover with cotton wool. Once dry glue the ears inside the head band. Tape the band to fit your head and cut off any excess.

Feeling sheepishTake five corks and colour them in with a black marker pen. Glue four of the corks to a toilet roll tube to make legs and leave to dry. Glue a pair of eyes to the fifth cork and put to one side. When the legs are dry cover the tube in glue and stick on the cotton wool balls. Take the cork with the eyes and dab on some glue. Stick the cork to the cotton wool balls at one end of the tube to make the head.

Green-haired hedgehogThis simple craft results in a live plant. Cut a raw potato in half. Cut out the inside and fill it with cotton wool. Dampen the cotton wool and sprinkle a bit of grass seed on top. In a few days you will have a green-haired hedgehog!

Top tiaraWith a royal wedding round the corner, this tiara will go down a treat. Flatten a large aluminium pie case and fold it in half. Open it up and punch holes on one side of the semi-circle. Place a ball of cotton wool in the centre of a small square of cellophane. Wrap it up and twist the tail tightly. Repeat until you have lots of jewels. Thread the tails of the jewels through the holes in the pie case. Once you’ve finished, fold the pie case back in half. Punch holes at each side and tie on a length of elastic.

Fairy garlandUsing a long piece of floss , bunch and roll three to four cotton balls loosely in glitter before stringing them 15cm apart. Hang along a windowsill as an enticing and sparkling garland to charm the wee fairy folk.

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the lab

Lemon Squeezy Icons & Colours

Bubbling beautyLava lamps are mesmerising to watch. Try this very simple experiment and make your own lava lamp without using heat or electricity. It’s a real beauty!

You will need:

A clear plastic bottle

Water

Vegetable oil

Food colouring

Anti-acid tablets

How to:1/4 fill your bottle with water then pour in the vegetable oil so that it fills up to 3cm from the top. Put in four drops of food colouring and watch as it settles onto a filmy layer on the water. Break up an anti-acid tablet and drop it into the bottle. The tablet sinks down to the bottom and starts to fizz. As it fizzes, the tablet breaks up the drops of food colouring and the water turns colour. The bubbles take water up with them into the oil and you start to see coloured bubbles floating around until the water sinks back down.Once the anti-acid tablet looses its effect, you can screw the lid on and keep it for another time. When you want another lava lamp display, take the lid off and pop another tablet in.

In a dark room, try shining a torch underneath the bottle, and get the effect of a real lava lamp without the heat!

How it works:Oil and water refuse to mix. Water is made up of millions and millions of tiny molecules, each with a positive charge on one end and a negative charge on the other. These molecules are called polar

molecules. The reason water always sticks together is because the positive charge of one molecule will attract the negative end of the molecule next to it. Oil is made up of non-polar molecules. The positive and negative charges are spread out more evenly and the water molecules cannot stick to them easily.Food colouring is water based, so will mix easily with the water but not the oil.Oil is less dense, so lighter that water, which is why it floats on top.The anti-acid tablet reacts with the water to make tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide gas. The bubbles attach themselves to the water and float to the surface. When the carbon dioxide bursts at the top, the water sinks back down.

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PuzzlesWord Search

Number Pyramid

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Find The Easter EggsMrs Hen is sitting on the wrong eggs and has lost her brood. Help her chick to find his way back.

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Cookies is a fun buteducational Cooking Club

offering 4 levels of cookingfrom pre-school to adults.Teenagers learn to cook large family meals.We provide all the fresh ingredients and

equipment, just bring along an apronand a smile!

Visit our webpage for all workshops and venues. Book now for our Big Easter Event.

For more information contact Caroleon 01371 873641or 07906 158895

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arts & craftsCookiesFun and educational cooking club for kids T: 01371 873641/07906158895 www.cookiesforkids.co.uk

arts centresThe Arts Centre1 Haslers Yard, Gt Dunmow, CM6 1XS T: 01371 878020 E: [email protected] www.theartscentredunmow.co.uk; [email protected]

child health clinics:Florence Nightingale Health Centre, Church LangleyWeds Baby Clinic 11am–1pm

Herts and Essex HospitalTuesday Baby Clinic 10.30am–12pm Breast Feeding Drop-in Clinic 12.30pm–2pm

Thorley Community CentreWeds Baby Clinic 1.30pm–3pm

Mark Hall Children’s CentreTues Baby Clinic 10am–11.30am

Market Square Health CentreThursday Baby Clinic 10am–11.30am

Sawbridgeworth Clinic – Friday Baby Clinic 9.30am–11am

children’s centresABC Children’s Centre

Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow. CM17 0AT Open 9–5 Mon–Fri for play, information & advice. T: 01279 423625 E: [email protected] W: www.surestartharlow.org

Potter Street Children’s Centre

Potter Street School Site, Carters Mead, Harlow. Open 8–6 Mon–Fri for play, information & advice. T: 01279 420587 E: [email protected] W: www.surestartharlow.org

Duckling Green Children’s CentreThe Square, Sawbridgeworth T: 01279 601900

Little Goslings Children’s Centre The Old Library, Great Dunmow T: 07872 503259

Spangles Children’s Centre Lower Street, Stansted, CM24 8LR T: 01279 812348 / 07837 231543

Windhill Children’s CentreWindhill, Bishop’s Stortford T: 01279 696853

entertainers and partiesReady Set PartyThemes to suit children and adults T: Julie 07515851237 [email protected]

halls to hireBishop’s Stortford Sports TrustCharles Edward Pavilion Cricketfield Lane, Bishop’s Stortford T: 07944 313154 E: [email protected]

Farnham School HallFarnham C of E Primary School Farnham, Bishop’s Stortford T: 01279 771 339

Graham School of Dance – StudiosThe Studios, The Maltings, Southmill Road, Bishop’s Stortford T: 01279 654423 E: [email protected]

musicBishop’s Stortford Music GroupSaturdays 9am–10am T: Ann 01992 623489

nannies and childmindersAngels Nanny AgencyAngels are here to help with all your childcare needs. T: Victoria 07926 832559 www.angels-childminding.co.uk

Apricot Nannies LtdNannies, Nanny/Housekeepers, Mother’s/Father’s Help, Night Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Wedding/Function Crêches. Paediatric First Aid courses recognised by Ofsted and open to anybody. T: Paula 07867 693135/Sharon 07725 036711 E: [email protected] W: www.apricotnannies.co.uk

Nanny for a dayExperienced nannies. Minimum booking 3 hours. T: 01799 578 234 E: [email protected] W: www.nannyforaday.com

parent supportBishop’s Stortford Mummy Meet-ups T: Clare Noton 01279 501610/07984 619713

CherubsFamily Support Group for families with children with additional needs T: ASPECTS 01279 869519 or Hayley 07960 281868

La Leche League Bishop’s StortfordMother-to-mother support for breastfeeding Thorley Community Centre, CM23 4RF 1st Fri of every month 1.15pm–2.45pm T: Kate: 01279 508595/Dianne 01279 718236 La Leche League National Helpline: 0845 120 2918 www.laleche.org.uk

Lone Parent Support GroupWindhill Children’s Centre T: 01279 696853

Parent4ParentDunmow Youth Centre, North Street, Great Dunmow, CM6 1AZ T: 01279 404502/443117

The Bishop’s Stortford Twins Club E: [email protected]

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ASHDON ROAD • SAFFRON WALDEN

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www.damebradburys.comWe are able to offer help with fees in certain cases

For more information about our 3-11 co-educational independent prep school and

nursery, please phone Fiona Baudains on 01799 522348 or [email protected]

Dame Bradbury’s School and NurseryDame Bradbury’s School and Nursery“Outstanding in every category”

Nursery, Reception and Late Stay - Ofsted

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pre-schools and primary schoolsAlbury AcornsAlbury Village Hall, Albury, SG11 2JI T: 07826 303560 E: [email protected]

Appletree Pre-schoolTrinity Church Hall, Bishop’s Stortford T: 01279 655013

Albury C of E Primary SchoolChurch End, Albury, SG11 2JQ T: 01279 771253 www.albury.herts.sch.uk

All Saints’ JMI School and Nursery Parsonage Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5BE T: 01279 836006 www.allsaints.herts.sch.ukBentfield Primary SchoolRainsford Road, Stansted Mountfichet, CM24 8DX T: 01279 813626

E: [email protected]

Birchanger C of E Primary School and NurseryBirchwood, Birchanger, Bishop’s Stortford. CM23 5QF T: 01279 812362 E: [email protected]

Bishop’s Park PlayschoolBishop’s Park Community Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 4DA T: 01279 843441

Bishop’s Stortford College (Independent)10 Maze Green Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2PJ T: 01279 838607

Bishop’s Stortford Montessori Hockerill Sports Club, Beldams Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5LG T: 07764 273818 E: [email protected]

Blues Pre-school NurseryLondon Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3LU. T: 01279 755422

Church Langley Community Primary School

Church Langley Way, CM17 9TH T: 01279 629427 E: [email protected]

Churchgate C of E Primary SchoolHobbs Cross Road, Harlow CM17 0LB T: 01279 866059 E: [email protected]

Dame Bradbury’s NurseryAshdon Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL. Head: Mrs C Gibson T: 01799 522348 E: [email protected] 8.40am–3pm (8.15am–6pm Early/Late Stay provision) Ages: 3–4 years

Dame Bradbury’s School (Independent)Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL. Head: Mrs J Crouch T: 01799 522348 E: [email protected] W: www.damebradburys.com 7.30am–6pm (including Breakfast Club/Late Stay provision)

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Dizzy Ducks Day Nursery and Creche Harlow Leisure Zone, Second Avenue, HarlowT: 01279 454494 Rebecca Buckley – Mon–Fri Toni Smith – Sat and Sun www.dizzyducks.co.uk Mon–Fri 7am–7pm. Sat–Sun 8am–6pm

Elsenham C of E Primary School & NurseryElsenham, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6DD T: 01279 813198 E: [email protected]

Farnham C of E Primary SchoolFarnham, B/Stortford, CM23 1HR T: 01279 771339 E: [email protected]

Fawbert and Barnard Infant’s School & NurseryKnight Street, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9AX T: 01279 722357 E: [email protected] and Barnard Primary School London Road, Old Harlow, CM17 0DA T: 01279 429427 E: [email protected]

Felsted Primary School Watch House Green, Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3EB T: 01371 820215 E: [email protected]

Felsted Preparatory School (Independent)Felsted School, Felsted, Essex, CM6 3LL. Independent/Co-educational/Ages 4–18 T: 01371 822600 E: [email protected] www.felsted.org

First Step Pre-schoolCarters Mead, CM17 9EU T: 07930 214283

Flitch Green Primary SchoolTanton Road, Little Dunmow, CM6 3GG T: 01371 822330 E: [email protected]

Great Dunmow Primary School Walnut Walk, Woodlands Park Drive, Great Dunmow, CM6 1ZR

T: 01371 873184 E: [email protected] Easton Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Snow Hill, Great Easton, Dunmow, CM6 2DR T: 01371 870219 E: [email protected]

Harlowbury Primary SchoolOff Wattington Road, Old Harlow CM17 0DX T: 01279 423444 E: [email protected]

Hatfield Broad Oak Under 5’sHigh Street, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7HG T: 01279 718998

Hatfield Heath Community Primary School and Pre-school The Heath, Hatfield Heath, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7EA T: 01279 730382

Henham & Ugley Primary & Nursery School School Lane, Henham, Herts, CM22 6BP T: 01279 850213 E: [email protected]

High House Nursery (Montessori)High House Farm, Takeley, CM22 6PL T: 01279 870898 E: [email protected]

Hillmead Primary SchoolWoburn Avenue, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 4PW T: 01279 656876 E: [email protected]

Little Fishes Pre-schoolSt Mary’s Church Centre, Churchgate Street, Old Harlow CM17 0JR

Little Hadham Primary SchoolStortford Road, Little Hadham, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 4PW T: 01279 771285 E: admin@littlehadham. herts.sch.uk

Little Hallingbury PlaygroupVillage Hall, Little Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7RD T: 01279 834559 E: [email protected]

Little Hallingbury C of E Primary School

Wright’s Green Lane, Little Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7RE T: 01279 723382 E: [email protected]

Mandeville Primary SchoolWest Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0BL T: 01279 723737 E: [email protected]

Manuden Primary School and Pre-school PlaygroupThe Street, Manuden, CM23 1DE T: 01279 813370 E: [email protected]

Northgate JMI School & NurseryCricketfield Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2RL T: 01279 652376 E: [email protected]

Reedings Junior SchoolBullfields, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9DD T: 01279 722578 E: [email protected]

Rickling C of E Primary SchoolRickling, Essex, CB11 3YG T: 01799 543274 E: [email protected]

Rodings Primary School Dunmow Road, Leaden Roding, Dunmow, CM6 1PZ T: 01279 876288 E: [email protected]

Schoolgate NurseryCarters Mead Potter Street, Harlow CM17 9EU T: 01279 413574Sheering Village Pre-schoolSheering Village Hall, Sheering, CM22 7LZ T: 01279 734306

Sheering C of E Primary SchoolThe Street, Sheering, CM22 7LU T: 01279 734210 E: [email protected]

Spellbrook C of E Primary School & NurseryLondon Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts CM23 4BA T: 01279 723204 E: [email protected] www.spellbrook.herts.sch.uk

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Smiles Pre-schoolThe Fairway, Harlow, CMM18 6LY T: 01279 422922

St Gerard’s PlaygroupSayesbury Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0EB T: 01279 600087

St Joseph’s Catholic JMI School and Pre-schoolGreat Hadham Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3SN T: 01279 652576 E: [email protected]

St Mary’s C of E Foundation Primary SchoolSt John’s Road, Stansted, CM24 8JP T: 01279 812212 E:[email protected]

St Mary’s C of E Primary SchoolHigh Street, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7HH T: 01279 718267. E: [email protected]

St Michael’s C of E Primary & Nursery School. Apton Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3SN T: 01279 652607E: [email protected]. sch.uk

St Nicholas School (Independent)Hobbs Cross Road, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0NJT: 01279 429910

Stebbing Primary School High Street, Stebbing, Dunmow, CM6 3SH T: 01371 856260 E: [email protected]

Summercroft Primary School & Nursery Parsonage Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5BJ T: 01279 307477 E: [email protected] Primary SchoolRoseacres, Takeley, CM22 6QY T: 01279 870541 E: [email protected]

The Christian School (Takeley)Brewer’s End, Takeley CM22 6QH T: 01279 871182 E: [email protected] Henry Moore Primary SchoolKiln Lane, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9LW T: 01279 427465 E: [email protected]

The Richard Whittington Primary SchoolThornbera Gardens, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3NP T: 01279 657778 E: [email protected]

Thorley Pre-schoolThorley Christian Centre, Thorley Park, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 4EL T: 01279 503895Thorley Hill Primary School Park Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3NH T: 01279 654496 E: [email protected]

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Thorn Grove Primary SchoolBishop’s Stortford, CM23 5LD T: 01279 653002 E: [email protected]

Windhill Primary and Nursery School Windhill, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2NE T: 01279 696850 E: [email protected]

Ugley Ducklings Pre-schoolAlsa Lodge, Alsa Street, Stansted, CM24 8SX T: 01279 812621

special needsCHIPS Saturday ClubFor children with special needs and their siblings in Bishop’s Stortford T: 01992 534664

Grove Cottage Children’s Nursery and Saturday ClubBishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JX T: 01279 656085/01279 758519

CherubsFamily Support Group for families with children with additional needs T: 01279 869519 or Hayley 07960281868

sports clubsCricketBishop’s Stortford Cricket ClubT: 01279 652692

The CricketsTharbies Farm, Rook End, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0LL T: 01279 724782 E: [email protected]

HECC Tharbies Farm, Rook End, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0LL T: 01279 724782 E: [email protected]

FootballKarrs Soccer SchoolPassmores School, Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RW

T: 07933 932730 E: [email protected] W: www.karrssoccercoaching.co.uk

Gymnastics

The Little GymStortford House, 231 London Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3LA T: 01279 652017 E: [email protected] www.thelittlegym.co.uk

Horse RidingHallingbury Hall Equestrian CentreLittle Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM22 7RP T: 01279 730348 www.hallingburyhall.com

KarateAssociated Karate SchoolsBishop’s Stortford and Stansted T: 07929 100612 www.karateschools.co.uk

RugbyRuggerbugs18 months to 7 years T: 08456 432 462 E: [email protected] www.ruggerbugs.co.uk

TennisSawbridgeworth Tennis ClubAll ages and abilities. weekly group lessons available for Minis, Juniors & Adults. Private individual lessons available. Easter & Summer holiday full & half day camps. Contact Head coach – Ian Zellner T: 07798 754642 E: [email protected] W: www.sawbridgeworthtennis.org.uk

theatre & performing arts groupsBallet First Centre of ExcellenceEstablished Ballet School. We offer – Ballet, Tap, Jazz. Performances and Workshops. Welcoming all ages 3yrs –Adults Professional Teaching faculty, Large mirrored Dance studio. St. Johns ARC, Old Harlow T: 01279 871614 / 07979310551 E: [email protected] www.balletfirst.com

Class ActsFree trial classAccredited Drama School. Trained director, currently working at Bishop’s Stortford College, is directing “Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations”. Seeking cast members 5–15 year-olds. This is not a musical.Contact Gailie AndersonT: 07730 941386E: gailie@dptpremiere .comDisco DivasDance fun for little ones. 3–11 years Bishop’s Stortford area T: 01279 505839/07713 272664 E: [email protected] www.discodivas.co.uk

Footlights Theatre Dance SchoolElsenham, Newport, Ugley T: 01279 451017/07921 350468 E: [email protected]

Graham School of DanceOutstanding tuition in ballet, tap, modern dance, contemporary, drama and musical theatre at our own studios in Bishop’s Stortford, also classes at Stansted, Takeley, Sawbridgeworth, Buntingford, Hertford & Church Langley Children from 2 & adult classes T: 01279 654423 E: [email protected] www.grahamschoolofdance.co.uk

Jacqui Ison Theatre ArtsClasses for babies, toddlers, children, teens and adults. Offering fun classes in many forms of Dance, LAMDA, Musical Theatre and Singing. Themed parties, community projects and workshops. For your free taster class, please give Nicky a call. Maurice House, Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop’s Stortford T: 01279 321283/07761884204 E: [email protected] W: www.jacquiison.co.uk

JCL School of DanceClasses for children aged 3–18 years Ballet, modern theatre, jazz and tap Bishop’s Park Community Centre T: 01799 543207 E: [email protected] W: www.jclschooldance.webeden.co.uk

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Jenny Myhill School of Performing Arts and Dance

Well-established school in Bishop’s Stortford. Offering classes in all forms of dance, singing and musical theatre.Children’s dance parties.Students from 2½ years to adult.Classes at Thorley Community Centre and St Michaels Mead Community Centre.T. 01279 655941E. [email protected]

Little Drama SchoolWelcoming all children 5–11 years. Classes in Harlow and B/Stortford.T: 01279 418857www.littledramaschool.co.uk

Water Lane Junior Theatre GroupFor children aged 7–16.Bishop’s Park Community CentreT: 07816 520907

Youth Create 34a London Road, SawbridgeworthT: 01279 721219

toddlersToddlers MondayFirst Friends Baby GroupMemorial Hall, Elsenham Parents with babies under 12 months10am–12 noon

MajellansWindhill Churches Centre9.30am–11.30am

Melody BearDance, music and movement classes for children aged 2–3+ in central Bishop’s Stortford (also classes for older children)T: 01279 654423E: [email protected]

Parsonage Lane Toddler GroupParsonage Lane Community Hall, Bishop’s Stortford. 9.30am–11.15am

Toddlers TuesdayBlues Nursery Mother and Toddler GroupBishop’s Stortford High School1.30pm–3pm

Much Hadham Toddler GroupMuch Hadham Village Hall9.30am –11.30am

St John’s Parents and ToddlersSt John’s ARC, Old Harlow10am –11.30am

Thorley Manor Mother and Toddler GroupThorley Community Centre9.45am–11.15am

Toddlers and CoBaptist Church Hall, Portland Road, Bishop’s Stortford. 10.00am–11.30am

Buggy Walk11am from Mountfitchet Romeera

Treasure ChestThe Charis Centre, B/S. 10am–11am

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Little Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford

Hallingbury Hall Equestrian Centre

Herts CM22 7RPwww.hallingburyhall.com

Tel 01279 730348

We hold riding lessons for children and adults

In small groups of six in our super indoor school on our lovely horses and ponies

Improve balance, fitness and have fun all at the same time!

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Toddlers WednesdayBuffy BusCarers ClubSpangles Children’s Centre, Stansted 1pm–3pmLittle Buddies Toddler Group Thorn Grove Primary School 1.30pm–3pm Ages 18 mths–4 yrs

Little Hadham Toddler GroupLittle Hadham Village Hall 9.30am–11.30am

Mad Hatters Parent and Toddler GroupSt Michael’s Mead Community Centre T: 01279 507569

New Way Toddler GroupHoly Trinity Church, Bishop’s Stortford. 10am–11.30am

Smiley FacesParish Hall, Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth 9.30am–11.30am

Tiny TotsSt Michael’s Church, Bishop’s Stortford. 10.45am

Toddlers & Co Drop In The Havers Community Centre 9.30am–11.30am

Toddler Along ClubChurch Langley Community Centre 10am–12pm

Toddlers ThursdayAlbury SeedlingsAlbury Primary School 9.30am–11.30am

Blues Nursery Mother and Toddler GroupBishop’s Stortford High School 1.30pm–3pm

Farnham Mother and Toddler GroupFarnham School. 9.30am–11.15am

Hatfield Heath Little Friends Under 5’sHatfield Heath Village Hall 9.45am–11.45

Henham Little FishesChurch Hall, Carters Lane, Henham 10am

SMUF’sSt Mary’s Church, Churchgate Street, Old Harlow 10am–11.30am T: 01279 414238

Toddlers and CoBaptist Church Hall, Portland Road, Bishop’s Stortford 10am–11.30am

Toddlers FridayMelody BearDance, music and movement classes for children aged 2–3+ in central Stansted (also classes for older children) T: 01279 654423 E: [email protected]

Cool Kids of SawbridgeworthMemorial Hall, The Forebury, Sawbridgeworth. 9.15am–11.15am

High Roding Toddler GroupHigh Roding WI Hall. 10am–12 noon

Bishop’s Park Baby & Toddler GroupBishop’s Park Community Centre 9.45am–11.15am

Little Langleys Mother and Toddler GroupChurch Langley Community Centre 3pm–5pm

Parsonage Lane Toddler GroupParsonage Lane Community Hall, Bishop’s Stortford. 9.30am–11.15am

Thorley Manor Mother and Toddler Group The Thorley Community Centre, Bishop’s Stortford. 9.45am–11.15am

ToffeeHarlow Baptist Church, Old Harlow 10am–11.30am 11.45am–1pm (mothers with babies under one only)

Town ToddlersMethodist Church, Bishop’s Stortford 9.45am–11.30am

The Richard Whittington Mother and Toddler GroupThe Richard Whittington School 9am–11am

tuitionPrivate tutor available in Old Harlow/Sawbridgeworth area – very experienced and fully qualified.All subjects at Primary Level. T: 01279 417037

KumonBishop’s Stortford Study Centre T: 01920 461457

Bishop’s Stortford Saturday School

T: 0800 5335104 E: [email protected] www.bssaturdayschool.co.uk

uniformed groups1st Bishop’s Stortford and Hockerill Scout GroupT: 01279 860406

1st Sawbridgeworth Scout Group – Beavers, Cubs and ScoutsDavid Mead – Group Scout Leader T: 01279 724503 E: [email protected]

21st Harlow (Church Langley) Beavers and CubsT: 01279 411921

The Boys Brigade 1st Bishop’s Stortford CompanyT: 01279 657868

The Girls Brigade 1st Bishop’s Stortford Company T: 01279 659419

Bishop’s Stortford East Guides Association T: 01279 653091

1st and 2nd Church Langley Rainbows T: 07831 153857

1st Church Langley BrowniesT: 07708 812378

2nd Church Langley BrowniesT: 07831 153857

Girl Guides (Harlow Division)T: 01279 320 428Sawbridgeworth and High Wych Guide AssociationT: 01279 832113

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Independent day school for childrenaged 4 -16 years. located in the ruraloutskirts of Old Harlow, Essex.

- Meet the Headmaster and staff- A tour of the school by our senior pupils- A taster of the lessons & activities - Visit our sports hall & new arts facilities

to attend the open morning or arrangea taster day / tour at your convenience,please contact our admissions secretary,julie bradley: t: 01279 429 910 e: [email protected]

www.saintnicholasschool.net saint nicholas school, hobbs cross road,old harlow, cm17 0nj

Saint NicholasOpen Morning

Saturday 5th MarchFrom 10am - 12noon

Childrengo FREE*

Fun things, every day

• Free activities every day from Saturday 9 April to Easter Monday 25 April

• Get on board Concorde** and wander amongst over 200 aircraft

*except air shows and special events.**check website for Concorde opening times.

For more information visit

www.iwm.org.uk/duxfordor call 01223 835 000. Junction 10, M11. Free parking.

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