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Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, Rushden, Thrapston and Surrounding Areas Spring 2012 The local guide for your under 5s free Family ticket to Twinlakes Theme Park FREE place on a weight loss programme (worth £120) and a FREE photoshoot, print and your child on our next front cover! WIN What’s on this Easter A Grandparents’ Day Out Tips for Holidaying with Children

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Page 1: Spring 2012 NENE edition

Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, Rushden,Thrapston and Surrounding Areas

Spring 2012

The local guide for your under 5s

free

Family ticket to Twinlakes Theme ParkFREE place on a weight loss programme (worth £120)and a FREE photoshoot, print and your child on our next front cover!

WIN

What’s on this EasterA Grandparents’ Day OutTips for Holidaying with Children

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Tickets 01536 470 470www.thecorecorby.com

KindurTPOThu 31 May, 1.30pmTPO are an internationally acclaimed interactive theatre company for children. Each child is given their own fluffy heart, when it glows they join the flock on stage, and their every step will animate giant images through their movement.Tickets: £8 Suitability: Ages 5 – 10

WhiteCatherine WheelsThu 14 – Sat 16 June, Thu & Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm, Sat 11am & 2pmThis playful, accessible and highly visual new show is great fun and the perfect first time theatre experience for the very young.Tickets: £5.50 Suitability: Ages 2 – 4

See A Show at The Core at Corby CubeThe Owl And The PussycatHiccup TheatreSat 10 March, 11am & 2pmBabbling puppets, silly songs and wonderfully engaging storytelling combine in this enchanting retelling of the classic poem.

Muttnik: The First Dog In SpaceSat 21 April, 11am & 2pmJoin stray dog Muttnik in a performance packed with dance, music and puppetry as she goes where no dog has gone before!

Hare and TortoiseSat 12 May, 11am & 2pmMeet two competing friends in the greatest race on earth with a nail biting, seconds ticking, medal winning end, in this new fantastic adaptation of Aesop’s fable.

Gulliver’s TravelsDragon Breath Theatre Curve Theatre LeicesterThu 21 June, 10.30amA new stage adaptation for schools and family audiences by playwright, Peter Rumney.

Tickets: £5.50 Suitability: Ages 3+

Tickets: £5.50 Suitability: Ages 3+

Tickets: £5.50 Suitability: Ages 3+

Tickets: £10 Concessions: £8 Suitability: Ages 8+

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Whilst every effort is taken to ensure the content of this magazine is up to date and accurate, ‘Time for Tots’ cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Neither does ‘Time for Tots’ endorse any of the companies, products or services that are advertised. Copyright on all written material and artwork produced by the ‘Time for Tots’ team remains with ‘Time for Tots’.

Spring 2012Contents

4 Tots News8 Easter Eggtivities

10 Clubs & Classes12 Featured Class:

Infant Aquatics14 Clubs & Classes

Timetable16 Featured Class:

Starlight Dance18 Celebrating 40 years

of Dancing23 Events Diary24 Mocha Mama 2 years on26 Holidaying with children31 A Grandparents Day Out32 Business Opportunities33 Time for Mum33 Party Services35 Business Opportunities37 Special Offers38 Win Win Win!39 Weight Loss Programme

How to Contact us:Tel: 0845 6439687 E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/timefortotsmagazinewww.timefortots.co.uk

Hooray spring is here at last! I imagine we’re all looking forward to the days getting longer and the weather warmer. Easter is just around the corner so we’ve brought you our Easter “what’s on” guide on pages 8 and 9. Lots of different activities to choose from this year (not just egg hunts!) and plenty to keep children of all ages entertained.Do your parents look after your little ones for you in the week? If so then get them to check out our ‘Grandparents Day Out’ feature on page 31 - they have free entry to West Lodge Farm on a Tuesday! Our main feature this issue is ‘Holidaying with Children’ on pages 26 to 29. Be sure to have a read before booking your summer holiday, and with some interesting case studies from local mums you may be inspired to try something new this year. Part 2 of that feature will be in our summer issue.We have some great competitions again to win family tickets for days out and also a FREE photoshoot with your chance to have your child on our front cover, courtesy of Firetree Photography. If you’re wanting to get in shape for the summer then check out a superb competition from Balance Health Club on page 39.Well all that remains is to wish all mothers a very happy and relaxing Mothering Sunday on the 18th March and all of our readers a very happy Easter. Until the summer.....

Our gorgeous front cover photo was taken by Firetree Photography on location at their bluebell wood shoot. Their next bluebell wood shoot will be on the 21st April. Book your place online: www.firetreephoto.co.uk.Win a photoshoot with Firetree Photography! See our competitions page for details.

Vanessa

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Tots News

New Storytime Club Comes to Kettering

Little Readers is an organisation that sells gorgeous children’s books and runs a Storytime Club, currently in Kettering. It was founded by Paula, who has over 10 years experience working with children in educational and play settings. Paula has always loved books and reading and after having a baby of her own, decided that the time was right to share her passion with other parents and children.Little Readers specialise in story books, as storytelling is a natural activity for children. Books are selected for their pure enjoyment value - gorgeous illustrations, rhyme and patterned language, silly stories - you will find all of these in their selection.Their Storytime Club is an opportunity to come and share stories with your little ones. A session includes some storytime with Paula, a crafty activity relating to one of the stories and time for you to look, explore and play with books together. A session costs £6 and this includes a book to take home! Sessions are suitable for all pre-school children and their grown-ups. The next session is on the 5th April in The Studio in Jigsaw Barn (part of the Mocha Mama complex) at Glendon Farm, near Kettering.For more information or to book, contact Paula on [email protected], view their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/LittleReadersUK, or visit: www.little-readers.co.uk.

“Little Explorers” New for Pre-School ChildrenSign up for your child to become a Little Explorer for pre-school adventures at the Nene Centre in Thrapston. Little Explorers is a new session for parents and carers with children aged 3 months to 5 years. Costing just £2 a session on Fridays 12noon-1.30pm there will be: Themed craft activities every week (including: explore the ocean; explore dinosaurs; explore animals and explore the farm), a bouncy castle, themed treasure hunt, themed sensory boxes, exciting toys to climb and discover, song time to finish. Each child will receive their own Little Explorer’s Passport – come to 5 sessions and the 6th is FREE! Call the Nene Centre on 01832 734090 for more information.

Beautiful castings of your little ones tiny hands and feet to tell a timeless tale

To find out more or to book an appointment, contact Della on:

Tel: 07973 213519 Email: [email protected]

www.dinkydayz.co.uk

Zumba for Mums and Tots!Designed for Mums by a Mum.NEW: A Zumba® workout that involves the children! This half hour session allows mums to do a full work out whilst the children sit as an audience, close to hand. Instruments are also provided for older ones to play along. Zumba is an ideal workout for mums who want to get fit, as much of the focus is on the stomach! The class is held at the Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle on Tuesdays at 11.10am and costs just £2 per mum. Interested? Contact Nicki at: www.wix.com/nickizumba/east-northants or call 07946 662986.

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Storytime Thursday Mornings at 10amJoin us at BB’s Coffee & Muffins for Swansgate Storytime every Thursday morning at 10am. With a different theme each week the little ones can listen to their favourite tales, whilst you enjoy a free muffin with any regular coffee purchased.

This offer only applies for adults that accompany a child to storytime, Thursdays between 10am - 10:30am.

Great offers plus free parking

www.swansgateshoppingcentre.com

Free

Mad Hatters workshop

Saturday 7 th April 11-4pm

Visit the website for more details

Padders Open Their New Children’s Shoe ShopPadders Footwear in Kett ering have opened a brand new children’s store in their factory shop on Kett ering Venture Park, stocking a wide range of quality brands at aff ordable prices. Manager Charlott e, who has 11 years experience fi tti ng children’s shoes, joined the Padders Family last year to help with their wonderful new venture:

“In our fabulous new shop our friendly and experienced staff are here to off er your children the best shoe fi tti ng service available, with quality brands including Geox, Lelli Kelly and Hush Puppies. To keep the litt le ones entertained we have an area especially for them which includes toys, puzzles, colouring and even a TV to keep them occupied! There is also a lovely café which has a selecti on of scrumpti ous treats for the kids as well as the parents. We have our own car park with bays specially dedicated to families. So come along and see us soon!”

For more informati on visit www.padders.co.uk or call 01536 534988.Padders Footwear Factory Outlet, Kett ering Venture Park, NN15 6WY

Keep up with news and events inbetween issues by following us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ti mefortotsmagazine.

Follow us onHelp Save Northamptonshire’s Breastfeeding Support Services

The services, which have helped thousands of mothers over the years, are now facing closure due to lack of funding. To fi nd out how you can get involved sign up to their Facebook page: ‘save Northampton’s Baby Cafe’.

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Tots News Continued...

Under 3s Free!

Located off the A1/A47 near Peterborough 01780 782254 www.sacrewell.org.uk Sacrewell Farm is part of the William Scott Abbott Trust

Registered Charity No. 233603

Friendly Animals ~ Tractor Rides ~ Indoor Activity Barn ~ Watermill ~

Shire Horse Centre ~ Kart Track ~ Straw Bale

Maze ~ Camp Site ~ Restaurant & Gift Shop

Lambing Time 3rd March-29th April

Big Bunny Egg Hunt 24th-25th March & 31st March-15th April

Grow Your Own Day 14th April Sheep Shearing 12th-13th May

New Head at Northampton High SchoolNorthampton High School is delighted to announce that Mr Ross Urquhart has been appointed Head of Junior School with eff ect from the beginning of the Summer Term.Ross is an outstanding Head. During his tenure at his current school he has overseen a period of major expansion of numbers and faciliti es and a full ISI Inspecti on which resulted in the highest Excellent grade in all 10 aspects of his school.Ross graduated from Brunel University, in Physical Educati on and Geography; he has been a Head of PE in the past and he has taught all subjects in junior school, most recently specialising in the development of Mathemati cs teaching. He has a passion for sport but his main prioriti es are the welfare, academic success and happiness of every child in his care. He said on his appointment:

“I was att racted to Northampton High Junior School by the commitment to all-round excellence that pupils and staff show every day. I am delighted to be taking up the Headship at such an exciti ng ti me in the school’s development. I believe that academic success and high achievement in sport, music and performing arts go hand-in-hand, in a busy and happy environment. Everyone has been very welcoming and I am looking forward to getti ng to know the girls, parents, staff and the wider community.”

If you would like to see all that the school can off er your daughter, please call our Registrar, Miss Heather Fink on 01604 765765 or email h.fi [email protected] to arrange a visit. www.gdst.net/northamptonhigh.

Muddy Boots Just Got Bigger...An expanded provision to meet the needs of

parents, children and the communityBased in Walgrave village, 6 miles from Kett ering, Wellingborough and Moulton, Northampton, the Muddy Boots pre-school expanded in 2011 from its playgroup format of the previous 15 years. With the change to a pre-school structure, this charitable organisati on also expanded its provision to cover morning and aft ernoon sessions from Monday to Friday.Such is the popularity of the setti ng and its excellent staff , there is a waiti ng list for all the morning sessions and very limited availability for each of the aft ernoons. The transiti on of some of the older children to primary school in September will however create some capacity on a ‘fi rst come fi rst served’ basis.An extremely positi ve Ofsted inspecti on, with several areas rated as Outstanding in a Good report, during 2011 was accompanied by signifi cant investment in equipment. Within this, a number of new computers and additi onal developmental soft ware added to the already impressive technology opportuniti es available to the children.Best of all was the development of a large outdoor ‘play’ area, creati ng a wide range of additi onal opportuniti es for creati vity, engagement and – above all, perhaps – enjoyment. Older children from the adjacent Walgrave Primary School share this facility, as they learn about the environment, horti culture and the natural world. This interacti on, and other joint initi ati ves, helps ensure a seamless transiti on to primary school for Muddy Boots ‘graduates’.And as if all this was not enough, the on-site “Crack-a-Jacks” childcare facility can support busy and working parents pre-school from 8am and in the aft ernoons unti l 6pm.Come along and see for yourself! Call 01604 781838 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit – you will discover why our children are so happy!

Happy 40th Anniversary Barbara Hooton School of Dancing!

Read their story “Celebrating 40 years of Dancing” on page 18

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...our guide to ‘what’s on’ this EasterEaster Eggvents and Eggtivities!

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From the 5th to the 7th April, join a whole host of eggciti ng characters as they att empt to solve the mystery of Esme the Easter Bunny’s missing Easter eggs at the Underground venue at the Royal & Derngate Theatre.As you journey around the theatre on your quest, you might be lucky and fi nd Egg Tokens along the way, or you might need to use your craft skills to earn them. Tokens can be swapped for real chocolate at the Easter Eggxchange – but only if you manage to solve Esme’s eggy mystery! Showti mes: 10am, 12pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm. Tickets £6 Book online at: www.royalandderngate.co.uk

Esme’s Eggstrordinary Eggstravaganza

Mad Hatters WorkshopSwansgate Shopping Centre

Underground, Royal & Derngate Theatre

Don’t be late for a very important date! On Saturday 7th April, 11am-4pm, join in the FREE Mad Hatt ers Workshop at the Swansgate Centre. Meet a few of your favourite characters from Alice in Wonderland, get creati ve in the kiddie craft workshop and take away some fantasti c homemade Easter gift s. The tea party is guaranteed to leave the kids grinning like the Cheshire Cat.

www.swansgateshoppingcentre.com

Easter Egg TrailStanwick Lakes

Take part in an Easter Egg Trail at Stanwick Lakes any day over the Easter weekend (Fri 6th to Mon 9th April) 10am to 4pm. Follow the trail to solve the clues and win a small chocolate egg! £1 per child.

Tel: 01933 625522 www.stanwicklakes.org.uk

Easter EggstravaganzaWest Lodge Farm

On April 8th and 9th, take part in an egg hunt, egg & spoon races, egg painti ng competi ti on and meet the Easter Bunny, as well as enjoying all the usual att racti ons at West Lodge Farm.

Tel: 01536 760552www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk

Easter Sunday FundayEast Carlton Country Park

Children’s Easter Egg HuntRockingham Castle

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Fun and games for all the family at East Carlton Park on Sunday 8th April from 12 noon to 4pm. Egg and spoon races, egg rolling competi ti on, egg painti ng, easter bonnet competi ti on, car boot, raffl e, tombola, stalls, bouncy castle and mini fun fair. Admission FREE!

Tel: 01536 263946

On Sunday 8th and Monday 9th April, 12 noon to 5pm, enjoy a wonderful family day out at Rockingham Castle with a children’s Easter egg hunt (tokens in exchange for eggs), children’s ‘bird’ search and family quiz. Wentworth the Griffi n’s Lost Gold quiz.Event & Castle: Adults £9, Senior Citi zens £8, Children £5, Family ti cket (2+2) £23.

Tel: 01536 770240www.rockinghamcastle.com

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Eggstreme EasterTwinlakes Theme Park

From the 31st March to the 15th April the “Eggstreme Easter” event will be on at Twinlakes Family Theme park in Melton Mowbray. This event includes free chocolate egg hunts, craft workshops, lamb feeding and egg collecti ng. With special guest appearance from Peppa Pig and George on the 6th April.

Tel: 01664 567777Tel: www.twinlakespark.co.uk

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Enjoy a ride behind Thomas this Easter weekend at Nene Valley Railway. Thomas pulls the train to Yarwell and back in a 20 minute round trip. When you arrive at Yarwell Stati on you are able to get off the train and watch Thomas shunti ng around, so he can pull the train back to Wansford. Adults £7, children £4, under 3s free

Tel: 01780 784444www.nvr.org.uk

For further details please call the Nene Valley Railway on 01780 784444 or visit our website www.nvr.org.uk

Wansford Station (next to the A1), Stibbington Peterborough PE8 6LR. Registered Charity No 263617

Thomas Events March – May 2012

Mum drives THOMAS March 18th

Thomas' Mother's Day – Why not bring Mum to drive Thomas to the tunnel and back

Easter with THOMAS April 7th, 8th & 9th

Easter with Thomas, bring the children down during the school holidays to ride behind Thomas

THOMAS’ Bank Holiday Specials May 5th, 6th & 7th & June 2nd – 5th

Bring the children down to ride behind their favourite engine, Thomas

Big Bunny Easter Egg HuntSacrewell Farm

On the 24th and 25th March and from the 31st March to the 15th April, visitors can hop onboard the bumpy Tractor Ride to the Enchanted Wood, hunt for eggs and meet Sacrewell’s Easter Bunny to receive their very own chocolate gift ! Other acti viti es include bott le feeding baby lambs, pony grooming and duck racing. The Easter Egg Hunt is £3 per child and £1.50 for accompanying adults. Please note that normal Farm admission also applies. Opening hours: 9.30am to 5pm

Tel: 01780 782254 www.sacrewell.org.uk

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Clubs & Classes

To advertise your Club or Class here call:0845 6439687

or [email protected]

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Classes in Rushden, Irthlingborough, Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby

& Northampton

Classes from age 2 upwards Special parent & tots classes Have fun and make friends

Contact Phillip on:0800 988 7986 or 07770 622776

[email protected]

Lunch time and evening classes

Li’l Dynos

Martial Arts Based Exercise and Fun Games

We are all built for greatness

Nothing is more rewarding than watching a childlearning new skills, keeping fit and loving everyminute of it! That’s why more and more parentsare bringing their children along to our trainingsessions.APPROVED FOOTBALL TRAINING FOR KIDSFROM 2 YEARS TO 5TH BIRTHDAY.

N substitute

www.littlekickers.co.uk

Call

[email protected]

01604 211249

Come and join in the Music Makers funsinging-movement-instruments-puppets

For babies to pre-schoolers CRANFORD VILLAGE HALL

Mondays at 10am, 11am & 2pmMAWSLEY CENTRE

Wednesdays at 10.30am & 11.30amTITCHMARSH PAVILION

Thursdays at 10am45-minute sessions cost £4 per child

and £2 per subsequent sibling

Music Makers birthday parties available

MUSIC MAKERS

BOOKING ESSENTIALContact Naomi:

Tel: 07815 293893 Email: [email protected]

Find us on Facebook at Music Makers Northants

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What is Infant Aquatics?Infant Aquatics is an established baby and toddler swim school, focusing on the gentle birthlight approach to baby swimming.

What is the aim of a course?To teach you new skills including invaluable safety skills. This will develop your child’s confidence and ability as they move towards independent swimming. Courses are progressive and through our unique techniques we will help to develop your baby’s natural ability to swim.

Talk us through a typical lessonLessons are interactive with adult and child in the pool together, normally with a maximum of eight in a group. The activities are adapted to suit your baby’s age, experience and development stage. The half hour lessons are playful and always focusing on baby and encouraging them to progress at their own pace.All activities have a specific teaching aim which we make fun through a series of songs, rhymes and games, appealing to a child’s natural sense of curiosity and play.

What are the benefits?In the water babies use more muscles and can move freely without restriction. This means they develop more muscle tone and strength which can exercise the joints making them more flexible. It is also reported that babies who swim regularly often have improved appetites and sleeping patterns.Spending quality one to one time with total focus on each other in the pool, having fun and special relaxed time together is extremely beneficial to baby and parent and can help the bonding process. Many of the moves and techniques used promote skin to skin contact, closeness, trust and touch.Social benefits include strong communication, interaction and learning to share.Drowning is still a high cause of infant fatality,

however it is believed that if children are familiar with the aquatic environment from an early age they will remain relaxed and have a better chance of survival if they were ever in a dangerous situation near water.

What ages are the classes for?3 months to 4½ years old

When and where do you run classes?Classes run on most days of the week and we use the following venues:

Balance Health Club, Kettering • Diana’s Health Club, Wellingborough • Hinwick College, near Poddington• Rowangate Primary school, W’boro • Scott Bader, Wollaston• Top Notch Health Club, Sol Central, N’ton•

About the coursesSwimming courses need to be pre-booked. A course generally runs for 12 weeks, in line with the school term. Each course is tailored to your baby’s age group ensuring full focus on their developmental stage.A typical course will cost approximately £102 (can be paid in two parts). Each lesson is for half an hour.For more information:

For Kettering contact:Carly Parton on 01858 565713

For other venues contact: Melanie Hammond on 01933 223458

www.infantaquatics.co.uk

Featured Class: Infant Aquatics Baby and Toddler swimming has become a very popular activity in the UK and research has shown babies who swim are far better developed socially, mentally and physically. Teaching your baby the joys of swimming is a bonding and fun experience for both parent and child. Through gentle encouragement and lots of praise you will soon see your baby’s progress.

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Infant AquaticsBaby & toddler swimming courses

Small, friendly classes from three months to five years. Building life long safety skills using our holistic approach in a fun environment.

Kettering area call 01858 565 713

Northampton & Wellingborough area call 01933 223 458

www.infantaquatics.co.uk

For more information contact Sarah on: 07956 597748

or email: [email protected]

Boogie TotsDance based exercise for any child who can

walk and wiggleMany styles of dance will be touched on including Disco/Freestyle, Ballet, Tap, Ballroom and Latin.

Parents are required to stay with their children and will be actively encouraged to join in also!!!

Thursdays 1 - 1.45pm Fridays 9.45 - 10.30am

Footz Ballroom, Latin and Disco/Freestyle classes

for children aged 4-159-10am First Footz 4-7yr olds

10-11am Fancy Footz 8-11yr olds

www.footloosedanceschool.com

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Clubs and Classes TimetableGot a slot to fill in your weekly schedule and wondering what’s on? Well this timetable should help. Please be sure to book your child on the class before turning up (unless otherwise stated). If contact details aren’t supplied there will be an advert for the class in this issue where you can find more information.

Mondays

Parent & Toddler Swimming9.30 to 10.30am or 10.30 to 11.30am at Corby East Midlands International Pool. Drop in.

Jenny’s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school SwimmingAt the Holiday Inn. All lessons last for 30 minutes.10am 3 year olds, 10.30am 3 year olds, 11am 1 & 2 year olds, 11.30am 1 to 1 lessons, 12pm adults, 12.30pm 1 to 1 lessons

Corby &Surrounding Area

Sing and Sign Stage 110am to 11am in Great Oakley Village Hall. For 6 to 15 months.

Parent & Toddler Swimming1pm to 2pm or 2pm to 3pm at Corby East Midlands International Pool. Booking not required.Tots & Tiddlers (Pre-school Gymnastics)At Lodge Park Sports Centre. Booking advisable on all sessions. Call 01536 400033.10 to 10.45am for under 2s11 to 11.45am for 2 to 3 year olds1 to 1.45pm for 3 to 4 year olds1.45 to 2.30pm for 3 to 4 years

Jenny’s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school SwimmingAt the Holiday Inn. All lessons 30 mins. 10am for 1 & 2 year olds, 10.30am 1 to 1 lessons.

Little Kickers At Lodge Park Sports Centre. “Junior Kickers” for 2 to 3.5 year olds, 10.10 to 10.55am.“Mighty Kickers” for 3.5 years olds to 5th Birthday, 11.05 to 11.50am

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

Mondays

Sign and SignAt The Woodcroft Scout Centre, London RoadStage 1 (6 to 15 mths) 10 to 11am or 11am to 12pmStage 2 (15mths to 2.5yrs) 12 - 1pm

Infant Aquatics Swimming10am-12pm at Balance Health Club. Each class 30 minutes. For children aged 3 months to 4.5 yrs.Starlight Dance “Munchkins”4 to 5pm at Starlight Dance & Musical Theatre School, High Street. For 2 to 6 year olds.

Kindermusik (Music & Movement)At Counties Community Centre. ‘Our time’ for 15 mths to 3 years, 9.15 to 10am‘Village Babies’ from birth to 15 mths, 10.15 to 11amInfant Aquatics Swimming10am-12pm at Balance Health Club. Each class 30 minutes. For children aged 3 mths to 4.5 yrs.Beginners Ballet & Tap (Barbara Hooton School of Dance)3.40 to 4.40pm at The Britannia Club, Burton Latimer.Starlight Dance “Munchkins”4 to 5pm at Starlight Dance & Musical Theatre School, High Street. For 2 to 6 year olds.

Kindermusik (Music & Movement)‘Our time’ for 15 mths to 3yrs, 9.30 to 10.15am at the Counties Community CentreBallet, Tap & Freestyle Dancing with Inspire Dance 5-6pm at Weekly Village Hall. For 3 to 6 year olds.Childrens Street Dance with Inspire Dance 6.05-6.55pm at Weekly Village Hall. For 4 to 13 year olds.

Kindermusik At Counties Community Centre. ‘Our time’ for 15 months to 3 years, 9.15 to 10am‘Village Babies’ from 0 to 15 months, 10.15 to 11amInfant Aquatics Swimming10am-12pm at Balance Health Club. Each class 30 minutes. Mucky Pups Arts and Crafts1 to 2pm at North Park Pavilion. For pre-school children.Starlight Dance Ballet & Tap4-4.30pm ballet, 4.30-5pm Tap, at Starlight Dance, High Street. For 2 to 6 year olds.

Bubble Babies Swimming8.45am to 1.15pm at Kingsley School Hydrotherapy Pool. 30 min classes for 0 to 5 year oldsStagecoach Theatre Arts SchoolAt Brambleside Primary School.Early Stage Class for 4-6year olds, 9.30 to 11am or 2 to 3.30pm. Main schools 6 to 18 year olds, 10am to 1pm or 2.30 to 5.30pm. Little Kickers At Southfield School for GirlsJunior Kickers for 2 to 3.5 year olds, 9.15 to 10amMighty Kickers for 3.5 to 5 years, 10.10-10.55am or 11.05-11.50am.Infant Aquatics Swimming12-1.30pm at Balance Health Club. Each class 30 minutes. Zumbatomic (Inspire Dance)11am-12pm at Weekly Village Hall. For 4 to 12 year oldsMusical Theatre (Inspire Dance)12-1pm at Weekly Village Hall. For 4 to 13 year olds

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

Little Kickers At Bishop Stopford SchoolJunior Kickers for 2 to 3.5 year olds, 9.15 to 10amMighty Kickers for 3.5 years olds to 5th Birthday, 10.10 to 10.55amMega Kickers for 5 year olds to 7th Birthday, 11.05 to 11.55am.

Sundays

Kettering & Surrounding Area

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Jenny’s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school SwimmingAt Montsaye Sports Centre. 10am 1 & 2year olds, 10.30am 2 & 3 year olds, 11am under 12 months

Tuesdays

Jenny’s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school SwimmingAt Montsaye Sports Centre. 12.15 to 12.45pm 9 to 18 months12.45 to 1.15pm for 2 & 3 years

Fridays

Jenny’s Dolphins Baby & Pre-school SwimmingAt Montsaye Sports Centre. 12.15 to 12.45pm for 1 year olds12.45 to 1.15pm for 3 year olds1.15 to 1.45pm for 1 year olds1.45 to 2.15pm for adults

Sundays

MondaysMucky Pups Arts and Craft s Club1 to 2pm at North Park Pavilion. For any pre-school childrenLitt le Kickers At Desborough Leisure CentreJunior Kickers for 2 to 3.5 year olds, 3.40 to 4.25pm

Parent & Tot Swimming8 to 9.15am at Splash Leisure Pool. 0 to 5 year oldsMini GymAt Pemberton Centre for 2.5 to 5 year olds. 9.30 to 10.30am, 10.45 to 11.45am or 1.30 to 2.30pmBoogie Tots (Footloose Dance)1 to 1.45pm in the Functi on room of Higham Ferrers Working Mens Club. For all walking pre-schoolers!Gymnasti cs4 to 6pm at Pemberton Centre for 4+ year olds.

Thursdays

Parent & Tot Swimming8 to 9am at Splash Leisure Pool. 0 to 5 yearsJumpin’ Jax (Movement and Play)9.30 to 11am at Pemberton Centre. For 0 to 5 years.Boogie Tots (Footloose Dance)9.45 to 10.30am, Functi on room of Higham Ferrers Working Mens Club. For all walking pre-schoolers!Sign and SignFair Building, Park Road Bapti st Church, Rushden. Stage 2 (15mths to 2.5yrs) 10 to 11am. Stage 1 (6 to 15 mths) 11am-12pm

Fridays

Parent & Tot Swimming8 to 9.15am at Splash Leisure Pool. 0 to 5 year oldsMini Music2-2.45pm at Pemberton Centre. For 0 to 3 year olds

Wednesdays

Parent & Tot Swimming8 to 9.30am at Splash Leisure Pool. For 0 to 5 yearsJumpin’ Jax9.30 to 11am at Pemberton Centre. For 0 to 5 years.

Mondays

Parent & Tot Swimming8 to 9.15am at Splash Leisure Pool. 0 to 5 year oldsMini Music1.15-2pm at Pemberton Centre. For 0 to 3 year oldsGymnasti cs5 to 6pm at Pemberton Centre for 4+ year olds.

Tuesdays

Rothwell & Desborough

Rushden & Higham Ferrers

Parent & Tot Swimming9 to 10am at The Nene Centre. For 0 to 5 year olds

Thursdays

Jumpin’ Jax 1 to 2.30pm at The Nene Centre. For 0 to 5 years.Gymnasti cs4-5pm at Nene Centre. Ages 4+

Fridays

Parent & Tot Swimming9 to 10am at The Nene Centre. For 0 to 5 year oldsJumpin’ Jax11am to 12.30pm at The Nene Centre. For 0 to 5 years.

Wednesdays

Parent & Tot Swimming9 to 10am at The Nene Centre. For 0 to 5 year olds

Mondays

Ready, Steady Dance 10 to 11am at The Nene Centre for 3 to 4 year olds

Saturdays

Wellingborough & Surrounding Area

Baby Yoga with Aqualight Babies1.30pm at Redwell Leisure centre. Classes from 0 months to crawling.Infant Aquati cs Swimming9.30-12pm at Diana’s Health & Fitness & 3.30-5.30pm at Rowansgate Primary School. Classes 30 mins. Beginners Ballet & Tap(Barbara Hooton School of Dance)4 to 5pm at Vicarage Farn Community Centre, W’boro and Methodist Church Hall, Irthlingborough

Tuesdays

Infant Aquati cs Swimming11.30am to 1.30pm at Hinwick College, Poddington and 3.30-5.30pm at Rowangate Primary School. Classes 30 mins.

Mondays

Infant Aquati cs Swimming10.30am-12pm at Diana’s Health & Fitness. Each class 30 mins.

Fridays

Infant Aquati cs Swimming9.30-10.30am at Rowngate Primary School and 3-5.30pm at Scott Bader Pool, Wollaston. Each class 30 mins.Beginners Ballet & Tap(Barbara Hooton School of Dance)9 to 10am at The Mission Room, Finedon.

Saturdays

NB We plan to alternate the Clubs and Classes Timetable with the Parent & Tot Group Directory each issue. Next issue will therefore see the return of the Parent & Tot Group directory.

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Tell us about Starlight Dance..Starlight Dance and Musical Theatre School is Kettering’s largest national winning dance school. Offering p r o f e s s i o n a l training for ages 2 years up to professional level.

Many of our students have gone on to work professionally or gone on to study at London dance schools such as Italia Conti, Urdang Academy, LSMT, Millenium Dance and more!What classes do you offer?ISTD Tap, Ballet & Modern, Jazz, Street, Hip Hop, Commercial Dance, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Theatre Skills, Drama, Acting Technique, Physical Theatre, Choirs, Vocal Coaching & Piano Lessons! We also have award winning show teams performing two large professional standard shows a year.What is the aim of the classes?All our classes offer a high standard of training specially designed for different age groups. Our students are given many opportunities from local charity performances to large production shows, competitions and most recently a West End showcase in London’s ‘Her Majesty’s Theatre’. The most important thing to us is that our students are receiving the highest standard training whilst having fun.Talk us through a typical classOur classes are structured to get the best from our students. Our infant classes are all about making dance fun and interesting. Our ‘Munchkins’ show team class will start with an energetic and fun warm up which the children love! The rest of the time will be used to rehearse for our large shows in which our Munchkin’s perform songs from musical theatre and Disney shows. We end our Munchkins class with a ‘Goodbye’ song in which the children

say thank you and goodbye to one another building relationships between themselves and the teachers.How do the classes benefit children?Our classes benefit the children on many levels. Confidence is a main benefit along with learning the basic skills preparing them for the next step in their training. Our Ballet classes in particular are a huge benefit to children as it gives them a perfect grounding & discipline to take with them through life.What ages are the classes for?Classes are for children aged 2 up to adult professional level.When and where do you run classes?All classes are held in our own studios:57 to 61 High Street, Kettering, NN16 9BDWe hold classes for all ages & abilities however our pre-primary classes are as follows:‘Munchkins’ (Musical Theatre & Modern Show Team) Ages 2 to 6. Mon 4pm to 5pm or Wed 4pm to 5pm. £3ISTD Twinkle Toes Ballet Ages 2 to 6. Fri 4pm to 4.30pm. £1.50ISTD Tiny Tappers Ages 2 to 6. Fri 4.30pm to 5pm. £1.50‘Building Blocks Drama’ Ages 2 to 6. Thurs 4pm to 5pm. £3

Our full timetable can be found on our website: www.starlightdance.net

How much does a class cost?Prices range from £1.50 to £6 depending on the duration of the class.

Contact Details: Principal & Director: Jacc Batch BA(Hons)Head of Technique: Claire Jackson AISTDHead of Theatre Skills: Gemma Gascoine BA(Hons)Musical Director: Vicki Becks

Tel: 01536 601545 or 07765 818189Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.starlightdance.net

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Barbara HootonSchool of Dancing

Ballet and Tap Classes Burton Latimer, Earls Barton, Finedon, Irthlingborough and Wellingborough

Principal: Barbara Allebone M.N.A.T.D

Telephone: 01933 663225 07788 710144

www.barbarahootonschoolofdancing.co.uk

Keep Fit Classes for Mums

Celebrating 40 Years of Dancing

At the Barbara Hooton School of Dancing we are celebrati ng our 40th anniversary, and presenti ng a Display of Dancing at the Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, on Friday 25th May at 7.30 pm and Saturday 26th May at 2.30 pm. I have been privileged to run the school all these years and, with my teachers, am looking forward to the future with joy.I qualifi ed to teach ballet and tap in the late sixti es, danced professionally for a few years and was a dancer with the famous troupe of Tiller Girls in Paris. I bought the Audrey Gale School of Dancing, where I had trained, and set up the Barbara Hooton School of Dancing in 1971. Having the studio in Earls Barton, I ran classes for Ballet and Tap and Keep Fit and I started to run similar classes in Finedon.I married the next year and then started classes in Titchmarsh and Burton Lati mer. Student teachers Gail Hyde and Fiona Lawman kept classes going when my daughters were born, and later Gaynor Smith and Wendy Bett s duly qualifi ed and joined me in expanding the school. Gaynor is now in charge of the Earls Barton classes and Wendy runs the classes in Wellingborough. Nicola Large runs the classes in Irthlingborough and Finedon. Nicola’s twin daughters are already keen litt le dancers!We have been successful in exams throughout the years, creati ng no less than ten qualifi ed teachers, including Valene, Siobhan, my daughter Katy and my niece Emily. I now have two beauti ful granddaughters, Isobel and Harriet, so am hopeful for the future!Over the decades we have raised thousands of pounds for charity with our dancing displays donati ng to a wide range of chariti es from Cysti c Fybrosis, A.R.C. to The Army Benevolent Fund, Macmillan Cancer, Crazy Hats, Kett ering General Hospital’s Baby Unit, The Renal Unit at John Radcliff e Hospital, N.S.P.C.C., The Caring and Sharing Trust.This next show is for Breakthrough Breast Cancer once again. We know there are so many worthwhile causes and would like to help them all, but as we are dancing school, and are mostly female, it seems an obvious charity for us. It would be nice to think we have helped in some small way to combat this awful disease.Everyone takes part in the show, from the youngest, newest pupils to the older, more experienced ones! Show ti ckets are available from the Castle Box Offi ce on 01933 220007For informati on on classes please visit our web site or call me on 01933 663225.

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Jenny’s DolphinsBaby & Pre-school swimming lessonsClasses in Rothwell and CorbyPrices from only £5.50 per lessonInstructor in the water Average of 4 children per class

Call: 07821 646451Email: [email protected]

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1 to 1 tuition available

Wednesdays between

10.30am & 1pm at Corby

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New Soccer Courses Starting in Kettering and Wellingborough

Summer Workshop 6th to 10th August for 4-18 year olds

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Our Time Toddlers Classes Turn ordinary music classes in to an extraordinary journey with themed based programmes where you and your toddler discover

the joy of music, movement, dance and drama. Foster creativity and promoting self control, as well as having a big impact on your child’s sense of positive self esteem

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Our classes are for lap babies, crawlers and walkers. It incorporates and provides families a special place for learning and connecting with other parents through music and movement.

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Events Diary

Tue 6thNature Tots at Fermyn Woods Country Park. 10-11.30am. £3.Wed 7thNature Tots at Irchester CP. 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm. Book.Sat 10th“The Owl and the Pussycat” at The Core at Corby CubeSun 11thMake a Mothers Day Card at Stanwick Lakes. 1pm to 4pm.Wed 14thNature Tots at Barnwell CP. 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm. Book. Sun 18thMothering Sunday“Mums Drive Thomas!” at Nene Valley RailwayMother’s Day Sunday lunch at West Lodge Farm. Free primrose for all mothers.Wed 21st to Sun 25th“Cinderella on Ice” at The Royal and Derngate TheatreThu 22ndPeppa Pig at the Newlands Centre, Kettering.Sat 24th“A Bird In Your Ear” at The Castle Theate. 11am & 2pm.Fri 30thSchools close for EasterSat 31stBubbles Babies Underwater Photoshoot. 01604 780244

March

April

MayThu 5th to Sat 7th “Esme’s Eggstrordinary Eggstravaganza”, Underground at the Royal & DerngateFri 6th Mad Hatters Tea Party at the Swansgate Centre, W’boro. Meet Peppa Pig and George at Twinlakes Family Theme ParkSun 8th Easter SundaySun 8th & Mon 9th Easter Eggstravaganza at West Lodge Farm. Thu 12th “Wild about Woodcraft” at Stanwick Lakes. 11am to 4pmFri 13th “Chris and Pui” at The Derngate Theatre. 11.30am & 2pm. Tickets £10.Mon 16th “The Chuckle Brothers” at The Lighthouse Theatre. Sat 21st “Muttnik: First Dog in Space” at The Core at Corby Cube. 11am & 2pm. Tickets £5.50.

“Is That a Balloon?” at The Castle Theatre. Perfect for 3-7 year olds. 11am & 2pm.

Firetree Photography Bluebell Wood Photoshoot. Thu 26th Rastamouse at the Newlands Centre, KetteringThu 26th to Sat 28th “The Gruffalo” at The Milton Keynes Theatre. Tickets £10.

Tue 1stNature Tots at Fermyn Woods Country Park. 10-11.30am. £3.Wed 2ndNature Tots at Irchester CP. 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm. Book.Fri 4thOpen Day at Northampton High SchoolSat 5th to Mon 7thPirate Treasure Trail at West Lodge Farm. Thomas Bank Holiday Specials at Nene Valley RailwayWed 9thNature Tots at Barnwell CP. 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm. Book.Fri 11th to Sun 13thWaendel Walk Weekend in Wellingborough.Sat 12th“The Hare and The Tortoise” at The Core at Corby Cube. Sat 19thSpend a day in the life of an Iron Age family at Stanwick Lakes 11am to 4pm.Sat 19th & Sun 20thAlthorp Country Fair. 10am to 5pm. Family entertainment.Fri 25th & Sat 26thA Display of Dancing by the Barbara Hooton School of Dancing. The Castle Theatre.Sat 26th & Sun 27thSpring Craft Fayre at Stanwick Lakes. 11am to 4pm.Mon 28th to Fri 1stOpen Week at St Peters SchoolThu 31stFireman Sam at the Newlands Centre, Kettering

Check out our Easter “What’s On” guide on pages 8 to 9 for more activities & events

Thu 5th Little Readers Storytime Club, Jigaw Barn at Mocha Mama. 1.45 to 2.30pm. Must book.

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So Much More Than A Coffee Shop...

It’s hard to believe it’s only been two

and a half years since Mocha Mama in Kettering first opened its doors. As a warm, welcoming place for expectant mothers and those with young children to meet with friends and family, the coffee shop has developed and expanded in the last couple of years providing a lifeline to many wondering what to do and where to go in the week.If you haven’t been to Mocha Mama yet, where have you been?!? If you haven’t been for a while then you need to go again - you’ll be amazed at the changes that have taken place. The coffee shop itself has moved to a new, bigger barn directly behind the old one. The ground floor is a peaceful haven for expectant mothers or those with young babies and the first floor is the ‘toddler area’ where those with slightly older, more mobile children and mixed groups can sit and relax and not worry about disturbing others. There are plenty of toys in the toddler area to keep the little ones entertained and tables, chairs and comfy sofas for the grown-ups. As ever Mocha Mama stocks a delicious range of light lunches, snacks and cakes for adults and children, as well as a wide selection of hot and cold drinks. Waitress service is available for those seated on the first floor so you don’t even need to leave your seat to order!

Mocha Mama is so much more than just a coffee shop though with an ever expanding timetable of events and activities – far too many to describe in detail here so we’ve provided a list below. Some activities take place in the new Mocha Mama and others in the original Mocha Mama barn, renamed

‘Jigsaw Barn’, which has been converted into a studio, shop and general cafe. The shop stocks many useful baby toys and products, including Sophie the Giraffe of which Mocha Mama is the only local stockist! They also stock

local produce such as vegetables and milk.Mocha Mama is still available to hire for parties and is a popular venue for both birthdays and christenings. They offer various packages from just room hire to whole venue hire with a full catering and drinks service. They are very flexible and will try to accommodate your requirements. The Studio in the Jigsawn Barn is also available for hire if you run a class or group and are looking for a venue.So what are you waiting for? Get yourself along to Mocha Mama and see what all the fuss is about! Mocha Mama is open Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 4pm. Jigsaw Barn is open Tue to Sat, 10am to 4pm. If you have any queries you can pop in and speak to them or call or text them on 07929 483437. If visiting as a large group (4 or more) then it’s best to book a table in advance to ensure you’re seated together. You can simply text them to book.

Mocha Mama over 2 years on

Activities and Events at Mocha Mama and Jigsaw Barn:

Weekly Monthly Ad-hocNew Mums & Breastfeeding Group Portrait Photographer (Firetree Photography) Bra fitting Service (by appointment)

“Multiples” Coffee Morning Little Readers Children’s Storytime Club Craft & Cup Cake Decorating Classes

“Bumps” Coffee Morning My Baby Memories hand & footprint keepsakes Antenatal Classes

Toddler Time Craft Club Smallprint Fingerprint Jewellery

Daisy Baby Massage & Yoga Colic Clinc

Hartbeeps multi-sensory sessions Mums in Business Group

Baby’cise classes Table Top Sale

Fitbug & Buggy Fit Sessions

To keep up to date with all the latest goings on follow Mocha Mama on Facebook and Twitter: @mmkettering. To sign up to receive their newsletter email: [email protected].

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a predominantly adult resort can be hard work! DO choose self-catering accommodati on. You’ll have more space, separate bedrooms and cooking faciliti es for preparing meals you know your children will eat at a ti me when they want to eat. If you prefer to eat out you can sti ll do that of course but at least you have both opti ons.DO make sure there are plenty of things for children to do. If you go somewhere too remote you’ll fi nd you’re spending all your ti me entertaining the children which can be exhausti ng. Theme parks and farms are great but acti viti es needn’t cost a fortune. Free acti viti es such as a beach or park can be just as much fun.DO pick a desti nati on that has something for the adults too. Entertaining the children and

With spring just around the corner it’s around this ti me of year that most of

us start thinking about our summer holiday and where we’d like to take the family. The holidays we used to enjoy before we had children are oft en no longer possible – sunbathing on the beach with a book, sampling the local cuisine and night life, touring the sights on foot – whatever ‘your thing’ was, chances are it’s completely impracti cal with children in tow. Holidaying with children is a whole diff erent ball game but with careful planning, and a willingness to adapt, holidays can be just as enjoyable and relaxing as they used to be. In fact you’ll probably fi nd holidays are suddenly a lot more fun… Tips for choosing your holiday:DO book a family friendly resort or campsite. Trying to entertain and control children at

Part 1: Choosing your Family Holiday

Self-Catering in France…

“We like to book self-catering holiday cott ages. We’ve tried the UK and abroad and French gîtes with pools are the ones that have ti cked all the boxes for us so far. We go away with another family who have similar aged children so there is ready made entertainment for all of us! We tend to go for country style houses with a pool and garden for the kids to run around. The gites we have found have lovely features: big kitchens and dining areas, a BBQ and good outdoor dining space, plenty of bathrooms and good sized bedrooms that work for the dynamics of the families. We like to be in a village locati on but not too far from local shops and other ameniti es such as a lake or beach. We fi nd this provides almost everything the kids need to have a good ti me and of course they have each other! The last holiday was with 3 families, 7 children in total, so never a dull moment!”Advantages:

• Generally relaxing • You can go at your own pace and eat and drink what and when you like • You can be fl exible with travel arrangements choosing to fl y or drive • More chance of good weather in France • Experiencing a diff erent culture and cuisineDisadvantages:• Cooking and shopping for food is a chore but can be shared amongst the group • It can be diffi cult to fi nd accommodati on to suit everyone • How safe the houses are for young children can be a worry and you never really know unti l you get there. The good thing is that French houses always have to have gates to their pools • If the weather isn’t good entertaining the children can be tricky!

Dawn, Mum to Eloise, 4, and Oliver, 2.

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ensuring they have a good time is crucial but it’s your holiday too so make sure there is also something for you, be it sights to see, a spa, golf course, evening entertainment or whatever you enjoy.DON’T pick anywhere super hot. Keeping children well protected in the sun can be difficult and hence stressful so pick somewhere sunny and warm rather than roasting hot. UV sun suits are a great idea.DO holiday with another family. Holidaying with friends who also have children can really add to the fun. The children have other children to play with and you can still have a social life in the evenings once the children are in bed enjoying your friends’ company or taking it in turns to babysit for each other. DO take the grandparents! An extra pair of hands (or two) can be invaluable, particularly on holiday. Grandparents love spending time with the grandchildren and most would be delighted to be invited along. They may even babysit once or twice for you allowing you to have a night out!

DO pick a beach holiday rather than a pool. With very young children a beach is usually safer and more relaxing than lounging around a pool. There’s no danger of the children falling in the pool if you’re momentarily distracted, and the sand is great for entertaining children - hours of fun building sandcastles together! Once they’re bored with the sand paddle in the sea and jump waves together.DON’T give up breastfeeding! If you’re still breastfeeding your baby don’t give up before the holiday. Breastfeeding is so much easier if going abroad – no need to worry about sterilising, water purity, bottle warming etc.DO pick somewhere with washing facilities. Although you don’t really want to be doing laundry on your holiday it can make things easier – you won’t need to pack as much or worry about your children keeping their clothes cleanDO go in school term time if you can. It will be a whole lot cheaper and far less busy.

Activity Heaven at Center Parcs…

“We have been to Center Parcs in England for the past 4 years, trying a couple of the different sites - Longleat Forest and Elveden Forest. Each site is a self-contained village with everything you need for a family holiday. There’s a choice of accommodation from a simple basic apartment to a tree house complete with hot tub and games rooms. We usually stay in a Woodland Lodge, it has everything you need for day to day living, plenty of space, modern and airy, very comfortable. It is self catering but there are a range of restaurants and takeaways and a well stocked supermarket on site. We like Centre Parcs because you can choose the pace of your holiday and there is a wide range of activities to entertain the children and adults including a large indoor swimming/activity pool, indoor and outdoor play areas, sports clubs and craft activities, a spa and golf course. Some activities are included in the price but others cost extra. There is also a crèche / nursery so you can have some adult time (though we haven’t used this service ourselves). ”

Advantages:• Very convenient – easy to book and prepare for • Easy to get to with short travel times • Over 200 activities to choose from, both indoor and outdoor, so children are never bored • The comfort of your own lodge with your own facilities • Family friendly restaurants on site so you don’t have to cook • Cars are not allowed on site most of the time so it’s very safe • Highchairs, cots and other equipment can be hired there or you can take your own.Disadvantages:• You are not guaranteed the weather! • It can be expensive, especially in school holidays • The extra cost for activities can mount up when your children get older.

Rachel, Mum to Ryan, 5, and Sophie, 2.

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Glamping in Guernsey...We’ve tried all sorts of different holidays but last year we

went ‘glamping’ in Guernsey which was particularly successful as a family holiday and definitely something we’d do again. With glamping the tent and equipment is already in-situ for you so it was very easy. The tent was excellent – spacious, with two bedrooms. We had a camp bed, children had a mattress on the floor or a travel cot. There was a table and chairs, and basic cooking equipment with a two hob gas stove and grill. The campsite had good bathrooms (including washing machines), a small shop, play area and swimming pool. There was plenty for the children to do with lots of outdoor space on the campsite which was safe for them to play. Guernsey itself was great for young children, lots of beaches, short scenic walks, and harbours and boats. We did lots of different things including a trip to a neighboring island.

Advantages:• Great island to visit, lovely beaches • Very exciting to travel by ferry • Lovely to introduce the children to camping (in an easy manner by having tent already there, and all the equipment provided) • Children very excited by all the things in the tent and having to walk to the bathrooms to use the loo, especially at night in the dark! • Lovely to spend so much time outside • Relatively cheap!

Disadvantages:• Journey door to door was long and we did have some travel sickness on ferry (it was quite rough!) • Bad weather would be limiting for enjoying campsite activities • Not as comfortable as a cottage or hotel (but more fun!)

Liz, Mum to Nicholas, 4, and Susannah, 18 months.

All-inclusive in the Med...Since our oldest child was just 6 months old we’ve enjoyed holidaying at the First Choice holiday villages and Thomson

family clubs within a 4 hour flight zone. We try to go to an all inclusive, 4 or 5 star hotel with good food reviews from the tour operator and trip advisor. These resorts have kids clubs with lots of different activities for children. Ours enjoyed the soft play areas, crèche facilities and mini water slides when they were younger and now enjoy the resorts that have water parks attached with water shoots and lazy rivers, high ropes and go karts. We enjoy having adult time while the children are in kids club and then family time around the pool or a trip out to see the local area and experience the different culture. There’s entertainment for children and adults in the evening too which we all enjoy.

Advantages:• Very much a family resort – holidaying with like-minded families • Good value for money • Great weather • Gives parents a break from cooking and cleaning • Equipment can be hired on arrival eg push chairs, sterilisers, nappy packs etc • Staff in the crèches and kids club are qualified and thoroughly checked using British nursery checks • Great variety of foods, the children have a choice and can try different things in the one sitting • No late night noise entertainment after 11pm

Disadvantages:• Can be very crowded in peak season/school holidays • Kids Clubs can get booked up fast (best to book in advance) • Expensive at the time of booking (but cheap when you’re out there as most of it is paid for!) • Although you’re abroad all guests tend to be British • Your accommodation is limited to 1 or 2 rooms

Colleen, Mum to Libby, 10, and Tilly, 7.

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OPEN WEEKstarting Monday 28th May 2012

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A note to Grandparents, from a Grandparent...

I am sure many of you have, like me, spent hours reading books to your litt le grandchildren with a good proporti on of that ti me looking

at pictures of farmyard animals with the inevitable questi ons: “What does a cow say? What does a horse do?” etc. The frustrati ng thing for me is, despite the fact that I live in a village surrounded by fi elds and a few farms, whichever road I take when leaving the village in a car, with some of my grandchildren in the back, we never actually see any of the animals we have been looking at in the books. Where have they all gone? I’m sure the fi elds were full of cows and sheep years ago when my children were young; am I now doomed to just looking at pictures and trying to mimic them?Well I’m happy to report that there is a soluti on to my problem in the form of West Lodge Farm. I visited it in January for the fi rst ti me, with two grandchildren aged 20 and 21 months, and what a delight it was. Here you can fi nd all the animals whose pictures the children are acquainted with, and guess what, they do all the sounds much bett er and louder than we can. Lots of young parents know about and visit the farm but they don’t always remember to tell us, so I am glad to share this informati on with other grandparents who may not know about it - or know that Tuesdays is Grandparents day when entry is FREE for OAPs!

On arrival we were given a list of the day’s acti viti es and were spoilt for choice. We started with a tractor-pulled “barrel ride” (pictured left ). Our grandson wasn’t sure about this form of transport at fi rst but aft er one circuit he loved it. We then walked around the animal enclosures and saw all sizes and colours of rabbits, sheep with their lambs, pigs in mud, cheeky goats which we fed with feed we’d bought at recepti on, and ponies. There were diff erent kinds of birds: hens, geese, others whose names I’ve forgott en and some (was it my imaginati on?) relieved looking turkeys.

We didn’t leave ourselves long enough to visit the farm, not realising that there were so many things to occupy our ti me, so we will go earlier next ti me so that the grandchildren can “meet the lambs”, cuddle the rabbits, have a pony ride, watch the piglets racing, and have longer in the outdoor play area. There are also walks and trails we have yet to pursue.If the weather isn’t great there is a small indoor play area and a classroom where children can try their hands at craft -making. There is also a restaurant on site, a “snack shack” and a gift shop.I spoke to two mums who were there, both of whom had purchased an annual membership to the farm because they said there was always plenty to do to keep the children amused, including special events put on throughout the year. They also commented how friendly and helpful all the staff were.So when you have exhausted all your ideas of how to amuse your grandchildren for the day unti l their parents pick them up, try a visit to West Lodge Farm for some “fresh air and fun”. I’m sure that, like us, you will fi nd the ti me fl ies by….and that the fresh air doesn’t just help the children to sleep bett er that night!

Enjoy a day out at West Lodge Farm Park

FREE entry for OAP’s on Tuesdays Unders 2s FREE at all ti mesWest Lodge Farm is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm.

Back Lane, Desborough, NN14 2SH www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk Tel: 01536 760552

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Little Miss GiftsLittle Miss GiftsLittle Miss GiftsPink and glittery gifts for special little girlsPink and glittery gifts for special little girlsPink and glittery gifts for special little girls

Fairy dresses, wings, wands, dolls, teddies, bags and much more

Visit us online at

www.littlemissgifts.comor visit our shop at

Wistow Rural CentreKibworth Road, Wistow, Leics, LE8 0QF

(5 miles south of Leicester, signed from the A6 at Gt Glen & Kibworth)

Tel: 0116 259 0094

Bearly Worn Children’s Clothing Agency

28a High Street Thrapston NN14 4JH

01832 732405

Babies & children’s pre-worn clothing from highstreet to designer labels.

www.bearly-worn.co.uk Like us on facebook

A selection of nursery equipment, pushchairs, carseats, etc.

Jubilee Dr Walgrave, Northamptonshire NN6 9PH Telephone: 01604 781 838

• We welcome children from 2

years 6 months to school age

• Friendly and experienced, com

mitted and caring staff

• Open Monday to Friday from

8.45 - 15.00 in school term time

• Excellent indoor and outdoor

facilities

• Government funding and child

care vouchers accepted

• Good Ofsted report with 'out

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For more information on admissions

and a prospectus call us on

01604 781838 or email

[email protected]

www.muddybootspreschool.co.uk

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Happy Mothering Sunday for the 18th March!

Time for Mum

Fancy playing rounders? The local league are always on the lookout for new play-ers and teams. If interested please con-tact Clare on 07976 828032. The new season will be starti ng April.

To advertise your business here email:

[email protected]

Party Services

No hire charges * Friendly and efficient service Competitive drinks prices * DJ also available

Tel: 01933 678540Email: [email protected]

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Open 7.30am to 6.15pm Free Nursery places for 3s & 4s (NEG funding - terms apply)

Great outdoor space & gardens Wholesome food, cooked on site

See our VIDEO on

facebook at “Acorn Day Nursery,

Burton Latimer”

Come and have your children’s shoes professionally fitted in our fun and friendly shop. There is a resident podiatrist who can also assist with any special requirements. We also stock Junior Joules clothing.

Funky Lil’ Feet

36 Huntingdon Road, Thrapston, NN14 4NQTelephone: 01832 734500Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.00-5.00pm, Sat 9.30-4.00pm

Start-riteBabybottePiedroAsterTekilouDaisy RootInch BlueRobeezGeoxSuperfitNoelBuckle My Shoe (BMS)Lelli Kelly

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Opportuniti es and advice for parents in business and those who would like to be!

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Earn a useful part-time income, or make it a full-timebusiness – you decide how busy you are!

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Give Partylite a go, earn between £50-60 for 3 hours work. People love to shop from home and staying in is the new going out, so why not take Partylite candles into your friends’ homes.

Want to find out more? Then call me for a no obligation chat You never know you might just love it!

Lisa Wrigley Tel: 07957 235293(Your local Partylite representative)

BUSINESS FOR SALEEstablished local business for sale providing physical play classes for children from 6 months to 7 years.

Equipment, van and full training included.

For more information contact Anne: Tel: 0121 585 7003

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The Time for Tots franchise offers you the chance to be your own boss with flexible working hours to fit around family life, and a high return on those working hours. Full training and ongoing support provided.

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Would you like to run your own Time for Tots magazine in your local area?

Interested? Contact us now for an informal, no obligation chat to find out more.

Mums in Business Group Mocha Mama in Kett ering hosts a ‘Mums in Business’ group on the fi rst Monday of every month. If you’re a Mum in business or if you’re thinking about starti ng your own business why not come along?The group aims to provide a child friendly environment (children are welcome!) to network with other local business mums and share experiences, skills and ti ps for success. Guest speakers are invited along from ti me to ti me to talk to the group and it gives you a chance to promote your business.To fi nd out more or to register your place, contact Sarah: [email protected]

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PerfectStart in LifeFrom Nursery to Sixth Form (3-18 years), outstanding success is achieved through a broad and challenging curriculum. In a happy, friendly environment, girls visibly grow in confidence and ability, emerging as fully rounded, educated young women.

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To make an appointment to look around or for more information either visit our website or telephone Alison on:

01832 720566www.aldwincleplaygroupbtik.com

Aldwincle PlaygroupAldwincle playgroup is a small village playgroup set in beautiful rural surroundings within the grounds of Trinity Lower School.

We take children from 2 years 6 months to school age. Grants are available for those aged from 3 years.

From September 2012 sessional places available for children from 2 years 6 months, full days for children aged 3years and over.

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Special Offers

On daily wristbandsCheapest wristband is freeMaximum saving £17.00Not valid on Bank Holiday weekendsNot valid in conjunction with any other offerCannot be used with Tesco Deal vouchersNo cash alternativeOnly one voucher per transactionPhotocopies not accepted

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Located just off the A1/A47 01780 782254

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Win Win Win!Please remember to include your name and address with your entry. All entries will be put into a draw, and the winner(s) will be the fi rst correct entries drawn at random in each competi ti on.

Win 1 of 3 Family Tickets to Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre

For your chance to win 1 of 3 family ti ckets to the farm, tell us what date Lambing Time starts at Sacrewell this Spring.

Email your answer together with your name and address to: info@ti mefortots.co.uk

Closing date: 31st May 2012 www.sacrewell.org.uk

Win 1 of 3 Family Tickets to Twinlakes Theme ParkFor your chance to win 1 of the 3 family ti ckets, simply tell us who is going to be at

Twinlakes Park on the 6th April 2012 with their younger brother.Email your answer together with your name and address to: info@ti mefortots.co.uk

Closing date: 31st May 2012 www.twinlakes.org.uk

Win a FREE Photoshoot and 10” x 8” Print and your child as the next cover model (optional)

Courtesy of Firetree PhotographyFind the words listed below, in the grid. When you’ve found them, some of the unused lett ers will spell out a hidden message. Pick them out from left to right, top to bott om, then, for your chance to win, email the hidden message (together with your name, address and phone number) to: info@ti mefortots.co.uk

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WIN a place on the new Team Dynamix Weight Loss Programme - worth £120!

Team Dynamix is the sensational new weight loss, nutrition and exercise programme. The course, designed by International Fitness Presenter, Steve Jack has been producing amazing results with

clients losing up to 24lbs in one month! During the 4-week course, you will exercise 3 times per week in a small group with clients of similar fitness standard and goals. You will be guided through

how to eat healthily, with a plentiful approach to eating the right foods. The next course starts on the 9th April

To win this amazing prize, simply email your name, contact number and your answer to:

[email protected]: “When does the next team dynamix course start”.

Closing date for the entries will be 2nd April and the accepting winner must be in a position to complete the 4 week course

In association with Balance Health Clubs, Kettering:

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Bouncy Castle!Arts & Crafts!

Story-telling!Kid’s shows! Film!

Children and

Families Festival!

Tue 5 - Thu 7 June 2012

Come and enjoy fun filled days for the whole family at The Castle!

Tuesday

Tangled (U)

Time for Tea!

(Interactive story-telling)

Bouncy Castle

Wednesday Hare and TortoiseDance Workshops

Creative, messy play!

Thursday

Punch and Judy

Puppet Making Workshop

Circus Workshops

Box Office 01933 270 007www.thecastle.org.uk