Directory

Directory

Useful businesses for both children and parents. To advertise your business call 07980118626.

Antenatal classes

The Good Birth Practice The Good Birth Practice offers hypnobirthing and antenatal workshops, resources, classes and courses. Charlotte Edun is a Birth Doula, Hypnobirthing Practitioner and Positive Birth Movement Facilitator. Find out more at www.thegoodbirthpractice.co.uk or email charlie@thegoodbirthpractice.co.uk

Nannies & childcare

Mums the Word (Kent) We provide professional and fully checked permanent or temporary: Nannies, Maternity Nurses & Night Nannies, Housekeepers & Babysitters. Visit www.mums-the-word.co.uk (follow the link to the Kent branch) Email: kent@mums-the-word.co.uk or call Kaz Cockburn on: 07545-147204

Yoga classes

Yoga By Lucy Need more “me” time? Yoga offers fantastic benefits for both physical and mental wellbeing. Fun, friendly classes for adults and teens of all abilities in Shoreham Village and Sevenoaks area. Private tuition also available. Special trial offer: 75-minute group class only £5! www.yogabylucy.co.uk or email: info@yogabylucy.co.uk

Fitness

Ante & Post Natal Exercise Fiona Sullivan Personal Training offers personalised exercise programmes delivered in your own home to meet your health and fitness goals. Specialising in ante and post natal fitness, Fiona is a level 3 qualified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor teaching PiYo, Insanity and Circuits classes in Sevenoaks. Please see the full timetable on her website: www.personaltrainersevenoaks.co.uk or email: fionasullivanpt@outlook.com or mobile: 07737565610.

Pilates

Ismini Phillips Studios Pilates, bootybarre and other classes at a new centre now open in Tonbridge. The centre at The Pavilion includes two large studios, an equipment studio, treatment room, changing rooms and small café. Ismini Phillips Studio Tonbridge, Unit 10a, The Pavilion, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1TE.For info contact ismini@ isminiphillips.com or call 07711 906750

Leisure attraction

ClipnClimb, Tonbridge Kent’s first and the world’s largest Clip n Climb is a place where climbing meets theme park in an exciting new leisure concept for ages four and up. Party packages available. ClipnClimb Tonbridge, Unit 4 Tonbridge Business Park, 2-8 Morley Road Tonbridge TN9 1RA. Visit www. clipnclimbtonbridge.co.uk or call 01732 753330

Activity/workshops

A Touch of Clay ceramics studio A Touch of Clay ceramics studio offers all sorts of creative activities, from pottery parties and half term and holiday craft activities, to creating hand and footprint mementoes in clay and silver. Try throwing a pot on the wheel. To book a slot call Jackie on O7796878371. A Touch of Clay, 61 St Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, TN13 3NY www.atouchofclay.co.uk

Clubs and Classes

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes Sevenoaks Fun-packed group keyboard tuition for kids and adults! Read, write, play and learn to LOVE music to First Grade. For children 4-8 years and new adult sessions. Free trial for kids, classes Mon am, Wed pm, Thurs am/pm plus half term & holiday workshops www.funkymonkey.info 01732 457 100 Email mail@funkymonkey.info Rugbytots Dynamic weekly play sessions for boys and girls aged 2-7 years. Our fun, structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team. Call us on 0345 3130807 to book your free taster class. New mid week classes in Paddock Wood and Tunbridge Wells. Classes run all through the summer holidays. Full details on all our classes in West Kent at www.rugbytots.co.uk Sencio leisure centres Sencio leisure centres in Sevenoaks, Edenbridge and White Oak (Swanley) offer leisure facilities 7 days a week, including swimming, children’s activities, the NR-GIZE programme of holiday activities, a regular roller disco plus children’s party packages. For information go to www.sencio.org.uk Chatty Magpie Classes Devised by a speech and language therapist, Chatty Magpie Classes for children 3+ are 45-minute classes which run every week within school hours during term-time. Based in Hildenborough, the class will engage parent and child in exciting activities that are individualised for each child’s needs. Visit www.yoohoo.org.uk for information on the classes. Arty Farty Retreat The Arty Farty Retreat in Tunbridge Wells offers classes and activities for adults and children, including the Kids Create after school club, The Little Artist’s Club for pre-schoolers, and workshops in learning to draw and paint for adults. Parties also available. Info at www.artyfartyretreat.co.uk

Summer Holiday kids activities

Tutoring

Sevenoaks Tutoring Centre We offer professional tuition from fully qualified teachers and tailored work plans to address your child’s needs. We can help your child build confidence and improve results. To find out more about the services we provide, and book a free assessment, please visit our website www.sevenoaks-tutoring.co.uk or contact us on 01732 453657. Windsor Tutoring 11+ preparation Summer course: Diagnostic mock test: Sunday 21 July, Revision Course: 29 July - 1 August 9am - 12pm, Final mock test: 2 August. All sessions are held at Langton Green Village Hall Speldhurst Road, Tunbridge Wells TN3 0JJ Visit www.windsortutoring.com or contact Louisa on 07517 861487 or at louisawindsor@outlook.com

Independent Schools

Russell House School Otford, Sevenoaks TN14 5QU Friendly and high achieving co-educational prep school for children aged 2-11 years. www.russellhouseschool.co.uk 01959 522352 Beechwood Sacred Heart School Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD Set within 21 acres of grounds, Beechwood is a co-educational, day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18. www.beechwood.org.uk 01892 532747

Our next issue is our July/August 2019 magazine. Look out for local news and activities plus our bumper What’s On guide of days out and family events. To find out about advertising please email editor@familieswestkent.co.uk or call 07980118626. Deadline for July/August 2019 issue is June 1.

Peform Summer Camp We’re off to see the wizard this summer, as we sing and dance our way down the yellow brick road in our Wizard of Oz holiday courses. With colourful costumes, uplifting songs and dazzling dancing, your child will have the best fun of the summer as we bring this story to life. Book online at perform.org.uk/wizard Age range: 4-10 years. Dates: 29 July 2019 - 31 July 2019 & 12 August 2019 - 14 August 2019. Three-day courses. 10am to 3pm each day. Venue: The Parish Church of St Luke, Eardley Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1XT Contact: T: 020 7255 9120 enquiries@perform.org.uk Barracudas Activity Day Camps Barracudas are running activity day camps for children aged 4.5 years –14 years for the summer holidays at Walthamstow Hall in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Grammar School, and summer holiday camps at Maidstone Grammar School. Call 01480 467567 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk