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Clubs and Classes Directory
Arts, Crafts & Cookery
Regular clubs, classes and out of school activities give your child a chance to shine and for you to have fun together, and there really is plenty of variety to choose from. Here are a few of our favourites, for babies, toddlers and school-aged children. For more clubs and classes in your area, check out familiesonline.co.uk Developmental Classes (See also our Music & Movement section)
Shichida UK brain-training programme, designed to bring out the genius in every child. Activities are aimed at 0-6 year olds, and improve concentration, memory skills, general knowledge, musical ability and more. Hourlong classes take place in Reading once a week, with parents accompanying their children. For more information and to book: shichidauk.com, contact@shichidauk.com, 07774 523660
kerraleigh@hartbeeps.com. For Windsor, Burnham, Maidenhead, Woodley, Earley, and Wokingham contact Liz on 07985 935662 or email liz@hartbeeps.com Portuguese Language Club – offering tuition to help you talk fluently in Portuguese, but we don’t stop there. For us, it’s all about you and ensuring that you enjoy your stay with us whilst also making sure that your Portuguese language skills are vastly improved. We offer a range of services to suit all needs; including one-to-one and group lessons, in-school clubs, holiday Portuguese and GSCE and A Level tuition. Based in Tilehurst, Berkshire. Contact Maria on 07427630331, 0118 942 4591, info@portugueselanguageclub.co.uk, portugueselanguageclub.co.uk BilinguaSing Wokingham – award-winning bilingual sensory music & movement classes with Spanish or French singing for babies (from 1 month), toddlers and pre-school children. BilinguaSing is a unique class for parents and little ones to learn Spanish or French together in a fun and engaging way. Familiar nursery rhymes and songs are learned in both English and Spanish or French and are accompanied by a variety of fun movements and lovely props. Classes suitable for complete beginners to native speakers. Wokingham, Winnersh and surrounding areas. First taster class is FREE! Private sessions also available in nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools to support the EYFS, KS1 and KS2 learning objectives. Call Kate on 07810 751645, kate@bilinguasing.com, bilinguasing.com
Mrs Bun the Baker award-winning, hands-on cookery classes for those aged 2 years and up. Mrs Bun the Baker combines her knowledge and love of food with her teaching and baking skills, cooking up and creating magical moments. Classes are held at the Cholsey Pavilion, South Oxfordshire, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Mondays for toddlers. Monday sessions also for older Buns 6+, 11+ and 14+ perfect for DoE skills section. Call Angie on 07870 727007 or email info@mrsbunthebaker.net Artspiration School of Drawing and Painting – offering fun, imaginative and instructional lessons in drawing and painting to school-aged children in Maidenhead, Wokingham and Reading. Artspiration will inspire, motivate, guide and give your budding artists the skills required to express themselves better visually. 01628 634 418, artspiration.co.uk
Music & Dance
Gym, Sport and Swimming
Master Builders Club LEGO® Workshops for Children – weekend and school holiday workshops, birthday parties and primary school events are designed to provide children with an exciting and captivating experience. Fun workshops start with a short story which sets the theme and building challenges. Then the creativity begins as Master Builders have access to 1000’s of LEGO® bricks which have been sorted into colour, size and type. If you are passionate about providing engaging and stimulating play opportunities that nurture your child's mind, then Master Builders Club is for you! To book your LEGO® fan a place or to find out more about all the events, please go to: masterbuildersclub.co.uk Hartbeeps - Magical multi-sensory music classes using innovative props, lighting effects, and puppetry to a backdrop of funky tunes, reworked nursery rhymes, and beautiful lullabies. Classes for babies from birth to sitting; sitting to walking; and walking to four years. For Ascot, Bracknell, and Caversham email Rachel at rachel@hartbeeps.com. For Henley and Marlow, contact Kerraleigh on 07866 656366 or email
Bulmershe Gymnastics Club – based at a purpose-built gym in Woodley, run gymnastics classes for all ages including Leap Frogs for walkers to five years lead by qualified coaches. bulmershegymnastics.co.uk GR Swimming Schools – children’s swimming lessons from 3yrs in Newbury, Thatcham, & Pangbourne. Places for non-swimmers through to advanced academy levels. Also holiday crash courses in swimming, diving and coming soon SYNCHRO!! Uniquely structured lessons, following Swim England Award Scheme. 01635 34862 swimlessons.co.uk SwimKidz - runs lessons at locations across the Thames Valley. Its innovative programme begins with babies from three months to toddlers, all the way through to pre-competitive swimming by a child’s tenth birthday. The aim is to provide fun and progressive lessons in a small group environment. Contact Caroline Bairstow, 0750 005 6623 swimkidz.co.uk Aquababies/Kiddies Bagshot, Surrey and Dorking – one of the UK’s leading children’s swimming schools. They run lessons for children of all ages, including babies from as young as eight weeks old, that are based on progressive exercises relating to the child’s stage of physical and social development, whilst having fun. 20% off re-launch offer for newcomers. 07766 242572, info.surrey@aquababiesglobal.com
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Imagine More music & movement and storytelling & drama classes for babies to preschoolers, plus birthday parties, and nursery and preschool workshops. The unique music & movement class comes alive as you explore rhythm and creative dance with instruments, props, and engaging, energetic songs. Classes run on Thursdays in Curridge 11.15am-12pm and Fridays @ St Andrews School, Pangbourne 9.3010.15am. Each highly interactive storytelling & drama class is based around a themed story using multi-sensory props, drama, dance, musical instruments, songs, games and activities. Wednesdays in Curridge 9.30-10.15am, and Thursdays @ Cobbs Play Barn 9.30-10.15am. To book: 07774264607, imaginemoretoday@gmail.com
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