The West Kent Family Grapevine Magazine - Winter 2021

WINTER 2021

WEST KENT The Essential Guide for Families in West Kent

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Inside Essential Local Information for Parents Upcoming Winter Events Winter Recipes from 'British Apples & Pears' Competitions: A family ticket to EM Forster Theatre A LiTTLEDUG Workstation Liberty & Love 'Once there was a Bear' A tommee tippee 'dreammaker' An annual family pass to Kent Life Childcare • Education • Parties • Family Support • Activities • & More...

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Welcome!!

Hello..

A huge welcome to our Winter edition. In this issue we've got hundreds of useful listings for parents, our pick of local events and lots of brilliant competitions.

Just head over to our website competitions page to find out more and be in with a chance of winning one of the following fantastic prizes; • A tommee tippee dreammaker • An annual Family Pass for Kent Life Heritage Farm • A family ticket to see the Wicked Production of 'Rapunzel' at the EM Forster Theatre • A LiTTLEDUG Workstation (for budding DiY enthusiasts) • A FREE relaxed lingerie and nightwear fitting, together with your choice of a stunning set from the wonderful Liberty & Love, and • A copy of the wonderful 'Once there was a Bear', the authorised and beautifully illustrated prequel to Winnie-The-Pooh Thanks to 'British Apples and Pears' we've also got some amazingly seasonal amd warming recipes using the nation's favourite fruits, together with a fantastic Cocktail suggestion for us grown ups!

We have some phenomenal local advertisers as well so please do make sure you visit them to find out more.

Don't forget that our website features of all of our local listings plus regularly updated inspiration for days out and local events. Bookmark thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/ west-kent and visit us at any time. We're on Facebook and Instagram too.

Contents Competitions 4-5 Family Health & Support 6-7 Winter Recipes with Brtish Apples & Pears 8-9 Baby & Toddler

10-11 Nurseries & Preschools 12-13 A Focus on Hilden Oaks Preparatory School 14-15 Independent Schools 15 Primary Schools & Private Tutoring 16 A-Z Activities for Children 5-16 yrs 17,20,21 Upcoming Family Events 18-19 Everything Party...

22 Holiday Schemes & Activities 22 Places to Visit 23

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May we wish you an amazing Christmas and a great Autumn and Winter!

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Competitions

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Competitions

Win a family ticket for 4 to the Wicked Productions Pantomime 'Rapunzle' at The EM Forster Theatre Win a copy of the wonderful Winnie the Pooh Prequel 'Once there was a Bear' Win a LiTTLEDUG Workstation, perfect for Chrsitmas!

Win a family annual pass to Kent Life Heritage Farm Park Win a tommee tippee dreammaker Win a FREE relaxed fitting (with a glass of prosecco) and your choice of a stunning lingerie or nightwear set! Courtesy of Liberty and Love

Win a family ticket for 4 to Wicked Productions Pantomime

Rapunzel

at the EM Forster Theatre

10th December to 2nd January (T&Cs Apply)

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Once there was a bear …

‘Once upon a time?’ asked Christopher Robin.

Once upon a time there was a bear sat on a shelf in a very grand department store called Harrods …

WIN

The LLiiTTLEDUG Workstation • 64 Piece Set including tools and accessories • Bench also includes play vice and storage bins • Recommended for children 3+ • 580h x 470w x 280d mm • Easy to build and take apart

Win a copy of the wonderful authorised prequel to Winnie-the-pooh by Jane Riordan with beautiful decorations by Mark Burgess

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The LiTTLEDUG Workstation A must-have present for young engineers, DIY gurus, decorators, builders, and for any kids who want to help Mum & Dad out with odd jobs around the house.

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Competitions

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WIN an Annual Family Pass to Kent Life Heritage Farm Park!!

(T&Cs apply) Win ‘Underwear that is for real women of all ages, for themselves with real women of different shapes as models who we can relate to.’

www.kentlife.org.uk or call 01622 763936 Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AU (just off jct 6 of the M20)

Win a FREE relaxed fitting with a glass of prosecco and your choice of a stunning lingerie or nightwear set! www.libertyandlove.uk

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WIN! a tommee tippee™ dreammaker.

Helping babies and parents sleep better.

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A scientifically proven light and sound sleep aid that recreates the environment of everyone’s first ‘home’, the womb, for enhanced Zzzs.

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Local Business • Family Health & Support Local Businesses Babyprints, Unique 3D casts of babies, children, families and pets, 07714 531747

ZarabaWeb, results driven agency, web design, SEO, Logo Design, PPC Marketing, Branding, 07955 249264

Bereaved Parents and Family Members

Local Information Offices

Financial & emotional support for families who’ve lost a young adult aged 16-25, 01323 482772

Felicity Harvest, Humanist UK Clebrant, for your namings & other ceremonies, 07708 933607

Tourist Information Centre and Council office, Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge, 01732 770929

Independent travel agent specialising in family holidays worldwide, 01892 882750

Photographers

KMJ Property, your local, independent Estate Agent Mum2Mum, nearly new sales in Kent, www.mum2mummarket.co.uk MyChristie, Professional & Creative Graphic Design Services, 07796 105190 RMW Services, Kitchen painting and custom painted furniture, 07761 530679 Rural Atelier, we sell a variety of ecofriendly, ethical, sustainable and fairly traded goods - www.ruralatelier.co.uk Sarah McIntyre specialises in bespoke baby naming ceremonies. Truly memorable, 01732 833121 The Diamond Setter, Professional Ear Piercing Services, 01892 458042 The Good Estate Agent Sevenoaks, friendly & professional local agents, low rates, 01732 617066 The Magical World of Children’s Books. Huge discounts. Find us on fb, 07895 243757 Toy Central, Quality Wooden Toys, Sevenoaks, 01732 467307 Vibrance Beauty, Mobile Beauty Therapist. Tonbridge & surrounding areas, 07377 994655

Blanke Atelier Photography, school photos, family photos, children portraits, 07903 749019 Esther Nichols Newborn Photographer, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 07578 596183 Lottie Topping, Wedding Photography & Family Portrait Photography, 07595 988453 Lucy McKenzie Photography, Maternity, Baby & Children, Tunbridge Wells, 07863 550676 Nic Bisseker Photography - Family Portrait and action dog photography, 07879 840171

Gifts and Keepsakes Babyprints, Unique 3D casts of babies, children, families and pets, 07714 531747 Caricatures by Lesley Harvey, drawn from your favourite photo, 07722 236741 Kiddicone, themed gifts to celebrate the first day at school, 07976 828348

Outdoor Activity Equipment The Adventure Zone- try before you buy, swings, trampolines, 01732 822659

Widowed and Young (WAY) offering a peer-to-peer support network for anyone who's lost a partner before their 51st birthday, www.widowedandyoung.org.uk

Child and Family Health Family Bear Club, creating healthy beginnings- from pregnancy to age 2.

Mother & baby wellness, 07393 995583 Hayley G Wellness Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, EMDR, EFT & TFT Practitioner, 07818 426171 Health Visiting Services, supporting families with a new baby or a child aged under five-years-old, 0300 7900243 Tracey Cambridge, Osteopath specialising in babies, 01342 323 851 Tunbridge Wells Cloth Nappy Library, Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas, 07733 161744 Woodland Chiropractic Clinic caring for the whole Family, Borough Green, 01732 887177

Child and Family Support and Advice CASPA supporting Autistic young people and their families and adults, 07957 924297

Citizens Advice, providing free, independent, impartial and confidential advice, 08082 787810 Gemma Coe, highly qualified sleep specialist for infants and children up to 5 years - www.childsleepspecialist.co.uk, 07706 656880 Martin Lock Coaching, I help step parents with all issues they face within their step family, 07779 495123 The Money Advice Service, clear unbiassed money advice, 0300 500 5000 The Weller Way, helping families become fully functional through coaching and mentoring, 07825 411793

Children and Young People with Disabilities Auditory Verbal UK- helping deaf babies and children listen and talk, 01869 325000 IMAGO, support and empower vulnerable groups, 01892 530330

Children with Reading or Learning Difficulties Cog-Ed, Educational, Dyslexia and Psychological Services, 07972 624969

Counselling Services The Weller Way. helping families become fully functional through oaching and mentoring, 07825 411793

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The Children’s Trust School provides specialist education, therapy and care services for children and young people with complex and profound needs, including those with: • • • • •

Neurological disorders and brain injury.

Global developmental delay or profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Severe learning difficulties.

Sensory impairments (visual, hearing, multi-sensory).

Complex health and medical needs, including tracheostomy and assisted ventilation.

For further information, please contact us on: 01737 365 810 or visit thechildrenstrustschool.org.uk

The Children’s Trust, Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5RU Registered charity number 288018. TCT_941 12/20

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Family Health & Support

Domestic Abuse, Support and Advice

Providing practical and emotional support for new mothers and their families, 07974 001362

National Centre for Domestic Violence www.ncdv.org.uk, 0800 970 2070

Strong Like Mama, hypnobirthing and antenatal - for a calm, confident birth!, 07711 078507

Fostering and Adoption Anchor Foster Care, Foster Care Services, Medway & surrounding areas, 01634 283140

Mediation Services West Kent Mediation, free family mediation for families living in West Kent, 01732 469696

Parenting Courses and Support Baby and You, a course for new parents and their babies, 6wks-6mths, 03000 411035 Baby and You, The Ark Children Centre, 6wks-6mths, 03000 411035 Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, Baby & Child First Aid Classes, 07939 507662 New Parents Groups, Paddock Wood Children’s Centre . New Borns-Crawling, 03000 411035 Tiger Stripes, classic antenatal course and new mama & newborn, 07864 596165

Registered Children’s Complementary Therapists

Tiger Stripes, birth & baby, classic antenatal course, hypnobirthing & tigress empowered birth, pregnancy relaxation, 07864 596165

Antenatal and Postnatal Exercise At home fun Mama & Baby/child workouts, suitable for all ages incl, prenatal, 07707 346552 Freestyle Yoga Project Studio, Pregnancy Yoga, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 624398 Pregnancy Yoga & Postnatal Yoga with Baby Massage in Tunbridge Wells, 07702 751143 Pregnancy YOGA, Paddock Wood Children’s Centre, TW, Saturdays at 10.30am, 07885 754556

NCT Baby Café, Manna Café, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 522323

South Tonbridge Children’s Centre, Tonbridge, 03000 418008

You Baby Beyond, 1-2-1 PT (studio or home visits) + Mum & Baby Fitness Classes, 07592 305124

Hypnobirthing

Strong Like Mama, hypnobirthing and antenatal - for a calm, confident birth!, 07711 078507

Tonality Dance/Aerobic Fitness Classes - Frant Hall, Frant Near Tunbridge Wells, 07721 747201

BoobieMilk Ltd, Maternity and Nursing Bra fittings and sales, 07951 600777

Unity Birth Programme - Comprehensive mind & body antenatal courses in T-Wells, 07702 751143

Speech and Language

MyPilates group mat mixed abilities classes, Sundridge & Brasted, 07375 200495

Breastfeeding, Weaning Help and Support

NCT Breastfeeding Helpline, 0300 330 0700

Good Birth Practice, practical & fun hypnobirthing classes, courses & workshops, 07905 986810

Stay Fit and Healthy

www.martinlockcoaching.com martin@martinlockcoaching.com 07779 495123

Sandrines Pilates, Mum and baby pilates, 01892 618493

Osteopath for the little ones with Ian Clutton, Integrated Health, 01732 464109

Hayley Quinn, Speech Language Therapist, 07780 910992

I help and encourage step parents and couples to find positive solutions to all the challenges of living in a step family.

Navigate the ups and downs of step parenting and help create a stronger and happier step family life.

Tiger Stripes, pure hypnobirthing & positive birth focused antenatal education, 07864 596165

Midwives and Doulas Emma Mills, private midwife prenatal & postnatal care. One-off appointments/ packages of care, 07985 526595

Antenatal Services

Flourish Birth & Baby, Carole Youdan, Birth & Postnatal Doula, 07786 610328

Hey Baby 4D is a boutique private ultrasound clinic based in Tunbridge Wells, 01892 489166

Providing practical and emotional support for new mothers and their families, 07974 001362

Spring House Children’s Centre, Sevenoaks, 03000 411035

Children’s and Family Centres Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 03000 420995 Harmony Children’s Centre, Rusthall, 03000 420890 Little Forest Children Centre, Tunbridge Wells, 03000 420892 Little Foxes Children’s Centre, Waveney Road, North Tonbridge, 03000 418008 Paddock Wood Children’s Centre, open week days 9am-12pm. Activities for 0-5 yrs, 03000 411035 South Tonbridge Children’s Centre, Tonbridge Youth Hub, 03000 418008 Southborough Children’s Centre, 03000 420891 Spring House Children’s Centre, Sevenoaks, 03000 421137 The Ark Childrens Centre, Broadwater Lane, 03000 414600

West Kingsdown Children’s Centre, 01474 854624

Babysitters and Childminders Angel Placements Childcare Agency, 01622 815271

Nannies and Au Pairs A TRAVEL NANNY, professional Nanny providing travel nannying all year round, 07852 345124 Angel Placements Childcare Agency, 01622 815271 County Nannies, meeting the needs of parents and childcarers, 01795 520060 East Green Childcare Services, taking care of all your childcare needs, 01732 838417

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Winter Recipes with British Apples & Pears

HIX’s Baked Bramley Apples

INGREDIENTS

For the filling

4 Bramley apples 1 small egg, beaten Thick custard or double cream, to serve

30g walnuts, chopped 30g nibbed almonds 1 tbsp ground almonds 6 dates, chopped 1 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp brown sugar 3 tbsp cider brandy a good pinch of mixed spice

For the pastry 250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting a pinch of salt ½ tbsp caster sugar 60g lard 25g unsalted butter METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6. First, make the pastry: mix the flour, salt and sugar in a bowl and make a well. In a pan, heat 100ml water with the lard and butter until they come to the boil, then pour on to the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to form a smooth dough. Leave the dough covered for about 15 minutes or so, until it can be handled.

Divide the dough into 4 balls. Roll each on a lightly floured table to about 1416cm in diameter and cut into circles large enough to cover the Bramley apples.

Cut the stalk end off each Bramley apple and remove the core, making a hole about 1.5cm wide – enough to pour filling into. Mix the ingredients for the filling together and stuff into the Bramley apples. If any if left over, just spoon it on top.

Gin And Apple Pie Cocktail (One for the Grown Ups!) *This is just as delicious without the gin*

Put a Bramley apple in the centre of each piece of pastry and bring the pastry up the sides of the apple, gathering it up and pinching it together, leaving the top of the Bramley and filling exposed. Place on a baking tray, brush with the egg and bake for 45 minutes, or until pastry is golden. If the pastry starts browning too much, cover with foil. Serve hot with custard or cream.

INGREDIENTS 100ml gin 80ml apple juice – 2 large apples freshly juiced 80ml cloudy ginger beer Juice half a lemon 1 tsp cinnamon sugar 1 table spoon cinnamon sugar for the edge of the glass.

METHOD Dampen the rim of two glasses, dip in the cinnamon sugar and leave to dry.

Juice two British apples (gala, rubens, cameo or jazz are all good for this recipe).

Peel two lengths of lemon skin and score through the middle and twist, slice two thin segments of apple.

Add the gin, juice, ginger beer, lemon juice and teaspoon of sugar to a cocktail mixer half filled with ice, stir (don’t shake) and serve.

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Winter Recipes with British Apples & Pears Bramley Apple Burgers with Mustard Mayo

INGREDIENTS 4 Bramley apples 1 small egg, beaten Thick custard or double cream, to serve For the pastry 250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting a pinch of salt ½ tbsp caster sugar 60g lard 25g unsalted butter

For the filling 30g walnuts, chopped 30g nibbed almonds 1 tbsp ground almonds 6 dates, chopped 1 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp brown sugar 3 tbsp cider brandy a good pinch of mixed spice

METHOD Preheat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6. First, make the pastry: mix the flour, salt and sugar in a bowl and make a well. In a pan, heat 100ml water with the lard and butter until they come to the boil, then pour on to the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to form a smooth dough. Leave the dough covered for about 15 minutes or so, until it can be handled.

Divide the dough into 4 balls. Roll each on a lightly floured table to about 14-16cm in diameter and cut into circles large enough to cover the Bramley apples.

Cut the stalk end off each Bramley apple and remove the core, making a hole about 1.5cm wide – enough to pour filling into. Mix the ingredients for the filling together and stuff into the Bramley apples. If any if left over, just spoon it on top.

Put a Bramley apple in the centre of each piece of pastry and bring the pastry up the sides of the apple, gathering it up and pinching it together, leaving the top of the Bramley and filling exposed.

Bramley Apple Meatballs with Creamy Mash and Bramley Apple, Cranberry Sauce

INGREDIENTS For the meatballs: 1 Bramley apple, peeled, cored & grated 500g turkey thigh mince 1 white onion, finely chopped 1 tsp parsley (fresh, dried or frozen) 100g bread crumbs 1 egg, whisked Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp sunflower oil

For the gravy: 30g butter 2 tbsp flour 400ml stock 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 30ml single cream (optional) For the Bramley apple and cranberry sauce: 4 tbsp of apple sauce (see recipe) mixed with 4 tbsp cranberry sauce

METHOD Mix together the ingredients for the meatballs and roll into roughly 30 walnut sized balls Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, add a little sunflower oil and fry the meatballs in batches until cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside To make the gravy, add the butter to the frying pan and melt. Sprinkle over the flour and stir cooking for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the hot stock and keep stirring until the gravy has thickened. Add the Worcestershire sauce, and season to taste. Pour in the cream, if using, and whisk Combine the Bramley apple sauce and cranberry sauce Serve the meatballs on a bed of creamy mashed potato, pour over the hot gravy and serve with the Bramley apple and cranberry sauce on the side Top meal prep tip: Double up on meatball quantities and keep some pre-cooked in the freezer – simply thaw throughout the day and reheat in the evening

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Pandas Playgroup Daddy and Me, 2nd Saturday mornings 0-11yrs, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521903

Zen Baby Massage, Baby Massage & Yoga, Tunbridge Wells, www.zenbabymassageyoga.com

Katie Nanny, professional Nanny Ad Hoc, Daytime, Evening, Travel, Temporary, Emergency, 07852 345124

Pops and Tots for Male Carers, 1st Sat monthly, New Life Ch, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 691509

Baby and Toddler Music and Dance

The Little Au Pair Agency: Bromley based, small, friendly, covering the UK, 020 8462 6041

Baby and Toddler Additional Needs Groups

Tinies Childcare, 0203 6918828

The Children’s Trust School Taddies Playgroup for children with complex needs, 01737 365810

Babee Ballet, ages 2.5-5yrs. Buzzie Bee Ballet fun! Various locations and times, 07889 647338

Baby and Toddler Other Groups At home fun Mama & Baby/child workouts, suitable for all ages incl, prenatal, 07707 346552 Baby Sensory, baby development classes from birth to 13 months in Frant, TW, 07921 998654 Baby Stay and Play, The Ark Childrens Centre, Broadwater Lane, 03000 414600 CYCLEme TOTS, Mid-Kent Classes, 2-7 years, 07739 389281 Dad & Me 0-5yrs Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 01892 541118 Daddy and Me 0-5yrs, Pantiles Baptist Ch, Frant Rd, Tunbridge Wells 2nd Sat am, 01892 521093 Lingfield Littlies, Friday 9.00am 10.30am, free stay and play, baby & toddler, 01342 778772 LullaBaby, developmental, multi-sensory & exploratory sessions for babies aged 0-24 months, 07546 552657 SEVENOAKS, Baby and Parent Cinema Club, Stag Community Arts Centre, Tues10.30am, 01732 450175 Tiger Stripes, new mama & newborn 0-3mths; cubs baby massage 6wks 5mths; cubs adventurers sensory yoga 4mths , 07864 596165 Toddler Sense, toddler adventure classes from 13 months to 4 years in Frant, TW, 07921 998654 Toddlers and Toys, playgroup and toy hire, Pembury, www.toddlersandtoys.com Trinity Theatre, mums and babies film club, 01892 500673

Father’s Groups Dad & Me 0-5yrs Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 01892 541118

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Baby and Toddler Yoga Baby Bumpkin: Age 6 weeks-2 yrs, Baby Massage and Yoga, 07511 048803 Banana Studio Yoga, Toddlertastic Yoga Club. Pre School & Youth Yoga Courses, 07834 518619 Creating healthy beginnings- from pregnancy to age 2. Mother & baby wellness, 07393 995583

babyballet Song and Dance Academy, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, 07809 148348 Colourstrings Music Classes, Tunbridge Wells, babies - 7yrs, various groups, 01892 559319 Dance, craft, story time and Music classes for children aged 18 months-6 years Gymboree Play and Music, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, 0-5 yrs, 07827 910978

Fitness and Form, mother and baby pilates class, www.fitnessandform.co.uk, 07913 994432

Gymboree Play and Music, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, 0-5 yrs, 07308 160024

Mummy & Me Pilates Classes every Wednesday at 11am at Pembury Pavilion, 07876 787869

Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552

Postnatal Yoga for Mum & Baby Massage, Yoga and songs for babes!, 07702 751143 Yoga for children 4+ Available for group sessions in schools or youth clubs, 07885 754556 Zen Baby Massage, Baby Massage & Yoga, Tunbridge Wells, www.zenbabymassageyoga.com, 07539 501402

Baby and Toddler Massage Baby and Toddler Explorers, for 0-2 years, for your child’s sensory development, 07947 380135 Baby Massage, for babies 6-16 weeks, Sevenoaks, 07788 971627 Blissful Bébé Massage group and private baby massage courses, 07732 808623 KW Mother Nurture, Baby Massage Classes for 0-12, 07817 512865 www.kwmothernurture.co.uk SNODLAND, KW Baby Massage, 0-12 months, Community Centre, Fridays 9.50am-11.10am, 07817 512865 Tiger Stripes, cubs baby massage 6 wks - 5 mths, 07864 596165

Little Notes, Tonbridge School Centre as part of their Recre8 Programme, 01892 300103 Monkey Music - Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Pembury, Hildenborough, 01892 671997 Mummy and Me Ballet with Just Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864517 Musical Bumps Music Classes with traditional songs, lullabies and musical games, 07784 737183

Baby and Toddler Signing and Communication Sing and Sign Baby Signing the fun way, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, rebeccaclowsingandsign@gmail.com

Baby and Toddler Swimming Aquatots, baby swimming, Sevenoaks, Halstead, and Otford, 020 8688 6488

Classes Classesare areon onTUESDAYS TUESDAYSatat9.30am 9.30amand and11am 11amat atPEMBURY PEMBURYVILLAGE VILLAGEHALL HALL-–free freeparking. parking. £8.50 per child, discount for repeat bookings, £8.50 per child, discount for repeat bookings, siblings and and referring referring aa friend. friend. siblings Toy Toy Hire Hire is is also also available. available.

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Swimming classes from 0-4 yrs Sevenoaks, Hildenborough & Tunbridge Wells, 01892 617246 Turtle Tots West Kent, 07539 727775, www.turtletots.com Water babies, from birth, Classes held across Kent, 01424 892568

Preschooler’s Art and Messy Play Messy Monsters - Messy play company, weekend Sessions, suitable for 6m - 5yrs, 07538 952689 Story Sock, arts and crafts, Tunbridge Wells, Langton Green, Crowborough, 07957 136270

Preschooler’s Dance and Drama Babyballet Song and Dance Academy, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, 07809 148348 Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 2yrs+, 01892 542549 Dynamic Dance, for all ages from toddlers, various venues, based in Tonbridge, 01732 357518 Evolution Dance Academy, ballet, street, musical theatre, several venues, 2yrs+, 07709 348723

Little Fishes, parent and baby/toddler/ children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211

Firefly Dance School, Ballet, Modern, Tap, National, Irish Boys/Girls, all ages, 07734 816989

SwimKidz NW Kent & Sevenoaks, for Pregnancy, Babies, Toddlers and Children, 07809 227637

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Kindy Drama, preschool classes, 2½-5 yrs, 07587 006176

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Baby & Toddler Showtime Performing Arts 3.5yrs+ Malling School Oxted School Weekends Only, 07749 650222 Southborough School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 3yrs+, 01892 531632 Theatre Train Mini’s Dance Act Sing 4-5yrs, 07710 478246

Preschooler’s Gym and Physical Play Charlton Football Coaching 3-5yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700 Jumping Beans: Creative, physical and fun classes, 3mths-5yrs, 07768 038172 Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 18mths-7yrs, 0208 432 0982 Pre School Gymnastics, 6mths-3yrs with parents or 3-4yrs, 01892 540744 Preschool Gymnastics and Trampoline, U5yrs, Angel Leisure Centre, 01732 359966 Ready Steady Sport - Multi sport for all children 3yrs upwards, 07764 187401 Ruggerbugs, Sports Development inspired by non-contact rugby, 18m-6yrs, 01279 797777 Inception Dance, fun, lively ballet and dance classes, Hartfield, 2yrs+, 07920 181454 Jigsaw Performing Arts, 3-18 years, Sevenoaks, 020 8447 4530 KA Dance Academy, Ballet, Tap and Stage, 3yrs+, Crockham Hill Village Hall, 07810 443575

Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552 Make Believe Sevenoaks: Sing, Act, Dance Ages 3-18, 0208 123 7927 Mini Motion, creative parent/toddler classes, Crowborough, T’ Wells, Langton Grn, 07734 863791

Tiggers Trampolining Time, Preschool, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700 Toddler Gym, under 5yrs Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700 Toddler Sports, U5yrs, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665 Toddler Trampolining under 5yrs Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Preschooler’s Educational and Multilingual Sessions Caroline Cunnington-King, French tutor, Tonbridge, 07884 255749 Kidslingo Preschool French and Spanish, from 18 months, 07726 590289 LingoTrottin’Kidz, helping children to learn through fun a second language early, www.lingotrottingkidz.com

Preschooler’s Multisensory Sessions Baby Massage, Rhyme and Music, Sevenoaks, 4 -18 months, 07788 971627

Preschooler’s Music and Movement Brittens Music Colourstrings Kindergarten music classes for 0-7 Tunbidge Wells, 07724 466064

Family Music Fun 3mths-5yrs Angel Centre, Tonbridge, Friday am’s, 01732 359966 Hartbeeps, various venues, 07795 103197 Humpty Dumpty Club Music and Movement, 07860 801173 Little Notes Music Classes by top notch musicians, 01892 300103 Monkey Music - Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Pembury, Hildenborough, 01892 671997 Music Bugs, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, 07738 878821 Musical Bumps Music Classes with traditional songs and musical games, 07784 737183 Pipsqueaks Music, Otford, 07951 587806

Preschooler’s Swimming Alison Marks Swim School, Hildenborough, 3yrs+, 01732 365440 Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 3 years+, 01732 455800 Swimming classes from 0-4 yrs Sevenoaks, Hildenborough & Tunbridge Wells, 01892 617246

Soft Play Centres Buzy Bee’s, Soft Play Area and Café and outside toys, Ash, 0 to 12 years, 01474 874118 Edenbridge Leisure Centre 0-4yrs, 01732 865665 Little St Sevenoaks, Children’s Role Play Centre, 01732 668347 Minor Mania, soft play, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 752042 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

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Nurseries & PreSchools BISHOPS DOWN NURSERY SCHOOL

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07:30-18:00 Contact Jo Sheldon for information or to book a tour 01892 520114 jsheldon@bishops-down.kent.sch.uk www.bishopsdownprimary.org Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU

TONBRIDGE, Barnies Day Nursery, Hadlow, TN11, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 850033 TONBRIDGE, Hilden Oaks Nursery, TN10, 3mths+, 01732 353941

Daycare Nurseries BRENCHLEY, Kinderversity Pre-school, wrap around care, holiday clubs, 0-11 years, 01892 458231 DUNTON GREEN, Broughton Cottage Day Nursery, TN13, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 462339 EDENBRIDGE, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, 3 months - 5 years, 01732 605341 EDENBRIDGE, Monty’s Day Care, TN8, 3 months-5 years, 01732 864629 HILDENBOROUGH, Stables Daycare, TN11, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 833266 Ofsted Registered Childminder ‘Trish’s Tiddlers’ Please call for availability, 07940 029793 PADDOCK WOOD, Barnies Day Nursery, Hop Farm, 3 months to 5 years, 01622 872788 PENSHURST, Well Place Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 mths-5 yrs, 01892 870118 SEVENOAKS, Acorns Day Nursery, TN13, 6 months to 5 years, 01732 459162

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SEVENOAKS, Asquith Nursery and Preschool, TN13, 0330 057 6242 SEVENOAKS, Busy Bees Children’s Day Nursery, TN13, 6wks-5yrs, 01732 450466 SEVENOAKS, Oakley Day Nursery, TN13, 3 months -5 years, 01732 459651 SEVENOAKS, Steps to School Day Nursery, TN15, 3 months - 4 years, 01732 780431 SEVENOAKS, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN13, 01732 742252 SEVENOAKS Day Nursery, Otford Road, TN14, 01732 460384 SOUTHBOROUGH, Asquith Woodlands Day Nursery, TN4, 0330 057 9741 St Georges’ Childcare, 5-12 yrs Tunbridge Wells, 01892 543982 TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery and Preschool, Pembury Road, TN9, 0370 218 8553 TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery, West Kent College, Brook Street, TN9, 0330 057 3654

TONBRIDGE, Oaklands Day Nursery, TN9, 4mths-5yrs, 01732 353486

7.30am - 6.30pm and 6 months to 5 years

TONBRIDGE, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN9, 01732 500565

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TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Asquith Day Nursery and Preschool, TN4, 0333 920 2726 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Forest Park Nursery and Pre-School, TN2, 0-5yrs, 01892 512313

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TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Tunbridge Wells Nursery and Montessori PreSchool, 3mth-5yrs, 01892 540068

Montessori Nurseries

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Juniors Day Nursery, 07940 728905

SEVENOAKS, Hollybush Montessori Nursery, TN14, 07984 133318

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Cottage, Breakfast / Tea available, 2-4 yrs, two sites, 07702 180487

SEVENOAKS, Moniques Montessori Day Nursery, 01732 452931

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Rascals Nursery, TN1, 6 months-5 years, 01892 313245

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, New World Montessori, Linden Park Cricket Club, Fir Tree Road, 07787 155247

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, Knights Park, TN2, 01892 882795

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Tunbridge Wells Nursery and Montessori PreSchool, 3mth-5yrs, 01892 540068

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Rainbow Creche and Nursery, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, TN4, 01892 517215

Sessional Preschools and Nurseries

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Georges’ Childrens Project Nursery, TN4, babies5yrs, 01892 543982

BIDBOROUGH, Village Nursery School, Village Hall, TN3, 2 to 5 years, 07517 145731

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN4, 01892 531128

CHIDDINGSTONE, Chiddingstone Nursery School, TN8, 2 to 4 years, 01892 871315

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Green Cave Day Nursery, TN1, 6mth-5yrs, 01892 800033

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EDENBRIDGE, Church House Preschool, Rickards Hall, 07748 673798

Nurseries & PreSchools Come and join our wonderful team of Early Years Prac��oners Hilden Oaks is a small, co-educational preparatory school and nursery in Tonbridge, for children aged 3 months to 11 years, with a strong family ethos in a friendly and caring environment.

We are looking for fantas�c Early Years Prac��oners to join our outstanding team of permanent full-�me staff, as well as our super supply team, to cover sickness & holidays.

Applicants must be qualified to Level 2 or above Benefits include: • Competitive salary • 25 days paid annual leave • Paid overtime • Uniform provided free-of-charge • Free lunch and refreshments • Childcare discount for staff children • Paid CPD training • Pension scheme • Staff team events and festive celebrations • Corporate membership to local fitness centre

Please go to www.hildenoaks.co.uk/vacancies for further informa�on and to download an applica�on form 38 Dry Hill Park Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3BU www.hildenoaks.co.uk | 01732 353941 Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery follows the safer recruiting procedures and is an equal opportunities employer. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child protec�on screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service, to enhanced level.

EDENBRIDGE, Marsh Green Preschool, St John’s Church, 01732 864553

SEAL, Top Banana PreSchool, 2-4 years, 07958 528808

EDENBRIDGE, St Paulinus PreSchool, 2-5 years, 07796 795811

SEVENOAKS, Bradbourne Park PreSchool, grds of Sevenoaks Primary, 2¾ to 5 years, 01732 779149

EDENBRIDGE Nursery School, Edenbridge Primary School, 3 to 4 yrs, 01732 863787

SEVENOAKS, Chevening School Nursery, TN13, 2½-5 years, 01732 452342

FORDCOMBE, Fordcombe PreSchool, Village Hall, 07895 472610

SEVENOAKS, Halstead Nursery, Otford Lane, TN14, 2-5 years, 07950 681846

Groombridge, Groombridge PreSchool, 01892 861113

SEVENOAKS, Pipkins Nursery School Chevening, TN14, 2-5 years, 07480 832356

HADLOW Community Pre School, 2 to 5 years, 01732 853225 HARTFIELD, Hartfield Playschool, am and pm sessions, 2 -5 years, 01892 770830 HILDENBOROUGH, Stocks Green Preschool, TN11, 2½ to 5years, 01732 834115 HILDENBOROUGH, The Oaks Nursery, Riding Lane, TN11, 01732 834401 LANGTON GREEN, Village House Nursery, Village Hall, 07935 156969 Little Fosse Nursery, Fosse Bank School 2-3yrs, 01732 834212 PADDOCK WOOD, Scalliwags PreSchool, 01892 835980 PEMBURY School House Nursery, TN2, 2-5 years, 01892 825580 PENSHURST, Penshurst Pre-School, Village Hall, 2 -5 years, 01892 870250 RIVERHEAD, St. Mary’s PreSchool Group, Village Hall, 07502 428413 RUSTHALL, Holding Hands Pre-School Nursery, 2-5 years, 01892 513777

SEVENOAKS, Platt School Nursery, TN15, 2-5 years, 01732 886600

SPELDHURST, Speldhurst Nursery School, St Marys Lane, 2-5 years, 01892 860577

TONBRIDGE, STEPS, St Stephens Church Pre School, Waterloo Road TN9, 01732 363642

The Little Learning Tree Preschool @ Salvation Army TW, for children 2-5 years, 07948 085991

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Bishops Down Primary School Nursery 3+ yrs, 01892 520114

The Little Learning Tree Preschool, Number One Community Centre, TN2, 2-5 yr, 07925 177730

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Hawkenbury Nursery School, Forest Road, 07833 772857

TONBRIDGE, Brenchley Preschool Limited, 2-5 years, 01892 724261 TONBRIDGE, Capel Preschool Playgroup, 01892 833363

SEVENOAKS, Plaxtol Nursery School, TN15, 2½-5yrs, 01732 811395

TONBRIDGE, Delarue Crickets Pre-School (2-5 Years), Welland Rd, TN10 3TD, 07496 288372

SEVENOAKS, Radnor House Nursery, 2.5 years +, 01959 563720

TONBRIDGE, East Peckham Preschool, 01622 871268

SEVENOAKS, Spring Board PreSchool, TN13, 2 years 3 mths-4 years, 01732 452039 SEVENOAKS, St Lawrence PreSchool, TN15, 01732 763354 SEVENOAKS, Steps to School Day Nursery, TN15, 2 - 4 years, 01732 780431 SEVENOAKS, The Children’s Workshop, TN13, 2-5 years, 01732 741391

TONBRIDGE, Happy Faces PreSchool, Hectorage Rd, TN9, 2 to 5 years, 01732 368823 TONBRIDGE, Horsmonden Kindergarten, 2-5 years, TN12, 01892 724805 TONBRIDGE, Longmead Nursery (Robin Class), 3-5 years, 01732 350601 TONBRIDGE, Playaway Preschool, Cage Green School, TN10, 01732 354325

SEVENOAKS, Weald PreSchool, Church Road, 01732 450272

TONBRIDGE, Roselands Preschool, Woodlands School Grounds, TN10, 01732 368580

SOUTHBOROUGH, Holden Park Preschool, 2 to 5 years, 01892 520626

TONBRIDGE, Sevington Playgroup, TN9, 01732 367391

SOUTHBOROUGH, Southborough Preschool, Community Centre, Crundwell Rd, 2-5 years, 01892 538666

TONBRIDGE, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Nursery School, TN9, 2-5 yrs, 01732 358000

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Dragon’s Playgroup at St George’s, 01892 543982 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Owls, Toch Hall, 07840 977238 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Rascals Preschool, TN1, 2 -5 years, 01892 313244 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Manor Road PreSchool, 07972 739852 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Nivan Lodge PreSchool, King Charles the Martyr Hall, 2-4 yrs, 07563 908977 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Niven Lodge PreSchool Nursery, Tunbridge Wells TN2, 01892 547259 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Papillon Nursery School, TN1, 2 to 5 years, 01892 537723 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Augustine’s Nursery, TN4, 01892 542783 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St James’ Church PreSchool, TN2, 07905 276612 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Matthew’s High Brooms PreSchool, Church Hall, TN4, 2-5 years, 07768 518191 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St. Luke’s Nursery School, St Luke’s Church Hall, TN4, 2½4yrs, 01892 619955 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Rocking Horse Nursery, TN1, 2 yrs+, 01892 532704

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Hilden Oaks Preparatory School & Nursery Nurturing a Lifelong Love of Learning Hilden Oaks is a co-educational preparatory school and nursery in Tonbridge for children aged 3 months to 11 years.

Emily joined the Nursery at Hilden Oaks at the age of three. In the warm caring environment, supported by a wonderful team of nurturing staff, she quickly settled and started to make friends. She loved playing with her new friends without realising that, under the guidance of our expert Early Years practitioners, she was also developing skills: the fine motor skills that she would need when she started to learn to write, the ability to count objects which would help her when she was introduced to maths and an inquisitive mind that would form the foundation for her study of science. Through her outdoor play she was also developing the physical capabilities and confidence that would help her to discover a love of sport, as well as basic rhythms and tempos – the foundations of music.

During this time, Emily became familiar not only with the Nursery environment but with many other aspects of Hilden Oaks; so, when she was ready to move into Reception, the transition was seamless and in no way a daunting experience. In fact, she positively skipped into school on her first day in Reception!

Emily flourished throughout her time at Hilden Oaks, with each teacher recognising her unique talents and challenges, and creating a differentiated learning journey that stimulated, stretched, encouraged and nurtured her through her primary education. Our team of subject specialist teachers opened Emily’s eyes to the wealth of knowledge that was available to her and helped to nurture a lifelong love of learning. In Year 6, Emily took her eleven plus exam and achieved a place at her grammar school of choice. She left Hilden Oaks a happy, confident and capable girl with a rounded primary education, equipped with an enquiring mind and the drive and enthusiasm to make the most of everything her grammar school had to offer.

By contrast, Joshua had started in Reception at his local primary school. Whilst initially he had settled happily into school life, it became apparent to his parents that he wasn’t reaching his full potential. He was clearly very bright, yet he was not engaged at school and seemed lost within a large class. By the time he reached Year 2, it was obvious that he was unhappy, so his parents took the difficult decision to move schools.

Joshua was given a very warm welcome by everyone at Hilden Oaks when he joined at the beginning of Year 3 and, happily, he started to make some lovely new friends. Supported by a talented team of experienced teachers it was soon recognised that Joshua was not only academically very capable but had also developed a passion for sports, something he had been unable to pursue at his previous school. He also enjoyed taking part in drama productions, which really helped to boost his confidence.

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Hilden Oaks Preparatory School & Nursery Joshua positively thrived over the next few years. His parents said it was the best decision they had ever made and were glad they hadn’t left it too late! They had made their choice based not only on the excellent academic reputation of Hilden Oaks but also because of the small class sizes, Values-based Education, extracurricular activities and sporting opportunities. Although Joshua passed the eleven plus, enabling him to move onto grammar school, he was also awarded an academic scholarship at one of the local independent senior schools, which, in the end, was his preferred choice.

At Hilden Oaks, we are really proud of our reputation for both academic excellence and as a family-focused school that nurtures the emotional maturity and enthusiasm for learning, laying the foundations for a successful academic career in secondary school and beyond. We are currently registering children for Reception 2022 but also have some availability in other years.

If you are considering a new school or pre-school for your child, please get in touch to arrange a personal virtual tour of Hilden Oaks with our Headmistress, Mrs Katy Joiner.

Visit www.hildenoaks.co.uk/bookings or email registrar@hildenoaks.co.uk tel: 01732 353941 Independent Schools Beechwood Sacred Heart, Tunbridge Wells 3-18yrs, 01892 532747 Easy2name, you name it - we label it, 01635 298326 Fosse Bank School and Fosse Bank Kindergarten, Hildenborough 2-11yrs, 01732 834212 Hilden Grange School, Tonbridge, co-ed, 3-13 years, 01732 351169 Hilden Oaks Preparatory School & Nursery, Tonbridge, 01732 353941 Holmewood House School, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells 3-13yrs, 01892 860000 Kent College Prep School, Pembury 2.511yrs, 01892 822006 Kent College Senior School, Pembury TN2, 11-18yrs, 01892 822006 New Beacon School, Sevenoaks, boys 4-13yrs, 01732 452131 Radnor House Prep School, Sevenoaks, 01959 564320 Radnor House Senior School, Sevenoaks, 01959 563720

Sacred Heart School, Wadhurst 3-11yrs, 01892 783414 Sevenoaks Preparatory School, 2½-13 years, 01732 762336 Sevenoaks School, co-ed, day and boarding, 11-18yrs, 01732 455133

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Solefield School, boys, Sevenoaks TN13, 4-13yrs, 01732 452142 Somerhill Pre-Prep at The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge TN11, co-ed, 3-7 yrs, 01732 352124 St Michael’s Preparatory School, Otford 3-13yrs, 01959 522137 The Granville School, Sevenoaks girls 3-11yrs boys 3-4yrs, 01732 453039 The Mead School, Tunbridge Wells TN2, co-ed, 3-11yrs, 01892 525837 The Schools at Somerhill, 3 schools, preprep co-ed, boys 3-13yrs, girls 3-11yrs, 01732 352124 The Schools at Somerhill, Derwent Lodge, Tonbridge TN11, girls, 7-11 years, 01732 352124

Rose Hill School, Tunbridge Wells, 3-13yrs, 01892 525591

The Schools at Somerhill, Yardley Court, Tonbridge TN11, boys, 7-13 years, 01732 352124

Russell House School, Otford, Sevenoaks, 01959 522352

Tonbridge School, boys, day and boarding, 13-18 years, 01732 365555

Sackville School, Hildenborough 1118yrs, 01732 838888

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Primary Schools • Tutoring St Michael’s Primary School, Withyham, 4 to 11 years, 01892 770307 Temple Grove Academy, Tunbridge Wells, 4-11 years, 01892 520562 Weald Primary School, come and visit us just outside Sevenoaks to find out more, 01732 463307 West Kingsdown CE Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01474 853484 Woodlands Primary School, Tonbridge, 01732 355577

Tutoring, standard school subjects and 11+ 1:1 tuition; Maths, English, piano and 11+ for all ages. Free trial lessons, 0800 1120303 11+ mock tests and revision courses Tunbridge Wells run by experienced tutors, 07517 861487 English all ages to A level/IB, Creative Writing, French, 07786 392763 Exams Access Arrangements Assessor (Y5-Y13) available now West Kent/ Sussex, 07504 939649

Bishops Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, 3-11 years, 01892 520114 Brenchley and Matfield Primary School, Tonbridge TN12, 4-11 years, 01892 722929 Broadwater Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN2, 4-11 years, 01892 527588

Platt Primary School, TN15, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882596 Rusthall Primary School, TN4, 01892 520582 Seal Primary School, Seal, 5-11 years, 01732 762388 Sevenoaks Primary School, TN13, 4-11 years, 01732 453952

Cage Green Primary School, Tonbridge, 4-11 years, 01732 354325

Shoreham Village School, Sevenoaks TN14, 4 to 11 years, 01959 522228

Edenbridge Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 863787

Southborough C Of E Primary School, 01892 529682

Fordcombe Cof E Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN3, 01892 740224

Speldhurst C of E Primary School, 4-11years, 01892 863044

Four Elms Primary School, Edenbridge, 4 to 11 years, 01732 700274

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN4, 01892 529796

Ide Hill Cof E Primary School, Sevenoaks, 4-11 years, 01732 750389

St George’s C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882401

Ightham Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882405 Kemsing Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 761236 Langton Green Primary School, 01892 862648 Long Mead Community Primary School, Tonbridge, 3-11 years, 01732 350601 Longmead Community Primary School, 01732 350601

St James School, 7- 11 years, 01892 523006

St Mary the Virgin C of E Primary School, Hartfield, 4 to 11 years, 01892 770221

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Tunbridge Wells Music Lessons - Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Piano - Tunbridge Wells, 07904 320750 TW Music School: Drum, Guitar, Bass, Vocal Piano, 01892 750157

Arts and Crafts

Kumon Maths, Tonbridge, 01622 817544 LingoTrottin’Kidz, helping children to learn through fun a second language early, www.lingotrottingkidz.com Lyn Wurf private tutor - I teach primary Maths/English/touch typing from my home, 07792 052292 Private tutor, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas, primary school, 11+, SATs, www.yltuition.com Student Support Centre, home based study in English and Maths, 0800 999 6999 Tutor English GCSE. Very experienced teacher. Tunbridge Wells area, 07504 939649

Foreign Language Tuition Caroline Cunnington-King, French and Spanish Tutor, Tonbridge, 07884 255749 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, conversational german tuition, 01342 811099 German Saturday School, Tonbridge

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Pembury Primary School, 4-11 years, 01892 822259

Timothy Lowe ARCM, FISM Expert piano and theory tuition, 07588 549622

IELTS Exam Lessons. 1:1 with very experienced teacher. Tunbridge Wells area, 07504 939649

St John’s Cof E Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN4, 4-11 years, 01892 678980

St Lawrence C of E Primary School, Sevenoaks TN15, 4 to 11 years, 01732 761393

Joe’s Academy of Music: music for all ages and abilities, Tunbridge Wells, 07938 226435

Bradbourne Riding Centre (Riding for the Disabled), Sevenoaks, 01732 453592

Kidslingo Preschool French and Spanish, to 11yrs, 07726 590289

Paddock Wood Primary School, Paddock Wood, 01892 833654

Classical singing lessons Tunbridge Wells from beginners to advanced. all ages, 01892 538453

Fleet Tutors: Britain’s Leading Tutoring Service Provider, 0333 920 9629

St Johns C of E Infant School, Sevenoaks TN13, 01732 453944

St Katharine’s Knockholt Church of England Primary, Sevenoaks TN14, 4 to 11 yrs, 01959 532237

Caroline Stinton, Piano, Bassoon and theory lessons, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 524315

Activities for additional needs children

Kumon Maths, Sevenoaks, 01342 851221 Penshurst Primary School, Penshurst TN11, 01892 870446

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

Extra Tuition Centre, all over Kent, 11+, 0800 9174194

Kip McGrath, English and Maths Tuition, Tunbridge Wells, 6-16 years, 01892 458184

Primary Schools

Tonbridge Russian School, Beginners to GCSE and A-level, 10yrs experience, 3yrs+, 07715 559035

My Spanish Tutor, One to One Online Spanish Tuition for All Ages and Levels, 07545 018144 Sevenoaks English Language Centre, english for foreigners, 07717 214041 Spanish for children, Edenbridge area, native teacher, 07917 744515

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Little Springers: Baking, cooking, Crafts, Gardening, Music 3yrs+, 07768 466327

Basketball Sevenoaks Leisure Centre 14-15yrs, 01732 470700 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, under 16s, 01892 540744

Circus Skills Showtime Performing Arts 3.5yrs+ Malling School Oxted School Weekends Only, 07749 650222

Climbing Chimera Climbing Centre, a vibrant and modern public amenity, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 457294 Clip n Climb, Indoor climbing arena for adults and children, 01732 753330 Extreme Ventures, outdoor rock climbing courses, nr Tunbridge Wells, 6yrs+, 07835 528548 Kent and Sussex Climbing Indoor, Climbing Academy 6yrs+, 01892 673167 Kids @ Chimera, minimum age 5 years (under 16’s adult supervision required), 01892 457294 Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670 The Climbing Experience Fun Wall and Bouldering Gym, Maidstone 4+, 01622 677977

Cookery Children’s Cookery Classes -Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks, ages 2-16, 07904 108591

Cricket Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club 7yrs+, 01892 825513

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Southborough and District Wheelers, 8yrs+, 01892 537758

D2Dance School: Ballet, Modern, Street, Singing, Tap, Musical Theatre 3yrs-adult, 07709 173256

Dance and Theatre Arts Act II Academy of Drama & Performing Arts, LAMDA Teaching in the Sevenoaks Area, 01732 463293 Cannon Irish dancers 2yrs+, 07977 500673 Cascade Dance: Ballet, street, contemporary, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks, 07540 724027

Dance Academy Sevenoaks, RAD Ballet Cont tap Modern, Commercial Jazz, 3yrs+, 01732 469806

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Evolution Dance Academy, ballet, street, musical theatre, Edenbridge area, 2yrs+, 07709 348723

Dynamic Dance, for all ages from toddlers, various venues, based in Tonbridge, 01732 357518

Happy Me Kids, fun and funky dance classes for your child in Tunbridge Wells, 07427 371396

Firefly Dance School, Ballet, Modern, Tap, National, Irish Boys/Girls, all ages, 07734 816989

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Otford, Sevenoaks, 5-18yrs, 01689 812336 Inception Dance, fun, lively ballet and dance classes, Hartfield, 2yrs+, 07920 181454 Italia Conti, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529112 Jigsaw Performing Arts, 3-18 years, Sevenoaks, 01732 386053 JPA Academy, Acting Singing Dancing Academy 6-18yrs, 07870 460687 Judy Hamlet School of Dance, Kemsing - Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street for 3yrs+, 07971 679055 Just Dance: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864517 Kent College Theatre Academy, Theatre and Drama lessons, 5-18yrs, 01892 822006 Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, from babies to adults, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552 Make Believe Sevenoaks, Sing, Act, Dance Ages 3-18, 0208 123 7927 Medway School of Dance, Tonbridge, Latin Ballroom and Disco Dance 3 yrs+, 01732 358355 Perform weekly drama, dance and singing class for 4-7yrs and 7-12yrs, 020 7255 9120 Razzamataz FREE TASTER SESSIONS in Singing Dance & Drama for ages 2-18, 07401 801318

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Upcoming Events in West Kent

*Please check openings and any Government restrictions in place before travelling Sevenoaks Round Table Charity Fireworks Event 6th November • www.sevenoaksroundtable.co.uk Fireworks Spectacular at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park 6th - 7th November • www.kentlife.org.uk Hever Christmas Fair at Hever Castle 11th November • www.hevercastle.co.uk Skate Tunbridge Wells 19th November - 3rd January • www.skatetw.co.uk Woodland Tales with Grandad at The EM Forster Theatre 21st November • www.emftheatre.com Sevenoaks Christmas Lights Switch On 26th November • www.sevenoakschristmaslights.com Christmas at Leeds Castle 27th November - 2nd January • www.leeds-castle.com The Prince and The Pauper at The Trinity Theatre 8th December - 2nd January • www.trinitytheatre.net Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs at The Assembly Hall Theatre 17th December - 3rd January • www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk Christmas at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park 27th November - 24th December • www.kentlife.org.uk

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Upcoming Events in West Kent Father Christmas at Godstone Farm 4th December - 19th December • www.godstonefarm.co.uk Father Christmas at Reuthe's Lost Gardens 4th December - 19th December • www.reuthes.com Rapunzel, a Wicked Production at The EM Forster Theatre 10th December - 2nd January • www.emftheatre.com The Pirates of Treasure Island at The Stag Sevenoaks 10th December • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk Comedy Club 4 Kids at The EM Forster Theatre 6th February • www.emftheatre.com

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SJ School of Dance Academy 5yrs+, 07880 499801

TeenFit and Junior Spin 11-15yrs, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Southborough School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529720 Stagecoach Performing Arts, 4-16 yrs, Tonbridge, 01444 456208

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Tonbridge Golf Centre 3yrs+, 01732 353281 Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Mascalls Court Rd, Tonbridge TN12 6NZ, 01892 838290

Gymnastics

Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, 01732 865665

Gymnastic Club Kent, Tunbridge Wells, all ages, 01892 550530

Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, 01732 470700

The Dance Studio, 2.5yrs+ Ballet, Tap and Jazz. T Wells, Paddock Wood, Otford, 07812 565826

D&D Footie Focus, weekend and evening football coaching for 2½ to 8 years, 07969 669153

The Talentz Musical Theatre 5-16yrs, 07899 998249

First Class Football: Advanced Football Skills Coaching 2yrs+, 07929 861394

Gymnastics, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 772685

Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Swanley, 01322 662188

Theatre Train Dance Act Sing 6-18yrs, 07710 478246

Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, up to 7 years, 0208 432 0982

Kent College Gymnastics Academy Gym lessons 5-18yrs, 01892 822006

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre: pool, gym, sports hall, crèche, martial arts, 01732 470700

Trinity Youth Theatre 8-18yrs, 01892 500673 VR School of Dance, Ballet, Street Jazz, Modern, Musical, Sevenoaks, 07539 551568

Fencing Junior Fencing, School ages, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966 Royal Tunbridge Wells Fencing Club, 7 years +, 07786 000488

First Aid Courses for Children British Red Cross, 0800 028 0831 Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, Family First Aid Classes, 07939 507662 St John Ambulance Kent, enquiries, 0344 770 4800

Fitness and Activity Clubs At home fun Mama & Baby/child workouts, suitable for all ages incl, prenatal, 07707 346552 Mummy & Me Pilates Classes every Wednesday at 11am at Pembury Pavilion, 07876 787869 Ruggerbugs, St Gregory’s School, Tunbridge Wells, Sat am. 9am-noon, 01279 797777 Sarah’s Runners, Nevill Pavillion Cricket Ground, TN2 5ES, minimum age 17 years, 07900 825836 Sevenoaks Nordic Walking, 01732 453271

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M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983 Pure Football Academy, Additional Training, Kent & Sussex, 18mnths - 14yrs, 07872 864016 The Rondos Advanced Football Academy, 5-18yrs, Hildenborough, 01892 822554 Toddler Football, up to 4yrs, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665 Tonbridge Invicta FC, New! Girls Football for 11yrs+, football club and coaching, 07891 626537 Tunbridge Wells Foresters FC, Football Club and coaching 5yrs+, 07718 393138 Tunbridge Wells Ladies FC, Girls Football 5-16yrs, 07801 045941 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, Fun Footie 5-7yrs, Girls 11-14yrs, Junior U16yrs, 01892 540744

Golf Hever Castle Golf Club 5yrs+, 01732 700771 Hilden Golf Centre, Tonbridge 3yrs+, 01732 833607 Knole Park Golf Club, Sevenoaks, junior membership 11-17 years, 01732 452150 Lamberhurst Golf Club, Tunbridge Wells 6yrs+, 01892 890591 Nevill Golf Club, Tunbridge Wells 6yrs+, 01892 525818 Poult Wood Golf Centre, Tonbridge 8yrs+, 01732 364039

PreSchool, Juniors, 7-11yrs and Tramps, 5-14yrs, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Gymnastics, 4-16yrs, 01732 470700

Hockey Tunbridge Wells Inline Hockey Club 6yrs+, 01892 535439

Horseriding Bradbourne Riding Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 453592 Hadlow College Equestrian Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 852204 Matfield and District Riders Association, 5yrs+, 01892 836058

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Martial Arts, Self Defence Bushido Judokan, Tunbridge Wells 5yrs+, 07823 441460 Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Sevenoaks, Edenbridge, Westerham, Hildenborough, 01342 302192 Frontier School of Karate and Kickboxing (FSK), Crowborough, 3yrs+, 07970 686054

Orchid Riding School, 6yrs+, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 652020

Martial Arts for ALL ages and abilities in Tunbridge Wells. 4 WEEK FREE TRIAL, 01342 302192

Riding Farm Equestrian Centre, 4yrs+, Hildenborough, 01732 838717

Martial Arts South East Juniors, Tunbridge Wells, 07986 825817

South Farm Riding Stables, 5yrs+, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864807

Oaks Martial Arts, 3yrs+, Sevenoaks, Hildenborough, Edenbridge, 01732 759988

Wellgrove Farm Stables, Pembury 3yrs+, 01892 822087 White Rocks Farm Western Riding, near Sevenoaks, 01732 761888

Leisure Centres Angel Leisure Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF, 01732 359966 Edenbridge leisure Centre, Stangrove Park, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5LU, 01732 865665

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PPCKD Self Defence for children as young as 3.5 years. Fun, fitness and friends, 07590 559421 Sama Karate Kids Karate 4yrs+ and Kickboxing 10yrs+, 01444 461889 Sevenoaks KJK Club (Karate Jutsu Kai), all ages from 5 yrs, 07976 482384 Shinseido Karate, Riverhead Parish Hall, Sevenoaks, 18yrs+, 07710 437485

A-Z Activities for Children Vision Taekwondo, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre 3yrs+, 01892 540744

Multiple Sports

Little Fishes, parent and baby/toddler/ children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211

EXCEL Fitness Programme, 11-16yrs, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

RTW Monson Learn To Swim (Level 3-competitive swimming), 07779 703317

Kickstart Fitness mixed games 5-10yrs, Angel CentreTonbridge, 01732 772690

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Classes and fun swimming, 01732 470700

Langton Green Community Sports Association, 01892 862967

Starfish School of Swimming all ages and abilities, Sevenoaks, 01732 834186

Multi sports for 3-16yrs 3rd Sun 13:0014:30 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Tonbridge Swimming Pool, Castle Street, indoor and outdoor pools, 01732 367449

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 5yrs +, 01892 540744

Tunbridge Wells Sports and Tennis, Swimming classes for all ages, 01892 540744

Music Groups, Centres

Table Tennis

Brittens Music School, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 559319

Byng Hall Table Tennis Club 7yrs+, 07768 742414

Singing Mamas Choir Fridays 1.30pm at Brittens Music - all women welcome, 07724 466064

Tennis

West Kent Music Centre - Music lessons and groups for musicians of all ages, 01622 358408

Outdoor Pursuits Centres Bowles, Eridge Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665

Out of School Clubs

Evolution Tennis Coaching at Brenchley and Matlock Tennis Club Juniors, 01622 532354 Jarrett Tennis School at Tunbridge Wells Sports and Indoor Tennis Centre, 01892 538445 Jarrett Tennis School for 5-14yrs, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 538445

Hubbub Out of School Club, After School Childcare 3-6pm, 07942 937006

Oakbury Tennis Club Juniors, Sevenoaks, 07821 621403

Rollerblading and Skateboarding

Short Tennis, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre 4-10yrs, 01892 540744

Tunbridge Wells Tigers Inline Roller Hockey 7yrs+, 01892 535439

Rugby Rugby Tots for 2-7 yr olds, weekday and weekend classes throughout West Kent, 0345 3130807

St Johns Tennis Club, Tennis Courses, 5-18yrs, 01892 546252

Youth Clubs

Tennis Academy, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 01959 523377

The Hub, South Tonbridge, 03000 418008

Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club, 01892 525625

Party Venues Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge,

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437 Woodland Parties, the perfect woodland venue for children’s parties, 07889 094821

Party Supplies and Planners

Trampolining

01732 359966

Edenbridge Leisure Centre, trampolining coaching 5-16yrs, 01732 865665

Birthday experiences at Bowles, Eridge

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Paddock Wood 5yrs+, 01892 838290

Diggerland, Medway Valley leisure Park,

Squash

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Trampolining, 4-15yrs, 01732 470700

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Tunbridge Wells Squash Rackets Club - Junior Squash and Racket Ball, 01892 527736

Trampolining, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

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Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Wildernesse Sports Centre Trampolining, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

climbing/scrambling, nr Tunbridge Wells,

Swimming, Pool Sports

Uniformed Groups

Alison Marks Swim School, Hildenborough, 3yrs+, 01732 365440

Girlguiding UK for your nearest Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, 0800 999 2016

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Scoutbase UK for nearest Beaver, Scout, Venture, Air and Sea, 0345 300 1818

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Watersports

Paddock Wood, 01892 838290

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre: canoeing, sailing, wind surfing etc, 8 years +, 01892 890000

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

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The Pottery Box, Tonbridge’s latest

Walking Balloons offer a great variety of

Edenbridge Sub Aqua Club, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 14yrs+, 07702 473898

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Yoga

01732 617440

Wishful Winks provide a stress

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workshops and parties, 01892 538758

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Tunbridge Wells RFC Girls Rugby Years 7-13 girls only / Years R-6 Mixed, 07753 933936

Snow Sports Dry Ski Slopes at Bowles, Eridge Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665

Angela’s Swim School, Sevenoaks, 07703 185837 Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 01732 455800 Edenbridge Leisure Centre Swimming, Classes and fun swimming, 01732 865665 Helens Swimming School, 4 months +, 01892 662484 Holmewood House Swim School 5yrs+, Langton Green, 01892 860035

Banana Studio Yoga, Kids Yoga & Teens Yoga, 07834 518619

Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665 Roman Way, Strood ME2 2NU, 0871 22 Edenbridge Leisure Centre, Extreme Ventures, outdoor rock 6yrs+, 07835 528548 Minor Mania, soft play, Tunbridge Wells, Parties at Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre

Country and Garden Tent Hire, we hire beautiful bell tents for all occasions, www.countryandgardententhire.com Party Bag Online, your one stop shop for personalised filled party bags, 07976 728857 Sleepy Teepeez Kent offer tailor made sleepovers for children, www. sleepyteepeezkent.co.uk Soft Play Kent, soft play hire for under 5s in Kent, www.softplaykent.co.uk The Little Play Company, soft play hire, lots of different packages available, 07887 713436 Twilight Tents provide beautiful themed Tent Sleep Over Party packages,

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Enchanted Events, magical party & events entertainment, styling & catering, 07788 998441 Face and body painting, glitter designs and tattoos. Surrey Kent & Sussex, 07931 935539 First Class Football Parties 2yrs+, 07929 861394 Froggle Parties, drama games, dancing, story telling, balloon models, prizes, 0208 617 9070 Froggle Parties, face painting, glitter tattoos, any kind of designs, 0845 0504509 Funky Footsteps, high energy disco parties, games, facepainting & fun!, 07912 685680

Party Catering, Cakes Sprinkles Cakery, bespoke Cakes for all occasions with free delivery in Tunbridge Wells area, 07720 986299

Hartbeeps the most original musical parties on the planet, 07795 103197 Humpty Dumpty Club Musical Parties, 07860 801173 Jumping Beans Parties, 07768 038172

Clever Cooks, Catering and China Hire, 07768 993456

Kazzamataz comedy magic show, crazy games and dance routines, 07859 015231

Large selection of partyware, balloons & cake decorating in Tunbridge Wells, 01622 717177

Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 18mths-7 yrs, 0208 432 0982

Vintage Afternoon Tea served in your own venue perfect for that special occasion, 07545 807031

M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983

Party Entertainers

Moondreamers is a luxury Teepee sleepover company providing for East Sussex/Kent, 07943 958937

Allsortsoffun, Pirate, knight, spy party, magic, puppets, 07845 320001

Music Bugs: Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, 07738 878821

ALLSORTS OF FUN

Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670 Once Upon a Wish Events - Events and Party entertainment tailored to suit you!, 07739 584988 Perform Parties for 4-7 years are high energy, fun and totally infectious, 020 7255 9120

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07845 320001 WWW.ALLSORTSOFFUN.CO.UK Angels’n’Divas, Pamper Parties for girls (4-16yrs), 07771 964626 Buzy Bee’s, themed parties such as Frozen, Princess, Football and more, 0-12 yrs, 01474 874118 Captain Fantastic Parties, Parties for 3 - 7 year olds, 07540 539190 Childrens party entertainer and magic shows, Kent, Sussex and Surrey, 4-11 years, 07734 101987 D&D Footie Focus, football themed parties, 5 to 12 years, 07969 669153 Dance Parties for girls and boys, aged 3-12yrs. One or two hours available, 01892 864517 Dandelion and Clover Yoga - Yoga and art parties with a theme of your choice, 07734 435708 diddi dance parties for pre-school children, 07788 246073

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Princess and the Pea Events, fun singing & dancing character packages, 07557 145648 Ready Steady Sport - Multi sport for all children 3yrs upwards, 07764 187401 Show Offs Parties: Circus Acts, Balloon modelling, themed parties, 07749 650222 Stagecoach Parties, 01444 456208 Story Sock Parties, for 2-6 years, 07957 136270 Superstar Pamper Parties exclusive pamper parties for girls aged 5-14 years, 07941 509495 The Pottery Box, Tonbridge’s latest go-to pottery-painting destination for all ages - www.thepotterybox.co.uk, 01732 617440 Vintage Afternoon Tea served in your own venue perfect for that special occasion, 07545 807031 Zebadee Kidz Parties Tonbridge, one stop shop for all your entertainment needs!, 07773 066645

Holiday Schemes and Activities Activity packs for kids, crammed with snacks and travel activities, 3-10 years, 07798 773960

Angel Centre, Tonbridge - Drop in fun sessions, 01732 359966 Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 01732 455800 Barracudas - Activity Day Camps, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone, 0845 123 5299 Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, kids camps, variety of activities, 4 years+, 01892 890000 Bishops Down Holiday Play Scheme, Tunbridge Wells, 3-11yrs, 01892 520114 Camp Beaumont Holiday Camps, Kent College, Tunbridge Wells, 01603 851000 Funtech.co.uk - Summer Tech camps, Tonbridge, 01628 621216 Holden Park Preschool and After School Club, 2 to 11 years, 01892 520626 Hubbub, School Holiday Childcare, education, fun & adventure, High Brooms, 07942 937006 Junior Summer Golf Camps, Poult Wood, Tonbridge. 7-14yrs, 01732 364039 M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983 Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670 Perform, holiday activities and workshops, 020 7255 9120

Family Days Out Chartwell, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill, Westerham, 01732 868381 Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AD, 01892 870347 Emmetts Garden, an Edwardian estate, 01732 868381 Groombridge Place, moated manor house, fun things to do for families, 01892 861444 Heaven Farm, nature trail, camping, tea room, family fun, 01825 790226 Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, 01732 865224 Penshurst Place and Gardens, the medieval Baron’s Hall is one of the grandest, 01892 870307 Quebec House, the birthplace of General James Wolfe, 01959 567430 Spa Valley Railway, journey through the High Weald countryside, 01892 537715 The Hop Farm Family Park, full of attractions, Paddock Wood, 01622 872068 Tonbridge Castle, Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse, 01732 770929

Places to Visit

Target Shooting School - Term time classes, holiday workshops, parties 8-18 yrs, 07426 301849

Chartwell, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill, Westerham, 01732 868381 Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AD, 01892 870347 Creams Café, T-Wells, Geltao, Waffles, Sundaes, Crepes, Indulge your senses, 01892 680059 East Grinstead Museum - Kid’s activities and exhibitions take place all year, 01342 302233 EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge, 01732 304241 Emmetts Garden, an Edwardian estate, 01732 868381 Groombridge Place, moated manor house, fun things to do for families, 01892 861444 Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, 01732 865224

Workshops & science activities, school summer holidays, 01323 832731

Kent Life Heritage Farm, 01622 763936

Pied Piper Activities, 01273 504485 Play ’n Grow holiday club is a new club for 2-11 yrs, 8am-6pm Tue to Thu, 07727 692645 Premier Playscheme - action packed activity days, several venues, 01953 499 040 Recrea8 Tonbridge, Sporting & Creative term time and holiday courses, www.recre8courses.co.uk Southeast Kids Camps, activity day camps across Sussex/Kent - Children 4-12 yrs, 01444 461889 Super Camps, holiday activities in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, 01235 467300

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Visit Father Christmas Selected dates in December

Tickets on sale now! www.godstonefarm.co.uk Kent Wildlife Trust, lots of events for the whole family, Sevenoaks, 01622 662012 Penshurst Place and Gardens, the medieval Baron’s Hall is one of the grandest, 01892 870307 Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Hythe CT21 4LR, 50 species of animals to see, 01303 264647 Quebec House, the birthplace of General James Wolfe, 01959 567430 Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks, 01732 459777 Scotney Castle, National Trust, Lamberhurst, Kent, 01892 893820

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux, 01323 832731 Tonbridge Castle, Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse, 01732 770929 Tunbridge Wells, Assembly Hall Theatre, 01892 530613

Attractions Out of Area Blue Reef Aquarium, the ultimate undersea safari, Hastings, 01424 718776 Bluebell Railway, steam hauled trains, great day out, 01825 720800 Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, 01580 830196

Spa Valley Railway, journey through the High Weald countryside, 01892 537715

British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel, nr Lingfield, RH7 6LF, 01342 834658

The Hop Farm Family Park, full of attractions, Paddock Wood, 01622 872068

Chislehurst Caves, miles of mystery and history, 020 8467 3264 Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, feed the animals, 01689 861603 Farmyard Childrens Parties at Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, 01689 861603 Go Ape, Bedgebury, high-wire Tree Top Adventure and Tree Top Junior, 01603 895500 Godstone Farm, so much to do, a great family day out, 01883 742546

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Hastings Adventure Golf- outdoor family fun on the seafront, 01424 437227 Heaven Farm, nature trail, camping, tea room, family fun, 01825 790226 Leeds Castle, 900 years of history, 500 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens, 01622 765400 Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham BN27 3QS, 01323 844224

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