The West Kent Family Grapevine Magazine - Spring 2022

SPRING 2022

WEST KENT The Essential Guide for Families in West Kent

Inside Essential Local Information for Families Spring Family Days Out First Aid Tips from Daisy First Aid The Benefits of Baby Swimming by Puddle Ducks The Advantages of Martial Arts by Fortitude TaeKwon-Do Razzamataz Shine on Stage with West End Star Competitions: A Family Day Pass to Kent Life A Family Ticket to Diggerland A Family Ticket to 'Terrible Thames' by Horrible Histories A Family Weekend Camping Ticket to Elderflower Fields A Build Your Own STEM Inspired Pirate Ship A copy of 'Why oh Why am I a Crocodile' A copy of 'The National Menagerie of Art'

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Welcome!!

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Welcome to our Spring 2022 edition. Let's be honest, it's been a rough 18 months but things are looking up!

We've got some amazing Spring family days out, some great content from; Puddle Ducks West Kent, Fortitude TaeKwon-Do Tunbridge Wells, Puddle Ducks West Kent, Razzamataz Theatre Schools Tonbridge and some valuable first aid tips from Daisy First Aid. In addition, we have SEVEN incredible competitions to get your Spring off to an amazing start.

Most importantly we have hundreds of local listings at your fingertips to make parenting that little bit easier.

We really hope you enjoy and please do follow us on social media and check our regularly updated website for all of our listings, events, competitions and local news.

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Listings Index Welocme! 3 Competitions 4,5 Local Business 6 Family Health & Support

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Baby & Toddler

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Preschooler 9,11 Nurseries & Preschools

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Independent Schools 13 Primary Schools 13 Private Tutoring 13,14 A-Z Activities for Children 5-16 yrs

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Party Stuff 18,19 Holiday Schemes & Activities

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Family Days Out 20

Our Best Wishes, James and Clare

Advertisers Index All Sorts of Fun 18 Babee Ballet 9 Brinley First Aid Training 6 Cascade Dance 14 Clip 'n Climb 14 Daisy First Aid 7 East Grinstead Museum 20 Evolution Dance Academy 14 Fortitude TaeKwon-Do Tunbridge Wells 16 Godstone Farm 22 Halen O'Grady Drama Academy 9 Holden Park Pre-School 12 Lingfield College Nursery 12 Little Fishes 11 Little Welly 22 Monkey Music 9 Mum2Mum Market West Kent 6 Pied Piper Activities 19 Play 'n Grow 19 Puddle Ducks 11 Razzamataz 15 St Georges Childcare Project 12 Target Shooting School 17 Teach Kent and Sussex 13 Temper Temper Chocolate 18 The Personal Travel Agents 21 Tracey Cambridge Osteopath 6

Editorial Content & Fun Stuff Competitions 4,5 First Aid Tips from Daisy First Aid

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Baby Swimming by Puddle Ducks

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Razzamataz Students Shine on Stage

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The Benefits of Martial Arts

by Fortitude TaeKwon-Do 16 Pokemon Activity Sheet

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Upcoming Spring Family Events in West Kent

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Local Businesses ABCS UK, award-winning bookkeeping practice helping parents with their business accounts www.abcsuk.com, 01732 495224 Babyprints, Unique 3D casts of babies, children, families and pets, 07714 531747 Baldwins Travel, independent travel agent, 01892 506445 Family & pet-friendly taxis, up to 8 seats, for those who need extra care, 01892 642121

Family Photographers Lucy McKenzie Photography, Maternity, Baby & Children, Tunbridge Wells, 07863 550676 Nic Bisseker Photography - Family Portrait and action dog photography, 07879 840171 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

Libraries Borough Green Library, High Street, Sevenoaks TN15 8BJ, 03000 413131 East Peckham Library, Pound Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 5AU, 03000 413131 Hildenborough Library, 3 Riding Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9LN, 03000 413131 Kemsing Library, Dippers Close Kemsing, Sevenoaks TN15 6QD, 03000 413131 Otford Library, High Street, Otford, Sevenoaks TN14 5PH, 03000 413131

Outdoor Activity Equipment

Children and Young People with Disabilities

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

Auditory Verbal UK- helping deaf babies and children listen and talk, 01869 325000

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

Child and Family Health Woodland Chiropractic Clinic caring for the whole Family, Borough Green, 01732 887177 Family Bear Club, creating healthy beginnings- from pregnancy to age 2.

Mother & baby wellness, 07393 995583 Hairforce, nit and head lice professional treatment, 0208 2497381

CASPA supporting Autistic young people and their families and adults, 07957 924297 IMAGO, support and empower vulnerable groups, 01892 530330 Cog-Ed, Educational, Dyslexia and Psychological Services, 07972 624969

Domestic Abuse, Support and Advice National Centre for Domestic Violence www.ncdv.org.uk, 0800 970 2070

First Aid Training for Parents and Carers

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

Paddock Wood Library, 9 Commercial Road, Tonbridge TN12 6EN, 03000 413131

Independent travel agent specialising in family holidays worldwide, 01892 882750

Pembury Library, Henwood Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4HS, 03000 413131

KMJ Property, your local, independent Estate Agent

Riverhead Library, 31 London Road, Riverhead TN13 2BU, 03000 413131

Health Visiting Services, supporting families with a new baby or a child aged under five-years-old, 0300 7900243

KW Cleaning, professional cleaning with a personal touch, 07586 830056

Rusthall Library, Rusthall High Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8RZ, 03000 413131

Tiz Kids, mindfulness classes, 3-11 yrs, tunbridge wells. private and group sessions, 07887 951968

Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, Family First Aid Classes, 07939 507662

Seal Library, High St, Sevenoaks TN15 0AL, 03000 413131

Tracey Cambridge, Osteopath specialising in babies, 01342 323 851

St John Ambulance Kent, enquiries, 0344 770 4800

RMW Services, Kitchen painting and custom painted furniture, 07761 530679

Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1LQ, 03000 413131

Tunbridge Wells Cloth Nappy Library, Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas, 07733 161744

Fostering and Adoption

Rural Atelier, we sell a variety of ecofriendly, ethical, sustainable and fairly traded goods - www.ruralatelier.co.uk

Sherwood Library, Lakeside, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3LZ, 03000 413131

Child and Family Support and Advice

Mum2Mum, nearly new sales in Kent, www.mum2mummarket.co.uk MyChristie, Professional & Creative Graphic Design Services, 07796 105190

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

Showfields Library, Showfields Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5PR, 03000 413131 Southborough Library, 137 London Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 0NA, 03000 413131 The Eden Centre Library, Four Elms Road, EdenbridgeTN8 6BY, 03000 413131 Tonbridge Library, 1 Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge TN9 1TG, 03000 413131 Tonbridge North Library, 5 York Parade, Tonbridge, TN10 3NP, 03000 413131

Toy Central, Quality Wooden Toys, Sevenoaks, 01732 467307

Tunbridge Wells Library, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, 03000 413131

Vibrance Beauty, Mobile Beauty Therapist. Tonbridge & surrounding areas, 07377 994655

West Kingsdown Library, London Rd, West Kingsdown TN15 6EL, 03000 413131

Xtreme2Clean, professional Carpet & upholstery care, 07903 654710

Westerham Library, London Road, Westerham TN16 1BD, 03000 413131

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Hayley G Wellness Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, EMDR, EFT & TFT Practitioner, 07818 426171

Amanda Sokell Practical support for parents with a child struggling at school, 07711 183919 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

Brinley First Aid Training, for nurseries, preschools, charities & all groups, special local rates available, all levels, www.brinleyfirstaidtraining.co.uk British Red Cross, 0800 028 0831

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 Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, Baby & Child First Aid Classes, 07939 507662

The Money Advice Service, clear unbiassed money advice, 0300 500 5000

New Parents Groups, Paddock Wood Children’s Centre . New Borns-Crawling, 03000 411035

The Weller Way, helping families become fully functional through coaching and mentoring, 07825 411793

Tiger Stripes, classic antenatal course and new mama & newborn, 07864 596165

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First Aid Tips by Nicola at Daisy First Aid Baby Choking One of the main reasons parents attend my classes is that they are worried about choking particularly if they are about to start weaning or have a young child who sticks everything into their mouth.

Young children are at more risk of choking as they have narrower airways and so objects even soft ones can easily get stuck especially as they are still learning when to breath, chew, swallow and sometimes they get the order a little mixed up.

There are food items and objects that pose more of a risk than others as their shape size and texture can block a child’s airway and be difficult to remove. Common items include grapes, lollipops, sausages, mini eggs, coins, nuts, marshmallows, coins, buttons and small toys. These food items should be prepared to reduce the chance of blockage such as slicing a grape length way into 4 or where appropriate avoided altogether or until they are older i.e. mini eggs or hardboiled sweets.

To reduce the chances of choking - Look at how their food is presented, is it appropriate to their age (size, shape and texture)?

- Teach them to take appropriate size mouthfuls, - Encourage them to always sit when they are eating, - Reduce distraction where possible so they can concentrate on their meal, - Remove any household objects from your child’s reach. i.e., coins or small toys, - ALWAYS supervise them when eating.

Gagging v Choking: Babies have an overly sensitive gag reflex which is nature’s way of keeping them safe from choking.

If your child is coughing and spluttering, they could have a partial blockage which means they are still breathing they just need to remove the item.

Their skin can also turn red. This is GAGGING and effective coughing will usually remove the item quickly and so encourage your child to cough – DO NOT INTERVENE as you can make the situation worse.

CHOKING is when your child’s airway is completely blocked, so they are often completely silent.

They may look shocked and have a panicked look on their face plus their skin and gums may start to turn blue – YOU NEED TO ACT IMMEDIATELY.

If a baby (0-12 months) is choking you should - Encourage them to cough - Give up to 5 back blows - Give up to 5 chest thrusts - DIAL 999 as soon as possible - You can repeat the 5 x back blows and 5 x chest thrusts cycle until the blockage is removed or the child loses consciousness. If the baby is unconscious and not breathing move to CPR. Being able to act quickly and effectively in a choking situation makes all the difference.

To practice this technique as well as the techniques for children over 12 months plus other relevant topics including CPR, accidental poisoning and head injuries book onto one of Daisy First Aid’s Family First Aid Classes.

To find out more about Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and Sevenoaks visit www.tunbridgewells@daisyfirstaid.com @daisyfirstaidtunbridgewells tunbridgewells@daisyfirstaid.com 07939 507662

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Family Health & Support • Baby & Toddler Flourish Birth & Baby, Carole Youdan, Birth & Postnatal Doula, 07786 610328 Providing practical and emotional support for new mothers and their families, 07974 001362

Breastfeeding, Weaning Help and Support BoobieMilk Ltd, Maternity and Nursing Bra fittings and sales, 07951 600777 NCT Baby Café, Manna Café, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 522323 NCT Breastfeeding Helpline, 0300 330 0700 South Tonbridge Children’s Centre, Tonbridge, 03000 418008 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

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Little Forest Children Centre, Tunbridge Wells, 03000 420892 Little Foxes Children’s Centre, Waveney Road, North Tonbridge, 03000 418008

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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

Comic Relief is the operating name of Charity Projects, registered charity in England & Wales (326568) and Scotland (SC039730).

Registered Children’s Complementary Therapists Osteopath for the little ones with Ian Clutton, Integrated Health, 01732 464109 Tracey Cambridge, Osteopath specialising in babies, 01342 323 851

Speech and Language Hayley Quinn, Speech Language Therapist, 07780 910992

Stay Fit and Healthy MyPilates group mat mixed abilities classes, Sundridge & Brasted, , 07375 200495 Tonality Dance/Aerobic Fitness Classes, Frant Hall, Frant Near Tunbridge Wells, 07721 747201

Antenatal Services 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 Strong Like Mama, hypnobirthing and antenatal - for a calm, confident birth!, 07711 078507 Tiger Stripes, birth & baby, classic antenatal course, hypnobirthing & tigress empowered birth, pregnancy relaxation, 07864 596165

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Southborough Children’s Centre, 03000 420891

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 Sandrines Pilates, Mum and baby pilates, 01892 618493 Unity Birth Programme - Comprehensive mind & body antenatal courses in T-Wells, 07702 751143 You Baby Beyond, 1-2-1 PT (studio or home visits) + Mum & Baby Fitness Classes, 07592 305124

Hypnobirthing Good Birth Practice, practical & fun hypnobirthing classes, courses & workshops, 07905 986810 Strong Like Mama, hypnobirthing and antenatal - for a calm, confident birth!, 07711 078507 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

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 Elizabeth Henry Nannies: Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Nursery Staff, babysitting, 01732 851313 Katie Nanny, professional Nanny Ad Hoc, Daytime, Evening, Travel, Temporary, Emergency, 07852 345124 The Little Au Pair Agency: Bromley based, small, friendly, covering the UK, 020 8462 6041 Tinies Childcare, 0203 6918828 SEVENOAKS, Mum and Co, St Nicholas Church Undercroft, Rectory Lane, 01732 743352 SEVENOAKS, Playtime, United Reformed Church Hall, St John’s Hill, 07502 132896

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SOUTHBOROUGH, Thommy’s Tiny Tots Parent and Toddlers, St Thomas, Pennington Rd, 07510 241163 TONBRIDGE, Bumps & Babes Group, St Stephens Church Hall, pre-walking babies, 01732 771977 TONBRIDGE, Bumps and Babes new parents, St Stephens Christchurch Centre, 01732 771977 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Stars Baby and Toddler Group, 0-3 yrs, 01892 521320 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Stars, Christian Fellowship, 01892 521320 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Parent and Toddler Group, Salvation Army, Bayhall Road, 01892 523849 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Augustine’s, Crescent Rd, (meet during hols), 01892 522525

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

Baby and Toddler Additional Needs Groups The Children’s Trust School Taddies Playgroup for children with complex needs, 01737 365810

Baby, Toddler & Preschoolers 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 Fitness and Form, mother and baby pilates class, www.fitnessandform.co.uk, 07913 994432 Inhalexhale Yoga Mummy & Me Pilates Classes every Wednesday at 11am at Pembury Pavilion, , 07876 787869 Postnatal Yoga for Mum & Baby Massage, Yoga and songs for babes!, 07702 751143

Preschooler’s Gym and Physical Play

Tatty Bumpkin, Sevenoaks, fun yoga-inspired activity, 6wks-7yrs, 07870 598606

Charlton Football Coaching 3-5yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Yoga for children 4+ Available for group sessions in schools or youth clubs, 07885 754556

Jumping Beans: Creative, physical and fun classes, 3mths-5yrs, 07768 038172 Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 18mths-7yrs, 0208 432 0982

Zen Baby Massage, Baby Massage & Yoga, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, 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 in Snodland for 0-12 months, local discounts + free tea! , www.kwmothernurture.co.uk Tiger Stripes, cubs baby massage 6 wks 5 mths, 07864 596165 Zen Baby Massage, Baby Massage & Yoga, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, Tunbridge Wells, www. zenbabymassageyoga.com

Baby and Toddler Music and Dance Babee Ballet, ages 2.5-5yrs. Buzzie Bee Ballet fun! Various locations and times, 07889 647338 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 Gymboree Play and Music, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, 0-5 yrs, 07308 160024 Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552

Pre School Gymnastics, 6mths-3yrs with parents or 3-4yrs, 01892 540744 Little Notes, Tonbridge School Centre as part of their Recre8 Programme, 01892 300103

Preschooler’s Dance and Drama

Monkey Music - Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Pembury, Hildenborough, 01892 671997

Babyballet Song and Dance Academy, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, 07809 148348

Mummy and Me Ballet with Just Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864517 Musical Bumps Music Classes with traditional songs, lullabies and musical games, 07784 737183 Tatty Bumpkin, Yoga and Music 2-7yrs, 07511 048803

Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 2yrs+, 01892 542549

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 Little Fishes, parent and baby/toddler/ children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211 SwimKidz NW Kent & Sevenoaks, for Pregnancy, Babies, Toddlers and Children, 07809 227637 Puddle Ducks, Swimming classes from 0-4 yrs - Sevenoaks, Hildenborough & Tunbridge Wells, 01892 617246 Water babies, from birth, Classes held across Kent, 01622 729989

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

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 Firefly Dance School, Ballet, Modern, Tap, National, Irish Boys/Girls, all ages, 07734 816989 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Kindy Drama, preschool classes, 2½-5 yrs, 07587 006176 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 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

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 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Toddlers Gym, 01732 470700 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

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

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The Benefits of Baby Swimming by Puddle Ducks The Benefits of Baby Swimming by Puddle Ducks As our friends at Puddle Ducks explain below, swimming is one of the most amazing experiences you can share with your baby!

Babies have a real affinity with water (they spend nine months in the womb, after all!) and can be taken swimming from birth - you don’t need to wait until they have had their injections. Very young babies love the freedom, massage and gentle exercise that the water offers.

The benefits to both parent and baby of swimming together are immense: - plenty of eye contact; - plenty of skin contact – it’s a wonderful way to bond with your baby; - helping you and your baby feel relaxed and confident in the water; - makes swimming a fun and socially stimulating activity (for both you and your baby!); - even parents who can’t swim can enjoy relaxing in the water with their baby.

Baby swimming is an entirely safe and gentle activity but coming to classes often provides a parent with the necessary support to enable them to relax and enjoy the experience. There are further benefits too, especially if you join a fun, progressive class like those run by Puddle Ducks: - Only in the water, can a baby move freely and develop actions they wouldn’t otherwise be able to in their first year of life. This gives “swimming babies” the opportunity to develop crucial higher brain functions, core muscle development and co-ordination far earlier than they would otherwise be able to.

- Even though gentle, baby swimming classes provide a complete physical work-out: strengthening your baby's heart, lungs and respiratory system, which again aids development of the brain.

- Regular swimming often improves eating and sleeping patterns.

- Learning to respond to key words (within a few months) can make your baby sharper mentally, increasing levels of awareness and understanding as well as improve communication between you.

- Encouraging a baby to take regular exercise from such a young age is also an extremely healthy routine to instil which may prevent childhood lethargy.

Most importantly of all, baby swimming should instil a love of water for the rest of your child’s life.

There are many things to consider when taking a baby swimming for the first time but don’t be put off by the logistics! Here are a few hints and tips: - choose a clean and well-managed pool, ideally heated to over 30°C; - in a warm pool, your baby just needs to wear a disposable swim nappy (or a wrap and liners) with a neoprene swim-nappy over the top; - when your baby gets out of the water they will probably be cold, tired and hungry(!) so bring a hooded bath towel for them to the poolside, have a small toy to distract them in the changing room and milk or a healthy snack for when you get outside; - bring a changing mat (or extra towel); - finally, don’t forget to bring your own swimming costume/trunks and towel!

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Preschoolers • Nurseries & Preschools

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

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Preschooler’s Swimming Alison Marks Swim School, Hildenborough, 3yrs+, 01732 365440 Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 3 years+, 01732 455800 Little Fishes, parent and baby/toddler/ children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211 Puddle Ducks, 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

SEVENOAKS, Acorns Day Nursery, TN13, 6 months to 5 years, 01732 459162 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

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Cottage, Breakfast / Tea available, 2-4 yrs, two sites, 07702 180487 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Rascals Nursery, TN1, 6 months-5 years, 01892 313245 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, Knights Park, TN2, 01892 882795 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Rainbow Creche and Nursery, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, TN4, 01892 517215

SOUTHBOROUGH, Asquith Woodlands Day Nursery, TN4, 0330 057 9741

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

TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery and Preschool, Pembury Road, TN9, 0370 218 8553

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Georges’ Childcare, 5-12 yrs Tunbridge Wells, 01892 543982 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN4, 01892 531128

PENSHURST, Well Place Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 mths-5 yrs, 01892 870118

TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery, West Kent College, Brook Street, TN9, 0330 057 3654 TONBRIDGE, Barnies Day Nursery, Hadlow, TN11, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 850033 TONBRIDGE, Hilden Oaks Nursery, TN10, 3mths+, 01732 353941 TONBRIDGE, Oaklands Day Nursery, TN9, 4mths-5yrs, 01732 353486 TONBRIDGE, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN9, 01732 500565 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Asquith Day Nursery and Preschool, TN4, 0333 920 2726 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Forest Park Nursery and Pre-School, TN2, 0-5yrs, 01892 512313

SEVENOAKS Day Nursery, Otford Road, TN14, 01732 460384

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Juniors Day Nursery, 07940 728905

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

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Green Cave Day Nursery, TN1, 6mth-5yrs, 01892 800033 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Tunbridge Wells Nursery and Montessori PreSchool, 3mth-5yrs, 01892 540068

Montessori Nurseries SEVENOAKS, Hollybush Montessori Nursery, TN14, 07984 133318 SEVENOAKS, Moniques Montessori Day Nursery, 01732 452931 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, New World Montessori, Linden Park Cricket Club, Fir Tree Road, 07787 155247 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Tunbridge Wells Nursery and Montessori PreSchool, 3mth-5yrs, 01892 540068

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Sessional Preschools and Nurseries BIDBOROUGH, Village Nursery School, Village Hall, TN3, 2 to 5 years, 07517 145731 CHIDDINGSTONE, Chiddingstone Nursery School, TN8, 2 to 4 years, 01892 871315 EDENBRIDGE Nursery School, Edenbridge Primary School, 3 to 4 yrs, 01732 863787 EDENBRIDGE, Church House Preschool, Rickards Hall, 07748 673798 EDENBRIDGE, Marsh Green Preschool, St John’s Church, 01732 864553 EDENBRIDGE, St Paulinus PreSchool, 2-5 years, 07796 795811 FORDCOMBE, Fordcombe PreSchool, Village Hall, 07895 472610 GROOMBRIDGE, Groombridge PreSchool, 01892 861113 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 HILDENBOROUGH, Little Fosse Nursery, Fosse Bank School 2-3yrs, 01732 834212 LANGTON GREEN, Village House Nursery, Village Hall, 07935 156969 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 SEAL, Top Banana PreSchool, 2-4 years, 07958 528808 SEVENOAKS, Bradbourne Park PreSchool, grds of Sevenoaks Primary, 2¾ to 5 years, 01732 779149

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SEVENOAKS, Chevening School Nursery, TN13, 2½-5 years, 01732 452342 SEVENOAKS, Halstead Nursery, Otford Lane, TN14, 2-5 years, 07950 681846 SEVENOAKS, Pipkins Nursery School Chevening, TN14, 2-5 years, 07480 832356 SEVENOAKS, Platt School Nursery, TN15, 2-5 years, 01732 886600 SEVENOAKS, Plaxtol Nursery School, TN15, 2½-5yrs, 01732 811395 SEVENOAKS, Radnor House Nursery, 2.5 years +, 01959 563720 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 SEVENOAKS, Weald PreSchool, Church Road, 01732 450272 SOUTHBOROUGH, Holden Park Preschool, 2 to 5 years, 01892 520626 SOUTHBOROUGH, Southborough Preschool, Community Centre, Crundwell Rd, 2-5 years, 01892 538666 SPELDHURST, Speldhurst Nursery School, St Marys Lane, 2-5 years, 01892 860577 TONBRIDGE, Brenchley Preschool Limited, 2-5 years, 01892 724261 TONBRIDGE, Capel Preschool Playgroup, 01892 833363 TONBRIDGE, Delarue Crickets Pre-School (2-5 Years), Welland Rd, TN10 3TD, 07496 288372 TONBRIDGE, East Peckham Preschool, 01622 871268 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 TONBRIDGE, Roselands Preschool, Woodlands School Grounds, TN10, 01732 368580 TONBRIDGE, Sevington Playgroup, TN9, 01732 367391 TONBRIDGE, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Nursery School, TN9, 2-5 yrs, 01732 358000 TONBRIDGE, STEPS, St Stephens Church Pre School, Waterloo Road TN9, 01732 363642

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TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Bishops Down Primary School Nursery 3+ yrs, 01892 520114 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Hawkenbury Nursery School, Forest Road, 07833 772857 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Little Learning Tree Preschool @ Salvation Army TW, for children 2-5 years, 07948 085991 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Little Learning Tree Preschool, Number One Community Centre, TN2, 2-5 years, 07925 177730

Primary Schools • Independent Schools • Tutors 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, 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

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 The Schools at Somerhill, Yardley Court, Tonbridge TN11, boys, 7-13 years, 01732 352124 Tonbridge School, boys, day and boarding, 13-18 years, 01732 365555 Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks 3-18yrs, 01732 451334

Primary Schools 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

Independent Schools

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

Beechwood Sacred Heart, Tunbridge Wells 3-18yrs, 01892 532747

Edenbridge Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 863787

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 Rose Hill School, Tunbridge Wells, 3-13yrs, 01892 525591 Russell House School, Otford, Sevenoaks, 01959 522352 Sackville School, Hildenborough 1118yrs, 01732 838888 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

Fordcombe Cof E Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN3, 01892 740224 Four Elms Primary School, Edenbridge, 4 to 11 years, 01732 700274 Ide Hill Cof E Primary School, Sevenoaks, 4-11 years, 01732 750389 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 Paddock Wood Primary School, Paddock Wood, 01892 833654 Pembury Primary School, 4-11 years, 01892 822259 Penshurst Primary School, Penshurst TN11, 01892 870446 Platt Primary School, TN15, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882596

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St James School, 7- 11 years, 01892 523006 St Johns C of E Infant School, Sevenoaks TN13, 01732 453944 St John’s Cof E Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN4, 4-11 years, 01892 678980 St Katharine’s Knockholt Church of England Primary, Sevenoaks TN14, 4 to 11 yrs, 01959 532237 St Lawrence C of E Primary School, Sevenoaks TN15, 4 to 11 years, 01732 761393 St Mary the Virgin C of E Primary School, Hartfield, 4 to 11 years, 01892 770221 St Michael’s Primary School, Withyham, 4 to 11 years, 01892 770307 Temple Grove Academy, Tunbridge Wells, 4-11 years, 01892 520562

Rusthall Primary School, TN4, 01892 520582

Weald Primary School, come and visit us just outside Sevenoaks to find out more, 01732 463307

Seal Primary School, Seal, 5-11 years, 01732 762388

West Kingsdown CE Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01474 853484

Sevenoaks Primary School, TN13, 4-11 years, 01732 453952

Woodlands Primary School, Tonbridge, 01732 355577

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

Tutoring, standard school subjects and 11+

Southborough C Of E Primary School, 01892 529682

Solefield School, boys, Sevenoaks TN13, 4-13yrs, 01732 452142

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

Somerhill Pre-Prep at The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge TN11, co-ed, 3-7 yrs, 01732 352124

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

St Michael’s Preparatory School, Otford 3-13yrs, 01959 522137

Train to Teach Events

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

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 Extra Tuition Centre, all over Kent, 11+, 0800 917 4194 Fleet Tutors: Britain’s Leading Tutoring Service Provider, 0333 920 9629 IELTS Exam Lessons. 1:1 with very experienced teacher. Tunbridge Wells area, 07504 939649 Kip McGrath, English and Maths Tuition, Tunbridge Wells, 6-16 years, 01892 458184 Kumon Maths, Sevenoaks, 01342 851221 Kumon Maths, Tonbridge, 01622 817544 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 Kidslingo Preschool French and Spanish, to 11yrs, 07726 590289

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Tutors • A-Z Activities for Children Want to learn to dance and have fun? evolution Dance academy classes are for you!

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Cricket Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club 7yrs+, 01892 825513

Cycling

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

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition Caroline Stinton, Piano, Bassoon and theory lessons, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 524315 Classical singing lessons Tunbridge Wells from beginners to advanced. all ages, 01892 538453 Joe’s Academy of Music: music for all ages and abilities, Tunbridge Wells, 07938 226435 Timothy Lowe ARCM, FISM Expert piano and theory tuition, 07588 549622 Tunbridge Wells Music Lessons - Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Piano - Tunbridge Wells, 07904 320750 TW Music School: Drum, Guitar, Bass, Vocal Piano, 01892 750157

Activities for additional needs children Bradbourne Riding Centre (Riding for the Disabled), Sevenoaks, 01732 453592

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

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CYCLEme TOTS, Mid-Kent Classes, 2-7 years, 07739 389281 Southborough and District Wheelers, 8yrs+, 01892 537758

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

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 Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 2yrs+, 01892 542549 D2Dance School: Ballet, Modern, Street, Singing, Tap, Musical Theatre 3yrs-adult, 07709 173256 Dance Academy Sevenoaks, RAD Ballet Cont tap Modern, Commercial Jazz, 3yrs+, 01732 469806 Dancing Boutique, 82 Victoria Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529720 Dynamic Dance, for all ages from toddlers, various venues, based in Tonbridge, 01732 357518 Evolution Dance Academy, ballet, street, musical theatre, Edenbridge area, 2yrs+, 07709 348723 Firefly Dance School, Ballet, Modern, Tap, National, Irish Boys/Girls, all ages, 07734 816989 Happy Me Kids, fun and funky dance classes for your child in Tunbridge Wells, 07427 371396 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

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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 Pauline Quirke Academy Summer School, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, 07961 387798 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 Showtime Stage Schools now in Kent & Medway, Sat & Sun 4-18yrs Free Trials, 01732 430300 SJ School of Dance Academy 5yrs+, 07880 499801 Southborough School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529720 Stagecoach Performing Arts, 4-16 yrs, Tonbridge, 01444 456208 The Dance Studio, 2.5yrs+ Ballet, Tap and Jazz. T Wells, Paddock Wood, Otford, 07812 565826 The Talentz Musical Theatre 5-16yrs, 07899 998249 Theatre Train Dance Act Sing 6-18yrs, 07710 478246 Trinity Youth Theatre 8-18yrs, 01892 500673

Razzamataz Students Shine on Stage Razzamataz Students Shine on Stage with West End Star Enthusiastic students from Razzamataz Theatre School Tonbridge got the incredible opportunity to open the show for Broadway and West End Musical Theatre Star ‘Kerry Ellis’.

The 30 students aged 6-16 all attend Razzamataz Tonbridge, which is part of a national network of theatre schools across the UK. The lucky students, opened the stars show on stage with a fabulous vocal performance on stage at the stunning Igloo Theatre, at Tonbridge’s Castlemas Event in December.

Kerry Ellis is widely acclaimed as one of the great British musical theatre performers, and known as ‘The First Lady of West End Musicals’ after appearing in many West End Shows. Most theatre fans will remember her for her amazing performance as ‘Elphaba’ in ‘Wicked’ in London and on Broadway.

Razzamataz student Ellie Machin age 12 was ‘THRILLED’ to be invited to join the star on stage to sing a duet from ‘Wicked’!! Ellie, already a huge Kerry Ellis fan was quoted as saying ‘This opportunity has made all her dreams come true’.

Razzamataz Tonbridge who, as network have previously worked with Kerry Ellis, were thrilled to receive the following message from the star herself: “The Razz team were brilliant and what a beautiful job they did … please give them all my love and hope we can do more together" “I’m incredibly proud of our students who joined us on stage,” says Eve Aston, Principal of Razzamtaz Tonbridge. “As well as delivering an amazing performance they behaved impeccably and we thank the organisers and the staff at ‘Castlemas’ and Bravo Productions for the opportunity. This was the boost the children needed after the previous year’s lockdown which left many students lacking in confidence. This totally made our year!!”

Razzamataz have also received many glowing reviews form their parents: Mr D Smith wrote: I would like to thank you all In what you have done with my daughter, She never had any confidence to do what she did on Sunday night by going up on stage beforehand, Amber absolutely loves it at Razzamataz and we are so happy to have her there.

Mrs R Barclay wrote: Thank you for the amazing opportunity to perform at Castlemas, my son Eddie really loved it. What a special way for Razz to end the year!

Razzamataz Tonbridge is part of a network of over 50 schools and creates ‘triple threat performers’ meaning students leave being skilled in dance, drama and singing. During their time at Razzamataz, they will cover lots of different genres from classic West End musical theatre through to acting for camera, street dance and pop singing. There are lots of opportunities to perform both locally and on the West End stage and the school is proud to continually bring professionals into the school to work with students. The fun classes are for all children whatever their background or ability and there is a strong focus on keeping fit and active, having fun and making friends. Classes start at age four and go on to 18 and there are lots of opportunities to perform giving children the opportunity to grow in confidence. The performing Arts School, with 22 years experience are now busy preparing for their next performance at ‘Hever Castle’, another amazing performing opportunity for their students.

To find out more about Razzamataz Theatre School Tonbridge visit www.tonbridge.razzamataz.co.uk @theatreschooltonbridge tonbridge@razzamataz.co.uk 07401 801318

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The Benefits of Martial Arts by Kirstie Andrews The Benefits of Martial Arts by Kirstie Andrews of Fortitude Taekwon-Do Tunbridge Wells & Southborough From the youngest Ninja (3yrs) to the young at heart, Martial Arts has numerous benefits.

In Taekwon-Do, students learn good values by keeping 5 tenets in mind: - Courtesy - Integrity - Perseverance - Self-Control - Indomitable Spirit Courtesy is shown during training by bowing and treating all students and instructors with respect. Senior grades don’t command respect, they build it and earn it by setting a good example.

The youngest Ninjas learn Self Control by sitting still and listening.

The more senior students demonstrate it by keeping cool under pressure. During sparring drills, we maintain Self Control by pulling techniques thus preventing harm coming to our fellow students.

We learn powerful and destructive techniques so Self Control is vitally important.

One of the great things about Martial Arts is that it is very much goal driven. There is always a higher belt to aim for. Techniques can always be fine-tuned and honed. This encourages the student to persevere to improve their techniques and aim high. This also leads into Indomitable Spirit – encouraging the student to keep trying even when things seem impossible.

Students soon discover that they can achieve far more than they imagined. Improved flexibility, strength and stamina boosts the confidence of students when they find themselves able to perform patterns and techniques that initially seem challenging without even thinking about them. Progress is rewarded with new belts once the student has reached the standard to move up to the next level.

It’s been shown that practising patterns of movements can burn many calories and creates muscle memory. This in turn helps a student have an automatic reaction should they ever need to defend themselves. Taekwon-Do is classed as a Martial Art of Self Defence. We learn many defensive techniques, but also hone and perfect offensive techniques to be used if there is no other option. An individual works through prescribed patterns of movements mindfully perfecting techniques. This helps them forget about life outside the dojang (training hall) and improves focus and concentration.

Martial Arts isn’t just about kicking and punching. A typical Taekwon-Do lesson can include cardio, pad work, techniques, self-defence, stretching, sparring, fun and games and more. A bonus of lessons including multiple different aspects is that students gain fitness, strength and flexibility whilst also increasing confidence.

Young students benefit greatly too with: - Increased Co-ordination & Motor Skills - Greater Attention Span - Improved Confidence & Self Esteem - Channelling Energy in a Positive Way Games, exercises and a simple syllabus make it easy for little ones to gain the most out of Taekwon-Do based skills. With Martial Arts, there is so much to gain and the only thing to lose is weight and stress!

To find out more about Fortitude TaeKwon-Do Tunbridge Wells and Southborough visit www.tkd4u.co.uk/locations/kent-martial-arts/martial-arts-tunbridge-wells @FortitudeTaekwondoTunbridgeWells fortitudelink@gmail.com 01342 302192

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A-Z Activities for Children 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

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

Fitness and Activity Clubs

Tonbridge Golf Centre 3yrs+, 01732 353281

‘A’ Team Fun Club, 5-12yrs,Sat 09:3012:00, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 772685

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

At home fun Mama & Baby/child workouts, suitable for all ages incl, prenatal, 07707 346552

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

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 Saxons Orienteering, Juniors to Adults, various venues, Contact through website Sevenoaks Nordic Walking, 01732 453271

Gymnastics Gymnastics, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 772685 Kent College Gymnastics Academy Gym lessons 5-18yrs, 01892 822006 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 Hockey Club 6-16yrs, Email via website

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

Tunbridge Wells Inline Hockey Club 6yrs+, 01892 535439

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

Bradbourne Riding Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 453592

Football

Horseriding Hadlow College Equestrian Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 852204

Charlton Football Coaching 3-13yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Matfield and District Riders Association, 5yrs+, 01892 836058

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

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

First Class Football: Advanced Football Skills Coaching 2yrs+, 07929 861394 Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, up to 7 years, 0208 432 0982

Riding Farm Equestrian Centre, 4yrs+, Hildenborough, 01732 838717 South Farm Riding Stables, 5yrs+, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864807 Wellgrove Farm Stables, Pembury 3yrs+, 01892 822087

M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983

White Rocks Farm Western Riding, near Sevenoaks, 01732 761888

Pure Football Academy, Additional Training, Kent & Sussex, 18mnths - 14yrs, 07872 864016

Leisure Centres

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

Angel Leisure Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF, 01732 359966 Edenbridge leisure Centre, Stangrove Park, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5LU, 01732 865665 Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Mascalls Court Rd, Tonbridge TN12 6NZ, 01892 838290 Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, 01732 865665 Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, 01732 470700 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre: pool, gym, sports hall, crèche, martial arts, 01732 470700 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

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

Frontier School of Karate and Kickboxing (FSK), Crowborough, 3yrs+, 07970 686054 Martial Arts South East Juniors, Tunbridge Wells, 07986 825817 Oaks Martial Arts, 3yrs+, Sevenoaks, Hildenborough, Edenbridge, 01732 759988 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 Vision Taekwondo, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre 3yrs+, 01892 540744

Snow Sports

Multiple Sports EXCEL Fitness Programme, 11-16yrs, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966 Kickstart Fitness mixed games 5-10yrs, Angel CentreTonbridge, 01732 772690 Langton Green Community Sports Association, 01892 862967 Multi sports for 3-16yrs 3rd Sun 13:0014:30 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 5yrs +, 01892 540744

Music Groups, Centres Brittens Music School, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 559319 Singing Mamas Choir Fridays 1.30pm at Brittens Music - all women welcome, 07724 466064 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

Rollerblading and Skateboarding 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

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

Squash Tunbridge Wells Squash Rackets Club - Junior Squash and Racket Ball, 01892 527736 Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Swimming, Pool Sports Alison Marks Swim School, Hildenborough, 3yrs+, 01732 365440 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 Little Fishes, parent and baby/toddler/ children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211 RTW Monson Learn To Swim (Level 3-competitive swimming), 07779 703317 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Classes and fun swimming, 01732 470700 Starfish School of Swimming all ages and abilities, Sevenoaks, 01732 834186 Tonbridge Swimming Pool, Castle Street, indoor and outdoor pools, 01732 367449 Tunbridge Wells Sports and Tennis, Swimming classes for all ages, 01892 540744

Table Tennis Byng Hall Table Tennis Club 7yrs+, 07768 742414

Tennis Evolution Tennis Coaching at Brenchley and Matlock Tennis Club Juniors, 01622 532354 Jarrett Tennis School for 5-14yrs, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 538445 Oakbury Tennis Club Juniors, Sevenoaks, 07821 621403 Short Tennis, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre 4-10yrs, 01892 540744

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A-Z Activities for Children • Party Stuff St Johns Tennis Club, Tennis Courses, 5-18yrs, 01892 546252 Tennis Academy, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 01959 523377 Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club, 01892 525625

Trampolining Edenbridge Leisure Centre, trampolining coaching 5-16yrs, 01732 865665 Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Paddock Wood 5yrs+, 01892 838290 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Trampolining, 4-15yrs, 01732 470700 Trampolining, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Wildernesse Sports Centre Trampolining, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

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

Party Supplies and Planners Sleepy Teepeez Kent offer tailor made sleepovers for children, www.sleepyteepeezkent.co, .uk 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 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, 07710 078467 Walking Balloons offer a great variety of animal balloons that walk beside you, 07763 860066

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

Wishful Winks provide a stress free sleepover party experience, 07957 491146

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Party Catering, Cakes

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre: canoeing, sailing, wind surfing etc, 8 years +, 01892 890000 Edenbridge Sub Aqua Club, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 14yrs+, 07702 473898

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

Youth Clubs The Hub, South Tonbridge, 03000 418008

Party Venues Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966 Birthday experiences at Bowles, Eridge Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665 Diggerland, Medway Valley leisure Park, Roman Way, Strood ME2 2NU, 0871 22 77 007 Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665 Extreme Ventures, outdoor rock climbing/scrambling, nr Tunbridge Wells, 6yrs+, 07835 528548 Minor Mania, soft play, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 752042 Parties at Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre Paddock Wood, 01892 838290 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700 Temper Temper Chocolate, Chocolate workshops and parties, 01892 538758 The Pottery Box, Tonbridge’s latest go-to pottery-painting destination for all ages - www.thepotterybox.co.uk, 01732 617440 Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437 Woodland Parties, the perfect woodland venue for children’s parties, 07889 094821

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Clever Cooks, Catering and China Hire, 07768 993456 Large selection of partyware, balloons & cake decorating in Tunbridge Wells, 01622 717177 Sprinkles Cakery, bespoke Cakes for all occasions with free delivery in Tunbridge Wells area, 07720 986299

Party Entertainers Allsortsoffun, Pirate, knight, spy party, magic, puppets, 07845 320001 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 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 Funky Footsteps, high energy disco parties, games, facepainting & fun!, 07912 685680 Hartbeeps the most original musical parties on the planet, 07795 103197 Humpty Dumpty Club Musical Parties, 07860 801173

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Jumping Beans Parties, 07768 038172 Kazzamataz comedy magic show, crazy games and dance routines, 07859 015231 Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 18mths-7 yrs, 0208 432 0982

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

M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983

Zebadee Kidz Parties Tonbridge, one stop shop for all your entertainment needs!, 07773 066645

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

Holiday Schemes and Activities

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

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

My Unique Sleepover, Sleepover parties for 5-13 year olds. Covering West Kent, 01732 453580 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 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

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

Pied Piper Activities, 4-12yrs, multiactivity Easter & summer holiday camps, piedpiperactivities.co.uk 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

Alison Marks Swim School Holiday Courses, Hildenborough, 3 years+ (not Winter), 01732 365440 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

Stagecoach Parties, 01444 456208

Camp Beaumont Holiday Camps, Kent College, Tunbridge Wells, 01603 851000

Story Sock Parties, for 2-6 years, 07957 136270

Funtech.co.uk - Summer Tech camps, Tonbridge, 01628 621216

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Holiday Schemes & Activities • Family Days Out Education Through the Ages in East Grinstead

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

Discover the history of schooling in East Grinstead, from it's roots in churches to today's comprehensive school system.

Wednesday 9th February to Saturday 21st May 2022

www.eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk

Southeast Kids Camps, activity day camps across Sussex/Kent - Children 4-12 yrs, 01444 461889

Kent Life Heritage Farm, 01622 763936 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

Super Camps, holiday activities in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, 01235 467300

Quebec House, the birthplace of General James Wolfe, 01959 567430

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

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks, 01732 459777

Workshops & science activities, school summer holidays, 01323 832731

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

Chartwell, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill, Westerham, 01732 868381

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

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 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 Diggerland, Medway Valley leisure Park, Roman Way, Strood ME2 2NU, 0871 22 77 007 East Grinstead Museum - Kid’s activities and exhibitions take place all year, 01342 302233

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

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Upcoming Events in West Kent The Twirliwoos at EM Forster Theatre, 5th – 6th March www.emftheatre.com The Great Outdoors at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park (Bugs & Grubs Weekend), 5th – 6th March www.kentlife.org.uk Mum2Mum Market at Kings Hill, 12th March www.mum2mummarket.co.uk The Mad Hatter’s Children’s Party, 19th March at Reuthe’s Lost Gardens www.reuthes.com Mum2Mum Market at Tonbridge, 20th March www.mum2mummarket.co.uk Easter Grotto and Bunny Hop Disco at Godstone Farm. 1st April – 17th April www.godstonefarm.co.uk Adventures in nature with the National Trust’s Easter Egg trails in Kent at various National Trust Locations, 2nd April – 18th April www.nationaltrust.org.uk Easter Holiday Fun, making Easter decorations at Riverhill Gardens, 2nd – 10th April www.riverhillgardens.co.uk Easter Nest trail at Leeds Castle, 2nd April – 18th April www.leeds-castle.com Easter Family Fun at Hever Castle, 2nd April – 18th April www.hevercastle.co.uk Easter Fun at The Hop Farm, 2nd April – 18th April www.thehopfarm.co.uk The Annual Riverhill Bunny Hunt at Riverhill Gardens, 13th April – 18th April www.riverhillgardens.co.uk Spring into Easter at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park, 15th April – 18th April www.kentlife.org.uk Meet the Easter Bunny at Reuthe’s Lost Gardens, 15th April – 18th April www.reuthes.com Bluebell Festival at Riverhill Gardens, 20th April – 2nd May www.riverhillgardens.co.uk Mum2Mum Market at Kings Hill, 23rd April www.mum2mummarket.co.uk Bank Holiday Celebrations at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park, 30th April – 2nd May www.kentlife.org.uk Peppa Pig at the Spa Valley Railway, 7th May – 8th May www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk TonbridgeMusicClubFamilyConcertwiththeAteaWindQuintetatTonbridge,7thMay www.tmc.org.uk Mum2Mum Market at Tonbridge, 8th May www.mum2mummarket.co.uk Little Welly at Sevenoaks, 14th May – 15th May www.thelittlewelly.co.uk/sevenoaks Farm Yard Antics at Godstone Farm, 30th May – 5th June www.godstonefarm.co.uk A ‘Darling’ Celebration at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park, 2nd June – 5th June www.kentlife.org.uk Open Air Theatre, The Handlebards present ‘Twelfth Night’ at Riverhill Gardens, 11th June www.riverhillgardens.co.uk Tunbridge Wells SoapBox Stars Kart Race at Tunbridge Wells, 25th June www.twsoapboxrace.com See The Gruffalo at Kent Life, 25th June – 26th June www.kentlife.org.uk

Camping Weekends at Godstone Farm, 23rd July – 28th August www.godstonefarm.co.uk

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