The West Kent Family Grapevine - Winter 2023

WINTER 2023

WEST KENT

In Print & Online

The Essen Guid tial Fam e for il West ies in Kent

Inside Your Essential Local Family Directory At Home with Barefoot Books Traditional Ecuadorian Locro Recipe Spice Tasting & Family Crest Activity Razzamaztaz Tonridge is 10 Years Old! Upcoming Winter Family Events

Competitions Win a family ticket to Elderflower Fields Family Festival Win a copy of Mumbles And The Tall Tree Wood Win a Diverse Book Awards Book Bundle Win a Gel Blaster Surge Win a Family Ticket to Cinderella at The Trinity Theatre Win a Cocomelon Prize Bundle

Childcare • Education • Parties • Family Support • Activities • & More ...

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Welcome!!

Hi..

Welcome to our Winter Edition of The West Kent Family Grapevine Magazine.

We've got some fantastic competitions on pages 4-5, a great recipe courtesy of the brilliant Barefoot Books, plus a Spice Tasting and Family Crest activity. All of these are activities for the whole family to enjoy. Do follow the QR Code to find out more about Barefoot Books We've listed our pick up of upcoming Winter events and as always the magazine is filled with hundreds of local family listings to make parenting and family life just that little bit easier.

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My we extend our best wishes for a wonderful festive and Winter Season.

Index Welcome!

Competitions At Home with Barefoot Books Traditional Ecuadorian Locro Recipe Spice Tasting Make a Family Crest Local Business Family Services Antenatal & Postnatal Baby & Toddler Preschooler Groups Nurseries & Preschools Schools Razzamataz 10 Year Anniversary!!

Private Tutoring A-Z Activities for Children 5-16 yrs Party Stuff Holiday Schemes & Activities Family Days Out & Places to Go Upcoming Winter Events in West Kent

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Competitions

Enter Online at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-kent/competitions (T&Cs Apply) WEST KENT

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WIN a copy of 'Mumbles And The Tall Tree Wood'

by Sian Spencer - Little (Plus a Cuddly Hedgehog & a Bug House!)

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Competitions

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Which shadow belongs to Benny?

CoComelon prize bundles!

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Local Business • Family Services Sarah McIntyre specialises in bespoke baby naming ceremonies. Truly memorable, 01732 833121

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

The Magical World of Children’s Books. Huge discounts. Find us on fb, 07895 243757

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

Tunbridge Wells Wedding Dance Company’, wedding dance lessons, 07722 844599

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 Bubbly Books: FREE Books for Schools; Start your Own Business; Buy Usborne Books, 07500 707243 Family & pet-friendly taxis, up to 8 seats, for those who need extra care, 01892 642121 Felicity Harvest, Humanist UK Clebrant, for your namings & other ceremonies, 07708 933607 Friendly Travel, travel agent to help to find a perfect holiday at a great price, www.juliafriend.inteletravel.uk, 07939 048979 Independent travel agent specialising in family holidays worldwide, 01892 882750 KMJ Property, your local, independent Estate Agent Mum2Mum, nearly new sales in Kent MyChristie, Professional & Creative Graphic Design Services, 07796 105190 Primrose’s Embroidery, personalised embroidered baby items, 07731 488319 Radhuni Indian Takeaway, 3 Castle St, Tunbridge Wells, www.radhuniindian. co.uk, 01892 524242 RMW Services, Kitchen painting and custom painted furniture, 07761 530679 RSK BSL provides cutting-edge software development companies in UK, 01732 833111

Vibrance Beauty, Mobile Beauty Therapist. Tonbridge & surrounding areas, 07377 994655 ZarabaWeb, results driven agency, web design, SEO, Logo Design, PPC Marketing, Branding, 07955 249264

Babyprints, Unique 3D casts of babies, children, families and pets, 07714 531747 Kiddicone, themed gifts to celebrate the first day at school, 07976 828348 Personalised toddlers, kids & adults tote bags by Cat Sparrey, www.catsparrey. com

Family Photographers

Primrose’s Embroidery, personalised embroidered baby items, 07731 488319

Diana Dissington Photography - Maternity, Newborn, Milestones & Parenthood, www.dianadissingtonphotography.com, 07565 107356

Outdoor Activity Equipment

Esther Nichols Newborn Photographer, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 07578 596183

Bereaved Parents and Family Members

Lottie Topping, Wedding Photography & Family Portrait Photography, 07595 988453 Lucy McKenzie Photography, Maternity, Baby & Children, Tunbridge Wells, 07863 550676

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 Paddock Wood Library, 9 Commercial Road, Tonbridge TN12 6EN, 03000 413131 Pembury Library, Henwood Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4HS, 03000 413131 Riverhead Library, 31 London Road, Riverhead TN13 2BU, 03000 413131 Rusthall Library, Rusthall High Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8RZ, 03000 413131 Seal Library, High St, Sevenoaks TN15 0AL, 03000 413131 Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1LQ, 03000 413131 Sherwood Library, Lakeside, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3LZ, 03000 413131 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 Tunbridge Wells Library, Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1NS, 03000 413131

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Gifts and Keepsakes

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

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 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 The Children’s Wellness Centre, 0-18yrs, Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, www.childrenswellnesscentre. co.uk/kent, 01892 320087 Tiz Kids, mindfulness classes, 3-11 yrs, tunbridge wells. private and group sessions, 07887 951968 Tracey Cambridge, Osteopath specialising in babies, 01342 323 851 Tunbridge Wells Cloth Nappy Library, Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas, 07733 161744

Child and Family Support and Advice 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 Certified sleep consultant, newborn to 6 yrs. Gentle, tailored approaches used www.ameliapasfieldsleepconsultant. com, 07857 575723 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 The Children’s Wellness Centre, 0-18yrs, Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, www.childrenswellnesscentre. co.uk/kent, 01892 320087

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REFLEXOLOGY FOR CONCEPTION, PREGNANCY AND LABOUR

REFLEXOLOGY with Sarah

Book a bespoke reflexology treatment for part of your journey into motherhood reflexologywithsarahsevenoaks@gmail.com reflexology.with.sarah

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

Counselling Services The Children’s Wellness Centre, 0-18yrs, Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, www.childrenswellnesscentre. co.uk/kent, 01892 320087 The Weller Way. helping families become fully functional through oaching and mentoring, 07825 411793

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

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

Registered Children’s Complementary Therapists Osteopath for the little ones with Ian Clutton, Integrated Health, 01732 464109

Speech and Language Hayley Quinn, Speech Language Therapist, 07780 910992 The Children’s Wellness Centre, 0-18yrs, Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, www.childrenswellnesscentre.co.uk/ kent, 01892 320087

Family Services • Antenatal & Postnatal Stay Fit and Healthy Group and Private classes, suitable for All levels, including Prenatal/Postnatal, www.yogabymargarita.com MyPilates group mat mixed abilities classes, Sundridge & Brasted, 07375 200495 Tonality Dance/Aerobic Fitness Classes, Frant Hall, Frant Near Tunbridge Wells, 07721 747201

Spring House Children’s Centre, Sevenoaks, 03000 411035 Strong Like Mama - prenatal breastfeeding preparation and postnatal support, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

Children’s and Family Centres Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 03000 420995

Antenatal Services

Harmony Children’s Centre, Rusthall, 03000 420890

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

Little Forest Children Centre, Tunbridge Wells, 03000 420892

KW Mother Nurture, Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Education, Group & 1-to-1 courses, 07817 512865 Providing practical and emotional support for new mothers and their families, 07974 001362 Reflexology treatments for conception, pregnancy and labour.

Central Sevenoaks, www.instagram. com/Reflexology.with.sarah, 07734 857792 Strong Like Mama, Pregnancy Relaxation classes, Hypnobirthing & Breastfeeding, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

Antenatal and Postnatal Exercise Group and Private classes, suitable for All levels, including Prenatal/Postnatal, www.yogabymargarita.com Better Body Group, a safe environment for mums to exercise comfortably and confidently post birth, 01732 451979 Birth Holistic, Hypnobirth.

Comprehensive mindbody antenatal training in Tunbridge Wells, 07702 751143 KW Mother Nurture, Pregnancy Relaxation weekly classes, Snodland, 07817 512865 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

Hypnobirthing Strong Like Mama, hypnobirthing and antenatal - for a calm, confident birth!, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

Midwives and Doulas Emma Mills, private midwife prenatal & postnatal care. One-off appointments/ packages of care, 07985 526595 Flourish Birth & Baby, Carole Youdan, Birth & Postnatal Doula, 07786 610328 Strong Like Mama, postnatal doula support in the early weeks with your baby, www.stronglikemama.co.uk

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

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 Elizabeth Henry Nannies: Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Nursery Staff, babysitting, 01732 851313 Harmony at Home Kent Downs is a Nanny and household staff agency, 01622 801501 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

Baby and Toddler Other Groups Baby Yoga with Margarita, postnatal yoga for mums, gentle baby yoga and massage for babies under 10 months, www.yogabymargarita.com 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 Gymboree Play and Music, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, 0-5 yrs, www.gymbo.co.uk/locations/sevenoaks, 07827 910978 Gymboree Play and Music, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, 0-5 yrs, www.gymbo.co.uk/locations/tunbridgewells, 07724 101305 Nature Makers is a nature based arts and crafts class for children aged 0-6, 07415 780943 SEVENOAKS, Baby and Parent Cinema Club, Stag Community Arts Centre, Tues10.30am, 01732 450175 Sing and Sign Bromley & Sevenoaks, for babies from 5 months to 2.5yrs, singandsignbromley@gmail.com Toddler Sense, toddler adventure classes from 13 months to 4 years in Frant, TW, 07921 998654 Tots Play Baby and Toddler Development classes, Paddock Wood and Tonbridge www.totsplay.co.uk/tonbridge 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

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

Mother’s Groups Singing Mamas, St Stephen’s Church Community Centre, Tonbridge, Mondays 10.30-12, www.lauralamn.com/singingmamas

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

Baby and Toddler Yoga Baby Yoga with Margarita, postnatal yoga for mums, gentle baby yoga and massage for babies under 10 months, 07305 622446 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 Bodyprayer, pregnancy yoga, private and small group classes, 07890 555596 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 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

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Baby & Toddler • Preschooler Groups Yoga for children 4+ Available for group sessions in schools or youth clubs, 07885 754556 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

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

Baby Yoga and massage classes and courses in Tunbridge Wells, www.yogabymargarita.com Blissful Bébé Massage group and private baby massage courses, 07732 808623 KW Mother Nurture, Baby Massage, Snodland, 0-12months, 07817 512865

Sevenoaks Baby Massage, group classes & private tuition available, www.sevenoaksbabymassage.com, 07751 950054

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 Cascade Dance: Creative Dance for 3&4 years with Cascade in Tunbridge Wells, 07540 724027 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 Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 07817 290552 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 Tatty Bumpkin, Yoga and Music 2-7yrs, 07511 048803

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, Strood, Sevenoaks, Sidcup & Orpington. 10 weeks - 5yrs, www.aquatots.com, 0208 6886488 Little Fishes, parent and baby/toddler/ children 4ys+, Oxted and Westerham, 07834 737211 Mini Splashers Baby & Toddler swimming lessons, private warm pool, East Grinstead. Wednesday AM, 07990 534463 Puddle Ducks, Swimming classes from 0-4 yrs - Sevenoaks, Hildenborough & Tunbridge Wells, 01892 617246 SwimKidz NW Kent & Sevenoaks, for Pregnancy, Babies, Toddlers and Children, 07809 227637 Water Babies East Sussex & Tunbridge Wells. Lessons from birth to 5 years, 01424 892568

Preschooler’s Dance and Drama Babyballet Song and Dance Academy, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, 07809 148348 Cascade Dance: Creative Dance for 3&4 years with Cascade in Tunbridge Wells, 07540 724027 Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 2yrs+, 01892 542549

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WESTERHAM - GODSTONE OXTED

Drama Kids, Kindy Drama, preschool classes, 2½-5 yrs, www,dramakids.co.uk, 07587 006176 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 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 Mini Motion, creative parent/toddler classes, Crowborough, T’ Wells, Langton Grn, 07734 863791 Razzamataz FREE TASTER SESSIONS in Singing Dance & Drama for ages 2-18, 07401 801318 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 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 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442365 Tiggers Trampolining Time, Preschool, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700 Toddler Gym, under 5yrs Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442697 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442365

Baby & Toddler • Preschooler Groups • Nurseries

Preschooler’s Swimming

Preschooler’s Educational and Multilingual Sessions

Family Music Fun 3mths-5yrs Angel Centre, Tonbridge, Friday am’s, 01732 359966

Caroline Cunnington-King, French tutor, Tonbridge, 07884 255749

Soft Play Centres

Hartbeeps, various venues, 07795 103197

Kidslingo Preschool French and Spanish, from 18 months, 07726 590289

Humpty Dumpty Club Music and Movement, 07860 801173

Preschooler’s Multisensory Sessions

Kindergarten music classes for 0-7

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

Tunbidge Wells, 07724 466064

Pipsqueaks Music, Otford, 07951 587806

Baby Massage, Rhyme and Music, Sevenoaks, 4 -18 months, 07788 971627

Preschooler’s Music and Movement Brittens Music Colourstrings

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0-5 years. Enquire now www.7acorns.co.uk, 07803697404 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 HILDENBOROUGH, Stables Daycare, TN11, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 833266 Ofsted Registered Childminder ‘Trish’s Tiddlers’ Please call for availability, 07940 029793

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Buzy Bee’s, Soft Play Area and Café and outside toys, Ash, 0 to 12 years, 01474 874118 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442697 Gymboree Play and Music, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, 0-5 yrs, www.gymbo.co.uk/locations/sevenoaks, 07827 910978

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

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Nurseries • PreSchools

TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery, West Kent College, Brook Street, TN9, 0330 057 3654

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 Day Nursery, Otford Road, TN14, 01732 460384 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

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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 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Juniors Day Nursery, 07940 728905 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 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 SOUTHBOROUGH, Asquith Woodlands Day Nursery, TN4, 0330 057 9741 TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery and Preschool, Pembury Road, TN9, 0370 218 8553

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

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

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

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

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

EDENBRIDGE, Church House Preschool, Rickards Hall, 07748 673798

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St George's Childrens Project Nursery, TN4, babies-5yrs, 01892 543982 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN4, 01892 531128 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Green Cave Day Nursery, TN1, 6mth-5yrs, 01892 800033

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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

Independent Schools • Primary Schools 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

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

HILDENBOROUGH, The Oaks Nursery, Riding Lane, TN11, 01732 834401 LANGTON GREEN, Little Birches Nursery and Pre School, day care from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 01892 862943 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 SEAL, Top Banana PreSchool, 2-4 years, 07958 528808 SEVENOAKS, Bradbourne Park PreSchool, grds of Sevenoaks Primary, 2¾ to 5 years, 01732 779149 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, Kinderversity, Village Hall, St Mary’s Lane, 07787 483520 The Little Learning Tree Preschool @ Salvation Army TW, for children 2-5 years, 07948 085991 The Little Learning Tree Preschool, Number One Community Centre, TN2, 2-5 yr, 07925 177730 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, 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

Human connection in all we do

Open Days 16th November Lower & Middle School ~ ages 6 to 14

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

8th December Saplings ~ age 2

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

24th January Lower & Middle School ~ ages 6 to 14

TONBRIDGE, Tots Teachers Preschool, 07752 127522 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Bishops Down Primary School Nursery 3+ yrs, 01892 520114 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Hawkenbury Nursery School, Forest Road, 07833 772857

30th January Early Childhood ~ ages 2 to 6 13th March Upper School ~ ages 14 to 18

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Dragon’s Playgroup at St George’s, 01892 543982

To register please visit: www.michaelhall.co.uk

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

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

@michaelhallschool @michaelhallsteinerschool 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 Solefield School, boys, Sevenoaks TN13, 4-13yrs, 01732 452142 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 The Schools at Somerhill, Somerhill Pre-Prep Tonbridge TN11, co-ed, 3-7 yrs, 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 Cage Green Primary School, Tonbridge, 4-11 years, 01732 354325 Edenbridge Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 863787 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

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Razzamataz is 10 Years Old!!

Razzmataz Theatre School Tonbridge invites you to a FREE taster session!

FROM OUR NEW VENUE

BISHOP CHAVASSE SCHOOL Call Eve on 07401 801318 or email tonbridge@razzamataz.co.uk to book your place or for further information

Razzamataz Tonbridge is 10 years old!!

Razzamataz Theatre School Tonbridge are delighted to mark a decade of success and amazing memories in business this Autumn. A considerable number of their team and students have been part of their journey since day one. The business made a grand entrance in Tonbridge with not one, but two billboards in the High Street.

Principal Eve Aston tells us ‘We have so many unforgettable Razzamataz moments and are sure that celebrating this milestone with the whole school this term will be another incredible moment. Saturday, the day we hold our classes is our favourite time of the week and we are excited to see what amazing opportunities the next decade will bring for our students’.

Razzamataz Tonbridge continues to provide excellent performing arts tuition in dance, drama and singing for local children aged 4-18 with a focus on enjoyment, fun and increasing confidence.”

Razzamataz Tonbridge’s favorite top ‘10’ moments: • Amazing new school launch party with special guest star ‘Cheryl Baker’ from Bucks fizz, when 60 new students signed up on the day!

• Winning ‘Best New Franchise Award’ 2013 • Student dance class with ‘Darcey Bussell March 2018 • Winning ‘Best Showcase Award’ 2020 • Flash Mob Performance in Tonbridge High Street to celebrate ‘Tonbridge Fairtrade Fortnight’ • Assistant Principal Tash ‘British Citizen Award Certificate Of Recognition’ nominated by parents for her hard work and dedication during the pandemic. January 2021 • Supporting act for Kerry Ellis Dec 2021 • Whole school performing on stage at Hever Castle May 2022 •Assistant Principal Tash winning ‹Best team Member Award› January 2023 • Being invited to lead the Tonbridge High Street ‘Pride Parade’ with older students for the past 2 years and this year we were invited to perform on stage. We did an AMAZING set which included a fabulous Spice Girls Medley!

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Private Tuition • A-Z Activities for Children

Join us on Saturday mornings at Bishop Chavasse School

To book call Eve on 07401 801318 or email tonbridge@razzamataz.co.uk Penshurst Primary School, Penshurst TN11, 01892 870446

St Michael’s Primary School, Withyham, 4 to 11 years, 01892 770307

Platt Primary School, TN15, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882596

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 Sevenoaks Primary School, TN13, 4-11 years, 01732 453952 Shoreham Village School, Sevenoaks TN14, 4 to 11 years, 01959 522228 Southborough C Of E Primary School, 01892 529682 Speldhurst C of E Primary School, 4-11years, 01892 863044 St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells TN4, 01892 529796 St George’s C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01732 882401 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

West Kingsdown CE Primary School, 4 to 11 years, 01474 853484 Woodlands Primary School, Tonbridge, 01732 355577

Tutoring, standard school subjects and 11+ 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 Private tutor, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas, primary school, 11+, SATs, www.yltuition.com

The Handwriting Tutor Kent, Learn neat, legible and joined up handwriting, www.thehandwritingtutorkent.co.uk

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

Tutor English GCSE. Very experienced teacher. Tunbridge Wells area, 07504 939649

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

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 Spanish Classes, 07984 207908 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 rea, 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 Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes Sevenoaks! Electronic keyboard group classes 4+yrs, www.funkymonkey.info

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 A place to be, Creative, sensory fun for kids with or without disabilities. 1-2-1 at home support, 07837 576611 Bradbourne Riding Centre (Riding for the Disabled), Sevenoaks, 01732 453592

Arts and Crafts Cygnets Art School - art classes and holiday workshops for children 5-13yrs, www.cygnetsartschool.com/sevenoaks Little Smidgets craft sessions. 1 - 5 years.

Paddock Wood Community Centre, 07734 824048 Little Springers: Baking, cooking, Crafts, Gardening, Music 3yrs+, 07768 466327 Nature Makers is a nature based arts and crafts class for children aged 0-6, 07415 780943 The Ceramic Studio provide pottery classes for adults and children, www.theceramicstudio.co.uk

Basketball Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442365

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A-Z Activities for Children Cricket Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club 7yrs+, 01892 825513

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

Dance and Theatre Arts

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

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, under 16s, 01892 540744

Ceramic Painting Studios The Ceramic Studio provide pottery classes for adults and children, www.theceramicstudio.co.uk

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

Act II Academy of Drama & Performing Arts, LAMDA Teaching in the Sevenoaks Area, 01732 463293 Cannon Holt Irish dance, classes for children and adults from age 3 years, Tonbridge & Aylesford, 07977 500673 Cascade Dance: Ballet, street, contemporary, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks 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 Drama Kids, Otford, Sevenoaks, 5-18yrs, www.dramakids.co.uk, 01689 812336 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

Circus Skills

Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670

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

The Climbing Experience Fun Wall and Bouldering Gym, Maidstone 4+, 01622 677977

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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 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

A-Z Activities for Children

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 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

First Class Football: Advanced Football Skills Coaching 2yrs+, 07929 861394 Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, up to 7 years, 0208 432 0982 Pure Football Academy, Additional Training, Kent & Sussex, 18mnths - 14yrs, 07872 864016 The Rondos Advanced Football Academy, 5-18yrs, Hildenborough, 01892 822554 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442697 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

Tunbridge Wells Inline Hockey Club 6yrs+, 01892 535439

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

Horseriding

Wellgrove Farm Stables, Pembury 3yrs+, 01892 822087

Bradbourne Riding Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 453592 Hadlow College Equestrian Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 852204 Matfield and District Riders Association, 5yrs+, 01892 836058 Orchid Riding School, 6yrs+, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 652020 Riding Farm Equestrian Centre, 4yrs+, Hildenborough, 01732 838717

White Rocks Farm Western Riding, near Sevenoaks, 01732 761888

Leisure Centres Angel Leisure Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF, 01732 359966 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442697

Hever Castle Golf Club 5yrs+, 01732 700771

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 ‘A’ Team Fun Club, 5-12yrs,Sat 09:3012:00, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 772685 At home fun Mama & Baby/child workouts, suitable for all ages incl, prenatal, 07707 346552

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

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

Gymnastics

Sarah’s Runners, Nevill Pavillion Cricket Ground, TN2 5ES, minimum age 17 years, 07900 825836 Sevenoaks Nordic Walking, 01732 453271 Target Shooting School - Term time classes, holiday workshops, parties 8-18 yrs, 07426 301849 TeenFit and Junior Spin 11-15yrs, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Football Charlton Football Coaching 3-13yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700 D&D Footie Focus, weekend and evening football coaching for 2½ to 8 years, 07969 669153

Gymnastic Club Kent, Tunbridge Wells, all ages, 01892 550530 Gymnastics, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 772685 Gymspire offers quality gymnastic classes to children of all abilities and ages, www.gymspireacademy.com Kent College Gymnastics Academy Gym lessons 5-18yrs, 01892 822006

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PreSchool, Juniors, 7-11yrs and Tramps, 5-14yrs, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442365

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A-Z Activities for Children • All Things Party 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

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 5yrs +, 01892 540744

Martial Arts, Self Defence

Out of School Clubs

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 Martial Arts for ALL ages and abilities in Tunbridge Wells. 4 WEEK FREE TRIAL, 01342 302192 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 SouthEast, Karate School from 4yrs+ Kickboxing School from 7yrs+, www.samasoutheast.co.uk, 01444 461889 Shinseido Karate, Riverhead Parish Hall, Sevenoaks, 18yrs+, 07710 437485 Synergy Taekwondo, 4yrs to adult. Angel Centre & Delarue Hall www.tonbridgetkd.co.uk, 07973 613221

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

Music Groups, Centres Brittens Music School, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 559319 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 Hubbub Out of School Club, After School Childcare 3-6pm, 07942 937006

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 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

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

Swimming, Pool Sports

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

Temper Temper Chocolate, Chocolate workshops and parties, 01892 538758

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

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

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

Woodland Parties, the perfect woodland venue for children’s parties, 07889 094821

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Party Supplies and Planners

Jarrett Tennis School at Tunbridge Wells Sports and Indoor Tennis Centre, 01892 538445 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 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 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442697 Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Paddock Wood 5yrs+, 01892 838290 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442365 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 Scoutbase UK for nearest Beaver, Scout, Venture, Air and Sea, 0345 300 1818

Youth Clubs The Hub, South Tonbridge, 03000 418008

Party Venues Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

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

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Langton Green Community Sports Association, 01892 862967

Parties at Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre Paddock Wood, 01892 838290 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442365

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 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442697

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

Minor Mania, soft play, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 752042

RTW Monson Learn To Swim (Level 3-competitive swimming), 07779 703317 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442365

Evolution Tennis Coaching at Brenchley and Matlock Tennis Club Juniors, 01622 532354 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442365 Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Mascalls Court Rd, Tonbridge TN12 6NZ, 01892 838290 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442365 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Extreme Ventures, outdoor rock climbing/scrambling, nr Tunbridge Wells, 6yrs+, 07835 528548

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 Everyone Active Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, www.everyoneactive.com, 01732 442697

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

Party Catering, Cakes Clever Cooks, Catering and China Hire, 07768 993456 I own Special Occasion Cakes by Tess, I make bespoke cakes for all occasions, www.cakesbytess.co.uk, 01732 369736 Large selection of partyware, balloons & cake decorating in Tunbridge Wells, 01622 717177 Vintage Afternoon Tea served in your own venue perfect for that special occasion, 07545 807031

Party Entertainers Allsorts of Fun, pirate, knight, spy party, magic, puppets, lego guy, 07845 320001 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

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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, www.froggleparties.com Froggle Parties, face painting, glitter tattoos, any kind of designs, www.froggleparties.com 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 Jewls Falconry we come to you with our Owls for childrens, adults party or School, www.jewlsfalconry.co.uk, 07422 945659

Music Bugs: Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, 07738 878821 My Unique Sleepover, Sleepover parties for 5-13 year olds. Covering West Kent, 01732 905373 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 Pic-n-Mix Parties for boys and girls, 1-11yrs, 07860 801173 Pop Up Arcade, The Ultimate Gaming Birthday Party. Set up inside or in our heated gaming tents, 0203 0892439 Princess and the Pea Events, fun singing & dancing character packages, 07557 145648

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 Alison Marks Swim School Holiday Courses, Hildenborough, 3 years+ (not Winter), 01732 365440 Angel Centre, Tonbridge - Drop in fun sessions, 01732 359966

Play ‘n Grow holiday club is a new club for 2-11 yrs, 8am-6pm Tue to Thu, 07727 692645

Recrea8 Tonbridge, , Sporting & Creative term time and holiday courses, 01732 304123, www.recre8courses

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, kids camps, variety of activities, 4 years+, 01892 890000

Southeast Kids Camps, school holidays activities club 4-11 years old Sport activities, games, arts & crafts, 01444 461889

Camp Beaumont Holiday Camps, Kent College, Tunbridge Wells, 01603 851000 Cygnets Art School - art classes and holiday workshops for children 5-13yrs, www.cygnetsartschool.com/sevenoaks, 07511 665744 Funtech.co.uk - Summer Tech camps, Tonbridge, 01628 621216

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

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M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983

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

Barracudas - Activity Day Camps, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone, 0845 123 5299

Show Offs Parties: Circus Acts, Balloon modelling, themed parties, 07749 650222 Stagecoach Parties, 01444 456208 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

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

Perform, holiday activities and workshops, 020 7255 9120

Premier Playscheme - action packed activity days, several venues, 01953 499 040

Bishops Down Holiday Play Scheme, Tunbridge Wells, 3-11yrs, 01892 520114

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

Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670

Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 01732 455800

Ready Steady Sport - Multi sport for all children 3yrs upwards, 07764 187401

Jumping Beans Parties, 07768 038172

M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983

Holden Park Preschool and After School Club, 2 to 11 years, 01892 520626 Hubbub, School Holiday Childcare, education, fun & adventure, High Brooms, 07942 937006

St Georges’ Childcare, 5-12 yrs Tunbridge Wells, 01892 543982 Super Camps, holiday activities in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, 01235 467300 Target Shooting School - Term time classes, holiday workshops, parties 8-18 yrs, 07426 301849 Wilder Holiday Club with Kent Wildlife Trust, book online now at www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/holidayclub, 01622 662012 Workshops & science activities, school summer holidays, 01323 832731

Holiday Schemes & Activities • Family Days Out East Grinstead Museum - Kid’s activities and exhibitions take place all year, 01342 302233 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 Groombridge Place, moated manor house, fun things to do for families, 01892 861444 Hazzlitt Theatre, Maidstone based Theatre home of entertainment, www.hazlitttheatre.com, 01622 758611 Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, 01732 865224 Kent Life Heritage Farm, 01622 763936

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

Chiddingstone Castle, Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AD, 01892 870347 Diggerland, Medway Valley leisure Park, Roman Way, Strood ME2 2NU, 0871 22 77 007

Scotney Castle, National Trust, Lamberhurst, Kent, 01892 893820

Kent Wildlife Trust, lots of events for the whole family, Sevenoaks, 01622 662012

Spa Valley Railway, journey through the

Leeds Castle, 900 years of history, 500 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens, 01622 765400

The Hop Farm Family Park, full

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

High Weald countryside, 01892 300141 of attractions, Paddock Wood, 01622 872068 Tonbridge Castle, Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse, 01732 770929 The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest with

EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge, 01732 304241

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks, 01732 459777

Christmas Wonderland, Wych Cross,

Emmetts Garden, an Edwardian estate, 01732 868381

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

The Observatory Science Centre,

01825 712040 Herstmonceaux, 01323 832731

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Paddock Wood Family Fireworks 5th November www.pta-events.co.uk

The UK Truffle Festival at Squerryes Vineyard 11th November www.squerryes.co.uk

Firework Display at Reuthe's The Lost Gardens 11th November www.reuthes.com

Christmas at Knole 15th November - 7th January www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/knole

Christmas at Bedgebury 17th November - 31st December www.christmasatbedgebury.co.uk

A Tudor Christmas at Ightham Mote 18th November - 7th January www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/ightham-mote

The Writer’s Home: A Writer’s Christmas at Batemans 18th November - 1st January www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/batemans

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Winter Family Events in West Kent Little Red Riding Hood at The E.M. Forster Theatre

Candy Cane Children's Trail at Reuthe's Lost Gardens

19th November www.emftheatre.com

2nd - 22nd December www.reuthes.com

Christmas Market, The 3H Foundation

An Ant’s Christmas at Emmetts Garden

St Augustine’s Church, Tunbridge Wells 18th November www.the3hfoundation.org.uk

2nd December - 31st December www.nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden

Mindful Makers Willow Wreath Workshop, Langton Green

8th December - 31st December www.emftheatre.com

22nd November www.nature-makers.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-tonbridge

A Storybook Christmas at Chartwell 25th November - 23rd December www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

The Swinging Sixties at Scotney Castle 25th November - 1st January www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/scotney-castle

A Bodiam Castle Christmas 25th November - 1st January www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/bodiam-castle

Mindful Makers Willow Wreath Workshop 22nd November, Speldhurst www.nature-makers.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-tonbridge

Christmas at Godstone Farm 25th November - 23rd December www.godstonefarm.co.uk

Experience Christmas at Kent Life 25th November - 24th December www.kentlife.org

A Narnia Christmas at Leeds Castle 25th November - 1st January www. leeds-castle.com

Peter Pan at The Hazlitt Theatre 26th November - 13th December www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/hazlitt-theatre

Christmas at The Castle - Tonbridge 26th November - 31st December www.tonbridgecastle.org

Alladin at The E.M. Forster Theatre

Jack and The Beanstalk at The Stag Theatre 8th December - 31st December www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Litte Owl & The Christmas Lights at The Amelia 8th - 24th December www.theamelia.co.uk

Cinderella at The Trinity Theatre 9th December - 31st December www.trinitytheatre.net

Beauty & The Beast at The Assembly Hall Theatre 9th December - 31st December www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on

The Princess and The Water Dragon at The Trinity Theatre 12th December - 24th December www.trinitytheatre.net

SEN Children's Disco at Reuthe's Lost Gardens 23rd December www.reuthes.com

Children’s New Year’s Eve Party at Reuthe's Lost Gardens 31st December www.reuthes.com

Snow White by The Talentz at The E.M. Forster Theatre 4th - 7th January www.emftheatre.com

Treasure Island A Swashbuckling Pantomime 4th January - 6th January, Pembury www.ticketsource.co.uk/pemburyplayers

A Georgian Christmas at Quebec House

Rock for Heroes at The Hazlitt Theatre

30th November - 1st January www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/quebec-house

12th January www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/hazlitt-theatre

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The Gruffalo's Child at The Assembly Hall Theatre

1st December - 1st January www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on

20th - 21st January www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on

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