The West Kent Family Grapevine - Summer 2021

SUMMER 2021

WEST KENT The Essential Guide for Families in West Kent

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Inside Essential Information for Parents Upcoming Summer Events Kids Week at London Theatres Daisy First Aid Summer Advice - Stings & Bites Win a Family Ticket to Treasure Island at the EM Forster Theatre Win a Family Ticket to Horrible Histories 'Terrible Thames' Win a Copy of 'Tammy & Willow' by Gillian Young Beading Brilliant Craft Idea - Friendship Bracelet Jack Monroe's Del Monte Peach Drizzle Cake Recipe Childcare • Education • Parties • Family Support • Activities • & More...

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Welcome!!

Hello..

Welcome to our online hyperlinked Summer edition of the West Kent Family Grapevine Magazine. All of our advertisers and articles are hyperlinked so you can just click on their advert to visit their website!

We've got loads of fantastic Covid Safe Summer events in this edition. As always please do check any restrictions before heading off and ensure that they are still going ahead.

We have hundreds of our usual listings for parents, carers and families. We're really pleased to see so many local businesses slowly getting back to normal, and many are still providing fantastic online services. *Please bear in mind that many will continue to be running a reduced or altered service.

In our competitions page this edition we have a chance to win tickets to two amazing family theatre productions, and a copy of the latest book by the inspiring middle grade author Gillian Young.

Once again we're really pleased to have Summer First Aid advice from Nicola at Daisy First Aid Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells.

Nicola's advice covers bites and stings which are a common occurrence during the Summer months.

We also have a mouth watering Summer Recipe for Jack Monroe's Del Monte Peach Drizzle Cake....

We hope you enjoy the magazine and please do visit our amazing advertisers. For all of our family directory listings, updated events and more competitions, do visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Contents Local Business 4 Family Health & Support 4,5,6 CASPA 5 Antenatal & Postnatal Services

6 Nannies and Childminders 6 Competitions 7 Daisy First Aid, Bites & Stings 8,9,10 Baby & Toddler Groups 6,11,12 Preschooler Activities

12 Nurseries & PreSchools 13,14 Independent Schools 15 Private Tutoring 15 A-Z Activities for Children 5-16 yrs 16,17,18 Jack Monroe's Del Monte Peach Drizzle Cake Recipe 19 Everything Party...

20 Holiday Schemes & Activities 21 Family Days Out 22

23,24,25 Upcoming Events Kids Week at London Theatres 26 3H Helping Hands for Holidays 27 RNLI Water Safety 28 Beading Brilliant, Friendship Bracelet 29

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Let's go have an amazing Summer!

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Local Business • Family Health & Support Psychotherapist/Counsellor working with adults on personal + relationship issues, 07970 440441 West Kent Mediation, free family mediation for families living in West Kent, 01732 469696

Local Businesses 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 Felicity Harvest, Humanist UK Celebrant, for your namings & other ceremonies, 07708 933607 Independent travel agent specialising in family holidays worldwide, 01892 882750 KMJ Property, your local, independent Estate Agent, 01892 515188 KW Cleaning, professional cleaning with a personal touch, 07586 830056 MyChristie, Professional & Creative Graphic Design Services, 07796 105190 Organic, preservative and additive free ready meals delivered to your door, 01892 740023 RMW Services, Kitchen painting and custom painted furniture, 07761 530679 Rural Atelier, we sell a variety of ecofriendly, ethical, sustainable and fairly traded goods - www.ruralatelier.co.uk Sarah McIntyre specialises in bespoke baby naming ceremonies. Truly memorable, 01732 833121 The Diamond Setter, Professional Ear Piercing Services, 01892 458042 The Good Estate Agent Sevenoaks, friendly & professional local agents, low rates, 01732 617066 The Magical World of Children’s Books. Huge discounts. Find us on fb, 07895 243757 Toy Central, Quality Wooden Toys, Sevenoaks, 01732 467307 Vibrance Beauty, Mobile Beauty Therapist. Tonbridge & surrounding areas, 07377 994655 Xtreme2Clean, professional Carpet & upholstery care, 07903 654710

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

Family Photographers Capture Me Happy, relaxed family photography, location, studio and event, 07977 564811 Lottie Topping, Wedding Photography & Family Portrait Photography, www.lottietopping.com 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

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

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Domestic Abuse, Support and Advice National Centre for Domestic Violence, 0800 970 2070

First Aid Training for Parents and Carers Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, Baby & Child First Aid Classes, 07939 507662 TKE Training: Parent /Carer Online First Aid class re Baby & Child emergencies, 0800 756 2348

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

Parenting Courses and Support Baby and You, a course for new parents and their babies, 6wks6mths, 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 BornsCrawling, 03000 411035 Tiger Stripes, classic antenatal course and new mama & newborn, 07864 596165 TKE Training: Parent /Carer Online First Aid class re Baby & Child emergencies, 0800 756 2348

Bereaved Parents and Family Members Financial & emotional support for families who’ve lost a young adult aged 16-25, 01323 482772 Widowed and Young (WAY) offering a peer-to-peer support network for anyone who's lost a partner before their 51st birthday,

Child and Family Health Woodland Chiropractic Clinic caring for the whole Family, Borough Green, 01732 887177

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

Creating healthy beginnings- from pregnancy to age 2. Mother & baby wellness, 07393 995583 Hairforce, nit and head lice professional treatment, 0208 2497381 Mindfulness classes, 3-11 yrs, tunbridge wells. private and group sessions, 07887 951968 Supporting families with a new baby or a child aged under five-yearsold, 0300 7900243 Tunbridge Wells Cloth Nappy Library, Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas, 07733 161744 Yoga in primary schools to nurture physical & mental wellbeing. Mindful fitness, 07914 837102

Child and Family Support and Advice

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 Helping families become fully functional through Coaching and Mentoring, 07825 411793 The Money Advice Service, clear unbiased money advice, 0300 500 5000

Children and Young People with Disabilities

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

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

CASPA supporting Autistic young people and their families and adults, 07957 924297

Children with Reading or Learning Difficulties

Citizens Advice, providing free, independent, impartial and confidential advice, 08082 787810 Gemma Coe, hHighly qualified sleep specialist for infants and children up to 5 years - www.childsleepspecialist. co.uk, 07706 656880

Cog-Ed, Educational, Dyslexia and Psychological Services, 07972 624969

Counselling Services Helping families become fully functional through Coaching and Mentoring, 07825 411793

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Antenatal Services Hey Baby 4D, 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

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

CASPA • Life with Autism CASPA CHILDREN ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM PARENTS ASSOCIATION CASPA is a unique, rapidly growing and award winning charity that was set up in 2002, providing a wide range of support services to autistic people ages 0-100yrs and their families as well as autism awareness, neurodiversity and inclusion training to organisations in order to increase true understanding of ‘Life with Autism’.

During this incredibly challenging last year CASPA have worked hard to ensure all the usual support they provide has continued from running sessions outdoors when safe and legal to do so (from ‘Pokemon Go’ to Photography sessions to family dog-walks) and taken all other usual activities online, running hundreds of interactive sessions from ‘showand-tell’ to their science and technology club Big Bang, to football, family bingo, quiz nights and weekly ‘Facebook live’ sessions to keep everyone connected. Their #CASPAstillstanding campaign was a great success in lockdown 1, utilising platforms such as YouTube to provide entertaining content to many.

CASPA is ever growing and continues to offer brand new activities online and offline in and around the Bromley area. With leadership from CEO Helen Laryea-Dyer and Director of Operations Sarah Towler, both share a unique passion for the children and their families and the charity.

CASPA needs to raise thousands of pounds – with your help – in order to keep supporting the hundreds of children, young people and adults that desperately need their services. Please join our mailing list and share!

A Parent of a CASPA member said: “CASPA has been a lifeline for my daughter and our family for many years. My daughter will tell anyone who listens that CASPA is the only place she truly fits in and where she can be herself without judgement. CASPA is one of her few safe places, she loves all the staff. It’s a place

where she can have fun, make friends and learn new skills.

Throughout Lockdown, CASPA initiated as many “clubs” as they possibly could to not only allow our children to stay connected and supported but have also gone above & beyond to ensure that us parents were able to stay connected and supported by arranging regular Zoom Call support sessions for parents. This has been a lifeline for some of us. It’s a safe place for us to talk and to be able to exchange information on various subjects such as schools, behaviour tips etc and just to “offload”.

CASPA go above and beyond regularly to support our children and our families. This service has definitely saved my sanity on many occasions over the years!”

CASPA can be found on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube just search for @Caspa_Online.

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Family Health & Support • Antenatal • Postnatal Elizabeth Henry Nannies: Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Nursery Staff, babysitting, 01732 851313 Event Childcare, 07557 043736 Family Rules childcare employment services for nannies, maternity nurses, etc, 020 8133 5437 Professional Nanny Ad Hoc, Daytime, Evening, Travel, Temporary, Emergency, 07852 345124 Sunny Smiles Au Pair Agency, specialising in placing European au-pairs in the UK, 07717 214041 The Childcare Company, nannies and au pairs, 01732 451997 The Little Au Pair Agency: Bromley based, small, friendly, covering the UK, 020 8462 6041 Tinies Childcare, 01732 458822

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 Strong Like Mama, hypnobirthing and antenatal - for a calm, confident birth!, 07711 078507 Tiger Stripes, pure hypnobirthing, 07864 596165

Midwives and Doulas Flourish Birth & Baby, Carole Youdan, Birth & Postnatal Doula, 07786 610328 Private Midwife prenatal & postnatal care. One-off appointments/packages of care, 07985 526595 Providing practical and emotional support for new mothers and their families, 07974 001362

Breastfeeding, Weaning Help and Support Baby Umbrella, breastfeeding and early parenting support in West Kent www.babyumbrella.org.uk Boobie Milk Ltd, maternity and nursing bras, etc, 07951 600777 NCT Breastfeeding Helpline, 0300 3300700 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 Little Forest Children Centre, Tunbridge Wells, 03000 420892 Little Foxes Children’s Centre, Waveney Road, North Tonbridge, 03000 418008 Paddock Wood Children’s Centre, open week days 9am-12pm. Activities for 0-5 yrs, 03000 411035 South Tonbridge Children’s Centre, Tonbridge Youth Hub, 03000 418008 Southborough Children’s Centre, 03000 420891 Spring House Children’s Centre, Sevenoaks, 03000 421137 The Ark Childrens Centre, Broadwater Lane, 03000 414600

Baby and Toddler Other Groups

West Kingsdown Children’s Centre, 01474 854624

Babysitters and Childminders Angel Placements Childcare Agency, 01622 815271 Ofsted ‘outstanding’ childminder in Edenbridge, term time, 07917 744515

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

At home fun Mama & Baby/child workouts, suitable for all ages incl, prenatal, 07707 346552 Baby Sensory, baby development classes, birth-13mths, Tunbridge Wells, 07793 682490 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 3rd Saturday of the month, 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

Specialist Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding & Parenting Support Monday AM - TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Free Appointments with a Breastfeeding Specialist at Christ Church TN1 1UT www.babyumbrella.org.uk Breastfeeding & Parenting Support Tuesday AM - TONBRIDGE, Free Appointments with a Breastfeeding Specialist at Tonbridge Baptist Church TN10 3HZ www.babyumbrella.org.uk Breastfeeding & Parenting Support Friday AM - SEVENOAKS, Free Appointment with a Breastfeeding Specialist at Otford Village Memorial Hall TN14 5PQ www.babyumbrella.org.uk

Social Support Groups Breastfeeding & Parenting Support Monday AM - TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Free Social Breastfeeding Support Group at Christ Church TN1 1UT www.babyumbrella.org.uk Breastfeeding & Parenting Support Tuesday AM - TONBRIDGE, Free Social Breastfeeding Support Group at Tonbridge Baptist Church TN10 3HZ www.babyumbrella.org.uk Breastfeeding & Parenting Support Friday AM - SEVENOAKS, Free Social Breastfeeding Support Group at Otford Village Memorial Hall TN14 5PQ www.babyumbrella.org.uk

Kent Sling & Cloth Nappy Library Baby & Toddler Tuesday AM – TONBRIDGE, Kent Sling & Cloth Nappy Library Help and Rentals at Tonbridge Baptist Church TN10 3HZ 07951600777 Baby & Toddler Friday AM – SEVENOAKS, Kent Sling & Cloth Nappy Library Help and Rentals at Otford Village Memorial Hall TN14 5PQ 07951600777 Baby & Toddler 1st Friday AM – EDENBRIDGE, Kent Sling & Cloth Nappy Library Help and Rentals at Edenbridge Leisure Centre TN8 5LU 07951600777 Baby & Toddler 2nd Saturday AM Sevenoaks Day Nursery TN14 5DN 07951600777

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Baby & Toddler 2nd Sunday AM – TONBRIDGE, Kent Sling & Cloth Nappy Library Help and Rentals at Tonbridge Farmers Market TN9 1QH 07951600777 Baby & Toddler 3rd Sunday AM – AYLESFORD, Kent Sling & Cloth Nappy Library Help and Rentals at Aylesford Farmers Market ME20 7BX 07951600777 Baby & Toddler 4th Wednesday AM – NEW ASH GREEN, Kent Sling & Cloth Nappy Library Help and Rentals at New Ash Green Village Assn DA3 8HH 07951600777 Breastfeeding, Weaning Help and Support

– Kent Baby Matters Breastpump rental 07951600777

BoobieMilk Ltd Breastfeeding, Weaning and Support – BoobieMilk Ltd, Maternity and Nursing Bra fittings and sales 07951600777

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Competitions

A family ticket for 4 to the open air performance of Wicked Production's 'Treasure Island' at the EM Forster Theatre A family ticket for 4 to see Horrible Histories 'Terrible Thames' (live on board) in London A copy of the wonderful 'Tammy and Willow'

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Daisy First Aid • Bites and Stings

FIRST AID FOR STINGS & BITES The warmer weather is finally here but unfortunately it brings with it the increased risk of stings and bites from various insects and bugs. Most are not serious and will improve within a few hours or days, but they often cause discomfort or pain, so quick and effective first aid treatment is needed.

First Aid treatment for many stings and bites is to: • Clean the area with soap and water.

• Apply a cold compress for 10 minutes to help relieve any discomfort and reduce any swelling.

• Encourage your child not to touch or scratch the affected area to reduce the risk of infection.

For some bites and stings specific actions need to be taken – here are some of those that you may come across over the spring and summer months.

Nettle Stings If your child has been stung by nettles, they may experience a stinging sensation which can then become itchy. Physical signs to look out for would be raised red or white bumps and the surrounding area maybe red.

Dock leaves are often thought of as a remedy however, they are not a medically proven treatment. They also involve rubbing the sting which can push the toxins further into the skin, causing the pain to last longer.

The best way to treat a nettle sting is to: • NOT touch the area for 10 minutes.

• After 10 minutes wash the area with soap and water. If this is not possible use a clean wipe or cloth.

• Cleaning the affected area should help relieve the pain.

• Apply tape (which can be found in first aid kits) to the area to help remove any remaining fibres.

• If your child is still in discomfort a cold compress can be applied to provide some relief.

Tick Bites Tick bites are often something we associate with dogs and other animals however they can bite us too. They are not always easy to spot as they vary in size and can be mistaken for a freckle or mole. Also, their bites are not always painful. Therefore, if you visit the woods or have been in long grass, particularly in areas with wild deer ensure you check everyone thoroughly for any ticks that may have attached themselves. (See image above for what to look for).

Although rare, ticks can carry Lyme disease and so they should be removed as soon as possible with a specific tick removal tool which can be purchased from your local vets or online to ensure the whole tick is removed.

To remove a tick and treat the bite: • Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible with the tick removal tool and gently pull it upwards ensuring you do not squeeze or crush it.

• Dispos e of it safely once it is removed.

• Clean the bite with soap and water plus remember to wash your hands too!

DO NOT try to remove a tick with Vaseline, alcohol, a cigarette end or a match.

See a GP if: • A red circular ‘bulls-eye’ rash like the image above develops.

• Flu like symptoms develop such as nausea or vomiting, feeling hot or aching muscles.

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Daisy First Aid • Bites and Stings Oak Processionary Moth Caterpillar This species of caterpillar nest on Oak trees and if spotted should be reported to the Forestry Commission by emailing opm@forestrycommission.gov.uk. The caterpillars have thousands of tiny hairs, which contain an irritating substance called thaumetopoein. Contact with these hairs can cause itching skin rashes. Less common reactions are, sore throats, breathing difficulties and eye irritations.

The tiny hairs can be blown around, so you do not have to touch the caterpillars to come into contact with the hairs themselves, just be nearby.

To remove the hairs and treat: • Use tweezers to remove the hairs.

• Rinse your skin with running water and allow it to air dry.

• Then use tape (which can be found in first aid kits) to the area to help remove any remaining hairs.

• Apply a cold compress. Calamine or a Pharmacy specific remedy can be purchased from a pharmacy and used if needed.

• Remove all clothing and wash at the highest temperature possible for the fabrics.

DO NOT towel yourself dry after rinsing or use creams containing antihistamine.

Bee and Wasp Stings Picnic’s, BBQ’s and any food or drink always seem to attract wasps especially late summer to early Autumn when they are more prone to stinging when there is less of their own food around for them. Also look out for them when walking barefoot or in sandals as they can sting if you were to stand on them accidentally.

When a Wasp stings there is often a sharp pain then a red lump, swelling and redness around the area may develop which can be uncomfortable for several hours.

Bee stings have the same symptoms although Bee’s often leave their sting behind which is normally visible and needs to be removed before cleaning the area.

To remove a Bee sting: • Use the edge of a credit card to swipe cleanly along the skin towards the sting removing it quickly and efficiently as well as the venom sac around it.

To treat Bee & Wasp stings: • Wash the affected area with soap and water.

• For pain relief and to reduce swelling a cold compress can be applied.

• If needed age-appropriate antihistamine or painkillers can be given.

Jelly Fish and other Sea Creature Stings When playing by the sea there is chance that we may get stung. In the UK, many sea creature stings are not serious but can be very painful so quick first aid treatment is needed.

For any ‘Friends’ fans – DO NOT wee on a jelly fish sting to relieve the pain, it does not help!

If your child is stung, they will have an intense pain at the affected area and an itchy rash may develop. Jelly fish can also cause raised circular areas (welts) to develop (see image above).

To treat a jelly fish and other sea creature stings: • Rinse the affected area with seawater (not fresh water).

• Remove any spines from the skin using tweezers or the edge of a bank card.

• Soak the area in very warm water (as hot as can be tolerated but be careful not to burn their skin) for at least 30 minutes – use hot flannels or towels if you cannot soak it.

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Daisy First Aid • Bites & Stings • For pain relief age-appropriate liquid paracetamol and ibuprofen can be given.

• Where possible get help from the first aid stations and lifeguards along the seafront.

DO NOT • Wee on the sting.

• Apply an ice pack or cold compress.

• Touch the spines with your bare hands.

• Cover or close the wound.

Contact your GP or dial 111 if: • They are stung on the face or genital area.

• The severe pain does not improve. Dial 999 if they have: • Chest pain.

• Fits or seizures.

• Severe swelling around the affected area.

• Severe bleeding.

For all Stings and Bites Dial 111 or visit your GP / pharmacy if: • You are concerned.

• Symptoms do not improve or deteriorate.

• Flu like symptoms or a temperature develops.

• The affected area is in or around the mouth, eyes or throat.

• A large area around the affected area is red and swollen.

Dial 999 immediately if they: • Have any difficulty breathing or wheezing.

• Show signs of anaphylaxis or a severe allergic reaction – symptoms may include swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue and airway.

• Feel nauseous or vomit.

• Have a fast heart rate.

• Feel dizzy or fall unconscious.

Daisy First Aid Knowing how to spot and help a child in a medical emergency can make all the difference to their recovery and treatment.

At Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone & Sevenoaks our Family First Aid classes are designed specifically for parents, so they include all the important topics such as CPR. choking, head injuries, febrile seizure plus lots more to help prepare families and friends for any oopsie daisy moments that may come along. Get in touch with Nicola at tunbridgewells@daisyfirstaid.com to find out more and about her Family First Aid classes available in person and live online.

Knowing how to spot and help a child in a medical emergency can make all the difference to their recovery and treatment.

At Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks our Family First Aid classes are designed specifically for parents, so they include all the important topics such as choking, CPR, head injuries, febrile seizure plus lots more to help prepare families and friends for any oopsie daisy moments that may come along.

Get in touch with Nicola at tunbridgewells@daisyfirstaid.com to find out more and about her Family First Aid classes currently running online. www.daisyfirstaid.com/tunbridge-wells

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Baby & Toddler Groups

SEVENOAKS, Baby and Parent Cinema Club, Stag Community Arts Centre, Tues10.30am, 01732 450175

Baby and Toddler Additional Needs Groups

Tiger Stripes, new mama & newborn 0-3mths; cubs baby massage 6wks 5mths; cubs adventurers sensory yoga 4mths - pre crawlers, 07864 596165

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

Baby and Toddler Yoga

Father’s Groups

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, 07913 994432 Mummy & Me Pilates Classes every Wednesday at 11am at Pembury Pavilion, 07876 787869

Dad & Me 0-5yrs Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 01892 541118 Daddy and Me. Ark Childrens Ctr 1st Sat of every month, 03000 414600 Pandas Playgroup Daddy and Me, 2nd Saturday mornings 0-11yrs, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521903 Pops and Tots for Male Carers, 1st Sat monthly, New Life Ch, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 691509

Postnatal Yoga for Mum & Baby Massage, Yoga and songs for babes!, 07702 751143 Tatty Bumpkin, Sevenoaks, fun yoga-inspired activity, 6wks7yrs, 07870 598606 Yoga for children 4+ Available for group sessions in schools or youth clubs, 07885 754556 Zen Baby Massage, Baby Massage & Yoga, Tunbridge Wells, www.zenbabymassageyoga.com

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 Sunny Smiles pregnancy and postnatal yoga and baby massage classes, 07944 029443 Tiger Stripes, cubs baby massage 6 wks 5 mths, 07864 596165

Zen Baby Massage, Baby Massage & Yoga, 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 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 Little Notes, Tonbridge School Centre as part of their Recre8 Programme, 01892 300103 Monkey Music - Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Pembury, Hildenborough, 01892 671997

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Baby, Toddler & Preschooler Activities Mummy and Me Ballet with Just Dance, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864517 Musical Bumps Music Classes with traditional songs, lullabies and musical games, 01732 321217 Tatty Bumpkin, Yoga and Music 2-7yrs, 07511 048803 Top of the Tots, baby/ toddler music, Bessels Green Baptist Church, Sevenoaks, 01732 454921

Baby and Toddler Signing and Communication Sing and Sign Baby Signing the fun way, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, rebeccaclowsingandsign@gmail.com LingoTrottin’Kidz, helping children to learn through fun a second language early, www.lingotrottingkidz.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 Swimming classes from 0-4 yrs Sevenoaks, Hildenborough & Tunbridge Wells, 01892 617246 Turtle Tots West Kent, 07539 727775 Water babies, from birth, Classes held across Kent, 01424 892568

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

Preschooler’s Dance and Drama Babyballet Song and Dance Academy, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, 07809 148348 Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 2yrs+, 01892 542549 Dynamic Dance, for all ages from toddlers, various venues, based in Tonbridge, 01732 357518 Evolution Dance Academy, ballet, street, musical theatre, several venues, 2yrs+, 07709 348723 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 Mummy and Me Tiny Tutus Ballet, 18 mths+, Hildenborough Village Hall, 07966 398224 Showtime Performing Arts 3.5yrs+ Malling School Oxted School Weekends Only, 07749 650222 Southborough School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 3yrs+, 01892 531632 Theatre Train Mini’s Dance Act Sing 4-5yrs, 07710 478246

Preschooler’s Gym and Physical Play Charlton Football Coaching 3-5yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700 Jumping Beans: Creative, physical and fun classes, 3mths-5yrs, 07768 038172 Little Kickers, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 18mths-7yrs, 0208 432 0982 Pre School Gymnastics, 6mths-3yrs with parents or 3-4yrs, 01892 540744 Preschool Gymnastics and Trampoline, U5yrs, Angel Leisure Centre, 01732 359966 Ready Steady Sport - Multi sport for all children 3yrs upwards, 07764 187401 Ruggerbugs, Sports Development inspired by non-contact rugby, 18m-6yrs, 01279 797777 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 LingoTrottin’Kidz, helping children to learn through fun a second language early, www.lingotrottingkidz.com

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

Preschooler’s Music and Movement Brittens Music Colourstrings Kindergarten music classes for 0-7 Tunbidge Wells, 07724 466064 Family Music Fun 3mths-5yrs Angel Centre, Tonbridge, Friday am’s, 01732 359966 Hartbeeps, various venues, 07795 103197 Humpty Dumpty Club Music and Movement, 07860 801173 Little Notes Music Classes by top notch musicians, 01892 300103 Monkey Music - Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Pembury, Hildenborough, 01892 671997 Music Bugs, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, 07738 878821 Musical Bumps Music Classes with traditional songs and musical games, 01732 321217 Pipsqueaks Music, Otford, 07951 587806

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

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

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

Nurseries & Preschools EDENBRIDGE, Monty’s Day Care, TN8, 3 months-5 years, 01732 864629

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

HILDENBOROUGH, Stables Daycare, TN11, 3 months to 5 years, 01732 833266

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, Edenbridge High street, 3 months - 5 years, 01732 605341

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

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, Asquith Nursery and Preschool, TN13, 0330 057 6242

SEVENOAKS, Weald PreSchool, Church Road, 01732 450272

SEVENOAKS, Busy Bees Children’s Day Nursery, TN13, 6wks-5yrs, 01732 450466

SOUTHBOROUGH, Holden Park Preschool, 2 to 5 years, 01892 520626 SOUTHBOROUGH, Southborough Preschool, Community Centre, Crundwell Rd, 2-5 years, 01892 538666

Ofsted Registered Childminder ‘Trish’s Tiddlers’ Please call for availability, , 07940 029793 PADDOCK WOOD, Barnies Day Nursery, Hop Farm, 3 months to 5 years, 01622 872788 PENSHURST, Well Place Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 mths-5 yrs, 01892 870118 SEVENOAKS Day Nursery, Otford Road, TN14, 01732 460384

SEVENOAKS, Oakley Day Nursery, TN13, 3 months -5 years, 01732 459651 SEVENOAKS, Steps to School Day Nursery, TN15, 3 months - 4 years, 01732 780431

SPELDHURST, Speldhurst Nursery School, St Marys Lane, 2-5 years, 01892 860577 The Little Learning Tree Preschool @ Salvation Army TW, for children 2-5 years, 07948 085991

SEVENOAKS, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN13, 01732 742252 SOUTHBOROUGH, Asquith Woodlands Day Nursery, TN4, 0330 057 9741

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

TONBRIDGE, Asquith Nursery and Preschool, Pembury Road, TN9, 0370 218 8553 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 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Juniors Day Nursery, opening January 2021!, 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 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, Knights Park, TN2, 01892 882795 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Rainbow Creche and Nursery, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, TN4, 01892 517215 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Georges’ Childrens Project Nursery, TN4, babies-5yrs, 01892 543982 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Teddies Nurseries, (Bright Horizons), TN4, 01892 531128

TONBRIDGE, Brenchley Preschool Limited, 2-5 years, 01892 724261 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Green Cave Organic Day Nursery, TN1, 14mths5yrs, 01892 800033 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Tunbridge Wells Nursery and Montessori PreSchool, 3mth-5yrs, 01892 540068

EDENBRIDGE, St Paulinus PreSchool, 2-5 years, 07796 795811 FORDCOMBE, Fordcombe PreSchool, Village Hall, 07895 472610 Groombridge, Groombridge PreSchool, 01892 861113

Montessori Nurseries

HADLOW Community Pre School, 2 to 5 years, 01732 853225

SEVENOAKS, Hollybush Montessori Nursery, TN14, 07984 133318

HARTFIELD, Hartfield Playschool, am and pm sessions, 2 -5 years, 01892 770830

SEVENOAKS, Moniques Montessori Day Nursery, 01732 452931

HILDENBOROUGH, Stocks Green Preschool, TN11, 2½ to 5years, 01732 834115

Trillium Montessori House, Nursery Pre-School, Paddock Wood, 2-5 Years All Year, 07848 855820 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 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

HILDENBOROUGH, The Oaks Nursery, Riding Lane, TN11, 01732 834401 LANGTON GREEN, Village House Nursery, Village Hall, 07935 156969 Little Fosse Nursery, Fosse Bank School 2-3yrs, 01732 834212 PADDOCK WOOD, Scalliwags PreSchool, 01892 835980 PEMBURY School House Nursery, TN2, 2-5 years, 01892 825580 PENSHURST, Penshurst Pre-School, Village Hall, 2 -5 years, 01892 870250 RIVERHEAD, St. Mary’s PreSchool Group, Village Hall, 07502 428413 RUSTHALL, Holding Hands Pre-School Nursery, 2-5 years, 01892 513777 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

TONBRIDGE, Capel Preschool Playgroup, 01892 833363 TONBRIDGE, Delarue Crickets PreSchool (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 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Bishops Down Primary School Nursery 3+ yrs, 01892 520114 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Hawkenbury Nursery School, Forest Road, 07833 772857 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Dragon’s Playgroup at St George’s, 01892 543982 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Little Owls, Toch Hall, 07840 977238

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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 Pre-School Nursery, Tunbridge Wells TN2, 01892 547259 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Papillon Nursery School, TN1, 2 to 5 years, 01892 537723 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Augustine’s Nursery, TN4, 01892 542783 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St James’ Church PreSchool, TN2, 07905 276612 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St Matthew’s High Brooms PreSchool, Church Hall, TN4, 2-5 years, 07768 518191 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, St. Luke’s Nursery School, St Luke’s Church Hall, TN4, 2½4yrs, 01892 619955 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, The Rocking Horse Nursery, TN1, 2 yrs+, 01892 532704

Independent Schools Beechwood Sacred Heart, Tunbridge Wells 3-18yrs, 01892 532747 Easy2name, you name it - we label it, 01635 298326 Fosse Bank School and Fosse Bank Kindergarten, Hildenborough 2-11yrs, 01732 834212 Hilden Grange School, Tonbridge, co-ed, 3-13 years, 01732 351169 Hilden Oaks School and Nursery, Tonbridge 3mths-11yrs, 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 Lingfield College, Prep School, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, co-ed, 2-11yrs, 01342 833372 New Beacon School, Sevenoaks, boys 4-13yrs, 01732 452131 Radnor House Prep School, Sevenoaks, 01959 564320 Radnor House Senior School, Sevenoaks, 01959 563720

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

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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

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Southborough C Of E Primary School, 01892 529682

Caroline Cunnington-King, French and Spanish Tutor, Tonbridge, 07884 255749

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

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

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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

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

Kids @ Chimera, minimum age 5 years (under 16’s adult supervision required), 01892 457294

Basketball

Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre 1415yrs, 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

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

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Chimera Climbing Centre, a vibrant and modern public amenity, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 457294

Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club, 7yrs+, 01892 825513

Cycling

Clip n Climb, Indoor climbing arena for adults and children, 01732 753330

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

Extreme Ventures, outdoor rock climbing courses, nr Tunbridge Wells, 6yrs+, 07835 528548 Kent and Sussex Climbing Indoor, Climbing Academy 6yrs+, 01892 673167

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 Cerise Performing Arts, Dance & Musical Theatre Classes for children 2-18yrs www.CerisePerformingArts.co.uk Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, Tunbridge Wells 2yrs+, 01892 542549 D2Dance School: Ballet, Modern, Street, Singing, Tap, Musical Theatre 3yrsadult, 07709 173256 Dance Academy Sevenoaks, RAD Ballet Cont tap Modern, Commercial Jazz, 3yrs+, 01732 469806

Italia Conti, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529112 Jigsaw Performing Arts, 3-18 years, Sevenoaks, 020 8447 4530 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

Dancing Boutique, 82 Victoria Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 529720

KA Dance Academy, Ballet, Tap and Stage, 3yrs+, Crockham Hill Village Hall, 07810 443575

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

Kent College Theatre Academy, Theatre and Drama lessons, 5-18yrs, 01892 822006

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

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Inception Dance, fun, lively ballet and dance classes, Hartfield, 2yrs+, 07920 181454

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

Happy Me Kids, fun and funky dance classes for your child in Tunbridge Wells, www.happymedance.com

Medway School of Dance, Tonbridge, Latin Ballroom and Disco Dance 3 yrs+, 01732 358355

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Otford, Sevenoaks, 5-18yrs, 01689 812336

Perform weekly drama, dance and singing class for 4-7yrs and 7-12yrs, 020 7255 9120

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A-Z Activities for Children Ruggerbugs, St Gregory’s School, Tunbridge Wells, Sat am. 9amnoon, 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 Target Shooting School - Term time classes, holiday workshops, parties 8-18 yrs, 07426 301849 TeenFit and Junior Spin 1115yrs, 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 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

Want to learn to dance and have fun? evolution Dance academy classes are for you!

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

Street, MuSical theatre, Ballet, tap, conteMporary & perforMance Group iDta exaMS offereD, with a 100% paSS rate Bi-annual dance show claSSeS in eDenBriDGe, linGfielD & SevenoakS contact us for more details on: 07709 348723 or evolutionda@outlook.com

Evolution Dance Academy

Razzamataz FREE TASTER SESSIONS in Singing Dance & Drama for ages 2-18, 07401 801318

Fencing

Showtime Stage Schools now in Kent & Medway, Sat & Sun 4-18yrs Free Trials, 01732 430300

Royal Tunbridge Wells Fencing Club, 7

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

Junior Fencing, School ages, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966 years +, 07786 000488

First Aid Courses for Children British Red Cross, 0800 028 0831 Daisy First Aid Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, Family First Aid Classes, 07939 507662

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

St John Ambulance Kent, enquiries, 0344 770 4800

The Talentz Musical Theatre 5-16yrs, 07899 998249

‘A’ Team Fun Club, 5-12yrs,Sat 09:30-12:00, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 772685

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

Fitness and Activity Clubs

Trinity Youth Theatre 8-18yrs, 01892 500673

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

VR School of Dance, Ballet, Street Jazz, Modern, Musical, Sevenoaks, 07539 551568

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

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A-Z Activities for Children 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

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Classes and fun swimming, 01732 470700

Gymnastics

Byng Hall Table Tennis Club 7yrs+, 07768 742414

Gymnastic Club Kent, Tunbridge Wells, all ages, 01892 550530 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 Tunbridge Wells Inline Hockey Club 6yrs+, 01892 535439

Horseriding

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

Martial Arts, Self Defence Bushido Judokan, Tunbridge Wells 5yrs+, 07823 441460 Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Sevenoaks, Edenbridge, Westerham, Hildenborough, 01342 302192

Jarrett Tennis School for 5-14yrs, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 538445 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

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

Frontier School of Karate and Kickboxing (FSK), Crowborough, 3yrs+, 01273 702662

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

Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club, 01892 525625

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

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

Rugby

Trampolining

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

Martial Arts South East Juniors, Tunbridge Wells, 07986 825817

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

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

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

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

Bradbourne Riding Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 453592 Hadlow College Equestrian Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 852204

South Farm Riding Stables, 5yrs+, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864807 Wellgrove Farm Stables, Pembury 3yrs+, 01892 822087 White Rocks Farm Western Riding, near Sevenoaks, 01732 761888

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

Snow Sports Squash

Trampolining, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Angel Leisure Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF, 01732 359966

Shinseido Karate, Riverhead Parish Hall, Sevenoaks, 18yrs+, 07710 437485

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

Edenbridge leisure Centre, Stangrove Park, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5LU, 01732 865665

Vision Taekwondo, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre 3yrs+, 01892 540744

Swimming, Pool Sports

Multiple Sports

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

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

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

Angela’s Swim School, Sevenoaks, 07703 185837

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

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

Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Sevenoaks, 01732 470700 Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Swanley, 01322 662188 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

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Langton Green Community Sports Association, 01892 862967 Multi sports for 3-16yrs 3rd Sun 13:00-14:30 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

Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Paddock Wood 5yrs+, 01892 838290 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Trampolining, 4-15yrs, 01732 470700

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

Sencio Community Leisure Centres, Edenbridge, 01732 865665

Jump In, Unit 2, Morley Rd, Tonbridge TN9 1RA, 0845 8386214

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

Sevenoaks KJK Club (Karate Jutsu Kai), all ages from 5 yrs, 07976 482384

Leisure Centres

Tennis Academy, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, 01959 523377

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

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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

Watersports 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 Yoga in primary schools to nurture physical & mental wellbeing. Mindful fitness, 07914 837102

Youth Clubs The Hub, South Tonbridge, 03000 418008

Jack Monroe's Del Monte Peach Drizzle Cake Prep time: 15 minutes, Cooking time: 60 minutes, plus 30 minutes cooling time Ingredients: • 1 can (425g) Del Monte® Peach Slices in Juice • 250g butter (softened) or baking spread • 200g finely ground white sugar • 3 medium eggs • 250g self-raising flour or 250g plain flour plus 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder • 100g icing sugar

Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180oC, Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease a large loaf tin.

2. Strain the can of Del Monte® Peach Slices, reserving the juice to use later on for the icing.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter (or baking spread) and sugar. Mix well to form an even buttercream.

Imagery to be credited to Del Monte®

4. Break in one egg and mix well, using a fork to combine it with the buttercream mixture. Repeat the same process with the remaining two eggs.

5. Add the baking powder, a pinch of salt and the flour, a quarter at a time, mixing well to combine evenly each time before adding more.

6. Finally, add in the drained peaches and stir in. They will carry some residual juice that will pool at the edges of your batter, so mix this in well, but try not to break up the soft peach slices too much in the process.

7. When the batter is even and smooth, pour it into your prepared tin, jostling the peach slices so that they are evenly distributed throughout.

8. Bake in the centre of the oven for 50 minutes to an hour or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out almost clean (if the knife comes out with some batter attached, turn the oven down to 140oC and check every 10 minutes until done). Oven temperatures may vary, so check your cake carefully.

9. Remove from the oven and loosen the edges of the loaf with a sharp knife or palette knife. Let it stand for 30 minutes before removing it from the tin and leaving to cool completely on a wire rack.

10. For the icing: Ensure the loaf has cooled enough before you start icing - you want to be able to touch it with your fingertips for a few seconds and not register that it’s warm. Sieve the icing sugar into a large mixing bowl and add 1 tbsp of the reserved peach juice. Mix well to make a smooth, thick icing. Drizzle the icing over the top and leave to set for 30 minutes.

Tip 1: If you would like a little more moisture on the cake, you can boil the juice down a little to make a syrup (add a few teaspoonfuls of sugar if you want it really sticky and sweet). Gently punch some holes in the top of the cake with a fork, drizzle the syrup over and allow it to sink in a little before topping with the icing drizzle.

Tip 2: Leftovers will keep for up to four days in an airtight clean container in a cool dark place, or four months in the freezer. Best frozen in slices and defrosted whenever you fancy a quick treat!

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Everything Party!!

Hall and Room Hire

Party Catering, Cakes

Ashurst McDermott Village Hall, 01892 740618 Bells Yew Green Village Hall, 01892 543025 Benenden Village Hall, 07419 989830 Bessels Green Baptist Church, Bessels Green, Tonbridge, 01732 454921 Bidborough Village Hall, 07517 145731 Brenchley Memorial Hall, 01892 832579 Camden Centre - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521384 Copt Hall, Hawkhurst, 01580 752058 Cowden Memorial Halls, 2 halls, kitchen and car park, day and evening, 01342 850532 Delarue Hall and Barn, weekend and bank holiday hire, 01732 367917 Delarue Hall, Tonbridge, Hire for all occasions, 01732 367917 Dunton Green Village Hall, 01732 469610 Edenbridge WI Hall, 01732 865368 Frant Memorial Hall, 01892 752123 Groombridge Village Hall, 07552 170679 Hadlow Old School Hall, 01732 851878 Hildenborough Village Hall, six rooms for hire, 01732 833092 Horsmonden Village Hall, 01892 723955 Langton Village Hall, 07581 471147 Mencap Hall, Hitchen Hatch Lane, 01732 458775 Pembury Baptist Church Hall, Pembury, 01892 825590 Pembury Village Hall, 07983 228181 Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre, Paddock Wood, 01892 838290 Rickards Hall, Edenbridge, 01732 865368 Showfields Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 514544 Speldhurst Village Hall, 07786 948952 St Barnabas Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells St Dunstan’s Church Hall, Southborough, 01892 529158 St James Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521703 St John the Baptist, Sevenoaks, 01732 541710 St John’s Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 540897 St John’s Methodist Church, Southborough, 01892 544578 St Luke’s Church Hall, Sevenoaks, 01732 743045 St Mary’s Church Hall, Riverhead, 01732 450408 St Matthew’s Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 618108 St Paulinus Church Centre, Edenbridge, 01732 864070 St Peter’s Church, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 327734 St Philip’s Church, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 531031 St Stephen’s Church Community Centre, Tonbridge, 3 halls, 01732 771977 Sunnyside Hall, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, 08450 743399 TN2 Community Centre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 538230 Tonbridge Christ Church Centre, 01732 770334 Trinity Youth Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 500673 Wesley Centre, Paddock Wood, 01892 521384

Sprinkles Cakery, bespoke Cakes for all occasions with free delivery in Tunbridge Wells area, 07720 986299 Clever Cooks, Catering and China Hire, 07768 993456 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

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

Party Supplies and Planners 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 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

Stagecoach Parties, 01444 456208 Story Sock Parties, for 2-6 years, 07957 136270 Superstar Pamper Parties exclusive pamper parties for girls aged 5-14 years, 07941 509495 Vintage Afternoon Tea served in your own venue perfect for that special occasion, 07545 807031

Party Venues Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966 Birthday experiences at Bowles, Eridge Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665

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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 D&D Footie Focus, football themed parties, 5 to 12 years, 07969 669153 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 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 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 M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983 Moondreamers is a luxury Teepee sleepover company providing for East Sussex/Kent, 07943 958937 Music Bugs: Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, 07738 878821 Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670 Once Upon a Wish Events - Events and Party entertainment tailored to suit you!, 07739 584988 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

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

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Holiday Schemes & Activities

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 Aqua Swimming Ltd, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells venues, 01732 455800 Barracudas - Activity Day Camps, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone, 0845 123 5299

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, kids camps, variety of activities, 4 years+, 01892 890000 Bishops Down Holiday Play Scheme, Tunbridge Wells, 3-11yrs, 01892 520114 Camp Beaumont Holiday Camps, Kent College, Tunbridge Wells, 01603 851000 Funtech.co.uk - Summer Tech camps, Tonbridge, 01628 621216 Holden Park Preschool and After School Club, 2 to 11 years, 01892 520626

Hubbub, School Holiday Childcare, education, fun & adventure, High Brooms, 07942 937006 Junior Summer Golf Camps, Poult Wood, Tonbridge. 7-14yrs, 01732 364039 M Sporti Football and Multisports, 07920 780983 Nuts 4 Climbing Outdoor Climbing activities, 01892 860670 Perform, holiday activities and workshops, 020 7255 9120 Pied Piper Activities, 01273 504485 Play ‘n Grow holiday club is a new club for 2-11 yrs, 8am-6pm Tue to Thu, 07727 692645

Short breaks at The Children’s Trust offer overnight care for children and young people with complex disabilities and healthcare needs.

From our beautiful home in Tadworth, Surrey, we offer: • • • •

Flexible, nurse-led breaks, available seven days a week.

Tailored stays in comfortable, fully-accessible bedrooms.

A home-from-home environment.

25-acre wheelchair accessible site, including sensory gardens, nature trail, outdoor basketball court and playground.

For further information, please contact us on: 01737 365 080 or visit thechildrenstrust.org.uk

Recrea8 Tonbridge, Sporting & Creative term time and holiday courses, www. recre8courses St Georges’ Childcare, 5-12 yrs Tunbridge Wells, 01892 543982 Southeast Kids Camps, activity day camps across Sussex/Kent - Children 4-12 yrs, 01444 461889 Super Camps, holiday activities in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, 01235 467300 Target Shooting School - Term time classes, holiday workshops, parties 8-18 yrs, 07426 301849 Workshops & science activities, school summer holidays, 01323 832731

Short breaks

available!

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

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

Places to Visit

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 227 7007 East Grinstead Museum - Kid’s activities and exhibitions take place all year, 01342 302233 EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge, 01732 304241 Emmetts Garden, an Edwardian estate, 01732 868381 Groombridge Place, moated manor house, fun things to do for families, 01892 861444 Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, 01732 865224 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 Quebec House, the birthplace of General James Wolfe, 01959 567430 Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks, 01732 459777 Scotney Castle, National Trust, Lamberhurst, Kent, 01892 893820 Spa Valley Railway, journey through the High Weald countryside, 01892 537715 The Hop Farm Family Park, full of attractions, Paddock Wood, 01622 872068 The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceaux, 01323 832731 Tonbridge Castle, Motte and Bailey Castle with a splendid 13th Century Gatehouse, 01732 770929

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Upcoming Events in West Kent

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Upcoming Events in West Kent

*Please check openings and any Government restrictions in place before travelling Elmer’s Art Parade 19th June - 22nd August Maidstone • www.elmermaidstone.co.uk Kent County Summer Fayre 10th - 11th July Kent Showground, Maidstone • www.kcas.org.uk A Princess Picnic 10th July Tonbridge Park, Tonbridge • www.bravoproductions.co.uk A Night at the Musicals 11th July Tonbridge Park, Tonbridge • www.bravoproductions.co.uk Road Meets Rail 17th - 18th July Horsted Keynes Station • www.blubell-railway.com Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday 22nd July EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge • www.emftheatre.com Arthur’s Dreamboat, 22nd July The Hever Festival Theatre Edenbridge • www.heverfestival.co.uk Summer Fun at the Hop Farm 22nd July - 31st August Paddock Wood • www.thehopfarm.co.uk Castle Kids Obstacle Course 24th July 31st August, Leeds Castle, Maidstone • www.leeds-castle.com The Big Book of Leeds Castle-y Challenges 24th July - 31st August Leeds Castle, Maidstone • www.leeds-castle.com The Jungle Book 28th July The Hever Festival Theatre, Edenbridge • www.heverfestival.co.uk The Big Farm Sleepover 30th July - 1st August Godstone Farm • www.godstonefarm.co.uk Model Railway Weekend 31st July - 1st August Various Locations • www.blubell-railway.com Circus Zyair 31st July - 15th August The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood • www.thehopfarm.co.uk Dustbin Doris 5th August The Hever Festival Theatre Edenbridge • www.heverfestival.co.uk

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Upcoming Events in West Kent Bluebell Railway 60 + 1 Celebrations 6th - 8th August Horsted Keynes Station • www.blubell-railway.com The Big Farm Sleepover 6th August - 8th August Godstone Farm • www.godstonefarm.co.uk Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians 12th August The Hever Festival Theatre, Edenbridge • www.heverfestival.co.uk The Jungle Book 18th - 22nd August Leeds Castle, Maidstone • www.leeds-castle.com Treasure Island (A Wicked Production) 18th - 22nd August EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge • www.emftheatre.com The Secret Garden 19th August The Hever Festival Theatre, Edenbridge • www.heverfestival.co.uk Celebrating the Harry Potter Books 24th August The Hever Festival Theatre, Edenbridge • www.heverfestival.co.uk The Three Musketeers, 26th August The Hever Festival Theatre, Edenbridge • www.heverfestival.co.uk Bluebell Railway Teddy Bears Picnic 28th - 31st August From Sheffield Park • www.blubell-railway.com Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show, Show 29th - 30th August Ardenrun Showground • www.edenbridge-show.co.uk

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Kids Week - London Theatres

Countdown to Kids Week Tickets released for over 30 top West End shows officiallondontheatre.com/kids-week Tickets go on sale from Wednesday 30 June for Kids Week, as the much loved promotion returns, offering family discounts for top London theatre shows throughout August. With the Government having confirmed that they are on track to end lockdown and fully reopen theatres from 19 July, now is the perfect time to book your family theatre visit.

From hit musicals like Mary Poppins, The Prince Of Egypt and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie to family favourites Billionaire Boy, The Tiger Who Came To Tea and Dinosaur World Live, a huge range of shows are offering free tickets to children aged 17 and under when accompanied by a full paying adult - with additional children going half price.

Kids Week tickets are available online from OfficialLondonTheatre.com. The offer has been set up slightly differently this year, so although it will be the same fantastic deal in terms of what you pay, instead of one full price ticket and one free child ticket it will be presented as two half price tickets. As always, there are no booking fees.

The safety of audiences and staff throughout Kids Week is our highest priority. Our industry-wide See it Safely mark, displayed at theatres across London, assures theatregoers that participating venues are following the latest Government guidance for live arts events.

Kids Week bookers can benefit from our ‘Book with Confidence, Exchange with Ease’ pledge, allowing them the opportunity to exchange up to 24 hours prior to a performance if they are unable to attend due to Covid.

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3H Helping Hands for Holidays

Holidays for those with disabilities can be difficult to find and this was exactly the scenario faced by a Kent couple back in the early seventies who had a son with severe disabilities. They wanted a family holiday together but finding a safe and adapted venue proved to be a challenge. They knew they weren’t the only family facing this dilemma but felt that having disabilities shouldn’t prevent someone from having a break away; the chance to try new things and make new friends.

Terry and Muriel Godwin formed 3H Fund (Helping Hands for Holidays) formerly known as 3H Fund (Help the Handicapped Holiday Fund) in 1975 to provide holiday opportunities for their son and families who faced similar needs. 45 years later the charity is still organising holidays for children and adults with disabilities!

To help boost much needed funding, the charity opened its first ‘charity’ shop in 1980 in Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells which was open for 22 years! The shop was very successful and raised vital funds to enable the charity to continue its work. A second shop was subsequently opened in Tonbridge in 1989.

The two annual holidays organised by Muriel became extremely popular and with the generosity of local businesses and fundraising from individuals, in 1984 3H extended their number of holidays to three a year. Over the coming years, the number of holidays increased and included journeys abroad.

In 2005 the availability of additional funding meant that a grant programme could be set up to enable low income families with a disabled member to organise their own holiday in the UK. This initiative has become so popular over the years that it is always oversubscribed as families approach the charity for financial help towards a break.

Fundraising is still the most challenging aspect as, without help from trusts, businesses and individuals, the charity would be unable to continue but with the generosity of volunteers, trusts and businesses 3H have been able to set up three new initiatives to support people with disabilities and their carers in the last ten years.

3H has previously welcomed Gloria Hunniford and Peter Sissons as patrons of the Charity and more recently gold winning paralympian, Dr Karen Darke, joined the charity as its new patron in July 2020.

TeensPlus, formerly TeensOut, supports organisations who work with young people aged 13 – 25 with disabilities and young carers. The programme provides home based activities and funding for days out.

The Carers’ Programme offers adult carers time for themselves during an organised spa day of pampering and rest at a magnificent hotel set in peaceful and stunning countryside. The programme also provides ‘pamper hampers’ and afternoon teas.

3H currently have funding to support Kent residents with disabilities and carers to have a UK break away.

For more information please click on this article to visit our website: www.3hfund.org.uk/grants Email: info@3hfund.org.uk Call: 01892 860207

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RNLI Water Safety

4 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: STOP AND THINK – what dangers can you see?

Don’t be caught out on your own – STAY TOGETHER If you fall in, stay calm and FLOAT to live Someone in trouble?

CALL 999 OR 112 and tell them that someone’s in trouble in the water

BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SC037736). Registered charity number 20003326 in the Republic of Ireland

IS WHO’S IN DANGER IN TH

SCENE?

SEE IF YOU CAN SPOT ALL14 DANGERS AND USE YOUR SAFETY KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME EVERY TIME YOU VISIT THE BEACH

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