The Scallymag for Todmorden & Hebden Bridge - Autumn '16

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Autumn ‘16

Issue 54

For Local Parents, Carers & Kids

Regular Features Family Health Literacy News

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Diary Pages Playgroups, Out of school clubs, Swimming, Page 7 Libraries & Soft Play Page 8 Pre-School Diary Page 10 Out-Of-School Diary Competitions Page 6 Design our next front cover Out & About Page 13 Gawthorpe Hall Page 4 News Slimming World Re-launch, Young Parent Group and more Page 15 Family Health Your health Q&A Page 12 Literacy The latest news from The Book Case

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Congratulations To: Sam Drayton

aged 10, of Hebden Bridge, who drew our fascinating front cover picture

“Autumn Drive”

He gets a £25 voucher to spend at Silly Billy’s Toy Shop in Hebden Bridge.

Many thanks to George from Silly Billy’s for judging the competition.

news Selfie Queen Kelly;

sharing her slimming secrets with Todmorden!

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ocal girl Kelly Owen, 33, has changed her life and her outlook by losing over 2 stone in weight and, with her newfound camera confidence, she’s set to relaunch the Slimming World group at Todmorden Cricket Club in September.

As a mum of toddling twins, Kelly wasn’t feeling at her best in January.

Kelly tells us: “I’d always been the bigger friend. My weight had yo-yo’d for a long time and I’d tried lots of ways to lose weight, without success. I hated shopping and always felt disheartened when I saw myself in the mirror. Social media is such a big thing these days and whenever I saw my photo posted on Facebook my heart sank.”

How Kelly was feeling about herself was having an impact on her confidence and her energy levels as a Mum and so, determined to make a change, she decided to join her local Slimming World group.

“I was nervous before first joining as I didn’t know anyone and was feeling really embarrassed that I had got so big.

But I received a lovely warm welcome from the consultant and the other members and have never looked back.

In fact it’s the group where I get so much from; ideas, recipes and warmth and support on the tough weeks. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”

By making changes to the way she shops, cooks and eats Kelly lost 6.5lbs in her first week and she hasn’t looked back. She says: “I couldn’t believe the big plates of food I could eat. I could still enjoy family favourites like Sunday roast, pasta bake and lazy English breakfast.

The Food Optimising plan fits in so well with the family, and I’ve still been able to enjoy a glass of Prosecco!”

Along the way Kelly has also increased her exercise. “I’ve played netball for some time but my energy levels have increased so much with the weight loss. I’m no longer self-conscious in my netball kit and have even joined the ladies cricket team and TRX training – something I wouldn’t have contemplated just 8 months ago.”

To top it all Kelly is loving her family time now she has more energy than ever to run around after her 3 year olds.

So, what about those photos on social media? “Bring it on!” Kelly says.

“I’m now a full blown selfie queen and proud of it!”

Kelly’s journey at Slimming world has given her the confidence and motivation to become a consultant and she relaunched the group at Todmorden CC at the beginning of September.

“Knowing how losing weight has made me feel, I can’t wait to help and support others to make their own lifechanging decisions. I promise to provide safe and supportive surroundings with a load of fun to help members along their way.”

Kelly - Before

Kelly - After

For more information:

0 Kelly Owen  07833 470087 R www.slimmingworld.co.uk 8 kelly.j.owen@hotmail.co.uk

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news the power of a simple gift

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n 1990, Dave Cooke, a father of four from Wrexham, North Wales, first saw the horror of abandoned children in Romanian orphanages on the TV news and asks friends to help fill a truck with toys to drive it to Romania. He received an overwhelming response from local people, raising £60,000. From this start, Operation Christmas Child was established as a charity.

On 12th December that year a convoy of vehicles, including trucks donated by local companies, left for Romania with 17 local volunteers.

Among the aid on the convoy were the first gift-filled shoeboxes. On their return the volunteers vowed to continue the work.

The charity continued to grow and in 1993 a 10-vehicle convoy of aid left Wrexham for Romania. Songs of Praise, with Alan Titchmarsh, broadcast from Wrexham with a live link up to the Operation Christmas Child convoy team in a church in Romania. Also that year, the Biggest Cargo plane in the world, the Antonov 124, took 60,000 shoeboxes to Zagreb. Hundreds of local school children attend the send off from Liverpool airport.

By 1994 the charity had expanded well beyond sending toys to orphans.

They opened a family style orphanage in Cluj, Romania and sent medical aid to Rwanda in response to the genocide.

They also sent 250,000 shoeboxes to children in Bosnia & Croatia, Serbia,

Kenya, Rwanda, Russia, Romania, Hungary and Albania 1995 saw the biggest change as Operation Christmas Child merged with the charity Samaritan’s Purse. This meant the shoebox appeal could also launch in other countries and, in 1996, over a million boxes were sent around the world from 36 countries.

Media coverage, including shoeboxes donated by Tony and Cherie Blair, meant that, by 2001, the UK alone was sending over 1 million boxes to children in even more countries than before. This reached a high of 1.3 million in 2007. in 2010 ‘Shoebox world’ was launched which allows donors the make a virtual shoebox on-line including a message and a photo of themselves.

The shoebox is then made up in a

warehouse and despatched overseas.

There have now been well over 100 million shoeboxes delivered to the poorest children in the world, changing their lives for the better.

If you would like to give something to a child who has nothing, make up your box and take it to your nearest drop-off point between 1st and 18th November or make it up online at www. shoeboxworld.co.uk for a set price of £15 per box.

Young Parents Group “Being a good mother has nothing to do with age, but more the size of your heart. If you can love enough to know you will do anything to protect and care for your children, little else matters.”

Here at Todmorden Children’s Centre we offer a Young Parents group for families 25 years and under. The sessions are run every week by a Family Outreach Worker to support and advise families around issues such as parenting, behaviour and routines. The Family Outreach Worker can also provide emotional support to families that may have additional needs.

The Young Parent sessions are packed with lots of fun activities and learning experiences for families to take part in within the group. The sessions give families an opportunity to interact and play with their children to encourage good attachments, to meet new people and make friends.

The group also prevents families from

feeling socially isolated and promotes confidence and self-esteem.

Todmorden Children Centre welcomes any parent under 25 years old - male or female. The group runs on Monday afternoons 1:30 – 3:00pm (school term time only). Each session provides a healthy snack for children followed by singing or stories. Activities are based on the interests of the children so we can take in consideration the needs of the children and families attending the sessions.

For more information:

0 Selina Cole  07773 186764  01706 399970 R www.childrencentres.co.uk

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news could you be an independent visitor?

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alderdale Council is looking for volunteers to support its work with children and young people in care.

Volunteers are needed for the Council’s Independent Visitors scheme.

Independent Visitors are adult role models for children in care, who meet with them once a month to help with their personal and social development. This could be something as simple as taking them bowling after school or to the cinema at the weekend.

No formal qualifications are required to volunteer as an Independent Visitor, but it is necessary that you have had some experience and contact with children and young people. This is a

long term volunteering opportunity, so we ask that volunteers are able to support a child or young person for at least 12 months.

Most people can be an Independent Visitor. We are seeking adults aged 21 or over who: • Get on well with children and young people • Have lots of patience and enthusiasm • Can communicate easily with children and young people Training will be provided, and will start in September this year. Volunteers need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and the Council will cover the cost of this.

Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Megan Swift, said: “We’re looking for patient and caring adult volunteers who can spare a few

hours a month to be role models for children in care.

“An Independent Visitor is an adult volunteer who, in the short term, provides time and space for a child to try new experiences and develop different skills. In the long term an Independent Visitor can help a child increase their self-esteem and confidence, encourage social interaction and raise their aspirations.

“By dedicating a few hours each month, you will spend quality time, one to one, with a child in care and become a positive role model for them.”

If you’re interested in giving your time to help a young person, there will be information sessions held in August and full training starts in September.

For more information:

 01422 288251 R www.calderdale.gov.uk/ independent-visitor

8 sarah.maligranda@calderdale. gov.uk

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diary pages

Friday

The Fun Track Out of School Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Caldene Ave. Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Colden Preschool Colden School Playground, Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge 01422 846734

Before & After School Luddenden Dene J,I & N CE School, Dene View, Luddenden Foot Andrea - 07812 905251

Thursday

Space at The Ark The Ark Nursery, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd 01422 882010

Wednesday

Steiner Kindergarten Steiner Kindergarten St. John’s Centre Cragg Vale caldersteiner@gmail.com

Tuesday

Out of School clubs

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:30- 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

Todmorden Playgroup Todmorden C of E School Playground, Burnley Rd, Todmorden 01706 812019

Monday

Mytholmroyd Playgroup The Community Centre, Caldene Avenue, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge 01422 882226

The Ark Pre-School Dean Hey Farm, Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 882010

pre-schools & playgroups

received. Please phone ahead before setting out as details can change at any time.

The second spread shows the many different activities available for school age children, from Chess to Dancing, Karate to Brass bands! Again, please use the contact details provided to check details before setting out.

If you have any new or up-dated information that should be included here, please let us know – contact details are on page 3.

Heptonstall Out of School Club Heptonstall J, I & N School, Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall 01422 843619

On this first page we have the Pre-school and Playgroups that run in our area. These usually offer free sessions for children aged 3 and over for 15 hours per week during term time. Contact them directly for more information.

The Out of School Clubs listings are for older children who require care outside normal school hours or during holidays. Those

listed take all children, not just those who attend any associated school.

The bottom section shows opening times for places you might like to visit regularly with your child.

The centre spread is the Pre-school Diary.

White background is for drop-in sessions, shaded background is for bookable activities.

All sessions will require an adult to remain with the child at all times. Most activities charge a small fee; all Children’s Centre services are free, with any donations gratefully

Hebden Royd Out-Of-Schools Club Upper Rooms, St James’ Church, Hebden Royd 01422 842821

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he heart of The Scallymag are the following indispensible diary pages.

9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 4:00*

9:00 - 12:00 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 4:00*

9:00 - 12:00 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 4:00*

9:00 - 12:00 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 4:00*

9:00 - 12:00 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 4:00*

9:00 - 12:00 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

* Lunchtime supervision is also provided for children staying all day, for a small extra charge.

Mytholmroyd Library Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 883933

Walsden Library Inchfield Road, Walsden 01706 815602

Maxwell’s Fun House Hollins Mill, Rochdale Road, Walsden Todmorden 01706 813166

Upsy Daisy’s Playcentre Moderna Business Park, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 881717

Jitterbugs Play Centre Riverside Works, Todmorden Road, Littleborough 01706 378123

soft play

Todmorden Library Strand, Rochdale Road Todmorden 01706 815600

Library times

Hebden Bridge Library Cheetham Street Hebden Bridge 01422 842151

* See Diary Listing for Fun Swim times

Swim for all Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Swim

10:00 - 6:30

10:00 - 6:30

2:00 - 4:30

2:00 - 6:00

10:00 - 3:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

Monday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00

Tuesday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 3.45 7:00 - 8.15

Wednesday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00

10:00 - 5:00

Thursday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 9.00

10:00 - 6:30

Friday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00 8.00 - 9.00

10:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 6:30

1:30 - 6:30

Saturday

9:00 - 1:30 3.00 - 6:30

10:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 12:00

sunday

9:00 - 12.45 2.30 - 4.00

10:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 3:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

10:00 - 6:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

10:00 - 3:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

1:00 - 4:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

1:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 4:00

9:30 - 6:00

2:00 - 4:30

1:00 - 5:00

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FRIDAY

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

MONDAY

Pre-school diary

Parent & Toddlers 9:15 - 12:15 The Old Library, 1 Parkside Road, Cornholme Oxana - 01706 813222

Walsden Community Playgroup @ St Peter’s 9:15 - 11:00 St Peter’s Church, Walsden Sheila 01706 812782

Centre Vale Playgroup 9:30 - 11:30 Fielden Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Please call in for details

Midgley Under 5’s 9:45 - 11:15 Midgley School, Midgley Claire - 01422 883837

Parent Support Drop-In 10:00 - 11:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Heptonstall Parents & Toddler Group 10:00 - 11:45 Heptonstall Social & Bowling Club, Acre Lane, Heptonstall please call in for details

Booksta 11:00 - 1 The Terra Bridge To Street, H Ben - 01

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 Machpelah Mill, Burnley Road, Hebden Bridge caldersteiner@gmail.com

TalkFirst Baby & Toddler Signing 10:00 & 11:00 Blessingway Yoga Studio, Birchclife Road, Hebden Bridge Susan - 01706 878781 From Birth

Art Stars 10:00 - 10:45 The Star Tree Studio, 42 Victoria Street, Littleborough Neela - 07778 543233

Baby Massage 10:30 - 11:30 Todmorden or Hebden Bridge.

Please call for details Debbie - 07899 077704

Parent & Toddler Swimming 12:30 - 1:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Pyjama Drama 1:00 - 1:35 Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St George’s Street, Hebden Bridge Megan - 01422 330069

Tatty Bu 4:00 - 5: Zion Hou Hebden Clare - 0

Mytholm Parent & Toddlers 9:00 - 11:00 Hebden Royd School, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01422 842821

Luddenden Valley Stay & Play 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Collette - 07901 748024

Mytholmroyd Toddlers 9:15 - 11:15 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Elphaborough, Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Stay & Play 9:30 - 11:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 - 11.00 Hare & Hounds, Burnley Road, Todmorden Janet - 01706 818820

BATS Playgroup 9:30 - 11:30 Central Methodist Church, Todmorden Samantha - 07455 988497

Active W for push 9:45 - 11 Meet at Hebden Lucy - 0

Parent & Toddler Swimming 9:00 - 10:00 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 Machpelah Mill, Burnley Road, Hebden Bridge caldersteiner@gmail.com

Pyjama Drama 10:00 - 10:30

Ducklings Swimming Parent & Toddler Swimming various levels 1:30 - 2:30

Mum Zone 10:00 - 1:00 Queen Hotel, Rise Lane, Todmorden 01706 819917

Stay and Play

(With Speech & Language Therapise 3rd Wed Only)

10:00 - 11:30 St James’ Church, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE

Sling Swing 10:00 - 11:00

Upsy Daisy’s Playcentre 4:00 - 7:00 The Community Room, The Old Shade Junior & Infant School, Todmorden Sports Centre, Moderna Business Park, Co-op, Town Gate, Midgley Shade, Todmorden Ewood Lane, Todmorden Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd Megan - 01422 330069 01706 812913 01706 839090

Fiona - 07740 346457

Weaning Group 11:00 - 12;00 (1st Wed only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Todmorden Family Support 12:30 - 2:00 alternate weeks Todmorden Fire Station Community Room, Stansfield Road, Todmorden Jenni - 01706 839787

First Ba 4:00 - 5: DC Danc Todmord Dawn - 0 Age 4 - 5

Baby Clinic 1:00 - 3:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Tweenies/Mid-Week Movers 1:30 - 3:00 (Term Time Only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Baby Rave 10:00 - 11:00 (Booking Essential) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Little Bear Feet 11:00 - 11:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 1½ - 3 yrs

Parent & 11:45 - 1 Shade J Shade, T 01706 8

Blackshaw Head Parents & Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 Blackshaw Head Chapel, Hebden Bridge Ann - 01706 810596

Thula Mama (Mums and Babies Steiner Parent & Child Harmony Singing) 10.00 - 12.00 Machpelah Mill, Burnley Road, 10.00 - 11.30 Hebden Bridge Central Hebden Bridge caldersteiner@gmail.com Liz Powers 01422 847702

Parent & Toddlers 9:00 - 11:30 Gordon Riggs, Bottom’s Mill Bistro, Walsden

St Michael’s Angels Worship and Play 9:00 - 11:00 Mytholmroyd Cricket Club, Moderna Way, Mytholmroyd Catherine - 01422 883130

Luddenden Valley Stay & Play 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Collette - 07901 748024

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 - 11.00 Hare & Hounds, Burnley Road, Todmorden Janet - 01706 818820

Little Angels 9:30 - 11:30 St. Michaels Church, Cornholme, Todmorden Anne - 07587 700355

Dodnaze Parent & Toddlers 9.45 - 11.15 Dodnaze Community Centre, 54 Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge

Blacksh Group 9:45 - 12 Blacksha Hebden Lorraine

Jo Jingles 9:30 - 10:15 (under 2s), 10:30 - 11:15, (over 2s), 11:30 - 12:15 (3 - 9 months) 12:30 - 1:15 (over 3s), Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Jo Corbett - 01706 212889

Baby Messy play 10:00 - 10:45 The Star Tree Studio, 42 Victoria Street, Littleborough Neela - 07778 543233

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10.30 -11.30 Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St George’s Street, Hebden Bridge Joelle - 07967 772183

Post Natal Mum & Baby Yoga 11:00 - 12:30 Calderale Yoga Centre, 38 Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge Donna 07985 274181

Parent & Toddler Swimming 12:15 - 1:15 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Baby Yoga 1:00 - 2:00 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Tracy - 07864 007179

Buggy 4 1:30 - 2: Calder H Bridge Sharon

Stubbings Toddler Group 9:00 - 11:00 Stubbings Infant School, School Street, Hebden Bridge, 01422 842728

Old Town Playgroup 9:00 - 11:00 Old Town Primary School, Billy Lane, Old Town 01422 842859

Luddenden Valley Stay & Play 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Collette - 07901 748024

Mytholmroyd Toddlers 9:15 - 11:15 Mytholmroyd Community Centre car park, Elphaborough, Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Baby & Tweenies Stay and Play 9:30 - 11:30 Todmorden Health Centre, Halifax Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Cragg Vale Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 (term time only) The Ark Day Nursery Sports Hall, Dean Hey Farm, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd Cathy 07720715418

Active W for push 9:45 - 11 Meet at Hebden Lucy - 0

Ante-Natal Clinic 9:00 - 4:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden By appointment only via your midwife

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 Machpelah Mill, Burnley Road, Hebden Bridge caldersteiner@gmail.com

Art Stars 10:00 - 10:45 The Star Tree Studio, 42 Victoria Street, Littleborough Neela - 07778 543233

Baby Yoga 10:00 - 11:00 (Booking Essential) Please call for venue details 01706 399970 - FREE

Rock ‘n’ Rollers 11:30 - 12:30 Dance 4 All, Upsy Daisy’s Play Gym, Moderna Way, Mytholmroyd Emily - 07903 720214

Ducklings Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Todmor

Fun Swim 1:30 - 2:45 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Dads & Male Carers Event 10:00 - 12:00 (1st Sat of month) St James’ Church, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE

Ducklings Swimming various levels 9:00 - 1:30; 3:15 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Little Bear Feet 9:00 - 9:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 1½ - 3 yrs

Dance with Melody Bear 9:00 - 9:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Pre-school Boys Dance 9:45 - 10:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Pre-School Ballet & Tap 9:15 - 10:15 Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, The Conservative Club, Rochdale Road, Todmorden Sarah - 07929 576785

Sling Swing 10:00 - 11:00

Salem Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07740 346457

- Widths

7:00 - 8: Todmord Ewood L Deborah

art Busy Babies 11:40 ace Room, Hebden Town Hall, St Geirge’s Hebden Bridge 1422 392620

umpkins :00 using Co-op Studio, Bridge 07790 761702

Baby Stay and Play 12:30 - 2:00 Please call for venue details 01706 399970 - FREE

Young Parents’ Group (for parents under 25 yrs) 1:30 - 3:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Ducklings Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Yoga for Pregnancy 7:00 - 8:30 Todmorden Donna 07985 274181

St Mary’s Family Service All Children Welcome 4:05 onwards St Mary’s Church, Todmorden 01706 819300

Walking (not suitable hchairs) 1:15 St George’s Square, Bridge 07943 771739

Toddler Tuesday

allet & Tip Tap Toe :00 ce, Victoria Road, den 01706 839113 5 yrs

Leader Tots 5:30 - 6:30 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784

Pregnancy Yoga 6:00 - 7:30 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Gillian - 07855 004858

Pregnancy Yoga 7:00 - 8:30 Birchcliffe Centre, Birchcliffe Road, Hebden Bridge April - 07930 466759

& Toddler Swimming 12:45 Junior & Infant School, Todmorden 812913

Baby Yoga 1:00 - 2:00 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Tracy - 07864 007179

Ducklings Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Preschool Ballet 4:00 - 4:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Breastfeeding Group 10:00 - 11:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Crafty Creatures 3:30 - 5:00 (1st Thu of month) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE Ages 3 - 6yrs

Dance with Melody Bear 4:00 - 4:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 3 - 4 yrs

Ducklings Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Leader Tots 5:30 - 6:30 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784

Family Fun Swim (U 11s) 10:00 - 12:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Family Fun Swim (U 14s) 1:00 - 2:15 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Leader Tots 10:00 - 11:00 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784

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10:00 - 11:30 Open 10:00 - 5:00 The Methodist Church, New Flying Saucers, Butlers Wharf, Road, Hebden Bridge Hebden Bridge Nicola - 01422 843129 01422 846666

Lesbian Family Groups 12:30 - 2:00 (1st Tue only) St James’ Church, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE

Kids Craft Club 3:45 - 5:15 Word of Mouth, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Christina - 07766 021766

Pregnancy Pilates 6:15 - 7:15 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Rachel - 07944 360594

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths

7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Deborah - 07551 266862

Postnatal Pilates 8:00 - 9:00 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Rachel - 07944 360594

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Mini Movers - Disco/Cheer 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Modern Jazz Dancing 4:00 - 7:15 Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, The Conservative Club, Rochdale Road, Todmorden Sarah - 07929 576785 3 + yrs

St Josephs Rainbows 5:00 - 6:00 St Josephs School, Wellington Road, Todmorden Rowena - 07470 400044 5 - 7 yrs

Mini Movers - Street Crew 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Mini Movers - Ballroom/Latin 5:30 - 6:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Judo Excellence 6:00 - 7:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 5 - 7 yrs

Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

After School Swimming 4:30 - 6:15 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Campaigners - Kids Zone 5:00 - 6:30 Lumbutts Church, Lumbutts, Todmorden Les or Pat 01706 814754 6 - 12 yrs

Football Coaching 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 8+ yrs

Hebden Bridge Chess Club 6:00 - 7:15 Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge John Kerrane 01422 842426

Monday Club 6:00 - 7:30 Mount Zion Baptist Chapel, Meet at Colden School 5 to 11yrs, Elva Hulme 01422 842726

Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Mini Movers - Musical Theatre 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 4 - 6 yrs

Calder Valley Fell Runners - Junior 5:45 - 6:45 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Caldene Avenue, Mytholmroyd Alastair 07812 593660 8+ yrs

Family AEGIS Class 6:30 - 7:30 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784 7+ yrs and adults

After School Swimming 3:30 - 6:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Cornholme Recorder Choir 3:50 - 4:35 The Old Library, 1 Parkside Road, Cornholme

Kids Craft Club 3:45 - 5:15 Word of Mouth, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Christina - 07766 021766

Climbing Fun 4:00 - 5:30 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

Ballet & Tap 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 5+ yrs

Tod Harriers Junior Training 5:00 - 6:30 Todmorden High School, Ewood Land, Todmorden Ben Crowther 07817 108921

Todmorden Community Brass - 5-Note Beginners Band 6:00 - 6:45 The Bandroom, Wellington Road, Todmorden David White 01706 815820

1st Old Town Brownies 6:30 - 7:45 Stubbings Infant School, School Street, Hebden Bridge Dinah Newsome 01422 843202 7 - 10 yrs

Gymnastics Club 4:00 - 5:15 Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd Tracey 07970 730224 Beginners

Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

TIMS (Model Railway enthusiasts) Junior section 5:00 - 7:00 Knowl End Farm, Staups lane, Todmorden David - 07763 347579 7+ yrs

Climbing’ Skool Academy 5:00 - 6:30 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

Tai Kwon Do 6:00- 7:00 Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd Helen 07901 833249 6 - 14 yrs

2nd Todmorden Brownies 6:15 - 7:30 St Joseph's School, Wellington Road, Todmorden Fiona Monaghan 01706 819703 7 - 10 yrs

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 8:45 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 10 + yrs

After School Swimming 4:00 - 6:00 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

7th Todmorden Rainbows 5:00 - 6:00 Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden Katie - 07769 151276 5 - 7 yrs

2nd Luddenden Rainbows 5.45 - 7.00 every fortnight Kershaw Youth Centre Kershaw Drive, Luddendenfoot Kay - 07814 745340 5 - 7 yrs

7th Todmorden Brownies 6:10 - 7:25 Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden Abigail 07796 618411 7 - 10 yrs

18th Hebden Bridge Beavers 6:15 - 7:15 Top Floor, Salem Mill, Hebden Bridge Matthew Speak 01422 846340 6 - 8 yrs

After School Swimming 3:30 - 4:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 8:00 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 10 + yrs

Climbing Fun 4:30 - 6:00 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

1st Mytholmroyd Rainbows 5:45 - 6:45 St Michael’s Church Hall, Mytholmroyd Lisa Thwaite 01422 886274 5 - 7 yrs

2nd Hebden Bridge Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Stubbings School, School Street, Hebden Bridge Christine 01422 843725 7 - 10 yrs

1st Heptonstall Brownies 6:30 - 7:30 Heptonstall Junior School, Heptonstall Angie Mossman 07795 506083 7 - 10 yrs

Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Football Training 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5 - 8 yrs

Football Training 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 8+ yrs

8th/26th Calder Valley Cubs 6:00 - 7:15 Central Methodist Church, off Bramsche Square, Todmorden Dave Payne 01706 816568 8 - 10 yrs

Family AEGIS Class 6:30 - 7:30 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784 7+ yrs and adults

Woodcraft Folk (Elfin & Pioneers) 6:30 - 7:45 Salem Mill (Top Floor) Salem Street, Hebden Bridge Eden 07908 379983 6+ yrs

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy 4:00 - 7:00 Nutclough Tavern, Keighley Road, Hebden Bridge Wendy 01706 810164 5 to 11 yrs

Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

After School Swimming 4:00 - 5:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

8th/26th Calder Valley Beavers 5:30 - 6:45 Central Methodist Church, off Bramsche Square, Todmorden Dave Payne 01706 816568 6 - 8 yrs

Family AEGIS Class 6:00 - 7.00 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784 7+ yrs and adults

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths 7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Deborah - 07551 266862

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 7:30 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 10 + yrs

Junior Tennis 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Tennis Club, Hallroyd Road, Todmorden Andrew 01706 815265 4 - 10 yrs

Climbing’ Skool Academy 4:30 - 6:00 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

Rugby League Under 12’s 6:00 - 7:00 Littleborough JARLFC, Littleborough Sports Club, Rakewood Lane, Littleborough Janine O7894 791033

Todmorden Community Brass Training Band 6:30 - 7:30 The Bandroom, Wellington Road, Todmorden Maurice 01706 816588

Football Training 8:30 - 12:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Ballet & Tap 9:00 onwards Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, The Conservative Club, Rochdale Road, Todmorden Sarah - 07929 576785 3 + yrs

Dance 4 All 9:15 - 1:15 The Methodist Church, Market Street, Hebden Bridge Penny Alexander 01422 884634 5+ yrs

Lane Shaw Drama Academy 10:00 - 1:30 Hebden Bridge Town Hall St George’s Street Hebden Bridge 07754 970798

Ballet & Tap (various levels) 10:00 - 11:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Judo Excellence 11:00 - 12:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 8+ yrs

Border Gymnastics 9:00 onwards Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Paul 01706 816755 5+ yrs

Swimming various levels 9:00 - 1:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Junior Badminton 9:30 - 10:30 Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd Mary Smith 07970 734639 6 - 11 yrs

Judo Excellence 10:00 - 11:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 5 - 7 yrs

Climbing Fun 11:00 - 12:30, 2:30 - 4:00, 5:30 - 7:00 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

Hebden Bridge Saints Saturday Soccer Club 11:00 - 12:00 Luddenden Dene School, Dene View, Luddendenfoot.

Nick Farrar 01422 882378 5 - 8 yrs

20th Pennine Calder Beavers 9:00 - 12:00 (first Sat of Month) Ferney Lee School, Todmorden Rachel Ormerod 07766 890668 6 - 8 yrs

Mini Movers - Disco/Cheer 9:00 - 10:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Rugby League Training 9:45 - 11:15 Littleborough Community Campus School, Calderbrook Road Carol Locket 01706 378348 7 - 9 yrs

Todmorden Judo Club 10:00 - 12:00 Canteen Mill, Whiteplatts Street, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 5+ yrs

Mini Movers - Gymnastic Dance 11:00 - 11:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Sports Zone 60 - For children with disabilities 1:00 - 2:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Debbie 01422 264740 6 + yrs

Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:20 - 7:20 Todmorden High School, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ yrs

Todmorden Swimming Club - Lengths 7:00 - 8:00, 8:00 - 9:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Deborah - 07551 266862 For strong swimmers

Luddendenfoot Boys Brigade Anchors & Juniors 6:45 - 8:00 Luddendenfoot Civic Institute, Station Road Heather - 01422 885542 5 - 11 yrs

Judo Excellence 7:00 - 8:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 8+ yrs

20th Pennine Calder Cubs 6:30 - 8:00 Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Chris 07774 817235 8 to 10½ yrs

2nd Mytholmroyd Brownies 6:30 - 8:00 The Ark Angela Trowell 01422 885378 7 - 10 yrs

NB. If you would like to list to join a Rainbows or Brownie pack, please visit the website to register & state which pack you are interested in. www.girlguiding.org.uk

Todmorden Judo Club 7:00 - 8:00 Canteen Mill, Whiteplatts Street, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 8+ yrs Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:20 - 7:20 Todmorden High School, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ yrs

Parent & Child Yoga 8:45 - 9:45 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Tracy - 07864 007179 5 - 9 yrs

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths 7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Deborah 07551 266862 18th Hebden Bridge Cubs 6:30 - 8:00 Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St George’s St. Hebden Bridge Anastasia 07900 715170 8 - 10½ yrs

Swimming various levels 3:15 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Hebden Bridge Saints Team Trials Please phone for times and venue details Graeme 01422 884527

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Fun Swim 1:30 - 2:45 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 Junior Hippodrome Youth Theatre Alternate Sundays 10:00 - 12:00 Hippodrome Theatre, Halifax Road, Todmorden Emma 01706 817518 8 -10 yrs Entry by Audition

Family AEGIS Class 11:00 - 12:00 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784 7+ yrs and adults

Family Fun Swim (U11) 10:00 - 12:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Climbing Fun 12:30 - 2:00 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

Family Fun Swim (U 14s) 1:00 - 2:15 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

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Gawthorpe Hall

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isiting historical houses is not something we do a lot of; in fact, up until this recent half term holiday we hadn’t visited one at all.

As a mother of three, mostly wellbehaved but naturally curious children, I have that fear that if we visit a stately home they will no doubt try to drink out of the priceless china on display, bounce on the irreplaceable Queen Anne bed or attempt to play the rare harpsichord that is being exhibited. The ultimate fear is that they try to do all of these things together and at the same time.

It was a lovely spring day and I decided to be brave and take the children to Gawthorpe Hall. My thoughts that supported this idea were that it is a place steeped in history yet small enough to hold their attention and short concentration span. In addition, although it is a property partly looked after by the National Trust (NT), it is reasonably priced to take a short tour around and then explore the outside gardens and parkland, where you are free to wander at will. All in all, it seemed a good place to start in terms of introducing the children to visiting historical and formal stately homes.

Gawthorpe Hall is an Elizabethan country house located just outside Padiham, designated a grade I listed building. The Hall is financed and run by the National Trust in partnership with Lancashire County Council and had just had opened after having some vital restoration work completed. It was originally built between 1600 and 1605; then in 1850 was restored

by Sir Charles Barry (architect of the Houses of Parliament and the ‘real’ Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle).

Originally, Gawthorpe Hall was built for the Shuttleworth family who lived there for over 300 years. The Hall houses the largest collection of paintings on permanent loan from the National Portrait Gallery, displays period furniture as well as The Gawthorpe Textiles collection; an extensive collation of intricate lace, embroidery and needlework gathered by the last resident family member Miss Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth.

It was easy enough to find and the carpark, although not big, is free. (This is unusual for NT properties, so another advantage of going). We had arrived too early, as the Hall doesn’t open for tours until 12.00 (Wednesday – Sunday only), so we took advantage of the fine weather and explored the gardens and surrounding parkland. This was a great opportunity for the children to let off steam and enjoy the scenery, as well as spotting ducks, squirrels and rabbits.

It should also be mentioned that Burnley Football Club train at a centre in the grounds and were doing so that morning we visited, the boys found this aspect of the scenery very interesting.

The entrance fee for each of us was £4.00, (so reasonable in NT terms). Once entering Gawthorpe, you certainly feel like you are taking a step back in time. There are guides in almost all of the rooms (volunteers from Lancashire Museums), they were knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful. They really tried hard to engage

with the children and answer their questions; (if not always about the place or time in history we were visiting!)

There was a trail sheet that the children were given to complete, however this was somewhat of a hindrance at times; if they have had it their way, they would have completed the quiz in record time and we would have been ‘done and dusted’ in 15 minutes. As it is, we spent just under an hour looking around before the children started to get bored.

I thought that was a fair amount of time, as Gawthorpe Hall is not big. We then took a wander and explored the ornate formal walled gardens to the rear of the Hall. The children especially loved this part.

There is a small NT tearoom selling a selection of sandwiches and cakes. As usual we took a picnic and ate it in the car, even though there are picnic tables dotted around the parkland area.

The children enjoyed the day out as it was something different to see, do and experience. Although I wouldn’t suggest visiting an historical house every time we had a day out, I would definitely recommend going on a sunny day so the whole of grounds, including the Hall can be explored.

Suffice to say Gawthorpe Hall survived a visit from my children, they had a pleasant time and I came home with nerves intact. Result!

Tracey Sunderland

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Q I’ve loved watching the Rio 2016 Olympics and it’s made me determined to get fit again, but with a toddler and a 4 month old baby boy there never seems time and it’s so long since I’ve exercised I don’t know where to start – can you help?

A As a Mum you’re busy morning till night but it’s possible to turn everyday activities into a workout that you can do at home in minutes.

The trick is to involve your kids in your fitness routine; firstly so you don’t lose time with them, secondly so you can use them as weights and thirdly to instil great fitness examples for them to follow through life!

After a baby the normal advice is to wait 6 weeks before getting back into exercise to ensure you have recovered from the trauma of birth. Even after this it’s important that you are sure your pelvic floor and abdominals are functioning well before you push on to harder exercises and it may be worth asking your GP to check this or visiting a Physiotherapist to be sure.

So that you can really feel the benefits, health professionals recommend that adults exercise for 30 minutes a day at moderate intensity, 5 times a week. To prevent obesity, adults should aim for 45–60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every day. ‘Moderate intensity’ means that both your heart and breathing rates should increase, and you might break a sweat, but you should still be able to hold a conversation.

However exercise doesn’t need to be expensive or take up lots of time - you can fit it in to things you do every day at home with your family.

They have a wide range of specialists including Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Nutritionist, Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Homeopath and other Therapists to answer your questions.

Housework - is a perfect way to combine a little exercise with your usual activities. Turn chores into a workout by speeding them up or being more energetic. Turn up the music, sing along with your toddler and turn housework into a workout.

When vacuuming, use long drawnout movements and use the whole body instead of just your arm and dance as you do your chores.

Exercise with your baby – who needs a gym when you have a baby!

• Put your baby in their baby carrier and use them as a weight! Then do squats and lunges – start with 10 and build up as you are able.

• Lying on your back with your baby sat on your pelvis and your hands supporting him do gentle abdominal curl ups to smile or pull faces at him – babyies love this and you get a great tummy workout!

• Lying on your back with your knees up place your baby on your shins and play aeroplanes – this works your tummy really hard and is great fun.

• Do a baby press – lying down on your back push your baby up into the air – support him round his ribcage and never by his arms – this is a great triceps workout for you and will tone up your arms.

Walking - Exercising outdoors is beneficial for both your body and mind, so walking with the buggy is great – walk briskly for as long as you can – 30 minutes is a good target to work towards – then you can start to jog with the buggy – if that sounds scary just jog for 30 seconds then walk for a few minutes and then repeat.

Where possible, walk up and down stairs, instead of taking the lift.

Stair climbing is an effective workout – it gets your heart rate going, burns calories, and can increase the strength in your legs and buttocks.

If you don’t have access to stairs, you can gain similar benefits from marching on the spot. Why not try this with your baby in their carrier – it increases the workout!

Playing games with your toddler is another great time to get a workout. Set physical activity challenges, such as running on the spot or star jumps and do a star chart for you both so you can see how you improve.

Dancing is an effective and fun way to stay fit, increase stamina and flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles and help weight loss. You don’t have to be going out to hit the dance floor – turn up your favourite tunes and dance around your home with the kids!

DIY gym - Keep your muscles toned and flexible and your body will be more able to cope with physical stresses. Your body will be stronger and more stable – making you less prone to injuries and illness. Try these simple exercises: • Holding a small bottle of water, sit down or stand with your feet hip-width apart and your back straight, bend your arm at the elbow in a bicep curl. Keep your elbow close to your body. Repeat 10 times, then swap arms • For your triceps, hold the bottle above your head with your arm straight. Bend at the elbow to lower the bottle towards your shoulder, then straighten again.

Repeat 10 times, then swap arms • Standing at a work surface put your hands palm-down on it for support, raise one leg out to the side and lower it again. Repeat 10 times, then switch legs.

This will help tone your buttock muscles • When you’re sitting down, march on the spot for 2-3 minutes.

Do this as many times as you can throughout the day to burn calories and maintain good circulation in your lower limbs.

This can be done on the sofa, at the dinner table, on the bus • Reach over your head, bending to the side at your waist and then straighten up. Swap sides and repeat 10 times Now you know how to safely add some extra, easy exercise into your day you can choose what works best for you and increase your activity levels significantly to help improve your health. Get into the habit now and you’ll find exercising easier over time. If you are worried about starting exercise book an appointment with one of our Physiotherapists - they can check you out and advise you on the best form of exercise for you.

Lynne Midwinter Physiotherapist

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