The family
Spring 2012
GRAPEVINE Free
Cover photograph davidhlewis photography on page 31 of Grapevine Dayss Out • Information • What’s On • Activities Day Telephone: 01883 382151
Email: familygrapevine@hotmail.co.uk
In this issue antenatal
12-14
babies
12-14
childcare
20-21
cleaners
4-5
dance
8-9
day care
22-23
drama
8-9
education
24-25
schools
24-25
parties
10-11
performing arts 8-9 pre-schools
22-23
sport and leisure 26-28
Grapevine Read by both parents and professionals - respected and valued Kept for reference and passed onto friends - copies are referred to many times.
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Big enough - to publicise your business and find you new customers
Existing, profitable nanny agency for sale
swimming
27
toddlers
15-19
tutoring
24
what’s new
6-7
or call Helen on 01883 382151 for
what’s on
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more information
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your own childcare agency? in the West Kent area. Work from home, have your own income. For more information telephone Helen on 01883 382151
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Welcome to the Spring issue of the West Kent Family Grapevine!
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We regularly check the listings in the magazine but if you find any that need updating do let us know and..watch out for our new website.
Tel: 01892 533624 DAVIDHLEWIS Photography see page 31 of Grapevine, 07973 147734
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Making life easier
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Houseproud was established 10 years ago and today looks after literally hundreds of houses in the area, offering a quality house cleaning and ironing service. Gardenproud also cares for a large portfolio of gardens from basic garden maintenance, to hedge trimming and tree surgery. And for those with more elaborate plans we offer a complete design, hard and soft landscaping service.
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What’s New
Tuesday 20th March
Is your child achieving their potential? Register for the launch of starjumpz pioneering childrens centre at Salomons in Tunbridge Wells, attend any or all of the seminars from professionals and parents and take a tour of the starjumpz centre. Call 01892 510257 or email info@starjumpz.com
All-New for 2012, Exciting Disco Parties have arrived at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre Designed for 5yrs and upwards these parties include an experienced DJ, funky lighting and optional party themes. Up to 40 children can boogie the afternoon away with an exclusive disco party designed just for them. Party games and dance themes can also be arranged. Your DJ will keep the kids entertained throughout, ensuring a full-on, fun and fantastic time for all. A disco buffet is available with all parties providing just the fuel needed for energetic disco divas! For more information and booking slots please contact Sevenoaks Leisure Centre reception: 01732 470700
Forgewood Barn situated on Eridge Park, is a new restaurant that takes its inspiration from the fantastic location and meat
Talking Tots is a unique activity group for pre-schoolers that uses games, rhymes and interactive activities to help build social confidence, communication and encourage toddlers to develop important skills that will give them a head start in the classroom.
sourced entirely from the Park. The meat is butchered and supplied by the Eridge Park Farmshop. The Park is a bountiful source of fantastic meats. Wild Venison which roams one of the oldest Deer Parks in the
“Our sessions are so much fun, children won’t even realise they’re learning,” says Talking Tots class leader Jane Parker. “They’re playing and making friends, but at the same time they’re learning to listen, take turns and work as part of a group.”
country, rare breed pork raised in the acres of ancient woodland and Sussex Beef grazing on the wide open pastures The Barn is manned by Ben Holmes. Ben has extensive
Classes will run on Tuesday mornings at The Camden Centre, Tunbridge Wells and are open to children from 12 months to four years of age. Classes do fill up fast, so parents are urged to contact Jane to join in the fun!
experience in London at the finest restaurants and is committed to providing the best classic dishes, inspired by the great meats available. We have a fixed standard menu as well as daily specials to take advantage of seasonal and market availability.
To find out more about Talking Tots please contact Jane Parker on 07981 853472 or www.talkingtots.info.
See advertisement on page 29
and a healthy lifestyle.
Playball comes to Sevenoaks
Michelle Robertson, who has brought the programme to Sevenoaks and is a fully qualified Primary School Teacher with a history in sports as long as your hockey stick says, “The programme is conducted in very small classes, and focuses on strengthening core stability, developing gross and fine motor skills, spatial awareness and bilateral symmetry, which all influences performance in the school classroom too. Parents say that the programme also helps their children master vital skills such as listening, following instructions and team playing, and they always look forward to their next Playball lesson”.
It’s an Olympic year, so why not start the year off by helping your
kids develop a genuine enthusiasm for sport by joining Playball. Everyone’s talking about it, and your children could be the Olympic stars of the future, so what’s all the fuss about? PLAYBALL, has been running for nearly 30 years and is a unique and internationally recognised specialist sport and movement programme for children aged 2-9 years, which is now launching on your very own doorstop in and around Sevenoaks in January!
If you would like to encourage your child to learn sports correctly in a fun, structured and safe environment, and help develop them at the right pace physically, mentally and socially, then we’d love for you to discover more about Playball.
The five age-specific programmes, from ‘2 can do’ right the way through to ‘Players’ introduce children to different sports including tennis, hockey, netball, cricket, football, rugby, basketball, volleyball and baseball/softball. Each programme is regularly reviewed by teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and sports scientists, to ensure the skills learnt are appropriate for each agegroup. This benefits children in that they actually enjoy every minute of being active, which is key for developing an enthusiasm for sport
Let’s get your kids active today! Please contact Michelle for a free taster session and parent information pack on 07500 468 375, or you can email her at michelle@playballuk.com or visit us online at www. sevenoaks.playballuk.com.
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Performing Arts
Dance Schools Aerodance Danceboxand Aerodance Street for Tots to Teens, now in Benenden, Groombridge, Leybourne, Staplehurst, Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst and West Malling. 0845 430 8383 Act 11 academy, Sevenoaks, 01732 463293 Cascade school of dance 07789833164 Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, 2+, Twells, 01892 542549 C.C. Danceworks, street & disco, Hildenborough, 01732 838897 Chetwerikova School of Ballet, Twells, 01892 531632 Connie Turner School of Dance, Tonbridge, 01732 353297 Dance Academy Sevenoaks, 01732 469806 Dance Expressions, kids fun, disco, latin, Sevenoaks, 01689 833156 Edenbridge Ballet School, 3+, 01732 367020 Eunice Walton School of Dancing, 3+, Marlpit Hill, 01342 834538
Firefly Dance School, 07734 816989 www.fireflydanceschool.co.uk Flame Dance Academy, Edenbridge, 01732 860598 Footsteps, 0777 1985 711 Geraldine Fox School of Dancing, 21/2 +, 01732 357518 Housley School of Dance, Sevenoaks, 01732 461 550 Italia Conti, 01892 529112 Just Dance, 21/2 +, in and around Twells, 01892 864517
Drama Schools
Kickz danceworks, Twells, 21/2 +, 01435 862880
Act 11 academy, Sevenoaks, 01732 463293
Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, 01424 217460 McAllister-Brown Dance School, 2 + Twells, 01892 516074 Samantha’s Academy of Dance, Wateringbury & Teston, 07960 355184 Medway School of Dancing, 3+, Tonbridge, 01732 358355 Pre-School Dance, 18mnths+, Tonbridge, 01732 359966 Pre-School Dance, 3 & 4 yrs, Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614 Sandra Taylor School of Theatre Dance, Hildenborough, 01732 810879 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 6+, 01732 470700 Sevenoaks School of Dance, 3+, 01732 453330 Sheila Price School of Dancing, Tonbridge, 01732 362483 Southborough School of Dance, Twells, 01892 531632 Stagecoach Performing Arts, 4-16 yrs, Tonbridge, 01444 456208 Stagecoach Performing Arts, 4-16yrs, Twells, 01342 410208 Studio Academy of theatre arts, ballet, modern, tap, 01892 860624 Susanna Cox School of Dancing, 01892 653336 The Dance Studio, 21/2 to adult, Twells, 01892 521687
Vera Robinson School of Dancing, 01732 461510
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Tunbridge Wells,
Italia Conti, 01892 529112
01342 410206
Intrepid Theatre, 01273 476226
Studio Academy of theatre
Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools, Sevenoaks, 020 8447 4530
Theatre Train, Twells,
Limelight Musical Theatre, Hawkhurst, 01435 882687
Tonbridge Performing Arts,
McAllister-Brown Dance School, 01892 516074
Trinity Youth Theatre, 11-
Recall Theatre School, 01892 611544
Tonbridge Performing Arts, 01732 353297
Tonbridge, 01444 455208
Footsteps, 0777 1985 711
Perform, 0845 400 4000
The Knee to Dance, ballet, modern, tap & jazz, 21/2 +, 01622 741146
Stagecoach Theatre Arts,
drama, singing, 01892 860624
Sevenoaks, 01435 872881
01732 353297
19yrs, 01892 678678 Young Trinity after schl theatre Club, 8-11yrs, 01892 678678
Performing Arts Recently launched Firefly Dance School provides a fun and relaxing environment for children to learn. The founder, Carla Nicholson is a well known and established dance teacher and choreographer in the South-East and London. Firefly Dance School offers R.A.D Ballet and I.S.T.D Modern & Tap classes from 2 1/2 years & upwards. The classes consist of teaching the fundamentals and syllabus of each chosen technique whilst installing the love and passion for dance through having fun. During each class your children will learn the concept of Ballet, Modern & Tap through technique, rhythm, props & music. We may even have fun with a tutu or two to capture the real enjoyment of dancing! For more information please contact Carla on 07734 816989 or email fireflydanceschool@yahoo.co.uk. First trial lesson free for a limited time only. Please quote “Spring grapevine”
Tr i a l s n S e s s i aob l e Av a i l 9
Party Time Party Entertainers Aerodance parties for girls and boys, from 3 upwards. A fun dance party, whether you want street, glam and glitter,r or a mix of dance and games. 0845 430 8383 Dance Parties, 3-10 years, 01892 864517 D&D Footie Focus, football themed parties, 2 to 15 years 07969 669153 www.allsortsoffun.co.uk, Pirate, Knight, Spy parties, 07845 320001 Monty’s Chidlren’s party 0788 788 0796 Pic-n- Mix Parties, 01892 864592 Stardust, childrens manicure and makeup parties, 01892 862273 TechZone, ultimate gaming truck, 01622 200 655 www.ultimategamingtruck.co.uk Teddy Box, make a bear kits, ideal for parties, 01737 556560 Beauty Bliss, 01892 832530 Carri’s Crafts, craft parties, sevenoaks, 07765 438122 Children’s Fairy Parties, 01892 518670 Cookies Kitchen, cookery parties, 01892 853272 Croc Encounters, reptile parties and shows, 0845 020 4364 Davy Driver’s Music Train, 01892 860235 Disco Dance Parties, Spice up Your Party, 01342 718027 Dyna-mites, 3-8yrs, 01580 213476 / 01424 882684 Esporta birthday parties, 01892 774 000
Equstar, medieval skills party, 01892 617066 Froggle Parties, 0845 050 4509 Funky Monkey Parties, 5+, 07947 119091 Gift Daze, pop star parties, 01892 752117
Humpty Dumpty Musical Parties, 01892 864592
Halls for hire
Sherwood Community Centre TWells, 01892 538230
Jo Jingles, music, instruments, themes, parachute & Games, 01732 361314
Delarue Hall Tonbridge, Hire for all occasions, tel: 01732 367917
Showfields Hall - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 542970
Ashurst McDermott Village Hall, 01892 740210
Speldhurst Village Hall, speldhursthallbookings@googlemail. com. Tel: 07936 523 304
Bells Yew Green Village Hall, 01892 750231
St Dunstan’s Church Hall Southborough, 01892 537865
Kiddi Karts, 01932 770770
Benenden Village Hall 01580 240670
St James Church Hall - Twells, 01892 521703
Loopy Lou Partiesm, Traditional Children’s Party Entertainer, 01892 825122
Bidborough Village Hall, 01892 520967
St Johns Church Hall - Twells, 01892 540897
Jonjo Children’s Entertainer, 01622 871950 Kelly the Clown, 01892 653963
St Johns Methodist Church Southborough, 01892 544578
Brenchley Memorial Hall, 01892 723303
Mick’s disco and children’s entertainer, 01689 824040
Broadwater Hall - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 526069
Mosaic Children’s parties, 020 8397 8864
Camden Centre - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521384
Mr Trickey, Magic, Balloons, Disco, Comedy, 020 8337 7746
Christ Church Centre - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 522323
PipSqueaks Music Parties, 01732 741335
Copt Hall - Hawkhurst, 01580 752058
Pirate Parties, Bewl Cruisers, Bewl Water, 01892 890661
Cowden Memorial Hall, Cowden Memorial Hall, 01342 850988.
Pop star parties, 0800 567 7197
Delarue Hall Tonbridge, Hire for all occasions, tel: 01732 367917
Racing Challenge - linked racing car simulators we come to you, 01732 460614
Rickards Hall, Edenbridge, 01732 865368
Slap n dash, painting party, 01580 755674 Spice Up your Party, 01342 718027 The Crafty Party, 01732 810719 theenchantedpartyshop.co.uk and the Telephone No. Is 01952 825 267 The Fun Factory, 01435 862906 Terry Herbert, children’s magic, 01474 852644
High School Musical Parties, Themed Games, 07798 872322
Truly Madly Baby - party plan, 01580 720226
Hugh’s Hocus-Pocus Fun Show, 01892 825755
Tumble Tots Birthday Parties, age 2 to 5 years, 01892 536142
Party Supplies Cakes by Caroline, 01732 508008 The little baking company, 01732 834786
Allstar catering, kids party from £4.50 per head delivered, set-up or waitress served, 01732 451468
St Peter’s Church - Twells, 01892 530384 St Paulinus Church Centre, Edenbridge, 01732 505724 St Philip’s Church - Twells, 01892 531031 Sunnyside Hall, Rusthall, Twells, 01892 513777 Toc H Hall - Little Mount Sion, Twells, 01892 618414
Tonbridge, Christ Church Centre, 01732 770334.
Frant Memorial Hall, 01892 616233
Scencio, disco parties, 01732 470700
St Matthews Church Hall -Twells, 01892 618108
Toc H Hall, Cambrian Road, Twells, 01892 532048
Edenbridge WI Hall, 01732 865368
Rhythm Express Parties, 01892 860235
St Lukes Church Hall, Sevenoaks, 01732 454426
Vale Royal Methodist Church - Twells, 01892 543257
Goudhurst Parish Hall, 01580 211426
West Kent Young Women’s Project (YWCA) - Tonbridge, 01732 365831
Groombridge Village Hall, 0560 1497246
Party Venues
Hadlow Old School Hall, 01732 851878
Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966
Horsmonden Methodist Church, 01892 722680
British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield, 01342 834658
Horsmonden Village Hall, 01892 722505
Crowborough Leisure Centre, 01892 665488
Langton village hall, Langton Green, 01892 862266
Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665
Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, 01892 833292
Our Space, children’s play centre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 616000
Putlands Leisure Centre Paddock Wood, 01892 838290
Tumble Tots Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough 01892 536142 Wear M Out, softplay, Tonbridge, 01732 353773
Pembury Village Hall, 01892 822837
Array of Cakes, specialising in cakes and cookies for all occasions, 07768 098072
Moulds and plaster casts (ideal for parties), 01342 713319
Bounceabout, 01622 260006
miffy’s, party supplies, costumes etc, 01892 525022
Bounce ‘n’ play - bouncy castle hire, 01959 569255 Jumpabout Jungle, bouncy castle, 01732 852222
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Stormit Enterprises, mobile laser, etc, 0800 083 3040 Party NRG partyware, party bags and stocking fillers, 0871 200 3360 www.partynrg.co.uk
Party Time
All-New for 2012, Exciting Disco Parties have arrived at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. Designed for 5yrs and upwards these parties include an experienced DJ, funky lighting and optional party themes. Upto 40 children can boogie the afternoon away with an exclusive disco party designed just for them. Party games and dance themes can also be arranged. Your DJ will keep the kids entertained throughout, ensuring a full-on, fun and fantastic time for all. A disco buffet is available with all parties providing just the fuel needed for energetic disco divas! For more information and booking slots please contact Sevenoaks Leisure Centre reception: 01732 470700
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Cakes by Caroline Handcrafted cakes for all occasions Birthdays, Weddings, Christenings, Xmas etc. Please call 01732 508008 or 07968 017412
Bumps & Babies Bumps & Beyond Photography We’ve just had a photo shoot with our 20 week son & the pictures are amazing! Sarah was brilliant, we were relaxed & had lots of fun even though we had to work fast before Seth had enough (he managed about 50 mins)! We had the shoot on a Wednesday & the photos were available to view the following Monday. They are all so good & varied (even though I’m not the most photogenic of people), we are struggling to decide which ones to buy! Sarah asked if we had any specific ideas of what we wanted but she had plenty of suggestions and if Seth wasn’t enjoying a particular shot she moved on quickly. I’m really glad we chose to go with Sarah & I know we’ll be going back when Seth is a bit older. Karen Jowett, January 2012
Baby activities Baby Explorers, lively music and exciting activities, 07947 380 135 Baby & Parent Cinema Club, Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, 01732 450175
Ducklings baby and toddler swimming, 07795093564 Baby signing classes, West Kingsdown on a Tuesday and
Eynesford near Sevenoaks on a Friday, 07768 447657 Humpty Dumpty Club, baby music, 01892 864592 Jumping beans, 3 mnths+, 01580 753220/850506 Just Dance, baby and me ballet class, 01892 864517 Kindermusik, babies +Twells 01892 549086 Edenbridge 07909 774893 Sevenoaks, 07957 490919 Musical Bumps, music for babies, 07758 862828 Pilates - Mum & baby, 01892 618493 Rythm Express, music classes for babies, Singalong baby sign classes, West Kingsdown, 07767 447 657 Swimming - see pages 31
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Bumps & Babies
NEW DIRECTION Leanne Flux is a Mum, Life Coach and Counsellor. She is trained in antenatal and the Mongan Method of HypnoBirthing™ which allows a simple, relaxed, controlled approach to birthing. Her course focuses on the techniques around relaxation and factual information to enable parents to make informed decisions around the birth of their baby. Leanne also focuses on Stress Management and Relaxation to help individuals to understand how to recognize and reduce stress and depression. For more information call Leanne on 07986336289.
Baby Explorers and Toddler Explorers, Tunbridge Wells FREE TRIAL SESSION for Baby Explorers (0-12months) and Toddler Explorers (1-2years)! We offer weekly sessions throughout the year with a different, fun theme each week. Every session is set to lively music accompanying exciting, structured activities, aimed to help stimulate your baby’s sensory and physical development from newborn to 2 years. Activities focus on your baby’s fine motor skills, hand-and-eye co-ordination, movement, eye contact and social interaction and communication.
Weekly Parent/Carer & Baby Cinema Club Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk
Session include fibre-optics, bubbles, messy play, parachutes, sensory treasure baskets, animal puppet shows, colourful ribbons, feathers, brightly coloured scarves, mirrors, musical instruments, dancing, textured balls, water- and sand-play, and so much more...
Health Visitors give this magazine to new parents.
Contact us to reserve your place. Kate on 07947 380 135 or email kate@babyexplorers.com. www. babyexplorers.com
To advertise email familygrapevine@hotmail.co.uk
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Bumps & Babies Antenatal Ante-natal Groups, Community Room, Edenbridge Hospital, 01732 863262 Antenatal Pilates, Moira Clark 01732 453271 Birthing Beautiful - Doula service, 07859 998 057 Birthlight, pregnancy yoga, 07702 751143 BirthPlus + Independent Antenatal Classes, 07847 030 142
Babyspace, social group for parents and babies. Tonbridge
Birthwise, active birth classes, 01892 784381 Buggy-Workout.com Exercise with your baby, 07990 973313 Free ‘Fit Mums & Tums’ Ante & Post Natal Exercise at Paddock Wood Children’s Centre, 01580 713285 Louise Renton fitness teacher, 01892 863075
First Aid Courses
Bump 2 baby, antenatal education classes, 0845 4762616
St Johns Ambulance, 01732 871666
Gentle Birth, antenatal classes, 01732 834417
The Parent Company, first aid for babies and children, 0845 094 42209
National Childbirth Trust, antenatal classes, 0870 444 8707
Baby Massage, Hildenborough & Westerham, 01732 833319
NCT Relaxation, Breathing & Exercise for Pregnancy classes, 01732 884895
Baby massage and/or exercise for Mums, Moira Clark, 01732 453271
Breastfeeding Breastfeeding Drop In’s Little Forest CC, T Wells - 01892 532319 - Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30 Breastfeeding Drop In’s Tonbridge Baptist Church - 01732 352824 Tuesdays - 10am - 12pm Breastfeeding Drop In’s Cranbrook CC, Cranbrook - 01580 713296 - Thursdays 1 - 3pm Breastfeeding Drop In’s Edenbridge CC, Edenbridge 01732 8640453 - Fridays 10am - 12pm NCT, 24 hour breastfeeding helpline, 0300 3300771 NCT, free bra fitting service, 01732 453271 Birthwise, active birth classes, 01892 784381
Exercise Ante and Postnatal Pilates and fitness. Day, eve & weekend. Moira Clark 01732 453271 Aqua Exercises (ante & post natal), Fosse Bank Schl, Hildenborough & Coombe Bank Schl, 01732 833319
new parents.
Leigh Mother & Toddler Group (babies welcome), 9.30-11.30 Thursdays during term time. Leigh Large Village Hall.
Sevenoaks Baby Massage, 01959 525074
Shiatsu & Reflexology for pregnancy, birth & babies, Sara Browne MRSS, MAR, 01892 533335/07927 904433
Baby and You courses for new parents (babies under 4 months) at Little Forest Children Centre T Wells, 01892 532319
Home Birth Group, call Allison on 01892 524025 or 07789 002883
Mothers Matter, Doula Services, 01892 681 402
Private Antenatal Classes (NCT Trained), 01732 884895
this magazine to
Bumps & Babes, group for new parents, St Stephens Centre Christchurch Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 771977
Massage, yoga, etc
BBcise, Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga Classes, 01732 884895
Mummy Day Care, meet ups and discount treatments, 07931 384 242
New Parents Group, New Borns to Early Crawlers Paddock Wood Children’s Centre, 01580 713285.
Baby signing classes, West Kingsdown & Eynesford near Sevenoaks, 07768 447657. Birthlight, pregnancy yoga, recovery, postnatal yoga, 07702 751143
NCT coffee mornings, parents & children, Sevenoaks & Tonbridge only, 0845 2269354
Louise Renton Massage therapist, 01892 863075
NCT coffee mornings, Twells, 07005 964029
Lyn Wurf ITEC, TATH, Evolve Baby Massage, 01892 861558
Midwives / Doulas
Mother & Baby yoga, 07766 717398
Birthing Beautiful - Doula service, 07859 998 057
Pilates for Mum and Massage for Baby, Moira Clark, 01732 453271
Health Visitors give
Parish Church, 01732 770962, Mondays 12.30-3.15pm
Buggy-Workout.com – Exercise with your baby – 07990 973313
Bumps and Mums, Play away, East Grinstead, 0800 118 2919
Birthwise, active birth classes, 01892 784381
Maternity Reflexology, 01892 520897
Meeting others
Baby and buggy outdoor exercise for mum, Sevenoaks. Moira Clark 01732 453271
To advertise email familygrapevine@ hotmail.co.uk Mothers Matter, Doula Services, 01892 681 402 Nurturing Birth - doula service, 01892 532830 Postnatal Doula, 01892 770842 Sunrise Birthing Independent Midwifery Care, 01825 714538
Nappy Services heekies Nappies, home collection laundry service, 01903 784291 Kent Cloth Nappy Network support, help and advice, 01622 605972 The Nappy Lady, alternatives to disposables, 01622 739034 YWCA, Time Out, for young mums and mums-to-be. Thursday AM, free creche, 01732 365831
Support CRY-SIS Helpline, for sleep problems and excessive crying, 08451 228 669
Pilates, Mum & baby, 01892 618493
Birth Comfort Doula Services, 01732 884895
Pilates, TWells, 01892 529034
Birthing Doula, 01892 537663
020 8383 3519
Pilates & Massage therapist, 01892 863075
BirthPlus + Independent Antenatal Classes, 07847 030 142 BirthPlusUK@aol.com
National Childbirth Trust,
Birth / postnatal doula, 01732 463320 or 07984911588
NCT, T Wells & District
Catherine Oatridge, Postnatal Doula Services, 01323 410341
General, 07005 964029
Pregnancy yoga, 07766 717398 Pregnancy Yoga, Wednesday 6:00-7.15pm, Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 01732 864045. Shiatsu & Reflexology for pregnancy, birth & babies, 01892 533335 Yoga for pregnancy, Pembury Hospital & Uckfield, 01825 768010
GR8-4-Mums, Birth/postnatal Doula,01892 537663
Medical
Kent Midwifery Practice, 01233 720940/ 01233 647994
Kent Medical Imaging, self referral Ultrasound, 01732 897 666
Lisa Walters, Doula, 07734 726182
The Avenue Clinic, ultrasound, nuchal scans, 01732 465995
Midwives of the Weald, 079016 46123
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Multiple Births Foundation,
Sevenoaks & Tonbridge, antenatal bookings, 0845 2269364
Membership, 07005 801634
National Childbirth Trust, General, 0870 444 8707 Sevenoaks Hospital Health Visitors, 01732 470200 TAMBA - National Twins & Multiple Births Association 0870 770 3305
Toddlers Timetable The Pre-School Learning Alliance may be able to help give you further information on Toddler Groups. Tel: 01622 690636 or KITES ( for E.Sussex) on 0845 6010777
Monday am Bumble Bee Parent and Toddler
group, Hadlow Old School Hall 01732 851156 Cameo, Twells United Reformed Church, 01732 850455 Greenfields P&T, Forest Row, 01342 828262 Little Fishes, Edenbridge Baptist Church, High St, 01732 865613 Little Pickles, St Andrews Church, Paddock Wood, 01892 837617 Parent and Toddler Fun, All Saints Lodge, Hawkhurst, 01580 753784 Parent and Toddler Group, Little Forest Children’s Centre, Twells, 01892 532319 Puddle-Ducklings, Hawkhurst Baptist Church, Western Road Stay and Play Mon 9.30 -11.00 Little Forest Children Centre TWells 01892 532319 Tiggergruppe, for German speaking mums, first Monday of month, 07866 766274 Toddler Fun At Number One Rowantree Rd, Twells, 01892 514544
Monday pm Big Messy Toddler session on a Monday 2.- 3:30pm Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 01732 864045 Christ Church P&T Crundwell Community Centre, Southborough, 01892 531816 Marsh Green P&T, St Johns Church Room, Green, 01732 867974 / 864529
Little Fishes, Baptist Church Hall, Edenbridge, 01732 865613
Coffee Pot, Hadlow Church, 01732 850929
Little Acorns P&T St Pauls CofE, 01892 520804
Cheeky Monkeys, Horsmonden, 01892 723307
Gyminis, 6mnths - 5yrs, 10am -12 noon, Twells Sports Centre, 01892 540744
Mum & Co, St Nicholas Church, Undercroft, 01732 740340
First Friends, St Johns Church Hall, Amherst Rd, Twells, 01892 540897
Jelly Babies, Edenbridge Community Room, Spitals Est, 01732 503758
Greenfields P&T, Forest Row, 01342 828262
Plaxtol Playtime at Plaxtol Memorial Hall, School Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks. Meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 2:15-4:15pm. 01732 810351
Little Fishes, Baptist Church Hall, Edenbridge, 01732 865613
Little Rascals, Baptist Church, Romford Rd, Pembury, 01892 825590
Little Springers, broadmead Church, 01892 537663
Madkap, 0-4, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665
Mother and Others Vine Evangelical Church, Hitchen Hatch Lane, Sevenoaks 10-11:30. 01732 453209.
Mum’s & Tots baby and toddler group. 10am-12pm Knockholt Village Hall, Main Rd, Knockholt. 01959 532212
Sparklers Toddler Group, Eden Church, Edenbridge, 9.30-11.30 01732 865613
Smugglers Baby & Toddler Group, Grange Garden Cottage, Chequers Rd, Goudhurst
Squealson Wheels, Holy Trinity with Christ Church, Twells, 01892 522323
Toddle In, The Christian Centre, Hanover Road, Twells, 01892 521320
Higham Hoppers Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane, 01732 833981
Stepping Stones, special needs toddler group. Meets every other Tuesday. Tonbridge Baptist Church, 01732 352824
Playtime, United Reformed Church Hall, St Johns Hill, 01732 452925
Tots & Co, St Philips Church, Salisbury Road, 01732 770955
Salvation Army, Twells, 01892 523849
Time Out…for Mums & pre-school Town church, Mill Lane, Sevenoaks, 9.30-11., 01732 464456
Smugglers Toddlers, Church Rooms, Goudhurst, 01580 212179
Tuesday pm Pebbles Toddler Group, Sundridge, 01959 561051 Parent baby toddler & child group. WI Hall Station Road 07779178474 Pooh Corner, St Georges, Chilston Rd, Twells, 01892 543982 Pray and Play, first Tuesday of month, Tonbridge Methodist Church, 01732 354245 Rusthall United Reformed Church Toddler Club, 01892 536260
Socatots, Tunbridge Wells, 07958 049202 Spa Café, Sherwood Community Centre, Greggs Wood Rd, Twells, 01892 538230 St Augustines M&T, Crescent Rd, Twells, (Meet during Hols), 01892 522525 St Thomas’ P&T, Pennington Road, Twells, 01892 510264 Sunbeam Club, Christchurch Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, 01732 770334
Playmates, Marlpit Hill Baptist Church, Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, 01732 865613 Russian speaking parent and toddler group. Tonbridge Christ Church. 12.30 till 2.30 during term time, 01732 832910 St Mark’s Toddler Group, Twells, 01892 526069 St Phillips Church Hall, Tonbridge, 01732 770955
Thursday am ABC Toddler Group, St James’ Church Hall, Twells, 10.1511.45am, 01892 521703 Barnababies’, St Barnabas Church hall (bottom of Camden Road- by No 1 Fish & Chips) 01892 533826 Culveden Toddler Time, Culveden Evangelical Church, Twells, 01892 510295 Greenfields P&T, Forest Row, 01342 828262 Jolly Tots, St Johns Church, Sevenoaks, 9.30-11.30, 01732 452945 Little Rascalls, Pembury Baptist Church Hall, Pembury, 01892 825590
Mother & Baby, Church Hall, Hildenborough, 01732 834795
Toddler Train, Hawkhurst Baptist Church, Hawkhurst
Top of the Tots, baby & toddler music, Sevenoaks, turn up on the day, 10.30, 01732 503567
Parent & Toddler Fun, All Saints Lodge (opp Colenade), Rye Road, Hawkhurst, 01580 754334
Teddies group,non-walkers 2 3.30pm, Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 01732 864045
Music Mayhem, Sevenoaks, Community Centre, kentmusicmayhem@aol.com 10.15am. Just turn up.
Toddler Sport, 0-4yrs, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665
Rusthall Evangelical Church Westwood Rd, 01892 520568
Toddler Time, (term time only) Tonbridge Baptist Church, 01732 352824
Tuesday Tiddlers, Curren Hall, East Peckham, 01622 872711
Vive la Halls, M&T for french speaking children, Wed am, 01622 842868
St Stephens, Tonbridge, 01732 771977
Tuesday am
Wednesday am
Babes & Toddlers, Douglas Rd Church Hall, Tonbridge
Babes Group, 0-1, St Stephens Church Hall, Tonbridge, 01732 771977
Bikes and Slides Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church Warner Hall, Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 541118
Buggy Walk, 10am starting at the Childrens Centre, Paddock Wood bi weekly from 1st Sept.Contact 01580 713285.
Wednesday pm Buggy Club, St Lukes Church Hall, St Lukes Rd, Twells, 01892 523740 Dunton Green P&T, Dunton Green Village Hall, 1.15 - 3pm, 01732 458094
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Tots Plus, Church House, Cranbrook, 01580 715861
Thursday pm East Peckham Pre-school toddler group, East Peckham Village Hall, 01622 872931 Pebbles Toddler Group, Sundridge, 01959 562743
Toddlers Music Monty’s truly is unique…and this is confirmed again and again by mums and nannies who join Monty’s having attended other music groups. Some comment on the warmth and atmosphere, some on the professionalism (“why isn’t Monty’s on TV?) and some on the quality and range of the props and instruments but they all seem to agree that the highly colourful and visual element of children’s theatre in each Monty’s session is exceptional. To delight a child, you must be able to enter their world and light their imagination and at Monty’s Music, entertainment is the key! Once a child is enthralled, they will learn the most in the best way possible and love the whole musical and movement experience! From the moment Monty is woken up and pops his head out of his kennel, the excitement begins. From little ones, as young as 6 months, eyes are glued to Monty and frequently little arms and hands start waving in anticipation! Every session has an exciting theme, and is carefully structured to give a great variety of up-beat children songs, nursery rhymes and children’s classics. To keep the grown-ups from groaning (!), the variety of over 300 songs are used at Monty’s and every term you take home a new free CD containing over 50 songs. Add to this a huge diversity of instruments, a visual extravaganza (including dry ice machines, bubble machines, puppets and motorized props) stimulating movement, action rhymes and dance and the essential element of dramatic children’s theatre and you have something pretty special! Class size is very small and in age-bands and as many of you will know, for some time the waiting lists have been somewhat lengthy! So GOOD NEWS! At last Monty’s is expanding its locations and numbers of classes. See adverts above to phone for more information or a FREE VISIT! But don’t delay, we anticipate the new places will go fast!
Toddler Music
The Rythm Express, 01892 860235
Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966
Top of the Tots, baby & toddler music, Sevenoaks, 01732 503567
Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes, 0800 107 7949
Toddler Dance
Humpty Dumpty, 6mnths-4yrs, 01892 864592 Jo Jingles, 01732 361314 Jumping Beans, 01580 753220 Kindermusik, Edenbridge, 07909 774893 Sevenoaks, 07957 490919 Twells, 01892 549 086 Mini Stages, 01342 892225 Monkey Music, 020 8314 1081 Monty’s Music, 01892 533610 Music Bugs, Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells, 0844 578 1020 Musical Bumps, 01732 321217 Paddock Wood Childrens Centre, Music Bugs, 2.00 - 2.40pm. £2 per session. Contact 01580 713285. Pip Squeaks Music, Sevenoaks, 01732 741335
Pre-School Dance, Raleys Gym, 01732 458614 Susanna Cox Schools of Dancing, pre-school classes, 01892 653336
Toddler Art
Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge,
Big Messy Toddler session on a Monday 2.00-3:30pm Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 01732 864045
01732 359966 Aerodance Dancebox for Tots from 2 ½ to 4 year-olds, an infusion of ballet, mime, musical theatre and funky tunes, 0845 430 8383
Carri’s Crafts, Sevenoaks, 07765 438122
Baby Ballet, TWells Sports Centre, 01892 540744
Crafty Crew, 01892 852247 Paint Pots, 18mnths-4yrs, Sevenoaks 01732 470700
Beginners Ballet, Twells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Budding Ballerinas, Edenbridge, 3+, 01732 860598 Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, Twells, 01892 542549 Just Dance, baby ballet 7 baby boogie, Twells, 01892 864517 Little Stars, TWells Sports Centre, 01892 540744
Practically Picasso, ceramics studio, Sevenoaks, 07962 441305
Talking Tots, Tunbridge Wells, 07981 853472
Slap n Dash, paint your own ceramics, 01580 755674
TinyTalk-Baby/toddler singing and signing, 07931 927 697
Toddler Other activities
Story / Rhyme Time
Aero Tots, mini musical theatre courses, 2-4yrs, 0845 4308383
Cranbrook Library storytime, Tues 2.15, 01580 712463
Aqua Tots, 3-5yrs, Twells Sports Centre, 01892 540744
Polka Dot Active Learning, U3s, Sevenoaks, 01732 465682
McAllister-Brown Dance School, 01892 516074
Swimming for toddlers- see swimming section on page 31
The Music Box, 0-4yrs, 01732 832432
Pre-School Dance in Lamberhurst, 01424 217460
The Jumblies, pre school drama classes, 01732 887289
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Cranbrook Library baby bounce & rhyme, 4th Wed of the month, 01580 712463 Crowborough Library storytime, 2-4yrs Tues pm, 01892 664426
Toddlers Talking Tots is a unique activity group for pre-schoolers that uses games, rhymes and interactive activities to help build social confidence, communication and encourage toddlers to develop important skills that will give them a head start in the classroom. “Our sessions are so much fun, children won’t even realise they’re learning,” says Talking Tots class leader Jane Parker. “They’re playing and making friends, but at the same time they’re learning to listen, take turns and work as part of a group.” Classes will run on Tuesday mornings at The Camden Centre, Tunbridge Wells and are open to children from 12 months to four years of age. Classes do fill up fast, so parents are urged to contact Jane to join in the fun! To find out more about Talking Tots please contact Jane Parker on 07981 853472 or www.talkingtots.info.
Crowborough Library Rhymetime,
Sevenoaks Library storytime, Wed
0-2yrs every other Wed 10.30am
11-11.30am, all ages.
Hawkhurst Library Storytime, Tues
Southborough Library storytime,
2.30-3pm.
Tues 2.15pm, 01892 529808
Pembury Library storytime, Thurs
Tunbridge Wells Library storytime Mon 11 - 11.30am, 01892 522352
2.30pm, 01892 822278 Pembury Library, baby bounce & rhyme, U3’s, 2nd Tues each month 10.30-11am
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Tunbridge Wells Library baby bounce & rhyme, Tues 11 to 11.30am, 01892 522352
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Toddlers Fitness
Toddlers Exercise
Rugby Tots, 0845 3133244
Gymboree Play & Music, 0-5 years, free trial class, call for specific times. The Plaza Suite at the Stag Theatre 07827 910978
Ruggerbugs, pre-school, non-con-
Angel Leisure; Pre-School Bounce Tonbridge, 01732 359966
& Sevenoaks, 01732 220463
Baby Ballerinas, Play away, E Grinstead, 0800 118 2919
tact rugby, 08456 432 462 Scallywags mini gym, Tonbridge
Team Tots Toddlers Soccer, 3-5yrs, Sevenoaks, Leisure
D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues, 2 to 15 years 07969 669153
Centre, 01732 470700
Football U5’s, Langton Green Sports Club, 01892 862967
boys and girls from 18 months,
Gym Tots, 1-3 years, Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614 Jumping beans, 0-5yrs, see ad, 01580 213476 / 01424 882684
Tiny Dancers, dance classes for 07734 053509 Tiny Tumblers, Freedom Leisure, Crowborough, U2’s -5yrs, 01892 665488
Koala Kids, Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, U5’s, 01732 451437
Toddlers Gym, Sevenoaks Leisure
Little Kickers, 01293 226 201
01732 470700
Madkap, 0-4, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865 665
Toddler Sport 0-4yrs, Edenbridge
Microsports, sport for pre-schl children, 07863 330200 Mummy & Me ballet classes, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864517 Playball, sport and movement for 2-9 years, Tunbridge Wells, 07500 468 375 Playaway, Mondays am. Tots Fitness & Fun. Price includes class, play session, 0800 118 2919
Centre, Mon & Thurs am,
Leisure Centre, 01732 865665 Tumble Tots, Tunbridge Wells,
Soft Play Areas
Manic Monsters, Edenbridge,
Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966
Minor Mania, 01892 752042
Gyminis, Tunbridge Wells Sports & tennis centre, 01892 540744
Crowborough and Matfield, 01892 536142
Happy Hoppers, Paddock Wood, 01622 872068
Tunbridge Wells School of Gymnastics, Gym Club, 2-5yrs, 0
Madkap, 0-4, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665
1892 542970 YogaBugs, 0845 863 0687
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01732 866115
Our Space, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 616000 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Wear M Out, Tonbridge, 01732 353773
Toddlers Fitness
Playball
enjoy every minute of being active, which is key for developing an enthusiasm for sport and a healthy lifestyle.
It’s an Olympic year, so why not
Michelle Robertson, who has brought the programme to Sevenoaks and is a fully qualified Primary School Teacher with a history in sports as long as your hockey stick says, “The programme is conducted in very small classes, and focuses on strengthening core stability, developing gross and fine motor skills, spatial awareness and bilateral symmetry, which all influences performance in the school classroom too. Parents say that the programme also helps their children master vital skills such as listening, following instructions and team playing, and they always look forward to their next Playball lesson”.
start the year off by helping your kids develop a genuine enthusiasm for sport by joining Playball. Everyone’s talking about it, and your children could be the Olympic stars of the future, so what’s all the fuss about? PLAYBALL, has been running for nearly 30 years and is a unique and internationally recognised specialist sport and movement programme for children aged 2-9 years, which is now launching on your very own doorstop in and around Sevenoaks in January! The five age-specific programmes, from ‘2 can do’ right the way through to ‘Players’ introduce children to different sports including tennis, hockey, netball, cricket, football, rugby, basketball, volleyball and baseball/softball. Each programme is regularly reviewed by teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and sports scientists, to ensure the skills learnt are appropriate for each age-group. This benefits children in that they actually
If you would like to encourage your child to learn sports correctly in a fun, structured and safe environment, and help develop them at the right pace physically, mentally and socially, then we’d love for you to discover more about Playball. Let’s get your kids active today! Please contact Michelle for a free taster session and parent information pack on 07500 468 375, or you can email her at michelle@playballuk.com or visit us online at www.sevenoaks.playballuk.com.
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Childcare Nannies / AuPairs Alice Nannies, 0845 8887771 Angel Placements Childcare Agency, 01622 815271 Au Pairs by Pebbles,
Kent Nannies, 01622 814900 Nannylink Sevenoaks, 01322 838955 Nurture Nannies 0845 303 8645 Sitters, evening babysitting
0870 066 4743
service, 0800 38 900 38
Bambinos nannies,
South East Childcare,
07877 759655
0845 330 1323
Capable Nannies,
Sunny Smiles Au Pair Agency,
0870 606 4455
01732 452282
County Nannies,
The Childcare Company,
01795 520060 East Green Childcare Services, 01732 354354 Elizabeth Henry Nannies, 01892 836435
nannies & au pairs,
Would you like to own and run
01732 451997
your own childcare agency?
Tigerlily childcare agency, 01732 862777
Existing, profitable nanny agency for sale in
www.tigerlilychildcare.co.uk
the West Kent area. Work from home, have
Tinies Childcare,
Enchanted Childcare,
01732 458822
01892 598147
Toy Box Nanny Agency,
www.enchantedchildcare.com
01883 722322
For more information telephone Helen on
Greenacre Nannies,
TLC Nannies,
01732 740711
01737 850 212
01883 382151
your own income.
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Childcare Childminders / Babysitters
Enchanted Childcare,
Heather, Ofsted Registered
01892 598147
babysitters and nannies,
Childminder, Sevenoaks. Tel: 01732 884270 Teresa Wilson, Childminder. West Peckham,
HONLOTTES, Babysitters, E Sussex & Kent, £ 6ph, 07974 931479
Hadlow, Mereworth and surrounding area
Maria Boxley, childminder,
01622 813354
Edenbridge, 01732 865133
Cheryl Marnane, childminder, 01892 833441
Ofsted Reg, Southborough, has vacancies, 01892 533882
Clare Drew childminder, 01732 369971/ 07860 772484
Registered Childminder,
Children’s Info Service, lists of
Hadlow, Lorraine Vinson
registered childminders,
01732 851156
08000 323230 Diana Baldock, childminder, 01732 503888
Sitters, evening, babysitting service, 0800 38 900 38
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE? New babysitting service
Nanny Link was founded in 1996 to recruit and place high quality nannies with families. The Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks branch is run by Claire who is a qualified nanny and a mother of two young children. The branch covers the whole of the TN postcode area. Claire has a wealth of knowledge in the care and well being of the children combined with the skills of making a very good nanny and balancing work with home life. All these attributes will be used to ensure Nanny Link Sevenoaks offers a personal, caring yet professional service to their clients and nannies alike. Call Claire on 01322 838955 or email claire@nannylink.co.uk for more information. www.nannylink.co.uk
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Day care & Preschools Edenbridge area Church House Pre-school, Rickards Hall, 01732 862982 Edenbridge Nursery Unit, Eden Primary Schl, 01732 863787 Mark Beech Nursery Schl, Village Hall, 01732 850403 Marsh Green Pre-Schl, St Johns Church, 01342 850485 St Paulinus Pre School, 07796 795811
Hildenborough Stocks Green Pre-Schl, 01732 834115 The Oaks Nursery Schl, Riding Lane, 01732 834401
Leigh/Chiddingstone Chiddingstone Nursery Schl, 01892 871315 Leigh Pre-Schl, 01732 833245 Penshurst Nursery Schl, 01892 870250 Pipkins Nursery School, 0870 446 0025
Plaxtol Nursery School, 01732 810575 Russell House School Nursery Unit, Otford, 01959 522352 Springboard Pre-School, Riverhead, 01732 452039 St Lawrence Pre-Schl, Stone St, Nr Sevenoaks, 01732 763354 St. Mary’s Pre-School Group, Riverhead Village Hall, 01892 822095 Teddies Nurseries, Sevenoaks, 0800 980 3801 The Children’s Workshop Playgroup, Sevenoaks Rugby Club, Plymouth Drive, Sevenoaks, 07800 518754
0870 446 0025
The Nursery School, Bessels Green, 0870 4460025
Playaway Pre-Schl Group, Cage Green Rd, 01732 354325
The Vine Nursery, Holly Bush Lane, 01732 453945
Roselands Pre-Schl, Salisbury Rd, 01732 363342
Southborough
Weald Pre-School, Church Rd, 01732 746144
Asquith PreSchool & Nursery Southborough Common
Paddock Wood
Bidborough Nursery Schl, Village Hall, 07803 353854
Capel Pre-Schl, Community Centre, 01892 833363
Holden Park Pre-School, 01892 520626
Five Oak Green Montessori Schl, Badsell Rd, 01892 835395
Springfield Road Day Nursery 01892 542173
HopScotch PreSchool, Church Rd, 07974 297975
Southborough Pre-School, Com Centre, 0798 0332992
Scalliwags PreSchool, 01892 835980
Seal Top Banana Pre-School, Seal, 01959 523 497
Sevenoaks
Longacre Day Nursery, Otford, 01959 522473 Moniques Montessori, Riverhead, 01732 452931 Platt School Nursery, St Mary’s, 01732 886600
Teddies Nurseries, Tonbridge, 01732 500565 Weald Pre-School, Church Rd, 01732 746144
Tunbridge Wells
Brenchley Pre-School Limited 01892 724261
Happy Faces Pre-Schl, Hectorage Rd, Tonbridge, 01732 368823
First Steps Pre-School, Sevenoaks. 01732 459976
St Stephens Pre-Schl, Waterloo Rd, 01732 363642
Tonbridge area
Chevening School Nursery, Chipstead, 01732 452342
First Steps PreSchool Playgroup, Bradbourne School, 01732 453217
St Margaret Clitherow, Fisher Hall, 01732 350532
Speldhurst Nursery School, St Marys Lane, 01892 860577
East Peckham Pre-school, Village Hall, 01622 872931
Ducklings Nursery, Otford, 07720 955717
Sevington Playgroup, 01732 367391
Speldhurst and area
Bradbourne Park PreSchool Playgroup, Sevenoaks CP School, 01732 461243 or 01732 453952
Chipstead Nursery, Sevenoaks, 07703 638930
Roselands Higham Wood Playgroup, 01732 358446
Longmead Nursery, Tonbridge, 01732 350601 New Orchard Pre-Schl, Hadlow, 01732 852304 Oaklands Day Nursery, 01732 353486 Pipkins Nursery Schools,
Nivan Lodge PreSchool Playgroup, Warwick Rd, 01892 532675 Panda Playgroup, Comm Centre, 01892 538230 Papillon Nursery, Lansdowne Rd, 01892 537723 Pembury PreSchool Nursery, 01892 668 514 Pembury School House Nursery, 01892 825580
Sherwood Park Primary School, nursery provision, 01892 520562
Kent College Prep School, 01892 820204
Little Crickets Pre School, TWell and Road, 01732 357695
New World Montessori, Grosvenor Pk, 07787 155247
Groombridge Pre-Schl, 01892 864809
Holding Hands Pre-School, Sunnyside Hall, Rusthall Rd, 01892 513777
Horsmonden Kindergarten, Back Lane, Tonbridge, 01892 724732
Mulberry Nursery School, 01892 822986 (eve only)
Rocking Horse Montessori, Lansdowne Rd, 01892 532704
Hippo Club Child Care, Royal Victoria Place, 01892 518080
Hilden Oaks School, 01732 353941
Manor Rd Pre-Schl, 01892 547593 / 534464
Alphabet Train Nursery, St John’s Rd, 01892 825618
Hawkenbury Nursery Schl, Forest Rd, 01892 534708
Fosse Bank New School, 01732 834212
Little Owls, Toch Hall, 01892 532048
St Augustines, Culverden Down, 01892 542783 St. Lukes Nursery, 01892 539113 St Matthews Pre-Schl, High Brooms Rd, 07768 518191. Teddies, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 531128
Little Appleseed Pre School, High Brooms, 01892 535679
The Number One PreSchool, 01892 514544
Little Rascalls Nursery, Clanricarde Garends, Tunbridge Wells, www.littlerascals.org.uk Tel: 07929922734.
Twells Baptist Church Play Schl, 01892 544946
St James’ Church PreSchool, 0790 5276612
Well Place Day Nursery, Well Place Farm, 01892 870118
Little Dragons Playgroup, Twells, 01892 543982
Woodlands Pre-Schl & Nursery, Church Rd, 01892 518262
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VIP Childcare, Park Rd, 01892 531971
Day care & Preschools
Rainbow Pre-School is celebrating its 30th anniversary. During this time, we have seen many children come through our doors. This gives us a wealth of experience and shows our passion/determination to ensure your child is happy, stimulated, safe, and able to learn from new experiences through play. We know that starting pre-school can be a daunting experience, so we provide a tailored settling-in processes. We welcome parents to attend two starter sessions with their child. You and your child meet the manager and your child’s key-person so that you can familiarise yourself with us, your child can settle in, and start immediately having fun. We use this opportunity to find out all about your child to ensure a smooth, happy stress free transition into our care. Our sessions are divided into circle time, imaginative free play, snack time, singing, story time, craft time and outside play time in the garden. For an informal chat / visit please call Sandra Page 01580715570 rainbowcranbrook.co.uk / email@rainbowcranbrook.co.uk
Day Care Providers Acorns Day Nursery, Sevenoaks CP School, 01732 459162 Asquith Nursery, Southborough, 01892 518262
Hadlow & Tonbridge, 01732 850777
Teddies Nursery in Tunbridge Wells is a spacious nursery based on a quiet residential road with close access to local parks and amenities.
Halstead Nursery, Sevenoaks, 07950 681846
We provide high quality care and education for babies and children aged 3 months to 5 year with a ‘home from home’ environment running throughout the nursery for children of all ages. Teddies Tunbridge Wells has a strong parent partnership group and organise several social events for families throughout the year including barbeques and theatre trips for the children.
Happy Faces, Hectorage Rd, Tonbridge, 01732 368823
Asquith Nursery, Tonbridge, 01732 369229
Hartfield Playschool, Hartfield, 01892 770830
Asquith Nursery, Springfield Rd Twells, 01892 542173
Hippo Club Day Nursery, Twells, 01892 518080
Barnies Day Nursery, Hadlow, 01732 850033
Holding Hands, Sunnyside Hall, Rusthall, 01892 513777
Barnies Day Nursery, Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, 01622 872788
Hollybush Montessori Nursery, Sevenoaks, 07984 133 318
Brandywell Day Nursery, Mark Cross, 01892 852187
Hopscotch PreSchool, Paddock Wood, 07974 297975
Broughton Cottage, Dunton Green, 01732 462339
Horsmonden Kindergarten, 01892 724732
Bumble Bees Nursery, Kemsing, 01732 762865
Long Acre Day Nursery, Otford, 01959 522473
Dimples Day Nursery, Darenth, 01322 285885
Otford Nursery School, Sevenoaks, 01959 522364
Dorton House, Seal, 01732 592681
Pippins Nursery, Chevening Village, 01732 459467
Saplings@thesportscentre, St Johns Rd, Twells, 01892 681427
First Steps Day Nurseries Ltd, Borough Green, 01732 780431
Rainbow Day Nursery, St Marks Church, Twells, 01892 516677
Saxbys Montessori Nursery, Cowden, 01342 850834
Underriver Under Fives Nursery, 01892 533471
Hadlow Community Pre-School, The Annexe, Hadlow, 01732 852304
Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten, 01892 532704
St Georges Community Children’s Project Nursery, Twells, 01892 543982
Vine Nursery, Hollybush Lane, 01959 522671
Hadlow Garden Kindergroups,
Scalliwags PreSchool, PWood, 01892 835980
“All the staff are great at Teddies Tunbridge Wells and would have no hesitation recommending the nursery to friends” Parent at Teddies Tunbridge Wells If you are interested in finding out more about Teddies Tunbridge Wells and would like to arrange a visit, please contact us on 01892 531128 or email us at tunbridgewells@ brighthorizons.com Sevenoaks Day Nursery, Otford Road, 01732 460384 Stables Daycare, Hildenborough, 01732 833266
Teddies Nursery, Tonbridge,
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Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, 0800 980 3801 The Children’s Workshop Playgroup, Sevenoaks Rugby Club, Plymouth Drive,
Sevenoaks, 07800 518754
Well Place Day Nursery, Penshurst, 01892 870118
The Family Grapevine Tel: 01883 382151 Email: familygrapevine@hotmail.co.uk
Education
Tutoring French Matters, private tuition, all ages, 01732 740523 French Conversational day time courses, individual or small groups. All levels welcome, 07877 352 389 Kumon Maths, see ad Sevenoaks, 01342 851 221 Twells, 01580 752152 Tonbridge, 01622 817544
Abacus Tutorials, Hildenborough Maths 8 to 18, and 11-plus 01732 - 832314
French private tuition. All levels. Tonbridge, 07877 352 389
Kip McGrath Crowborough, 6-16, Maths, English, Reading, Spelling, GCSE, 11+, SATs, 01892 611599. Little Bilinguals, french club, 4-11 years, Sevenoaks, 01732 740523 Passit Tutors, 01732 465666
Grove Park School for special needs, Crowborough, 01892 663018
Cantar y contar, Spanish for children 3+, 01892 549437.
Dutch School De Zeven Eiken, 4-11yrs, 01959 523304
GR8-4-KIDZ Colour Story Reading, Reading Skills for Strugglers, 01892 537663 or 07768 663377
Edenbridge & District Mencap, 01732 864291
Language Classes
A B C, 11+ Science Tuition Services, 01892 862846
Extra Tuition, 11+, 0800 917 4194
Cage Green Centre for Autism, Tonbridge, 01732 354325
Student Support Centre, home based study in English & Maths, 0800 132277
Fleet Tutors, 0845 644 5452
Art Classes,Aged 5-16. Help with A levels and coursework, Sevenoaks, Madeleine 01732456822/07981143963
Attention Deficit Disorder Support Group (West Kent), 01732 841675
Sevenoaks Tutors, English, French, Maths, 01732 885756
Claire Rawlinson, Latin for 7-11 year olds, 01732 834896
Advantage Education, Twells, nursery - A level, 01892 524111
Special Needs
Rochelle Thomson English Lessons, 01892 520669.
Kent Autistic Trust, Family Support Centre, Twells, 01634 405168 Oak Ridge Nursery, 3-5, 01732 771384
Music Teachers
Funny Spanish, 3-8yrs, teens and adults, 07766560374 La Jolie Ronde, 0773 0592864 Le Club Francais, French & Spanish, 01737 216819
Classical singing lessons in TWells, from beginners to advanced. All ages welcome. Sara Cunningham, Telephone: 01892 538453
Ravensdale Day Care Centre Nursery, 01892 543062 Royal London Society for the Blind, Dorton House School, Sevenoaks, 01732 592650 West Kent Dyslexia Association, informatin available from Sevenoaks Library
Les Petits Ecoliers, 01892 684952
Caroline Stinton, Piano, Bassoon Theory, Twells, 01892 524315
Little Bilinguals, french club, 2 - 11yrs, 01732 740523
Claire Rawlinson, piano tuition, up to grade 5, 01732 834896
Home Education Advisory Service, 01707 371854
Petits Peroquets, 3+, Twells, 01892 547684
Classical piano and keyboard, 01732 845246G
Independent Schools Council, 020 7766 7070
Succeeding with French, 01892 663232
GR8-4-KIDZ Guitar/ Piano lessons for beginners, 01892 537663/ 07768 663377
Tricolore, Fun French for Children, Groombridge, 01892 864592 Tutoring - SEN/Dyslexia/Literacy boosters, T/Wells 01892 824491
Piano tuition, West Malling & Tonbridge, 01732 845246 Violin Lessons, 01892 689279
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Educational Info
Kent County Council, SS & Education, 01474 564701 OFSTED, The Office for Standards in Education, 0207 421 6744 The Daycare Trust, information on childcare options & nurseries in your area 0845 8726251
Education
Hilden Oaks Is Now Fully Co-Educational
Independent Schools
Hilden Oaks is one of the leading independent schools in
Pembury Rd, 01892 532747
New Beacon School, Sevenoaks, 01732 452131
Tonbridge with over 90 years of academic success. In 2010
Bethany School, Goudhurst, 01580 211273
Rose Hill School, Coniston Ave, Twells, 01892 525591
and girls aged 3 months to 11 years.
Derwent Lodge Schl for Girls, Tonbridge, 01732 352124
Russell House School, Sevenoaks, 01959 522352
The school had always taken boys but previously they left
Fosse Bank School, Tonbridge, 01732 834212
Sackville School, Hildenborough, 01732 838888
Beechwood Sacred Heart,
the school became fully co-educational and now takes boys
aged 7 to go to local Prep schools which was disruptive for families. With all the facilities and teaching staff in place it made perfect sense to move to co-education. New clubs such as Lego Club and Multi-Sports have been introduced at lunch time and after school hours as well as Football and Rugby being added to the curriculum. The boys have settled well into the school and the children have benefitted from the move to co-education on many levels. They enjoy each other’s company and work well together in the classroom and the school is now looking forward to the next exciting chapter in the life of Hilden Oaks. For more information go to www.hildenoaks.co.uk or call 01732 353941
Granville School, Sevenoaks, 01732 453039
Sevenoaks Prep School, 01732 762336
Greenfields School, Forest Row, 01342 828262
Sevenoaks School, 01732 455133
Hilden Grange Prep School, Tonbridge, 01732 352706
Solefield School, Sevenoaks, 01732 452142
Hilden Oaks School, Tonbridge, 01732 353941
Somerhill Pre-Preparatory Schl, Tonbridge, 01732 352124
Holmewood House, Langton Green, Twells, 01892 860000
St Michael’s preparatory school Otford, 01959 522137
Kent College Prep School, Pembury, 01892 820204
St Ronan’s School, Hawkhurst, 01580 752271
Kent College, Pembury, 01892 822006
Tonbridge Schl, 01732 365555
Marlborough House, Hawkhurst, 01580 753555
Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks, 01732 453815 / 451334 (S)
Mead School, Twells, 01892 525837
Yardley Court, Somherill, 7-13, Tonbridge, 01732 352124
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Sport & Leisure Arts & Crafts Creative Kids, pre-school ages, Pembury, 01892 833067 Paint Box, art & craft for children, 01892 514068 / 01732 352690 START, 7-12yrs, Trinity Theatre, 01892 678678
Athletics Kent Athletics Club, 020 8316 2051 Kent Schools Athletics Association, 01634 579737 Sevenoaks School, 01580 891873 Sevenoaks Athletics Club, 01959 523128
Family Sport, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359588 Junior Aerobics & junior circuits, 11-15yrs, Angel leisure centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966 Teen Workouts, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744
Boarshead Junior Golf, 01892 664545
Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665
Hever Castle Golf Club, Edenbridge, 5+, 01732 700771
Freedom Leisure, Crowborough, 01892 665488
Hilden Golf Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 833607 (jnr lessons) Knole Park Golf Club, Sevenoaks, 01732 452150
Benenden Badminton Club, Jnrs 6-15yrs, 01580 241788
Nevill Golf Club, Twells, any age, 01892 525818
Badminton Club, junior section, Hildenborough, 01732 833092
Poult Wood Golf Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 364039
Crowborough Leisure Centre, 01892 665488
Tonbridge, Golf Centre, 01732 353281
Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 10-15yrs, 01732 470700
Football
Chess Kentchessca.plus.com Tel 01892 538185
Cylcing Revolutions Cycle Training, children taught to Bikeability standards 07715 172602
Fencing Junior fencing, angel centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966
Capel Sports & Social Club, 01892 833727 Crowborough Leisure Centre, 01892 665488
Lamberhurst Golf Club, Twells, all ages, 01892 890241
Wildernesse Sports Centre Badminton, all ages, 01732 451437
Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359588
Golf
Badminton
Twells Sports Centre Jnr Badminton Club, 8-16yrs, 01892 530673
Sports Clubs
Crowborough & District Junior Football, 01732 355952 D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues, 2 to 15 years 07969 669153 Edenbridge Football Club, 7-16, 01732 866001 Edenbridge Leisure Centre, Football Coaching, 01732 865665 First Class Football, 07929 861394 / 07740 703397 Fun Footie, 5-7yrs, Twells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Twells Sports Centre, St Johns Rd; Girls football (11-14yrs); jnr football (5-11yrs), 01892 540744
Horsmonden Sports Club, Tonbridge, 01892 723944
Langton Green Sports Club, 6-18yrs, 01892 862967 Putlands Sports & Leisure Tonbridge, 01892 838290 Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437
Tonbridge Junior Football Club, 01732 353048 www.tjfc.org.uk
Gymnastics Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, Gym Tots - 1-3 years Gymnastics - pre-school to advanced, 01732 458614 Edenbridge Leisure Centre Trampoline coach, 01732 865665 Gymnastics, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359588 Gymnastics Juniors, 7-11yrs & Tramps!, 5-14yrs, Twells Sports Centre, 01892 540744 Gym Junior, 3+, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700 Pre-School Gymnastics &Trampoline, U5s, Angel Leisure Centre, 01732 359966 Pre-School Gym & Movement, 3 & 4yrs, Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732458614 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Toddlers Gym, 01732 470700 Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Gymnastics, 4-16yrs, 01732 470700
Sports Centre, 6+, 01892 782939 TW Tigers Roller Hockey, 6 yrs and over, TWells High School, 01892 535439
Horseriding Bradbourne Riding Centre (for the Disabled Assn), 01732 453592
Langton Green Sports Club, 4 years upwards, 01892 862967
Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Trampolining, 4-15yrs, 01732 470700
Paddock Wood Youth & Junior Football Team, 4-18, 01892 835789
Tiggers Trampolining Time, Pre-School, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700
Matfield & District riders assoc, 5+, 01892 836058
British Red Cross, Kent Branch, 01622 690011
Pembury Athletic (Youth) FC Football for all, 6-18 years, 01892 824119
01892 652020
Safe and Sound, local child safety and first aid courses, 020 8449 8722
Trampolining courses, Putlands Sports Centre, Paddock Wood, 4+, 01892 838290
Putlands Sports Centre Football, 5-7 years, 01892 838290
Trampolining, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744
St John Ambulance, Kent HQ, 01732 871666
Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, coaching with Charlton Athletic, 3-13yrs, 01732 470700
Wildernesse Sports Centre Trampolining, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Fencing Club, 6 to adult, 01892 543738
First Aid Courses
Tunbridge Wells Sports & Indoor Tennis Centre, 01892 540744
Fitness Aerodance, 0845 430 8383 Crowborough Leisure Centre, 01892 665488
Socatots, 6 mths - 5 yrs, 07958 049202 The Ball School, 01892 515891 Team Tots Soccer, 3-5yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700
Inline Hockey Tiger Roller Disco, alternate Saturdays, TWells High School,}01892 535439 Tunbridge Wells Cruisers Inline Hockey Club, Twells High School
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Hadlow College Equestrian Centre, 01732 852204
Orchid Riding School, 6+, Twells,
Riding Farm Equestrian Centres, 4+, Hildenborough, 01732 838717 Sevenoaks Riding Centre, 07922 092009 Sevenoaks Riding Club, 01926 707700 South Farm Riding Stables, 5+, Twells, 01892 864807 Wellgrove Farm Stables, 3+, 01892 822881 Western Riding, all ages,
Swimming
Swimming Alison Marks Swim School, Hildenborough, 01732 365440 Aquability, Pembury, 01435 862325 Ducklings, Goudhurst, 0779509 3564 Holmewood House Swim School, Langton Green, 01892 860035 Julia Jarrett, New schl, West Heath Sevenoaks & Esporta, 01892 523896 Waterwise, Hildenborough, 07821037078 Aqua Tots, Hildenborough and Sevenoaks, 020 8688 6488 Burrswood Hydrotherapy Pool, swimming lessons, 01892 865989 Commit 2 swim, 01580 200620 Edenbridge Leisure Centre Swimming, 01732 865665 Mary and Sandra’s swimschool, 01892 535438 / 01732 351945 Starfish School of Swimming, 01732 834186 Swimtotz, Sevenoaks, 0208 651 1072 Tunbridge Wells Sports and Tennis Centre, swimming classes all ages, 01892 540744
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Sport / Community 01732 761888 Woodlands Equestrian Centre, Sevenoaks, 01959 525103
Netball Langton Green Sports Club 7+, 01892 864233 Otford Netball Club, 8+, 01959 523114
Martial Arts Bushido Judokan, Twells, 5+, 01892 549950 Class Master Coaching, Judo, 01892 549950 Crowborough Leisure Centre, 01892 665488 English International all star Tae Kwon Do, Sevenoaks, 5+, 0 20 8303 4362 Hsiu Lung Tao Martial Arts, Twells, 01892 533980 Judo, 5-18yrs, Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614 Junior Jitsu, 6-11yrs, 07914 805 339 Karate (inc anti bullying techniques), Twells 01732 351048 Karate Kids, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01634 720098 Karate, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665
TKD TIGERS 3-6 Years old 7 years + tkd kids,07887 507363 Wing Chun King Fu classes, 8-16yrs, 07793 134223
Singing inChoir – singing for fun, Tunbridge Wells, (Age 12+), 01342 713068.
Squash Hawkhurst Golf & Squash Club, 7+, 01580 754074 Tunbridge Wells Squash Club, 7+, Jnr leagues, 01892 527736
Table Tennis Byng Hall Table Tennis Club, 7+ 07768742414
Animals/Farms/ Zoos
Hayes Brook School Table Tennis, Tonbridge, any age, 01892 823250
Tennis
stately homes Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst, 01892 890381
British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield, 01342 834658
Brenchley & Matfield Lawn Tennis Club, coaching 5yrs+, 01892 822055
Druisillas Park, Alfriston, 01323 874100 Eagle Heights Bird of Prey Centre, Eynsford, 01322 866466
Iden Green Tennis Club, Benenden, all ages, 01580 892528
Farming World, Faversham, 01227 751144
Great Comp Gardens, Borough Green, 01732 882669
Hop Farm Country Park, Paddock Wood, 01622 872068
Karate Kids, 01634 720098
Oakbury Tennis Club , Sevenoaks 01732 746229 or 07796 406832
Kyudokai Martial Arts Assn, all ages, 01732 356395
The Tennis Academy, Sevenoaks, 01959 523377
Sevenoaks nature and wildlive reserve, 01732 456407
Kyudokai, Putlands Sports Centre, PWood, 01892 838290
Mini Tennis, Raleys Gym, holiday time only, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614
Country Parks
Lil’ Dragons, kickboxing for children 5+ inc anti bullying & life skills, 01892547861 National Wingtsun Organisation, 01892 526333 Ohkan Judo Kwai, 5+, St Paulinus Church Hall, 01342 311011
Tunbridge Wells Indoor sports & tennis centre, jnr tennis, 01892 538445
Watersports
Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614
Bewl Windsurfing, Bewl Water,
Senior and Junior Karate, Sevenoaks KJK Club, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 07970 551982
Bewl Valley Sailing Club, Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, 8yrs +, 01892 890930
Sevenoaks Martial Art Academy, 7-12yrs, Sat am, 01732 838477
Crowborough Leisure Centre, diving, 01892 665488
Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Karate, 5+, 01732 470700
Dive Machine, Tonbridge, 8+, 01732 773553
Taekwon-do, 3yrs +, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 07973 613221
Edenbridge Sub Aqua Club, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 14yrs+, 07879 463778
Tae Kwondo, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 862590 Tai Chi, 07836 710281Tang Sou Dao, Twells, Tonbridge, Wadhurst, 01825 732224 www.taiji.co.uk Vision Tae Kwon-Do,TWells,
Mount Farm, Wadhurst, 01892 783152
Lamberhurst, 01892 891000
Groombridge Place Gardens & the Enchanted Forest, 01892 861444 Hever Castle, 01732 865224 Igtham Moat, Ivy Hatch, 01732 810378 Knole park & House, Sevenoaks, 01732 450608
Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, 01892 890661
Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club, jnr leagues, 01892 519398
Chartwell, nr Westerham, 01732 868381
Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, 01732 868381
Heaven Farm Nature Trail, 01825 790226
Junior tennis, Tonbridge 01732 359040
Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, 01444 450326
Chiddingstone Castle, nr Edenbridge, 01892 870347
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium, 01424 718776
Jarett Tennis School, Twells sport & indoor tennis centre, 01892 538445
Bedgebury Pinetum, Goudhurst, 01580 879820
Trosley Country Park, Vigo Village, 01732 823570 Tyland Barn Visitors Centre, Bluebell Hill, 01622 662012
Trains
Leeds Castle, nr Maidstone, 0870 6008880 Marle Place Gardens & Gallery, Brenchley, 01892 722304 Penshurst Place & Gardens, 01892 870307 Squerryes Court Manor House & Garden, 01959 562345
Bluebell Railway, nr Uckfield, 01825 722370
Tonbridge Castle, 01732 770929
Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, 01580 765155 / 762943 Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, 01797 362353
Boating & River trips Bewl Water Ferry Boat, 01892 890661 Tonbridge Waterways River Cruises, 01732 360630
Spa Valley Railway, Twells, 01892 537715
Gardens, castles &
Tonbridge Waterways Rowing and Motor Boats, 01732 360630
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ScubaFun, T.Wells, 6+, 01732 700760 Twells Sport & Tennis Centre,St Johns Rd, Jnr Diving (7+), 01892 540744
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What’s On
Forgewood Barn situated on Eridge Park, is a new restaurant that takes its inspiration from the fantastic location and meat sourced entirely from the Park. The meat is butchered and supplied by the Eridge Park Farmshop. The Park is a bountiful source of fantastic meats. Wild Venison which roams one of the oldest Deer Parks in the country, rare breed pork raised in the acres of ancient woodland and Sussex Beef grazing on the wide open pastures The Barn is manned by Ben Holmes. Ben has extensive experience in London at the finest restaurants and is committed to providing the best classic dishes, inspired by the great meats available. We have a fixed standard menu as well as daily specials to take advantage of seasonal and market availability. See above advertisement.
Learn how to save a child’s life 6 hour first aid course, suitable for nannies and parents is being held in Orpington in March. Other local courses and venues. 4 hour new baby first aid courses held in your home. Call Helen on 01883 382151 or go to www.enchantedfirstaid.co.uk
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What’s On GUIDE TO SEVENOAKS Sevenoaks Tourist Office has published a new expanded edition of their Children’s Guide to Sevenoaks. This guide includes practical information on the town now includes new sections on Extra Tuition, Food & Drink, Martial Arts, Sailing, Shops, Support Groups and Youth Groups. The guide is available from Sevenoaks tourist office in the Stag Theatre which is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm. ( Sevenoaks Tourist Information Centre, c/o Stag Community Arts Centre, London Road, Sevenoaks.)
General
22nd March
24th - 25th March
31st March-15th April
The Marvellous & Unlikely Fate of Little Upper Downing puppet show 14:00. Woodlands Seniors Club, Swanley. 01322 665855
Armada Weekend 12:00-16:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com
14th April
5th - 7th May
Showtime 2012 dance 13.30, 18.30. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £8-10. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk
Dancing round the Maypole Hever Castle near Edenbridge
Easter holiday fun Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com
6th-9th April Easter Egg Trail Hever Castle near Edenbridge
8th-9th April Easter storytelling Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com
29th May Family walk Meet 14:30 Knole House for 1-hour walk. £1. Booking required. 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole
4th June Family Fun Day Primary School, Halstead. 01959 533180
4-5 June Storytelling Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com
Dance & drama 17th - 18th March Once Upon A Time Warp Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £12.50 (concessions £11). 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk
18th March Elves & the Shoemaker Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. Free. 01892 678678
22nd April
26 May Village Fete & Maypole Dancing Shoreham
St George & the Dragon Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. Free. 01892 678678
1st - 5th June
28th - 29th April
2nd - 16th June
Dance Act Theatre School. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £15 (concessions £10). 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk
Eden Valley Festival Edenbridge. Various venues
29th April Treasure Island Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. Free. 01892 678678
Days Out 10th - 11th March Lambing Weekend 11:00-16:00. Hadlow College, Hadlow near Tonbridge. Adults £4 (concessions £2). 01732 850551 www.hadlow.ac.uk
17th - 18th March My Kent big weekend. Free tickets for various venues. Visit Kent 01227 812912. www.visitkent.co.uk http://bigweekend. mykent.co.uk
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Eynsfest Diamond Jubilee festival Eynsford Village Society
3rd June Queen’s Jubilee Party Village Green, Ide Hill
4th June Beacon & Fireworks Vine Cricket Pitch, Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Town Council www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk
4th June Jubilee Beacon lighting. Tunbridge Wells
4th June Jubilee Beacon lighting. Manor Field, Hartley
4th June Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Recreation Ground, Dunton Green. Parish Council
4th June Olympics Village Fete & Dog Show. 11:0017:00. Otford. www.otford.info/villagefete
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