Handprints Magazine Issue 4

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North Bristol & South Gloucestershire

Summer Sun Advice An Alternative Choice – Complementary Therapies for Mums & Babies

Going Back to Work – Advice & Tips

Your Application for Big School Plus Community Information & local Directory of Nurseries, Pre-schools & Childminders

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ow, what a busy few months we have had here at Handprints Magazine.

This edition is once again packed with information and advice from summer sun tips for your little ones to making the application for school in 2010 – yes we did say 2010. We hope you are enjoying reading the features and we also hope you take the time to find out more about our advertisers and feature contributors.

We have got an exciting time ahead of us with lots of new ideas planned for the future and over the Summer months we will be out and about meeting lots of new (and existing) readers as we take on the Summer Fayre Season. So if you see us at a school fete or a summer festival come and say hello we love to chat.

Handprints Charity Success

Lisa and her team at Handprints Baby and Toddler Groups have been extremely busy raising pots of money for charity since our last edition and we just wanted to celebrate their success. So many parents have walked, run, raffled, dug deep, and supported ladies nights that Handprints Baby and Toddler

Groups in Bristol have raised an amazing £760 charity and that total is still going up! Between 20th – 26th July Handprints will be taking part in the Barnardo’s Big Toddle and have a target of another £800 in that week – all under 5’s are welcome with their parents so why not join in!

Lisa & Lucy

Our Vision “We want to increase access to activities, information and resources to new families and we want to produce a local guide that is relevant to our readers and their community.

We want to become a link between local groups, classes, clubs, retailers, small businesses, employers and most importantly our readers” Don’t forget to mention handprints Magazine when calling advertisers

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health

Making an alternative choice Complementary therapies for new and expectant mums

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aving both experienced complementary therapies in different ways Lisa and I were keen to explore how a different treatments and therapies can benefit mums to be and new parents. We spoke to a range of therapists to find out more and work out if it really is “all in the mind.”

What are “complementary therapies”?

Complementary therapies, such as acupuncture and homeopathy, are a conventional medicine-free form of treatment, this means they can be suitable to use during pregnancy. Therapies for expectant and new parents range from hypnotherapy to Baby Massage, Reflexology – for babies and during pregnancy, osteopathy, aromatherapy, acupuncture and shiatsu.

Deb Campbell from The Almond Tree Practice in Bristol explains more…

“Looking after yourself is really important when you’re expecting a baby. Stress, tiredness and even anxiety can take its toll on you. Complementary therapies are really beneficial for pregnant mums, helping them stay in good health throughout and even helping with things like morning sickness and back ache.

Over recent years, more and more people have been finding out just how effective complementary therapies are - both physically and emotionally.

They should never replace a visit to the doctor if you’re worried about something your GP or midwife should be your first point of contact.“

Hypnotherapy Most women who have had hypnotherapy in preparation for the birth of their baby say their labour was an easier and less stressful experience for both mum and baby. Hypnotherapy is really easy. Ideally, you have 6 weekly sessions from about week 32, and over the weeks you will learn techniques to help you relax and manage the birth, so when you go into labour you’ll feel much more able to cope. (You 4 • Handprints Magazine • July 2009 Handprints 0709 Issue 4 AW.indd 4

don’t have to take the hypnotherapist into labour with you!) An added bonus is because there’s less likelihood of you needing drugs, recovery time is much quicker. Hypnotherapy is nothing like you see on TV, it’s completely safe and natural and helps you feel in control at all times.

Lucy used hypnotherapy in her first pregnancy and can recommend its benefits – “although I didn’t think so at the time. I gave birth using just gas and air for pain relief. I didn’t use it for my second birth and had a much less pleasant experience requiring an epidural and regretted not taking the time to prepare using hypnotherapy again”.

Jon Hosgood offers a free consultation so you can ask lots of questions without committing yourself.

He’s based at The Almond Tree Practice 0117 9756940

Reflexology Reflexology is a type of massage therapy involving parts of the feet, and sometimes the hands and the ears.

Christine Lamont is a complementary therapist who offers Reflexology and Baby Reflex classes for expectant and new mums. She tells us more.

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health “Reflexology is a very relaxing treatment for everyone, including Mums to be. It can help with those distressing symptoms such as backache, nausea, insomnia, constipation and heartburn. It can help you cope with the fears and anxieties, which are natural when going through such a big change in your life.

Reflexology can relax mums, and ‘balance’ the hormones to allow the birth to progress smoothly. It is thought that babies are more settled and calm when they have had Reflexology in the womb!”

Baby Reflex and Baby Massage

Christine runs courses to teach Mums (and Dads) how to give their babies massage and baby reflexology.

Baby Massage is a simple massage routine especially adapted for babies. It’s easy to learn and lovely to do. You learn over 3 weeks, of an hour each week, gradually building your confidence at a pace to suit you. Each mum and Baby takes away a detailed Manual, and a small bottle of massage oil.

Baby ‘Reflex’ is a specially adapted Reflexology routine for babies. The classes run in a similar way

to baby massage, but parents also practice the reflexology moves on each other before giving to their babies. Parents take away some illustrated ‘Foot charts’ as a reminder of the routine, when you do it at home.

Handprints Advice Consult your GP or Midwife before embarking on any complementary therapies.

If you’re less than 12 weeks pregnant, it’s best to discuss with the therapist first if you’re thinking of having a treatment.

Useful contacts Christine Lamont Relax-ology Tel: 07929 309522 www.relax-ology.me.uk email: chris@relax-ology.me.uk.

The Almond Tree Practice offers a range of therapies from their clinic at: 122 Gloucester Road, Bristol www.thealmondtreepractice.co.uk Tel: 0117 9756940 email: mail@thealmondtreepractice.co.uk

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Booking is essential Please check the website www.myhandprints.co.uk or call lisa 01454 612128 for details

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schools

Going to Big School in September 2010?

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here will your child be in September 2010? For those of you with pre-school children who will be 4 before 31st August 2010 the answer to that may be “Big School!”

We spoke to Bristol City Council and Mr Barr, Headteacher at Meadowbrook School in Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire to find out what you need to do if your child will be starting school in 2010.

Make sure you are on time!

You need to apply by 23rd October 2009 – DO NOT MISS THIS DEADLINE! You can do this by using the form in the back of a booklet called “Admission to Primary School” which is available in South Gloucestershire from local primary schools or online. In Bristol this is available online using the “Primary Application Form” – see our tips box for web address.

DO NOT miss the deadline for your application. If your application is late, your choice of school will not be considered until your LEA have finished dealing with the applications that arrived on time.

Open Days

On the application form parents are able to give a choice of 3 schools, in order of preference, and list reasons for their choice. South Gloucestershire LEA or Bristol LEA are responsible for allocating school places, NOT the school.

Your chance of being offered your first choice of school will depend on factors such as: how many apply to the school; where they live; how many have brothers and sisters already at the school.

If you have the opportunity to attend an Open Day – take it. Open Days will held by most schools in September and October 2009. If you do not see an Open Day for a particular school advertised, ring the school’s office for details. If you miss an open day, or would like to visit the school again, arrange an appointment with the school’s head teacher.

When you visit ask questions. The more you know, the easier it will be to make your choice.

Visit as many schools as you can. Each school will offer something different or have a different atmosphere.

Do your Homework

It’s YOUR choice

As a parent or carer this application can also be one the toughest decisions you have made yet. There is plenty of information and advice available such as Ofsted Reports, league tables and school prospectus’ or websites but nothing beats a visit to the school either on an Open Day or a personal appointment.

Whilst its important to listen to other peoples’ opinions about a school, trust your own judgement.

Don’t rely on rumours and remember this is your decision. Remember your family are joining a school community that you will be part of for the next seven years.

How are places allocated?

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schools

Open Days & Visits – Handprints First impressions are often right so ask yourself a few questions… ✔ Are the children happy and absorbed? ✔ Are staff friendly? ✔ Is the classroom bright and cheerful? ✔ Is the Head enthusiastic and open when answering questions? ✔ Is there a cheerful and busy atmosphere? ✔ Do the staff show an interest in your child as an individual?

Questions to ask the school ✔ Make sure you understand the school’s discipline procedure and attitude towards bullying. ✔ Does it have a Paarent Teacher Association? ✔ Are parents encouraged to help out in the classroom? ✔ Is the school an extended school offering additional clubs or care outside of school hours?

(Important for parents who work).

Ofsted & League Tables – what are they?

Ofsted Reports Ofsted inspects all state schools in England at least every three years and produce an Inspection Report. This report includes an overall assessment of the school’s effectiveness, along with specific judgements on a range of areas each are made on a four point scale: 1= outstanding 2 = good 3 = satisfactory 4 =inadequate The report also indicates what the school should do to improve. The school is expected to use Ofsted’s recommendations as a basis for making improvements as quickly as possible.

Handprints tip – a three year old Ofsted report may well be out of date and a school may have changed considerably in that time.

League Tables

Meadowbrook primary Bradley Stoke

Every year the Department for Children, Schools and Families publishes information on the achievement and attainment of pupils in all schools from the age of 10. They list National Curriculum test results for each school in England and show how they compare with other schools.

Handprints Tip - Test results will not give you a complete picture of a school, but they may help you to form a fuller impression of a school you are considering.

Doing your homework: useful websites OpEN DAy Friday 9th October 2009 9:30 – 11:00am/1:30pm – 3:00pm Let our Year 6 pupils show you around our school

✔ www.ofsted.gov.uk ✔ www.southglos.gov.uk ✔ www.bristol-cyps.org.uk /schools/admissions/primary.html

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health visitor topic

Stay Cool!

Summer Sun Advice from our local health visiting team Protecting children from the sun

7) Use sunscreen wisely

Young skin is delicate and very easily damaged by the sun. All children should be protected from the sun.

Babies under six months are advised to be kept out of direct sunlight, especially around midday.

Use at least a factor 15 sunscreen and choose a brand

that has a four or five star rating.

Apply to areas that cannot be protected by

clothing, such as the face, ears, feet and

backs of hands. Choose sunscreens that

are formulated for children and babies skin.

These products are less likely to contain alcohol

or fragrances that might irritate the skin

and cause allergic reactions.

Storing up trouble for later life Skin cancer is very rare in children. But many skin cancers take years to develop. Studies have found that sunburn during childhood can increase the risk of skin cancer later on in life. This is why it is important to ensure that children stay safe in the sun.

8) Apply sunscreen regularly

Teaching children safe sun habits whilst they are young sets a good pattern for later life.

Put some on before children go outdoors, and then reapply at least every two hours. Use waterproof brands if children are swimming or playing outdoor with water, and reapply after towelling.

2) Remember you can burn in the UK

9) Don’t forget school times

The Great British sun is quite capable of burning your child.

Remember play times and lunch breaks if your child is at school/nursery.

Give children a hat to wear, and if they can’t apply sunscreen at school, cover their exposed skin before they go – you can buy all day sunscreen.

Ten tips for protecting children in the sun 1) Set good habits for the future

3) Use shade Keep babies in complete shade: under trees, umbrellas, canopies or indoors. Provide shade for prams and buggies if possible.

4) Cover them up When outdoors, protect a baby’s skin with loose fitting clothes, and a wide brimmed hat that shades their face, neck and ears.

5) Wear sunglasses Buy good quality, wraparound sunglasses for children, as soon as they can wear them.

Sunglasses don’t have to be expensive brands.

6) Find hats they like Encourage children to wear hats with brims, especially if they are not wearing sunglasses.

The wider the brim, the more skin will be shaded from the sun.

10) Keep them hydrated Always have drinks available for children on sunny days. Avoid fizzy drinks and offer clear fluids such as water. Homemade frozen ice lollies are refreshing and can be offered

alongside drinks

to keep hydrated.

Advice taken from the Cancer Research information for protecting children from the sun.

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From CBeebies to CV’s Selling your skills as a parent to get back in business...

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ecoming a parent is, let’s face it, a full time job. It’s a career change for many of us which involves a whole new set of skills and expertise and probably not one we were expecting to have made such an impact on our lives.

But what happens when its time to go back to work?

How many of you reading this are thinking they would like to return to work but don’t think they have the skills or qualifications employers are looking for?

Well think again, you probably don’t realise that as a parent you have a vast range of skills which you can use to create your CV and sell yourself to employers.

What are your core skills?

Inge Dowdon from Polyglot Coaching in Bristol explains “Employers value a wide range of skills from anyone, regardless of whether they are parents or not.

Things like: engagement, enthusiasm, commitment to the job and the company, taking initiative, being flexible, good team players and much more. These are core skills that are within everybody, regardless of education or experience. Good employers know that they can teach people practical skills (such as computer skills and how to use the switchboard), whereas these core skills are more difficult to teach.”

You’re worth it!

“As a parent returning to work it is important that you value yourself. Remember, you have an education, you have previous work experience and even if you don’t you still have many of the important skills valued by employers such as flexibility, initiative, multi-tasking and being a team player, all gained from being a parent.”

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perspective on yourself and restoring your self-esteem is especially important if you’re thinking about going back to work.”

So, here are a few tips on how you can demonstrate some of those valued skills which you have gained as a parent: Organisation skills: Think about what you achieve during a week… providing a varied programme of things to do for the whole familiy, preparing meals, ensuring the whole family is out of the house on time, looking presentable, managing a diary of appointments for everyone and lets not forget managing the family budget.

When you think of it that way it’s not so difficult to say (and mean it) “I have excellent organisational skills and am able to effectively demonstrate excellent time management and prioritisation skills” Attention to detail: To run the household successfully there needs to be a certain level of ‘stock’ items in the house. If you’re at home it’s you who makes sure that there is just enough of everything to feed, clothe and ‘oil the workings’ of the house while other people use all the stock and don’t tell you that, ‘that was the last nappy in the drawer’, ‘we just used all the loo roll to dress Freddie up as an Egyptian Mummy’ etc. So, you can demonstrate “An eye for detail and experience of stock management within a household budget” Creativity: How many times have you had to turn your hand to making costumes for school plays, designing scenery, making posters, setting up stalls for school fetes? Have you had to come up with ideas for fundraising? Think of those rainy days when you have had to invent a new game to keep bored and energetic children amused and all this on a budget of pennies rather than pounds. You could say then that “I am creative and innovative with an ability to create resources from a limited budget”

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What other parents say…

“Some of the skills I use in my job include multitasking; being organised,reasoning, thinking of solutions, patience and forward thinking, not only that but I have also gained a whole new network of clients through working with the pre-school community.”

Kellie, Full time Mum of 2 and Utility Warehouse distributor

“Organisation, multi-tasking,creativity and most importantly the ability to make decisions and stick to them” Richard, Full Time dad of 2 and part time architectural technician

Multi-Tasking: As a parent you are expected to juggle many balls and work in different capacities within your family – empathetic listener, care giver, entertainer, organiser, financial manager and lets not forget cook, cleaner and chief bottle washer – these are just a few of the roles. Many of these are carried out simultaneously so multi tasking comes naturally – think… cooking tea whilst helping with homework or ironing a pile of washing while watching one child in the garden and keeping another child entertained with painting a picture of Grandma... these are great examples of “my ability to multi task on a daily basis utilising a variety of skills to meet the needs of others.”

These are just a few examples of skills you can demonstrate – we are sure you can think of many more. Finally Inge from Polygot Coaching suggests her top 3 tips to sell yourself to an employer are: 1. Be confident and believe in yourself 2. Tell them “what’s in it for them” i.e. what are the benefits of hiring YOU and your skills, experience and enthusiasm.

3. Don’t give up - there is no failure, only feedback find out what you can improve upon and then do that.

Hannah Jack

Body Shop at Home Area Manager explains why they value working Mums in their organisation...

What advice would you give to a mum thinking about getting back into the workplace?

Try and go for a role that has a degree of flexibility and that you can work around your families requirements. The role of Consultant with Body Shop at Home gives you total control over when you work and how often.

What skills and training do you get from The Body Shop at Home?

Initially you attend a new starter training day which gives you all the skills to enable you to run your first party with confidence. Advanced training in make-up, skincare and pampering are offered monthly to anyone who is interested in learning additional skills free of charge.

As a consultant you boost your self esteem, confidence and learn new business skills.

What are the most important qualities for a Body Shop at Home party Consultant?

No previous experience is required to become a consultant, you just need to be willing to work with our gorgeous products.

What skills do you think mums have that are valued by employers?

Many Mums have fantastic skills to offer employers, which are often overlooked as Mums with young children are often seen as unreliable employees. The Body Shop at Home embrace many of these skills that Mums use at home with their children on a daily basis.

For more information: contact Hannah on 07791 801828 or email mrshannahjack@hotmail.com

Useful Information: Polyglot Coaching: Inge Dowdon is a business coach who can help in many areas of your work and career. www.polyglotcoaching.com Tel: 0117-3704204

Useful websites: www.learndirect.co.uk: lots of information about training and skills, a great starting point if looking for education www.areturntowork.co.uk: just what is says – information about returning to work after a break

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PARTY FOR A LIVING - JOIN US!

PARTY FOR A LIVING - JOIN US!

If you love beauty products and socialising, then a career with The Body Shop At Home could be for you - selling and demonstrating The Body Shop products at organised parties in people’s homes. We offer flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.

If you love beauty products and socialising, then a career with The Body Shop At Home could be for you - selling and demonstrating The Body Shop products at organised parties in people’s homes. We offer flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.

No previous experience needed!

No previous experience needed!

Contact Hannah on 07791 801828 or e-mail mrshannahjack@hotmail.com for further information

PartyLite A unique job opportunity!

We offer a beautiful range of candles & accessories to suit all tastes, PLUS an exciting opportunity to run your own business!

Contact Hannah on 07791 801828 or e-mail mrshannahjack@hotmail.com for further information

PartyLite offers flexible working for parents with bags of opportunity!

Laura McClory an independent Demonstrator for PartyLite in Bristol and the Southwest tells us more.

What do you do?

I demonstrate beautiful candles, accessories & home fragrance

Why not discover all that PartyLite has to offer you:

What benefits do you get from your job?

•A n enjoyable income opportunity with flexible hours to suit you and your lifestyle.

With flexible hours to suit you and your lifestyle you can start your own business with NO cash outlay or past experience.

You can receive free products and a free 5 star holiday once a year. On average you can earn £40 - £50 per show and you can take your business further which will give you unlimited earnings

• No financial outlay required to start!

Just bags of enthusiasm!

• No previous experience needed as free training is provided.

Do not miss this window of opportunity!

Contact Laura McClory Mobile: 07969 831173 www.lauracandles.co.uk Email: laura.mcclory@hotmail.co.uk for more information NOW! Or to book a home show to receive Free PartyLite product!

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How does it fit around your family life?

You can be a stay at home mum, you can hold shows during the day as well as in the evening – its up to you.

• Quality products with 100% satisfaction guarantee.

What qualities do you look for in a PartyLite agent?

Ladies (and men) with drive and ambition to run a business for themselves, but not by themselves.

What skills and training do you learn as a Partylite agent?

Confidence! It is so rewarding to see that person become more confident through such an enjoyable job, all I will say is “YOU CAN DO IT!”.

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health & wellbeing

Bristol City Yoga

A tranquil escape from everyday life for parents and parents to be…

What is Bristol City Yoga?

Bristol City Yoga is a yoga centre just off Stokes Croft offering a full timetable of yoga classes and therapies.

The centre is a tranquil, peaceful space for our clients to escape the pressures of everyday life.

Focus on...

Baby Massage at BCY Louise Morgan offers therapies from Bristol City Yoga

What do you offer for parents and parents to be?

Parents, babies and children form a crucial part of our work. We run weekly specialist pregnancy yoga classes to help mothers maintain strength and fitness during pregnancy in preparation for motherhood.

Mum-baby yoga classes are also held weekly and our popular Family Yoga class runs once a month on a Sunday.

What do you do?

I’m a complementary therapist who also offers baby massage to parents.

Where can parents find you?

We also run Kindermusik classes for babies and toddlers and Baby Massage classes.

I offer group courses at Bristol City Yoga and the Therapy Centre, Church Road Redfield as well as home groups.

Can you help prepare for childbirth?

How can baby massage benefit new mums?

Absolutely! One of our most popular events are the Birth Rehearsal days for expectant parents. These are unique one-off sessions to prepare women and birth partners for labour. You will be guided through an improvised “birth”, learning practical tools for each stage of the labour.

It’s great for bonding with babies, providing a special time for baby & parent that they can incorporate into their routine. Some dads also attend, as they enjoy learning something that gives them time with their baby. It also has lots of health benefits for the baby.

Pregnancy Yoga and our Birth rehearsals are fabulous way to connect with your body and unborn child.

We also have close contact with breastfeeding peer supporters and a network of mothers throughout Bristol to help with the normal anxieties and worries of those first few months.

Tell us more about your group courses?

Do you need to sign up for a course or do you do one off workshops?

You can do one-off classes and pay as you go, or sign up for regular classes. It’s totally up to you.

How can parents find out more? email to info@bristolcityyoga.co.uk. You can also call the studio on 0117 924 4414 or check our website www.bristolcityyoga.co.uk for information on our timetable and upcoming workshops.

In our small group courses we cover different topics each week: what oils & lotions to use for a massage, the songs you can sing, common health complaints eg wind and constipation and how to safely use aromatherapy oils with your baby. You get the chance to chat with the other parents.

How can parents contact you?

By mobile, 07779 234144, email, contact@louise-morgan.co.uk, or by visiting my website www.louise-morgan.co.uk.

(If they’re interested in booking on a Bristol City Yoga group they can contact them directly on 0117 924 4414).

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It’s a Small World…

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n multicultural Bristol you’re bound to have met at least one family with children raised in homes where more than one language is spoken. Maybe you’ve come across a languagebased baby group or your child’s pre-school offers French activities. From singing in Spanish to storytelling using Polish, languages bring the world alive for little ones as a truly an exciting place!

Amazingly, babies and toddlers have an inborn ability to learn multiple languages. In fact any exposure to more than one language may give babies an early learning advantage. Babies begin absorbing language basics before they can speak, and they can tell the difference between sounds. So the earlier your baby hears two languages, the easier it is to grasp them.

Making lanterns at the German Saturday School

“Willkommen!”

“Deutsche Samstagsschule Bristol” a German Saturday School founded by members of a Germanspeaking playgroup, welcomes children from three years old and is very popular with local families.

Nadya Webster tells us more: “As our school is out of conventional hours, we really make it fun! This means that we do lots of crafts and games rather than formal lessons. In the younger classes for 3 to 5 year olds our aim is to build up a child’s vocabulary whereas in the older classes, we start with reading, writing and more complicated sentence structures.”

“I grew up bilingually and my brother and I were the only children we knew who spoke a foreign language at home. My daughters go along to the Saturday school and, unlike my brother and I, have lots of friends who speak German at home.

Many children reject their second language because they just want to fit in. Well at the German Saturday School they all fit in and feel normal for a change!”

Nadya adds: “From my experience, as long as you are consistent, a child can communicate in several languages. People forget how amazing children’s brains are!”

Drawing is fun in any language: children at the German Saturday School

At the German-speaking playgroup based in Cotham, Bristol you will also find plenty of activities for toddlers and pre-school children to enjoy – from dressing up to singing, riding bikes and of course lots of toys. German festivals such as St Martin’s Day and Karnival are celebrated and at Christmas, Santa Claus (Sankt Nikolaus) visits the group.

“Czesc!” ´´ At the Polish Saturday School you will meet children as young as four engaged in singing and rhyme play.

Mrs Kuczcinska, the Head Teacher says: “A child absorbs language quickly and has fewer inhibitions about learning. Playgroups and language schools are a great way to continue customs and traditions too; every nationality should know their roots. A lot of our children do come from Polish-speaking homes but there are also some from English backgrounds – we would never turn anyone away.”

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Staff and pupils of the German Saturday School

“An ideal age to learn a second language is when toddlers start to communicate effectively, from 2-3 years of age. Introducing them to another language early on should help them develop cultural skills, give them a head start in future language ability, and ensure good global awareness.”

Joanne Edge, Mum & French Teacher Contact Joanne on 07521 082587 for more information about learning French with your child in a fun, relaxed environment.

“Bal Vihar” Multicultural learning can even be used to teach children values such as kindness to others. Bal Vihar, which translates from Indian as ‘a place for children’, are classes taught in English for children of all nationalities. Each session uses mythological stories, Indian epics and songs with plenty of singing and a few prayers too. “We have a special alphabet, such as A for ambition, L for love and P for patience,” explains Soumya Dinesh. “The folk tales convey excellent morals and it’s easy for all the children to follow them.”

Helping your child learn a new language There are many language classes and groups for young children with some offering classes for those as young as 10 months old.

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I f neither you nor your partner is fluent in the second language your child is learning it shouldn’t be a problem but understanding a little will help your child. l Sing nursery rhymes to your child in both languages as these are usually sung to the same tunes around the world. l Play a language tape in the car on a long journey and encourage all the family to join in. l Buy DVDs in different languages – these are easily obtained from the internet. l Pop into your local library. There are now many books written in dual languages and some libraries offer children’s reading sessions in different languages. l

What parents say...

Multicultural Groups and Activities in Bristol German playgroup meets Mondays in St Matthews Church Hall, Clare Road, Cotham, Bristol. For more information check out www.spielgruppe-bristol.org German Saturday School is held weekly at Hillcrest Primary School, Totterdown, Bristol.

Contact info@schule-bristol.org or check out www.schule-bristol.org for more information.

Polish Saturday School meets weekly at Our Lady of Ostrabrama, Polish RC Church, Bristol, Telephone 0117 960 2269 Bal Vihar classes take place at Little Stoke Community Hall, 5.30-6.30pm on Saturdays.

For more information call 07847 184041 or email dineshr31@yahoo.com

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lOCAl EVENTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Patchway Festival 11th -26th July Norman Scott Park, Coniston Road Official opening 1pm Sat 11th July Charity Family Fun Day Mon 31st July Ring O’ Bells Pub Henfield Rd, Coalpit Heath, 2pm onwards More info Elaine on 07791 512514 Barley Close Car boot & Summer Fayre Sat 11th July 11am-3pm Barley Close Primary School, Mangotsfield Enquiries – Mandy 07905 410568 Circus Maniacs Summer Festival Sun 12th July 2pm – 6pm kingswood Foundation Britannia Road, kingswood Enquiries – info@circusmaniacs.com or 01179 477042 Filton Community Festival Sun 12th July Millennium Green Filton

Puddle Ducks Bristol going swimmingly...

Puddle Ducks baby and toddler swim school is set to expand this Autumn thanks to a trio of new teachers who are now fully trained and raring to go.

Sarah Peacock who launched Puddle Ducks in Bristol and Bath last year said, “I am totally thrilled to have three new amazing teachers trained and ready to go.”

Jodie was one of Puddle Ducks’ very first customers when she started swimming with her baby Archie in September 2008. “I started taking Archie to classes when he was seven weeks old and he just loved it!”

Tina and Sarah were both fully trained swimming teachers before they decided to join Puddle Ducks, and both have three children. Tina said, “I absolutely love the water and feel that every child should be introduced to swimming as early as possible.“ Sarah said, “There is something very special about the Puddle Ducks classes. There is no pressure, just warm, friendly classes that encourage children and their parents to enjoy the water.”

Teaching baby and toddler swimming classes can be a fantastic career choice for Mums and Dads, as it’s part-time and term-time only. Sarah Peacock said, “We are always on the look-out for new teachers so if you would like to find out more, get in touch. You don’t have to be an Olympic swimmer but you will enjoy swimming and absolutely love children! We are also looking for Poolside Assistants to support our new teachers and take care of our customers.

No qualifications are necessary you just need to be happy, helpful and hard working.”

To find out more about our classes or if you are interested in working for Puddle Ducks visit our website at www.puddleducks.com or call Sarah on 0117 9717165.

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Holiday on the North Devon Coast

3 barns converted into holiday accomodation with plenty of space for children to play outdoors.

Situated on a small farm on the outskirts of Hartland within easy walking distance of 3 pubs with good food.

Coast 2 miles, plenty of walks on the doorstep.

Telephone 01237 441311 www.pattard.com info@pattard.co.uk

Northcote Manor Farm Holiday Cottages For a fun and relaxing family holiday look no further than Northcote Manor Farm – 5 4* self-catering holiday cottages in a beautiful, peaceful setting on the edge of Exmoor and only minutes from the sea.

Heated, indoor pool, playground and games room, 34 acres of fields and woods to explore with no roads or noise.

Ideal for young children – we have 4 of our own!

Only 2 hours from Bristol.

Travel cots, highchairs and stairgates all available free of charge.

As recommended on Netmums.

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Bristol Babysitting Agency has been helping parents in the Bristol area find babysitters since 2000.

All our sitters are: © Police checked © Qualified/experienced in childcare © Referenced © Interviewed

Phone: 07791 478028

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Make birthday wishes come true with Mias Magic Look no further than Mia’s Magic to make a birthday party dream come true. Our Fairy Godmothers can grant your wish and create a magical party fit for your prince, pirate or princess.

At Mia’s Magic we know what children want from a birthday party – from arts and crafts, traditional party games, treasure hunts or imaginative play to the latest craze such as Ben 10, High School Musical or Handy Manny.

We love to party and we make parties stress free for parents by providing everything they want, from invites to party bags and thank you cards. Our Godmothers are ready to make life easy for you and fun for your little ones and when the party is over we pack it all up with a sprinkle of fairy dust and away we go leaving parents and their precious little ones with nothing but amazing memories.

Our party packages are suitable for boys and girls from 3 to 10 years old but we can cater for children of any age, after all there is a child in all of us!

We would like to offer all handprints magazine readers a 20% discount on a party package. Just call Kirsty 0779 9584851 or email kirsty_davenport@hotmail.co.uk ore check out the website for more information www.miasmagic.com

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Realise your child’s potential Maths and English After-School Study Programmes Kumon can help your child progress with their maths and English studies, boost their confidence and help them shine.

Sarah Nutchey Bradley Stoke Study Centre 0117 9081992

Kumon programmes: • work at a pace that is tailored to your child’s needs • give their confidence a real boost • develop invaluable study habits and concentration • complement the school curriculum

Tina Goodwin Downend Study Centre 0117 9594452

With over 600 centres nationwide, it’s convenient too.

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Family club Adult and children’s programs Get fit and learn self defence together

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We believe that every child is multitalented.

Our sessions use children’s imagination, unlimited creative talents and natural ability to play.

By using children’s natural inclination to movement and involving them in musical games we stimulate their mind and aim to develop an emotional link to music, gain a basic practical knowledge of music theory and develop sensitivity to sound.

Our Rythmics sessions at Bristol Music School are popular with older children and we are very excited to now be able to offer Rythmics for pre-school children.

In a Rythmics session we explore rhythm feeling, listening and aural skills, emotional sensitivity, group co-operation and aim to give children the confidence to perform in front of other children all in a fun relaxed environment.

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RHYTHMICS music classes for pre-school children @ Bristol Music School BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER TASTER SESSIONS For more information please contact Anna on 01179427479 or email info@bristolmusicschool.com www.bristolmusicschool.com

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DaD’s page

Taking a new path as a Full Time Dad

T

here are certain stages in your life when you find yourself diverted off the fast lane of your career path and end up in the greasy spoon at the side of the road. Until recently I was sat in that greasy spoon, drinking bottomless cups of coffee, watching the careers of others speed past me, you see I was made redundant in February this year and as I work in construction it is very hard to find employment at the moment.

Over that past few months things have been hard at home, trying to juggle the kids, searching for a job and helping Lucy with her 3 businesses (Yes I did say 3!).

We have come to the decision that she will now work full time whilst I stay at home and become...

A House Husband!

Honestly, If this was mentioned 8-9 months ago I would have shivered at the idea, but now I’m quite looking forward to it, getting up when the kids do and not with an alarm. The short drive on the school run, without the traffic and not worrying about that accident on the way home which is causing a 3 hour delay! So now I have left that greasy spoon, got into my MPV complete with car-seats and I’m heading off the slip road into the unknown... The road trip as a Full Time Dad begins.

It’s more than just becoming water-confident. It’s about nurturing your child’s natural love of water. Join at any age, from birth.

Tel 0117 971 7165 Email bristolandbath@puddleducks.com

Life but swimmingly...

www.puddleducks.com

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We thought we would let you know about some of the things we love and why… little kickers -

Approved football training for children from 18 months to 7 years old. Sessions in lots of venues across Bristol contact cjeffrey@littlekickers.co.uk or 01275 545461

Lisa’s Rave...

Stan loves Little Kickers because there’s lots of games and challenges, loads and loads of praise and encouragement, different games each week and loads of opportunities to score goals – lots of girls play too!

Grimsbury Farm, kingswood (behind Tennis Court Pub) – I mostly love it because its FREE! but the kids love it because there are a wide variety of animals, all of whom seem to love being stroked and fed (only with the farmers consent) There’s loads of space for the kids to run about and explore on their own, all the while still being in view. We regularly take a picnic and relax for an hour or two.

Personal Travel Consultants, Miles Morgan Travel 01454 201378 andrea.grant@milesmorgantravel.co.uk Booking a holiday made easy… talk to a personal travel consultant, Andrea Grant works from home as a travel consultant for Miles Morgan Travel. I have just booked a family holiday with her and got a great deal.

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SS Great Britain, Great Western Dock, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY

Lucy’s Rave...

Charlotte loves it because she is mad on pirates, Dad loves it because he is an engineer and I love it because you can pay just once and get FREE visits for a whole year… Bargain.

Loads to do, lots of history and a great café.

Hayley Anne Arts hayleyannearts@sky.com, 01454 618868

Lisa’s Rave...

Lucy’s Rave...

can even help with fund raising for your pre-school or nursery by supplying cheques which donate £20 to school funds if parents book a holiday with her.

Lisa’s Rave...

A local artist whose work is excellent but what’s more is accessible and affordable. If you thought that commissioning an artist was out of your price range think again. Hayley’s work is truly amazing.

Hayley takes commissions for work on portraits, animals, children and adults and works from photographs.

WE WANT YOUR RAVE’S. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE US TO RAVE ABOUT DROP US AN EMAIL AT hello@handprintsmagazine.co.uk.

We will do our best to include it.

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Make Chatter Matter this Summer with Debutots!

Debutots Early Years Drama will be hosting a programme of holiday workshops and parties in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

At each event, we will be helping to ‘Make Chatter Matter’ by holding our own Chatterbox Challenge in aid of ICAN the children’s communication charity.

At Debutots we are proud to support ICAN’s Make Chatter Matter Campaign, which highlights the importance of communication as the foundation for learning and social development – something we’re very passionate about.

So, this summer not only are we launching our exciting and fun holiday workshops and parties but we will also be raising money and spreading the word about ICAN and the amazing work they do.

We will be hosting Debutots Summer Drama Parties for children aged 3 – 7 at venues in Bradley Stoke, Thornbury and Henleaze. Our parties are guaranteed to be an unforgettable treat with the chance to dress up and meet characters such as Fairy Fuddle, Pirate Scallywag and Safari Sue! We will also be holding our popular Holiday Workshops with family classes for 2 – 7 year olds and drop off sessions for 4 – 7 year olds. Children will delight as they take part in interactive storytelling and marvel as they leap into the story world bringing it to life with their own actions, words and sounds! They’ll also have the chance to put pen (and glue and sparkly bits!) to paper as they take part in a craft activity based on the workshop theme.

No need to sign up for a term or pay a registration fee – but booking is essential.

For further information contact lucy on 01454 612063 or email lucy@debutots.co.uk

Chatter Really Matters The children’s communication charity I CAN estimates that about 10% of children in the UK have speech, language and communication needs, either as their primary disability or as part of another condition such as autism, dyslexia or cerebral palsy.

Debutots is actively involved in I CAN’s three year awareness campaign called Make Chatter Matter, which aims to ensure that speech, language and communication are embedded at the heart of children’s policy.

The campaign, principally supported by the BT Better World campaign and Openreach, highlights the importance of communication as the foundation for learning and social development.

For more information about I CAN call 0845 2254071 or go to www.ican.org.uk

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Summer Playtime – Great ideas for the beach and garden We might be in 2009 but kids are still kids! While computer games are great in their place don’t forget the tried and tested toys and games. Hours of fun and entertainment can be had from something as simple as an egg and spoon race (for older kids beef it up with an obstacle course). If you don’t want the mess of broken eggs, sets are available with wooden eggs.

Quoits is another old favourite – great for on the beach, in the garden or even in the house. All ages can play – just adjust the throw line to even things out. Boomerangs are a great portable toy (there’s even foam versions available for indoor use), and why not update your beach ball with an inflatable globe – kid’s can brush up on their geography while playing catch!

If the weather’s not so good or you want something less strenuous, solitaire and shut the box are great traditional games and really encourage forward planning. Don’t forget the enjoyment and satisfaction that can be had from completing a humble jigsaw – just remember to leave them to it and resist putting in those last few pieces just because you know where they go!

All of the above mentioned toys (and lots more!) are available on-line from www.giftedoriginals.co.uk – don’t forget to quote your code ‘Hand10’ to get your 10% discount.

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DirecTory NURSERIES & PRE-SCHOOlS AlVESTON St Helen’s Pre-School, Jubilee Hall, Greenhill Rd, Alveston - 07717216762 Natural Choice Nurseries, 27 Davids Lane, Alveston - 01454 419419

BISHOPSTON Clyde House Day Nursery, 1 Nevil Rd, Bishopston, BS7 9EG - 01179247488

FIlTON Abbey Wood Tots Day Nursery, College Way, Filton - 0117 9693990 Priory Day Nursery School, 99 Gloucester Road North, Filton 0117 9692503 Filton Park Pre-School, Charborough Rd, Filton - 01454 866580

FRAMPTON COTTEREll Zion Community Pre-school, Woodend Rd, Frampton Cotterell - 01454 858822 100 Acre Wood Day Nursey, 149 Church Road, Frampton Cotterell - 01454 872117 The Cottage Day Nursey, 3 Lower Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell 01454 777900

Upper Horfield Childrens Centre & Community School 0-11yrs, Sheridan Road, Horfield - 0117 9031281 Honey Tree Day Nursery, C/O Monks Park School, Filton Rd, Horfield 0117 9314650

kINGSWOOD Hillside Day Nursery, Potters Wood, Britannia Rd, Kingswood - 01179 604330 Little Accorns Day Nursey, 55 New Cheltenham Rd, Kingswood 01179 606537 Step by Step Day Nursery, 43 Lees Hill, Kingswood - 01179 147515 Orchard Lea Nursery, 156a Burchells Green Rd, Kingswood - 01179 353863 Magic Rocket Nursery, 43 Britannia Rd, Kingswood - 01179 352222 Little Donkey Day Care, Bridge Rd, Kingswood - 01179 5759000 The Park Neighbourhood Nursery, The Old Park School, Hollow Rd, Kingswood 01454 862614

Play Station Nursery, 5 Station Road, Patchway BS34 6LP - 01454 610101 Bright Sparks Pre-school, School Close, BS34 6DW - 01454 866520 St Chad’s Pre-School, St Chad’s Hall, Rodway Rd, Patchway - 0781 2895114 Little Rainbows Pre-School, St Chads Hall, Rodway Rd, Patchway 077960 76253 Patchway Centre Pre-school & Tots Patchway Community Centre, Patchway - 0787 5201322

PIlNING Pilning Pips - Trinity Hall, Redwick Rd, Pilning - 07748053730

ST GEORGE Redroofs Day Nursery, 227 Kingsway, St George - 01179 492600 St George Pre-School, The Baptist Church, off Summerhill Rd, St George 07719 672137

STOkES

Apple Tree Pre-School, Deers Lodge, Deerhurst, Kingswood - 07765 436634

Leapfrog Day Nursery, Ferndene, Bradley Stoke - 01454 202888

Crossbow Pre-School, St Peters Hall, School Rd, Frampton Cotterell 07928381976

Courtney Ladybirds Pre-school, Courtney Rd Primary school, Kingswood 01173308049

Leapfrog Day Nursery, Hunts Ground, Stoke Gifford - 0117 979 9977

FRENCHAY

Our Lady of Lourdes Pre-School, 2 Court Rd, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 9QB 01179872027

Squirrel Tree Nursery, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay - 01179 753862

HANHAM Christchurch Pre-School, Christ Church Hall, Church Rd, Hanham 07752 918789 Tiny Tots Day Nursery & Sunny View 128-130 High Street - 01179 475436 Hanham Toddlers Pre-School, Hanham Methodist Church, Lower Chapel Rd, Hanham - 01179082406

HORFIElD Bluebells Pre-School, Shield Rd Primary School, Shields Ave, Northville, Bristol, BS70RR - 01454 867189 Horfield Welly Pre-School, Parish Hall, Wellington Hill, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8ST - 07837 133925

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Baby Sensory, KCA, High Street 01179 674120 Bristol Mummies, KCA, High Street 077660 11158 Hillside Day Nursery, Potters Wood, Britannia Rd - 01179 604330 KCA Pre-School Alliance, High Street 01179 674120 Playaway Pre-School, Congregational Church, Hanham Rd, Kingswood 07739150415

PATCHWAY Little Sun Beams, Coniston Centre, Patchway - 0117 9311927 Ambourne House Day Nursery, 233 Gloucester Rd, Patchway BS34 6ND 01454 615352

Butterflies Day Nursery, Great Park Road, BS32 4RU The Covey Pre-School, Unit 4 Baileys Court, Webbs Wood Rd, BS32 8EJ 0117 9311999 The Covey Nursery, Unit 6 Baileys Court, Webbs Wood Rd, BS32 8EJ - 0117 9794190 Christ The King Pre-School, Christ The King Church, Maltravers Close, BS32 8PE - 0117 9312304 Trinity Pre-School, Holy Trinity Church, Broad Croft, Bradley Stoke 01454 620975 St. Michaels Church Pre-school & Nursery, The Old Vicarage, North Road, Stoke Gifford - 01179236395 Stoke Gifford Pre-School, Poplar Rooms, North Rd, Stoke Gifford - 0117 9759801

THORNBURY Little Acorns Day Nursery, Oakleaze Road, Thornbury - 01454 418766

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Rainbow Teddies Pre-School, Manor Brook School, Park Rd, Thornbury 01454 867231 First Step Pre-School, Crossways Infant School, Knapp Rd, Thornbury 01454 867283 First Step Pre-School, Christ The King School, Easton Hill Rd, Thornbury 01454 858580

tockington Tockington Manor School & Nursery, 01454 4613229

tytherington Tytherington Pre-School, Village Hall, 01454 416094

Winterbourne St Michaels Pre-School, The Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne 01454 777604 Pooh Corner Day Nursery, Methodist Church Hall, Down Rd, Winterbourne Down - 01454 857529 Silverhill Day Nursery, Swan Lane, Winterbourne - 01454 772156 Abacus Pre-School, St Michaels Primary School, Linden Close, Winterbourne 01454 867285 Winterbourne Down Pre-School, Church Road - 07891 100467

playgroups alveston Alveston Toddler Group, Alveston Methodist Church Hall, Greenhill 01454 411688

Stay & Play, Childrens Centre, Rectory Lane, Filton - 01454 864150 St Andrews Toddler Group, Elm Park, Filton - 0117 9315942Time 4 Mums, The Childrens Centre,Conygre Rd, Filton 01454 868499

frenchay Frenchay Parent & Toddler Group, Frenchay Village Hall, Beckspool Rd 01179 566599

Story Time, Patchway Library, Rodway Rd – 01454 868006Tiddlers Play Session, Patchway Youth Centre – 01454 867076 Holy Family Play Group, Amberley Rd, Stoke Lode - 01454 270329

pilning Stay & Play, Pilning Village Hall, Pilning - 01454 862979

hanham

severn beach

Christchurch Toddlers, Church Hall, Church Road, Hanham - 07515 955284

Stay & Play, Severn Beach Village Hall, Severn Beach - 01454 862979

Horfield

st annes

Parent & Toddler Group, St Gregorys Church Hall, St Gregorys, Horfield 0117 9047076

Children Centre - 0113 773189

Stay & Play, Upper Horfield Children Centre, Sheridan Road - 01179031281/5

Jolly Tots, St George Community Centre, Church Rd, St George - 07970 678872

kingswood

Stokes

Sticky Fingers, St Stephens Church Hall, Lansdown Rd, Kingswood - 0117 3777157

Handprints, Little Stoke & Stoke Gifford, Bradley Stoke – 01454 612128

The Park Centre Parent & Toddler Group, The Park Centre Community Rooms, High Street, Kingswood - 01454 862190

Puddle Ducks, Brook Way Community Centre, Bradley Stoke – 01454 613982

Time 4 Mums, The Old School Youth Centre, High Street, Kingswood 01454 868499 Kings Tot’s, Bristol Community Church, Bourne Chapel, Waters Road, Kingswood - 0117 9478441 Kingswood Methodist Mum’s & Tots, Kingswood Methodist Church, Grantham Road, Kingswood - 01179 616405

st george

Bradley Stoke 0-5’s, Holy Trinity Chruch, Pear Tree Rd, Bradley Stoke 01454 618996 Busy Bees Parent & Toddler Group, Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church, Baileys Court Road - 01454 612154 Sticky Fingers, Brook Way Activity Centre, Bradley Stoke - 01454 619622 Bouncing Babies, Jubilee Centre, Bradley Stoke – 01454 867076

lockleaze

Tiddlers Play Sessions, 01454 867076

coalpit heath

Little Treasures, The Cameron Centre, Lockleaze - 0117 9141129

Coalpit Heath Parent & Toddler Group, St Saviours Church Hall, Coalpit Heath 01454 853265

olveston

Little Stoke Childminders Toddler Group, Childrens Centre, Little Stoke – 01454 250067 Stay & Play, The Stokes Children Centre, Little Stoke Lane

Filton

Olveston Baby & Toddler Group, Olveston Methodist Church Hall, The Street - 07884186121

Little Folk, Filton Communty Centre – 0117 3305090

Patchway

Tiddlers Play Sessions, Filton Clinic & Filton Fun Hanger – 01454 867076

Stay & Play, Patchway Children Centre, Epney Close - 01454 864146

Rhyme Time, Bradley Stoke Library, Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - 01454 868006

Parent & Toddler Group, St Peters Church Hall, Filton – 0117 9047076

Wriggle & Rhyme, Patchway Library, Rodway Rd - 01454 868006

Sounds Messy, Little Stoke Children’s Centre, Little Stoke - 01454 867076

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Patchway

Bumps & Babies, Thornbury Baptist Church, Gillingstool - 01454 856828

Mandy Sinclair - 0117 9043449 Susan Croker - 0117 3779603 Tracy Jenkins - 0117 3777248

Stay & Play, Childrens Centre, Gillingstool Primary School, Thornbury 01454 862975 Thornbury Twins+ Club, Childrens Centre, Gillingstool Primary School, Thornbury - 01454 855774

Winterbourne Praise & Play, All Saints Community Church Hall - 01454 855013 St Michaels Toddler Group, The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne – 01454 777604 Stay & Play, Winterbourne Childrens Centre - 01454 862979

childminders coalpit heath

pilning Pauline Williamson - 01454 633168

severn beach Mandy Glover - 01454 633537

st george Rosalind Rose - 01179080769 Julie Scott - 01179475651

The Stokes Alison Emsley - Stoke Gifford 01454 250067 Sue Winter - Stoke Lodge 01454 857088 Deborah Ellacott - Bradley Stoke 01454 610793

Linda Sloan - 01454 773511

Amanda Pepper - Bradley Stoke 01454 615962

Filton

Marie Notton - Bradley Stoke 01454 612466

Heather Dibbins - 0117 9751892 Georgina Johnstone - 01179697492 Samantha Braithwaite - 01179791459 Susana Edith De Gregorio 0117 9043281

fraMpton cottErell

Anita Townsend - Little Stoke 0117 9470691

frenchay

Selina Bracey - Bradley Stoke 01454 853607 Susan Partridge - Bradley Stoke 01454615954

Kate Ferris - 01179601140

Karen Damsell - Bradley Stoke 0117 9692134

Horfield

Lisa Steward - Bradley Stoke 07882 593653

Pat Tucker - 0117 9315076 Heather Roberts - 01179 9311585

kingswood Vanessa Carter - 01173777157 Catharine Cave - 01179076233 Kim Agius - 01179353513 Sallyanne Hutchison - 01179478268 Janis Phillimore - 01179087525

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Nannies & childcare Elfsitters - www.elfsitters.co.uk Nanny Cover - www.nannycover.co.uk Bristol Babysitting Agency 07791 478028 Nannies and Childcare - 01179 442893

créches patchway Patchway Centre Tot’s – Patchway Community Centre – 07875201322

helplines Survive – Support for women experiencing domestic violence – 0117 9612999

Kirsty Lewis – Little Stoke – 07966 295175 Elaine Albutt - Bradley Stoke 01454 850426

Hanham

Julie Wilding - 01454 853231 Sue Pope - 01454 852661 Leslie Philips - 01454 418691

Angela Williams - Little Stoke 01454 619532

Frederica Davis - 01454 772712

Victoria Tremlin - 07590 106993

winterbourne

thornbury Geraldine Nelmes - 01454 853666 Nicole Clay – 07890 794157 Playaway Thornbury Childminders - 01454 854828

warmley Kelly Probert - 07875 106578

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Toddler

Parties

Jump’s themed parties are fantastic, action-packed, and fun.

Each is an adventure in its own right, a special experience that the birthday child, and his or her guests, will always remember.

5 Fantastic Themed Party Rooms All Inclusive, Hassle-Free Parties Unlimited Play Action Packed Party Activities Age Range from First Birthday to Adult

Summer Activity Programme Come and join us this summer to experience our fun filled summer activity programme including:

Sum fun mer eve for ryo ne!

Group Bookings Taken

Cheerleaders Children’s Photography Arts & Crafts Dance & Sports Sessions

Ask at Jump Bristol for details of our full activity program Patchway Trading Estate, 22 Concorde Road, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol BS34 5TB www.123jump.co.uk tel: 0117 931 2733

Buy one get one

free entrance

Child Meal Deal hot meal and a drink for £2.00

t Voucher must be surrendered on redemption t Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer t This vouchers has a redemption value of 0.001p t Management reserve the right to withdraw the

t Voucher must be surrendered on redemption t Defaced, torn or photocopied vouchers will not

t Defaced, torn or photocopied vouchers will not

t Valid until 6th September 09

offer at any time

be accepted

t Valid on meals on our childrens menu subject to availability and includes squash as drink

be accepted

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