Handprints Magazine South Bristol December 2009

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inside this edition Great discounts, competitions & reader offers exclusive to Handprints Magazine readers from: Avon Valley Railway, ss Gt Britain, 123 Jump & many many more…

Read more inside about family finances, health visitor information, christmas & new year activities & a directory of local nurseries, pre-schools, playgroups & childminders

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his may be the first time you have heard of Handprints Magazine so we thought we would tell you a little bit about us…

We are Lucy and Lisa. We met for the first time just over three years ago when we went to a local Parent and Toddler Group called Handprints, where we were made to feel welcome and were able to meet other parents and carers and relax for a couple of hours with good company, a cuppa and great cake.

As new Mums we found that although there were plenty of things to do for new mums and children it was mostly through word of mouth or by chance that you would find out about them, and once you did, you needed the confidence to go and try them alone which is never easy.

So here we are three years later with growing families and even more challenges along the way….

We had an idea to produce a truly local guide jam packed with information, resources, hints and advice for parents and carers of pre-school children. From this idea we began our first edition of Handprints

Magazine in North Bristol and now one year after we launched that first magazine we thought it was time we reached out to South Bristol and the surrounding towns and villages.

Handprints Magazine is what we like to call “A guide to life with under 5’s” – we try to find out about the things you want to know as parents. We also have a great new website www. handprintsmagazine.co.uk where you can read back copies of Handprints Magazine aswell as meet new friends, publicise events and much more.

In this first edition for South Bristol we bring to you money off vouchers and discounts from 123 Jump, Petal Portraits and many more. We also have some fabulous prizes and tickets for lucky readers from local activities and businesses.

We hope you enjoy your first magazine and we will be back in the New Year with another edition for you.

Merry christmas and Happy new Year!

Lisa & Lucy xxx

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Top Tips for Tiny Teeth Fai Pope, Student Health Visitor

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his Christmas children of all ages will be given some sweets or chocolate. Our local health visitor has given us some tips for a smashing smile in the new year.

Good habits start young Try to introduce a soft toothbrush before any teeth have appeared. As soon as your child’s first teeth appear you can begin to use a very small amount of fluoride toothpaste. For babies, smear the brush with toothpaste and aim to be using about a pea-sized amount of toothpaste by the time your child reaches 3 years. Ask your Health Visitor for a dental pack at your baby’s 9-12 month review.

Brush Twice a Day Once teeth have appeared they should be cleaned twice a day. Use gentle circular movements and clean every tooth thoroughly. This can be quite difficult at first but try not to turn it into a battle, make it a fun activity for all the family, give lots of praise and encouragement, and let them learn by watching you clean your teeth.

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4 Encourage savoury foods for snacks give them raw fruits and vegetables 4 Give sweet foods and diluted fruit juices at mealtimes and always in a cup 4 Babies should only be given water or milk in a bottle, never juice 4 Aim for all other drinks between meals to be water or milk (not flavoured) 4 Use alternatives to sweets and chocolates as treats try stickers, hair slides or crayons instead.

Try to get grandparents involved in this one too!

4 If your child is unwell ask your GP or Pharmacist for Sugar Free medicine 4 If your child does have sweets aim to have them at the end of mealtimes and it is better if they are all eaten at once

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Mmm Bopp Music and Movement is Expanding

movement and music classes for pre-school children A 45 minute all-action creative music and movement session. Explore a different theme each week with exciting fun and games. Your child’s imagine and confidence will develop and thrive.

Telephone Kelly on 07899 921693, visit www.mmmbopp.co.uk or email kelly@mmmbopp.co.uk

Almost 2 years after setting up her own business, Mmm Bopp Music and Movement, Kelly’s classes are causing quite a buzz with local mums and their children.

Singing about a different subject each week keeps the children – and grownups – engaged. It’s a 45 minute all-action creative music and movement session. With the use of lots of props and educational resources the children’s imagaination and confidence will develop and thrive. The classes also improve coordination and other important motor skills. Other benefits include developing listening skills and the understanding of rhythm and beat.

Lets not forget social skills too and having loads and loads of fun.

The classes have already proved to be popular in South Bristol and have expanded to several venues.

Kelly has also been running classes at the popular softplay venue, Playspace. Feedback has shown that the Mums that attend these particular classes love the fact thay they get an exclusive deal; the Mmm Bopp class plus unlimited stay and play afterwards. That way, Mum can enjoy a coffee and the children can continue to have fun!

Some of the great comments about Kelly’s classes include: ●

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It’s fun and different to the norm We like having a theme to follow and bring things from home to take part It’s good to have themes and the children are learning without realising

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Think of all those things around the house you no longer use, want or need ­­– most of it is 2good2tip. Now imagine having your own tabletop or carboot sale on your computer, where you can advertise all that stuff and share it with your friends – your own stall for only £1 a month!

2good2tip is the new and simple way to trade face to face with people local to you. Become a member and you get your own stall, where you load up pictures and descriptions of your unwanted things.

The 2good2tip difference is that it’s all about community. You can create your own communities with people you know – they could be at your toddler or play group or village or workplace.

Find out more and meet the floggies! by visiting www.2good2tip.com

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FiNANciAL pLANNiNG

new Year, new start… take a look at your family finances in 2010

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uture financial Planning can be hard sometimes with young children and toddlers to care for, I know, I have done it.

Sometimes it is a matter of getting through the day to day responsibilities of parenting, but it is also a good time to consider your future financial plans at this time. To plan for your children’s and your families future financial security.

Tax efficient savings for your child’s future could be a priority for you or grandparents now. Did you know that in addition to your chid trust fund voucher, available from the government, you can contribute an additional £1200 per year to your child’s trust fund, which will grow tax free?

You could use your ISA allowance to save long term and tax free for further education, or a deposit on their first home. A change enabling millions of savers aged over 50 to increase the amount deposited in a tax-free Individual Savings Account (ISA) has come in.

The amount people can save in an ISA has now risen from £7,200 to £10,200. The new limit is for anyone born on or before 5 April 1960. For everyone else, the limit will rise from 6 April 2010.

Why not think really long term and start a stakeholder pension plan for your child now. You could save up to £2,880 per year into a pension plan and the government will make this up to £3,600 with tax relief.

None of us likes to think about it, but now is the most important time to consider how you and your family are protected in the event of the untimely death or illness of either parent and the death of both parents must not be overlooked.

Are our wills up to date?

If one partner is going back to work part time, it may be worth checking with your HR department if any death benefits from work are affected.

Consulting an Independent Financial Adviser at this important time can help you get the best value, most affordable insurances, and more importantly the most relevant policy for your family circumstances. Ask yourself how would my spouse cope if I wasn’t here? futurefinancial offer an initial consultation free of charge to see if we can help with your family and children’s future financial plans.

Whilst your children are young, it is an excellent time for a free financial review.

Kate Brookes (cert) PFs, Asi independant Financial Adviser futurefinancial 26 Queens Square Bath BA1 2Hx email: kb@future-financial.co.uk Tel: 07985 022804 01225 580050 Fax: 01225 44 66 78 futurefinancial is a trading name of Synergie financial Planning Ltd and is authorised and regulated by The financial Services Authority Some people dream of financial indpendence.

Others take steps to make it happen. Take the first step today. Call me on 07985 022804 to book your free initial meeting.

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www.handprintsmagazine.co.uk - A guide to life with under 5’s To launch our great new website we have teamed up with some fabulous partners to be able to offer you the chance to win days out and activities for your family… steam into christmas with the Avon Valley Railway Ho-ho-ho! come and see santa on the Avon Valley Railway!

Every weekend from Late November to Christmas Eve, Father Christmas will be on the steam train at the Avon Valley Railway.

We have 2 free family tickets for readers – all you need to do is to sign up on www.handprintsmagazine.co.uk and click on PrIZeS AND gIVeAWAyS page to enter using code NBrISTSg1. Entries close by 5th December 2009.

A portrait from a local artist – Hayley Anne Arts

ss Great Britain Tickets Brunel’s SS Great Britain is a multi award-winning attraction – named England’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2007 – providing a stimulating and fun day for all the family – and it’s right on our doorstep!

We have 4 free tickets to the SS Great Britain to give away to readers. Entries close by 10th January 2010.

Sign up to www.handprintsmagazine.co.uk and click on PrIZeS AND gIVeAWAyS to enter using code NBrISTSg2.

Hayley Anne’s work is original and unique and would look great on any wall. To help us launch our new website Hayley Anne has donated a free portrait for one lucky winner.

All we want you to do is sign up to the website at www.handprintsmagazine.co.uk and invite as many contacts and friends to join as possible. The winner will be the member who has most friends by 10th January 2010.

So, sign up, join in, invite your friends and tell them all about us. you can find out more about Hayley Anne and her work from hayleyannearts@sky.com or call 01454 618868

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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

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f you’ve been thinking about taking your baby or toddler to a swim class, why not book your space NOW to start classes in the New year?!

You can join Puddle Ducks with your newborn baby, toddler or preschool child and there is a class to suit all levels of confidence and ability.

Puddle Ducks classes are held during weekdays at the Grand Hotel (central Bristol), Parson Street School in Bedminster, Plush Hotel (near the airport) and at theclub at Cadbury House Hotel and on Sundays in Weston Super Mare.

So go on... take the plunge! gift vouchers to be available soon so why not put baby swimming classes on your Christmas list?!

Find out more at www.puddleducks.com, email bristolandbath@puddleducks.com or call 0117 9717165.

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Dads! – Hands up who likes soft play!

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s a new ‘Self-employed’ dad, my first stop on my road trip worries me at first. I am directed to a non-descript warehouse in the middle of an industrial estate. “What here?”, “yes, dad!” is the reply, Not a good start! However I am soon comforted by all the other MPVs in the car park with “Dad’s Taxis” and “Little Princess on Board” stickers on the windows, and a dusting of crisps throughout the interior.

I walk into reception, pay my entrance fee and then they take the children’s shoes (is this to keep us captive?) and I walk in. WOW! What used to be a centre for industry is now fully carpeted and full of inflatable castles, slides and other structures that would not look amiss on the Krypton Factor’s Assault Course!

I have heard many mums complain that they don’t have a husband, but a grown up child. If that’s the case then soft play is fantastic as you can kick off your shoes and become 8 again, with the excuse that you’re with your child!

Lots of soft play centres have the same format, a play area and a café where you can get a coffee and the kids can get another hit of sugar to keep them going…. Now I have to try and calm them down, get back to the car (after claiming our shoes back) and set off to our next stop… the journey continues…

Rich – self employed dad (and loving it)

Rhyme Time Early Years Music & Movement

Musical fun for 0-7 year olds!

Small friendly classes held in Saltford on Mondays and Wednesdays

To book please contact Debby on Tel. 01225-874821, or e-mail: enquiries@rhymetimewithdebby.com www.rhymetimewithdebby.com Workshops for Nurseries and Pre-schools also available

Little Ones love Rhyme Time in South Bristol

Debby Kirby was a primary school teacher for ten years before she decided to use her love of music and dance to set up her own Early Years music sessions. The parent and child classes she runs at Saltford Hall proved so popular that she now takes “Rhyme Time” into Nurseries several times a week too so that even more children can experience the fun and learning benefits of music based play.“Over the 8 years I’ve been doing this, I’ve built up a great range of instruments, puppets, and musical books” says Debby who clearly loves her job. “I like to keep the classes small and friendly so that the children get lots of individual attention and it’s not too noisy or scary for very little ones.”

Why not come along and join the fun?

Contact Debby on Tel. 01225-874821, or e-mail: enquiries@rhymetimewithdebby.com www.rhymetimewithdebby.com

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Woodland House Nursery Now Open

A sister nursery to Archfield House We care for children aged 0 to 5.

Conveniently located off Whiteladies Road behind the BBC and near the BRI and Bristol University.

Open 7am - 6pm.

0117 946 7145

We would love to show you around so please call or email: office@woodlandhousenursery.co.uk Woodland House Nursery,1 Woodland Road, Clifton BS8 1AU

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“Love, laughter and learning!”

Woodland House Nursery – New Beginnings for little ones in Clifton Nursery care in the centre of Bristol has been given a welcome boost with the introduction of Woodland House Nursery in Woodland Road, Clifton. Archfield House Nursery Limited has taken over the lease of the former Scallywags nursery and given it a complete overhaul.

Nursery head and Director, Rebecca Clevett told us “We leapt at the opportunity to transform the former Scallywags, and have made a substantial investment to re-establish nursery provision at the site which we can now offer to parents across the city.”

Archfield House Nursery has an enviable reputation in the city, voted as providing ‘outstanding nursery education’ by Ofsted in 2008. It is with this excellent reputation that they are transforming the Woodland House Nursery and working under the same management styles and ethos.

Woodland House Nursery currently has places available for 0-5 year olds. Why not contact them to arrange a time to look around their happy and forward-thinking nursery!

Tel: 0117 946 7145 office@woodlandhousenursery.co.uk

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Kathy is a reflexologist offering sessions in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. Kathy is a member of the IIR & the AOR. She has achieved post graduate qualifications in maternity & fertility, Vertical Reflexology, Advanced Reflexology Techniques and most recently Neuro Reflexology.

Kathy tells us how reflexology helps the clients she treats “I find reflexology can be beneficial to everyone, as it can maintain good health & well being, restores equilibrium and harmonises the body’s fine balance. Reflexology can be really effective with many conditions including maternity & fertility, stress & anxiety, musculo-skeletal issues, digestive disorders and hormonal in-balances, as well as many other conditions whether chronic or acute.

I advise people to try a session of reflexology and experience how they may benefit. I am extremely passionate about reflexology and the benefits it can bring, daily I see health improvements.”

To contact Kathy please call or visit her website T. 07834884107 www.kfreflexology.co.uk

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This wonderful and natural therapy helps the body restore equilibrium and harmonise the body’s fine balance. It can help with many of the discomforts throughout pregnancy – backache, pelvic pain, heart burn, constipation and oedema as well as other conditions, whether chronic or acute.

Please call or visit the website to discuss how I can help you.

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ActiVities

Out and about for christmas and new Year Our newest recruit, Rachel Shadbolt has been busy finding out what’s going on in and around Bristol for little ones and their families over the Holiday Season. Here are some of the best activities for you all to enjoy.

AVON VALLey rAILWAy Santa Specials – see website for dates and times, 29th Nov – 24th Dec www.avonvalleyrailway.org tel: 0117 9327296 HOrSeWOrLD Christmas meals – 2nd Dec to 18th Dec, Children’s Christmas Party for 3-9 year olds – 12th Dec 2009 Carol Service – 6th Dec www.horseworld.org.uk tel: 01275 832425 NOAH’S ArK ZOO fArM Nativity Plays – 5th, 12th & 19th Dec www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk tel: 01275 852606 SS greAT BrITAIN Christmas Lunch in the first Class Dining Saloon and opportunity to explore – December 16th Tickets cost £29.95 adult, £14.95 child Christmas Party – Dec 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th – includes a three-course dinner, plus music and casino – cost £49.50 A Victorian Christmas – Dec 5th & 12th gorgeous gift-making workshops, carols, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, plus father Christmas – included in admission price www.ssgreatbritain.org tel: 0117 9260680 LONgLeAT 5th Dec – Carol Singing Workshops 6th Dec – Santa fun run www.longleat.co.uk tel: 01985 844400

MOTIVATION – INTerNATIONAL DISABILITy CHArITy Motivation Winter Ball – feb 27th 2010, The Pump room, Bath £65 per ticket if booking and payment before 11th December 2009 www.motivation.org.uk tel: 01275 464012 WeST MIDLANDS SAfArI PArK 1st Dec – 24th Dec Santa Safari Party Caribbean Style at Christmas www.wmsp.co.uk tel: 01299 402114 THe MALL – CrIBBS CAuSeWAy Christmas Market & Winter Wonderland 12th November to 3rd January Christmas Lights Turn on – 12th November at 17:45 www.mallcribbs.com tel: 0117 9030303 BrISTOL OLD VIC 4th Dec to 23rd January – Hansel & gretel 15th Dec to 10th January – How cold my toes – for ages 2 and up www.bristololdvic.org.uk tel: 0117 9877877 CABOT CIrCuS Lights Turn On Thurs 12th November @ 5.30pm german Market in Quakers friars – 6pm www.cabotcircus.com tel: 0117 9529360 WeSTON SuPer MAre PLAyHOuSe 14th Dec to 10th Jan – Snow White www.theplayhouse.co.uk tel: 01934 645544

Why not enjoy a great day out and tell us all about your visit on www.handprintsmagazine.co.uk.

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Number Seven Boat Trips B ri s t o l

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If you are visiting Bristol or living in Bristol why not come along to the Harbourside and enjoy the views and history of Bristol with Number Seven Boat Trips We run boat trips regularly RIVER TRIPS FREE FOR UNDER 7’s AVAILABLE FOR FAMILY PARTIES

BrISTOL HIPPODrOMe 29th Nov – Chuckle Brothers, A Christmas Chuckle 11th Dec to 10th Jan – Snow White 13th Jan – 30th Jan – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk tel: 0117 3023333

Visit our website for timetable details and for more information

www.numbersevenboattrips.co.uk We offer the best value in public and private hire boat trips

Telephone 0117 929 3659 or 07976 554024

THeATre rOyAL BATH 1st Dec – 5th Dec – Disney’s Beauty & the Beast 17th Dec – 24th Jan – Sleeping Beauty www.theatreroyal.org.uk tel: 01225 448844 WOOKey HOLe Santa Land and Christmas Circus – selected dates between 21st Nov & 3rd Jan www.wookey.co.uk tel: 01749 672243 WeSTONBIrT ArBOreTuM 1st December – Lost reindeer Trail 5th December – Tree Dressing www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt tel: 01666 880220

GiVe THe GiFT oF PoTTeRY THis cHRisTMAs Hand painted pottery from Flying saucers makes perfect presents!!! if you have little ones then hand or footprints certainly make the ideal family gift. Why not get in early before the rush? You’ll be calmer and more creative and have your pottery back in plenty of time, helping you to avoid shopping nightmares later. For details of our Toddler Tuesday offer visit www.flyingsaucers.co.uk/dev /Toddler_Tuesdays/

Celebrating 10 successful years in Bristol!

CHrISTMAS MArKeT 14th November 1pm - 4pm The Old School rooms, Stoke gifford gIfTS & CrAfT fAIr fOr xMAS Sunday 15 November 2009 11am – 2.30pm emersons green Village Hall SOuTH gLOuCeSTerSHIre NCT NeArLy NeW SALe Sunday 22 November 2009 11.30am - 1.30pm Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre eMerSONS greeN PrIMAry SCHOOL CHrISTMAS fAIr friday 4th December, guest Avenue, emersons green SILVerHILL SCHOOL CHrISTMAS BIZArre Saturday 5th December 11am - 3pm Swan Lane, Winterbourne HeNLeAZe CHrISTMAS feSTIVAL Thurs 10th December 3pm-8.30pm

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Christmas & New Year breaks in North Devon Escape the seasonal stresses and come to North Hayne Farm for a festive break with extra sparkle, where children and parents are especially welcome.

Stay in one of our 7 well equipped character stone cottages, fully decorated and complete with a real Christmas tree.

Relax under the stars in your own private hot tub. Enjoy a range of one site holistic massage/beauty treatments, and join us for a ‘real nativity’ down at the children’s farm, with mulled wine, mince pies and a special visit from ‘Farmer Christmas’.

Relax and join us for a wonderful family Christmas/New Year break.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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Holiday on the North Devon Coast

Debutots in Bristol are also recruiting for grown up Drama Kings and Queens so if you think you have got what it takes to become a Debutots practitioner or party entertainer get in touch with Lucy.

You can find out more about Debutots classes and parties from lucy on 01454 612063 or email lucy@debutots.co.uk or look at our website www.debutots.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!

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

Only 2 hours from Bristol.

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

As recommended on Netmums.

northcote Manor Farm Holiday cottages north Devon Tel: 01271 882376 email: info@northcotemanorfarm.co.uk www.northcotemanorfarm.co.uk

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Does your child love stories and imaginary play? Could they help Brand New Bear meet his toy box friends or save the rainforest with Milly Macaw or even make lattes with a cow!

Anything is possible in the magical world of stories and at Debutots Early Years Drama we know how to nurture young imaginations so that through creative play, children can make sense of the very big world they live in.

Our popular classes are a blend of interactive storytelling and dramatic play designed to fire budding imaginations, build children’s self confidence and help develop their communication skills.

We have classes in venues in Bristol for children aged 6 months to 7 years and as the UK’s premier Dramain-Education provider we provide one off and termly sessions for your children’s centre, toddler group, nursery or pre-school or school. In 2009 we launched a brand new Childminder Support Through Story Programme © to meet the needs of the EYFS. Debutots’ also offers a unique party play package where children can adventure with Fairy Fuddle or Pirate Loopy Lulu amongst many others. (As recommended on netmums).

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directory nurseries & Pre-schools Axbridge

Knowle

Temple Meads

Notting Hill Day Nursery, Notting Hill Way, Weare, BS26 2JU - 01934 733393

Busy Bee Day Nursery, Knowle 0117 9775357

Buffer Bear Nursery, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol - 0117 9079935

Bitton

Sunshine Pre-School, St Gerard, Buller Rd, Knowle - 0117 9774170

Totterdown

Langford

Sydenham Rd Under 5’s, Jarman Hall, Sydenham Rd, Totterdown 0117 9074108

Bitton Pre-School, Church Lane, Bitton, Bristol - 0117 9326042

Brislington Abacus Day Nursery & Holiday Club, Emery Road - 0117 9772868

HoneyTree Day Nursery, The Corner House, Langford - 01934 708664

Long Ashton

Weston Super Mare Honey Tree Day Nursery - Weston General Hospital, Weston Super Mare 01934 708668

Hamilton Pre-School, Wick Lane 0117 9144471

Bristol Day Nursery, David Lloyd Tennis Centre, Ashton Road - 0117 9532830

Little Eagles Pre-School, Bath Road 0117 9775533

The Early Birds Neighbourhood Nursery, Hollis Close - 01275 395359

Village Pre-School, St Lukes Church Hall, Church Parade - 07798 501770

Westleaze Pre-School, Brook Close 01275 395533

St Georges Pre-School - Community Centre, Willow Close, St Georges 07527 636226

Chew Magna

Nailsea

Whitchurch

Magna Minors, 2 High Street, Chew Magna - 01275 333900

Golden Vally House Day Nursery, 18 Oaksley Grove - 01275 853304. info@gvhdn.co.uk

Sunshine Pre-School, School House, East Dundry Rd, Bristol - 0117 9774170

Clevedon ABC 123 Day Nursery, 114 Old Church Road, Clevedon - 01275 872706 Highdale Day Nursery, School Lane, Clevedon - 01275 872345 Little Clowns Day Nursery, 10 Queens Road, Clevedon - 01275 340069

Greenslade Pre-School Playgroup, Pound Lane - 01275 858359 Happy Hours Nursery, 9 Worcestor Gardens, Nailsea - 01275 790433

Portishead

St Andrews Sunbeams - 01275 879229

Brampton Pre-School, Brampton Way 01275 817834

Clutton

Hilltop Pre-School, St. Barnabas Centre, West Hill - 01275 390947

Little Star Nursery, Methodist Chapel, Bristol Rd, Farrington Gurney 01761 452142

Congresbury Inwood Nursery, Wrington Road 01934 876674 Secret Garden Nusery. The Barns, Brinsea Road - 01934 853350

Hartcliffe Gatehouse Nursery, The Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Road - 0117 9781708

Keynsham Groovy Monsters Nursery, Charlton Rd 0117 9860077‎ Treasure Island Pre-School, Elim Pentecostal Church, Balmoral Road 0117 9869902

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Honey Tree Day Nursery - 13 Stoke Road, Portishead - 01275 218573 The Coach House Nursery 01275 840000

Saltford Tiddlers Day Nursery, 480 Bath Rd, Saltford, Bristol - 01225 872088

Somerset Yew Trees Nursery - Axbridge 01934 750556

Southville Magic Roundabout Nursery, Coronation Road - 0117 9639800

Little Bears Day Nursery - 01934 642261

Whitchurch Under 5’s Pre-School, School Close - 01275 547453

Worle Little Starz Day Nursery - 89 Ebdon Rd, Worle - 07531 439465

Wraxall Charlton Nursery Ltd, 49 Charlton Drive 01275 810304

Yatton Stonecroft Day Nursery & Pre-school, 11 High St, Yatton – 01934 833717

childcare providers Elf Sitters - www.elfsitters.co.uk 0117 2309053 Nannies and Childcare www.nanniesandchildcare.co.uk Nanny Cover - www.nannycover.co.uk Norland Agency - 01225 787090

childminders

Stockwood

Ashton Vale

Abbeywood Tots Day Nursery, Stockwood Lane - 0117 9693990

Lindsay Hickery - Ashton Vale 0117 9639283

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BACKWeLL Tina Palmer - Backwell/Winford 07792 275675

BrISLINgTON Lisa Liminton - Brislington 0117 3738670

CLeVeDON Angela Pass - Clevedon - 01275 871207 Kathleen Hampton - Clevedon 01275 877292 Maria Wylde - Clevedon - 01275 549717

fAILAND Hannah Johnson - Failand 01275 391320

HeADLey PArK Debra Ward - Headley Park 0117 9782562

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Buttercup Bear Childminding - Knowle 0117 9096717

LONg ASHTON Elaine Tancell - Long Ashton 01275 393469

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New Daily Activity Programme!

Come join us for interactive fun from craft activities to cooking and creating your own masterpiece!

And even better its FREE!* Messy Monday

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Space Laser Saturday

Wacky Wednesday Things to do Thursday

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*Standard admission prices apply. Schedule may be subject to change, please confirm activities with your local centre.

Patchway Trading Estate 22 Concorde Road, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol BS34 5TB

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