Kingston, Richmond and Wimbledon Family Grapevine Summer 2014

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KINGSTON, RICHMOND AND WIMBLEDON | JUL - OCT 2014

Inside: • Win family tickets to Hobbledown Children’s adventure

park and farm • Reader discounts for Bounce Festival - Richmond’s ultimate family day out!

• Win a family ticket to Moominsummer Madness at the Polka Theatre • A Thorpe Park voucher • and much more.......

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The Kingston, Richmond and Wimbledon Family Grapevine Area

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Well Summer is finally here and it seems like it should be a hot one! It is lovely to be able to get outside and enjoy time with our little ones with the odd ice cream thrown in for good measure!

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I had some great feedback from the Spring issue regarding the “What’s On” section and also the competitions, so thank you to everyone for taking the time to get in touch. I do love hearing from you, it is always good to hear your ideas and thoughts.

Once again we have some great prizes up for grabs from our competitions, so make sure you enter for your chance to win! We also have competitions which run from the website/facebook page from time to time so please keep an eye on those too.

Niki

Wishing you all a great Summer.

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Niki Hammond - Editor Tel: 020 8123 8248 Email: nikih@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk Web: www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/kingston-richmond-wimbledon

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A-Z Children’s Activities........... 40-47 Local Services .................................. 3-4 A-Z Support and Services............. 4-6 Montessori Schools & Ante, Postnatal, Babies..................6-7 Nurseries...............................................15 Childcare, Nannies ......................... 7-8 Children’s Centres .............................15 Day Care Nurseries .................... 13-14 Gifts & Keepsakes................................ 7

Party Pages .................................. 21-23 Preschools & Playgroups.......... 14-15 Preschoolers Activities,

Holiday Activites......................... 19-20 Art, Dance, Music, Sport etc.... 11-13 Independent Schools................ 16-17 Soft Play Venues.................................20 Local Businesses ............................. 3-4 Toddlers Timetable ......................9-10 Language Classes..............................18 Tutoring......................................... 17-19

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Features 15

Catch a balls, helping children develop ball handling skills Summer Reading Challange

Information on the wraparound care offered at local schools

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What’s On in the local area

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Local Businesses and Services Family Photography

Storme Sabine Photography, 07967 606227

Ann Charles Photography, 020 8355 1502

Surrey Video Services, Capture that special event on film, 01372 273527

Bhakti Arts Photography, 020 8682 4588

Sweet Bambini, Newborn and Maternity Photography by Maria Murray, 01256 396 874

Charlotte Rushton Photography, 07979 646010 Desi Fontaine Studios, 020 8878 4348 Earlybird Photography, 020 8898 1841 Ewe and Us Photographic, In your Home, 01932 785533

Theresa Kidsphotography, Maternity, Newborn, baby and toddler photo sessions, 07918 584596 Tina Bolton Photography, 07976 302937 Tobias Key Photography, 0845 094 5496

Gerald Cooper Photography, Hampton Hill, 020 8979 4942 Helen Jones Photography, 07973 841476

U.N.I. Photography-Professional portrait photography from 40! 10% off-code GV10, 07817 851590

James Bignell Photography, 07740 861 342

Vaughan Ives Photography, 07770 523523

Kevin White Studio, Surbiton, 020 8399 6097

Venture Photography, 020 8605 1212 Victoria B Photography, Kingston, 07909 177049

KJ Photographic, Contemporary Family Photography, 07771 648 111

Zoom Photography, 020 8546 4636

Kristal Photography, 0208 439 7898

Gifts and Keepsakes

Little Face Photos, 020 8340 5011

Pencil sketch portraits of your children, pets, homes etc, hand-drawn for you, 020 8979 7426

Maria Murray Photography, for Babies and Older Children, 01256 396 874 Nat Gueris Photography, 07866 119295

Children’s Hairdressers

Robin Farquhar-Thomson, Photographer, 020 7350 0312

Elements Mini Me, Childrens Hairdressing, 020 8943 5164

Sandi Friend, Photography, 07802 579 193

What About Me? Children’s Hair Salon, Wimbledon, 020 8544 0888

Theresa Kidsphotography Theresa Olesen is a family photographer and a mother of three preschool children. Within the past six years she has lived and worked as a family photographer in Hong Kong and Singapore.

She recently moved to Kew where she has continued her work as a family photographer alongside taking care of her children.

Theresa specialises in maternity, newborn and baby photography; particularly newborns which are her great passion, as she loves to capture that first moment of life and turn it into a memory that can be kept forever.

Most photo sessions take place in her comfortable natural light studio at her home in Kew, where she has plenty of props and toys for babies all ages. For fast moving toddlers it is also possible to do an outdoor photo session in the Kew area (weather permitting).

A photo session is not only about the end result, but also about the process. A relaxed atmosphere is therefore very important to Theresa and her sessions always allow time for feeding and cuddling. She puts great emphasis on discussing with parents what they would like in terms of style, colours, setting etc. in order to provide a great experience and outstanding pictures.

If you would like to book a session with Theresa, please contact her on 07918 584596 or olesen.theresa@gmail.com

Theresa Kidsphotography Maternity, Newborn, Baby and Toddler photo sessions Studio photo session: • 1-2 hours • 15 edited pictures (high resolution soft copy) £130 DISCOUNT FOR NEWBORNS: • Studio session 2-4 hours • 15 edited pictures (high resolution soft copy) £100 (Baby must be less than 21 days old) All photo sessions take place at my studio in Kew Call / email to book your session 07918584596 / Olesen.theresa@gmail.com

www.theresa-kidsphotography.com Please tell advertisers you found them in the “Grapevine”

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Local Businesses • A-Z Support and Services Local Information Offices

Hampton Library, 020 8734 3347 Hampton Wick Library, 020 8977 1559

Citizens Advice Bureau, Hampton, 020 8941 8330 Ethnic Minorities Advocacy Group, 020 8332 2911 Kingston Council, out of hours emergencies, 020 8547 5757 Kingston Council, Switchboard, 020 8547 5757 Merton Council, Social Services, 020 8545 4201 Richmond Council Children’s Information Service, 020 8831 6298 Richmond Council for Voluntary Services, 020 8255 8505 Richmond Council Switchboard, 020 8891 1411 Richmond Council, Out of Hours Emergencies, 020 8891 2442

Citizens Advice Bureaux Citizens Advice Bureau, Richmond, 020 8940 2501 Citizens Advice Bureau, Sheen, 020 8876 1513 Citizens Advice Bureau, Twickenham, 020 8892 5917

Kew Library, 020 8734 3352 Kingston Library, 020 8547 5006 Merton Library Services, 020 8545 3783 New Malden Library, 020 8547 5006 Raynes Park Library, 01159 293388 Richmond Council, Library Services, 020 8891 6100 Richmond Information and Reference Library, 020 87343308 Southfields Library, 020 8780 1945 Surbiton Library, 020 8547 5006 Teddington Library, 020 8734 3304 Tolworth Community Library, 020 8547 5006 Tudor Drive Library, Kingston, 020 8547 5006 Twickenham Library, 020 8734 3340 West Barnes Library, 01159 293388 Whitton Library, 020 8734 3343

The Rocking Horse, Kingston, 020 8542 4666 The Toy Station, Richmond, 020 8940 4896

Schoolwear Easy To Name, Mail Order Labels, 01635 298326 Labels4kids, because Kids lose stuff, 0845 644 0258 National Schoolwear Centre, Tolworth, 020 8786 2211 Stuck On You Labels, 0845 456 0014

Dancewear On Pointe, for all your ballet needs, 020 8876 0300

Bereaved Parents and Family Members

MAPS - Group for parents/carers of Special needs children, 020 8546 7711 6378 Playgroup Network Richmond, 020 8891 3882

Child and Family Support and Advice Child and Family Consultation Centre, Richmond, 020 8355 1984 Children’s Legal Centre, 30 mins Free Advice from Lawyers, 0808 802 0008 Contact a Family, SW London, 020 8543 9068 Family Information Service, Richmond, 020 8831 6298 Home-Start, support for those with under 5’s, 020 8296 0654 Parent Line, 0808 800 2222

Cruise Bereavement, Richmomd, 020 8785 4415

Refugee Action, help finding schools, doctors, benefits, etc, 020 8547 0115

MAMA Academy, 07917 162306

Re-Unite International Child Abduction Centre, 01162 556234

Wimbledon Library, 01159 293388

SANDS Stillbirth and Neonatal Death, Surrey Helpline, 07817 410075

Children’s Toys and Gifts

Saying Goodbye Service, Kingston, 020 8547 1552

Richmond Legal Advice Service, 020 8891 2105

Carers Support

Twickenham Family Support Centre, Tues 3.30-4.45pm age 0-12, 020 8894 5046

Play inside out, Teddington, 020 8614 5628

ADHD Richmond, a support group for all those concerned with the condition, 07768 600706

Children and Young People’s Social Care

The Little Five, embroidered hand and footprints, 07989 276034

Kingston Carers Network, Support and Advice, 020 3031 2757

Kingston Council, Social Services, 020 8547 5757

Libraries

Happicraft, Twickenham, 020 8892 5262

Donald Hope Library, Colliers Wood, 01159 293388 Ham Library, 020 8734 3354 Hampton Hill Library, 020 8734 3320

Bleeding in early pregnancy - is it dangerous?

by Dr Lida Anwari MD consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician at +richmond practice Almost 20% of pregnant women experience some vaginal bleeding in the early stages of their pregnancy, and it is unlikely that this bleeding will harm your pregnancy or your baby. However bleeding may also be a warning that indicates a miscarriage. Bleeding usually happens at the same time as the period would be due and may last for one or more days. You may notice it while using the toilet.

There are a several reasons for bleeding, some of which are harmless: • breakthrough bleeding - hormones controlling the menstrual cycles triggering bleeding • implantation bleeding - the fertilized egg implanting into your uterus can cause bleeding • cervix softening and the raw area that forms (cervical erosion or ectropion) • bleeding related to pelvic organ infection, or a cervical polyp - these may result in contact bleeding, for instance during sex.

Bleeding in early pregnancy is common, but it is particularly important that you let your doctor or midwife know if you experience it. They may suggest you see them for an early pregnancy assessment check.

Your doctor or midwife will try to establish the cause of your bleeding by: • testing your blood or urine to check the pregnancy hormone level • examining your cervix to check that it is closed and not eroded • performing an ultrasound scan to check baby’s well-being Unfortunately, early pregnancy bleeding can be a sign of a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy and/or, more rarely, a molar pregnancy.

Ectopic pregnancy can cause bleeding and pain, however, it is an usual pregnancy complication. You should discuss these problems with your doctor or midwife. Although it is sometimes difficult to work out why minor bleeding happens, there is a good chance that all is well and your baby is fine if the bleeding is light and settles down in a day or two.

When to consult your doctor or midwife? if you experience bleeding while pregnant if you feel upper right abdominal pain or contractions if you suspect your baby stopped moving +richmond practice offers private specialist family care with multilingual GPs, paediatricians and gynaecologists. Dr Lida Anwari is a private gynaecologist and obstetrician at +richmond practice, providing wide range of services, including check-ups, pregnancy care and fertility services. To book an appointment with one of our female consultants visit www.richmondpractice.co.uk or call 020 8940 5009.

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A-Z Support and Services Children with Disabilities

Domestic Abuse, Support and Advice

Babysitting and family support for children with autism and other special needs, 07769 116382

Domestic Violence Agencies, 020 8831 6175

Companion Cycling for special needs children in Bushy Park, 07961 344545

Kingston Refuge, Advice services for domestic violence, 020 8390 8431 Merton Refuge, safety for women & children who are victims of domestic violence, 020 8542 8791

Family Support Services, Kingston, 020 8547 6524 Horizon, Computers for children with disabilities, Richmond, 020 8831 6060

Family Law Bridge Burke Solicitors, Family Law Solicitors that you can trust, 020 8972 8018

Participation Officer for Disabled Children and Young People in Kingston, 020 8547 6215

Morrisons Solicitors, Teddington, 020 8943 1441

Richmond Advice and Information on Disability RAID, 020 8831 6070

Morrisons Solicitors, Wimbledon, 020 8971 1020

Tuesday Special Club 0-5yrs, 10am12pm, Warren Park Children’s Centre, Kingston, 020 8547 6567

Trelfa & Co Solicitors, Hampton Hill, 020 8941 1249

Warren Park After School Club, Kingston, 8-18 yrs, 020 8547 6523

First Aid Training for Parents and Carers

Children with Reading or Learning Difficulties Babysitting and family support for children with autism and other special needs, 07769 116382

ABC Kickstart First Aid & Training, 07706 243747 Ashden Resuscitation, resuscitation training, 07981 056571

BIG, ABA therapy for children with Autism, 01483 206996

Baby Steps - First Aid, Weaning & Baby Massage courses, 07796 942771

Bruce Picton, Chartered Educational Psychologist, 020 8943 0253

Easy to follow Paediatric First Aid Training for parents and professionals, 020 8398 1428

Companion Cycling for special needs children in Bushey Park, 07961 344545 Cope Consultants, 020 8763 1707

Helps separating couples resolve * Property and financial issues * Pensions * Children arrangements

Helplines

See website for details: www.jilltrelfa.co.uk or telephone 020 8941 1249 email jt@jilltrelfa.co.uk

Childline, 0800 1111 NSPCC, 0808 800 5000 Surbiton Police Station, 020 8399 1212

Trelfa & Co Solicitors 28 Cranmer Road, Hampton Hill, Middlesex, TW12 1DW

Hospitals Kingston Hospital, with 24 hour casualty department, 020 8546 7711

NHS Health Centres and Clinics for Children Alexander House Wimbledon, Private Medical Practice, 020 8543 9098 Brunswick Health Centre, Surbiton, 020 8390 5321 Churchill Medical Centre, Kingston, 020 3435 4659 Kingston Clinical Commissioning Group, 020 8339 8000 Langley Heath Centre, Surbiton, 020 8390 9996 Manor Drive Health Centre, 020 8329 9920

Merton Clinical Commissioning Group, 020 3668 1221 Merton Doctors Surgeries, 020 8335 1400 NHS 111 service if you need medical help/advice but it’s not a medical emergency, 111 Princes Road Surgery, Wimbledon, 020 8542 2827 Richmond Clinical Commissioning Group, a healthier Richmond for everyone, 020 8734 3000 Richmond Practice, Private Doctors Service, 020 8940 5009 Toothbeary, My Child’s Dentist, 020 8831 6870

R E D I, First Aid Training for Parents At Home, 020 7610 0710

St Johns Ambulance, 0844 770 4800

Emma Howis, Independent Speech and Language Therapist, 07884 025721

The Parent Company, First Aid for Babies and Children, 0845 094 4220

Fostering and Adoption

George Crowther, Independent advice, 01737 243286

Adoption and Fostering Team Kingston, 020 8547 6034

Horizon, Computers for children with disabilities, Richmond, 020 8831 6060 MAPS - Group for parents/carers of Special needs children, 020 8546 7711 x6378

Preschool Home Teaching Scheme for additional needs, Merton, 020 8545 4817

MEDIATION

BY SPECIALIST DIVORCE SOLICITOR

Safe and Sound, Paediatric First Aid Courses, 020 8445 8998

Dyslexia Association for Merton, 020 8682 0773

Participation Officer for Disabled Children and Young People in Kingston, 020 8547 6215

Morden Road Health Visitors, SW19, 020 8540 1380 Patrick Doody Health Visitors Clinic, SW19, 020 8254 8310 Richmond Health Visitors, 0208 714 4069 School Nurses, Kingston Nurses are based at Hawks Rd Clinic, 020 8546 1115

Kingston Adoption Team, 020 8547 6042 Kingston Information for Step Parent Adoption, 020 8547 6042 National Fostering Agency, 01895 200300 Richmond Council adoption service, 020 8891 7754

Health Helplines

Project for Children with Special Needs, Richmond, 020 8831 6175

Action for Sick Children, 020 8542 4848

Richmond Music Trust, providing instrumental tuition to pupils, 020 8538 3866

HELP, Phone support for after traumatic births, 020 8241 3483

Speech Works, Private Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy, Richmond, 07768 895566

Health Visitors and School Nurses

Stepping Stones Down Syndrome Support Group, 07541 572474

Health Visitors, Hawks Road Clinic, Kingston, 020 8546 1115

The Project for Children with Special Needs, Richmond, 020 8831 6175

Health Visitors, Roselands Clinic, 020 8942 0800

The Asthma Society, 0800 121 62 44

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A-Z Support and Services • Ante/Postnatal One Parent Families Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline, free confidential service, 0808 802 0925 Holiday Endeavour for Lone Parents, 01302 728791 Lond Parent London Gingerbread, 0800 018 4318 Lone Parent Advisor, 020 8250 4600 National Council for One Parent Families, 0800 108 5026 Richmond and Twickenham Gingerbread, 020 8715 0026

Parenting Courses and Support Concious Parenting, 020 8943 3163 Cope Consultants, 020 8763 1707 Family Lives, helping parents to deal with the changes, 0808 800 2222 Mortlake Family Support centre, Parenting Courses, 020 8876 7294 Parenting Courses in Twickenham, 020 8892 5258 Parenting Courses at Surbiton Community Church, 020 8391 1100 The Parent Practice, parenting courses, SW London, 020 8673 3444

Registered Children’s Complementary Therapists Angela Yates, Alternative Therapies, 020 7573 5264 Janice Everitt, Paediatric Homeopath in Wimbledon, 07711 701334 Marie McLaughlin, Homeopath, 020 8543 6942 Natural Nutrition, tailor made nutrition and lifestyle advice, 020 8871 2181

Kathryn Dickie, Speech and Language Therapist, 020 8397 0663 Speech Works, Private Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy, Richmond, 07768 895566 Susan Sheridan, Independent Speech and Language Therapist, 020 8542 6766

Young People’s Advice and Support Alcohol Services in Kingston and Richmond, 020 8940 1160 Connexions, Kingston Upon Thames, Information, Advice & Support for 1319yr olds, 020 8410 4105

Relate, Kingston, Confidential counselling relating to family issues, 020 8549 3318 Relate, Richmond, Confidential counselling relating to family issues, 020 8940 8578 Relate, Wimbledon, Confidential counselling relating to family issues, 0300 003 3225 Richmond Counselling Service, 020 8948 7881

Gentle Birth Practitioner, SW18, 020 8874 4039 Hypno Birthing, Richmond, Wimbledon & Kingston, 07903 597602 Private Antenatal Courses, Midwife Led, Kingston, 020 8949 9040

BabyCalm - help parents understand why their baby cries and how to calm them, 07715 621773

Alastair McAvoy, Experienced Personal Trainer, at home or outdoors, 07792 494034

Kamilia Private Postnatal Care, 07837 708168

EarthLife, Yoga, Kew, 020 8940 0888 HA Fitness, Personal trainer, Wimbledon, 07941 851778 Jamie Lloyd Personal Trainer, 07949 162554 Lavender Therapies, Pregnancy Yoga, Hampton, 020 8941 6447 Maternally Fit, Fitness for pregnancy and beyond - taught by specialised physios, 07788 650 802 Mobile massage - Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports and Pregnancy tailor made to you, 07961 503388 Mum2b Ltd, personal home trainer, 07814 004501

SundaraMama Pregnancy Yoga, 07989 708178 YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747 YogaBellies for Pregnancy, Mondays 3pm & 6pm, Richmond, 07530 280789

Antenatal Groups and Support Eating for Pregnancy, Telephone Advice Line, 0845 130 3646 MAMA Academy - educates mums and midwives throughout pregnancy, 07917 162306 Teddington Midwives, 07841 065936

Speech, Drama and Communication Skills

The Baby Care Company, 1st and 2nd baby preparation classes, 020 7228 1041

Emma Howis, Independent Speech and Language Therapist, 07884 025721

Yoga classes for pregnancy, birth preparation & postnatal with babies, Wimbledon, 07976 705840

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Birthwork Birthing Pools, 01252 821706

Antenatal Exercise and Relaxation

Personal Trainer at Home, Surbiton & Kingston area, 07986 764365

Mediation in Divorce, 020 8891 6860

Birthing pool 150 for total hire includes personal liner, 01306 888327

Postnatal Groups and Support

Nargis, Cranial Osteopath in Teddington, 020 8977 8700

Marriage Care, marriage preparation, relationship counselling and more, 020 7371 1341

Arezou Namazy, Private Midwife working in Surrey and London, 07837 708168

Insight, advice for young people including teenage pregnancy, 020 8687 5226

MuTu System, Body confidence for Mums, 01326 741130

Relationship Counselling and Support

Midwives Doulas and Birth Support

Postnatal Exercise and Relaxation

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This is good news for advertisers as a longer shelf life represents good value for money when considering your advertising budget.

Contact Niki for more information, nikih@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk or 020 8123 8248

La Leche League, Kingston, 3rd Fri of the month, Canbury Park Pavilion 10am-12pm, 020 8404 3821 La Leche League, friendly breastfeeding support, Wimbledon Group, 07414 490 090

Nursery Decorations Carlie Duggan Murals, 07855 108177

Appleyoga, Wimbledon, 0845 643 7027

Muraldesign, creating stunning interior and exterior walls, 07974 574534

Buggyfit Postnatal Exercise Classes, Bushy Park, Teddington, 07966 251 852

Nappies

Buggyfit Postnatal Exercise classes, Richmond and Twickenham, 07752 630440 The Personal Training Centre, Kids come too, Teddington, 020 8943 5353

Baby and Toddler Sleep Problems Nargis, Cranial Osteopath in Teddington, 020 8977 8700

Breastfeeding, Weaning Help and Support Breastfeeding drop-in, The Welcare Centre, Twickenham, Tues 1.30-3.00, termtime, Number not known La Leche League, 1st Friday of the month, New Malden Childrens Centre, 1-3pm, 020 8404 3821

Kingston & Merton Real Nappy Network, 07949 628148 Nappy Valley, for nearly new baby items and equipment, 07515 890955 Saffys Nappies, Local Mummy Offering Free Cloth Nappy Advice, 07817 384075 TotsBots, award winning reusable nappies, 0141 778 7486

Maternity Wear Bumps and Bundles, Quality New & Used Store, Hampton, 020 8941 4444 Funky Mama, Barnes home based maternity wear, 07767 827830

Birth Registration and Ceremonies Alternative Ceremonies, Baby Naming, 01372 843757

FREE* Entry at THORPE PARK Resort

*When accompanied by a full paying adult

Voucher *If the holder of this voucher buys a fully priced adult ticket to THORPE PARK, then s/he may take with him/her one other person who will enter THORPE PARK on the same day free of charge. Visitors under 12 years must be accompanied by a person 16 years of age or over. Visitors under 1 metre in height enter the Park free of charge. Only one Voucher per person and per transaction. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. Voucher must be surrendered. Photocopies not accepted. Restrictions apply to certain rides and attractions. This Voucher is valid until 09.11.2014, EXCLUDING 11.10.2014 - 01.11.2014.

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Babies • Nannies, Babysitters and Au Pairs Baby Yoga

Britain’s Favourite Babysitters

Appleyoga - Baby Yoga, Wimbledon, 0845 643 7027

Capture the memories…

Our fine hand-crafted casts reflect every beautiful and unique detail of your little one’s hands and feet in bronze or silver resin, real bronze, sterling silver or glass.

Baby Massage and Baby Yoga Courses, Richmond borough, 07751 467175

• Daytime and evening bookings - even at short notice • Experienced childcare professionals • Thorough continuous vetting process

EarthLife, Yoga 3 Years+, Kew, 020 8940 0888 Open Door Community Centre, Baby Yoga, Wimbledon, 020 8871 8174

For a FREE booking fee credit, visit us at www.sitters.co.uk and quote code FGV1FREE.

YMCA Wimbledon, YogaBugs 2-11yrs, 020 8542 9055

If you’d like to discuss your childcare needs, call Sitters on 08447 367 367.

Yoga classes for pregnancy, birth preparation & postnatal with babies, Wimbledon, 07976 705840

TRUSTED IN CHILDCARE SINCE

1967

Childcare Advice Choices in Childcare, 01737 850212 Kingston Council, Children’s information Service, 020 8547 6582

Lily, 2 months

Capture the magical bond between siblings of all ages with our exquisite ‘Holding Hands’ casts.

Merton Children’s Information Service, 020 8545 3800 Sebbie 3 years and Esmé 3 months

Gift Vouchers available. Prices from £300 per pair of casts, inclusive of home casting session and delivery.

07515 678 280 info@imagecasting.co.uk

www.imagecasting.co.uk

Richmond Council Family Information Service, 020 8831 6298 Simply Childcare, 020 7701 6111

Creches Busy Bees Nursery, David Lloyd Centre Raynes Park, 020 8543 1711 Greenacres Creche, Hampton 3months-5Yrs, 0208 941 1493 Munchkin Club, 9-12.30 or 1-3pm, North Kingston Centre, 020 8547 6743

Baby Mementoes

Signature Prints, Stunning handmade fine silver jewellery, 01932 860 380

A Cast in Time, 01733 296990​

Smallprint, the originators in fingerprint jewellery, 020 8224 7268

Anne Taylor Designs, 020 8748 9279 Baby Prints, the hand and foot cast specialists, 0208 422 3481

Sticky Little Prints, creating beautiful keepsakes that last forever, 01493 742 081

Big Stitch, turn children’s drawings into embroidered gifts, 01932 429903

Timeless Casting, baby foot and hand casts, 01932 761681

Charlotte Ashenden Portraits, 07876 363 096

Wrightson and Platt, 020 7639 9085

Feet-1st, castings in your own home, 020 8835 2056

Baby and Toddler Equipment

First Impressions, Foot and hand castings in your home, 020 8346 8666 Ickle Print, Fingerprint Jewellery, 07766 554549 Image Casting, 07515 678280 Little Impressions, beautiful castings, 020 8674 4068 Little Me, Fingerprint Jewellery, 0844 504 5537 Pamela Lloyd-Jones, Portrait Artist, 020 8993 5697 Pastel Print, Fingerprint Silver Jewellery and Giftware, 020 8894 6254 Philippa Herbert, Fine casting of baby hands and feet, 020 8769 4757 Pottery Café, Richmond, 020 8744 3000

Night Nannies, flexible overnight care for newborn babies, 020 7731 6168 Simply Childcare, 020 7701 6111 Sitters, for day and evening babysitters with professional childcare experience, 08447 367367 Smiley Faces, babysitting solutions during daytime and evenings, 020 8707 0798 Smiley Faces, Mobile Creches, 020 8707 0798

Nannies and Au Pairs Abbeville Nannies, 020 7627 3352 ABC Au Pairs, 01903 202860 Absolute Childcare, Absolute Piece of Mind, 020 8150 0017 After School Nannies, 020 8871 2211

Tolworth Recreation Centre Creche, 020 8391 7910

A-One Au Pairs and Nannies, 0800 298 8807

Virgin Active, Kingston 6weeks - 5Yrs, 020 8481 6000

Applejack Nannies Ltd, 020 8878 9181

Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330 YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747 YMCA Wimbledon, Drop & Shop for Under 5’s, 020 8542 9055

Bumps and Bundles, Quality New & Used Store, Hampton, 020 8941 4444

Childminders and Babysitting

Growbaby, charity supplying baby clothes and equipment, 020 8339 0372

Babysitting and family support for children with autism and other special needs, 07769 116382

Little Stars, baby equipment hire, 020 8621 4378

Choices in Childcare, 01737 850212

Mothercare, Kingston, 0208 541 4575

Little Print Jewellery, 07905 920882

The Springhealth Leisure Club, Richmond, 020 8940 0561

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In Trust Babysitting Service, 020 8395 0796

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Buy or sell used baby and kids goods 0-6years, www.mum2mummarket. co.uk

Jane’s Profesional Daycare, 020 8546 3828

Baby and Toddlerwear Bumps and Bundles, Quality New & Used Store, Hampton, 020 8941 4444

Like Minders, providing safe, trustworthy and reliable babysitters, 0844 879 7189

Equator Sun, Australian UV Protectective Swim/Beachwear, 01932 230907

Littlescallys Babysitting Agency.

Professional and reliable sitters, 07752 630440

Kew Giggle Childminders, Excellent home from home care, 07932 766263

Astor International Recruitment Agency, 0208 88 88 144 Au Pairs 4 U Agency, 07719 928460 Au Pairs by Pebbles, 0207 158 0328 Brilliant Nannies dedicated and meticulous placement agency, 0203 286 8208 Buttons Nanny Agency, London Branch, 0208 567 3112 Buttons, Qual Nannies Full/part and Temp Wimbledon & Surrey, 0208 644 7001 Cherry Blossom Childcare, specialist childcare recruitment agency, 01483 725623 Childcare International Ltd, 0800 652 0020 Childhood Nannies, 020 7868 2209 Choices Direct, experienced Au-pair and Nanny Agency, 020 8371 8647 Choices in Childcare, 01737 850212 Deearna’s Maternity Agency, 24-7 supplying maternity nurses and night nannies, 01252 351076 Eden Childcare, 0207 471 6000 Enchanted Childcare, 01883 330890

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Nannies and Aupairs Nannies and Au Pairs continued

Nannies of St James, for nannies, maternity nurses & other household staff, 0845 658 1961

Euro Pair Agency, 01553 618985

Nannies Unlimited, 01737 643918

Everyday Angels, Special Needs Care, 020 8785 5600

Nanny Tax, 020 3137 4401

Forget-me-not nannies, covering Surrey, Middlesex & Hampshire, 07557445755 / 01932 79954

Nappy Valley Nannies, 020 8946 5320

NannyPaye, 0845 466 0044 Newborn Nannies, 01689 898484

Gina’s Nannies, Wimbledon, 020 8542 7503

Night Nannies, flexible overnight care for newborn babies, 020 7731 6168

Greycoat Lumleys - Setting the Standard in Recruitment, 020 7233 9950

Nutkins Nannies, professionals with the personal touch, 01932 565623

Happy Home Childcare, 020 7824 5225 Heart Nannies, personal service at competitive prices in London and Surrey, 020 3305 6541 Heavenly Au Pairs, 0333 800 8085 Hullabaloo Kids, 020 8785 0415 Hummingbird Nannies covering Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire. Call Lin today, 01276 537959 Hungarian Au Pair Agency, 020 8399 8663 Imperial Nannies, 020 7795 6220 Independence Childcare, Independent nanny agency, 020 8390 3486 Just Help, Temp and Permanent Nannies and Au Pairs, 01460 30775 Larah Au-Pairs, help with housework and childcare, 01932 341704 Littlescallys Nanny and Babysitting Agency, Friendly Professional Service, 07752 630440

One World Nannies, nanny agency offering a bespoke and personal service, 07718 968484 Peek a Boo Childcare, 020 3167 0926

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Riverside Childcare, for nannies, tutors, training and emergency childcare, 020 7374 6363 Rockmybaby is London’s only 24/7 fully virtual online nanny agency & babysitting, 07528 155316 Select Nannies, covering your area, 01932 852735 Simply Childcare, 020 7701 6111 Taxing Nannies, Nanny Payroll Service, 020 8882 6847 Temporary Nannies, for all your household requirements on a temporary basis, 0845 658 1961

Lulu Nannies is a specialist chic childcare placement agency surrounding London, 07814 707425

The London Nanny Company, 0207 3610 011

Maternal Response, maternity nurses,emergency childcare, 0845 838 2885

The Nannysharers, 020 8879 7675

Mortimer Nannies, covering the South East, 07793 502483

• Short-term Summer • Au Pairs

Pure Nannies, outstanding Nannies throughout London, Surrey and Sussex, 01293 862741

The Housekeeping Agency Surrey.

Providing housekeepers, nanny-Hk’s & couples, 01483 727391

Millenium Aupairs and Nannies, 020 8241 9752

• Long term Au Pairs • for the academic year

Premier Nannies, Nannies/Babysitting, 020 8339 0298

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The Nanny Agency, 01428 714410 Tigerlily Childcare Agency, Middlesex & North West London, 0208 861 0512 Tigerlily Childcare Agency, Surrey, 020 33940593 Tinies South West London Nanny, A World of Childcare, 0208 642 8866 Wimbledon Nannies, 020 8947 4666

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Distributed within Kingston, Richmond and Wimbledon areas

Toddlers Timetable Toddlers Monday am

Dickerage Adventure Playground, 0-5yrs 10-12am New Malden, 020 8942 1707

Avondale Gym Club, Surbiton, 020 8399 3386 Come and Play Group, Teddington 9.45 11.45am, 020 8977 7014

Fairfield Playbox, Parent & Baby group Kingston, 10-11.30am, 020 8546 3213

Dads & Littluns Christ the King Ch Hall Wimbledon Park 10-12, 0208 870 1403

Kiddy Winks, Raynes Park Methodist Church, 10am, 020 8946 1353

GEMS Playgroup, Richmond, 10-11 45am, 020 8404 1112

Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn Parent & Toddler Group 0-5yrs Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3.00pm, 020 8543 4356

German Deutsche Playgroup, Ham Mondays 10.15am-12noon, 020 8332 1036

Little Fish, Teddington 10-11.30am, 020 8977 1415

Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn Parent & Toddler Group 0-5yrs Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3.00pm, 020 8543 4356

Oasis Parent & Toddler, Surbiton Methodist Church, 10-11.30am, 020 8390 4598

Monday Mini Play, 0 to 4yrs, 10am 12am Twickenham United Reformed Church Hall, 07879 606852 Oasis Parent/Carer and Toddler Group, Mon 9.45 - 11.30am, 020 8288 8866 Our Lady Immaculate, Tolworth, 9-11.30am, 020 8391 2911

Open Door, Teddington Baptist Church 10.-11.30, under 2.5yrs, 020 8977 8000 Our Lady Immaculate, Tolworth, 9-11.30am, 020 8391 2911 Playwell Toddler Group, Merton Park Baptist Church, 10am-12pm, 020 8644 5454

Parent and Toddler, Twickenham, 2hr sessions 9.30-3pm, 020 8898 1301

Scallywags Parent and Toddler Playgroup from 0 - 3yrs, 10-11.30am, Merton Park, 020 8542 3427

Sally Ann Toddler Group, 9:30am 11:30am. Wimbledon, 020 8542 4197 Scallywags Toddlers Club 9:50 -11.45am, St Matthias Church, Richmond, 07963 731548

Scallywags Toddlers Club 9:50 -11.45am, St Matthias Church, Richmond, 07963 731548

St Lukes Tiddlers and Toddlers, Wimbledon, 9.45-11.15am, 020 8947 5315

Scribblers, Hampton Methodist Church, Percy Rd, 9.30-11.30, 07855 259005

St Mary’s Adult and Toddler Group, Garden Hall Wimbledon, 9.30-11am, 020 8946 2605

St Augustines Church, Whitton 9.1511.15pm, 020 8894 2120

St Raphaels Church, Kingston, 9.3011.30am, 020 8541 4999

Teddington Methodist Tuesday Tots drop in baby & toddler group 9:3011:30, 020 8894 1877

Toddlers Monday pm Canbury Park One O’Clock Club, 0-5yrs, 1-3pm, Kingston, 0208 546 32589

Tots and Carers, Langley Road Baptist Church, Surbiton, 9.30-11.30, 020 8255 9624

Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn Parent & Toddler Group 0-5yrs Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3.00pm, 020 8543 4356

Tuesday Special Club 0-5yrs, 10am12pm, Warren Park Children’s Centre, Kingston, 020 8547 6567

Mums and Toddlers, Whitton Methodist Church 1-3pm, 020 8898 1586

Windmill Playgroup 9:15-11:15am, Kew, 020 8274 9937

Toddlers Tuesday pm

Oasis, Under 5’s, 1.30-3pm St Mary’s Church, Hampton, 020 8979 3071

Canbury Park One O’Clock Club, 0-5yrs, 1-3pm, Kingston, 0208 546 32589

Parent and Toddler, Twickenham, 2hr sessions 9.30-3pm, 020 8898 1301 Pip and Jims Toddler Group, Kerswell Hall, Whitton, 020 8894 9685

Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn Parent & Toddler Group 0-5yrs Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3.00pm, 020 8543 4356

Playgroup at Methodist Church Hall, Whitton, 1.30-3.30pm, 020 8894 3123

Midweek Minnows, The Green, Twickenham 1.45-3.15pm, 020 8894 2513

Toddlers Tuesday am Busy Bees Teddington Baptist Church 10.-11.30, 2.5yrs+, 020 8977 8000

Sudbrook School, New Mother & Toddlers group, 9:30-11am, 020 8940 7021

Canbury Park Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10am-2pm, Kingston, 0208 546 3258 Cheeky Monkeys Toddlers, Twickenham, 10-12am, 020 8892 6258 Come and Play Group, Teddington 9.45 11.45am, 020 8977 4587 Crane Community Centre Parent and Toddler Group, Twickenham 10.3011.45, 020 8898 8236

Toddlers Wednesday am Avondale Gym Club, Surbiton, 020 8399 3386 Canbury Park Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10am-2pm, Kingston, 0208 546 3258

Kings-nympton toddler group, 020 8549 5705 Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn Parent & Toddler Group 0-5yrs Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3.00pm, 020 8543 4356 Little Laughs, Richmond 9.45 11.15am, 020 8940 1551 Little Souls, St Margarets, Richmond 10-11.30am, 020 8891 6820 Murray Park Hall, Whitton, 10-12am, 020 8898 0962 NCT Baby and Toddler Group, South Wimbledon, 10-12pm, 020 8542 4808 Playtime, Raeburn Hall, Elgar Ave, Tolworth, 10-11.30am, 020 8399 3926 Scallywags Toddlers Club 9:50 -11.45am, St Matthias Church, Richmond, 07963 731548 Teddington Methodist Parents & Under Threes 9.30-11.30am Term Time, 020 8894 1877 The Little Bunch - Mother and Toddler Group, 10.00 - 11.30am, 020 8948 1865 The Open Door Playgroup, SW19, 10-11:30am, for local families, FREE!, 07902 362439 Tiddlywinks Under 5’s, Hampton Wick Baptist Church, 9:30-11:45, 020 8977 1279 Twiglets Parent & Toddler play group, Wimbledon 10am-11:30am, 020 8947 1859

Toddlers Wednesday pm Chupa Chups Spanish Playgroup, Twickenham, 3.30-6.30pm, 020 8892 3902 Crane Community Centre Twins Club, Twickenham 2.30-4.45pm, 020 8898 8236 Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn Parent & Toddler Group 0-5yrs Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3.00pm, 020 8543 4356 Parents and Toddlers, Nelson Road, Whitton 1.30-3pm, 020 8894 2165 St Richard’s Mini Storm Chasers, Ham 1pm-2.45pm, 020 8948 3758 The Children’s Garden Parent & Child Group, Richmond, 2.30pm to 4.15pm, 020 8968 4605 Twins playgroup, Weds 2.30 - 4.30, Twickenham Methodist Church, Queens Road, TW1, 07812 123313

Toddlers Thursday am Amyand Park Toddler Group, Twickenham 9.45-11.15am, 020 8891 3938 Avondale Gym Club, Surbiton, 020 8399 3386 Bruno Bear, 9.30-11.15am, Christchurch Hall, Raynes Park, 020 8971 5010

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The Richmond Twins Club, 11.00am12.15pm, 020 8707 0798

The Children’s Garden, Twickenham, 10-12noon, 020 8968 4605

Bus Stop, Twickenham 10-12noon, 020 8892 5258

Tots and Carers, Langley Road Baptist Church, Surbiton, 9.30-11.30, 020 8255 9624

Toddler Time 0-5 yrs, 10am-12pm, Twickenham United Reformed Church, 07879 606852

Canbury Park Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10am-2pm, Kingston, 0208 546 3258

Toddlers Thursday pm

Come and Play Group, Teddington 9.45 11.45am, 020 977 7014

Canbury Park One O’Clock Club, 0-5yrs, 1-3pm, Kingston, 0208 546 32589

Toddlers in Tow, Christ Church, New Malden 9.30-11.30, 020 8942 0915

Fairfield Playbox, Parent & Toddler Group Kingston, 9.30-11am, 020 8546 3213 Funtime Baby and Toddler Group, Colliers Wood, 9:45 - 11:45am, 020 8687 2184 Kids Club, 0-4Yrs, 9.30 - 11.30am, Kingston, 07971 634965 Kingston NCT Bumps and Babies Coffee Morning 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month, 10:30, Canbury Arms Pub Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn Parent & Toddler Group 0-5yrs Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3.00pm, 020 8543 4356 Little Angels, Toddler Group, St Anne’s Church Kew Green, 10-11:30, 020 8332 7156

Dickerage Adventure Playground, 0-5yrs 1-3pm New Malden, 020 8942 1707 German Playgroup (Deutsche Spielgruppe) 0-6yrs, 4-6pm, Wimbledon, Number Not Known Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn Parent & Toddler Group 0-5yrs Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3.00pm, 020 8543 4356 The Play Pod soft play zone, 10:30am-2pm, 0-4years, Surbiton, 07595 052152

Toddlers Friday am

Toddlers Friday pm Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn Parent & Toddler Group 0-5yrs Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3.00pm, 020 8543 4356

Other Toddler Groups Who let the Dads out, Teddington Baptist Church 10.-11.30, 0+, one Sat a month, 020 8977 8000

Childminders’ Groups Colliers Wood Childminding Drop in Centre, Tues and Fri am, 020 8540 7222

Baby Massage

Cheeky Monkeys Toddlers, Twickenham, 10-12am, 020 8892 6258

Baby Massage and Baby Yoga Courses, Richmond borough, 07751 467175

Little Fish, Teddington 10-11.30am, 020 8977 1415

Come and Play Group, Teddington 9.45 11.45am, 020 977 7014

Nature Play Richmond Park, every Thursday at 10:00 at Cambrian Gate, Number Not Known

Dads & Littluns Christ the King Ch Hall Wimbledon Park 10-12, 020 8946 2091

Baby Massage classes in Twickenham, Mortlake and Kingston Upon Thames, 07412 325 353

Orange’s and Lemon’s, Twickenham, 10-12noon, 020 8241 2345

Fairfield Playbox, Parent & Toddler Group Kingston, 9.30-11am, 020 8546 3213

Parent and Toddlers, Christchurch, Surbiton, 10-12noon, 020 8391 1100

Kingsnympton toddler group, Kingston, 020 8549 5705

Richmond Activity Playgroup, 10:30-12pm, Must book in advance, 020 8707 0798

Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn Parent & Toddler Group 0-5yrs Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3.00pm, 020 8543 4356

Sally Ann Toddler Group, 9:30am 11:30am. Wimbledon, 020 8542 4197 Scallywags Toddlers Club 9:50 -11.45am, St Matthias Church, Richmond, 07963 731548 Southfields Toddler Group, Pirbright Road, 9:45am-11:30am, 020 8947 1859 The Play Pod , soft play zone, 0-4years, Surbiton, 07595 052152

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Ladybird Playgroup - Parent and Toddler group, Hampton 9.3011.30am, 020 8979 2102 Open Door, Teddington Baptist Church 10.-11.30, under 2.5yrs, 020 8977 8000 St Luke’s Baby and Toddler Group, Gibbon Rd, Kingston, 10-11.30am, 07976 976950

Bumps To Babes, Kingston area 15yrs experience, 020 8336 1532 Certified Infant Massage Instructor, 07929 207 799

Baby Music and Movement Baby Sensory, Richmond, 07769 993809 Baby Sensory, Teddington, 07951 535734 Baby Sensory, Wimbledon, 07986 704024 Toddlertastic 1-4 years, 10am, Every Weds and Fri, Sindbads Soft Play Café, 07460 222003

Baby Signing and Communication Baby Sensory, fabulous, fun classes to enhance early learning, 0- 13 months, 07769 993809 Emma Howis, Independent Speech and Language Therapist, 07884 025721 Sing And Sign, Wimbledon, Southfields, Earlsfield & Raynes Park, 020 8241 8275 Speech Works, Private Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy, Richmond, 07768 895566 TinyTalk Kingston, Surbiton & Thames Ditton, 07759 852 717

Preschooler’s Art and Messy Play

Vanessa Emery CIMI, baby massage, SW18, 020 8874 4039

Gymboree Play and Music, St Margarets, Richmond under 6yrs, 0208 607 9995 Gymboree Play and Music, Surbiton, 020 3609 8007 Gymboree Play and Music, Wimbledon, 020 8946 0400 Gymboree, Wimbledon Broadway Court, 020 8946 0400 Krafty Kidz, Let’s get Crafty!, 020 8892 5577 Little Frogs, Multi sensory toddler & baby classes, 07507 794 866

Vie Health, Baby Massage Classes in SW19 or Home Tuition, 07951 573 928

YMCA Wimbledon, Sticky fingers for under 5’s, 020 8542 9055

Lavender Therapies, Hampton, 020 8941 6447 Massagebaby, 020 8893 9491 Nature’s Medicine - the Hampton Osteopathic & Complementary Health Clinic, 020 8979 2323 Nurturing Life, Ante & Postnatal Health for all Family, 020 8404 6013

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Dolphin Swim School, 020 8640 4488 GLL Swim School, 3 months +, 020 8542 1330 Little Dippers, baby water safety classes, Wimbledon, 0844 482 0222 Springboard Swimmers, private lessons in Teddington, Twickenham and Hampton, 020 8255 7455 Water Babies, Richmond, 020 7585 1510 Waterlife Swim School, 0208 947 2149

Fun, imaginative ballet classes, Mondays at Eddie Catz Wimbledon, 2.5 - 6.5yrs, 07930 311336

Kew Adademy of Performing Arts, 2+ in Ballet, Modern, Tap and Drama, 01932 423456 Latino Bambino, Salsa Fun for Baby and Mum, 07961 838349 Lucie Benson School of Dance, Tiny Tap and Baby Ballet 3-5 Yrs, 07913 796 608 Petites Pointes, ballet for 2.5 - 6 year olds, Kingston and Surbiton, 07958 530962 Step on Stage Performing Arts, 3-18 Years, Twickenham, 020 8892 3733 The Village School of Dance, Wimbledon, 07795 380528

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Preschooler’s Activities

Catch-a-Balls are adding new classes helping children develop critical ball handling skills.

Fantastic new Catch-a-Balls classes will be starting in April in St Margarets and Teddington for pre-school kids giving children the opportunity to learn ball skills, have fun and burn off energy!

Catch-a-Balls classes are fun ball game-based activities that develop skills such as rolling, throwing, catching and using bats.

The summer term theme has some wonderful beach balls and innovative new ribbon balls (pictured) – the ribbons look great when flying through the air seizing attention and giving little ones something extra to grasp when catching.

All venues are indoors so classes aren’t impacted by unreliable British weather! Plus kids stay warm and dry so get full enjoyment.

Heather Horler, Coaching Director from Catch-A-Balls says “Acquiring ball handling skills is important to children’s development it really improves hand-eye co-ordination, motor skills, muscle tone, body awareness, self-confidence and social skills including team playing. Plus at Catch-a-balls the children burn off plenty of energy, always a bonus! Learning to enjoy exercise early on is key to long term fitness and health.”

Catch-A-Balls are a local family-run friendly business with classes every day of the week at venues in Claygate, East Molesy, Teddington, Thames Ditton, Twickenham, Richmond, St Margarets and Surbiton. To book a free trial class, visit www.catch-a-balls.co.uk, or if you have any questions call Heather on 020 8398 3034.

And for when you are at home or in the park, it is fun to play a few ball games with your child so here are a few ideas to get going: •For babies, roll a ball to them to grab and encourage they roll it back to you. Use textured brightly coloured balls (google ‘baby sensory balls’).

•For crawling toddlers, help them chase a ball down the hall.

•For walking toddlers, use balloons to throw up in the air and catch and start showing them how to kick balls.

•Fascinating from birth are bubbles – babies get transfixed, then when crawling they try to catch and pop them – something that remains entertaining most of one’s life!

•Use your imagination; demonstrate bouncing balls, use an empty toy box as a goal, introduce yo-yos, hula hoops, swing ball and beany bag balls. Whatever you do, have fun, stay relaxed and laugh about it

Preschooler’s Gym and Fitness Catch-A-Balls - Richmond, Twickenham, Kingston and Teddington, 020 8398 3034

Tots Funtime, Malden Centre, mon,wed,fri, 020 8336 7770 Tumble Tots, Hampton, Kingston, 01932 865100 Tumble Tots, Kingston, Twickenham & Kew, 01932 865100 YMCA Wimbledon, Tiny Tumblers, 020 8542 9055

Catch-A-Balls Surbiton, 020 8972 9223

Preschooler’s Sports

EarthLife, Action Kids Under 5’s, Kew, 020 8940 0888

Footie Tots, 2-5yrs, Several Areas, 07931 707720 Kiddikicks, under 5’s football skills, Wimbledon, 020 7937 7965 Little Kickers, Richmond, 0208 979 8048 Little Kickers, Thames Ditton, Kingston, Surbiton and Raynes Park, 0208 286 6038 Pee Wee Karate, Richmond, Kew, Whitton, Kingston 3-6Yrs, 020 8332 1709 Playball Hampton,Teddington & Sunbury, termly classes for children age from 2-6+, 020 8123 9190 Playball, Richmond, Twickenham and Kingston, Number not Known Rugby Tots, Wimbledon, Surbiton, Twickenham - new classes Richmond and Kingston, 0845 481 6444

BackFlip Performers, Wimbledon, 020 8940 7998

Footie Tots, 2-5yrs, Several Areas, 07931 707720 Gymboree Play and Music, St Margarets, Richmond under 6yrs, 020 8607 9995 Gymboree Play and Music, Surbiton, 020 3609 8007 Gymboree Play and Music, Wimbledon, 020 8946 0400 Gymboree, Wimbledon Broadway Court, 020 8946 0400 GYMSTERS, Children’s Gymnastic classes, Teddington 4.5 - 7yrs, 020 8755 1583 Ready Steady Go Kids, classes available in Kingston and Richmond, 0800 690 6591 The Little Gym, Hampton Hill, 020 8977 0099 Tolworth Gym Tots, from 18 months up to 5 years, 020 8397 3111

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Preschooler’s Music Boogaloo - Music and Movement, Raynes Park, Under 5’s, 0208 879 0753 Boogie Tots, 18months-5yrs, Twickenham, 020 8898 5622

FREE TASTER SESSION CALL 020 8398 3034

Ball and movement skills classes for 18 months to 5 years.

• Catching and throwing classes • Fun and interactive games • Balls, scarves, balloons and bean bags

There is a class near you!

To book your FREE class call 020 8398 3034 or visit www.catch-a-balls.co.uk Caterpillar Music, songs, puppets, bubbles, instuments and more 0-4yrs FREE TRIAL, 020 8540 1762

Ginger’s Music Fun, music classes for 6 mths-3yrs, qualified Suzuki teacher, 07525 497124

Colourstrings Music Kindergarten, Richmond, 6months-5yrs, 020 8546 0114

Gymboree Play and Music, St Margarets, Richmond under 6yrs, 020 8607 9995

Crafty Tales, Bringing Stories to Life, 0-4 Years, 020 8977 9675

Gymboree Play and Music, Surbiton, 020 3609 8007

ETNA, Twickenham, Sing A Song Music Classes Tues termtime 3:45pm, 3.5 - 10 Years, 020 8892 5183

Gymboree Play and Music, Wimbledon, 020 8946 0400

Fun with Music, 1-5yrs, Richmond, 07947 050775 Get Jiggy With It-music groups for 2-6yrs fun & percussion, 07966 215874

Gymboree, Wimbledon Broadway Court, 020 8946 0400 Hartbeeps Surrey an exciting approach to the children’s music scene. Babies-4yrs, 07970 898436

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Preschooler’s Activities • Daycare Nurseries

FOOTIE TOTS Welcome to the world of fitness and football for 2½-5 yr olds Teaching basic ball skills, scoring lots of goals and having FUN! Give your child a head start to lead a healthy and active lifestyle!

FOOTIE WIZARDS

Classes are also available to cater for children aged 5-8 ALL CLASSES HELD INDOORS New Classes coming Soon!

FOOTBALL PARTIES AVAILABLE For classes in Esher, Molesey, Thames Ditton Walton-on-Thames, Kingston and Surbiton, call 07828 629531 For classes in Hampton, Teddington, Twickenham, Richmond, Feltham and Hounslow call 07931 707720

Give Rugbytots a ‘Try’

Most people are looking forward to the World Cup in Brazil but not everyone is into football, and if thats you then why not introduce your little one to rugby, as Rugbytots take children from as young as 2 years.

Founded in 2006 to help fill a gap in the child development sector, Rugbytots use Rugby specific skills to aid the development of young children, and give them a positive introduction to the game. They run classes throughout SW London and have more new classes coming soon!

Lorna Belchambers, Rugbytots SW London, says: “Rugbytots is great for parent and child to spend time together, learning valuable physical and social skills, with other like-minded families.

The classes are fast-paced, high energy and loads of fun. “ If you would like to give rugby a ‘try’, please contact Lorna at Rugbytots SW London on 0845 481 6444 or email lorna@rugbytots.co.uk quoting ‘Grapevine’.

Monkey Music, Wimbledon and Merton Park, 3mths - 4 Yrs, 0208 7041852 Music with Mummy, 01784 458454 Musical Bumps, Kingston & Richmond, 07764 684334 Musical Express, Netmums favourite - fun music classes for pre-schoolers, 07808 587606 Musical Express, Wimbledon and Southfields, 020 8946 6043 Tabby’s Tunes, musical fun for your children aged 4 months-5 Years., 07887 985 692 Thula Mama, Tuesday mornings, Wimbledon, 07974 225 074 Tic Toc Music, Morden - Call for Classes, 020 8942 7147 Tiny Seeds Music, New Malden, 07954 376 660

Preschooler’s Music continued JabberJacks, Surbiton, 020 8390 0531 Jiggle & Jam, 07951 573 928 Jo Jingles, 3months-5yrs, Kingston, Hampton, Teddington, Richmond & Twickenham, 020 8241 8139 Jo Jingles, 3months-5yrs, Surbiton, 01372 800 420 Jumping Beans Story and Song, 2-5yrs, 0203 002 0254 Kinder Tots, Magical, Musical Story times introducing French, German and Spanish, 020 8977 7914 Kindermusik, many classes call for info, 01276 62407

Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 020 8977 7558 Little Frogs, Multi sensory toddler & baby classes, 07507 794 866 Little Minims, 6months-5yrs, Hampton Hill, 01604 859017 Little Voices, Wimbledon, Under 5’s, 020 8656 8882

Tiny Tunes in Hampton, Richmond, Surbiton, Teddington, Twickenham and Whitton, 07977 585020 Wiggle Bugs. Dance,song & movement classes for babies and toddlers, See Website, 07713 571358

Full Daycare Nurseries Active Learning Childcare, 020 3031 1519

Lucy’s Movement for Toddlers, Friday, Ham, 07900 246262

Advantage Day Nursery, Tolworth, 0208 391 3737

Monkey Music, Kingston and Surbiton, 0208 224 3971

Aston Pierpoint Nursery and PreSchool, Hampton, 020 8979 5005

Monkey Music, Richmond, Kew, Twickenham and Teddington, 3 months-4yrs, 020 8847 4031

Bright Beginnings Day Nursery for children aged 3 mths to 5 yrs in Twickenham, 020 8538 9999

Bright Beginnings Nursery Located in Central Twickenham near Twickenham Station, 0208 538 9777 Bright Sparks, New Malden, 020 8329 9777 Brook House Nursery, Twickenham, 020 8892 4853 Building Blocks Nursery School & Childcare, Wimbledon, 020 8949 8833 Building Blocks Nursery School & Childcare,Teddington, 020 8949 8833 Bushy Park Day Nursery & Pre-School, Hampton Wick, Kingston-UponThames, 0-5yrs, 01753 201122 Buttons Day Nursery, Hampton, 020 8941 9983 Buttons Day Nursery, Teddington, 020 8977 1124 Carousel Day Nursery, Motspur Park.

2-5yrs, 020 8942 4077 Childs Play Nursery, 2-5 yrs, Surbiton, 020 8399 7347 Coombe Day Nursery, Norbiton, 020 8549 5343 Cosmopolitan Day Nursery, Colliers Wood. Birth-5yrs, 020 8544 0758 Crown Kindergarten, Wimbledon 1-5yrs, 020 8540 8820 Dees Day Nursery, Raynes Park.

3months-5yrs, 020 8944 0720 Dees Day Nursery, Wimbledon. 3 months-5yrs, 020 8944 0284 Dicky Birds Nursery, New Malden, 3mnths-5yrs, 020 8942 5779 Dicky Birds Nursery, Raynes Park, 3mnths-5yrs, 020 8942 5779 Dicky Birds Nursery, Surbiton, 3mnths5yrs, 020 8942 5779 Dicky Birds Nursery, Wimbledon, 3mnths-5yrs, 020 8942 5779

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Daycare Nurseries • Preschools and Playgroups Full Daycare Nurseries continued

Raynes Park Day Nursery, Bushey Road, Raynes Park, 0-5yrs, 01753 201122

Dolphin Day Nursery and Preschool Kingston, 0208 547 3144

Richmond Day Nursery, Queens Road, Richmond, 0-5yrs, 01753 201122

Early Years Day Nursery, Colliers Wood, 0208 841 5550

Surbiton Day Nursery, Upper Brighton

Evaline Day Nursery, Raynes Park 3 months - 5 yrs, 020 8544 9832 Eveline Day Nursery, Wimbledon, 3 months - 5 yrs, 020 8545 0699 Grassroots Day Nursery, Hampton 0-5 Yrs, 020 8783 1190 Greenacres Nursery, Hampton 1-5 Yrs, 0208 941 1493 Greenacres Nursery, Hampton Hill 1-5 Yrs, 020 8941 8608 Grena Road Day Nursery and Preschool, Richmond, 0800 085 4074 Hampton Day Nursery, The very best care for children since 1991, 020 8941 7175 Ivytree Nursery, Hampton Hill Flexible Hours Available, 020 8979 6209 Jumping Jacks Nursery, Whitton, 020 8755 3033 Kew Day Nursery, Townmead Road, Kew, 0-5yrs, 01753 20 11 22 kidsunlimited Kingston - Brand new Day Nursery and Preschool opening early 2014, 0845 365 2900 kidsunlimited Richmond Day Nursery and Preschool, 0845 365 2900 kidsunlimited Teddington Day Nursery and Preschool, 0845 365 2900 Kingsmeadow Day Nursery, Kingston 3 months-5yrs, 020 8547 0272 KISH, The German Kindergarten London, 07908 699320 Little House, Wimbledon Park. 1-5yrs, 020 8947 7058 Marlborough House Nursery School, Long Ditton, 020 8398 6161

Road, Surbiton, 0-5yrs, 01753 201122 Sutherland Day Nursery, Surbiton, for children 0-5 years, open 7.30-18.30, 020 8399 8999 Tangley Park Nursery, Hampton 1-5 yrs, 020 8941 7666 Teddies Raynes Park Nursery and Preschool, 0800 085 4074 Teddies Twickenham Nursery and Preschool, 0800 085 4074 Teddies Twickenham West Nursery and Preschool, 0800 085 4074 Teddington Day Nursery & Pre-School, Cedar Road, Teddington, 0-5yrs, 01753 201122 The Kids’ Academy (Richmond), 020 8332 9687 The Kings Road Nursery, Richmond, 020 8948 8853 Tic Toc Nursery School, Twickenham, 020 8898 4079 Trafalgar Day Nursery, Meadway, Twickenham, 0-5yrs, 01753 201122 Treetops Nursery, Teddington, 0208 977 8458 Twickenham Park Day Nursery & PreSchool, 020 8892 0872 Whitton Day Nursery, Whitton, 020 8893 3073 Wimbledon House Nursery and Preschool, 0800 085 4074 Wimbledon Yoji Doiyobi Kyoshitsu, Japanese Saturday Nursery, 020 8343 2191

Sessional Preschools and Playgroups

Playdays Nursery, Wimbledon.

3months-5yrs, 020 8944 8959

Abacus Pre-School Playgroup, New Malden, 2½-5 yrs, 07934 133701 Acacia Playgroup, New Malden, 07976 043669 Acorns Playgroup, Richmond 2-4yrs, 020 8940 7911 Albany Park Montessori School, Kingston, 3-5 yrs, 020 8546 9303 Apples and Honey, The Nursery on the Common, 020 8879 6915 Aston Pierpoint Nursery and PreSchool, Hampton, 0208 979 5005 Coombe Kindergarten, New Malden, 2½-5yrs, 07778 670 154 Coombeside Playschool, New Malden, 2 1/2 - 5 yrs, 020 8241 0853 Dicky Birds Pre-School Nursery, New Malden, 2-5 yrs, 020 8942 5779 Green Lane Nursery, New Malden, 07804 438981 Greenacres Pre-School, Hampton Hill 3-5Yrs, 0208 979 6891

Playtime Day Nursery, Tolworth, 0 - 5 Years, 020 8399 1951

Greenacres, Hampton 2-5Yrs Activity Time (Pay per hour), 0208 941 1493

Meadowview Nursery, Ham 1-5 yrs, 020 8940 3003 Milkshake Montessori, Whitton 2-5yrs, 020 8894 3113 Modern Montessori International Ltd, Raynes Park, 0208 947 5453 Monty’s Nursery, Kew 3months-5yrs, 020 8392 2336 Noddy’s Nursery School, Southfields, 020 8785 9191 Nuffy Bear Nursery - Nuffield Health, Surbiton, 020 8335 2901 Oaktree Preschool Nursery, Wimbledon, 1-5yrs, 020 8715 1115 One, Nine, Seven Early Years Nursery, Kingston, 020 8549 9995 Playdays Day Nursery, Wimbledon.

3months-5yrs, 020 8946 8139

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Hampton Hill Nursery School, The Greenwood Centre, 2-5yrs, 07932 499047 Hampton Sports, Arts, & Fitness Centre, Sun 9am-12pm, 020 8941 4334 Hill Vale Play School Kingston, 2½-5 yrs, 07963 852019 Hollygrove Nursery School, 9.1512.30pm, 020 8941 1022 Julia’s Montessori Nursery School, Hampton, 020 8641 3234 Kerswell Kids Playgroup 2-4Yrs, Kerswell Hall, Whitton, 020 8755 3014 Kew Montessori Nursery Centre, 020 8332 1255 Kinderland Montessori, German Nursery, 3-5 yrs Kingston, 020 8744 2326 Kings Meadow Pre-School 3-5yrs, 020 8547 0272 Kingston Kindergarten 2-5yrs, 07741 174801 Latchmere Playgroup, Kingston, 2-5 yrs, 020 8546 8361 Marble Hill One O’clock Club, Monday - Friday 1-4pm, 0-5 Years, 0208 891 0641 Maria Montessori Children’s House, Wimbledon. 2-5yrs, 020 8543 6353 Merry Gold Montessori, Whitton, 020 8898 0962

Murray Park Nursery, 2½ to 5 yrs, Whitton Baptist Church, 020 8894 9947 Noahs Ark Playgroup, Tolworth, 2½-5 yrs, 020 8390 0011 Nurserylands Playgroup, 2 1/2-4yrs Hampton, 020 8979 1884 Oaktree Preschool Nursery, Wimbledon, 1-5yrs, 020 8715 1115 One, Nine, Seven Early Years Nursery, Kingston, 3-5yrs, 020 8549 9995 Oranges & Lemons, Park Road Kingston Vale 2-5yrs, 020 8942 2104 Oranges & Lemons, Village hall Kingston Vale 2-5yrs, 020 8942 2104 Pillar Box Playschool, Colliers Wood, 2-5yrs, 07940 413159 Play People Playgroup, Kingston, 020 8974 8938 Playdays Day Nursery, Wimbledon.

2-5yrs, 020 8946 8139 St Elizabeths Nursery 3-5yrs, 020 8940 3015 St Marks Montessori, Wimbledon. 2 5yrs, 07956 346938 St Matthew’s Pre-School, Surbiton, 3-5yrs, 07817 104214 St Peters Nursery School, Kingston, 07976 889296 Stepping Stones Playgroup, Surbiton, 2-3 yrs, 020 8390 2494 Sudbrook School, Outstanding nursery education for children aged 2-5 Years, 020 8940 7021

Distributed within Kingston, Richmond and Wimbledon areas

Preschools and Playgroups • Schools Sessional Preschools and Playgroups continued

Education Information Education Welfare Service, Kingston, 020 8547 5243 Education Welfare Service, Richmond, 020 8487 5479

Sunnyside Nursery, Wimbledon, 2-5yrs, 07831 180558 Surbiton Children’s Centre Nursery, Surbiton 3-5yrs, 020 8390 2555

Independent Schools Council Information Service, 020 7766 7070

Tadpoles Nursery, Hampton 2-5yrs, 020 8487 0044

Kingston Council, Education and Leisure, 020 8547 5234

The Barn Nursery, Kew, 020 8876 6910

Merton Council, Education Services, 020 8545 3118

The Castle Kindergarten, Wimbledon, 2-5yrs, 020 8544 0089

Primary Home Education, Academic home assessment for parents, 01625 501899

The Maria Montessori Children’s House, Wimbledon age 2-5 years, 0208 9719135 The Pre School Centre, Hampton Wick, 020 8943 2423 The Studio Montessori Nursery Centre, Kew, 020 8940 0064 Tudor Hall Pre-School, Kingston, 2½-5 yrs, 020 8549 1148

Richmond Council, Education Services, 020 8891 7500

Children’s Centres Abbey Children’s Centre 0-5’s, Merton Abbey Primary School, 020 8543 4435 Ham Children’s Centre 0-5’s, 020 8734 3400

Willows Pre-School Nursery, Colliers Wood, 2-5yrs, 020 8540 2388

Heathfield Children’s Centre 0-5’s, Whitton, 020 8734 3405

Willows Pre-School Nursery, Wimbledon, 2-5yrs, 020 8540 2388

ELIZABETH MONTESSORI NURSERY Balaclava Road, Surbiton

• • • • • •

Dedicated staff, experienced in the Montessori method of education Sessional and full day care available from 8am - 6pm Breakfast and lunch offered Activities include French and Sports Early years funding from 3 years+ Open for holiday activities and childcare vouchers accepted Please contact Liz Wild Mont.DipEd on 020 8399 1679 or email elizabeth.wild@btconnect.com

Norbiton Children’s Centre 0-5’s, 020 8949 6065 Norman Jackson Children’s Centre 0-5’s, Hampton, 020 8941 6843 North Kingston Children’s Centre, 0-5’s, 020 8547 0187 Old Malden Children’s Centre, 020 8241 0837 Surbiton Children’s Centre, 0-5 Years, 020 8547 6242 Tangley Park Children’s Centre, Hampton, 020 8481 9420

Montessori Schools and Nurseries Elizabeth Montessori Nursery, 2-5 yrs Surbiton, 020 8399 1679 Long Ditton Montessori Children’s House, 0208 398 8805 Sunflower Montessori, 2-5yrs Twickenham, 020 8891 2675

Primary Schools Alexandra Infants school, Kingston, 3-7yrs, 020 8546 7176

The Avenue Children’s Centre, 0-5’s Raynes Park, 020 8274 5196

Bishop Gilpin Primary School, 020 8946 6666

The Bridge Children’s Centre 0-5’s, Raynes Park, 020 8274 5196

Burlington Infant and Nursery School, New Malden, 3-7, 020 8942 1586

Wimbledon Park Montessori School, 2yrs 6mths-6yrs, 020 8944 8584

Kingston Hill Children’s Centre, to help give your children the best start, 020 8549 5142

Wimbledon Village Montessori School, 020 8944 0772

Kingston Town Children’s Centre, 0-5’s, 020 8481 0640

The Dittons Children’s Centre, 0208 398 0438

Burlington Junior School, New Malden, 7-11, 020 8942 2687

Windsor Kindergarten 2-5yrs, 9.3012.30am, Twickenham, 020 8255 6770

New Malden Children’s Centre 0-5’s, 020 8336 1561

Tolworth Children’s Centre 0-5’s, 020 8339 9848

Christ Church School, 5-11, Surbiton, 020 8399 8166

Newland House School

Independent Preparatory Day School for Girls and Boys from 4 to 13 years

Enquire Now for entry to 2016 onwards Year 3 September 2015 Or to arrange to see the school

Year 3 entry via 7+ Assessment

‘Throughout the school, the quality of the pupils’

achievements and learning is excellent.‘

‘The personal development of pupils is excellent and is supported by excellent pastoral care.’

Newland House Completes Wraparound Care Provision The changes within our economy during the last few years have meant that for the majority of families, both parents are now working and in the UK over two-thirds of mothers now go to work. This has led to an increasing number of parents seeking affordable and reliable wraparound care for their children.

Newland House School recognises this change and is keen to support families in the childcare choices they make for their children. The schools new extension to their existing wraparound care provision will help to make life simpler for parents and give continuity to pupils in a familiar and safe environment.

Newland House already offers a Breakfast Club that provides an appetising start to the school day from 7.30am every morning with an optional full cooked English breakfast. Over the last few years, the Breakfast Club has become increasingly popular with parents and pupils alike and to meet the increasing demands for extended childcare, from April the school is launching a new After School Club. The new club will offer daily care from 3.30 – 6pm for Pre-Prep children and from 4 -6pm for Prep School children. Children will have time to complete homework quietly and there will be a range of activities, including sports based games and creative and recreational pursuits. As the club provides care for children in Reception (aged four upwards), it will be helpful for future childcare planning for those parents who have places at the school for their children in forthcoming years as well as welcomed by existing parents.

Headmaster David Alexander comments ‘Parents need a range of flexible options when it comes to childcare to suit their family circumstances. Wraparound care at school makes logistics easier for them and they are comfortable in the knowledge that their children are engaging in ageappropriate educational and play activities in a safe structured school environment at an affordable price.’

t: 020 8865 1305 e: admissions@newlandhouse.net www.newlandhouse.net Newland House School, Waldegrave Park, Twickenham TW1 4TQ

For further information contact:Jane Tosetti, Admissions and Marketing Manager, PA to Headmaster Email: admissions@newlandhouse.net Direct line: 020 8865 1305 Mob: 07432 642646

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Schools Primary Schools continued

Mosaic Jewish Primary School, a new Free school, 020 8944 8731 Orleans Primary School, Twickenham, 020 8892 1654

Christ Church, Church of England Primary School, New Malden, 020 8336 7800

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary, Surbiton, 4-11, 020 8399 9854

Coombe Hill Infant, Kingston, 5-7, 020 8942 9481

Ronald Ross Primary School, Wimbledon, 020 8788 5233

Coombe Hill Junior, Kingston, 7-11, 020 8949 1743 Corpus Christi Catholic Primary, New Malden, 3-11, 020 8942 2645 Fern Hill Primary, Kingston, 3-11, 020 8247 0300

Independent Day School for Girls aged 4–11 and Boys aged 4–13

St Agatha’s Catholic Primary School, Kingston, 3-11, 020 8546 3879

A caring and happy school, providing an inspiring and creative education amongst first-class facilities.

St Elizabeths Catholic Primary School, Richmond, 020 8940 3015

From September 2014 we will be offering wraparound care from 8am-6pm. We are currently taking registrations for 2015, with some limited availability for Sept 2014.

Prospective parents are welcome to join our school assembly followed by a personal tour with the Headmaster.

Please call 020 8979 6216 for more information.

St John’s C of E Primary, Kingston, 3-11, 020 8546 7179

Garfield Primary School, Wimbledon, 020 8540 1053

St Joseph’s Primary School, Kingston, 3-11, 0208 546 7178

Grand Avenue Primary, Surbiton, 3-11, 020 8399 5344

St Luke’s C of E Primary School, Kingston, 3-11, 020 8546 0902

King Athelstan Primary, Kingston, 3-11, 020 8546 8210

St Matthew’s C of E Primary, Surbiton, 4-11, 020 8399 3909

King’s Oak Primary School, New Malden, 3-11, 020 8942 5154

St Paul’s C of E Junior, Kingston, 7-11, 020 8549 4557

Knollmead Primary School, Surbiton, 3-11, 020 8337 3778

St Richard’s CE Primary School, Ham, 020 8940 7911

Latchmere School, a community school for boys and girls aged 3-11 years, 020 8546 7181

St. Andrew’s and St. Mark’s Church of England Junior School, Surbiton, 5-11, 020 8390 2976

Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School, 3-7 yrs, 020 8398 4398

The Priory Church of England Primary School, Wimbledon, 020 8540 8059

Malden Manor Primary, New Malden, 3-11, 020 8337 9620

The Russell School, Richmond 3-11 years, 020 8940 1446

Maple Infant, Surbiton, 3-7, 020 8399 3341

The Vineyard School, Richmond, 020 8948 0195

Beveree, 43 High Street, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 2SA Tel: 020 8979 6216 Email: office@twickenhamprep.co.uk www.twickenhamprep.co.uk

Twickenham Preparatory School Twickenham Prep’s Wraparound Care From September 2014 we will be extending our wraparound care provision from 8am until 6pm. Our Breakfast Club already offers an appetising start to the day but we will now be open from 8am, where children can enjoy a hot or cold breakfast before school begins under staff supervision. At the end of the school day we have an exclusive arrangement with Fiona Williams of “Mums Play Shop” who will be providing care for Twickenham Prep pupils in a fun, stimulating and exciting environment. The children can enjoy outdoor or soft play facilities, art and crafts, or relax in the cosy snug area. The children will be escorted to the purpose built site at Hampton Academy and looked after until 6pm with a selection of options for tea. Please visit www.mumsplayshop.co.uk for more information.

This provision complements the extensive facilities and opportunities on offer at Twickenham Prep, where we aim to provide a first class education, where everyone is treated as an individual. We foster an inclusive approach to both work and play, supported by excellent pastoral care and many of our children go on to secure places at the leading senior schools in the area.

To find out more please visit; www.twickenhamprep.co.uk

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Independent and Special Schools• Tutoring Primary Schools continued

King’s House Junior School, Richmond, 020 8940 7015 King’s House Senior School, Richmond, 0208 940 1878

Tolworth Infant and Nursery School, Surbiton, 3-7 years, 020 8399 4231

Kingston Grammar School, Mixed, 1119 Years, 020 8546 5875

Tolworth Junior School, Surbiton, 7-11, 020 8399 4472

LISC (London International Study Centre), Surbiton, 020 8390 8810

West Wimbledon Primary School, 020 8946 1620

Marymount International School, Girls, 11-18, Kingston, 020 8949 0571

Wimbledon Chase Primary School, 020 8542 1413

Newland House School, Twickenham, Mixed 4-13yrs, 020 8865 1234

Secondary Schools Christs School, Richmond, 020 8940 6982

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Kingston North Study Centre Samantha Roff 020 8144 3010

Norwegian School, Wimbledon co-ed 3-16yrs, Scandinavians Only, 020 8947 6617

Coombe Boys School, 11-18 Yrs, 020 8949 1537

Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.

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Old Vicarage School, 4-11yrs Girls Richmond, 020 8940 0922

Coombe Girls School, New Malden, 11-18, 020 8942 1242

Park Hill School, Kingston, Girls & Boys 3-11yrs, 020 8546 5496

Grey Court School, Ham, 020 8948 1173 Hollyfield School, Surbiton, mixed, 1118, 020 8339 4500 Holy Cross Convent School, New Malden, Girls, 11-18, 020 8395 4225

Rokeby School, Kingston, Boys 4-13, 020 8942 2247 Shrewsbury House, Surbiton, Boys Prep School 7-13, 020 8399 3066 St Catherine’s Catholic School, Girls 3-16yrs Twickenham, 020 8891 2898

Richard Challoner School, New Malden, Boys, 11-18, 020 8330 5947

Surbiton High Boys Preparatory School, 4-11 Years, 020 8390 6640

Southborough High School, Boys, 1118, 020 8391 4324

Surbiton High Junior Girls’ School, 4-11 Years, 020 8546 9756

Tiffin Girls School, Kingston, 11-18 years, 020 8546 0773

Surbiton High Senior School, 020 8546 5245

Tiffin School, boys, 11-18 years, 020 8546 4638 Tolworth Girls School, 11-18, 020 8397 3854

The Falcons School, independent day preparatory school for boys from 3-13 years, 020 8747 8393

Independent Schools

The Lady Eleanor Hollis School, Hampton, Girls 7-18yrs, 020 8979 1601

Athelstan House School, Hampton, 020 8979 1045 Broomfield House School, Kew Mixed 3-11yrs, 020 8940 3884 Canbury School, Mixed, 10-16 Years, 020 8549 8622 Denmead School, 2-11yrs mixed Hampton, 020 8979 1844 Donhead School, Wimbledon, Preparatory Day School for boys aged 4 - 11 years, 020 8946 7000 Educare Small School, Kingston, 3-11, 020 8547 0144 Hampton School, Boys 11-18yrs, 020 8979 5526 Holy Cross Prep School, Kingston, Girls 4-11, 020 8942 0729 Independent Schools Council Information Service, 020 7798 1560 Jack and Jill School, Reception, Nursery, After School & Holiday Clubs, 020 8898 7310 Jack and Jill School, Upper School Years 1 and 2, 020 8979 3195 Kew College, from Nursery to Year 6, 020 8940 2039 Kew Green Preparatory School, Mixed 4-11yrs, 020 8948 5999 Kings College School, Wimbledon, Boys 7-18yrs / Girls 16-18yrs, 020 8255 5300

The Mall School, Twickenham, Boys 4-14yrs, 020 8614 1082 The Rowans, Wimbledon 3-8yrs, 020 8946 8220 The Royal Ballet School, Richmond, 020 8392 8440 The Study Wimbledon Preparatory School for girls aged four to eleven, 020 8947 6969 The Study, New Malden, Nursery and Prep, 3-11, 020 8942 0754 The Ursuline Preparatory School, Wimbledon, Girls 3-11 - coeducational Nursery, 020 8947 0859 Twickenham Preparatory School Mixed 4-13yrs, 020 8979 6216 Unicorn School, Kew Mixed 3-11yrs, 020 8948 3926 Westbury House School, New Malden, 3-11 mixed, 020 8942 5885 Willington School, Wimbledon boys 4-13yrs, 020 8944 7020 Wimbledon Common Preparatory, Boys 4-8yrs, 020 8946 1001 Wimbledon High Junior School (Girls) 4-11yrs, 020 8971 0902 Wimbledon High Senior School (Girls) 11-18yrs, 020 8971 0900

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Special Schools Bedelsford School, Kingston, Mixed, 2-16, 020 8546 9838 Blossom House School, Wimbledon 3 - 19yrs, 020 8946 7348 Dysart School, Surbiton, Mixed, 4-19, 020 8412 2600 Surbiton Children’s Centre Nursery, Surbiton 3-5yrs, 020 8390 2555

Tutoring, standard school subjects Alan Tucker Private Tuiton, 020 8398 7365 Alpha Tuition, Maths, Science, Computer & Business studies, 020 8397 5604

Bruce Picton, Chartered educational Psychologist, 020 8943 0253 Direct Tutoring, Maths and Science Tuition, 07793 655055 Dominiques French & English Tuition, 07939 756606 Expert Tutors, Providing private tutors for home tuition, 0208 578 3943 Explore learning, 020 8979 7117 Fleet Tutors, all subjects, all ages, 020 8580 3911 Greycoat Lumleys - Setting the Standard in Recruitment, 020 7233 9950 Kip McGrath Education Centre, Hampton Hill, Maths and English tuition, 6+, 0208 977 0902

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Tutoring Tutoring, standard school subjects continued Kip McGrath Education Centre, Wimbledon, 020 8543 5364 Kip McGrath Tutors children age 6-16yrs, Kingston area, 020 8786 2000 Kumon Study Centre, Copse Hill, 020 8947 5695 Kumon Study Centre, Kingston North, 020 8942 3623 Kumon Study Centre, Maths and English, Mon, Thurs and Sat, Teddington, 020 8780 5328 Kumon Study Centre, Richmond, 020 8133 4085 Kumon Study Centre, Surbiton, 020 8133 0651 Kumon Study Centre, Wimbledon, 020 8875 1987 Kumon Twickenham Study Centre contact Tulika Jhingran, 020 8942 3623 Leaps and Bounds Tuition, KS1 - KS4 - English and Maths, 11+, Qualified Teacher, 07840 804595 Maths and English Tuition, NumberWorks’nWords, Surbiton, 0208 399 1234 Maths and English Tuition, NumberWorks’nWords, Wimbledon, 0208 543 7333

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

Maths Tuition, all levels, Kingston Area, 020 8397 2568 Mrs Ilham, 11+ Tuition, 07983 236228 Mrs Jones Education - 11 Plus Exam Tuition, 020 8390 6076 Natasha Roberts BA Hons PGCE, All Subjects/Areas, 01372 475866 OoberKidsRepublic, 020 7254 3539 Private Lady Tutor, German and Latin, all levels, Kingston, 020 8397 2568 Private Tuition in Literacy and Numeracy 7-14 Years, 07743 417999 Riverside Childcare, for nannies, tutors, training and emergency childcare, 020 7374 6363 Wey Tutors, 01932 857271 Whizzkidz, Touchtyping at Home, 020 8893 4250

La Jolie Ronde, Richmond, 020 8892 4123

Foreign Language Tuition

Spanish Amigos, Children’s Language Club, Kingston and surrrounding areas, 07427 674370

Arabic School in Wimbledon, 0208 947 5536 Club Petit Pierrot - Fun French For Children and Private Tuition at your Home, 020 7385 5565 Club Petit Pierrot, Wimbledon 4 to 6 yrs Tues 4.30pm - 5.30pm, 020 7385 5565 Corrine Ben, French Tutor at all levels, Kingston, 020 8974 5266 Kinder Tots, Magical, Musical Story times introducing French, German and Spanish, 020 8977 7914

Spanish Amigos, Children’s Language Club, Wimbledon, 0208 946 7716

Malden Young Strings, for beginners up to Grade 8+ on violin, viola and cello, 020 8330 7876

Spanish and French clubs, group and private lessons, beginners to advanced, 07427 674370

Mr Dominic Henderson, London, Electric, Acoustic, Rockbop Guitar, 020 8942 0041

Spanish for Children, Whitton, 020 8898 7848

Mr Phil Yaan-Zek, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, 07921 355030

Spanish LALS Club, 020 8286 1817 Spanish Tuition, Carmen Ferreres, 5-11yrs Kingston, 020 8541 1619

Mrs Lorna Baillie, Kingston, Piano, Recorder, Classical, Jazz, 020 8541 0575

The Children’s Spanish Club, Surbiton 3yrs+, 020 8286 1817

Mrs Yordanka Roussinova, Piano, Keyboard, Accordion, 020 8942 0747

Le Club Francais & El Club Espanol, Kingston, Teddington, 020 8979 4586 Le Club Francais, Wandsworth, Wimbledon and Merton, 020 8542 2709 Le Kinder Club, small steps into Europe. Early language learning support, 020 8977 7914 Learn English at Home in Kingston as second language, 020 8255 6144 Learn Spanish 121, Qualified teacher with 10+ years experience, 07503 911700 Learning French in France, Educational Journeys to Normandy, 020 7731 4177

Alan Watkiss, Drum Kit Teacher, 020 8546 6311 Annie Yim, Piano Teacher for all ages, beginner to advanced level, 020 8540 6158 Christian Fellner, MusicTeacher, Beginners to Grade 6, 020 8977 6825 Christian Fellner, Piano Teacher, All ages Beginner to Grade 6, 020 8977 6825 Continuo Music School, SW19, 020 8542 8586 Elizabeth Binks, Chessington, Violin & Piano, 020 8397 1716 Guitar Academy, Kingston and Hampton, 07904 377167

2014 Summer Reading Challenge: inspiring children to read in their holidays

Libraries across the UK are getting ready to introduce children to a fantastical world of legend and mythology that will keep them reading throughou the school summer holidays .... with Mythical Maze, the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge™ run by independent charity The Reading Agency

Each year the Summer Reading Challenge to children is simple. They’re encouraged to read six or more books of their choice – fact books, joke books, picture books, audio books just as long as they are borrowed from the library – during the holidays. There are collectable incentives and rewards, plus a certificate for every child who completes the Challenge. Children can sign up at their local library from the end of June onwards and all materials are absolutely free. (NB: exact start dates for the Summer Reading Challenge can vary around the UK, as do schools‘ breaking up dates for the summer holidays: please check with your local library.)

The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all school children and is designed for all reading abilities. Schools work with local libraries and give out information to encourage children to take part, and most libraries run Summer Reading Challenge linked early years activity for pre-schoolers.

This year’s theme – Mythical Maze challenges children aged four to eleven to find their way around a labyrinth that introduces them to fantastical creatures, collecting stickers of each character along the way.

•Head to your local library during the summer holidays and enroll. It’s completely free and anybody can take part.

•If you’re a parent or carer then take a look at our Family Leaflet to find out more and join us on our Facebook page for all the latest news •Children can chat, get reading recommendations and enter competitions on our Summer Reading Challenge website •If you’re a teacher take a look at our resources to help you support children’s reading for pleasure Anne Sarrag, Summer Reading Challenge director for The Reading Agency, says: “Mythical Maze is all free fun, which is top news for parents. So mums, dads and carers, pop down to your local library and find out more about what’s happening locally, and help your children discover a love of stories this summer whilst they maintain and develop their reading skills over the summer holidays. ” Once again this year, children’s publishers are supporting the Summer Reading Challenge, and there are also large print Summer Reading Challenge materials available for visually impaired children, or visually impaired parents/carers.thanks to the support of the RNIB National Library Service. In Scotland the Challenge runs as Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge Scotland.

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Distributed within Kingston, Richmond and Wimbledon areas

Tutoring • Holiday Schemes and Camps Instrumental and Vocal Tuition continued

Orleans House Star Club Wed/Thurs, Twickenham, 020 8831 6000

Ms Lori Fredrics.Surrey.Singing, Voice, Opera, Musical Theatre, 020 8943 9396 Otakar Kraus Music Trust, providing music therapy for children & young people, 020 8894 2007 Paula Jones piano, flute, clarinet and saxophone teacher, 020 8412 0079 Rory Sanders, Wimbledon, Piano Teacher, 5yrs+, 07766 541864 Salome van der Walt, Wimbledon, Piano Teacher, all ages and levels, 020 8944 5918 Teresa Carberry, Piano Teacher, all ages, Classical or Modern, 0208 894 1169 Teresa Carberry.Piano Teacher.

Classical & Modern, 020 8894 1169

The Study Zone, 8-16 year olds, Twickenham, 020 8894 1154 Tolworth Recreation Centre, sport and play schemes, 020 8391 7910 YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston,, 020 8296 9747 YMCA Surbiton, 020 8390 0148

Activ Camps, fun-packed multiactivity camps for children aged 4 to 14, 07896 546067 Albany Park Canoe & Sailing Centre, also a wide variety of paddle sports, 020 8549 3066

Out of School Clubs

Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre, Multi Activity Days, 020 8549 3066

Arty Party Workshops, 5-16yrs, All Areas, 020 8675 7055

Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre, Raft Building, 020 8549 3066

Greenacres After School & Holiday Club (‘The Den’), Hampton, 0208 783 1400

Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre, Wet & Wild week 8yrs +, 020 8549 3066

Kerswell Kids, Sessional Daycare, Breakfast and After School Club Services, 020 8755 3014

All 4 Kids Workshop Theatre Camp, Kingston, 07876 254691

Out of School Clubs

Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 020 8977 7558

Arty Party Workshops, 5-16yrs, All Areas, 020 8675 7055 Greenacres After School & Holiday Club (‘The Den’), Hampton, 0208 783 1400 Kerswell Kids, Sessional Daycare, Breakfast and After School Club Services, 020 8755 3014 Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 020 8977 7558 Maggie & Rose, 020 7581 9344

Maggie & Rose, 020 7581 9344 Malden Centre After School Club, 5-12 yrs, 020 8336 7770 Orleans House Star Club Wed/Thurs, Twickenham, 020 8831 6000 The Study Zone, 8-16 year olds, Twickenham, 020 8894 1154 Tolworth Recreation Centre, sport and play schemes, 020 8391 7910

Malden Centre After School Club, 5-12 yrs, 020 8336 7770

Holiday Schemes and Activities

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston,, 020 8296 9747 YMCA Surbiton, 020 8390 0148

Fit for Sport Kids camps 3-14 yrs, Teddington, 0845 4563233 Fun club at Kingsmeadow Centre, 5-12 yrs, 020 8547 2198 Fusion, Academy of Performing Arts age 4-18yrs, 020 8255 1250 Greenacres After School & Holiday Club (‘The Den’), Hampton, 0208 783 1400 Holiday Play Scheme, Kingston Children’s information service, 020 8547 6582 KIDS WORKS Soccer School, Football camps; Easter and Summer holidays!, 020 8755 1583 Loli PomPom, drama Club, 07723 387076 Maggie & Rose, 020 7581 9344

Arty Party Workshops, 5-16yrs, All Areas, 020 8675 7055

Malden Centre Play Scheme, New Malden, 020 8336 7770

Barracudas, Twickenham & Wimbledon, 0845 123 5299

Mini & Maxi Campers at the Kingfisher Centre, 4-12, Kingston, 020 8546 1042

Camp Beaumont, Wimbledon 3-15yrs, 01263 823000

Mosaic Parties and Workshops for Children, 020 8891 0691

David Lloyd Playscheme, Raynes Park, 020 8543 8020

PGL Activity Holidays, 08700 507507

Dickerage Adventure Playground, New Malden, 020 8942 1707 Drama Circle, Twickenham 5 - 11 Years, 07971 231187 Explore Learning, Hampton, 020 8979 7117

Playball Parties & Holiday Camps - fun, active, sports for kids, 020 8123 9190 Playdays Holiday Club, 020 8946 8139 Reflect Productions - 3-17 years Merton Park, Morden, Wimbledon, Hammersmith, 07952 127021

Summer Camp Countdown The UK’s no. 1 for children’s holiday activity camps

Get outside this summer!

Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, Super Camps should be pleased by the huge growth in the number of children’s activity providers over the past few years.

Whilst choosing what to do in the holidays used to be relatively simple, there are now hundreds of companies promising ultimate this and ultimate that in children’s holiday fun.

What children’s activity providers should be telling you is whether their camps have received OFSTED’s blessing. All Super Camps centres assessed last summer scored “Good”.

Hampton School

Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD

Joseph Hood Primary Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, SW20 9NS

Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston, KT2 6RL

Play, create, enjoy.

Multi-Activity and Arts & Crafts courses available.

Boys and girls ages 4-14. Throughout summer holidays.

Day rates and weekly packages available.

www.supercamps.co.uk

01235 467300

Are fun activities like quad biking, swimming or archery included in the price? At Super Camps these special treats come at no extra charge.

And check out the toys we provide your children will play with.

Only Super Camps is able to provide big-brand satisfaction thanks to tie-ups with companies like LEGO®. No wonder that when it comes to a global assurance rating, Super Camps ranks up there with success stories like Apple.

Founded in 1996 at a single school near Oxford, Super Camps now puts on high value, top quality children’s activities at 80 venues across England, including London, Manchester and Birmingham.

So do visit the website if you want your children to progress this summer. We won’t make any ultimate promises, but we do guarantee to help them learn new skills and meet new friends.

Stick with the original, stay with the best – Super Camps.

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Out and About Holiday Schemes and Activities continued Refugee Action Playscheme, Kingston Fairfield South, 020 8547 0115 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138 Star Club, Twickenham, 020 8831 6000 Super Camps, Go Play, Go Create, Go Discover at Hampton, Joseph Hood and Tiffin School (4-14yrs). No. 1 for children’s holiday activity camps, 01235 467300 SuperCamps, Wimbledon, Twickenham, 01235 832222 The Chill Out Zone, 9-14 year olds, Twickenham, 020 8894 1154 The Little Gym, Hampton Hill, 020 8977 0099 Tiffin Sports Centre, 0208 541 3972 Tolworth Recreation Centre Sportscene, 5-13 yrs, 020 8391 7910 Virgin Active, Kingston 5 - 11Yrs, 020 8481 6000 Whizzkidz, Ham and Kingston, 020 8893 4250 Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330 YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, Daycamp 5-12yrs, 020 8296 9747

King Georges Recreation Ground, Tolworth, 020 8547 5507 Kingston Road Recreation Ground, New Malden, 020 8547 5507 Latchmere Recreation Ground, Kingston, 020 8547 5507 Manor Park Recreation Ground, Old Malden, 020 8547 5507 Marble Hill Adventure Playground, Open Spring - Sept, Twickenham 5-15yrs, 0208 891 4930 Richmond Park, 2500 acres, with red and fallow deer, 020 8948 3209 Victoria Recreation Ground, Surbiton, 020 8547 5507

Play Centres Avondale Gym Club, Tumble Gym for under 5’s, Surbiton, 020 8399 3386 Caterpillars Café, Bentalls Centre Kingston, Number Not Known Cheeky Monkeys, The Pavilion, New Malden-Mon-Thurs, 01483 282630 Eddie Catz, Wimbledon, 0845 201 1268 Frankie & Flo’s Playcafe 0 - 5 yrs: bouncy castle, toys, baby and outside areas, 07803 594786 Jellybugs Play Café, 07557 648484

YMCA Wimbledon, Daycamp 5-12yrs, 020 8542 9055

Jumping Beans Softplay Café, Raynes Park, 07753 716392

Children’s Farms, Zoos and Wildlife Centres

Jumping Jacks Play Café, 07930 932088

Deen City Farm, Merton Abbey, 020 8543 5300

Museums, Galleries and Historic Buildings Kingston Museum, local history, 020 8547 5006

Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Indoor play centre, 0208 332 5655

YMCA Wimbledon, Jumping Jacks Under 5’s, 020 8542 9055

Hampton Heated Open air Pool, 020 8255 1116

Kiss Me Hardy - Wacky Warehouse, Colliers Wood, 0208 543 9631

Sports Centres and Sports Grounds

Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Kingston, 020 8546 1042

Little Fishes Soft Play, Richmond, Tues, Weds, and Thurs, 10am-12.15pm, 07734 462942

Alexandra Recreation Ground, Surbiton, 020 8547 5507 David Lloyd Centre The Rotunda, Kingston, 020 8974 7440

Museum of Richmond, local history, 020 8332 1141

Little Hamsters Play Café, fun for under 5’s Mon, Wed and Fri 10- 2, Ham, 07432 354274

Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, 020 8831 6000

Lollipop Club, Kew, 020 8332 7436

Dickerage Adventure Playground, 3-18yrs, New Malden, 020 8942 1707

Mums Play Shop, soft play, Mon-Fri, Hampton, 020 8941 0766

Hampton Sports, Arts, & Fitness Centre, 020 8941 4334

The Museum of Wimbledon, 020 8296 9914 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, 020 8944 1066 Wimbledon Windmill Museum, open weekends only Apr-Oct, 020 8947 2825 World Rugby Museum & Stadium Tours, Twickenham, 020 8892 8877

Parks, Playgrounds and Open Spaces Bevereley Park Recreation Ground, New Malden, 020 8547 5507 Canbury Gardens, Kingston, 020 8547 5507 Fairfield Recreation Ground, Kingston, 020 8547 5507 Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Explore the world’s most famous garden, 0208 332 5655

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Pod2, Wimbledon, 020 8542 9055 Rascals Softplay, Motspur Park, KT3 6NE Mon-Fri 9.30-5pm 0-5yrs (party hire too), 07721 021290 Sinbads Soft Play Café, Raynes Park, up to 8 years, 020 8947 7987 Soft Play at Deckers, Tolworth, 020 8337 0519 Tearless and Fearless, 1-4yrs, at Kingfisher Centre, Thurs, 020 8546 1042 The Pod, YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747 Tots Landing Playcentre, Wimmbledon 0-6 Years, 020 8946 4156 Wimbledon Leisure Centre call for session times, 020 8542 1330 YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston Tots Runtime, 020 8296 9747

Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre, 020 8977 9911 The Malden Centre, 020 8336 7770 The Springhealth Leisure Club, Richmond, 020 8940 0561 Virgin Active, Kingston, 020 8481 6000 Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330

Kingfisher Leisure Centre, including

Theatres and Cinemas

swimming pool, Kingston, 020 8546 1042

Children’s Theatre Club, Lantern Arts Centre Wimbledon, 020 8944 5794

Malden Centre, with swimming pool, 020 8336 7770

Colour House Children’s Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills, 020 8640 5111

Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre, 020 8977 9911

Curzon Richmond, 0330 500 1331

Teddington Sports Centre, 020 8977 0598 Tiffin Girls Community Sports Centre, Kingston, 020 8547 5507 Tolworth Recreation Centre, 020 8391 7910 Whitton Sports Centre, 020 8898 7795 Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330

Swimming Pools David Lloyd Centre, Raynes Park, 020 8543 8020

New Wimbledon Theatre, 0844 871 7646 Odeon IMAX Cinema Kingston, 0871 224 4007 Odeon IMAX Cinema Wimbledon, 0871 224 4007 ODEON Richmond, 0871 224 4007 Polka Theatre for Children, Wimbledon, 020 8543 4888 Richmond Theatre, 0870 0606651 Rose Theatre, Kingston, 08444 821 556 The Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, 020 8940 3633

Distributed within Kingston, Richmond and Wimbledon areas

Out and About • Parties Youth Clubs under 11 years

The Golden Hinde, 08700 11 8700 The Look Out Discovery Centre, Science Fun, Bracknell, 01344 354400 The Royal Marines Museum, Southsea, 023 9281 9385

Martin Way Methodist Church, Youth Club, Fridays 5.45 - 7.15pm, 7-12yrs, 020 8542 2377

Active Parties

Youth Clubs 11 years plus Everyday Youth, Everyday Church, Wimbledon 11-16yrs, Friday 7pm9:30pm, 020 8947 1859 Friday People.Com 8-12yrs, 07932 724120 Gujarati Balmandir, Saturday Club, 020 8224 6153 Older Youth for 14-18’s, St Stephens Church, Twickenham, 020 8892 5258 Our Lady Immaculate, Youth Group for school years 7-8, every other Fri 7:158:45, 020 8399 9550 South Wimbledon Youth Centre, FREE activites for 13-19 year olds in Merton, 020 8542 7537 Westside Youth Club, Wimbledon, 020 8780 4071 Younger Youth for 11-14’s, St Stephens Church, Twickenham, 020 8892 5258

Something Different Fairtrade Café - Teddington Methodist Church, Every Friday 10am - 12noon, 020 8894 1877 Historical guided walks through Kingston, 020 8399 0160 Royal British Legion, tour the poppy factory, Richmond, 020 8940 3305 Turk Launches, boat trips on the Thames, 020 8546 2434

Out of Area Attractions Battersea Park Zoo, 020 7924 5826 Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Palace and Abbey, 01590 612345 Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, Halland, 01825 840 573 Bocketts Farm Park, Leatherhead, 01372 363764 Chessington World of Adventures Resort, 0871 663 4477 Diggerland, Kent, 0871 22 77 007 Explosion! Museum Of Naval Firepower, 023 9250 5600 Hobbledown Children’s Farm, Epsom, 0843 289 4979 Imperial War Museum, 020 7416 5000 Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Kew, 020 8568 4757 London Wetland Centre, 020 8409 4400 Odds Farm Park, loads of activities for kids, Beaconsfield, 01628 520188 Royal Armouries-Fort Nelson, Fareham, 01329 233734 Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport, 023 9251 0354 SEA LIFE London Aquarium, 0871 663 1678

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo... who will you see?

Amanda’s Action Club, 01895 623999 Cricket & Ball Sport birthday parties from 5+ indoors & outdoors all year round, 07912873591 Crouching Tiger Karate 3+, 020 8560 5267 David Lloyd Lanes Raynes Park, 020 8544 9965 Diddi Dance high energy and fun parties for 2 to 7 year olds, 07877 664809 Football Parties, 07977 311478 Footie Tots Parties 2yrs+, 07931 707720 Go Kart Party, Covering TW Postcodes, 0785 22 99 400 Karate Party, 0208 547 2767 Kiddi Karts, 01932 770770 Marble Hill Adventure Playground 5-15 Years, 020 8891 0641 Mini Musketeers- Fun Fencing & Parties, 6-10yrs, Twickenham, 07950 011581 Playball Parties & Holiday Camps - fun, active, sports for kids, 020 8123 9190 Reflect Productions - 3-17 years Merton Park, Morden, Wimbledon, Hammersmith, 07952 127021 The Little Gym, Hampton Hill, 020 8977 0099 The Race Centre provides a simulated racing experience for 1-50 drivers, 020 8397 4384 Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre, 020 8947 4894

Craft and Cookery Parties Arty Party, 5-16yrs, All Areas, 020 8675 7055 Fantastic Art Parties for children aged 5-12, 07971 475373 Little Cooks, bespoke Birthday Parties, 07817 400 198 Mobile Ceramic Painting Parties, 01483 282630 Mosaic Parties and Workshops for Children, 020 8891 0691 Prickly Poppy Childrens Mosaic Parties, 07947 820182 Puppet Planet, Puppet-making and drama parties, 020 7627 0111 The Ceramics Cafe, Kew, paint your own designs, 020 8332 6661

Face Painting and Make-over Parties A princess pamper party, children’s parties, south west london area, 5-13yrs, 07766 064073 Face Painting & Art Workshops, 020 8244 3016

From cheeky monkeys to leaping lemurs, noisy otters to snuffling coatis, who will you come face to face with?

Plus our fun play area for kids of all ages!

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Tel: 020 7924 5826

Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge Gate Battersea London SW11 4NJ

www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk we’re passionate about wildlife

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo There’s an exciting world of amazing animals at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, including monkeys, snakes, pigs, donkeys, ring tailed lemurs, rabbits, emu, chipmunks, coati, wallabies and chickens. Kids can enjoy feeding the farm animals in the Barley Mow Farm or spying on the meerkats in the secret lookout tunnel. They can say hello to a cheeky monkey or make friends with sweet Bianca, our miniature Shetland pony. Don’t forget to watch Kune Kune pigs Wiggle and Piggle snuffling in the mud or to listen to the parrots squawk.

Children will have hours of fun in the adventure playground, with its sand and water play areas, a real tractor and life-sized fire engine.

With feeding sessions and special events all year round, from Hedgehog Days and Snake Days to Monkey Mayhem and Easter Egg Hunts, there’s a world of fun, learning and adventure.

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Battersea Park, Chelsea Embankment, London SW11 4NJ, tel 020 7924 5826 www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk Fantastic Fairies, Makeover Parties age 3yrs+, 07845 930151 Funky Faces, Face Painting, 020 8487 1492 Magic Faces, 020 8398 4138 Make Me Beautiful, makeup parties, 01737 832127 Makeover Magic, girls 6-16yrs, 01737 832656 Mini Makeovers, Beauty parties for ages 5 to 12 years, 020 8398 0107

Paintbox Smiles, Face painting for children’s parties & events, 07758 195259 Party Faces London, Professional face painting for children and adults, 07984 619 076 Razzle Dazzle Parties, Party Make Over for girls between the ages of 4 &16, 0845 3901010 The Paintertainer, Professional Face and Body Painting for all ages and events, 07875 833929

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Parties Farm and Animal Parties Celebrity Reptiles, cool children’s parties with reptiles, spiders and insects!, 0208 656 7787 Deen City Farm, Merton Abbey, 020 8545 2170

Mainly Magic Parties A1 Amazing Bitza The Puppet Pooch and Stevan, FUN and Magic, 020 8642 6388 Adam Ants Parties, 020 8959 1045 James The Magician, 08000 842 847 Magic Marty, 0800 046 3939 Marco’s Magic 3yrs +, 01435 864124 Michael Paul, Magician, 020 8657 4245 Mr Squash, Puppets, Magic and Fun, 07939 252241 MR TRICKEY, Comedy Magic, Balloon Modeling, Guitar Singalong, Disco & games, 0208 337 7746

Music and Dance Parties

All you need for a great party!

 Puppet Theatre  Comedy Magic Show  Party Games for Everyone  Exciting Light & Sound Disco  Balloon Modelling  10 Item Party Bags  Catering Bookings & Enquiries

01932 561779

www.wonderlandkidsparties.co.uk Birthday Dreams, Girls and boys 3-12 Yrs, 020 7700 2525 Boo Boo, The Children’s Entertainer, 020 7727 3817 Bruno Bears Party Fun, Puppet Show and Games, 4-7Yrs, 020 8876 8969 Charlie Farley Childrens Parties, 07767 486797

Amanda’s Action Club, 01895 623 999 Caterpillar Music, Engaging songs,puppets,props,instruments, bubbles and more!, 020 8540 1762 Fusion Entertainment Parties, 020 8255 1250 Hartbeeps Surrey an exciting approach to the children’s music scene. Babies-4yrs, 07970 898436 Lisa The Disco Diva, 020 8898 5622 Popstar Parties, dance Parties, Disco’s, Fairy Parties, 01932 782588 Rocking Robins - come join the band!, 020 8274 9557 Tabby’s Tunes, award winning music classes, Wimbledon, 4 months to 4 years old, 07887 985 692 Tiny Tunes Parties, 07977 585020

Soft Play Parties Jellybugs Play Café, 07557 648484 Pod2, Wimbledon, 020 8542 9055

Chatterbox Events: Parties/ Entertainment for All Ages!, 07767 820772 Cookie Crumbles, Cooking Parties 4-18yrs, 020 8876 9912 Crazy Chris, Magic, Juggling, Discos, 01784 453192 Crazy Hazy, Childrens Party Entertainer, 01932 788801 Crime Scene Party! Be a detective, find the culprit using real police methods!, 07768 433113 Cupcakemum Ltd, 0208 875 1065 Dantastic Productions, The Classic Kids Party, 07460 222003 Dazzle and Fizz Kids Parties, 01932 961422 Drama Circle, Drama Parties for 4 - 9 year olds, 07971 231187 Fizztastic, Magic Parties, 3 Yrs +, 020 8397 5674

Rascals Softplay Parties, Motspur Park, 07721 021290

Foxy The Funky Magic Genie, 07779 238183

The Pod, YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747

Froggle Parties, Parties for all ages, 0845 0504509

Other Amazing Parties

Funky Moves Kids, 07810 431101

Adam Ants Parties, 020 8959 1045 All Sorts of Fun, 07845 320001 Amazing Children’s Parties, Fully guaranteed, 0800 0188118 Angel Faces, Face Painting, Balloons, Magical Entertainment, 07802 842446 Animation Party, 07816 272744 Be My Bear Parties, 01492 544666 Bedazzled Events, 07964 708505 Billy Banjo, Gentle Music & Silly Magic 3-5yrs, 020 8891 5917 Birthday Dreams - Birthday Parties, Cakes and Party bags, 020 7700 2525

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Gamewagon, the ultimate video game party, delivered directly to you, 0845 319 4263 Glitterbug Parties, 07956 532 107 Greenacres Parties, Hampton, 07713 405049

Captain Cutlass Our parties are all about singing, dancing & having fun!

Hide under a parachute, shake the maracas, wave the scarves, chase bubbles, rock the pom poms, sing along, meet Mr Tiny & whole lot more!

As well as party games we also get you grooving to well known pop classics!

Classes Pom Poms Shakers Scarves Bubbles Bean Bags Balls Parachute Face painting Balloon Modelling

E: Party@tinytuneslive.com T: 07977 585020 www.TinyTunesLive.com

Jolly Dolly’s Magic and Disco Parties 4-8yrs, 01784 880811 Jolly Roger and his pirate ship in your home/venue, 4-6yrs, 020 8546 7985 Jumping Beans - fun parties for under 5’s, 0203 002 0254 Kinder Tots, Magical, Musical Story times introducing French, German and Spanish, 020 8977 7914 Krafty Kidz, Let’s get Crafty!, 020 8892 5577 Little Actors Theatre Company, Drama Parties, 0151 336 4302 Little Me parties, Fairy princess makeover and crafts 3Yrs+, 07748 524993 Loli PomPom, 07723 387076

Hot Hire, Fire Engine Party, 07947 028899

Mad Science Birthday Parties, have a blast, 4-11yrs, 01245 364220

Impeyan Productions, animal encounter shows 4Yrs+, 01992 446 211

Magic Mirror Face Painting, Streatham, 020 8764 8986

JabberJacks, 2-7 yrs, 020 8390 0531

Magical Quests Ltd, Themed Parties & Events, 07779 589585

Jelly Kelly, 01932 706273

Manic Science, 5-12 Yrs, 01737 557095

Pirate Magic • Puppets Disco • Clown

07845 320001 www.allsortsoffun.co.uk Mrs Marvel Children’s Parties, 07932 070773 Nippers ‘N’ Nosh, mobile party service, 07818 222001 Paaarty, 07816 325791 Paintbox, Holiday Art & Craft Workshops, Wimbledon, 07939 042018 Parties To Remember, 020 7249 3242 Playtime, 01932 246747 Pooh Bear or Minny at your party, 01372 727492 Soap and Bubble, Fun soap-making parties for girls, 07718 076 734 Suzbags O’Fun, crafts and teddy bear making kits for parties and other events, 01276 453925 TechZone, the FIRST mobile video game party wagon in the UK, 01622 200655 The Bertie & Boo Theatre Co, 020 7326 4031 Theatrebugs, all ages, Kingston, Surbiton, Ham, Richmond, 0800 9755290

Distributed within Kingston, Richmond and Wimbledon areas

Parties • A-Z for 5 - 16 years + Other Amazing Parties continued

Party Ark, helping parents create fabulous parties for their children, 01388 767877

Three Wishes Parties, unique interactive parties for 4-11 year olds, 07713 126587

Party Bag Queens, 0790 337 0061 Pinatas at Mexicolore, 077381 05842 SparklesParties, Childrens party catering, 020 8549 2561

Tomfoolery, traditional parties with a modern twist, 07870 595497

The Balloon & Kite Company, 0208 946 5962

Tooty Frooty, Disco’s, Magic and Games age 3-7yrs, 07956 444049

The London Balloon Lady, 07885 401277

Twizzle Parties, 020 8392 0860 Whirligig Parties offer premium children’s entertainment with over 5 years exp., 07708 305345

Twizzle Parties, 020 8392 0860

Wonderland Children’s Parties, Puppet and Magic Shows, 01932 561779 Yoganory, yoga and story entwined, parties for 3-13 years, 07725 402650

Hall Hire David Lloyd Centre, Raynes Park, 020 8543 8020 Greenacres Kids Café, Hampton, 020 8977 8335 Hampton and Richmond Borough Football Club, 020 8941 2838 Hampton Wick Baptist Church Hall, Landmark Arts Centre, Arty Parties, Tedington, 020 8977 7558 Open Door Community Centre, Wimbledon, 020 8871 8174 South Wimbledon Community Centre, 0208 540 4539 St Luke’s Church Hall, Kingston, 07592 408419

The Greenwood Centre, Hampton Hill, 020 8979 9662 Tiffin Sports Centre, 0208 541 3972 Whitton Sports Centre, 020 8898 7795 Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330 YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747 YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747

Balloon Time, 020 8385 1000 Balloon Works, Balloons for all Occasions, Kew, 020 8948 8157 Books, Bits and Bobs, Party Goods and Fancy Dress, Kingston, 020 8546 6655

Mad About Parties, dynamic party equipment hire company, 07585 776484 Nellie’s Parties, designer parties organised, 2-12yrs, 07710 479 852

Hopscotch Dressing up Clothes, 020 8696 1313

Taking out an advert with the Family Grapevine magazine can get your message out to over 10,000 per issue in an extremely cost effective way.

Prices start from £55 for 1/16th page advert.

Contact Niki for more information, nikih@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk or 020 8123 8248

Happy Potter Ceramics, Teddington, 020 8973 1468 Krafty Kidz, Let’s get Crafty!, 020 8892 5577 Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 020 8977 7558 Maggie & Rose, 020 7581 9344 Mosaic Art Direct, 020 8891 0691 Paintbox, Holiday Art & Craft Workshops, Wimbledon, 07939 042018 Pottery Café Richmond, 020 8744 3000

Athletics Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138

Badminton Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330

Basketball Dickerage Adventure Playground, 3-18yrs, New Malden, 020 8942 1707 Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Tiffin Sports Centre, 0208 541 3972 Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330

Bikes Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre, off road biking, 020 8549 3066 Cycle Routes in Richmond, 020 8891 7318 Kingston Council, Cycle Training Courses, 020 8547 5992

Bowling and Skittles

Star Club, Twickenham, 020 8831 6000

Charrington Bowl, Indoor Bowling, Tolworth, 0844 826 1472

The Ceramics Cafe, Kew, paint your own designs, 020 8332 6661

David Lloyd Lanes Raynes Park, 0208 544 9965

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Archery Chessington Bowmen, 07958 464616 Royal Richmond Archery Club, 020 8870 5405 Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138

Arts and Crafts

Party Supplies

Junior Geo, Fantastic Mineral and Fossil Party Bags, 020 8772 8770

Designer Cakes by Elle, 07866 807276 Greycoat Lumleys - Setting the Standard in Recruitment, 020 7233 9950 Lily’s Cake Creations, 020 8640 9149 Pop-a-Popalicious, party food, 020 8291 5171

Costumes and Fancy Dress

St Mary’s Parish Church, Hampton, 020 8979 2615

Children’s party Company Ltd, 020 7349 9431

Billy Bounce, 01932 865924 Bounce-A-Lot Bouncy Castle, Kingston, 020 8336 1116 Bump, Bounce, Ride, Slide, 020 8395 9902 Cool Parties, Castles and Ball Ponds for Hire, 0845 644 2617 Party Bounce, Bouncy Castles & Inflatable Slides etc, 020 8399 5679 Party Bounce, Bouncy Castles, Tables & Chairs etc, 020 8399 5679

Cakes and Caterers

020 8977 1279

Bougie Magique, magic birthday candles, 07815 786922

Bouncy Castles and Inflatables

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Annie’s Arts fun sewing classes for children ages 6-12, Richmond, 07879 428172 Art Angels, 2 ½-7yrs St Margarets, 020 8891 4064 Booktree, Craft classes and workshops for 8yrs+, Wimbledon, 020 8742 3936 Busy Bees, 01372 730548 Busy Lizzy Crafts, Creative Workshops for all ages, New Malden, 020 8942 6561 Crafty Café Paint your own pottery, Surbiton, 020 8390 1999 Glitterbug at Home - for groups of 4 or more children, we come to your home!, 07956 532 107 Greenacres Kids Café, Hampton, 020 8977 8335

W N 1 OF 2 Wi FaM aMi aM M iLY DaY aY a YP Pa aSSeS (FOR T WO A DULTS A ND T WO CHiLDR EN) • Hobbledown is a 50-acre farm park adventure featuring towers, tunnels, mazes, aerial walkways, a daring high ropes course and a 14,000 sq ft indoor play barn • With our own Zoo Licence, we have more than 150 animals

THE QUESTION:

What is the restaurant area called at Hobbledown?

Enter online at: http://thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/kingstonrichmond-wimbledon/competition-entries/

Follow us on facebook; hobbledownuk and twitter; @Hobbledown

Find us at:

Hobbledown Children’s Farm Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8PT T: 0843 289 4979 E: thehobblers@hobbledown.com

www.hobbledown.com

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A-Z for 5 - 16 years + Chess, Cards and Board Games Richmond Junior Chess Club, Number not Known

Computers and Media Whizzkidz, Ham and Kingston, 020 8893 4250

Funky Moves Kids, 07810 431101 Georgina Dancing School, Twickenham, 020 8755 1504 Get active with Hi-5 dance Classes, All Area’s 4-6yrs, 01865 739048 Go for it Theatre School and Agency, Teddington, 4-18yrs, 020 8943 1120 Hampton Hill Theatre School, 3yrs +, 020 8979 2789

Cookery

Helen O’Grady’s Children’s Drama Academy, Surbiton, Wimbledon, 020 8255 4090

Little Cooks, 07817 400 198 Little Cooks, Kids Kitchen Club 5-12yrs, 07817 400 198

Jayne Marshall, Kingston, 020 8399 9543

Maggie & Rose, 020 7581 9344 YMCA Wimbledon Tots Cookery, 020 8542 9055

Cricket Old Rutlishians Club, Merton Park, 020 8542 3678 Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138 Tiffin Sports Centre, 0208 541 3972

Jigsaw, 3-18yrs, Raynes Park, 020 8447 4530 Just Imagine Dance, From 18mths-10 Years, 07879 521 456 Kew Adademy of Performing Arts, 2+ in Ballet, Modern, Tap and Drama, 01932 423456 KidsDance, 4-11yrs, Twickenham, 07966 262579 Kingston Ballet School in Kingston and New Malden, 07909 139149

Dance and Theatre Arts

Kingston Dance Studio, many types of dance, 020 8546 2312

act first drama, Hampton Hill, 07956 441481

Kingston Vale Dance Academy, Ballet and Modern, 020 8579 4652

All Expressions Theatre School, Twickenham, 020 8898 3321

Kristi’s Dance Academy, Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz, Hampton, 01784 451028

Angelina Ballerina Dance academy, 3-6yrs All Areas, 01865 739048 Best Shot Youth Theatre, 9yrs+ Wimbledon, 020 8540 1238

Landmark Arts Centre, Lets Pretend 3-4yrs, Teddington, 020 8977 7558 Little Magic Train, 18months-7yrs, Surbiton, 01865 739048

Boogie Tots, 18months-5yrs, Twickenham, 020 8898 5622

Little Magic Train, 18months-7yrs, Wimbledon, 01865 739048

Cherry Dunn Dance Classes, Wimbledon, 020 8946 1523 Children’s Theatre Club, Lantern Arts Centre Wimbledon, 020 8944 5794

Lucie Benson School of Dance, Dance, Singing and Acting 3+, 07913 796 608 Maggie & Rose, Ballet, 020 7581 9344

Children’s Theatre Workshops, 7-17yrs, Wimbledon, 020 8342 0542

Movement Warriors, dance classes for boys aged 5-7 and 8+, 07726 313057

Dance Express, Friendly dance in SWLondon, ages 2+ in ballet, tap, cheer, modern, 07904 217877

Nifty Feet, Dance School, 2-16yrs, Wimbledon & Richmond, 020 8940 6674

Dance Fusion, fun dance school in twickenham, teaching children from 2.5 Yrs, 07813 170707 Danceforce, Kingston, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Street dance and Drama, 020 8241 8496 Dragon Drama, Teddington, 07590 452436 Drama Circle, Twickenham 5 - 11 Years, 07971 231187 Dynamic Dance, 07879 206417 EarthLife, Dance 3 Years+, Kew, 020 8940 0888 Flamenco for Children, Twicknham, 07833 195361 Fun, imaginative ballet classes, Mondays at Eddie Catz Wimbledon, 2.5 - 6.5yrs, 07930 311336 Funky Feet Dance and Drama Company, 07946 038168

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Open Door Community Centre, Wimbledon, 020 8871 8174 Perform, Kingston, Richmond, Twickenham & Wimbledon, 0845 400 4000 Petites Pointes, ballet for 2.5 - 6 year olds, Kingston and Surbiton, 07958 530962 Pied Piper School of Dancing, 2 1/2 yrs+ New Malden, 07950 882616 Pleasing Dance School of Ballet, Twickenham, 020 7722 1829

Richmond Ballet School, Classes held in Ballet Jazz and Tap for 3-18 years, 020 8991 1318 Richmond Theatretrain, 6-19 years, 020 8202 2006 Stagecoach Kew. Build confidence through the performing arts. Classes for 4-18, 020 8487 1456 Stagecoach Kingston and Surbiton, 4-18 Years, 020 8873 7140 Stagecoach Merton Park, 4-18 Years, 020 8942 3502 Stagecoach New Malden, 4-18 Years, 020 8540 7791 Stagecoach Richmond, 4-18 Years, 020 8332 6741 Stagecoach Twickenham, 4-18 Years, 020 8224 6905 Stagecoach Wimbledon 4-18 Years, 020 8946 3400 Star Club, Twickenham, 020 8831 6000 Step on Stage Performing Arts, 3-18 Years, Twickenham, 020 8892 3733 Stories and More Academy, theatre skills for ages 4-16 years, New Malden, 0845 075 6044 Suzanna Raymond School of Dance, Teddington Ballet, Jazz, Tap, 0208 977 6416 The Ash School of Theatre Arts, Twickenham, 020 8979 7038 The Open Stage Drama School, Drama for children aged 6-18Yrs, 0845 0504509 The Richmond Academy of Dance, 2yrs+, 020 8255 9491 The Village School of Dance, Wimbledon, 07795 380528 Theatrebugs, all ages, Kingston, Surbiton, Ham, Richmond, 0800 9755290 Theatrecraft, Wimbledon, 01932 251701 U+ Projects, a free talent platform for young people aged 10-18, 07941 800502 Whitton Sports Centre, 020 8898 7795

Fiendish Fun For Youngsters Children’s Theatre Workshop Company “Celebrating 20 years in 2013” Dragon Drama celebrates the importance of BEING INDIVIDUAL! Preschool-Sixteen Years Workshops are set within the beautiful and mysterious surroundings of the Langdon Down Theatre, Teddington For more information visit our website www.dragondrama.co.uk Email Rossy on askus@dragondrama.co.uk 07590 452436 YMCA Wimbledon Broadway, Junior Jazz Dance, &yrs +, 020 8542 9055 YMCA Wimbledon, Disco, Rock’n’Roll, & Latin 4-15yrs, 020 8542 9055 YMCA Wimbledon, Nifty Feet 2-16yrs, 020 8542 9055

Fencing Kings College and Wimbledon High Fencing Club, 020 8255 5300 Mini Musketeers- Fun Fencing & Parties, 6-10yrs, Twickenham, 07950 011581 Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138 Whitton Sports Centre, 020 8898 7795

First Aid Courses for Children Riverside Childcare, for nannies, tutors, training and emergency childcare, 020 7374 6363

Fitness and Exercise Buggyfit classes in Wimbledon safe post-natal exercise for mums, 07985 280109

Pop/street dance classes, 8yrs +, Twickenham, 020 8898 5622

Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330

Popstar dance classes, 5-8yrs, Twickenham, 020 8898 5622

Wimbledon Village School of Ballet, 07710 348415

Red Dot Drama, Wimbledon 7-15Yrs, 07811 284 571

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, Baby Ballet, 3-5yrs, 020 8296 9747

Buggyfit Postnatal Exercise Classes, Bushy Park, Teddington, 07966 251 852

Reflect Productions - 3-17 years Merton Park, Morden, Wimbledon, Hammersmith, 07952 127021

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, salsa, 020 8296 9747 YMCA Surbiton, Baby Ballet 3-5yrs, 020 8390 0148

Buggyfit postnatal exercise in Richmond and Twickenham, toddlers welcome too!, 07752630440

Buggyfit classes, Kingston, New Malden and Surbiton for Mums with babies, 0208 224 7703

Distributed within Kingston, Richmond and Wimbledon areas

A-Z for 5 - 16 years + Fitness and Exercise continued

Tiffin Sports Centre, 0208 541 3972

Maternally Fit, Fitness for pregnancy and beyond - taught by specialised physios, 07788 650 802

Tolworth Recreation Centre Creche, 020 8391 7910

Mumsinshape, Women’s specialist Personal Training and Buggyfit classes locally, 020 8873 7441 New Body Floor Bar classes and personal - group training company, 07808 132613 Personal Trainer at Home, Surbiton & Kingston area, 07986 764365 The Springhealth Leisure Club, Richmond, 020 8940 0561

Football Dickerage Adventure Playground, 3-18yrs, New Malden, 020 8942 1707 Footie Wizards, 5-8yrs, Several Areas, 07931 707720 Goals Soccer Centre, Wimbledon, 0208 949 1122 Hampton and Richmond Borough Football Club, 020 8941 2838 Hampton Sports, Arts, & Fitness Centre, 020 8941 4334 Little Kickers, Richmond, 0208 979 8048 Little Kickers, Thames Ditton, Kingston, Surbiton and Raynes Park, 0208 286 6038 Old Rutlishians Club, Merton Park, 020 8542 3678 Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138 Tiffin Sports Centre, 0208 541 3972 Whitton Sports Centre 4-11yrs, 020 8898 7795 Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330 Wimbledon Little League Football, 020 8542 8772 YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747

Gymnastics and Trampoline Avondale Gym Club, Surbiton, 020 8399 3386 Avondale Gym Club, Tumble Gym for under 5’s, Surbiton, 020 8399 3386 BackFlip Performers, Wimbledon, 020 8940 7998 GYMSTERS, Children’s Gymnastic classes, Teddington 4.5 - 7yrs, 7-11yrs, 020 8755 1583

WIN A Family Ticket to Moominsummer Madness!

Tolworth Gymnastics Club, 020 8397 3111

Tolworth Recreation Centre, sport and play schemes, 020 8391 7910 Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330

Hockey Hockey, 020 8879 4837 Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138

Horseriding Barnfield Riding School, Kingston, 020 8546 3616 Deen City Farm, Merton Abbey, 020 8543 5858 Kingston Riding Centre, 020 8546 6361

Summer is coming and so are the Moomins... Get ready for the musical family show of the summer- opening this week. With breathtaking puppetry, live songs and humour Tove Jansson’s much-loved Moomins come to life on the Polka Theatre stage from 11 June – 16 August.

When a flood sweeps through Moominvalley, the Moomins find an exciting new home… a floating theatre! As strange things start to happen it seems the only way to bring the family back together is to put on a play.

Tove Jansson’s Moomins have charmed children for generations. Now one of her most popular stories jumps from page to stage for the first time with a family of adorable new puppets, handcrafted by one of the world’s leading puppet makers.

To be in for a chance to win one family ticket to this wonderful show enter online at: www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/kingston-richmond-wimbledon/competitions The competition will close 29th July (A family ticket can either be used for 1 adult, 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children. The family ticket is to any performance of Moominsummer Madness subject to availability).

Ridgeway Stables, Wimbledon, age 4+, 020 8946 7400 Wimbledon Village Stables, 020 8946 8579

Martial Arts and Self Defence Bu’Sen - Karate & Judo, Twickenham, 020 8892 3338 Crouching Tiger Karate 3+, 020 8560 5267 EarthLife, Karate, Kew, 020 8940 0888 England Karate Kan, Coombe Girls School, New Malden, 0780 122 6108 England Karate Kan, Malden Centre, New Malden, 0780 122 6108 Freestyle Karate Centre, Surbiton, 020 8758 2882 GKR Karate, Kingston, Richmond, Raynes Park, Surbiton and other areas, 07659 591 718 GKR Karate, Teddington, Twickenham, Whitton and other areas, 07852 289324 Great Britain Martial Arts Academy, 9+, 0800 849 6334 Great Britain Martial Arts Academy, Kids Zone 7-8 Years, 0800 849 6334 Great Britain Martial Arts Academy, Lil’ Dragons 4-6 Years, 0800 849 6334 Hampton Sports, Arts, & Fitness Centre, 020 8941 4334 Kickboxing For Kids, Tolworth, Ewell, 020 8786 1994

For more information and booking details please see http://www.polkatheatre.com/whats-on/moomins or telephone 0208 5434 888 Pee Wee Karate, Richmond, Kew, Whitton, Kingston 3-6Yrs, 020 8332 1709 Qigong, Wimbledon Village, 07970 007234 Seiki Juku Karate Do, Kingston and Kew, 07940 551906 Spillard Karate Club, 07951 252349 Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138 The Yamabushi Judo Club, Kingston, 8337 2234 Tiffin Sports Centre, Judo, Karate & Kick boxing, 0208 541 3972 Whitton Sports Centre, 020 8898 7795 Wimbledon Karate Kyokushinkai Club, 020 8946 0673 Wimbledon YMCA Judo, 07956 121752 Wing Chun Chinese Kung Fu, Tolworth, 020 8653 8188 Wing Chun Chinese Kung Fu, Wimbledon, 020 8653 8188 YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, Karate, 020 8296 9747

Hampton Sports, Arts, & Fitness Centre, 020 8941 4334

Kids Capoeira, Tueday 4:30-5:30, 07956 932 291

Kingston Trampoline Academy, 0208 123 1139

Kung Fu & Tai Chi, 5-18 yrs, Tolworth, 07958382389

YMCA Surbiton, Khai-Bo, 020 8390 0148

The Little Gym, Hampton and Teddington, 020 8977 0099

Master Cho’s Taekwondo School, Malden Centre, 07973 631105

YMCA Wimbledon, 8yrs + Judo, 020 8542 9055

YMCA Surbiton, Karate, 020 8390 0148

Multisport Activities Playball Hampton,Teddington & Sunbury, termly classes for children age from 2-6+, 020 8123 9190 Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138

Music Groups ETNA, Twickenham, Sing A Song Music Classes Tues termtime 3:45pm, 3.5 - 10 Years, 020 8892 5183 Get Jiggy With It-music groups for 2-6yrs fun & percussion, 07966 215874 Guitar Academy, Kingston and Hampton, 07904 377167 Merton Park Music Centre, 020 8540 6030 Richmond Music Trust, 020 8538 3866 Step on Stage Performing Arts, Piano, Flute and Music Theory, Twickenham, 020 8892 3733

Netball Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138

Paintball and Laser Games Laser Quest, Kingston, 020 8974 8484

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A-Z for 5 - 16 years + • What’s On Quad Bikes and Karting Surbiton Raceway, GoKarting, tuition for 6 yrs+, 020 8337 5550

Rugby and Mini Rugby London Welsh Rugby Football Club, mini rugby, Old Deer Park, 020 8940 2368 Old Rutlishians RFC, Merton Park, 07976 926326 Rugby at Blagdons, New Malden 6yrs+, 020 8942 3857 Rugby Tots, Wimbledon, Surbiton, Twickenham - new classes Richmond and Kingston, 0845 481 6444 Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Wimbledon, 01932 256264 Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138 Wimbledon Rugby Club, 07875 115615

Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330

Swimming, Pool Sports Aquatots, Surbiton and Wimbledon, 020 8688 6488 Blue Wave Swim School, 07764 615047 Dolphin Swim School, 020 8640 4488 Equator Sun, Australian UV Protectective Swim/Beachwear, 01932 230907 GLL Swim School, 3 months +, 020 8542 1330 Springboard Swimmers, private lessons in Teddington, Twickenham and Hampton, 020 8255 7455 Supershark Swim Schools, Age 4yrs+, New Malden, 020 8546 3864 Supershark Swim Schools, Age 4yrs+, Surbiton, 020 8546 3864

Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, Hampton, 01932 256264 Tennis England, Kingston, Hampton, Teddington 3yrs +, 0800 043 0707 Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330 YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747

Uniformed Groups 8th Wimbledon Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, 07766 082 063 Beavers, Richmond District, 020 8979 9113 Cubs, Richmond District, 020 8894 7369 Girls brigade, Merton Park, 020 8644 5454 Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, Richmond Borough, 020 8891 7537

Watersports

Squash

David Lloyd Centre, Raynes Park, 020 8543 8020

Christophers Squash and Fitness Club, Wimbledon, 020 8946 4636

Dickerage Adventure Playground, 3-18yrs, New Malden, 020 8942 1707

Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre, Kingston, canoeing, 020 8549 3066 Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre, Kingston, kayaking, 020 8549 3066 Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre, Kingston, sailing, 020 8549 3066 Kingston Rowing Club, 020 8547 7373 Thames Young Mariners, different watersports, Ham Fields, 020 8940 6338

Old Rutlishians Club, Merton Park, 020 8542 3678

Hampton Sports, Arts, & Fitness Centre, 020 8941 4334

Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre, 020 8947 4894

Skates and Skateboards

Water Babies, North Surrey, 01932 227428

Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Winter only, 0208 332 5655

Tennis

Kings Field Skatepark, Church Grove, 10am-8pm, 08456 122 660

Coombe Wood Lawn Tennis Club, Kingston, 07949 169882

Farmers Markets The Windmill Market at St Mark’s Church, Wimbledon 12 Jul, 9th Aug 2014 10:00am - 2:00 pm

Once a month, on the second Saturday, tucked in St Mark’s Church Hall and Gardens, you will find the Windmill Market. Providing a delightful display of fresh products, home baked delicacies and unique gifts.

And this month’s market is a ‘Summer Market” theme. The perfect place to find special, one of a kind gifts and summer themed foods, florals and entertainment.

Twickenham Farmers’ Market, Holly Road Car Park, TW1 4HF Every Saturday 9am-1pm

Twickenham is one of London’s longest-running farmers’ markets, with many of the customers on first-name terms with the stallholders. There is a real community atmosphere at the market, shoppers get to catch up with their neighbours for the weeks gossip whilst buying their free range bacon.

Top priority is the food, look out for great organic lamb, beef and mutton from Grant at Lee House Farm, fresh fruit and veg from farms in Kent, Oxfordshire and Lincolnshire and always a healthy selection of great-value house and garden plants from Ab at Surrey-based Beauchamp Nurseries.

Other Activities The Race Centre provides a simulated racing experience for 1-50 drivers, 020 8397 4384

Local Leisure Information Kingston Council, Leisure and Sport Services, 020 8547 5209 Kingston sports and recreation in Kingston, 020 8547 5208 Merton Council, Leisure Services, 020 8545 3667 Richmond Council, Leisure Services, 020 8831 6133

Wimbledon Farmers’ Market Wimbledon Park Primary School, Havana Road, SW19 8EJ Every Saturday 9am-1pm

Firmly established as a local destination there are usually around 20 stalls with a great range of produce and very knowledgeable farmers and producers to help you decide what to buy.

March House Farm have the largest selection of free range rare breed meats on the market and if you are peckish try one of their beef or lamb ‘Hetties’. Grange Nurseries sell some excellent home grown flowers and there are many other stalls with with similar top notch produce. http://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/wimbledon/

School Open Days

Twickenham Preparatory School Pre-Prep Open Morning 9.30am - 10:30am 25th September Please call 02089796216 to reserve a space For more information please visit www.twickenhamprep.co.uk

Bedelsford School, Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ 10am – 11.30am Wednesday 16th July

Bedelsford School is an outstanding special school which aims to provide innovative education and a challenging environment for pupils aged 2 to 16, who have a wide range of physical disabilities, including profound This market takes place in a public car park and therefore well behaved and multiple learning difficulties and complex health needs.

Please pop in to meet our wonderful pupils and staff and have a look dogs are welcome. around the school. Everyone Welcome! http://www.bedelsford.kingston.sch.uk/ http://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/twickenham/

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Please check with the organiser before you set out.

Every care has been taken compiling this list of events and family events, however changes can occur and the editor accepts no responsibility for amendments or cancellations

What’s On

Summer Fun KidsFest, The Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 11am - 5pm FREE Kidsfest now in its 8th year is a special day solely dedicated to kids.

The day offers something unique and inspirational for all ages, it’s a fantastic family day out with lots of activities and workshops that are totally free!

Merton Abbey Mills is given over to Kidsfest for a day of fun, exciting and innovative things for kids to participate in which include great hands on workshops in art, crafts, pottery, cake making, printing music, drama, dancing and Karaoke singing.

There are soft play, bouncy castle and storytelling areas with archaeological digging, face painting and caricaturing. The Colour House Children’s theatre will be running puppet and magic shows throughout day. There will be visits from the animals at Dean City farm, the local Fire Brigade and AFC Wimbledon running football skills workshops. To add to the excitement the main stage on the Bandstand at the heart of Merton Abbey Mills is home all day to great musical entertainment with performances by children and special guests with talent competitions, giveaways and a few surprises thrown in!! A superb day is in store that will have a real community feel focusing entirely on children.

Prudential RideLondon Wimbledon Monday 4th August, 9:30am until 6:30pm Cheer on the cyclists as they pass through Wimbledon and take part in a street party hosted by Love Wimbledon.

To wave through the cyclists, Love Wimbledon are putting on a street party on Wimbledon Hill Road – come and join us. We have facepainters, free massages from Gina Conway, steel band and street performances from Bicycle Ballet.

As part of the Olympic Legacy, the Prudential Ride London event brings over 20,000 cyclists, including some famous faces, to celebrate our Olympic Legacy. http://www.lovewimbledon.org/events/prudential-ride-london/

Summer Schools and Workshops A Fairy-tale Princess Workshop Eddie Catz Wimbledon, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4th - 5th August A 2 day Fairy-tale Princess workshop suitable for girls aged 4-7yrs. Discover the world of ballet through story-telling, mime and dance and there will be plenty of sparkle to go around as you will be making accessories to go with your outfits. Further information and bookings made online at www.eddiecatz.com Creative Summer School, Kip Mcgrath Centre Wimbledon Monday 28th July-Thursday 31st July 10.am-2p.m Focusing on creative writing and art- A practical project based week which aims to unlock your child’s imagination as well as improve their technical skills in the mechanics of writing, drawing and painting. Lead by a local resident artist. Price £200 per child including lunch and refreshments. Only limited number of places Call to reserve on 020 8543 5364 or email wimbledon@ kip-mcgrath.com Twickenham Barracudas Activity Day Camps St Catherines School, Cross Deep - Twickenham 21-July to 22-August, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm We’ve been running the UK’s favourite activity day camps for 22 years now, and have a fantastic and experienced team who make sure your children always have a brilliant time with us. At the day camps your child can try new activities, make new friends and most of all have lots of fun! We’ve got your holiday childcare covered – activity holidays that are Ofsted registered, giving parents peace of mind, whilst ensuring maximum FUN for kids!

Our wide range of activities include swimming, archery, fencing, motorsport, arts & crafts and varied sports led by an experienced, qualified and caring staff team. With flexible hours between 8:00 am & 6:00 pm, it truly is the ultimate kids day camp with great value for money. www.Barracudas.co.uk

Jaques Weekend, Ham House, 26-27 July Explore the gardens with the whole family and take part in our Jaques weekend of fun and games children’s trail... there’s a Jaques prize for every child!

Jaques, the makers of traditional garden games, are visiting for two weekends this summer and will be bringing along lots of their games. There will be croquet, Punch and Judy, tombola with Jaques prizes, and food and drinks in the garden. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house

Polka’s Summer Puppet Theatre Polka Theatre Wimbledon 10.30am - 3.30pm , Mon 4 - Fri 8 Aug Step onto the Polka Main Stage! At this week-long summer school you will work with a professional puppet maker, director and musician to design and create your own puppet and perform a musical story live. http://www.polkatheatre.com/

OSO Arts Centre Weekly art sessions for under-5s and their carers.

Learn, play, and explore together in our exciting sessions which will encourage creativity, curiosity and develop skills in parent-child communication, early numeracy and healthy living for you and your child. These multi-sensory sessions include craft activities, songs, stories, music, drama and toys for you and your little ones to enjoy together. www.ticketsource.co.uk/osoarts

Deen City Farm Young Farmers get to step into the shoes (or wellies!) of our livestock staff for the day and learn about all the work it takes to keep the yard running and all the animals at the farm happy.

Own A Pony members learn all about what it takes to look after your own pony for the day!

Discover The Farm combines activities from all over the farm and surrounding area! Learning about animals, planting in the garden, maybe making your own paintings and hunting for insects in the nature pond. http://www.deencityfarm.co.uk/portfolio/holidayprogrammes/

Dinosaur Raah!, The Stables Gallery, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham 3rd July - 31st August Tues - Sat 1pm-5:30pm, Sun 2pm - 5:30pm An interactive exhibition made by children, for the young (and young at heart) exploring the world of dinosaurs Free Admission Snappity the Crocodile’s Activities for Under 5s 10:15-11:00am Overflow session from 11:00 – 11:45, depending on numbers. Free.

Museums aren’t just for adults. Even the youngest children can find engagement and enchantment within our historic walls. Parents and young learners, come along to our FREE, weekly Under 5s activity session, for fun, songs, stories and crafts with Snappity the Kingston Museum www.kingston.gov.uk/museum

Stage Studio, Summer Holiday Workshops, The United Reformed Church Hall, Thames Ditton Mon 28 Jul – Fri 1st Aug, 10am – 3pm , Wicked Mon 4th – Fri 8th Aug, 10am – 3pm, Bugsy Malone A Summer they won’t forget!

Wicked - A specially adapted workshop exploring the stunning scenes and sounds of this enchanting tale. Ending on an on stage performance Bugsy Malone - Everyones favourite. A week of fun enjoying the classic songs and the story of Bugsy and friends. Expect high energy dancing, lots of laughter and even a little splurge! info@stagestudio.co.uk Tel: 07907 477 135

Please check with the organiser before you set out.

Every care has been taken compiling this list of events and family events, however changes can occur and the editor accepts no responsibility for amendments or cancellations

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What’s On

Summer Fairs Tolworth Infant and Nursery School, 12pm-3pm, 5th July

Tolworth Community Schools (entry via Douglas Road or School Lane) A ‘Storyland’ themed fair with giant slide, bungee run, teacup rides, international food and lots of other story-based fun!

Garfield Primary School Summer Fair, 12-3pm, 5th of July

This year the fair is themed around fairy tales and we encourage all to dress up for the occasion. We will have a parade with prizes for best costumes and many stalls.

Entry fees are 50p per adult and free for children.

Stalls spaces are still available, please contact garfieldpta@ymail.com for more info. (Garfield road SW19 8SB)

Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School, 12-3pm, 5th of July

Lots going on vintage cars, face painting, fire engine, craft stalls hook a duck, bouncy castle, dj fancy dress parade lots of demonstrations from Zumba to country dancing BBQ, licenced bar, Asian food and lots more. £1 adults, kids free entry

Charity Events Charity Cricket Tournament for Brain and Spine Foundation, Wimbledon Cricket Club, 13th September

The day will consist of a 6 aside cricket tournament with 8 teams. We will have Food for sale from Balham’s Cattle Grid Steak House and Happy Maki Sushi, Drinks, Cakes, a tombola, face painting, beach cricket and much more, we will also have a raffle with prizes such as signed sporting memorabilia from the England FA, Kevin Peterson, Dame Sarah Storey, Arsenal FC etc Free Admission http://www.brainandspine.org.uk/brain-and-spine-foundationcricket-tournament

The SunWalk Festival, Battersea Park, Sunday 6th July

The SunWalk is a daytime challenge for everyone! Sign up now for one of the three Power Walking challenges... a 5K open for any age, a 10K for all ages 6 and over, and a Half Marathon for all ages 13 and over.

You are not only going to have a day of experiences and visual delight, and all the fun of the fair... but the best part is you’ll be getting fitter, reaching your own goal, whilst raising money and awareness for our vital breast cancer causes.

The whole family can take part, with a Power Walking challenge for every ability and... if you have children then they can walk for free!

Plus... we have fairground delights and a children’s activity centre with live shows throughout the day!

For bigger people there is all-day live music, fantastic food and lots more surprises... this is going to be a belly-buster of a day, so join NOW! http://www.walkthewalk.org/Challenges/TheSunWalkLondon

Abundance Fruit Day, 11am - 2pm, 20 September

Abundance Wimbledon is holding their Fruit Day fundraising event at St. Mark’s Church. Abundance Wimbledon aims to use up surplus fruit in Wimbledon and you can get involved by helping pick or making jams and chutneys. Find out more at http://www. abundancewimbledon.com/

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Theatre Moominsummer Madness, Polka, 11 Jun - 16 Aug 2014 Meet the Moomins on a summer musical adventure! http://www.polkatheatre.com/

Skitterbang Island, Polka, 25 Jun - 16 Aug 2014

A heart-warming puppet opera for children Storm! Shipwreck! Adventure! Lost on an island in the very north of the world, a brave little girl meets a shy, curious creature... Not only does he look very odd, he sounds different too! http://www.polkatheatre.com/

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs, Rose Theatre, Kingston 13-14 September

When Flinn discovers a pirate hiding in the school supply closet, it’s all aboard, me hearties, for a real live pirate adventure! Captain Stubble needs Flinn’s help to find his stolen ship, but there are some mean pirate dinosaurs on the loose, and Flinn and his friends soon sail into trouble....Will fearless Flinn be able to captain the ship and defeat the pirate dinosaurs? www.rosetheatrekingston.org

Films at the Rose: The Sound of Music,7pm, Sat 5 Jul

A classic, heart-warming film from the decade that has been touted as the golden age of heady optimism after the post-war hardship and belt tightening of previous years. Watch The Sound of Music in its one-off return to the big screen this July. www.rosetheatrekingston.org

Romeo and Juliet, Ham House Outdoor Theatre, 7pm, 13 July The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, award winning all-male company, present ‘Romeo and Juliet’ . A mesmerising evening of authentic Shakespeare performed in the beautiful gardens at Ham.

Peppa Pig’s Big Splash, New Wimbledon Theatre, 26th - 27th July

Fresh from the success of Peppa Pig’s Party and Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt comes Peppa’s brand new show Peppa Pig’s Big Splash. Come and join Peppa and her friends for another all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles!...

Nearly New Sales mum2mum market nearly new sale Wimbledon, Ricards Lodge High School , 2-4pm, 13 Sept and 18 Oct Buy or sell top quality secondhand baby and kids goods at our award winning pop up markets. We have 40 stalls under one roof packed with great quality bargains. Plus- free kids entertainment, unlimited free parking and refreshments. For stall booking or more information please visit: http://www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/

NCT nearly new sale, Tolworth Recreation Centre, 3pm-5pm, 21st Sept All you need for you and your baby from the Nearly New Sale!

From birth up to toddler age; Purchase well kept baby products at a snippet of the price; From baby clothes, bouncers, high chairs and much much more. It’s a great way to bag yourself a bargain! Free parking! http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/kingston-upon-thames/volunteersneeded/kingston-nct-services/nearly-new-sales

NCT nearly new sale, All Hallows Church Hall, Twickenham , 10am - 11:30, 20th Sept

Bag a bargain at one of our Nearly New Sales this year - you can buy top-quality baby and children’s clothes, toys and equipment straight from their loving owners.

Free parking! http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/twickenham-hounslow-district/ events/nearly-new-sale-10

Please check with the organiser before you set out.

Every care has been taken compiling this list of events and family events, however changes can occur and the editor accepts no responsibility for amendments or cancellations