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TO THE SUMMER EDITION 2019!

We want to start this edition off by saying, ‘Thank you’.

In May we asked you, our readers, for your feedback on how we are doing with Toddle About and whether it gives you what you want.

Hundreds of you responded, and we were genuinely blown away by your feedback.

One of the comments really stood out for me and that’s when I realised how much of a valuable resource this magazine is to parents: “I love Toddle About Suffolk. What a great idea to get a magazine which tells you about all the baby groups going on and in all honesty as a mum who’s suffered from post natal depression and depression and anxiety its hard to get out there and try to find baby groups to go to when your hearts not in it. But to have a magazine to give you times days and locations is exactly what us mums need. I joined about 3 magazines ago and I am so glad I did.”

We love making Toddle About - and as we approach our 1st anniversary, it’s so lovely to hear that it is helping parents.

Your feedback has prompted us to make some changes though: 1. The ‘What’s New’ section, is now called ‘Bite Sized News’ - we made it less crowded and made sure it is all useful and interesting content.

2. All special offer vouchers now have a uniform design and they are all exclusive to Toddle About.

3. We are stopping the Toddle Models competition - it had the Marmite effect on you. We are replacing it with our new Big Birthday Shout Out, in which we will announce your child’s birthday and put their name in the hat to win a fab prize.

Finally, the Toddle About website is being completely over-hauled to make it the number 1 resource for finding out what’s on for 0-5s near you.

It’s launching later this year so we’ll tell you more soon!

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Summer Recipe & Craft

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Summer Events

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Summer Travel Products 12 Eco Products

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Bite SIZED NEWS Tadpole Tunes parties If your little one enjoys singing and dancing then Tadpole Tunes could make your birthday party go with a swing, a boogie, a jingle and a jangle! Get in touch to start planning your bespoke party, packing it full of your favourite songs, puppets and percussion!

Contact Angela, angela@tadpoletunes.co.uk or visit www.tadpoletunes.co.uk. P.27

Brand New Mini Sessions launching soon

Bring joy to the older generation

'Grandparents & Me' Mini session on 14th & 21st Sept. Only £45 for half an hour slot with 5 digital photos. Past clients receive 6 digital photos and a Facebook timeline cover. Sessions take place in their studio on Woodbridge Road, Ipswich.

Limited availability.

As well as running daily parentchild classes Jo Jingles now offers music and movement sessions in care homes. Katie and Jo take a small group of children and run a short session alongside the residents followed by the chance to mingle. These are proving very rewarding for the children and adults alike. Free to customers, £4.50 per family of non-customers.

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New venue for Mum2Mum Market Mum2Mum Market’s awardwinning Baby & Children’s Nearly New Sales are back on 15th Sept at a brand new, bigger venue: Chantry Academy at 1.30–3.30pm.

Back for its 5th market event Boasting 60 stalls and a prestigious venue, it not only sets them apart from the crowd, but makes them the largest nearly new sale for preloved babies and children's items in Suffolk. With savings of up to 90% off retail prices and further special offers from local businesses attending, you can understand why they’re so successful. Their next Market is on 14th July 10am-12.30pm at Trinity Park, Ipswich.

Their markets help to save tonnes of plastic from going to landfill as well as helping families make huge savings.

For tickets & stall bookings: www.themarketformums.co.uk

For more info, visit www.mum2mummarket.co.uk or email suffolk@mum2mummarket.co.uk

A great place to buy/sell quality second-hand baby, children's and maternity clothes, preloved baby equipment, toys, books, bikes, buggies and everything else you need for your little one(s).

The Creation Station brings Arts into STEM to inspire preschool children The Creation Station has developed their award-winning Little Explorer programmes to help preschool children learn about first concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). By bringing arts into STEM, families are able to enjoy a range of exciting themed classes designed to spark children’s curiosity, to create journeys of exploration and discovery.

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Concerned about your child's nutrition ?

Mini First Aid Suffolk run Kids first aid sessions for 3-11 year olds. Award winning one off 30 minute session for 3-6 years and 1 hour session for 7-11 years. Sessions also include 2 hours soft play after the class. Would your little ones know when to ring 999 or how to put someone into the recovery position, let them learn whilst having loads of fun!

Anna is an HCPC Registered Dietitian who specialises in Paediatrics, Sports and Weight management.

Whether you are concerned your infant may have a milk allergy, you are tearing your hair out because you have a fussy eating toddler or you simply want support and advice about meeting your child's nutritional requirements then Anna can help.

Clinics are held in a calm and relaxing environment which is easy to find and with plenty of parking.

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MamaPower has moved to a new location MamaPower Fitness pride themselves in bringing the best service to their current and future mums with up to date and varied equipment & facilities to accomodate you and baby. They are now officially located at Needham Gym & Fitness on Lion Barn in the lovely villlage of Needham Market just off the A14 and close to amenities, so if you live locally try out your free session at their new location. Sessions run every Tuesday at 11am and Friday at 9.45am.

Call 07901 119445 or email mamapowerfitness@outlook.com MamaPower Fitness P.32

Create harmonious family life between your 2-legged and 4-legged family members Dogs Bumps Babies & Beyond has a Dogs & Toddlers™ Workshop taking place on 27th Oct, a Dogs & Storks® Workshop on 3rd Nov and a Cats & Babies Workshop on10th Nov at the Suffolk Women's Wellness Centre Studio in Ipswich. £25 pp/£35 per couple (adults only, education based).

Places are limited and must be pre-booked.

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New products for the summer Celebrating your child’s milestones are so important and great fun. Dedicake Designs know how important birthdays are and would love to help you celebrate by creating the perfect cake for your child. They can create birthday cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and giant cupcakes suitable for cake smashes. New products for the summer include; Ice cream cupcakes, Unicorn cake pops and Unicorn chocolates.

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Ipswich Art Gallery

20 July – 3 November 2019 A quirky, hands-on exhibition for all the family!

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FAmIlY hoLiDaY!

by Claire Zakss, aka Mama Zakss

Picture this - you’re lying on your pineapple printed beach towel, in your best Love Islander swimsuit, feeling the warm sand trickling between your toes, the sound of the sea swishing calmly in the distance, ice cold Fanta lemon, the ultimate summer drink, quenching your thirst… that’s what holidays are about, right?!

Well that’s what they were about, until you throw a child or two into the equation and we have a very different scenario. Your towel is likely to be hotel issued to save on that essential packing space, you’ve gone for comfort over style with the one piece M&S swimsuit, grains of sand being kicked up all over you, on your towel and in your bag guaranteed to remain there forever. Peace and tranquility has turned to ‘Mummy, Mummy’, tantrum, squeal, repeat and that Fanta lemon, well that has likely been kicked over, leaving a sticky mess attracting a line of the local Spanish ants.

OH, aNd tHe fUn dOeSn’t sToP ThErE!

Lifeguard mode on - forget that celeb autobiography you brought with you to read resume meerkat position, poised watching little feet running around the pool, ready to launch into full on slow-mo Baywatch run at the first slip.

And finally, romantic three course meals with carafes of local vineyard wine are now replaced with the evening’s ‘Mini Disco Time!’, dance floors packed with transfixed toddlers bopping to Chocolatte, waving hysterically at the adult dressed as a giant waistcoat-wearing monkey, while you feed your hunger with bar snacks and indulge in another luminous cocktail to help survive the evening.

Secondly, siesta time (or nanna naps as we call them) are acceptable abroad for not only children but also adults. So make the most of that power hour, or two if you are lucky, and catch up on that much needed sleep.

Lastly and most importantly, holidays are great family bonding time! There are likely to be only 18 opportunities to have a family summer break before holidaying with parents is uncool, so make life long memories, enjoy the moments and take lots of photos!

MAmA zaKsS’ TOp TIpS FoR faMiLy HOlIdAyS 1. Start packing a week early. Packing cubes are

great space-savers and all the top organised mummy bloggers rave about these!

2. Plan every outfit so you pack exactly what is needed and not 20 bikinis for 7 days.

3. Arrive in plenty of time, preferably more than the 2 hours so you can sit and make sure everyone is fed. No one wants ‘hangry’ travellers.

4. Put everything in the hold at the airport so you are hands-free walking around. Carriers are great for little ones.

5. Most airlines let you travel with formula or baby milk, just be ready to take a shot of it at security.

6. Pre-download all those CBeebies favourites on your kid’s tablets for flight entertainment.

7. Write a shopping list of things to buy abroad, such as nappies and local baby food.

8. Swimming nappies can be washed so reuse and save the planet.

9. Remember Factor 50 suncream is great but look out for the 5* UV rating too for protecting that delicate skin!

10. HAvE FuN AnD ReLaX…. IF YoU CaN!

It’s not all bad though! We may have said goodbye to Club Tropicana but there are perks to children on holidays. Firstly, these little people are like VIP passes at airports! First for boarding, special security queues and extra luggage to hide more shoes for mummy! mum Written by Claire Zakss. Mother to 1-year-old Stanley and springer spaniel Freddie.

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Colourful fruit&veg lollies

By Emily Leary

These delicious smoothie lollies contain only natural ingredients and can be whizzed up in minutes. Make sure the kids get involved in adding the spinach and watching the lolly mixture turn green.

This isn’t about hiding veg, it’s about celebrating all the ways it can be used, and challenging our perceptions while enjoying our food.

PREP TIME: 10 minutes FREEZE TIME: Overnight MAKES: 6 lollies

Ingredients: • 2 bananas • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• small handful of baby spinach • 2 strawberries • granola, to serve

1. Pop the yogurt, bananas and vanilla extract into a blender and blitz until very smooth.

2. Pour one-third equally between 6 lolly moulds.

3. Pour half of the remaining mixture into a bowl.

Add the spinach to what is left in the blender jug and blitz again until bright green. Divide the green mixture between the lolly moulds.

4. Finally, rinse the jug and return the reserved mixture to it. Add the strawberries and blitz until pink.

5. Pour into the moulds, push in lolly sticks and freeze overnight. Best eaten on a hot day, dipped into granola!

Tips • Cucumber adds a light, fresh taste.

• Cauliflower and Avocado can make

chocolate lollies particularly creamy.

• Always taste the mixture before pouring into the moulds and add a dash of honey or more sweet fruit if it seems bitter.

Get Your Kids to Eat Anything: The 5-phase programme to change the way your family thinks about food

by Emily Leary, is published by Mitchell Beazley and available at Amazon.co.uk

Summer Fun

KALEIDOSCOPE Making a kaleidoscope is a fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry!

YOU WILL NEED: > A crisp tube (eat the crisps first!) with a small hole in the bottom > Silver foil > Wrapping paper > A plastic fruit container > Some tissue paper > Sequins, glitter, stick on jewels > Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Decorate the outside of your crisp tube with wrapping paper, and make a hole in the metal bottom for your eye hole – a screwdriver works well for this.

2. Line the inside of the tube with silver foil, shiny side out!

3. Cover the clear plastic lid of the crisp tube in tissue paper, sequins and glitter.

4. Cut a circle of clear plastic from the fruit container the same size as the crisp tube to act as a second lens, and decorate in jewels. Push it into the tube, jewels facing the eye hole.

5. Put the lid on and look through the hole, turning the lid. Please don’t look directly at the sun but do enjoy your kaleidoscope outside. The more light you have the better the effect!

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Summer Fun SUMMER EVENTS FOR FAMILIES AND THEIR LITTLE ONES

JULY - MESSY PLAY AUG Across West Suffolk & Norfolk.

Join Mess Around West Suffolk for themed messy play sessions across the county. Lots of mess & lots of fun. Older siblings are welcome to join their craft table too. The best part is you can leave the cleaning up to them.

Various locations around West Suffolk & Norfolk Tel: 07473 568434 MessAroundWestSuffolk www.messarounduk.com/westsuffolk Single child from £8-£10, Siblings from £4.50-£5

JULY - BABY SENSORY SUMMER SPECIALS AUG Venues and timings to be announced All aboard the summer tour bus for the Baby Sensory Summer Specials. This summer Baby Sensory BSE will be showcasing two special summer sessions for babies from birth to 13 months. Enjoy sun, sea and sand at the 'Baby Sensory Party' and animal antics with the 'Jungle Jitters'. Ticket includes special themed activities and exploratory play area.

Email: burystedmunds@babysensory.co.uk Tel: 07725 477980 BabySensoryBuryStEdmunds www.babysensory.com/burystedmunds £8.50 'Early Bird' price, £10 per family

JULY KIDZFEST 20&21 Suffolk Showground. 11am - 4pm

JULY HOLYWELLS FUN DAY 31 Holywells Park. 12pm - 4pm

KidzFest is a family festival fun day celebrating the best children's entertainment on the East coast.

Suit up your little Superhero and Princess and come along to a fun packed weekend. Includes free bouncy castles, free themed entertainment, free beach area with water fight, free dinosaurs, free superheroes & princesses and much more.

Enjoy a host of different Family Fun Days during the school holidays in Ipswich this year. There will be lots of activities to keep the kids entertained. There will be a rock climbing wall, interactive animal display, a roarsome dinosaur experience, vintage vehicles and a fun fair. The park boasts a state of the art children's play area and water play facility (10am-6pm).

Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich, IP3 8UH E: eastcoastkidzfest@gmail.com KidzFestUK

Holywells Park, Cliff Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0AN IpswichEnts

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Free event (except for the fun fair)

AUG IPSWICH MARITIME FESTIVAL 17-18 Ipswich Waterfront

JULY 31 - SEPT 2

SUMMER TEDDY BEAR PICNICS

Tattingstone & Elmswell. 10.45am - 12.45pm

The Ipswich Maritime Festival in association with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines returns, celebrating all things nautical. A weekend of live entertainment on stage, plus performers displaying their amazing skills on the streets plus a fireworks display on Saturday. There is lots to do at this family-friendly weekend. Sat 10am - 10pm & Sun 10am - 6pm

Join Ali for a Sing Sign & Rhyme session all about bears and learn some Babysigning. Take a picnic afterwards. Both venues have indoor and outdoor facilities, so you don't need to worry about the British Weather!

Ipswich Waterfront, Ipswich

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MEMORIAL GARDENS PLAY AREA Memorial Gardens Newmarket.

Newmarket's popular memorial hall play area and gardens had an amazing revamp and had its official opening on the 5th April. Features of the gardens include a new water feature with jets activated by footpads and a castle play structure highlighting the town’s association with royalty.

AUG CORACLE REGATTA 3 Bures Recreation Ground. 12pm - 4pm

The area caters for older children and toddlers.

Equipment includes a splash park, activity net with rope bridge, a cantilever swing, free standing music panels, a rockblock climbing structure, totem poles and a dual slide. There is also DDA specific equipment such as a DDA inclusive roundabout and an accessible swing seat.

Open all year round.

This event has a fancy name but is in fact a free, low-key, laid back, fun afternoon. Organised by coracle owners with support from the River Stour Trust to offer everyone an opportunity to try to handle one of these unusal craft. People of all ages can have a go and some get wet! Life jackets are available and there are safety boats on hand.

Memorial Gardens Play Area, Grosvenor Yard, Newmarket, CB8 0HP

Bures Recration Ground, Bures, CO8 5BX E: coracles@riverstourtrust.org RiverStourTrust

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AUG PIRATE FUN 20&21 Red Lodge & Moreton Hall

AUG CREATURES OF THE NIGHT 30 East Town Park. 7.30pm - 10pm

Ahoy there Pirates! Come and join Hartbeeps for some Pirate fun this August, with singing, dancing, dress up, puppets, props and pretend play.

20th Aug at Red Lodge Sports Pavilion and 21st Aug at Moreton Hall Community Centre.

Begin the evening with a ranger led stroll around the park. You'll be listening out for the resident bats with the aid of a bat detector, then as night falls you'll join the rangers round the moth lamp and discover the wonderful diversity of these fascinating creatures.

10.30am - 11.30am (walkers - 5yrs) 11.45am - 12.45pm (babies/non-walkers)

Red Lodge Sports Pavillion, IP28 8FQ Moreton Hall Community Centre, IP32 7EW E: liz.r@hartbeeps.com HartbeepsWestSuffolk

East Town Park Visitor Centre, Haverhill, CB9 7UW Tel: 01284 758000 EastTownParkHaverhill

www.hartbeeps.com

Adult £3, Children £1.50, please book

www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk

£5.50 per child (additional siblings half price). Booking essential

SEPT SUFFOLK OWLS BSL SIGNING DAY 1 Suffolk Owl Sanctuary. 10am - 4.30pm

SEPT BUGGY FIT EVENT 2 Farmhouse Park. 10am

Meet 80+ owls, eagles, vultures, hawks and falcons plus red squirrels, meerkats and ferrets within a pretty landscaped 2 acre centre. Three different flying displays and two meerkat talks throughout the day with BSL interpretation.

Tone, shape & shed some baby weight in the fresh outdoors with a qualified Personal Trainer at Buggy Fit. They work at your pace, with clear instruction and nutritional advice to ensure you improve your health and well-being with other mums. It gives you the chance to make friends, ask questions and not worry about childcare.

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, IP14 6AT Tel: 0345 6807897 SuffolkOwlSanctuary

Farmhouse Park, Kesgrave, IP5 2GA Tel: 07522 007002 13FitnessUK

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Win £50 to spend on Frugi’s brand new ‘Brave and Brilliant’ range, featuring great adventurers, courageous figures and epic endangered and extinct animals.

Young adventurers can bravely tackle their first day back with Frugi’s new Pack-a-Snack Lunch Bag and Adventurers Backpack made from plastic recycled bottles. The accompanying Splish Splash steel bottle with its practical sports cap fits perfectly inside the lunch bag or side pocket of the backpack.

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Not forgetting the classroom essentials, there are three Brave and Brilliant Crafty Pencil Case designs to choose from, matching the Adventurers Backpack.

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THE LATEST AND FUNKIEST PRODUCTS FOR MAKING YOUR TRAVELS WITH LITTLE ONES THAT BIT EASIER

Summer MUNCHKIN WHITE HOT INFLATABLE DUCK TUB, £9.95 Make sure bath time routines are not disrupted by taking the Munchkin White Hot® Inflatable Duck Tub on your trip. The padded inflatable bath in the shape of a duck makes bathing comfortable for kids and the Munchkin White-Hot Safety Disc reveals the word ‘HOT’ when the bath water is too hot for baby.

This is the perfect weekend away accompaniment for little ones 6 - 24 months old. Available from Amazon.

MUNCHKIN BRICA WHITE HOT® SHADE, £14.99 (2PK) For sunny days and sleepy eyes, the Brica White Hot® Shade offers top to bottom window coverage where the mesh blocks the glare but not the view, protecting against harmful UV rays. What’s more, its innovative White Hot ® indicator turns white when the temperature in the car is too hot.

Available from Amazon.

HAPPY NAPPY WETSUIT, £25.99 This clever Happy Nappy wetsuit serves two purposes; it is a nappy suitable for containing any accidents when swimming combined with a cosy wetsuit to keep little one warm.

It has the added bonus of providing UPF 50+ sun protection, making it the perfect swimwear for your baby whether swimming at a local pool or for outings to the beach. Available from www.waterbabies.co.uk

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MY 2 MUMS HOWHO TITIMES ES H VE HAVE NGED CH CHANGED Jesse Toksvig-Stewart talks about what it was like to grow up with gay parents. that someone from social services would come and remove me. A lot of people judged her harshly at that time - I believe at one point someone told her that she was going to give birth to the children of Satan. This was the 80’s! Not the dark ages.

I was chatting with my step sister recently. We were discussing all things about everyday life, catching up. She’s still at school and I asked her how everything was going. She announced to me that there was another child in the year below who had two mums. I was so pleased to hear that she had an ally at school. This was something that I never had at all growing up.

“ I always find it funny when someone approaches me to ask what it is like growing up with lesbian parents. But given the circumstances and how far we have come, people do feel like it is their right to ask. I think I find it peculiar because I would never think to enquire what it was like to grow up with heterosexual parents.”

It is not really that long ago that being a gay man was illegal in the UK. The de-criminalisation act of homosexuality was put forward in 1967. It is so shockingly close to the noughties decade, that people are somewhat in disbelief that it took so long.

The world is changing and people are becoming more accepting than they were when my parents or I was growing up. I’m 30 years old and still get moments where people say to me, “I don’t think that I have ever met anyone with lesbian parents before”. It is still unusual. My parents were at the forefront of same-sex parenting in the late 80’s.

They didn’t know anyone else who was gay or lesbian and had babies. I guess this is where you can say that the times have really changed.

These fears seem almost dystopian when you say them out loud. But these were their legitimate fears of the unknown. They had no role models to base their family on. There were no social media influencers to turn to for advice or Facebook groups to gain confidence. It was just them. Two women, creating a family together. All the while with fear in them that someone might believe that the way they produced their family was wrong.

It is unimaginable and when my parents tell me the stories now, it seems unbelievable. They were so worried about having their first child, me, that my mother opted for a home birth. Mostly because she believed in the process of a home birth, but they were also terrified. She was scared to death July--Sept Sept2019 2019Toddle ToddleAbout About 22 July

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“ I dislike using the word ‘normal’ when describing something, especially in the context of families. Because what is normal in this day and age anyway?

There are so many different types of family in our society that the nuclear family is no longer normal anymore. ”

There are so many different types of family in our society that the nuclear family is no longer normal.

ask. I think I find it peculiar because I would never think to enquire what it was like to grow up with heterosexual parents. Even though I have never experienced growing up with a mum and a dad, I can imagine the experience was exactly like the one that I had. I grew up in a loving, secure, stable, fun and, dare I say it, normal family.

I dislike using the word ‘normal’ when describing something, especially in the context of families.

Because what is normal in this day and age anyway?

There are so many different types of family in our society that the nuclear family is no longer normal anymore. Living with unmarried parents and being born out of wedlock is no longer a stigmatism, and being brought up in a blended family of step relatives is not considered rare anymore.

So really, the question you should be asking is not “What was is like growing up with lesbian parents?” but instead “What was it like growing up in your family?” By asking that question you would receive a much more open answer from the recipient. So here goes. What was it like growing up in my family?

I had two working parents. Two younger siblings.

One dog. Two cats. We lived in a four-bedroom house (which at one point may as well have been a two-bed because inexplicably my siblings and I decided that for at least three years we would all sleep, cramped, in the same room together!)

We went on holidays together, had picnics, went to school, were read bedtime stories, and put on endless shows in the playroom for my parents. It really was quite… regular. I had two loving parents, and I was perfectly happy - I guess as a child you don’t really tend to want something different if you are completely content and loved.

I think that people expect being brought up by lesbian parents will be this wild rollercoaster of unusual parenting. But that certainly wasn’t my experience.

This is not to say that our unique family set up came around easily though. Remember the impending doom about birthing Satan’s children?

When my step sister was born, society had moved on from the 80’s and into the millennium. Which is why she can account for more than one child with same sex parents at her school. What a wonderful world to live in! Although growing up with lesbian parents never made me feel like I was missing out on anything, it must be a magnificent feeling to know that there are people out there with a family set up like yours! It’s just not something I had.

When I exclaimed about how wonderful it must be for my step sister to have someone at her school with a similar family, she hastily replied, “Well, actually I am the only one with two mums in my year!” There she was. Wearing it like a badge of honour and reclaiming her place in the family ladder. So I guess the times really have changed.

There is more exposure and more families living their freedom and although we have a long way to go, I am enjoying the view as we do.

I think that people expect being brought up by lesbian parents will be this wild rollercoaster of unusual parenting.

Jesse Toksvig-Stewart and Kat Willott are university friends who started a business together called Ugly Duck Books. They have co-authored and self published a kids record book for alternative families called My Amazing Family and Me. Website: www.uglyduckbooks.co.uk Blog: www.uglyduckbooks.tumblr.com Facebook: www.fb.com/uglyduckbooks July July - Sept 2019 Toddle About Suffolk 23

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It’s nearly time for your child to start school! You’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little nervous about preparing them for this next big milestone. We asked charity Parentkind, for some top tips to help you get your child school ready this summer…

1 Speak positively about school

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Over the summer, you can focus on helping your child feel happy and confident about starting school by speaking positively about your own experiences, as well as those of their siblings, friends or extended family.

Take your child to the library and let them choose some books about starting school. You can use the characters in the book, and the situations they find themselves in, as a tool to speak to your own child about their feelings about starting school.

Make it fun by sharing pictures of you in your school uniform, or by showing them your old school books, so that they have an idea of what to expect.

5 Get them used to their new surroundings

2 Encourage independence Encourage your little one to practise getting dressed and undressed, into and out of their school uniform, coat and PE kit. To make it easier for them, look for Velcro shoe straps and elasticated waistbands or clip-on ties; fiddly buttons and laces can be tricky at their age!

You can also help them to use the toilet by themselves, remembering basic hygiene rules - little fun prompts like making a hedgehog with their hands when washing them, will help them to remember!

3 Shop for the essentials together Get your child involved in choosing their own coat, shoes or bag, as this will make them feel more excited about using these new items.

Don’t forget, you might want to check out the school’s PTA pre-loved uniform sale, particularly if you need to get hold of items with school logos.

Familiarise your child with their school before they start - go along to the summer fair and take part in the settling in or welcome events for new starters if you can. After these you can start talking about their new teacher, mentioning their name regularly, so they feel like they know them; and also arrange a few playdates with children you know will be in their class so they know a few friendly faces on the first day!

6 Have Fun! Starting ‘big-school’ is an exciting time and a real milestone. Enjoy it, stay positive and don’t feel your child has to know how to read, count or write before they start. Everyone develops at their own pace, and the early years staff will be there to support your child as they begin their school journey.

The qualities that matter most in reception are things like curiosity, independence and imagination – so make the most of the time before they start school by helping them grow these qualities, and having as much fun as possible with your child!

Parentkind champions all the ways that parents can participate in their child’s education.

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BURY ST EDMUNDS & WEST SUFFOLK Barrow

Monday

9:30-11:30 at Barrow Village Hall, 10 The Street IP29 5AN. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Bradfield St George 10:00-11:30 at Education Centre Bradfield Woods, Felsham Road IP30 0AQ. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).

Sessions run weekly.

Bury St Edmunds 9:15-11:00 at Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk IP33 2QA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session.

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9:25-10:20 ; 10:30-11:25 ; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). 18 mths to 4.5 yrs.

11:40-12:35 ; For 0 1s, £5.50 per class (book by term). from 7-18 mths. at All Saints Church, Park Road IP33 3QW. 07866 487761.

9:30-11:30 at Hartest Institute, The Green IP29 4DL. 01284 830860; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:30 at United Reformed Church, Whiting Street IP33 1NR. 01284 705814; For 0 4s, £1 per session (please book). Waiting List.

Elmswell 10:00-11:30 at Elmswell Baby and Toddlers, The Blackbourne Community Centre IP30 9GY. 07449 445661; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Runs Mondays & Wednesdays.

Great Whelnetham 9:15-11:30 at Great Whelnetham Community Centre, Stanningfield Road IP30 0TY. 07826 939164; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in).

Haverhill 10:00-10:30 at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 4 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories for pre-school children.

10:00-14:00 at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

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13:00-14:30 at Methodist Parent, Carer, Baby & Toddler Group, Methodist Church CB9 8HF. 01440 714957; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Runs Mondays & Thursdays.

9:30-11:30 at Christian Resource Centre, Oakes Road IP32 6PX. 01284 756588; For bump - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Honingon & Sapiston 9:30-11:00 at Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bardwell Road IP31 1RU. For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in).

Newmarket 11:00-12:00 at Tesco Community Room, Fordham Road CB8 7AH. 07769 883506; For 0 - 4s, £4 per child (drop in). First 2 Mondays of each month.

Stowlangtoft 10:30-11:15 at Stowlangtoft Hall, Stowlangtoft IP31 3JY. 07832 913282; For 1 - 4s, £5 per class (please book).

Barrow

Tuesday

10:00-12:00 at Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane IP29 5AU. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Bury St Edmunds 9:15-10:15 at South Lee School, Nowton Road IP33 2BT. 01284 754654; For 2 - 4s, £3 per family (please book).

9:30-11:30 at The Salvation Army Community Church, St. John’s Street IP33 1SP. 01284 703354; For 0 - 3s, £2 per session.

9:30-11:00 at West Road Church, 68 Queens Road IP33 3EW. 01284 700837; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

9:30-10:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

10:45-11:45 ; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book) at Hyndman Centre IP33 3JT.

9:30-11:00 ; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in).

11:00-11:45 ; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term).

11:45-12:30 ; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term).

13:00-13:45 ; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term) at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866.

10:00-13:00 at The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer IP29 5QE. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:00-11:30 at Lackford Lakes, Visitors Centre IP28 6HX. 01284 728706; For 2 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).

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Music & Singing

10:00-11:30 at Anselm Community Centre, 63 Anselm Avenue IP32 6JZ. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30 at Bradfield and Rougham Baptist Church, Kingshall Street IP30 9LE. 01359 270567; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:15-10:45 at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 338830; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

13:00-14:00 at Lackford Lakes IP28 6HX. 01284 728706; For 0 - 2s, £5 per session (please book).

Clare 9:30-11:00 at Clare Baptist Church, High Street CO10 8NY. 01787 277008; For bump - 3s, £1.20 per session (drop in).

Fornham St Martin 10:00-11:30 at Fornham Village Hall, Fornham St Martin IP31 1SW. 01284 767200; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Haverhill 10:00-10:30 at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30 at British Legion Hall, Haverhill Road CB9 7NN. 01440 761643; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

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Horringer 9:30-11:30 at Horringer Community Centre, Horringer IP29 5RU. 07772 200223; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Newmarket 10:00-10:45 ; For 1 - 2s, (please book).

11:00-11:45 ; For 3 - 5s, (please book).

11:50-12:35 ; For 2 - 3s, (please book).

13:00-13:45 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book) at Newmarket Church of Our Lady and St Etheldreda, 14 Exeter Road CB8 8LT. 01353 724987.

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10:15-10:45 at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 338830;16:45:48 For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

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10:00-10:30 at Newmarket M Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths. Y

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Thurston 11:00-12:00 at New Green Centre, New Green Avenue IP31 3TG. 07725 477980; For 0 - 1s, (please book). from birth - 13 months.

Weeting 10:00-11:30 at The Harvest Centre, Fengate Drove IP27 0PW. 01842 814007; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Barrow

9:30-11:30 at The Blackbourne Community Centre, 71 Blackbourne Road IP30 9GY. 07720 349424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

10:00-11:30 at Elmswell Baby and Toddlers, The Blackbourne Community Centre IP30 9GY. 07449 445661; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Runs Mondays & Wednesdays.

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10:20MYclass 11:15 ; For 0 - 4s, £5.50 per (book by term). 18mths - 4.5yrs.

11:25CY 12:20 ; For 0s, £5.50 per class (book by term). 7-18mths.

CMY 12:4513:40 ; For 0s, £5.50 per class (book by term). from birth-6mths.

K at Red Lodge Sports Pavilion, Hundred Acre Way IP28 8FQ. 07866 487761.

10:15-11:10 ; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

18mths - 4.5yrs.

11:20-12:15 ; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per class (book by term).

7 -18 mths.

12:45-13:40 ; For 0s, £5.50 per class (book by term). from birth to sitting (approx. 6 mths). at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road IP32 7EE. 07866 487761.

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Wednesday

10:00-12:00 at Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane IP29 5AU. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Beck Row 9:15-11:00 at St John’s Church, St John’s Street IP28 8AA. For bump - 5s, FREE (donation).

Bures 11:00-12:00 ; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Classes run AM & PM. 14:00-15:30 ; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Classes run AM & PM. at Whites Farm Swimming Pool, Whites Farm CO6 2QF. 01206 841126.

Bury St Edmunds

9:30-10:30 at Great Barton Village Hall IP31 2NR. For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

Haverhill 9:15-10:15 at South Lee School, Nowton Road IP33 2BT. 01284 754654; For 2 - 4s, £3 per family (please book).

9:30-12:00 at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

9:30-11:00 at All Saints Church Hall, Park Road IP33 3QW. 07789 012300; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:00 ; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in).

11:00-11:45 ; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term).

11:45-12:30 ; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term).

13:00-13:45 ; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term). at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866.

10:00-10:45 at Unitarian Meeting House, Church Gate Street IP33 1RH. 07832 913282; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

10:00-11:30 at St Edmunds Station Church, RAF Honington IP31 1LU. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:45 at Thurlow Tiddly Tots, Withersfield Road CB9 7RX. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in).

Newmarket 10:00-12:00 at The Stable, 65 High Street CB8 8NA. For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Red Lodge 13:00-14:00 at Red Lodge Sports Pavilion, Hundred Acre Way IP28 8FQ. For 0 - 1s, £3 per child (drop in).

Risby 9:00-11:00 at Brookes Cambridge, Flempton Road IP28 6QJ. 01284 760 531; For 1 - 3s, £6 per session (drop in).

Walsham-le-Willows 9:15-11:15 at Memorial Hall, The Street IP31 3AA. 07918 142635; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Thursday

Bury St Edmunds

9:15-10:15 at South Lee School, Nowton Road IP33 2BT. 01284 754654; For 2 - 4s, £3 per family (please book).

9:00-11:00 at Southgate Church Centre, Caie Walk IP332QA. 07940 247038; For bump - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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9:30-11:00 ; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in).

11:00-11:45 ; For 2 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term).

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11:45-12:30 ; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term).

13:00-13:45 ; For 2 - 4s, £30 per child (book by 6-week term). at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866.

10:00-11:30 at The Newbury Community Centre, St Olaves Road IP32 6RF. 0744734430; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Bury St Edmunds

9:00-11:30 at 21 Westgate Street IP33 1QG. 01284 750308; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

9:30-10:30 ; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

10:45-11:45 ; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book). at Hyndman Centre IP33 3JT.

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9:30-11:30 at Westgate Chapel, Hospital Road IP33 3JT. 01284

Call Luan on 07769 883506 or visit www.boogiebabes.biz 749415; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:00-11:30 at Lancaster Gospel Hall, Tollgate Lane IP32 6DF. 07873 811179; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-13:00 at The Ickworth Hotel, Horringer IP29 5QE. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

9:30-10:30 at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866; For 0 - 1s, £3 per session (drop in).

13:00-14:30 at Westbury Community Centre, Oliver Road IP33 3JG. 07528 927572; For 0 - 3s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:00-11:30 at The Cathedral Centre, St Edmundsbury Cathedral IP33 1LS. 01284 748720; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:30-15:00 at Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk IP33 2PJ. 01284 768686; For bump - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

10:00-11:00 at Moreton Hall Prepcare Nursery, Mount Road IP32 7BJ. 01284 725259; For 0 2s, FREE (please book).

Chedburgh 10:00-12:00 at The Erskine Centre, Chevington Road IP29 4UL. 07946 229634; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

www.facebook.com/messaroundwestsuffolk/ 14:00-16:00 at Community Room, Newmarket Tesco Extra CB8 7AH. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Risby

Haverhill

10:00-11:00 at Risby Village Hall IP28 6RG. For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).

13:00-14:30 at Methodist Parent, Carer, Baby & Toddler Group, Methodist Church CB9 8HF. 01440 714957; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Runs Mondays & Thursdays.

10:00-10:45 ; For 1 - 2s, 11:00-11:45 ; For 3 - 5s, 12:00-12:45 ; For 2 - 3s, 13:00-13:45 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book) at Risby Village Hall, School Road IP28 6RG. 01353 724987.

13:00-14:30 at Cartwheels Children’s Centre CB9 8LU. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Honingon & Sapiston 9:30-11:00 at Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bardwell Road IP31 1RU. For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per session (drop in).

Sudbury 10:00-10:45 at Wells Old School, Great Cornard CO10 0NH. 07722 605395; For 1 - 4s, £6 per class (please book).

Lawshall

10:30-11:00 at Sudbury Library, Market Hill CO10 2EN. 01787 321595; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-12:00 at Lawshall Evangelical Free Church, Hanningfield Green IP29 4QD. 01284 828694; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

13:00-14:30 at Wetherden Baptist Church, Elmswell Road IP14 3LN. 01359 242435; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Wetherden

Newmarket 9:30-12:00 at The Ellesmere Centre, Ley Road CB8 9TT. 01638 508212; For bump - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

10:30-11:00 at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01639 661216; For 1 - 3s, FREE (drop in). from 18mths.

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Barrow

Friday

10:00-12:00 at Barrow School, Colethorpe Lane IP29 5AU. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s,

In the Water

Music & Singing

10:30-12:30 at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

11:45-12:30 ; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term).

13:00-13:45 ; For 2 - 4s, £30 (book by 6-week term) at Bury Spectrum Gymnastics and Activity Centre, Unit 5, Northern Way IP32 6NH. 01284 700866.

14:00-14:45 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). from birth - 13 months.

15:00-15:45 ; For 0s, (please book). from birth - 6 months. at The Self Centre, Kempson Way IP32 7AR. 07725 477980.

Culford 10:00-10:45 at Culford Pre-Prep School, Culford IP28 6TX. 07866 487761; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (drop in). 18mths - 4.5yrs.

Elmswell 9:45-10:15 at Memorial Library, Cooks Road IP30 9BX. 01359 240974; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-10:45 at Blackbourne Community Centre, Blackbourne Road IP30 9GY. 07832 913282; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

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Saturday

Haverhill 10:00-10:30 at Haverhill Library, 10 Camps Road CB9 8HB. 01440 848095; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

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Ixworth

10:00-12:00 at Bury St Edmunds Library, 2B St Andrew’s St North IP33 1TZ. 01284 338830; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:30 at Ixworth Village Hall, High Street IP31 2HH. 07763 191613; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Under 6 mths are free.

Newmarket

11:15-14:15 at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Newmarket

10:30-11:00 at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Sunday

Bury St Edmunds

11:15-14:15 at Culford School IP28 6TX. 01206841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Newmarket 11:00-15:00 at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Suitable for 3-9yrs.

10:30-11:15 at Newmarket Library, 1a The Guineas CB8 8EQ. 01638 661216; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

14:30-15:30 at Tesco Community Room, Fordham Road CB8 7AH. 07769 883506; For 0 - 4s, £4 per child (drop in).

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Monday

Barton Mills

11:00-12:00 at Mildenhall Lodge Care Home, St John’s Close IP28 7NX. 07769 883506; For 0 - 4s, £4 per child (please book). Every 3rd Thursday of the month.

10:00-11:30 at Barton Mills Village Hall, Mildenhall Road IP28 6BD. 07912645549; For 0 - 5s, £2.10 per session (drop in).

Thetford

Lakenheath

9:15-10:45 at Church on the Way, Churchill Road IP24 2JZ. 01842 753654; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:00-12:00 at Lakenheath Methodist Church, Back Street IP27 9HF. 07415 689087; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thetford

Wednesday

9:00-11:00 at Fulmerston Church, Fulmerston Road IP24 3LE. 01842 763241; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Garboldisham

9:00-10:45 at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

9:00-11:00 at Garboldisham Village Hall, Church Road IP22 2SE. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in).

Methwold 10:30-11:00 at Thetford Library, Raymond Street IP24 2EA. 01842 752048; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

11:00-12:45 at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

Tuesday

Lakenheath

9:30-11:30 at Lakenheath Peace Memorial Hall, High Street IP27 9EW. 07899 743788; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

10:00-12:00 at The St. George’s Hall Complex Methwold, High Street IP26 4NT. 07880738136; For 0 - 5s, £1 per person (drop in).

Thetford 9:00-10:45 at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

13:30-15:00 at Meet Up Cafe, Redcastle Furze Community Centre IP24 3PU. 01842820871; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thursday

Thetford

Mildenhall

10:00-12:00 at Fun2Play, 9 Roman Way IP24 1XB. 01842 762600; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Normal entrance fee applies.

10:00-11:30 at King’s Church Mildenhall, Market Place IP28 7EF. 01638 515411; For 0 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

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10:00-12:00 at Fun2Play, 9 Roman Way IP24 1XB. 01842 762600; For 0 5s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Normal entrance fee applies.

10:00-11:30 at The Arts’ Centre, Bishop’s School IP24 1EB. 01842 755175; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

Friday 9:00-10:45 at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

9:00-11:00 at Fulmerston Church, Fulmerston Road IP24 3LE. 01842 763241; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

9:30-11:00 at Thetford United Reformed Church, Earls Street IP24 2AD. 01842 750548; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

10:00-10:50 at The Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07973 566209; For 1 - 4s, £6 per session (please book).

12:45-14:30 at Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH. 07840945249; For 0 - 5s, £1.30 per child (drop in).

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Monday

Hadleigh

Copdock/Washbrook

Water Babies Swimming 9:1512:15TH at to the rear of Letts Swimming Pools Ltd, Union Hill IP7 6HN. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:00-10:45 at Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall, Old London Road IP8 3JN. 07722 605395; For 1 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Halesworth

Eye 10:15-10:45 at Eye Library, 6 Cross Street IP23 7AB. 01379 870515; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18 months.

9:30-11:00 at Halesworth Library, Bridge Street IP19 8AD. 01986 875095; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

11:00-12:00 at Eye Library, 6 Cross Street IP23 7AB. 01379 870515; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

9:30-11:00 at Halesworth Library, Bridge Street IP19 8AD. 01986 875095; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Great Blakenham

Ipswich

10:00-11:30 at Great Blakenham Baptist Church, Chapel Lane IP6 0JJ. 07907 468187; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs fortnightly on Mondays.

9:00-11:20 at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Raod IP3 8TH. 01473 723960; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Ipswich

For 0 - 1s

9:30-

10:00 ; For 0 - 1s

2 - 4s 11:3012:00 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). at Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road IP1 6DG.

10:15-11:00 ;

For 0 - 1s 11:15-12:00 ; For 2 - 4s, (please book). at St Augustine’s Hall, Bucklesham Road IP3 8TH.

15:45-17:15 at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Kesgrave 10:00-11:00 ; For 0, 1, 2, mums, £7 per class 18:00-19:00 ; For 1 - dadss, £7 per class (please book) at 13 Fitness UK, The Hungry Horse, Farmhouse Park IP5 2GA.

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10:00-10:45 ; For 1 - 4s, £5.50

11:00-11:45 ; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book) at Millennium Jubilee Hall, Millenium Way IP5 2EN. 07722 605395.

Martlesham 13:30-14:15 ; For 0 - 5s 14:30-15:15 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book) at Play2Day Leisure Group, 11 Gloster Road IP5 3RJ.

Saxmundham 9:45-10:30 at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue IP17 1DZ. 01473 612972; For 0s, (please book).

10:30-11:15 at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue IP17 1DZ. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (please book).

11:15-12:00 at Fromus Centre, Seaman Avenue IP17 1DZ. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

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9:30-10:15 ; 10:30-11:15 ; For

H: Holidays

9:30-11:30 at Christ Church, Tacket Street IP4 1AU. 01473 871172; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

Stowmarket 9:30-11:30 at The Salvation Army, Violet Hill Road IP14 1NE. 01449 614133; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (please book).

Tattingstone 9:30-11:00 at Tattingstone Village Hall, School Road IP9 2NA. 07720 349424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Woodbridge 10:00-12:00 at Worlingworth Community Centre, Shop Street IP13 7HX. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bildeston

Tuesday

Debenham 9:30-11:30 at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs Tuesdays and Fridays.

Music & Singing

9:30-11:15 at St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QE. 01473 270978; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

10:00-12:00 at Bethesda Baptist Church, 9 St. Margarets Plain IP4 2BB. 01473 255035; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:00-11:30 at Old Buckenham Hall, Brettenham Park IP7 7PH. 01449740252; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

Kesgrave 9:30-11:30 at Kesgrave Baptist Church, Cambridge Road IP5 1EW. 07793636332; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-11:30 at Bildeston Baptist Church, Duke Street IP7 7EW. 07754 764477; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in).

In the Water

9:30-11:30 at Burlington Baptist Church, London Road IP1 2EZ. 01473 259571; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:00-11:30 at All Saints Church, Main Road IP5 1JG. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Alternate between Sing, Sign & Play and Messy Church.

10:00-11:30 at All Saints Church, Main Road IP5 1JG. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

Alternate between Messy Church and Sing, Sign & Play.

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13:30-15:00 at Kesgrave Baptist Church, Cambridge Road IP5 1EW. 07793636332; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:15 at St Peter’s Hall, Church Walk IP14 1ET. 01449 678421; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Martlesham

Stradbroke

10:00-11:30 at Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road IP12 4RD. 07419 848921; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

10:00-11:45 at Stadbroke Community Centre, Wilby Road IP21 5JN. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Thorndon

Needham Market

10:00-12:00 at Thorndon Village Hall, High Street IP23 7LX. 01379 672922; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

11:00-12:00 at Needham Gym & Fitness, Maitland Road IP6 8NW. 07901 119445; For 0, mums, dads, (please book).

Woodbridge

Southwold 10:30-11:00TH at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

10:30-11:00 at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

9:45-10:30 at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close IP1 5LR. 01473 612972; For 0s, (please book).

Stradbroke

9:45-11:15 at Colchester Road Baptist Church, 75 Colchester Road IP4 4ST. 01473 290115; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Closed 1st Weds of school term. Check dates on website.

10:00-11:00 at Stradbroke Library, Court House IP21 5HG. 07542 785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:00 at 13 Fitness UK, Dumbarton Park IP4 3JP. For 0, 1, 2, mums, £7 per class (please book).

Swilland 10:00-12:00 at Mill House, Mill House High Road IP6 9LW. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Woolverstone 10:00-11:15 at Ipswich High Prep School IP9 1AZ. 01473 780201; For 0 - 3s, FREE (please book).

Wednesday

Felixstowe

9:15-11:15 at Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road IP11 7AN. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-10:45 ; For 2 - 4s, 11:00-11:45 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book) at River of Life Church, Christian Life Centre IP11 2FS. 13:00-15:00 at St Marys Church Hall, High Street IP11 9DS. 01394 670090; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:00-11:30 at St Luke’s Church, Cliff Lane IP3 0PJ. 01473 723450; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:30-11:15 at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close IP1 5LR. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

11:15-12:00 at The Meeting Place, Limerick Close IP1 5LR. 01473 612972; For 0s, £6.50 per class (book by term).

13:00-15:00 at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Raod IP3 8TH. 01473723960; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

13:00-15:00 at Alan Road Methodist Church, Alan Road IP3 8EZ. For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

13:30-15:00 at Cauldwell Hall Road Baptist Church, 35 Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QG. 07785993358; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Kesgrave

Fressingfield

10:00-10:45 at Millennium Jubilee Hall, Millenium Way IP5 2EN. 07722 605395; For 1 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

10:00-11:15 at Fressingfield Baptist Church, Cratfield Road IP21 5PZ. 07540 282074; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in).

18:00-20:00 at 13 Fitness UK, The Hungry Horse, Farmhouse Park IP5 2GA. For 1 - dads, £7 per class (please book).

Hadleigh 9:15-12:15 at to the rear of Letts Swimming Pools Ltd, Union Hill IP7 6HN. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Ipswich 9:30-11:30 at St. Augustine’s Church, Bucklesham Road IP3 8TH. 01473 723960; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs 09.30-11.30 & 13.00-15.00.

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Layham 9:30-11:00 at Layham Village Hall, Church Lane IP7 5LZ. 07999 866419; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

Stowmarket 9:30-11:00 at Battisford Pre-School, Community Centre, Straight Road IP14 2HP. 07914837802; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs Wednesdays & Fridays.

10:00-11:00 at Station House Campsea Ashe, Station House, Station Road IP13 0PT. 07856 810828; For 1 - 4s, £3.50 per child (please book). Runs fortnightly.

10:30-12:00 at Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane IP12 1NA. 01394 380113; For 1 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). from 27th February.

Diss

Thursday

9:30-11:30 at High Street Chapel, High Street IP22 2QX. 01953 681404; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Eye 10:00-12:00 at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Feeding support group.

10:00-12:00 at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Felixstowe 12:45-14:45 at Kirton Church Hall, 3 Church Lane IP10 0PU. 07807983119; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Ipswich 9:15-11:15 at Chestnut Tree Farm, 3 Donald Mackintosh Way IP8 3LQ. 01473 921020; For 0 - 4s, £1.99 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:30 at Whitton Baptist Church, 209 Highfield Road IP1 6DH. For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).

9:30-11:15 at St John’s Church, Cauldwell Hall Road IP4 4QE. 01473 270978; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

10:00-11:30 at Holywells Park, Cliff Lane IP3 0PG. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per child (please book). Fridays session from Sept 2019.

10:00-11:30 at Reg Driver Visitor Centre, Christchurch Park IP4 2BX. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per child (please book).

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10:30-12:30 at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Feeding support group.

10:00-11:30 at Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street IP3 8AX. 07720 349424; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Runs from 12/09/2019.

Diss Swimming lessons available in private secluded pool setting at Bradgate Pool, Elton Park, Ipswich

11:00-13:00 at The Holiday Inn, London Road IP2 0UA. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

13:0013:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book).

13:4514:30 ; For 0 - 5s, (please book). at Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street IP3 8AX. 13:45-15:00 at Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane IP4 3PB. 07713 705751; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Parent and child sessions and small pre-school group lessons from age 3 (max 4 children)

15:45-17:15 at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

9:45-10:15 at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Eye 10:00-12:00 at Eye Children's Centre, Church Street IP23 7BD. 01379 870340; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Felixstowe Fast track sessions available over summer holidays

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9:30-11:30 at Hadleigh Baptist Church, George Street IP7 5BE. 01473 829602; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Harleston 13:30-14:30 at The Trees Nursing Home, 12 Candlers Lane IP20 9JA. 01379 853919; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

Leiston

Ipswich

10:30-11:00 at Leiston Library, Old Post Office Square IP16 4ER. 01728 831252; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stowmarket

9:15-11:00 at Bixley Farm Church, Tower Hall IP4 5SU. 01473 721695; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Bildeston

14:00-14:45 at Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside IP14 2DB. 07832 913282; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Wattisham

9:00-11:30 at Bildeston Baptist Church, Duke Street IP7 7EW. 01449 740716; For bump - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Copdock/Washbrook

13:00-15:00 at Wattisham Community Centre, Valley Road IP7 7RE. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Friday

10:00-10:45 at Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall, Old London Road IP8 3JN. 07722 605395; For 1 - 4s, £5.50 per class (please book).

Debenham

9:10-11:10 at The Playcentre, Bacton Community Primary School IP14 4LL. 01449 780079; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in).

T: Term Time

9:45-11:30 at Great Blakenham Parish Room, Stowmarket Road IP6 0NJ. For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation).

Hadleigh

10:30-11:00 at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Up to 18mths.

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10:00-11:30 at River of Life Church, Christian Life Centre IP11 2FS. 01394 273700; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

NEW DAYTIME SESSIONS STARTING SEPTEMBER 2019! 13:30-15:00 at Seaton Road Methodist Church, Seaton Road IP11 Contact Rebecca for more information 9BT. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). info@bradgatepool.co.uk | 07805 578548 Great Blakenham

10:00-11:30 at Kesgrave British Legion Hall, Ropes Drive IP5 1JE. 07419 848921; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

Bacton

13:00-14:00 at Redgrave & Lopham Fen Learning Centre, Low Common Road IP22 2HX. For 0 - 1s, £3 per session (please book).

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Kesgrave 9:45-10:30 ; For 2 - 4s, (please book).

10:45-11:30 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book). at All Saints Church, Main Road IP5 1AA.

10:00-11:30 at Redgrave & Lopham Fen Education Centre, Low Common Road IP22 2HX. For 1 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).

H: Holidays

9:30-11:30 at High Suffolk Children's Centre, Gracechurch Street IP14 6BL. 01728 862900; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs Tuesdays and Fridays.

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:30-11:00 at St. Margarets Church Centre, Church House IP4 2BT. 07837 985923; For 0 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

9:45-11:45 at Christ Church, Tacket Street IP4 1AU. 07720 349424; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

10:00-11:30 at Congregational Church, Hatfield Road IP3 9AF. 01473 710404; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in).

10:00-11:30 at Holywells Park, Cliff Lane IP3 0PG. 01473 890089; For 1 - 5s, £4 per child (please book). Fridays session from Sept 2019.

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Ipswich & East Suffolk Area continued - Add your group/class at toddle.club/list-me 11:30-15:00 at The Holiday Inn, London Road IP2 0UA. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:15-11:30 at Stowmarket Baptist Church, Bury Street IP14 1HF. 07858 947528; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Kesgrave 9:45-10:15 at Kesgrave Library, Kinsey House IP5 2HL. 01473 626103; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Needham Market 9:45-10:45 at Needham Gym & Fitness, Maitland Road IP6 8NW. 07901 119445; For 0, mums, dads, (please book).

Stowmarket 9:30-11:00 at Battisford Pre-School, Community Centre, Straight Road IP14 2HP. 07914837802; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Runs Wednesdays & Fridays.

10:00-12:00 at Red Gables, Ipswich Road IP14 1BE. 07542785649; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

(please book).

Ipswich

Sunday

Saturday

12:15-15:45 at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

9:00-12:00 at The Holiday Inn, London Road IP2 0UA. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:30-11:00 at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Up to 18mths.

12:45-15:45 at Thomas Wolsey School, Defoe Road IP1 6SG. 01206 841126; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

10:30-11:00 at Southwold Library, North Green IP18 6AT. 01502 722519; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

Ipswich

Southwold

Stowmarket 9:30-11:30 at Acorns Children’s Centre, Violet Hill Road IP14 1NL. 07542 785649; For 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, dads, FREE (drop in). 2nd Sat of the month (excl. August).

10:00-10:45 ; For 2 - 4s,

11:00-11:45 ; For 0 - 1s, (please book) at URC, Ipswich Street IP14 1AD.

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