Dizzy Ducks Day Nurseries

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Hello...
Welcome!
welcome to the autumn issue
As John Keats wrote so beautifully, autumn is
the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. For
me this is more of a time of new beginnings than
January. Time for a new school year, and time
for resolutions too!
I am always determined not to let Christmas
creep up and surprise me, and I am fully
intending to buy all my presents early this year,
using our Great Gifts feature. I hope that this
issue will inspire you, from choosing a new
school for your child to booking those pantomime
tickets and getting some great seats.
We are excited to be sponsoring the Essex
Baby and Toddler Show which will take place on
Sunday 16th October at Five Lakes. We hope
you will all come along and say hello!
Please keep in touch with us, we love to hear
from you. Why not make friends with us on
Facebook and then you will get to hear about all
our latest news and any new competitions too.
Have a great autumn, until next time,
Contents...
Regulars
This issue
News & Views
Matters of interest for local parents
11
Tutoring
A helpful guide to tutors near you
Publisher Tracy Thomas:
tracy.thomas@kidaround.biz
26 Diary Dates
14 Education
Accounts Director Ken Moore:
ken.moore@kidaround.biz
What’s on and where to go this autumn
Choosing a school for your child
36 Theatre Listings
22
04
Find a show to entertain the family this autumn
Gift Ideas
Find your perfect gifts for Christmas
37
Childcare Providers
Your essential guide to local childcare
32
42 Let’s Party
34 Festive Entertainment
All your party needs covered!
Pantomime fun for all the family this autumn
Fireworks
Find a fireworks display near you
44 Get Active
Extra-curricular activities listed
50 Birth & Beyond
Birth, babies, toddlers and under fives
52 Wellbeing
Keeping you healthy and happy
54 Book Reviews
Opinions from real children on new titles
55 Classified
Competitions
23 Win a Clarice House Bliss Day for two!
34 Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty
54 Win all the books on this page!
55 Win a book - competition for subcribers only!
Items for sale and competition entry rules
There are more giveaways and regularly updated listings at
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News & Views
Ghouls & Ghosts Galore at the
Alton Towers Resort annual
Scarefest, 15–31 October 2011
Prepare for more terrifying thrills and
spine-tingling chills than ever before,
with a range of interactive attractions
at Britain’s Greatest Escape this
Halloween.
Taking place exclusively for two weeks from 15th – 31st October,
Scarefest 2011 is guaranteed to be the most spooktacular yet, featuring
favourites such as the Boiler House, Carnival of Screams and the infamous
Terror of the Towers, as well as introducing some all new haunting horrors
that will be sure to cater for all ages this Halloween.
For more information, or to book, log onto www.altontowers.com
CHARITY FIREWALK CHALLENGE SEEKS BRAVE ‘SOLES’
Raise money for a local charity of your choice! A Charity Firewalk Challenge
is looking for brave ‘soles’ to take part. It will be held in Colchester on the
evening on Thursday 29th September, and the organisers hope as many as
30 people will take part in this uniquely short but fiery sponsored walk.
Claire Hunt of KAT Creativ, helping to organise the event and a volunteer
walker, says: “It sounds like a crazy thing to do, but when organisations like
St John Ambulance have used it to raise money; you know it must work.
I’m certainly looking forward to it, and it should be a great event – real fun
and completely different. Plus, people can be assured that all the money
raised will be spent locally.”
New Montessori Opening at Matching Green
St Edmund’s Montessori Pre-School is opening in September 2011 for
children aged 2-5 years and is based in St Edmund’s Hall in Matching
Green, Harlow.
It is being set up and run by Mrs Catherine Middlemas, a former deputy
headmistress of Great Beginnings Montessori School in London.
Karen Sterling of Blaze Firewalking, the company which operates the event,
says: “We give everyone who takes part a private, two-hour motivational
fear-busting seminar called ‘Learn or Burn’, which gives them what they
need to walk unharmed across 20 feet of wood embers burning at 1,236
degrees Fahrenheit. People always get a real buzz from it. They have fun
together, but they also break down their own fears and massively increase
their confidence and self-esteem. And if anyone has last-minute doubts,
they can drop out whenever they like – there’s no pressure!”
Catherine, who lives locally, says that starting a Montessori is something
that she has dreamed of doing for a long while now. “I am so excited about
St Edmund’s,” Catherine enthused. “We will be able to offer a very unique
Montessori education for young children in a beautiful hall with our own
large garden. At the same time we will provide a very warm welcome
to parents and families. I am a real believer in helping children develop
confidence and independence through their own experiences. That’s what
Montessori is all about.”
To get involved call 01206 765544
For more information please contact Mrs Catherine Middlemas on
01279 739220 or visit the website www.stedmundsmontessori.com
ESSEXstreetdiversions 2011
Saturday 1 October marks the
ninth successive year for the free
showcase of diverse and high
quality international street theatre
– ESSEXstreetdiversions.
Some of the finest street
performers from the UK and
beyond will roam Chelmsford town
centre, throughout the day as the
final festival of 2011 organised
by the Cultural Events Team at
Chelmsford Borough Council takes
place.
The comedic and bizarre
performances of the day will be
a familiar and yet no less baffling
experience to those who have
purposefully sought out the
festival or stumbled across it in the
past. Once again, a mixture of new
shows including UK premieres and
old favourites such as the Natural
Theatre Company’s ‘Coneheads’
will be performed by artists based
locally and internationally.
With so much entertainment
packed into one day, with
the line up still to be announced, the best way to get the latest
information is to visit the Council’s website at www.chelmsford.gov.
uk/streetdiversions or join the ESSEXstreetdiversions group on
facebook.
ESSEXstreetdiversions is created and managed by the Cultural
Events Team at Chelmsford Borough Council and supported by The
Meadows Chelmsford, The Essex Chronicle, Essex & Suffolk Water,
BBC Essex, The Printing Place and High Chelmer Shopping Centre.
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News & Views
News & Views
Families looking for an exquisite baby room offering
exceptional care in a beautiful environment can join
Lexden Montessori Nursery in Oxford Road in the
New Year.
firstsite is Colchester’s visual arts organisation. For 16 years, they
have presented an ambitious programme of contemporary art to audiences
in the East of England and beyond. Their breathtaking new home in
Colchester’s historic town centre opens on Sunday 25 September at 10am.
There are numerous opportunities to learn, create and get involved...
Join in with participatory sessions in drawing, painting, sculpture, printing,
performance, live art, filmmaking, animation, comics, craft, design, textiles,
ceramics and more.
Come to after-school, holiday and drop-in sessions for children, young
people and families.
Watch family film, archive and world cinema programmes.
Enjoy a changing programme of shows by leading artists from all over the
world.
Many of the learning activities take place in the purpose-built learning
studios at the heart of firstsite’s new building. Don’t forget you can also
relax in the café bar and take advantage of the light meals and drinks served
throughout the day, browse the shop for gifts and crafts, or just meet
friends on the terrace or in the social space around the restored Berryfield
Mosaic.
All at firstsite will look forward to welcoming you in September!
For more information, please see advertisement on page 27 or contact
firstsite, High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UE. Tel 01206 577067
www.firstsite.uk.net
Children and babies under two
years of age are going to be cared
for at the nursery by kind and
caring nursery nurses in beautifully
furnished rooms with a lush,
expansive garden for outdoor time
along with daily pram walks in a fleet
of Silver Cross Balmoral prams. The
walks will take place around the leafy
Avenues and parks of Lexden as
well as simply being outdoors in the
nursery’s beautiful, natural garden
and will be an important feature of
the children’s daily routine.
The owner Gaynor, understands that it is crucial to offer a home-fromhome environment with one-on-one time and cuddles being of paramount
importance. Younger babies will have lots of ‘tummy time’, stories, musical
and sensorial play and cuddles, and for the slightly older ones as they
begin to explore their world, there will be messy play, arts & crafts, garden
time and beautiful hand-crafted wooden activities to stimulate and develop
knowledge of shape, number, space, colour and size.
Lexden Montessori is looking forward to opening its doors to welcome
children and babies under the age of two and is very excited to be offering
outstanding facilities and exclusive activities. After listening carefully
to parents, the nursery will also be offering baby massage, baby signing,
treasure baskets and heuristic play. Parents have also indicated that they
would feel happier if their child was cared for in the same setting from
babyhood through to school age. Attending the Lexden Montessori Baby
Rooms would ensure that your baby would have a place in the nursery
when they reach the age of two.
Follow Lexden Montessori on Twitter for updates on the baby room
and for exclusive offers at @lex_mon or visit their website
www.lexdenmontessori.com
OFFICE SPACE TO RENT IN COLCHESTER
Trustworthy, pleasant tenant required for self-contained office room (with
shared facilities) on the second floor of an historic building located in
central Colchester on North Hill.
Would suit creative, self-employed person who wants occasional workplace
interaction whilst being independent.
Inclusive rent of £70 per week incorporates: rent, rates, heating, electricity,
rubbish and recycling, use of shared kitchen and toilets.
Easy-in, easy-out terms offered, with one month’s notice either way.
If you are interested in this space, please contact Tracy Thomas by
email on tracy.thomas@kidaround.biz or by telephone 01206 548700.
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News & Views
News & Views
The Essex Baby and Toddler Show sponsored by KidAround!
Here at KidAround, we are all about local families
supporting each other, so we are pleased and proud
to announce our association with The Essex Baby
and Toddler Show, on Sunday 16th October, at Five
Lakes, Maldon.
Special Occasion Events was set up by mum Annabel, back in 2009. Since
a successful inaugural event in Northampton, Special Occasion Events have
taken their unique Baby Show to Milton Keynes, Leicester, Oxford and
Warwickshire and are delighted to be bringing the winning formula to Essex.
With so many events around, we asked Annabel what makes her Baby &
Toddler Shows different.
“When I was pregnant with Lottie, now 4, I had no real idea of what I
needed to do in preparation for her arrival and I had no idea what support,
services or activities were available locally – as well as which products
really would make a difference! The only baby shows around were
impersonal corporate shows, full of national names. I knew there had to be
another, better, way of doing things.”
“From the start, we wanted our Baby Shows to be different and fun for
both exhibitors and visitors. We also wanted to give a chance for local
businesses to connect with local people, allowing some fantastic smaller
companies the opportunity to find new customers, and parents the chance
to find great new products, help and advice.”
But The Essex Baby and Toddler Show isn’t just about selling. There’s a
great line up of activities and workshops too. “We want our shows to be a
great day out for all the family- not just the shopaholics! We try to have a
full programme of events throughout the day, both to amuse and entertain
our smaller guests and to inform and educate our more mature ones!”
The line-up for the Essex show includes Gary Good’s Marvellous Magic
Show, the British Red Cross, baby massage demonstrations, bra fittings
from Bras4Mums, children’s music classes, face painting and bouncy
castle fun! Exhibitors already confirmed at this year’s event, include a
hypnotherapist, nursery schools, pre-school activities and, of course,
KidAround magazine. Exhibitors enjoy coming to Annabel’s fairs, and are all
friendly and approachable, and many will offer exclusive show discounts.
We hope to see you there! Visit www.essexbabyshow.co.uk
Summer Show Raises Money For EACH
The Debbie Millar School of Dance have recently presented their annual
show entitled “Summer Holiday” at the Princes Theatre in Clacton.
The show featured a cast of over 200 from both the Debbie Millar School
of Dance and Millar Howar Theatre Arts with the proceeds going to support
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). Children as young as 2 years old
took part in the title song “Summer Holiday” with other performers from
all ages presenting another 21 dances covering various holiday themes
across the world. Routines performed included “Surfin’ USA”, the “Italian
Tarantella”, the “Minnie Mouse March” and “California Girls”. The adult tap
dancers presented “A Visit to Ireland”.
A new addition to the school this year is break dancing and hip hop which is
led by London-based Stefan Puxon and with a little poetic licence they too
were able to join in the holiday spirit.
The drama and musical theatre elements were provided by Millar Howar
Theatre Arts which Debbie runs with Mike & the Mechanics lead singer Tim
Howar. They performed excerpts from Grease (America) and Mamma Mia
(Greek Islands).
For more information about the Debbie Millar School of Dance, please
call 01206 230806 or visit www.debbiemillarschoolofdance.com
The Minnie Mouse March (Grade III Tap)
Dizzy Ducks
Day Nurseries
shortlisted for Nursery Chain of the Year award
Dizzy Ducks Day Nurseries Ltd are proud to announce that they have
been shortlisted for ‘Nursery Chain of the Year’ award by Nursery
World.
They are the only nursery chain in Essex to be shortlisted. Their staff
at all four sites, namely; Buttsbury and Mayflower in Billericay and in
Ongar and Harlow are all dedicated to maintaining a high standard of
early years care for their ‘little ducks’.
They are committed to providing an environment where children
from birth to 5 years old can thrive and grow, preparing them for
their stepping stone to school. At Dizzy Ducks you can be safe in the
knowledge that in their care your child is safe, comfortable and having
fun.
Each setting is open 7am to 7pm from Monday to Friday, has a multi
sensory room, a secure garden area and provides freshly cooked
food every day. They offer the flexibility of full day care, mornings
or afternoons and work with Essex County Council to source funded
places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
Call now for more details
on availability and to book
a guided tour of your local
Dizzy Ducks Day Nursery:
Buttsbury:
01277 650538
Mayflower:
01277 633555
Harlow: 01279 454495
Ongar: 01277 365488
or visit the website:
www.dizzyducks.co.uk
Tutoring
Kate Charad
Guide to icons:
11+
ENG
ICT
LAN
MAT
MUS
SAT
SCI
SEN
11plus
English
Computing
Languages
Mathematics
Music
SATs
Science
Special Educational
Needs
BRAINTREE
Kumon
Drop in Tues 4.30-6.30pm, Saturdays
10 am-12. Braintree Study Centre,
St. Paul’s Parsonage
Mrs Kunjan Pandya
01376 339009
Eng Mat
CLACTON
Kip McGrath Educational
Daytime tuition also available
Station Road
Iain McKenzie
01255 688896
11+ Eng Lan Mat SAT Sci SEN
COLCHESTER
Anna Spurgeon BA Hons. PGCE
11+ tuition. Very high pass rate. Small
group sessions. Twelve years 11+
experience. Call Anna on
01206 845023
Tuition in 11+ and Key Stage 2 Maths
and English by a qualified, experienced
and CRB checked tutor. Lessons are
designed to help with school work,
increase confidence or prepare for
exams. 01206 530164
k.charad@btinternet.com
11+ Eng Mat SAT
Kip McGrath Educational
Unit 3, Tollgate East
Stanway CO3 8RQ
Iain McKenzie
01206 538403
Peter O’Donnell
KS3 & KS4 mathematics tuition from
CRB checked mature trainee teacher.
Very competitive rates. 07803 045585
pbodonnell@sky.com
11+ Mat
Sue Bowles
Ex-Grammar School teacher offers frank
11+ assessments and specialist, highly
successful preparation.
Contact 01206 735602
SueBowles@lineone.net
www.suebowleseducation.co.uk
11+
Eng ICT Lan Mat SAT Sci SEN
ESSEX
First Class Learning
Fleet Tutors
At Go Bananas
9 Mason Road
Cowdray Centre
Colchester
01206 570700
fclcolchester@hotmail.co.uk
Eng Mat 11+
Kumon
Drop in sessions Tuesdays & Fridays
3.30-6pm at Colchester North Study
Centre, The Ark Methodist Church,
Highwoods. Miss Elaine Plumb
01255 223887
Eng Mat
Mini-Musicians
Fun music sessions for 4-7 yrs. Small
groups teaching basics of piano and
general music knowledge. Taught by
experienced musicians and teachers.
Kate 07905 675090
www.musikate.co.uk
Mus
11+
Private tuition in your own home by
qualified, experienced, CRB checked
tutors. Call 01206 760276 or
0845 6445452
www.fleet-tutors.co.uk
11+ Eng Mat SAT SEN
HARLOW
Kumon
Drop in sessions Mondays and
Wednesdays 4-6pm at Harlow Study
Centre, St John’s Arts and Recreation
Centre, St John’s Walk.
Mrs Chizuru Cheung
01279 423345
WEST MERSEA
Kumon
Drop in sessions Mondays & Thursdays
3.30-5pm at West Mersea Study
Centre, The Scout Hut, Melrose Road.
Mr Les Snow
01206 382838
Eng Mat
Witham
SchoolServe
Educational consultancy offering
individual tuition at centre or home
by registered teachers. 01376 502561
or 07751 074616 or 01621 858636
www.schoolserve.info
11+ Eng ICT Lan Mat SAT Sci SEN
WiVENHOE
Brain Station
Small group tuition in Maths and
English for 6-12 year olds. Aiming
to develop skills, understanding and
self-confidence.
Noel Graham
01206 211020
Eng Mat
Eng Mat
LINTON
Kumon
Drop in sessions Tuesday-Friday 3.306.30pm & Saturdays 9.30-11am at
Linton Study Centre, 35 Lonsdale.
Mrs Karen Tumber
01223 893578
Eng Mat
Gain New Qualifications and Work
Towards The Career You Want
TBG Learning’s Foundation Learning programme is for 16-19 year
olds. They can help improve skills and qualifications so you can go
on to college or further education, secure an Apprenticeship or find
employment.
The FREE programme runs for 24 weeks and the learner attends the
centre for 2.5 days per week. During the 24 weeks they can achieve a
Level 1 vocational qualification in various areas including hair, beauty
therapy, business administration, customer service, retail, construction
and soon to be available, hospitality.
As well as the vocational qualification TBG Learning also provide support
for the achievement of maths, English, IT and personal and social
development qualifications.
There are centres in Colchester and Tendring. Any public transport
expenses will be paid and there are bonuses available.
Young people can enrol at any time of the year. For further
information about the TBG Learning Foundation Learning
programme please call Louise on 01206 366341.
Tutoring
SCHOOLSERVE
Come to First Class
Learning for extra help!
First Class Learning operates a centre in Go
Bananas Colchester. Part of a large national
network, lessons are available in English, Maths
and Science.
Students can choose to study one or two
subjects. Course material is linked to the national
curriculum.
Special 11+ classes and GCSE classes are held to prepare for these exams.
Students are assessed before starting to ensure lessons are focused on
their needs.
Fees start from £10 per week with an introductory discount of 25% until
the end of September.
Call on 01206 570700 for a free assessment and to get your children
support at the start of a new term
Educational Consultancy
Fleet Tutors, Britain’s leading
national tutoring service, has
34 years experience in helping
students of all ages and abilities.
Fleet Tutors is recommended by
The Good Schools Guide. The
Fleet Tutors’ 2009/10 Annual
Results Survey showed 89 percent
of students tutored achieved an
increase of one or more grades,
compared to the grade they were
achieving prior to tuition.
www.fleet-tutors.co.uk
Schoolserve offers a range of
personalised education, coaching
and tutoring classes. Individual
attention specifically devised
to meet the needs of modern
students.
The Centre prepares students for
11+ entrance examination, GCSE
and SATs on a one-to-one basis.
Special needs, home schooling and
adult learners are welcome.
Make an appointment for a free
Consultation and Assessment at
Centre by calling 01376 502561
www.schoolserve.info
Kate Charad
Kate Charad is a Colchester-based tutor, with eleven years of experience.
Her aim is to increase the confidence and ability of every pupil, by supporting
them in their learning and challenging them through their areas of difficulty.
This encourages pupils to feel positive and confident and assists them in
fulfilling their potential and achieving greater success at school and in the
exams.
Please call Kate on 01206 530164 or email k.charad@btinternet.com
Kip Mcgrath offer a unique and well-proven method of tuition, helping
children of all abilities aged from 6-16 who need support in Maths or English.
Centres are located at Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester and Station Road,
Clacton, plus a satellite centre in Harwich.
Students work at their own pace on an individual study plan using
worksheets, textbooks and software. The teacher guides them through it and
sets homework.
Kip Mcgrath run study for 11+ and common entrance exams; groups for older
students, and individual tuition or small group facilities.
Call Kip Mcgrath to arrange a free assessment on
01206 538403 or 01255 688896.
Quote Kdsept and get 20% off the first month’s fees.
Anna Spurgeon 11+ Tuiton BA HONS. PGCE.
Anna Spurgeon is a fully qualified and experienced teacher.
She has been tutoring solely for the 11+ for twelve years with an
exceptionally high pass rate. She offers small group sessions where a
systematic and thorough approach to the 11+ curriculum is delivered in an
inspiring way.
For more information call 01206 845023.
Tutoring
Best Tutor Guide
Choose a tutor who:
• Is a qualified teacher with a track record of
success: Sue Bowles is an ex Grammar School
teacher and has secured 129 Grammar places in
Colchester in the last 10 years.
• Offers an objective and frank assessment
of your child’s 11+ potential: Sue offers a 1:1
assessment with instant feedback and a written report.
• Is enthusiastic and has rapport with children and parents: see the
testimonials on Sue’s website.
• Can be contacted by the children to help with 11+ homework: Sue
encourages her tutees to Skype or email her.
• Will give no-obligation advice to all enquirers: Sue can offer a full, frank
and confidential report.
For more information or to book an assessment please contact
SueBowles@lineone.net 01206 735602 www.suebowleseducation.co.uk
SCHOOL OPEN EVENTS
Coggeshall
Ipswich
Soaring High Montessori
Purley Farm, Colne Road,
CO6 1TH
24th September 10am-1pm
01376 564392
www.coggeshallmontessori.co.uk
Ipswich High School for Girls
Woolverstone,
IP9 1AZ
1st October 9.30am – 1pm
01473 780 201
www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk
Colchester
St Joseph’s College
Belstead Road,
IP2 9DR
23rd September 9.30am – 12noon
8th October 9.30am – 12.30pm
25th November 9.30am-12noon
Mrs Quantrill 01473 694 575
registrar@stjos.co.uk
Colchester High School
11 – 17 Wellesley Road,
CO3 3HD
24th September 10am – 1pm
01206 573 389
Oxford House School
2 – 4 Lexden Road,
CO3 3NE
24 September 10am – 1pm
01206 217 116
St. Mary’s School
Upper School 91 Lexden Road,
24th September 12-3pm
28th September 10.30am, 1.30 & 6pm
Lower School London Rd
6th October 10-11.30am/2-3.30pm
01206 531 540
Felsted
Felsted Preparatory School
Felsted, CM6 3LL
1 September 9.30am
Mrs Ruth Wyganowski 01371 822611
rmw@felstedprep.org
Frinton on Sea
St Philomena’s School
Hadleigh Road,
CO13 9HQ
13th October 6.30pm-9pm
01255 674 492
Saffron Walden
Dame Bradbury’s School
Asdon Road,
CB10 2AL
(Working Friday)
30th September 9.30am – 3pm
(Open Day)
1st October 9.30am – 12noon
Fiona Baudains 01799 522348
nfo@damebardburys.com
Friend’s School
Mount Pleasant Road,
CB11 3EB
(Open Morning)
15th October 10.00am – 12.30pm
(Working Open Morning)
24 November 9.30am – 12.00pm
Alison Stanbury 01799 525 351
admissions@friends.org.uk
www.stphilomenas.com
Kumon Maths and English Free Trial:
1 September – 31 October 2011
Is your child in need of a confidence
boost or an extra challenge? Could
they do with consolidating what they
already know?
As we look to the start of a new
school year, it’s time to think about
how you can support your child’s
learning. At your local Braintree,
Harlow, Linton and West Mersea
study centres, leading supplementary
education provider Kumon offers individualised maths and English study
programmes tailored to all ages and abilities.
At the start of a new term especially, it’s important that your child gets to grips
with core subjects and with the learning skills vital for academic progression.
We all know the importance of maths and English, and Kumon’s unique method
of learning focuses on your child’s individual needs, providing them with skills
such as concentration and time management and ensuring they progress at
their own pace.
Once enrolled on a Kumon programme, your child will visit the centre every
week and have daily worksheets to keep up with their studies at home. At
the centre, the Instructor will monitor their progress, setting new work and
encouraging them to take ownership of their learning. By working at a steady
pace with guidance and support, children acquire a strong grounding in maths
and English as well as fundamental tools like self-motivation and independence
in study, helping to achieve their potential at school and beyond.
Over 60,000 children study with Kumon at more than 600 centres in the
UK, and these numbers are growing all the time. For further information
or to enrol, contact:
Chizuru Cheung (Harlow) 01279 423 345 harlow@kumoncentre.co.uk
Les Snow (West Mersea) 01206 382 838 westmersea@kumoncentre.co.uk
Karen Tumber (Linton) 01223 893578 linton@kumoncentre.co.uk
Kunjan Pandya (Braintree) 01376 339 009 braintree@kumoncentre.co.uk
Kumon centres are running a Free Trial during September and October.
Enrol at your local study centre to try a maths or English programme free
for two weeks and see how Kumon can benefit your child.
Education
Friends’ Nursery aim to provide a safe and caring environment
where staff know and value every child as an individual. The Nursery is open to
all, those who intend to stay at Friends’ and those who go on to attend other
infant schools.
Friends’ Nursery know how difficult that first step towards your child’s
education can be so they work very closely with parents and carers to make
that first transition between home and school as smooth and enjoyable as
possible.
Children are welcomed into the Nursery in the term they turn three, and like
those in the Junior School, enjoy home cooked lunches in the school dining
hall and the school’s extensive grounds and facilities. The new Forest School
situated within Friends’ School grounds both encourages and inspires children
through positive outdoor experiences to develop independence, self-esteem
and team work.
Supervision is available from 8am for those that require it and children can
remain at Nursery until 5.45pm.
Friends’ School was founded in 1702 by the Religious Society of Friends
(Quakers), Quakers believe that there is something of God in everyone.
This belief influences all relationships within Friends’ School and creates an
environment where your child will be treated as an individual and integrated
into the community. Individuality is cherished and pupils and staff show respect
for the dignity of others throughout the school, from Nursery to Sixth Form.
Visit the Nursery on the Open Morning on Saturday 15th October from
10am until 12.30pm or on the Working Open Morning on 24th November
from 9.30 until 12noon. For further information contact Alison Stanbury
on 01799 525351 or email admissions@friends.org.uk.
Education
State-of-the-art Pre-Preparatory School for Felsted
Felsted’s new purpose built Pre-Preparatory School will be ready for use from November 2011. The two storey building will provide nine bright and modern
classrooms for children aged four to seven, in addition to a library, reception area, offices and a multi-purpose hall (for lunch and for games, assemblies and other
activities). All areas have been designed with input from the Head of the Pre-Preparatory Department, Mrs Jane West and her team. They have created a space
designed around the needs of children during their early stages of education, which will allow them all to work in an efficient and energizing environment.
Increased demand for places over the past three years has allowed Felsted to fund this new building. Following their recent ‘Excellent‘ ISI Inspection and
‘Outstanding’ Early Years Ofsted Inspection, Felsted are delighted to be able to provide their hard working teachers with the right environment to give their best
to young pupils in their care.
Felsted will be looking at energy sources in line with their Green Policy and will endeavour to use environmentally friendly methods wherever possible. Felsted
welcomes individual visits at any time but is holding an Open Morning on Saturday 1st October at 9.30am.
Further details can be found on the website www.felsted.org or by contacting Mrs Ruth Wyganowski, Admissions Registrar, on 01371 822611 or by
email to rmw@felstedprep.org
Education
Dame Bradbury’s School
Soaring High Montessori
Soaring High Montessori school is the extension into the primary years of the
well established Montessori nursery, Absolute Angels in Coggeshall. With its
child’s centred approach to learning, with weekly tailored work plans, Soaring
High will access each individual’s needs and inspire them to reach their
potential.
The classrooms are filled with a wealth of materials to enable the children to
discover for themselves. As they work with the equipment they move at their
own pace through the standards set by National Curriculum.
Soaring High guide the children through their primary years, setting high
expectation for them to reach their potential in every area, leaving the school
as confident, independent, enthusiastic learners. With a teacher to pupil ratio
of 1:10 they pride themselves on the children’s easy transition into grammar
schools, independent and local state secondary schools.
To find out more, please contact Soaring High Montessori by calling
01376 564392 or visit the website www.coggeshallmontessori.co.uk.
Alternatively, why not go along to the open day on Saturday 24th
September and take a look for yourself.
“The School provides an outstanding education that challenges and
motivates pupils in equal measure.” Independent Schools Inspectorate, July 2011
Summer term at Dame Bradbury’s
School in Saffron Walden is always
lively – but last term was busier
than ever as it ended with a
school inspection.
Pupils and staff took pride in
showing the inspectors highlights
of school life – including the Year
6 play, ‘Robin Hood’ and a Forest
School session with Reception
children.
The inspectors found that
achievement throughout
Year 4 pupils taking part in a science workshop
the school, its pastoral care,
governance, leadership and management and links with parents were all
‘excellent’. The Early Years provision - for children in Nursery and Reception
- was ‘outstanding’ in every category: leadership and management, provision,
outcomes for children and the overall setting itself.
Dame Bradbury’s offers an innovative yet traditional education, helped by
facilities including a sports hall, theatre, science laboratory, music rooms and
an Apple Mac IT suite. Visits from scientists, doctors, politicians, historians and
musicians support the high quality teaching.
There are more than 50 trips a year, including three residential visits to York,
Snowdon and Norfolk, and many after-school clubs, from squash and chess to
Spanish and philosophy.
Dame Bradbury’s creative and performing arts were described as ‘outstanding’
by the inspectors. The School also places a very strong emphasis on good
behaviour and teamwork.
“Our motto is Be Yourself, Aim High and Be Kind,” says Head Jane Crouch.
“We nurture children’s enthusiasms to help them succeed in different areas of
school life. Whether in rugby, dance or drama, or French, sketching or sculpture,
we help children to excel.”
Year 6 pupils progress to a wide range of state and independent schools,
including the Perse and Perse Girls, Saffron Walden County High School, Felsted
School and Bishop’s Stortford College.
For more information please call 01799 522348, email
info@damebradburys.com or visit www.damebradburys.com
Education
Holmwood
House
Founded in 1922 with just 3
pupils, Holmwood House is a
thriving independent coeducational preparatory school
for children aged 4 to 13 years.
Located on the edge of
Colchester in 34 acres of
beautiful grounds, the school’s extensive facilities offer its pupils
unrivalled opportunities, including a swimming pool, science labs, cookery
room, music, dance and drama facilities, state-of-the-art sports hall,
superb sports fields and onsite squash and all-year tennis courts.
Pupils thrive in small classes, taught by subject specialists from Year 4
upwards, with the addition of Latin in Year 6, and demonstrate excellent
academic progress appropriate to their age and ability. The extended day
in the Prep School, offers pupils access to a rich variety of activities to
expand their interests, experiences and expertise, with activities including
debating, lifesaving, Spanish and archery.
Gosfield School is a small, welcoming independent co-educational
school for ages 4-18, set in 110 acres of beautiful parkland with an impressive
sports hall and sports fields. Your child will have the opportunity to excel
academically and participate in a wide range of additional activities.
The Prep School includes the ‘Infants’ for children aged 4 to 7, and the ‘Juniors’
for pupils aged 7 to 11. The Infants have their own suite of classrooms and
Reception garden for outdoor play, while the Juniors have many of their
lessons in classrooms set in Gosfield School’s delightful and fully–renovated
Victorian mansion.
Children enjoy a large, secure playground with colourful interactive games and
play equipment. The Prep School garden with its pond, trees, picnic benches
and standing chess game is a delightful area for recreation.
Flexi and weekly boarding are popular options in Years 6, 7 & 8 with
many senior pupils boarding for at least part of their final year to prepare
them for their senior schools. For many years at Holmwood, a healthy
crop of pupils has been awarded scholarships to the very wide range of
senior schools, both local and further afield, to which they progress at 13.
Children also enjoy the use of excellent facilities, including a full size, multipurpose sports hall; a superb all weather sports surface; rugby, football and
cricket pitches; a fully refurbished science laboratory; specialist art, graphics
and food technology rooms; a music suite with practice rooms, a library and
two state of the art ICT suites.
Prospective parents are warmly invited to the school’s next Open
Morning which shall take place on Friday 23 September from 9.30am
until 11.30am. This opportunity will allow visitors to experience a normal
school day, meet the staff and pupils and have a tour of the school to see
the fantastic facilities.
Prep School children join with Senior School students in whole school
assemblies and events, as well as in houses. The Prep School children learn
from and look up to the Senior Pupils who, in turn, respond admirably to the
responsibility of setting a good example.
For further information about the school or to arrange a personal
visit at an alternative time, please call Helen Rogers, Admissions
Registrar, on 01206 574305, visit www.holmwood.essex.sch.uk or
e-mail helen.rogers@holmwood.essex.sch.uk
Gosfield School prefer to keep their class sizes to a maximum of twenty. This,
along with a strong learning support department, extra support for extending
more able children and structured differentiation in lessons, allows them to
accommodate each individual child’s needs.
Call Gosfield School to arrange a visit so you can experience the spirit of
Gosfield – 01787 474040
Education
Leavers’ Revue
Form VI pupils at St. Philomena’s performed a fantastic Leavers’ Revue to
their friends and family. The children had been busy learning lines, finding
props, making costumes and signs as well as rehearsing diligently on the
lead up to the big performance. The opening number ‘Rock On’, involved
all the children and the audience were treated to some ‘rock nostalgia’ with
‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ and ‘You Ain’t Nothing but a Houndog’. Shades
were worn and lips were curled as “Elvis” and his band put in a rockin’
performance, accompanied by children on keyboard, guitar and drums.
The guests laughed their way
through many further songs
and sketches.
Four children caused much
hilarity with their 4 “TVs”
flicking from channel to
channel in a prediction
of what could go horribly
wrong during the Digital
Switchover. Three girls
performed ‘The Ballet Class’
and the audience was
treated to some rather strange ballet positions. There were two classroom
sketches, in the first one the long suffering teacher trying to cope with her
naughty class. To make this even more impressive each persons’ lines
were sung to a different well-known melody. The second classroom sketch
was based on the Gervase Phinn poem ‘The Christmas Story’. Shrieks of
laughter were heard when poor unsuspecting parents realised that the two
pupils in summer dresses and black plaits singing ‘Sisters’ were actually two
of the male members of the class! There were many other entertaining sketches which ended with ‘Rene’s
Cafe’, an hilarious tribute to ‘Allo, ‘Allo with rather strange French accents
being used from the good moaning’ of the English undercover agent as a
French policeman to Edith’s moaning to Rene to ‘urry erp!’ Hankies came
out and lumps were in throats as the class sang their ‘Farewell to St.
Philomena’s’.
St. Philomena’s School, Hadleigh Road, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13
9HQ. (01255) 674492. www.stphilomenas.com
What a difference!
As Suffolk’s only provider of a single sex education from 3-18yrs, Ipswich High
School know a lot about girls!
The interaction between the sexes is markedly different throughout their lives,
and unsurprisingly it begins right from the moment they are born. Ask any
mother of a boy and girl, and most will remark on each child’s unique approach
to play and work – they just aren’t the same creatures at all.
Ipswich High School relish the opportunity to tailor-make an education for your
daughter at every stage of her school life. In art, drama, sport and academic
study, the relaxed and focused atmosphere of the school provides the perfect
opportunity for your daughter to fulfil her potential in every field, and at every
age.
From the idyllic location of their Pre-Prep where girls are encouraged to enjoy
open access to our stunning grounds, to the awe-inspiring facilities of the Sixth
Form Centre, they offer an environment where girls can be happy and inspired.
Ipswich High School welcome parents and pupils to visit, from young
toddlers to GCSE students embarking on their A Level choices. To
experience first hand the warmth and vibrancy of Ipswich High School,
please go along for the Open Day on Saturday 1st October from 9.30am
– 1pm, or book a private tour and taster session for your daughter, by
contacting admissions@ihs.gdst.net. They look forward to meeting you.
Colchester High School
Education
Colchester High School is the only independent school in Colchester with boys and girls from
2 ½ to 16 years old.
Pupils achieve outstanding academic results thanks to the small class sizes, experienced
and professional teachers, and strong pastoral support. CHS is a non-selective school with
a strong focus, from Nursery to Year 11, on the individual child and how to help each pupil
to achieve his or her academic potential whilst also becoming a happy, confident, interested,
responsible and caring member of the school.
Located in Wellesley Road, Colchester High School pupils, parents and teachers benefit
from immediate access to a range of excellent local sporting, academic, research and social
facilities.
The school’s sporting prowess is a direct result of being in a town location as it has use of
local sports grounds specifically tailored to suit each sport. Under the guidance of the school’s
own dynamic teaching team and using these specialist training grounds, pupils are able to
participate in a wide range of sports and have consistent and numerous successes in local,
county and national competitions.
On site, the development from Nursery to GCSE level is carefully planned in the actual layout
of the school. The Nursery, Prep and Junior houses provide a very welcoming, friendly and
fun environment from which the younger children are able to observe the activities of the
Seniors whilst still feeling safe and secure in their own area. Equally, the Senior school pupils
have their own lesson and leisure time areas but are conscious of and respect the younger
pupils. The school offers older pupils many genuine opportunities to work with the younger
pupils and these projects are enjoyed by and are beneficial to all.
Careful timetabling enables the Junior children to share some of the Senior facilities, such as
the Dance Studio and Drama studio, which means that pupils are always already familiar with
their surroundings as they move up the school. Overall, there is a strong sense of continuity
and whole school community.
Both Juniors and Seniors also have access to the school’s Oxford Road Study Centre with its
food technology lab, sophisticated ICT suite, DT rooms and teaching rooms with interactive
white boards. Furthermore, as a Cognita school, Colchester High School benefits from advice,
support and financial assistance from this global educational company.
Parents and prospective pupils are welcome to have personal tours anytime during the school
term and children are encouraged to come in for a “Taster Day” to experience school life
firsthand. CHS also has Open Days on September 24th 2011 and March 10th 2012 from
10am to 1pm.
For further information, a prospectus, or to book a tour or Taster Day, please call
01206 217116.
Education
Oxford House School
“Labore Confecto Gaudentes”,
Joy in Achievement is the school motto.
Oxford House is a traditional Nursery and Preparatory School for girls and
boys aged two and a half to eleven years.
Founded in 1959, this intimate and exclusive school offers every child a
complete education that puts a high emphasis on traditional values and the
child centred learning of the Montessori teaching methods.
The school encourages high standards in behaviour and manners as well as in
academic achievement. Oxford House prides itself in achieving a high success
rate in both private and state selective schools and during the final years
pupils undergo studies geared to prepare them for external scholarship and
11+ examinations.
The school aims to understand and develop the potential which all children
possess and to send them on to senior schools as literate, numerate, wellmannered and happy individuals. The broad curriculum is enriched by instilling
a love for literature, modern languages, music and dance. Music is a strength
and optional instrumental tuition is offered. Oxford House teachers pride
themselves on producing confident and articulate children. There is mutual
respect between teachers and pupils which is demonstrated by the kind and
polite way those at Oxford House treat each other.
Healthy eating and exercise
also play an important
role, with freshly prepared
vegetarian meals served
daily. A sensible balance
of PE and sports allows
swimming all year round
with hockey, tag rugby,
football and athletics in
season.
Oxford House School, 2-4
Lexden Road, Colchester,
CO3 3NE. To request a
prospectus or arrange a
visit to the school please
call 01206 576686
St Joseph’s College is a special place where education is not a rigid
process, but a personal journey shaped around the needs of every child.
The College expects one and all to ‘be their best.’ By setting high standards
for each member of the community –parents, pupils and staff – the College
produces pupils who have confidence without arrogance, team players who will
stand up for what is right in life and compassionate, caring members of society.
Above the market town of Ipswich the College’s beautiful grounds provide a
surprising oasis of calm, where pupils enjoy their school days and mature in
a safe and supportive environment. This very special, friendly community combining academic achievement, outstanding pastoral care and broad extracurricular provision – is underpinned by a distinctive ethos established by its
17th century founder – John Baptist de la Salle – the patron saint of teachers.
In keeping with De la Salle’s aims of giving education to those who might not
otherwise be able to afford it, scholarships and bursaries of up to 100% are
available.
Life at St Joseph’s is challenging, enjoyable and very busy. Visit the College to
experience first hand the strong community spirit and purposefulness, which
draw particular comment from all its visitors.
St Joseph’s College will be hosting Open Morning on Saturday 8 October from
9:30am to 12:30pm and they look forward to meeting you and sharing with
you their pride in their College and the achievements of their pupils.
If you would like to visit at another time please call the Registrar on
01473 694575 to make an appointment.
Education
BRINGING OUT THE BEST
St. Mary’s School educates girls from 4 through to 16 and is the only independent girls’ day school in North
Essex. The school has over 400 pupils across two sites, and is renowned for offering a balanced, diverse
curriculum as well as a warm, family atmosphere. St. Mary’s was recently named as ‘outstanding’ in a report by
the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The Lower School contributes a significant number of 11+ successes
and GCSE results are well above the national average. These successful results are achieved by small class
sizes and dedicated, motivational teaching.
St Mary’s nurtures and promotes every pupil’s talent. They have the opportunity to explore a wide range of
interests. Whether it is performing in a drama production, designing clothes for the School Fashion show,
taking part in an inter- school hockey match, playing an instrument in the school concert or having their
artwork displayed, the girls’ endeavours and achievements are recognised and valued. The girls’ studies and
interests are also boosted greatly by our excursions, from days out at Kew Garden or the Globe Theatre to
Activity Weeks in stimulating settings, including Holland, Seville and the French Pyrenees.
St. Mary’s also believes in creating a caring atmosphere which encourages the girls to think about others. The
girls participate in a variety of fund raising events including cake
sales, fancy dress cross country, dress up days for a number of
causes: Fairtrade, Breakthrough for Breast Cancer, Children in
Need, Horses 4 Heroes and Canine Partners. St. Mary’s operates
a buddy system which helps new girls fully integrate into school life with the help of their fellow students. A
Listeners Scheme has been formed with Listeners offering up their own time for fellow students to speak to
them should they have any concerns.
The efforts made by students and staff in so many areas of St Mary’s school life have been recognised and
we are immensely proud to have been presented with the International Schools Award, Artsmark Gold Award,
Sing Up Gold Award and we have been awarded with our second Green Flag which proves our dedication and
commitment to providing an eco-friendly environment.
In January 2011, St. Mary’s opened the Kindergarten for girls and boys aged from 2 years, which is managed
by the award winning Springlands Nursery. St. Mary’s Kindergarten is set in the beautiful grounds at the Lower
School and also runs a holiday club for the under 8’s.
St. Mary’s School truly believes providing a friendly, family atmosphere, in which every girl is
encouraged to do her very best, proves to be the winning formula for a happy, fully rounded, successful
education. For information on the Open Days (Saturday 24th September 2011, 12pm – 3pm and
Wednesday 28th September, 10.30am -12.30pm, 1.30pm -3.30pm and 6pm -8pm), please see advert
below or contact St. Mary’s on 01206 531540 should you wish to book a guided tour of the school.
Gift Ideas
Take inspiration from
these pages to get a head
start on your Christmas
shopping!
Choose from a selection
of personalised items,
handmade fare and gifts
for all ages.
Here you’ll find a range of
ideas for thoughtful gifts
for your loved ones - or
maybe a well deserved
treat for you!
Christmas will be upon us soon and
Phoenix Trading are proud
to present their ever- popular
Christmas catalogue with gifts
a plenty, including brand new
organzier boxes for all occasions
as well as the normal everyday
range. The catalogue is bursting
with things your Christmas just
can’t do without - from thank yous
to advent calendars. Every home
should have a book so ask for your
free copy today!
Or why not host a coffee morning
or party and receive free
product /cash for you
or your charity?
Call Emma on
07904 115637
Let mural artist, Andy Hasler
make your children’s favourite
character larger than life in their
bedroom or playroom.
Little Smilers Photographic studio
With over 12 years experience, be
assured of a spectacular piece of
quality artwork to make your child
the envy of their friends!
Little Smilers Photography believe that your photo
shoot experience should be fun, relaxing and good
value for money. You shouldn’t have to endure any
hard sell techniques which is why you can choose
your images in the comfort of your own home via an
online service at no additional cost. Book now to try
Little Smilers out and test their theory.
Whether
you choose
a cartoon
character,
camouflage
room or a
complete themed room, Andy will
endeavour to meet all budgets.
Visit www.andysmurals.com or
call 01376 561686
Great Totham, near Maldon.
Enjoyable experience from start to finish or your
money back.
Check out the gallery pages to view their family and
children portraits, photo shoot parties, maternity and
wedding photography.
Booking in advance is essential.
Call on 01621 894905/07771 558375
or visit www.littlesmilers.com.
Gift Ideas
Pixie’s Playroom
TOYS - SOFT FURNISHINGS - GIFTS
As a local mum Julie Anderson
knows how difficult shopping for
great, good quality children’s
gifts can be, especially with a
little one in tow!
Julie has launched Pixie’s
Playroom to provide fun,
beautifully crafted and
slightly unusual toys and soft
furnishings at an affordable
price.
Pixie’s Playroom has a wide
range of wooden toys and
games that make lovely gifts. There are stacking toys, shape sorters,
pull-along penguins, skittles, puzzles, board games and much, much
more! Birthdays, Christmas, Christenings – they have something for
every occasion!
Pixie’s Playroom also has soft furnishings for both boys’ and girls’
rooms, with funky quilt covers and bed linen in a variety of different
themes. Or perhaps you are looking to update the children’s rooms but
without too much expense. Julie has selected lots of gorgeous room
accessories from bear bookends to wooden height charts, musical
jewellery boxes to bunting, and fruity door stops to colourful storage
bags! Another great idea to freshen up a playroom or bedroom is “wall
art”. These peel and stick murals can be moved and repositioned to
create new looks (without leaving any sticky residue). There are four fab
designs: Solar System, Play House, Flower Fairies and Alphabet Fun!
So, if you are a parent, grandparent, godparent or doting friend or
relative, Pixie’s Playroom has the perfect gift for the little ones in
your life! Visit www.pixiesplayroom.com, call on 01277 848 248 or
email for a catalogue at enquiries@pixiesplayroom.com.
Julie looks forward to hearing from you soon!
JoJo Maman Bébé has a fantastic selection of gifts and
toys available for children aged 0-5. Whether you are looking for the perfect
Christening gift or birthday presents for boys and girls, there is a great range
to choose from.
Traditional wooden toys provide hours of fun and educational value and the
JoJo collection includes cookers, tea sets and all the cakes and pretend food
needed for a great tea party as well as a retro garage, work bench with tools,
train sets and classic cars.
Cuddly soft toys are always a firm favourite and will be treasured for many
years. JoJo’s traditional rag dolls have two new editions, with Holly and Ivy
being added to the exclusive collection of dolls. Super-soft animal comforters
and taggies are the perfect gift for babies with bright colours and lots of
different textures to keep them occupied. The Sophie La Girafe teether has
been given to babies since 1961 and the classic design is still a bestseller. It
is made from natural materials and easy for little hands to grasp.
The Steiff bear and suitcase makes a lovely Christening or new baby gift as
do the Little Boy or Girl Pocket Bears, beautifully made in pure wool and the
finest tweed, that come with their own keepsake box.
JoJo Maman Bébé’s autumn collection of adorable baby and children’s wear
has just arrived and includes cashmere mix knitwear, Fair Isle cardigans,
embroidered dresses and smart checked trousers all of which make ideal gifts.
Find the perfect present for babies and children at JoJo Maman Bébé.
Shop online at www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk or visit the Colchester store –
36 Sir Isaacs Walk, CO1 1JJ.
Gift Ideas
Little Impressions
That Last Forever
Little Impressions create hand crafted plaster
cast impressions of your children’s hands
and feet beautifully framed in a solid oak box
frame, making them a very special keepsake
to treasure forever. Little ones don’t stay little
forever, so what better way to capture that
very special time.
Many options are available from a single
impression to sibling sets and photo
combinations.
Park Fruit Farm is a family
run business growing over 40
varieties of apples and pears for
the farm shop and 14 varieties of
plums, raspberries and blackberries
for PYO. Why not go along for Apple
Weekend on 22nd & 23rd October
where you can see and taste a
range of apples along with a trip to
the farmers market.
Call 01255 674621 or visit
www.parkfruitfarm.co.uk
Call Susie on 01376 571511 or visit
www.little-impressions.com for an
appointment or more information.
This business is for sale – a great ‘work from home’ opportunity. Please
call Susie for more information.
Jacqueline
South is an
artist who can
create a beautiful
illustration from
your photographs.
Her ability to take your pictures,
compose an illustration with one or
more elements and produce for you a
framed, original illustration in pencil,
pastel or watercolour, is outstanding
in its accuracy and detail. Finally - a
chance to have all your children
and pets in one picture! Jacqueline
is easy to work with, friendly and
professional.
Pets • Family • Buildings.
Tel: 01206 822388
Web: www.jacquelinesouth.co.uk
PARK FRUIT FARM
• PYO Raspberries, Blackberries & Plums
(check availability before visiting)
• 43 varieties of apples and pears over the
coming season
• Fresh pressed unpasteurised apple juice
• Local produce including vegetables, free
range eggs, honey & chutneys, meats etc
• Tearoom with homemade cakes, light
lunches and daily specials cooked on the
premises
Park Fruit Farm, Pork Lane, Gt. Holland, CO13 0ES
Tel: 01255 674621 www.parkfruitfarm.co.uk
Open 9am-5pm Mon-Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
There’s
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After the photo session the best shots are carefully selected and enhanced
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For more details call 01206 577456 or visit www.photosomething.com
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Gift Ideas
Osborn & William is a traditional children’s shop jam-
packed full of toys, clothes and goodies not typically found on the high
street. Situated in a cosy 16th century shop on lovely Dedham High Street,
the shop is a visual feast and has been likened to an Aladdin’s cave of
treasures.
The shop is brimming with
traditional wooden toys, baby
gifts, games, arts and crafts,
beautiful clothing, pocket money
toys and an old fashioned
sweet counter. There is a treat
for every child and free gift
wrapping - just ask!
Visit today for a friendly and
fun shopping experience.
Osborn & William, High Street, Dedham. 01206 323 172
www.osbornandwilliam.co.uk
It’s All Fun & Games, in Eld Lane Colchester, is the
number one shopping destination for toys, gifts, party
ware and fancy dress.
On the lower ground floor of the Colchester store you will find a unique
party shop with everything you need to make your celebrations go with a
bang. There is an impressive range of full fancy dress costumes for both
children and adults and a wide selection of fancy dress wigs, masks, hats
and other accessories so you can customise your own outfits.
If you are planning a celebration you are sure to find everything you need
in the party ware department. There is a great selection of decorations
and accessories to ensure your party is an instant sensation and there is
always a wide range of matching tableware in a broad range of themes
from children’s favourite characters to Hollywood Glamour. If you have a
theme in mind that they don’t currently stock just contact them and they
will be happy to help. To ensure everyone leaves your party with a smile
on their face there is a huge variety of party bags and Piñatas available as
well as fun and exiting contents at a price to suit every budget.
It’s never too early to start the Christmas shopping and It’s All Fun &
Games is the perfect one stop shop for all your present buying needs.
The main floor of the large Colchester store is devoted to toys, games
and novelty gifts for all ages. From the latest toy craze to your favourite
traditional games you are sure to find the ideal gifts to put smiles on your
loved ones faces this year.
Visit the shop in Eld Lane Colchester or the online store at
www.funandgamesdirect.co.uk
This year the popular Great Garnetts
Farmers Market celebrates its fifth birthday.
They promise that September 10th will be a funpacked morning with lots of fun activities to do
and animals to see.
They have lots of new exciting foods on sale
in the food barn as well as the usual favorites.
The wonderful craft barn has a variety on offer
including glass blowing, handmade soaps and
candles, pottery, iron work and much more, great
for presents.
Leading up to Christmas, the markets on October
8th and November 12th will offer lots of great gift ideas for Christmas plus
the opportunity to order your Turkey, Gammon and Christmas cakes. So
come along for a free tea or coffee and treat yourself to a tasty breakfast
from the BBQ.
Great Garnetts, Bishop Green, nr Dunmow 01245 231331
www.greatgarnetts.co.uk
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SEPTEMBER
Until Sat 3
Animal Trails
Set off with a magnifying glass or
binoculars to discover animals hiding
in the museum. Drop in 10am-5pm.
50p. Ipswich Museum, Ipswich. 01473
433691 www.colchestermuseums.org.uk
Until Sun 4
Beatrix Potter Baskets
Borrow a story basket and picnic rug
and enjoy a classic tale. 10am-5pm. £1.
Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich. 01473
Until Sun 4
The Servant’s Lost Tools Trail
Trail to help find the servant’s missing
tools and the chance to win a prize.
10am-5pm. 50p. Hollytrees Museum,
Colchester. 01206 282940
www.colchestermuseums.org.uk
Until Sat 10
Japanese Cultural Exhibition
A three week cultural exhibition with a
wide range of events and activities. All
ages welcome. Slack Space, St James
House, Queen Street, Colchester.
theslackdiaries.tumblr.com Free Event
Thur 1
Children’s Theatre Workshops
A play and participation theatre
workshop. 10am-3pm. Kids go free. RHS
Hyde Hall, Rettendon, Chelmsford. 0845
612 1253 www.rhs.org.uk/hydehall
Fri 2
Coffee Morning
Pre-launch coffee morning to raise
funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. All
ages. 10am. Lakeside Shopping Centre,
Thurrock. 01245 345280 Free Event
Fri 2
Rainforests
Decorate a totem pole and discover
tropical food and animals. 10am-2pm.
6 -10 yrs. £6. Foxborough Farm,
Melton, Woodbridge 01394 380113
Sat 3
Saffron Walden Michaelmas Fayre
Family day of fun with evening
entertainment. All in aid of charity.
10am-4pm. Town Hall, Saffron Walden.
www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk
Free Event
Sat 3
Brightlingsea Smack & Barge Race
Annual race with the traditional smack
fishing boats and Thames barges
heading out of Brightlingsea. Races start
from 7.30am. 01255 431907
Sat 3
Children’s Duathlons
Annual triathlon organised by the
Clacton Triathlon Club. Children’s
Duathlons. Spectators welcome. 9am.
www.clactontriathlon.co.uk Free Event
Sun 3 & Sun 4
The Duxford Air Show
Marking the 75th anniversary of the
Spitfire’s inaugural flight. Imperial War
Museum, Duxford 01223 835000
www.iwm.org.uk/duxford
Sun 4
American Car Show
Classic American cars & custom cars,
stalls, miniature train rides, live music &
family entertainment. Museum & tearoom open. 10am – 5pm. £5/£4, U15s
free. Museum of Power, Hatfield Road,
Langford near Maldon 01621 843183
Sun 4
The Canterbury Tales
A contemporary version with music,
laughter and tears – Pantaloons style!
Bring a picnic and chairs. Starts at
2.30pm. £10/£6. Bridge End Gardens,
Saffron Walden. 01799 524002
www.thepantaloons.co.uk
Tue 6
Bat Walk
Guided walks looking and listening out
for bats. 8-9pm. Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve, Harlow. 01279 430005 BE
Free Event
Fri 9
Toy & Train Hobby Festival
Buy, sell and exchange your toy and
train collections. 11am-3.30pm. £1/
Free. Needham Market Community
Centre 01449 770651
Fri 9
Bat Walk
Talk and walk led by bat expert. Bring a
torch. 8+. 7.30-9.30pm. £3/£1. Lackford
Lakes Visitor Centre, Bury St Edmunds
01284 728706 BE
Fri 9 & Sat 10
White Water Cinema
Presented by Cambridge Film Festival,
enjoy Pirates of the Caribbean (12)
and Finding Nemo (U) in a spectacular
evening under the stars! 7.30pm.
£12/£6/£8/£25. Lee Valley White Water
Centre, Hertfordshire. 0845 677 0606
www.leevalleypark.org.uk BE
Sat 10
Naturally Art Workshop
Come and enjoy a morning of crafts!
Ages 5-10. 10am-12.30pm. £4.
Lackford Lakes Visitor Centre, Bury St
Edmunds 01284 728706 BE
Sat 10
5th Anniversary Farmers Market
Enjoy fabulous food and crafts for all
the family. 9.30am-12.30pm. Great
Garnetts, Bishops Green, Nr Dunmow.
01245 231 331 Free Event
Sat 10
Castle Free Day
Colchester Castle opens its doors free
of charge for one day! All ages welcome.
10am-4.30pm. Colchester Castle.
01206 282940
www.colchestermuseums.org
Sat 10
Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom
Meet your favourite characters Ben
& Holly appearing at various intervals
throughout the day from 11am-4pm.
Free face painting. Festival Leisure Park,
Festival Way, Basildon
www.festivalleisure.co.uk
Sat 10
Acorn Group
Help carry out conservation work and
discover more about what wildlife lives
in the woods. Ages 12-16. 9am12noon. Parndon Wood Nature Reserve,
Harlow. 01279 430005 Free Event
Sat 10 & Sun 11
Lawnmower Racing
Watch lawnmowers race around the
track at top speed. BBQ, bouncy castles,
side stalls and donkey rides. 10am-5pm.
£2. Donations to Essex Air Ambulance.
Blake House Craft Centre, Blake End, Nr
Braintree 01376 344123
www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk
Sat 10th & Sun 11
Heritage Weekend
See the magnificent steam pumping
engine and visit the Edwardian beltdriven workshop. Miniature steam train
rides, fare £1. 10am – 5pm. Museum
of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford near
Maldon. 01621 843183
Sat 10 & Sun 11
WoodFest
Live music, song, workshops and crafts.
10am-5pm. £15 per workshop. Camping
available. Hatfield Forest, Bishop’s
Stortford. 01279 870678 BE
Sun 11
Straw Craft
Get creative with straw, real hay and art
straws. Adults welcome too. 11am-3pm.
£1. Stable Visitor Centre, Hylands Park,
Chelmsford. 01245 605523
Sun 11
Steam Train Gala
Bring the whole family to ride the
miniature steam trains. 11am-4.45pm.
£3.50/£2.50. Audley End Miniature
Railway, Saffron Walden. 01799 542134
Tue 13
Tuesday Toddle
Follow a gentle stroll around the garden
areas and make something to take
home. 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm. £5/£3.
Stable Visitor Centre, Hylands Park,
Chelmsford. 01245 605523 BE
Wed 14
Creepy Crawlies Club
A fun session for under 5’s exploring
the nature reserve, finishing with a
wildlife themed story. 10.30am-12noon.
£3/£5. Abberton Reservoir.
01206 738172 BE
Thurs 15
Bookcrossing
Meet up and share books. Good food,
friendly pub and people. Everyone
welcome. From 7pm. Fox Pub, Layer de
la Haye, Colchester, Essex. Call Karen on
01206 729238 www.bookcrossing.com
Thurs 15
Souterrain
Singing for everyone, come and join
in! 7-9.15pm. Slack Space, St James
Sat 17
Bat Evening
Take a walk through High Woods
Country Park with a bat expert and bat
detectors. 6.45- 9pm. Children must be
accompanied. £3/free. Meet at Visitor
Centre. 01206 282920 BE
Sat 17
Chelmsford Film Festival
We love Manga! 7+. £4. 10.30am–
12.30pm. Just imagine Story Centre, 64
– 68 New London Road 01245 267748
www.justimaginestorycentre.co.uk BE
Sat 17
Puppet Festival
Giant walkabout acts as well as static
puppet shows delight the crowds in
Witham Town Centre. Performances
in the Grove Shopping Centre, the
Newland Shopping Centre and Newland
Street. 10.30am-4pm. 01376 502674
www.withaminternationalpuppetfestival.co.uk
Free Event
Sat 17
Nature Club
Learn how to make a bird feeder mobile
from materials found in the park. From
10am. £3. Danbury Country Park,
Woodhill Road, Danbury. 01245 437769.
Sat 17 & Sun 18
Autumn Fair
Whole property open 1.30-5pm. Normal
admission. Melford Hall, Long Melford,
Sudbury, Suffolk. 01787 379228
Sat 17 & Sun 18
Chilli Pepper Festival
Explore food stalls, growing advice and
tasting at the World Food Weekend.
10am-4pm. General garden admission.
RHS Hyde Hall, Rettendon, Chelmsford.
0845 612 1253 www.rhs.org.uk/hydehall
Sat 17 & Sun 18
Open House London Weekend
30 minute guided tours of parts of the
Bank not generally accessible to the
public. 9.30am-5pm. Bank of England
Museum 020 76015545. Free Event
Sat 17 & Sun 18
Wivenhoe Church Ale
Procession, music and dancing, games,
face painting, have-a-go at crafts,
riddles, best costume competition and
lots more. www.church-ale.org
Sun 18
Showbus
Hundreds of single and double-decker
buses gather every year at Duxford for
this unusual and fun event. Imperial War
www.iwm.org.uk/duxford
Sun 18
Autumn Art
Discover how to use natural art
materials at this colourful time of year.
11-3pm. Parndon Wood Nature Reserve,
Sun 18
Pony Club Show
Fun-packed pony day of showing,
jumping and mounted games. 10am5pm. Lee Valley Riding Centre, Lea
Bridge Road, London. 020 8556 2629
www.leevalleypark.org.uk Free Event
Sun 18
Children’s Treasure Hunt Walk
1 mile Treasure Hunt walk in aid of
the British Heart Foundation. Also
sponsored 3/10mile walks. From
10am. £1. High Woods Country Park,
Sun 18
Front Garden Table Top Sale
Stroll around Rowhedge, shopping as
you go. 10am-3pm. Charmaine Scott on
01206 728517
Sat 24
Fungi Forage
Join a fungi expert for a forage around
the Wivenhoe woods. 10am-12noon.
Children must be accompanied. £3/
free. Meet at Rosabelle Avenue car park.
01206 851948 BE
Sat 24
Charity Concert
‘Don’t stop Believing’ concert in aid of
the Breast Cancer Campaign. From 7pm.
£5/£3. Thurstable School Hall Tiptree,
Essex. Call Karen on 01376 570678
Diary Dates
Sun 25
Danbury Dash
5km fun run and 10km trail run,
obstacle course, climbing wall and family
activites. Autism Anglia, North Station
Road, Colchester. 01206 577678
www.autism-anglia.org.uk
Sun 25
Lee Valley Minithon
Athletics competition with the chance
to take part in three different disciplines.
Ages 3-7. 1-5pm. £8. Lee Valley
Athletics Centre, Edmonton. 020 8344
7230 www.leevalleypark.org.uk BE
Sun 25
Family Bike Ride
A guided bike ride around Epping Forest.
10.45am-3pm. Queen Elizabeth’s
Hunting Lodge Car Park, Rangers Road,
London E4. 020 8508 0028 Free Event
Sun 25
4th Annual Conker Championships
All conkers and string are provided
for this annual competition. 1-3pm.
Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, Harlow.
01279 430005 Free Event
Sun 25
Firstsite Grand Opening
Meet, eat, discover, learn and relax
with Firstsite in an exciting day of
celebration for the whole family at the
Grand Opening! 10am-4pm. Firstsite,
Colchester Call 01206 577067 for more
information. www.firstsite.uk.net
Thur 29
Charity Firewalk Challenge
Raise money for a local charity of your
choice! To get involved 01206 765544
Thurs 29
Recorder Orchestra
Recorder orchestra for young people.
6.30-8pm. Slack Space, St James
OCTOBER
Sat 1
Naval Exploits of the Hyde Parkers
Find out more about the Naval service
of the Hyde Parker family. Includes tea
and cake. 2.30pm. £5. Melford Hall, Long
Melford, Sudbury. 01787 379228 BE
Sat 1
Enjoy a morning of crafts! Ages 5-10.
10am-12.30pm. £4. Lackford Lakes,
Bury St Edmunds 01284 728706 BE
Sat 1
Nearly New Sale
Buy and sell your nearly new kids and
maternity items. £12 to sell. £1 entry.
11am-2pm. Bradwell-on-Sea Village
Hall. St Cedds PTA, Sam Richardson
01621 776709/ 0789 4164006
Sat 1 – Sun 9
Roman River Festival
An annual music festival along the
idyllic Roman River Valley in coastal
Essex. www.romanrivermusic.org.uk
Sun 2
Steam Day
With giant pumping engine and
miniature steam train rides, £1. Museum
& tearoom open 10am – 4pm. £6/£5/
free. Museum of Power, Hatfield Road
Langford near Maldon. 01621 843183
Sun 2
Lighthouse Walk
Enjoy a 4 mile walk along the
beautiful coastline. Everyone welcome.
10am-12noon. Harwich & Dovercourt
Promenade, Essex. 01206 791740.
lighthousewalk@sthelenahospice.org.uk
Diary Dates
Tue 4
Dusk Walk
Guided walk to discover the creatures
that come out at dusk. 5-6pm. Parndon
Wood Nature Reserve, Harlow.
01279 430005 BE Free Event
From 8th Oct to 4th March 2012
Behind The Mask
Exhibition inspired by an African mask
collection. Tuesdays to Sundays 10am5pm. Ipswich Art School, Ipswich. 01473
Free Event
Sat 8
Free Children’s Art Workshops
Enjoy lots of activities including rag
rugs, felting and masks. 10am-4pm.
Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Maldon Town Hall. Heidi
07964 982677 Free Event
Sat 8
Farmers Market
01245 231 331 Free Event
Sat 8
Acorn Group
Sat 8
Nearly New
Grab a bargain with over 20 stalls
selling quality baby and children clothes,
toys and equipment etc. 10.30pm1.30pm. 50p. Layer de la Haye Village
Hall, Colchester. Caroline 01206 734432
Sun 9
Fungi Festival
Discover different types of flourishing
fungi with fun activities. Guided walk
11am-2pm. Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve, Harlow. 01279 430005 BE
Free Event
Sun 9
Lee Valley Minithon
Athletics Centre, Edmonton. 020 8344
7230 www.leevalleypark.org.uk BE
Sat 8 & Sun 9
The Essex Food Show
A huge range of quality catering, live
music and great beer and wine. Children
must be accompanied. 10.30am5pm/10am-5pm. £4/Under 16 Free.
Cressing Temple Farms, between
Braintree and Witham 01621 773403
www.theessexfoodshow.co.uk
Wed 12
wildlife themed story. 10.30am-12noon.
£3/£5. Children must be accompanied.
Abberton Reservoir. 01206 738172 BE
Sat 15
High Woods Apple Day
Try apple rushing, printing and cakes
made from apple varieties in Essex. All
Ages. 12-3pm. High Woods Country
Park, Colchester. 01206 855287 www.
colchester.gov.uk/biggarden Free Event
Sat 15
Annual Race Night
Great family night out. Bring your own
food and drink. From 7pm, first race at
7.30pm. Thurstable School Hall Tiptree,
Essex. 01621 816526. Free Event
Sat 15 & Sun 16
HMS Melford
Step aboard for a day of naval fun
for all the family. 1.30-4.30pm. £2.50
per child. Melford Hall, Long Melford,
Sudbury, Suffolk, 01787 379228
Sat 15 – Mon 31
Scarefest
Spooky family rides and activities this
Halloween! 10am-9pm. Family tickets
start from £23 per person. Alton
Towers, Stoke on Trent 0871 222 3330
www.altontowers.com
Sun 16
Autumn Air Show
Paying homage to The Korean War.
Imperial War Museum, Duxford 01223
835000 www.iwm.org.uk/duxford
Sun 16
Apple Day
Family games, crafts, seasonal produce
and stalls. 10am-4pm. £3/£2. Suffolk
Wildlife Trust, Redgrave & Lopham Fen,
Diss. 01379 688333
Sun 16
Essex Baby & Toddler Show
Come along for the exciting launch
to enjoy face painting, demo classes,
workshops, entertainment and a varied
selection of exhibitors. 10-am-4pm.
Advance tickets £3.50/£5 on the door.
Five Lakes, Maldon. 01604 409710
www.essexbabyshow.co.uk
Sun 16
Welly Walk (RNLI)
Family-friendly walk and quiz around
Harwich and Dovercourt coastline.
10.30am-3pm. £5. Harwich Lifeboat
Station, The Quay, Harwich RNLI 01473
822837 www.rnli.org.uk/wellywalk
Tue 18
Tuesday Toddle
home. 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm. £5/£3.
Thurs 20
Bookcrossing
Meet up and share books. Everyone
Sat 22
Warriors, tribes and treasures
Iron Age activities, including storytelling,
displays and re-enactment. 10am4.30pm. Colchester Castle. 01206
Free Event
Sat 22
Halloween Super Sleuthing
Receive clues on a 1 hour trail to find
and destroy the Ultimate Evil Force and
save the world! 7.30pm. £3/£2. Visitor
Centre, High Woods Country Park,
Colchester. 01206 282920 BE
Sat 22 & Sun 23
Animation Stations
Make models, animate scenes and
create film to Iron Age stories. 11am1pm (ages 5-7) 1.45-4.15 (ages 8-12).
£10. Colchester Castle. 01206 282940
Sat 22 & Sun 23
Taste of Autumn weekend
Locally produced fruit and vegetables
and traditional country crafts. 10am4pm. General garden admission. RHS
Hyde Hall, Rettendon, Chelmsford. 0845
Sat 22 & Sun 23
Apple Day
Apple tasting, competitions, recipes,
juice pressing demonstrations, farmers’
market and guided farm tours. Park
Fruit farm, Pork Lane, Great Holland
01255 674621 www.parkfruitfarm.co.uk
Sat 22 - Sun 30
Spooky Goings On at the Farm
Visit the farm for an extra special week
of spooky activities. Suitable for all the
family. 10am-5pm. General admission
applies. Lee Valley Park Farms, Waltham
Abbey. 01992 892781.
Sun 23
Apple Day
Join the national celebration of apples
by taking part in some fun activities.
1-3pm. Parndon Wood Nature Reserve,
Harlow. 01279 430005. Free Event
Mon 24
Spooky Big Draw
Paint and frame a scary picture to
make it really spooky! Children must
be accompanied. 11am-3pm. £2.
Chelmsford. 01245 605523
Mon 24
Woodland Adventure
Minibeast hunts, shelter building and
woodland artwork for all the family.
1-3pm. £1.50/£3.50. Arger Fen near
Assington, Suffolk. 01284 728706 BE
Mon 24
Introduction to Forest Survival
Learn the basics of shelter building, fire
lighting and foraging. Children must be
accompanied. From £18. Hatfield Forest,
Bishop’s Stortford 01279 870678 BE
Mon 24 – Fri 28
Forest Funtasia Half Term
Build dens, hunt bugs, pond dip,
scavenger hunt and do arts & crafts.
Tue & Wed 1-4pm, Thurs & Fri 9.30am12.30pm. Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve, Harlow. 01279 430005
Mon 24 – Fri 28
The Big Draw – Designs on your Money
Learn about bank note security features
then design your own secure banknote.
10 am – 4.30 pm. Bank of England
Museum 020 76015545 Free Event
Mon 24 – Fri 28
Star Track
Learn the skills needed for different
athletics. Ages 8-12. 1-4pm. Lee Valley
Athletics Centre, Edmonton, London N9
0AR. 020 8344 7230
Mon 24 – Fri 28
Children’s Autumn Storytelling
Seasonal tales at the visitor centre.
10am-3pm. RHS Hyde Hall, Rettendon,
Chelmsford. 0845 612 1253
www.rhs.org.uk/hydehall
Mon 24 – Fri 28
Buried Treasure
Find out about buried hoards through
acted out scenarios. Various times.
Colchester Castle. 01206 282940
Diary Dates
Tue 25
Animal Invasion – Animal Senses
Sight, sound, touch, taste and smell;
discover how some animals make the
most of theirs. Suitable for all the
family. £1.50. Ipswich Museum 01473
Tue 25
Night Explorers
Explore the nature reserve by torchlight!
Bring a packed supper. Ages 4-7.
5-7pm. £4. Lackford Lakes, Bury St
Edmunds 01284 728706 BE
Tue 25
Dark Damp Discovery Day
Search the woodland for creepy
crawlies, then be transformed into a
giant bug. 4+. 10.30am-12.30pm. £3.
High Woods Visitor Centre, Colchester.
01206 282920 BE
Tue 25
Fungi Forage
Join fungi expert Ian Rose to discover
fascinating mushrooms and toadstools.
All ages. 10am-12noon. Adult £3/Child
free. Lexden car park, Church Lane,
Tue 25
Half Term Magic
Prepare to be entertained, amazed
and delighted with a fantastic show
by Magic Works. 11am, 1pm, 3pm. £5/
Under 3’s free. Hylands House, Hylands
Park, Chelmsford. 01245 605555 BE
Tue 25
Autumnal Adventures
A family day of bug hunting, den
building, following trails, basic basket
weaving and marshmallow toasting.
10.30am-2pm. £5. Bring a packed lunch.
Tue 25 & Wed 26
Never Ending Mural
Find out about the exciting project
transforming areas of Ipswich into
colourful works of art. 10am-12noon
& 2-4pm. Ipswich Art School. 01473
Free Event
Tue 25 – Thur 27
Children’s Welly Walk
A fun walk followed by art and craft
activities. 11am-3pm. RHS Hyde Hall,
Rettendon, Chelmsford. 0845 612 1253
www.rhs.org.uk/hydehall
Tue 25 – Fri 28
Victorian School Room
Become a Victorian school child in a
lesson you won’t forget! 6+. Various
times. £2. Christchurch Mansion,
Ipswich. 01473 433691
Tue 25 – Fri 28
Pinhole Photography
Make your own early version of a
camera. Various times. £2. Hollytrees
Museum, Colchester. 01206 282940
Tue 25, Thur 27, Sat 29 & Mon 31
Shriek Week
Dress up in your scariest costumes and
join in with the fun this Halloween. Open
until 9pm. Colchester Zoo
www.colchester-zoo.co.uk
Wed 26
Animal Invasion – Lifecycles
Learn about the different stages of an
animal’s development. Suitable for all
the family. Various times. £1.50. Ipswich
Museum, Ipswich. 01473 433691
Diary Dates
Wed 26
Petunia’s Pick
A special day on the farm packed with
appletastic activities. All ages. 10am5pm. Lee Valley Park Farms, Waltham
Abbey. 01992 892781
Wed 26
Scrapbook Safari
Exploration into the park and enjoy a
craft and scrapbook session. Ages 5-10.
10am-12noon. £6/£3. Stable Visitor
Centre, Hylands Park, Chelmsford.
01245 605523 BE
Wed 26
Make Your Own ‘Wanted’ Poster
Using an original 1970s photo-fit kit.
11am - 4pm. £1 per child taking part.
Essex Police Museum, HQ, Chelmsford
01245 457150
Wed 26
Strike a Pose
Be photographed in Victorian costume.
11am-1pm & 2-4pm. £4.50 per photo.
Hollytrees Museum, Colchester. 01206
Wed 26
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Come along with your teddy bear and
picnic for storytelling and a bear hunt.
1pm. Parndon Wood Nature Reserve,
Harlow. 01279 430005 BE. Free Event
Wed 26
Advanced Forest Survival Skills: Fire
Learn the difficult art of fire lighting.
Accompanied children, aged 8+.
10.30am-3.30pm. £18/£26/£34.
Hatfield Forest, Bishop’s Stortford
01279 870678 BE
Wed 26
Bloodcurdling Bush Craft
Spooky bush craft and Halloween
adventures including den building. Finish
the day by toasting marshmallows.
10.30am-3pm. £10. Age 8-12.
Thur 27
Seed Gathering
Collect seeds, then decorate a pot
and plant the seeds to take home. 4+.
10-30am-12.30pm. £3. Visitor Centre,
High Woods Country Park, Colchester.
01206 282920 BE
Thur 27
Deer Rut Walks
Learn tracking and stalking skills.
4-6pm. £7/£5/£20. Shell House Car
Park, Hatfield Forest, Bishop’s Stortford.
01279 870678 BE
Thur 27
Night Walk
Go on a night walk and hunt for night
time creatures. Bring a packed supper.
Ages 8-12. 5.30-8.30pm. £6. Lackford
Lakes Visitor Centre, Bury St Edmunds
01284 728706 BE
Thur 27
Pond Dipping Challenge
Take the pond dipping challenge.
Prizes for the most creatures found.
10am – 12noon. £5. Children must
be accompanied. Abberton Reservoir.
01206 738172 BE
Thur 27
Children’s Halloween Crafts
Make Halloween decorations. Ages
8-11. 10am-12noon & 2-4pm.
£10. Hylands House, Hylands Park,
Thur 27
Mighty Minibeast Challenge
Take the mighty minibeast challenge.
Prizes for the most creatures
found. 1-3pm. £5. Children must be
accompanied. Abberton Reservoir.
01206 738172 BE
Thur 27
Animal Invasion – Snakes
Touch, handle and learn about an
amazing array of snakes. Suitable for all
the family. Various times. £1.50. Ipswich
Thur 27 & Fri 28
Tribal Markings
Design tribal markings that express your
interests and personality. Suitable for all
ages. 10am-1pm & 2-4pm. Ipswich Art
School, Ipswich. 01473 433691 www.
colchestermuseums.org.uk Free Event.
Fri 28
Batty Halloween
Play games and make Halloween crafts.
Ages 4-11. 4-6.30pm. £6.80. Hatfield
Forest, Bishop’s Stortford.
01279 870678 BE
Fri 28
Fen Woodland Adventure
Minibeast hunts, shelter building and
woodland art. 1-3pm. £3.50/£1.50.
Edmunds 01284 728706 BE
Fri 28
Children’s Bird Box Decorating
Have fun decorating a nest box. 11am3pm. General garden admission + £2.
Fri 28
Animal Invasion – Mini Monsters
Find out about fascinating creepy
crawlies and bugs! Suitable for all the
family. Various times. £1.50. Ipswich
Fri 28
Tudor Illness & Medicine
Learn about Tudor ailments and enjoy
a themed activity. 12noon-3pm. Queen
Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge Car Park,
Rangers Road, London E4. 020 8508
0028 Free Event
Fri 28
Frightening Friday
Take part in a scary scavenger hunt
and make some creepy craft with your
findings. 2-3pm. £5 per child. All ages
welcome but must be accompanied.
Fri 28 – Sun 30
Halloween Train Ride
Ride the ghost train at dusk through
the woods. Various times. £3.50/£2.50.
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron
Walden. 01799 542134 BE
Sat 29
Children’s Pumpkin Carving
Go in fancy dress and carve a pumpkin
whilst listening to spooky stories!
11am-3pm. General garden admission.
Sat 29
Junior Rangers Club – Spooky!
A spooky trail and pumpkin carving.
Ages 7-12. 10am-12noon. £3.
Promenade Park, Maldon. Call Louise on
07931 594785 BE
Sat 29
Autumn Walk
Discover the wonders of Autumn in the
park with a ranger for a 1½ hour walk.
2-3.30pm. Adult £3/Child free. Visitor
Centre, High Woods Country Park,
Colchester. 01206 282920 BE
Sun 30
Halloween Fun Trail
Collect a map from the Visitor Centre
and try to solve the Halloween puzzle.
4+. 50p or free if you come in costume!
11am-3pm. High Woods Visitor Centre,
Sun 30
Halloween Spooky Trail
Spooky activities during opening hours
in the day and a scary guided walk
through the woods in the evening.
1 hour trails 7pm & 8pm. Donations for
tickets. Parndon Wood Nature Reserve,
Harlow. 01279 430005 BE
NOVEMBER
Sat 5
A morning of crafts! Ages 5-10. 10am12.30pm. £4. Lackford Lakes, Bury St
Edmunds 01284 728706 BE
Sun 6
Fungi Forage
Discover fascinating mushrooms and
toadstools. All ages. Children must be
accompanied. 10am-12noon. Adult £3/
Child free. Visitor Centre, High Woods
Country Park. 01206 282920
Mon 7, 14, 21 & 28
Family Art Session
Drop-in, themed art sessions for
families with children under 4 yrs.
10-11.30am. £1.50. Learning Space B,
Firstsite, Colchester. 01206 577067
Tue 8
Night Walk
Guided walk to discover creatures
that come out at night. 4.45-5.45pm.
Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, Harlow.
01279 430005 BE Free Event
Tues 8, 15, 22 & 29
Family Art Session
Drop-in, themed art sessions for
families with children under 4 yrs.
1-2pm. £1.50. Learning Space B,
Wed 9
wildlife themed story. 10.30-12noon.
£3/£5. Children must be accompanied.
Sat 12
Acorn Group
Sat 12
5th Anniversary Farmers Market
01245 231 331 Free Event
Sat 12
Scrapbook Safari
Enjoy a craft and scrapbook session.
Ages 5-10. 10am-12noon. £6/£3.
Sat 12
Animal Vision
Learn how the world looks from the
eyes of certain animals. All ages. From
10.30am, The Natural History Museum,
closest tube station Kensington 020
7942 5000 www.nhm.ac.uk/education
Free Event
Sat 12
Lord Mayor’s Show
Professional makeup artists will turn
young visitors into the well known
characters from ‘The Wind in the
Willows’ by Kenneth Grahame, a former
secretary of the Bank of England.
11am-5pm. Bank of England Museum
020 76015545 Free Event
Sat 12 & Sun 13
Meccano Madness
Build rockets, drive cars and
programme robots in a weekend of
mechanical wonderment. 10am-5pm.
£13/£11. The National Space Centre,
Exploration Drive, Leicester.
0116 261 0261 www.spacecentre.co.uk
Sun 13
Remembrance Sunday
Admission to the Museum is free for
all on this special day. Imperial War
www.iwm.org.uk/duxford Free Event
Sun 13
Tracks and Signs
Discover tracks and signs of wild
animals in the woods. 1-3pm. Parndon
Wood Nature Reserve, Harlow.
01279 430005 Free Event
Tue 15
Tuesday Toddle
home. 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm. £5/£3.
Wed 16
Guided Walk
Enjoy the reserve at dusk. 3-5pm. £3.
Edmunds 01284 728706 BE
Thurs 17
Bookcrossing
Meet up and share books. Everyone
Diary Dates
Fri 18
Lee Valley Minithon
Athletics Centre, Edmonton, London N9
0AR. 020 8344 7230
Sat 19
Junior Rangers – Seeds & Berries
Have fun with seeds and berries in the
Autumnal woods. Ages 7-12. 10am12noon. Hazeleigh Wood, Maldon. Call
Louise 07931 594785 BE Free Event
Sat 19 & Sat 26
Family Movie Club
Art activity in the morning and superb
family film in the afternoon. Ages 5+.
12noon-1pm then 2-4pm. £8/£6.
Learning Space B and Auditorium,
Sat 19 & Sun 20
Sweet Saturdays
Family games - interact and learn
together. Ages 4+. 1-5pm. Learning
Space B, Firstsite, Colchester. 01206
577067 www.firstsite.uk.net Free Event
Fri 25, Sat 26 & Sun 27
Christmas Fayre
Visit Angel Hill and the historic market
town for live entertainment and a
huge variety of food. Bury St Edmunds
01284 757034 or email marianne.
hulland@stedsbc.gov.uk
Sat 26
Stories for Advent
Listen to stories and make your own
advent calendar. 6+. 10.30am-12.30pm.
£4. Just Imagine Story Centre, 64 – 68
New London Road, Chelmsford.
01245 267748
www.justimaginestorycentre.co.uk BE
Sat 26
Frock Swap
Bring your nearly new and vintage
clothes and give yourself a new
wardrobe! 12noon. Blake House Craft
Centre, Blake End, Nr Braintree 01376
344123 www.frockswaps.com
Sat 26 & Sun 27
Sweet Saturdays
Family games - interact and learn
together. Ages 4+. 1-5pm. Learning
Space B, Firstsite, Colchester. 01206
577067 www.firstsite.uk.net Free Event
Sun 27
Feed the Birds
Annual winter feed as we make bird
cakes and find out how birds survive in
the cold! 1-3pm. Parndon Wood Nature
Reserve, Harlow. 01279 430005
Free Event
Sun 27
Christmas Extravaganza
Meet the animals and enjoy the
Christmas stalls and raffle in a fun day
out for all the family! 1-4pm. £2/£1.
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood.
01277 201110
Sun 27
Christmas Lights Switch On
With street entertainment, real reindeer,
singing stars competition and a firework
finale. Chelmsford High Street. For
further details call 01245 606811 or
visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk
Mon 28
Late Night Christmas Shopping
Enjoy late night shopping and a
fireworks display. From 6pm with
fireworks from 9.30pm. Blake House
Craft Centre, Blake End, Nr Braintree
01376 344123
www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk
Firework Displays
Fri 4th November
The Big Night Out
With a bonfire, funfair and fireworks display. Gates
open 6pm, firework display at 8pm. Advance tickets
£5/£3. Melford Hall Park, Long Melford, Suffolk.
07980 526067 www.project-seven.co.uk
Fri 4th November
The Compasses Annual Fireworks Party
Bonfire, firework display, sparklers, glow sticks and
hot food. Firework display 7.30pm. Free entry.
The Compasses at Pattiswick, Compasses Road,
Pattiswick. 01376 561322
Fri 4th November
Firework Extravaganza!
Bar, BBQ, popcorn, candyfloss, glow toys, merry
go round. Gates open 5.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm.
Advance family ticket £12. Felsted Primary School,
Felsted. 01371 820215
Fri 4th November
Thurstable School Annual Firework Display
Refreshments, BBQ, glow lights and a firework
display. Advanced tickets £2/£6/£15 available from
Thurstable School Shop and Don Tyler Opticians.
Gates open 6pm, fireworks 7pm. Thurstable School
Playing Field. 01621 816526
Sat 5th November
St Peter’s School Firework Display
With a BBQ and hot drinks, no sparklers or
unaccompanied children under 16. Gates open 6pm,
fireworks 6.45pm. Advance tickets available from
Spar shop £3/£5/£12. St Peter’s School, Myneer
Park, Coggeshall. 01376 562768
Sat 5th November
Chelmondiston Firework Display
Chelmondiston and Pin Mill Community Council
Fireworks. BBQ, entertainment and novelties for
children. Gates open 5.30pm, bonfire 6pm, fireworks
6.30pm. Chelmondiston Playing Field, nr Ipswich.
01473 780262.
Sat 5th November
Witham Round Table Charity Firework Display
Annual firework display with fireworks and a bonfire.
Gates open 6pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Advance tickets
available from Witham Visitor Information Centre.
Recreation Ground, Maldon Road, Witham.
01376 502674
Sat 5th November
King Coel’s Kittens Firework Display
Gates open 6pm with a parade of the Guy 7pm,
fireworks 7.30pm. £4/£7. Upper Castle Park,
Colchester. 01206 561528.
Sat 5th November
Braintree Rugby Club Firework Display
With a fairground, outside bar, BBQ and firework
display. Gates open 6pm, bonfire 7.45pm, fireworks
8pm. Entry fee TBC. Braintree Rugby Club, Beckers
Green Road. 01376 323296
Sat 5th November
Peldon Fireworks
Fireworks display, gates open 6.00pm. Free entry.
Peldon Playing Fields. For more information, contact
Charles Dymond 01206 735053
Sat 5th November
St Andrews School Firework Display
Bonfire night with spectacular fireworks and
scrumptious food. Gates open 6pm. Advance tickets
£2/£4. St Andrews School, Weeley. 01255 830234
Sat 5th November
Fireworks on the Common
Organised by Saffron Walden Round Table with a
funfair and fireworks. 6pm. Free entry, donations
welcome. The Common, Saffron Walden Town Centre.
01799 524002
Sat 5th November
Clacton Pier Fireworks
Pier open with rides, boardwalk and arcade. Fireworks
after sunset. Free display. Clacton Pier, Clacton.
www.clactonpier.org.uk
Sat 5th November
East Anglia’s Premier Musical Firework Display
40th annual display with over £30,000 of stunning
fireworks set to music and a stage for live music
and dancers. Gates open at 6pm, fireworks at 8pm.
Christchurch Park, Ipswich. www.ipswichfireworks.com
Sun 6th November
Harlow Council Fireworks Night
With a funfair, food and drink stalls, music from Heart
101.7 FM and a fireworks display. Gates open 6pm,
bonfire 6.45pm, fireworks 7pm. Free entry. Harlow
Town Park (Showground). 01279 446455
Legal Feature
The future of home to school travel assistance
The words ‘budget cuts’ will be familiar to most of us at the moment. In the news over recent months it has been reported that various
government bodies including Local Authorities will be facing budget cuts to them and the services they provide. Here, Samantha Hale from
Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP, talks about the future of home to school travel assistance in light of recent budget cuts.
One area facing budget cuts is the home to school transport budget for most Local Authorities including Essex County Council. In January 2011 Essex County
Council sent a letter to parents providing further guidance on the future of the provision of home to school transport they provide. In addition to this on 11
February 2011 Essex County Council began a formal consultation on the provision on home to school transport for faith schools.
The result of budget cuts could lead to some pupils who have previously received home to school travel assistance being refused this in the future. These pupils
are likely to be ones who the Local Authority has no legal duty to provide home to school travel assistance to. It is likely that these pupils will have previously
received it by the Local Authority exercising a discretionary power they have.
Fisher Jones Greenwood recommend that all parents who are refused a provision of home to school travel assistance or if this provision is altered to check
whether or not they are legally entitled to this. If a pupil is legally entitled to transport, even in the face of budget cuts, the Local Authority must provide the
travel assistance and they would be acting unlawfully if the fail to.
So how do you know if your child is legally entitled to a provision of home to school travel assistance? This is a complex area of law and for this reason a number
of scenarios are included below as well as a summary of whether or not a parent might be legally entitled to a provision of home to school travel assistance.
A child attends a maintained school or an academy school but lives too far from the school to walk - what are their rights?
A child will be entitled to travel assistance in this instance in certain circumstances if:
• the child is under 8 years and has to walk more than 2 miles to school
• the child is 8 years or over and has to walk more than 3 miles to school
A child attends a maintained school or an academy school and cannot walk to
school due to the route - what are their rights?
A child will be entitled to travel assistance in this instance in certain
circumstances if they are unable to walk due to the nature of the route for
example:
• The route is dangerous
• Medical reasons
A child has a SEN/disability - are they entitled to travel assistance?
Samantha Hale is a solicitor at Fisher Jones
Greenwood who specialises in Education law.
For further information about any of the issues
raised here or any other education related
queries, please contact Samantha on
01206 835230 or email education@fjg.co.uk.
If a child attends a maintained school or an academy school and cannot be
reasonably expected to walk to school due to a SEN/disability or mobility
problems they will be entitled to travel assistance in certain circumstances.
If a child has a statement of SEN they should be entitled to travel assistance to
the school named regardless of whether this is a maintained school, academy
school or an independent school. However if the school is named at ‘parental
preference’ a child will not usually be entitled to travel assistance and you
should seek legal advice.
A child attends their parents preferred maintained school or an academy school
but there is a place available in a maintained school or an academy school
closer to the family home - what are their rights?
The local authority does not have to arrange transport if there is another
maintained school or an academy school with an available place nearer to the
family home.
Are any other children entitled to home to school travel assistance?
A child can also be entitled to home to school travel assistance if they are from
a low income family in certain circumstances.
The local authority can also provide home to school travel assistance to
children at their discretion who otherwise would not be legally entitled to
travel assistance. However this is the area of home to school travel assistance
that we suspect will be at the brunt of the cuts to the home to school travel
assistance budget.
How do parents apply for home to school travel assistance for a child?
Applications need to be made directly to the local authority. These can be
completed online, downloaded online and submitted by post, or parents can
contact the Local Authority by telephone for an application form to be sent to
them.
Is there anything that can be done if a home to school travel assistance
application is refused?
If an application is refused parents can appeal against this and we recommend
parents seek assistance with this.
Is there anything further can be done if an appeal is refused?
If an appeal is refused there might, depending on the circumstances of a
case, be further action that can be taken. Therefore if an appeal is refused
we recommend parents seek assistance from a solicitor and that this is done
promptly.
Festive Entertainment
CHELMSFORD
Win!
2nd Dec- 2nd Jan
Sleeping Beauty
The most enchanting panto of them
all! With all the usual mayhem, magic
and majesty. Times and prices vary.
Civic Theatre, 01245 606505
Win a family ticket for 20th
December. See www.kidaround.biz
14th - 18th Dec
Cinderella on Ice
Be amazed by the magical story
of Cinderella on ice. Suitable for
all ages. Various times and prices.
Riverside Ice and Leisure, Chelsmford
01245 615089
BASILDON
GRAYS
30th Nov – 1st Jan
Dick Whittington
Stunning costumes, magnificent
scenery, amazing dance routines and
a few special surprises when you
follow Dick and his friends as they
set out on their journey to London.
Various times and prices. Towngate
Theatre 01268 465465
7th Dec to 7th Jan
Aladdin
A classic story with new scenery,
new costumes, an all-star cast and
plenty of audience participation.
There will be some fantastic singing
and dancing and a large dose of
comedy, sparkle, magic and spectacle
thrown in for good measure! Various
times and prices. Thameside Theatre,
Grays 0845 300 5264
BILLERICAY
3rd Dec
Jack at the Beanstalk
You’ll love this panto classic full of
brilliant costumes, characters and
festive frolics. Suitable for all ages.
11am/2.30pm. £8/£10. The Fold
01277 659286
BISHOPS STORTFORD
9th Dec- 2nd Jan
Robin Hood and the Babes
in the Wood
Enjoy this spectacular panto with
amazing costumes, characters
and sets. Various times.
£8/£11.95/£14.95/£46. Rhodes Arts
Complex 01279 651746
BURY ST EDMUNDS
25th Nov – 15th Jan
Dick Whittington
A fantastic, feline and fun-fuelled
frolic for all the family. Various times
and prices. Theatre Royal
01284 769505
CLACTON
3rd Dec
Great Britain The Pantomime
A flag waving mad musical singa-long of a show. 2.30pm/7.30pm.
£3/£5. West Cliff Theatre
01255 474000
16th Dec – 1st Jan
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White is an enchanting fairytale
and the perfect festive treat for the
whole family. Suitable for all ages.
Various times. £11/£12.50/£42.
Princes Theatre 01255 686633
COLCHESTER
2nd Dec – 7th Jan
Beauty and the Beast
Can the beast be tamed, Belle’s heart
be claimed and the evil sorceress
Botoxia be restrained? All will be
revealed in this magical adventure.
Various times and prices. Mercury
Theatre 01206 573948
21st Dec
Hansel and Gretel
Join performers from Krazy Kat
Theatre as they present this
fast moving comedy retelling of
the classic fairytale. Age 3-7.
11am/1.30pm. £4.95. Colchester
Arts Centre 01206 500900
HARLOW
2nd Dec to 2nd Jan
Peter Pan
With amazing sets, costumes, live
music, routines, laughter and flying,
this production will thrill the child in
all of us. Suitable for all ages. Various
times and prices. Harlow Playhouse
01279 431945
HORNCHURCH
3rd Dec – 14th Jan
Cinderella
Expect magic, mayhem and comedy
capers from your favourite panto
characters! Suitable for all ages.
Various times and prices. Queen’s
Theatre 01708 443333
ILFORD
17th – 22nd Jan
Jack and the Beanstalk
You’ll love this panto classic full
of brilliant costumes, characters
and festive frolics. 1pm/4.30pm in
December (January showings times
vary). Various prices. Kenneth More
Theatre 020 8553 4466
IPSWICH
24th Nov– 28th Jan
Robin Hood and the Babes
in the Wood
Enjoy this panto classic with a
rock and roll twist. Suitable for all
ages. Various times and prices. New
Wolsey Theatre 01473 295900
27th – 31st Dec
Cinderella on Ice
A dazzling performance of the classic
fairytale with a twist. Suitable for
all ages. Various times and prices.
Ipswich Regent 01473 433100
SOUTHEND
10th – 31st Dec
Aladdin
Guaranteed to keep the whole family
laughing, Shane Ritchie will be leading
the cast this year with comedy,
stunning sets and amazing costumes.
Various times. £15-£29.50. Cliffs
Pavilion 01702 351135
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
– PRINCES THEATRE, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX
Tuesday December 13th – Sunday January 1st
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, what’s the best loved panto of them all? This
Christmas sees the arrival of professional production company Polka Dot
Pantomimes to the Princes Theatre as they present the fairest panto of them
all - Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs. This enchanting fairytale of laughter
and joy will captivate all ages with stunning special effects, spectacular scenery,
some truly amazing flying and a good helping of fairy dust! Performers direct
from London’s West End will join This Morning’s Alison Hammond (star of I’m
A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Big Brother 3) as she makes everybody’s
dreams come true playing Fairy Fortune. Alison is sure to inject humour and
magic into this production, which also includes local children from Clacton and
the surrounding area as the all singing, all dancing chorus.
There will be plenty of audience participation, modern songs to sing along to,
huge amounts of laughter and a great story to ensure that everyone leaves
with a smile on their faces.
Snow White meets her handsome Prince and falls in love, much to the dismay
of the jealous Wicked Queen. Snow White is forced to flee the castle and takes
refuge with the mischievous seven dwarfs, only to be tricked by the Wicked
Queen who persuades her to eat a poisoned apple. Will the Prince be able to
rescue Snow White? Will Fairy Fortune be able to defeat the Wicked Queen
in the ultimate showdown? As with all pantomimes there has to be a happy
ending – goodness will prevail in the end!
There will be 26 performaces of Snow
White this festive season, and tickets are
aleady in great demand. The show is being
kindly sponsored by Clacton Pier, who
is thrilled to be associated with such a
prestigious event.
Snow White runs from Tuesday 13th
December 2011 until Sunday 1st
January 2012, with excellent discounts
for schools, family tickets and party
bookers. Hurry up and book your tickets
now by calling the Princes Theatre box
office on 01255 686633 or online at
www.essex-live.co.uk
A Mercury Theatre Company Extravaganza
Beauty and the Beast
at the Mercury Theatre Colchester
Friday 2 December 2011 to Saturday 7 Jan 2012
“the best pantomime we have ever seen” audience member on Aladdin 2010
Family
Highlights
Festive Entertainment
At Civic and Cramphorn Theatres
An enchanting fairy tale for all the family.
Give your family the experience of
great theatre and entertainment
this Autumn by bringing them to
Chelmsford Theatres.
Once upon a time the beautiful Belle stumbles across someone big, hairy and
a little bit scary lurking in the forest. Dame Twiggy and the villagers swiftly
launch a brave but ever-so-unnecessary rescue attempt!
After the successes of The Gruffalo and Something Else, theatre company Tall
Stories presents The Snow Dragon (29 September), a story for 3+ year olds
about a spoilt goat whose actions are questioned.
Can the beast be tamed? Can Belle’s heart be claimed? Can the evil sorceress
Botoxia be restrained? All will be revealed in this magical adventure full of
slapstick humour, sparkling sets, sumptuous costumes and sing-a-long songs.
Laughter, romance, song and dance, sorcerers, lumberjacks, toxic monkeys and
a beast … this story has it all!
Want to get your children enjoying history? Well Horrible Histories (18-22
October) might be just the ticket! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special
effects the astounding show The Awful Egyptians and The Ruthless Romans
are guaranteed to thrill everyone. Historical figures and events will come alive
on stage and hover at your fingertips.
Brought to you by our Queen of Panto, Janice Dunn and Company favourites,
including Ignatius Anthony and Roger DelvesBroughton.
Theatre company Horse + Bamboo present a gorgeously rendered re-telling
of the classic girl-and-the-wolf tale Red Riding Hood (28 October). Exquisite
visuals blend with pantomime-style silliness and spooky moments to create an
enchanting piece of theatre. The story that everybody knows - or do they?
Ideal for ages over 4.
What better way to share that festive feeling than with a trip to the Mercury’s
traditional panto this Christmas?
Don’t miss the best Christmas Party in town!
Tickets sell fast so please book early to avoid
disappointment.
A Captioned performance is on Wednesday
14 December at 7pm and an Audio Described
performance is on Saturday 7 January at
2.30pm.
“This is the 10th Mercury panto I’ve reviewed
and I can honestly say it is the best!” Colchester
Gazette on Aladdin 2010
Tickets are priced £10 - £19.75 with
Concessions £9.50 Children £8.25 Access £6.50
(please note concession are not available at some
performances).
Book now by calling the Mercury Theatre Box
Office on 01206 573948 and online at
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk
For the very first time Children’s TV favourite Numberjacks comes to the stage
from 2-3 November. Join the TV superheroes as they leave the sofa and
embark on their first live adventure - and help them solve problems as they
go! But watch out for the dastardly Meanies, who do all they can to get in the
way… Age 2-6 years.
Don’t forget tickets for the spellbinding pantomime Sleeping Beauty are on
sale and selling fast. Running from 2 December – 2 January make sure you
and your family get to see whether Prince Harry is able to help save Princess
Beauty from wicked fairy Carabosse’s spell. With all the usual mayhem,
magic and majesty that the Civic Theatres pantomime have become so well
renowned.
To find out information on all of the Autumn season shows and to book
tickets go to www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres or alternatively, call the
Box Office on 01245 606505. For a chance to win a family ticket to the
pantomime on 20th December at 6pm please visit www.kidaround.biz Win!
Theatre Listings
19th November
19th November
Numberjacks Live On Stage!
Fun, comedy, music and excitement
from the TV show plus lots more.
11am/1.30pm. £9.50/£12.50/£38.
Mercury Theatre 01206 573948
Chris & Pui Roadshow 2011
Join Chris and Pui in this fabulous
new roadshow packed with songs,
games and a few surprises along the
way. 11am/2pm. £11/£13/£44 Harlow
Playhouse 01279 431945
20th November
Sleeping Beauty
Performed by the Moscow Ballet,
the tale of Sleeping Beauty is told
through magical dance, characters
and Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous music.
5.30pm. £13/£16/£21/£60.
Charter Hall 01206 282020
FELIXSTOWE
1st October
BISHOPS STORTFORD
COLCHESTER
20th – 22nd October
8th October
Wake Up Don Quixote
Dance, puppets, music and animation
to tell amazing stories. Various times.
£5/£7.50/£9. Rhodes Art Complex
01279 651746
Little Bo Peep
A show full of magnificent puppets
and scenery. Ages 2-7. 1.30pm. £3.95.
Colchester Arts Centre 01206 500900
27th October
The Pea, the Bean & The Enormous Turnip
Fantastic puppetry. Ages 5-11. 1.30pm.
£3.95. Colchester Arts Centre
01206 500900
High School Mania
An exhilarating performance showcasing
the best songs from the phenomenon
that is High School Musical. 6pm. £14.
Rhodes Art Complex 01279 651746
BURY ST EDMUNDS
27th - 29th October
The Little Red Hen
A host of animal puppets, sing-along
songs and madcap comic routines. For
all ages. Various times. £7.
Theatre Royal 01284 769505
14th – 16th November
The Snow Queen
Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful
re-telling of Hans Christian Anderson’s
classic fairytale ballet. 2pm/7.30pm.
Theatre Royal 01284 769505
CLACTON
25th September
Rhythms of the Alphabet
A lovely production suitable for the
whole family. 6pm. £12.50/£10.50.
Westcliff Theatre and Arts Centre
01255 433344
12th October
The Nutcracker
The enchanting tale of Clara and
her nutcracker doll which magically
transforms into a princely soldier.
Suitable for all ages. 7.30pm.
£18.50/£16.50/£12/£10. Princes
Theatre 01255 686633
30th October
Wizard of Oz
Enjoy this fun filled show with
stunning costumes, fabulous scenery
and a professional cast of West End
performers. Suitable for all ages.
1.30pm. £10/£8.50/£34. Princes
Theatre 01255 686633
11th November
Back to Broadway
Renditions of the world’s favourite
musicals, including songs from Beauty
and the Beast and Grease. Suitable for
all ages. 7.30pm. £18.50/£17. Princes
Theatre 01255 686633
12th November
Chris & Pui Road Show 2011
Chris and Pui invite you for some fun
and giggles with songs, games and a
few surprises along the way. Suitable
for the whole family. 11am and 2pm.
£12/£10/£40. Princes Theatre
01255 686633
22nd October
23rd October
Little Red Robin Hood
A merry mix up in the forest, two classic
tales are interwoven in this fast and
funny show. Ages 4+. 2pm. £5.
University of Essex 01206 873288
28th October
All Star Wrestling
Top wrestling superstars from the
USA and World Federation face the
Best of British in a non stop explosive
spectacular. 6.30pm. £10/£15/£45.
29th October
Rhythm of the Dance
A show of breathtaking dance with
spectacular music and beautiful
costumes. Suitable for the whole family.
6.30pm. £21/£19. Charter Hall
01206 282020
5th November
The Frog Prince
Spoil princess Gertrude’s life changes
when she meets a frog with a special
secret. Ages 4-9. 1.30pm. £3.95.
Colchester Arts Centre 01206 500900
12th November
High School Rocks
A high energy, production featuring
all the best music from High School
Musical, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock,
Glee and more. 2pm. £15/£12.
13th November
The Elves and the Shoemaker
This classic fable is retold using magical
puppets and original music. Age 3+.
2pm. £5. University Of Essex
01206 873288
16th November
Friend or Foe
An exciting tale of friendship and
adventure set during the height of the
Second World War. Age 8+. 7.30pm.
£11.20/£13.90/£15/16.25.
Mercury Theatre 01206 573948
19th November
Mr Panda and the Magical Dust Show
Wonderful characters, audience
participation, magical illusions,
original music and prizes. Ages 3-9.
11am/1.30pm. £3.95. Colchester Arts
Centre 01206 500900
Seaside Special
High energy routines, precise
choreography and fabulous costumes!
2.30pm/7.30pm. £9/£15.50/£47.
The Spa Pavilion 01394 282126
23rd October
High School Mania
Featuring all the very best hits from
High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Glee and
Camp Rock. 2.30pm. £11/£13/£44.
The Spa Pavilion 01394 282126
28th October
Musical Extravaganza on Ice
High energy skating routines plus the
glamour of Bollywood, Africa, Spain,
and Ireland. 7.30pm. £11/£12. The Spa
Pavilion 01394 282126
30th October
Best of British Wrestling–Slam Down II
An action-packed family spectacular
that is not to be missed. Featuring an
over the top rope rumble, Tag team
turmoil and much, much more! 5pm.
£8/£10/£30. The Spa Pavilion 01394
282126
IPSWICH
10th September
Thumbelina
The extraordinary tale of a girl no bigger
than a thumb. 11am/2pm. £7. New
Wolsey Theatre (performed in Sir John
Mills Theatre) 01473 295900
17th September – 15th October
Storymaker - Big Story
Come and meet the Storymaker yourself
for an amazing adventure or an exciting
escapade. Ages 5-6. 12pm. 50p-£2.50.
New Wolsey Theatre 01473 295900
8th October
The Balloon Gardener
Danny the wild balloon tamer turns
gardener. 11am/2pm. £7. New Wolsey
Theatre 01473 295900
22nd October
Under 12’s Comedy Night
Presented by London’s fastest growing
comedy club ‘The Duke’s Headliners’
Adults also welcome. 3.30pm. £7. New
Wolsey Theatre 01473 295900.
25th - 26th October
Two Four Six Eight!
A funny and charming performance
showing how fun numbers can be.
11am/2pm. £7. New Wolsey Theatre
01473 295900
27th - 28th October
HARLOW
Draw Me a Bird
An uplifting story about making music,
finding a friend and learning how to fly.
11am/2pm. £7. New Wolsey Theatre
01473 295900
10th September
29th October
Numberjacks live on Stage
Fun, comedy, music and excitement
from the TV show and more. For all
ages. 12noon/2pm/6pm. £10/£12/£35.
Harlow Playhouse 01279 431945
16th October
Travels with Grandad
Meet Grandad, eccentric traveller and
storyteller extraordinaire. 11am/2pm.
£7. New Wolsey Theatre 01473 295900
LONDON
The Mr Men Party Roadshow Live
The much loved characters singing and
dancing along to well known children’s
songs and plenty of party favourites.
1pm/3.30pm. £11/£13/£44. Harlow
1st - 4th September
20th - 21st October
24th September
The Academy – Raise Your Voice
Showcase performed by 100 young
people aged 3-18 with extracts of
well known musicals and tributes to
famous pop acts. 7pm. £11/£15. Harlow
22nd October
Sensation – The Ultimate Variety Show
An explosion of Britain’s talented stars
with singing, dancing, magic, juggling,
acrobatics and more. 2.30pm/7.30pm.
£13.50/£15/£16/£17.50. Harlow
23rd October
Wrestle Force
Watch in awe as Wrestle Force’s
whirlwind storyline and incredible live
action stunts deliver excitement, drama
and emotion. 6pm. £10/£15/£45.
27th - 29th October
Oliver!
Rare Youth Musical Theatre Group
presents a new production of Lionel
Bart’s much loved musical. Suitable for
all ages. 7.30pm/2.30pm. £10/£12.
Batman Live
Theatrical extravaganza of thrilling
stunts, acrobatic acts and illusions.
11am/3pm/7pm. £45.50.
The O2 Arena 0844 8560 202
Steadfast Tin Soldiers
A charming and gentle adaptation of
the traditional tale by Hans Christian
Andersen. Ages 3-7. £9. Polka Theatre
020 8543 4888
1st October
Thumbelina
An extraordinary tale of a girl no bigger
than a thumb. Ages 2-6. £9.
Polka Theatre 020 8543 4888
8th October
Luminous Tales
An animated mix of shadow play and
storytelling. Ages 4-7. £9.
19th October - 18th February
The Ugly Duckling
The ugly duckling waddles, swims and
flaps himself into the big, wide world.
£9. Polka Theatre 020 8543 4888
11th Nov- 4th Feb
Charlotte’s Web
The classic tale brought to life with
magic, excitement and unforgettable
characters. Ages 5-11. £10/£14/£16.
Childcare Providers
agencies
Using an agency could help you
to solve your childcare worries.
In this section you can find
professional, vetted baby sitters
and aupairs. When calling, please
let them know that you found
their number in KidAround.
Complete Childcare Company
Premier childcare agency.
Excellent service providing you
with professional, fully screened
childcarers. 01787 211050
www.completechildcarecompany.co.uk
Future AuPair Ltd
New Essex based au pair service.
See main advert on page 39.
www.futureaupair.com
Harmony At Home
Premier accredited agency offering
outstanding levels of personal
service to families. For excellent,
reliable, trustworthy, vetted childcare
call 01245 477827 or email
paula@harmonyathome.co.uk
Sitters
Mature, reliable,
qualified babysitters.
0800 38 900 38
www.sitters.co.uk
ALRESFORD
Alresford Preschool
Bocking
A.G.N.E.S Day Nursery
Little Pals Children’s Centre
Nursery
Within Alresford Primary School
Ford Lane, Colchester
07724 124223
Susan Richards
Bocking United Reformed Church
Church Street
07804 700557
Louise Blake
www.agnesdaynursery.com
Clacton Coastal Academy
Jaywick Lane
01255 687151
Gillian Smith
0p
0p M E A
Pebbles Private Kindergarten
0p
Orchard Cottage Montessori
Nursery
120 Wivenhoe Road
Alresford, Colchester
01206 825607
Jackie Ward
0p
ARDLEIGH
Ardleigh Preschool
Village Hall, Station Road
07092 846384
Emily Reeve
www.ardleighpreschool.co.uk
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Orchard Barns Kindergarten
Redbury Barn
Colchester Road
01206 231195
Susan Moss-Thomas
0p
Orchard Barns Private
Kindergarten
Badliss Hall
01206 231195
Susan Moss-Thomas
0p
BRAINTREE
The Colourwheel Montessori
Nursery
Denton Crescent
Black Notley
01376 339139
Miss Sam Cottrill
0p M V E
Willow Tree Day Nursery
Chingford Avenue
01255 221473
Brenda Dearsley
www.willowtreechildrenscentre.co.uk
0p
CLACTON ON SEA
Accredited Childminder
0p M E A
Clacton on Sea area
07860 776118 / 01255 430789
Claire Swift
claireswift1@aol.com
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Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
The School House
5 Pathfields Road
01255 429029
Denise Hawke
office@chestnutgrovekindergarten.co.uk
0p M V E A
22 Thoroughgood Road
01255 433339
Carol Thornton-Jones
COGGESHALL
Absolute Angels Montessori
Nursery
Stoneham Street
01376 562000
Sarah Rowledge
pM
COLCHESTER
Colchester High School Nursery
Wellesley Road
01206 217116
www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk
Liz Adams
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Childcare Providers
Go Bananas After School Club
Leisure World Colchester
Lion Walk Preschool
9 & 10 Mason Road
Cowdray Centre, Cowdray Avenue
01206 761762
Zoe Gilchrist
www.go-bananas.co.uk
Cowdray Avenue
01206 282000
Lion Walk United Reformed Church
(next to Body Shop)
01206 560297 (mornings only)
Gemma Boud
lionwalkpreschool@yahoo.co.uk
www.lionwalkchurch.org
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Grove Preschool
The Scout Hut, Villa Road
Stanway
07952 558975
Jenny Willmott
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Kiddi Caru
Hythe Quay
01206 871700
Claire Cutts
www.kiddicaru.com
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Lexden Lodge Kindergarten
26 Lexden Road
01206 574005
Angela McQuitty
www.lexdenlodge.co.uk
0p
Lexden Montessori
5 Oxford Road
01206 760863
Siobhan Brine
www.lexdenmontessori.com
0p M V E
0p
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Nannas Day Nurseries
Hazelmere Infants School
Hawthorn Avenue
01206 791501
Gill Popplewell
0p M V E
Nannas Day Nurseries
Villa 1
Colchester General Hospital
01206 843851
Hayley Chart
0p M E A
Old Heath Preschool
Old Heath School
Old Heath Road
01206 226166
Katrina Frost
www.oldheath.com
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Saint James’ Preschool
179 Shrub End Road
01206 545671
Miss Catherine House
0p E
St John’s Green Playgroup
St John’s Green Primary School
St John’s Green
01206 500047 / 01206 521088
Sue Walker
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St. Mary’s Kindergarten
247 London Road
01206 214739
Karen Travers
p MV E
St Nicholas Preschool & Nursery
The Community Centre
Fallowfield Road, Colchester Garrison
01206 816597
Mrs Sandra Chipperfield
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St Stephen’s Preschool
St Stephen’s Church Centre
Canterbury Road
Angela 07765 401802
or Jo 07742 380888
www.ststephenspreschool.org.uk
Saint James’ Primary School
Guildford Road
07765 029987
Angela or Geraldine
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The Assembly Rooms
High Street
01206 323412
Tina Newbury-Smith
www.smartys.org.uk
Smiles Daycare
Colchester Town Centre
01206 366900
Rachael Godfrey
www.smilesdaycare.org.uk
0p A
Springlands Day Nursery
DEDHAM
Smartys Preschool Nursery
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Childcare Providers
EARLS COLNE
Earls Colne Primary School
and Nursery
GREAT CORNARD
Great Cornard Crocus
Early Years Centre
HARLOW
Dizzy Ducks Day Nursery & Creche
HOLLAND ON SEA
The Chase Nursery
Park Lane
01787 222205
Melanie Vine
www.earlscolne.essex.sch.uk
Great Cornard Upper School
01787 881122
Jo Hayes
www.brighthorizons.co.uk/greatcornard
Harlow Leisurezone,
Second Avenue
01279 454495
Rebecca Buckley
www.dizzyducks.co.uk
15 The Chase
01255 812438
Mrs Mary Adams
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EAST BERGHOLT
Lavender Hall Kindergarten
GREAT HORKESLEY
Holmwood House Nursery
The Gattinetts
Hadleigh Road
01206 299511
Andrea Lewison
www.lavenderhall.com
151 Coach Road
01206 273827
Claire Miller
0p M V E
FELSTED
Whipper-Snappers Daycare Nursery
Felmoor Farm, Braintree Road
Watch House Green
01371 821131
Tina Dielhenn
www.whipper-snappers.co.uk
0 MV E
GREAT BROMLEY
Little Dragons Preschool
Great Bromley Village Hall
Parsons Hill
07857 503103
Karen Montgomery
www.littledragonspreschool.org
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Tiddlywinks Preschool
22A Coach Road
Great Horkesley, CO6 4AT
07512 973418
Helen Taylor
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GREAT Leighs
The Leighs Nursery
Great Leighs Village Hall
Boreham Road
Carol Overee 01376 330263
Lindsay Grice 01376 344744
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HADLEIGH
Lavender Hall Kindergarten
Crockatt Road
01473 826100
Andrea Lewison
www.lavenderhall.com
0p M V E
0p
Spinney Preschool
Spinney School
Cooks Spinney
07525 266784 / 01279 435798
Guilia Pollard
0p
St Edmund’s Montessori Preschool
St Edmund’s Hall
Little Laver Road
01279 739220
Mrs Catherine Middlemas
www.stedmundsmontessori.com
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IPSWICH
Ipswich High School
Woodland Nursery
Woolverstone
01473 780201
Mrs Bernadette Ross-Smith
www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk
0p V E
St Joseph’s College
Belstead Road
01473 690281
Zilla James
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KIRBY CROSS
Woody’s Day Nursery
HArwich
Oaklea Montessori CIC
The Windmill Children’s Centre
Mayes Lane, Ramsey
01255 887902
Caroline Allen
www.oakleamontessori.co.uk
0pE A
Kirby Primary School Grounds
Halstead Road
01255 674050
Tracey Curry
www.woodysdaynursery.co.uk
0p M E
LANGENHOE
Langenhoe Preschool
Highwoods
Squirrels Pre-school
St Johns and Highwoods Community
Centre, Highwoods Square
01206 853111
Joanne Hayter
Within Langenhoe Community
Primary School
Bracken Way
01206 735267
Mrs Clare Palmer
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Childcare Providers
LAWFORD
Applegarth Kindergarten
ROWHEDGE
Rowhedge Under 5’s Preschool
SUDBURY
Woodpeckers Nursery
WALTON ON THE NAZE
Letterbox Day Nursery
41 School Lane
01206 394129
Kerry Oakley
The Village Hall, Rectory Road
01206 729042
Deborah Carol-Head
rowhedgeunderfives@hotmail.co.uk
www.rowhedgeunder5s.co.uk
Melford Road
01787 377707
Jeff & Deirdre Micklewright
99 High Street
01255 851400
Carole Owers
www.nannyjosnursery.co.uk
0p
Busy Bees Kindergarten
Highfields School
Colchester Road
01206 396291
Tina Lawrence/Maria Varnals
busybeeskindergarten@gmail.com
0p
Little Pumpkins Pre-School CIC
The Ling Hall
c/o Lawford Primary C of E School
01206 391412
Sarah Chittock
www.lawfordslittlepumpkins.co.uk
0p
LITTLE CLACTON
Little Clacton Preschool Ltd
Located on the grounds of
Engaines School
07745 849279
Pauline Green
littleclactonpreschool@yahoo.co.uk
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MARKS TEY
Caterpillars Preschool
St Andrews Church Hall
07981 169883
www.caterpillarspreschool.org
manager@caterpillarspreschool.org
Sarah Powell
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Saffron Walden
Dame Bradbury’s Nursery
Ashdon Road
01799 522348
Catherine Gibson
www.damebradburys.com
pE
Friends’ Junior School Nursery
Mount Pleasant Road
01799 525351
Adriana Forte
www.friends.org.uk
0
Saffron Walden Crocus
Early Years Centre
Audley End Road
0800 085 4074
Anne Hunt
www.brighthorizons.co.uk/saffronwalden
0p
STRATFORD ST MARY
Orchard Barns Kindergarten
Higham Road
01206 323093
Shelley Ward
0p M V E
0p M V E
TENDRING
The Meadows Montessori Nursery
School
The Gables, The Street
01255 830913
Mrs Dawn Berryman
0p
THORPE LE SOKEN
Margery’s Private Day Nursery
Margery Wright’s House
High Street
01255 862558
Christine Smith
0p M E
0p E M
WHITE COLNE
Pippins Montessori Kindergarten
White’s Farm
Bures Road
01787 228567
Lynne Dear
0p M
White notley
The Leighs Nursery
White Notley Village Hall
The Street
01245 361009
Carol Edmonds
Nanny Jo’s Day Nursery
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3 Frinton Road
01255 860080
Jo Hearne
www.nannyjosnursery.co.uk
Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe Montessori Childrens
House
0p
TIPTREE
ABC Day Nursery
The Brambles
22 Grove Road
01621 810772
Kirstin or Sally
The Pavilion
King George V Playing Field
01206 827126
Joahnne Cousins
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Childcare Providers
Let’s Party
active parties
Abberton Reservoir Celebrate your
birthday with a bushcraft, minibeast,
fairy or pond-dipping party. Abberton
Reservoir Nature Reserve. 01206
738172 alim@essexwt.org.uk
Animal Workshops Exotic animal
parties from the only mobile zoo in
Essex. Call 07790 465266
(08.30 to 21.30 every day)
www.animalworkshops.co.uk
Dance Mania Parties Exclusive
children’s dance birthday parties tailored
to meet your needs! 07738 001080
www.dancemaniaparties.co.uk
Glee Birthday Parties Choose
your favourite star, dance a specially
choreographed routine with friends,
take home photographs. Sally Parkinson
Photography, 07849 854308
www.sallyparkinson.co.uk
Leisure World Colchester Birthday
parties for ages 1–10. For hassle free,
no mess, fun filled birthday parties visit
www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk
Leisure World Highwoods Parties
that are full of fun for ages 3-11 years.
Great selection of themes for a variety
of ages. 01206 841463
Leisure World Tiptree Full of fun
for ages 3-11 years. Great selection
of themes for a variety of ages. Call
01621 817499
Musikate Fun music and movement
birthday parties for children ages 1-7.
Phone Kate on 07905 675090
Science Wizards High energy and
hands-on science party experience
for 5 -11 years. Make SLIME and fire
rockets. 08456 521215
www.sciencewizards.co.uk
SD Martial Arts Energetic fun for
boys or girls. Gladiator ring, sumo suits,
padded swords & shields. Free class for
each guest. 01206 860008
www.sd-martialarts.co.uk
SoundMagic Studios For details
of recording parties contact Steve or
Victoria on 01376 501313
www.recordingparties.co.uk
Stagecoach Parties NEW -
Stagecoach Colchester is now offering
themed dance, drama and singing
parties for 4-16 year olds. For more
information, please call Caroline Clarke
on 0845 603 0880
Swimming Pool Parties at First
Strokes Billericay 0845 838 8954 or
Colchester 0845 838 8952
www.firststrokes.com
www.laser-mayhem.co.uk Introduces
their latest Call of Duty Modern Warfare
3 day on 27 October. Play real life
Call of Duty around planes, tanks,
helicopters and much more using the
latest in laser tag equipment. Call
01708 688517
CAKES
Wonderland Bakery personalised
cupcakes for all occasions and cupcake
decorating parties for children aged 4
upwards. www.wonderland-bakery.co.uk
or call Lucie on 07979 242622
Flour Power Cakes Beautiful bespoke
novelty and celebration cakes and
cupcakes for any occasion. Visit www.
flourpowercakes.org or call Natasha on
01206 252303 or 07840 880009
Craft Parties
Fun Creative Chocolate Parties
Chocolate lollies, chocolate pizza, the
choice is endless. Children’s parties from
£10 for 1½ hours. Call free on 01206
864107 info@chocolatestudios.co.uk
Visit Smart Art shop to discover a
creative and unique Arty experience.
Based on Mersea, now offering great
party packages. 07852 930289
entertainers
A Jelly Tots party includes a whole
range of high energy activities and
various different themes to suit boys
and girls of all ages with plenty of crazy
fun and laughter. 07932 348482.
www.jellytotsparties.com
KidAround is distributed to
over 53,000 families in North
Essex each quarter.
You can reach them too!
The winter issue of KidAround
will include a Let’s Party
feature - with packages
starting from just £105!
If you like to be included
please call Tracy on
01206 548700 or email
PaMPER PARTIES
Childrens Pamper Parties
at Headfirst Hair Salon Wivenhoe.
Offering your child and their friends an
experience they will never forget. Call
01206 820566
Party places
Audley End Miniature Railway now
offer childrens parties! See ad below.
01799 542134
www.audley-end-railway.co.uk
Go Bananas The children’s birthday
party specialists. Three storey Jungle
Adventure packed with fun. Tiny Town
for the under 5s. Book your party now!
01206 761762 www.go-bananas.co.uk
Looking for a room for your party?
Then bring it to Colchester and Ipswich
Museums! Book today and call
01206 282937
Parties at Jimmy’s Farm Invite
all your friends and come and have
fun with the animals. £8.50 per
child, with a minimum of 10 children.
administration@jimmysfarm.com or call
the office on 08444 938088
Party SUPPLIES
It’s All Fun & Games, Party essentials
from piñatas to party bags, the
ultimate one stop party shop. Eld Lane,
Colchester. To find out more visit
www.funandgamesdirect.co.uk
Osborn & William Party bags!
Thousands of little toys and sweets DIY or they’ll do it for you. High Street,
Dedham 01206 323172
Let’s Party
Get Active
Archery
Archery Course Try your hand at
in-door target practice with qualified
coaches. Thursdays 8-10 years 4-5pm,
11+ years 5-6pm. Leisure World
Colchester 01206 282000
ART & CRAFT
Art Creaters After school session
for children 5-7 years to investigate
art styles, techniques and methods.
4-5.15pm. £15. Mon 7 November to
Monday 5 December. Learning Space
B, Firstsite, Colchester 01206 577067
Doodle Crawlers Art session with
Visit Smart Art shop to discover a
creative and unique Arty experience.
Based on Mersea, now offering great
party packages. 07852 930289
Badminton
Badminton courts are available at
Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499
and Leisure World Highwoods
01206 841463 and Leisure World
Pay and play session. Huge fun,
children develop at their own pace.
Thur 4-5pm ages 7+. Leisure World
creative and sensory play for children
(crawling to walking) and their parent/
carer. 1-1.45pm. £15 for 5 weeks. Mon
7 November to Monday 5 December.
Learning Space B, Firstsite, Colchester
01206 577067 www.firstsite.uk.net
Basketball
Basketball Course 7-12 year olds.
Doodle Walkers Art session with
Beavers, CUBS AND SCOUTS
1st Colchester (Town Centre) Ruth
drawing, painting and sculpture for
children 18mth-3yrs and their parent/
carer. 2-2.45pm. £15 for 5 weeks. Mon
7 November to Monday 5 December.
Signals Media Arts Centre
Workshops for ages 7+ in claymation,
drawn animation and Photoshop
01206 560255 www.signals.org.uk
Street Art Creaters After school
session for children 8-11 years taking
inspiration from street art, animation
and comics. 4-5.30pm. £15. Tues 8
November to Tuesday 6 December.
Learn the key elements, drills and skills
under the instruction of a qualified
coach. Wednesdays. Leisure World
Highwoods 01206 841463
Abell 01206 540991
For your local group call Derek
Tatum on 01206 865209
Canoeing
River Stour Boating 01787 375377
Children with Disabilities
Whiz Kids After school activity
session for ages 5+. Tuesdays 4.15–
5.45pm £3.90 Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000
Whiz Kids Clacton Leisure Centre
01255 474300
Whiz Kids Harwich Sports Centre
01255 504380
Windmill Support Group
07704 332053
Climbing
Climbing 8-16 year olds. Climbing
instructors will teach you correct
climbing techniques, set challenges and
show you how to use the equipment
safely. Saturdays. Leisure World Tiptree
01621 817499
Dance
A Registered ISTD Dance School,
Debbie Millar offers classes in classical
ballet, tap & modern theatre, with
special classes for tots. Debbie Millar
School of Dance 01206 230806
ADP Theatre School 01206 826661/
07821 453029
Best Foot Forward runs creative
dance classes/workshops for children
and adults with learning disabilities in
Colchester. 07973754528
www.bestfootforward-dance.co.uk
Braintree Theatretrain Saturday
mornings, 10am-1pm at Tabor High
School. If interested please call
01787 473150 or email
braintree@theatretrain.co.uk
Capella School of Dance
01206 501152
Carol Gale School of Dance
01206 562830 www.pcdance.co.uk
Dance, Drama and Singing The
Academy Theatre School offers three
hours of theatre training. MORNINGS:
Ages 4-6 from 10-11.30am and ages
7-16+ from 10am-1pm. AFTERNOONS:
Ages 4-6 from 2.30-4pm and ages
7-16+ from 2.30-5.30pm. Saturdays.
Honywood School, Coggeshall.
01376 564882
Dance Steps Academy Professional
dance and theatre academy offering
classes from 1 year - adult in a
variety of genres. Take the right
steps into dance. 07738 001080
dancestepsacademy@hotmail.co.uk
Elite Dance Works 01206 564001
I.S.T.D. Ballet, Tap and Modern
Classes for tots, primary and grade 1
held every Wednesday and Thursday in
Earls Colne village hall. Call Colchester
School of Dance on 01787 222173
Kirstie’s School of Dance
07872 915775
Scottish Highland Dance
07732 580309
Showcase Dance Academy provide
classes in ballet, tap, modern and jazz
for children from 3 years. Call Nicola on
01206 251441
Stagecoach (Braintree) Performing
arts classes for 4-18 year olds,
Saturdays at Notley High School,
Braintree. Call Paul George
0845 459 3805
Stagecoach (Colchester) Performing
Saturdays at the Sixth Form College.
Call Caroline Clarke 0845 603 0880
Stagecoach (Sudbury) Theatre Arts.
Dance, Act and Sing every Saturday
morning, with performances too. All
during term times. Ages 4-18. Call
01473 601078
STARZ 07736 238999
Theatretrain - the company that
loves to perform. Performing arts
training for 6 - 18 year olds. Classes
on Saturdays in Colchester 01787
473150 and Sudbury 01787 280768
Get Active
Theatricool Performing Arts
School where you can perform theatre
dance, street dance and musical theatre
related dancing suitable for the stage.
07736 713909
Valentine School of Dance
01206 514419
www.valentineschoolofdance.com
Ballet
Ballet and Tap Colchester School of
Dance 01787 222173
Ballet tots to teens ISTD grades,
shows and festivals. Plus adult
ballet class for fun and fitness. The
Celtic Rose Centre, Guildford Road,
Colchester. Valentine School of Dance
01206 514419
Ballet All ages and abilities, tots,
teens, and adults. ISTD examinations
and annual dance show. Debbie Millar
School of Dance 01206 230806
Colne Bank School of Dancing
Street Dance Age 8+ If you are
looking for the urban experience then
look no further! Wednesdays 5-6pm.
01206 282000
Preschool Dance
Dinky Boppers Introduce your child
Activists Drama Imaginative drama
Debbie Millar’s Special Classes
Advanced Drama Ages 11+. The
Academy Theatre School offers
advanced training in theatre, film
and TV acting and LAMDA exams.
Weds, 5-7.30pm. Honywood School,
Coggeshall 01376 564882
Play and Sway Explore movement
and play with your toddler in a creative
environment. 10.15 - 11.15am or 11.30
-12.30. Term-time Tuesdays. £3.50/
child, adults free. Mercury Theatre,
01787 473150 or email
Tots ‘Ballet-ted’ Dance classes from
07515 059895/07720 713532
Disco/Freestyle/Street
Disco/Freestyle, Street, Urban and
Hip Hop for mini-movers, disco-divas,
Tap & Modern Theatre
Tap From ages 4+, beginners to
and energentic class with crazy
dance moves for children aged 3-7
years. Wed 4-4.45pm. Leisure World
adventures for ages 4+.
Eureka 01206 870150
for pre-school girls and boys.
Fun sessions learning rhythm and
coordination through music, movement
and mime. Debbie Millar School of
Dance 01206 230806
age 2½. Free membership card and
stickers. Valentine School of Dance
01206 514419
Mini Street Dance A funky, fun
building, art, dance, music and role-play
for 3-5 year olds and their parents.
1-2pm term-time Tuesdays. £3.50/
child, adults free. Mercury Theatre,
to music & movement in a fun, safe
environment. Mondays 10-11am.
SD Martial Arts 01206 860008
Ballet, modern, tap and jazz. ISTD
examinations, qualified staff, established
30 years. 01206 823178
www.colnebankschoolofdancing.co.uk
teens and adults. Debbie Millar School
of Dance 01206 230806
Drama/Performing Arts
3-5 Drama Story-telling, story
advanced. Plus adult classes for fun
and fitness. Valentine School of Dance
01206 514419
Tap and Modern Theatre Debbie
Millar School of Dance offer tap and
modern for tots, teens and adults.
Grades, majors and ‘adult popular tap
tests’. Fitness and fun for all.
01206 230806
6-12yrs 9.30-11am Headgate Theatre,
Colchester. Sarah Young 01206
851796 or 07939 401640
Kids Acting and Theatre Skills
Drama classes designed to build selfconfidence and encourage interactive
skills. Sarah Young 01206 851796 or
07939 401640
Millar Howar Theatre Arts
Offer classes on Saturday afternoons
in Lawford including dance, drama and
singing. Phone 01206 230806
Razzle Dazzle Stage School
0845 474 0074
0845 459 3805
Create Academy
Stagecoach (Sudbury) Theatre
Arts Dance, Act, Sing every Saturday
01376 564882
KATS Ages 11-18, established
performing theatre group. Saturday
mornings, Headgate Theatre Colchester.
Sarah Young 01206 851796 or
07939 401640
KATS Monday evenings, 5-11yrs
01473 601078
Theatretrain The company that loves
to perform. Performing arts training for
6 - 18 year olds. Classes on Saturdays
in Colchester 01787 473150 and
Sudbury 01787 280768
School Drama games and acting
techniques play a strong part in
Theatricool teaching methods, with lots
of fun too of course! 07736 713909
4.30-6pm Myland Parish Halls, Mile
End, Colchester. Saturday mornings,
Get Active
Fencing
Juniors on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Leisure World Highwoods
01206 841463
Leisure World Tiptree Wednesdays
01621 817499
Saturday Junior Fencing Club
www.cadsjuniorfencingclub.sports
Film and Photography
Signals Media Arts Centre
Workshops for children aged 7+ in
filmmaking, animation, photography and
comic books 01206 560255
www.signals.org.uk
Fitness
Teen Fitness for 13-15 year olds
wishing to use the Activa Fitness
Centre. Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000
Football
Courses Braintree Leisure Centre
01376 552585
Courses Halstead Leisure Centre
01787 472480
Football courses for 4-6 yrs and 7-10
Gymnastics
Ages 4-11 Whether you’re a beginner
or want to improve your skills – there’s
a course for you. Leisure World
Baby Gym Up to 2 yrs, Mon-Fri,
9.30-10.20am Colchester School of
Gymnastics 01206 844188
www.colchestergymnastics.com
Dave’s Gymnastics Academy 01206
797288 or 01206 230114
Iceni Gymnastics Club Saturdays at
Stanway School, Colchester. Pre-school
10-10.45am, recreational 10.3012noon. No age limit. 01206 763997 or
07773 891563
Junior Gym 4-5 years, Mon, Tues,
Wed, Thur & Fri, various session times.
Colchester School of Gymnastics
01206 844188
NEW Tiny Tots Gymnastics Pay as
treasure basket classes in Colchester.
With gentle musical games to entertain
and amaze your baby. Only £3.50 per
session. 01206 870150
Little Treasure Classes Treasure
Baskets, Wed, 9am. Heuristic Play
classes, Wed,10am. Early Montessori
classes, Wed 11am. At Christ Church
Coggeshall. Absolute Angels 01376
562000
Little Treasures Classes for babies
on Wednesdays. 9.30am, 6-12mths
(treasure basket class). 10.30am, 1218mths (heuristic play class). 11.30am,
18-24mths (early Montessori class).
First session free. Wivenhoe Montessori
01206 827126
Martial Arts
Colchester Karate Academy
07753 627204
you go fun session for 1½-4 year olds.
Mondays 12.30-1.30pm. £3.50. Leisure
World Colchester 01206 282000
Colchester Pay As You Go Karate
Recreational Classes for up
01206 863256
yrs. Sundays and Mondays at Leisure
World Highwoods
01206 841463
to School age. Mon-Sat, various
session times . Colchester School of
Gymnastics 01206 844188 www.
colchestergymnastics.com
Football Skills Ages 4-9. Whether
Tiny Tumblers Age 18 months-5
you’re a beginner or want to improve
your skills, there’s a course for you.
01206 282000
Heuristic Play
Baby Eureka Celebrating 5 years of
years. Mon-Fri 10.30-11.30am,
01206 844188
Sublime Soccer 01206 842811 or
07886 8633576
GIRLS BRIGADE
1st Braintree 01376 342635
1st Great Leighs 01245 440189
01787 378566
Colchester Wado Ryu Karate Club
Leisure World Highwoods has
various martial arts classes throughout
the week and weekends 01206 841463
Martial Arts Kid Kick Karate 6-8yrs,
Kickboxing 14yrs+, Korean Karate
8yrs+, Little Dragons 3-5yrs. At SD
Martial Arts, Eastgates, Colchester
01206 860008 www.sdsma.co.uk
Links Karate Kai 01255 830136
Roding Karate Club 01255 815751
Stanway Judo Club 01206 515596
Sudbury Karate Club 01787 312427
Leisure World Tiptree has various
martial arts classes throughout the
week and weekends 01621 817499
Yang Martial Arts 01206 867093
Music & Movement
Cheeky Chimps 07810 801962
Eureka Lively and friendly sessions
for ages 0-7, featuring musical fun and
games and much more, from £3.50 per
week. 01206 870150
Family Time Music and movement
classes in a central Colchester location.
Contact Kate Pavey 07905 675090
Jo Jingles fun & interactive music
classes in Braintree, Kelvedon, Earls
Colne, Maldon and Chelmsford. Call
Stella on 01376 331574
Jo Jingles the country’s leading
preschool music & movement classes
with an educational slant. Weekly fun
themes with instruments, actions, songs
& rhythm games. Age sensitive classes.
Call 01206 250192
Melody & Milligan Bear A
fun session learning rhythm and
coordination through music, movement
and mime. Debbie Millar School of
Dance 01206 230806
Music Classes Toddler music,
Thursday 9.15am. Toddler music,
Thursday 10.15am. Baby music,
Thursday 11.15am At St Peter’s Hall,
Coggeshall. Absolute Angels
01376 562000
Kindermusik Music and movement
classes stimulate your child’s
development in every area. Various
classes 0-7 years. Contact Kate Pavey
07905 675090
KidAround is distributed to
over 53,000 families in North
Essex each quarter.
You can reach them too!
Why not advertise your
activities here? Prices start
from just £75 a year.
Call Tracy on 01206 548700
to find out more or email
Get Active
Parent & Toddler Dance class for
children over 18 months. Introducing
children to movement. Showcase Dance
Academy. Call Nicola on 01206 251441
STOMP and Stuff Rhythm workshops
incorporating skipping, double dutch and
percussion. Contact Kate Pavey 07905
675090
West Bergholt Concert (Training)
Band www.wbcb.org
Play
Go Bananas Let the kids loose on a
three storey Jungle Adventure packed
with fun and Tiny Town for the under
5’s. 01206 761762
www.go-bananas.co.uk
Little Grasshoppers 18 mths-4
yrs Fridays 10-11am. Little Monkeys
crawling-4 yrs. Thursdays 1011.15am at SD Martial Arts, Eastgates,
www.sdsma.co.uk
Parent & Toddler Fun Session 2
hours of fun for under 5s. Fridays
12.30-2.30pm. Leisure World
Rainbows/Brownies/GUIDES
1st Jaywick Rainbows, Brownies
and Guides. Helen 01255 430919
27th Colchester Garrison
Brownies. Sophie 07899 848148
County Enquiries (Braintree,
Chelmsford, Colchester, Elmstead,
Halstead, Maldon, Tendring, Witham)
07757 636446 or email:
enquiries@girlguidingessexne.org.uk
school holiday activities
Base Camp All day fully supervised
activity session for children in school
years 7-11. Lunch included. 8am5.30pm from £25.50. Leisure World
Kids Camp All day fully supervised
activity session for children in school
years 1-6. Lunch included. 9am-3pm
£20.50 or 8am-5.30pm £25.50. Leisure
Signals Media Arts Centre Spooky
Halloween themed workshops for
ages 7+ in filmmaking, animation and
photography 01206 560255
www.signals.org.uk
Super All Day Session Jam packed
all day supervised session for 5-11
year olds. Lunch not included. 9am5pm £18.25. Leisure World Highwoods
01206 841463 or Leisure World Tiptree
01621 817499
Singing
Academy Show Choir
07944 485103
ADP Theatre School
01206 826661 / 07821 453029
01787 473150 or email
01376 564882
Get Active
Fun Community Choir For all ages
7-adult. Meet fortnightly singing
popular music. Pay as you go - all
welcome. Kate Pavey 07905 675090
Jo Jingles fun & interactive music
Stella on 01376 331574
Jo Jingles the country’s leading
See advert on page 6 or call
01206 250192
Millar Howar Theatre Arts
offer classes on Saturday afternoons
in Lawford. Classes include sessions in
dance, drama and singing. Phone 01206
230806 for details
0845 459 3805
Stagecoach (Sudbury) Theatre
Arts. Dance, Act, Sing every Saturday
01473 601078
Theatretrain - the company that
loves to perform. Performing arts
training for 6 - 18 year olds. Classes on
Saturdays in Colchester 01787 473150
and Sudbury 01787 280768
School sing like a bird at Theatricool
where you will learn how to use your
voice properly and sing a range of solo
and group songs. 07736 713909
SQUASH
Courts available To book call Leisure
World Tiptree 01621 817499 or Leisure
Swimming
Aquafun An inflatable session. Term
Time 2–4pm Saturday & Sunday. School
Holidays 2–4pm Sat-Thurs. Leisure
Clacton Synchronised Swimming
Club Sam Graham 01255 674527
Just Swim Public swim and family
swim sessions, everyday at First
Strokes. Billericay 0845 838 8954 and
Parent & Toddler Swim Introduce
your child to the pool. 3 months–under
5’s. Mon – Thurs 10am–12noon.
01206 282000
Small group and private swimming
tuition available at Primrose Pool,
Ramsey (15 mins from Highwoods).
www.swim2swim.com
Splash Club Introduce your child to
the pool with instructor on hand. Fri
10am-12 noon. 3 mths - 5 years.
01206 282000
Swim School www.ssleisure.co.uk
Swimming Lessons For all ages and
abilities at First Strokes. Billericay 0845
838 8954 and Colchester 0845 838
8952 www.firststrokes.com
Swimming Lessons Braintree
Swimming Centre. Call 01376 333833
Swimming Lessons Bramston Sports
Centre, Witham. Call 01376 519200
Swimming Lessons Halstead Leisure
Centre 01787 472480
Swim School Babies to 5 years.
Call Leisure World Colchester 01206
282000 www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk
Swim School 5 to 12 years. Call
Leisure World Colchester 01206 282000
Swimwise 07931 520759
Swim-With-Me 0845 0041929
www.swim-with-me.co.uk
Water Babies Specialised baby
Mini Tennis provides a fun and
exciting introduction to tennis using
small sized rackets and special balls.
Leisure World Tennis Centre 01206
367941
Mini Tennis provides a fun and
exciting introduction to tennis using
small sized rackets and special balls.
Mondays at Leisure World Tiptree
01621 817499
Leisure World Tiptree has seasonal
tennis courts available 01621 817499
TOTS CLASSES
Baby Ballet For tots & preschool - a
fun introduction to dance, promoting
coordination, physical fitness and agility.
Debbie Millar School of Dance
01206 230806
Trampolining
Advanced Trampoline for the
swimming lessons from birth. Call
01603 702589, email
twinkletwinkle@waterbabies.co.uk or
visit www.waterbabies.co.uk
participant wishing to take their skills to
the next level. Saturdays. Leisure World
Tiptree 01621 817499
Water Babies Specialised swimming
you’re a beginner or want to improve
your skills - there’s a course for you.
01206 282000
lessons from birth to preschool age. For
details call 01206 841126, email
blastoff@waterbabies.co.uk or visit
www.waterbabies.co.uk
Table Tennis
Table Tennis Mondays at Leisure
World Tiptree 01621 817499
Tennis
Leisure World Highwoods has
seasonal tennis courts available
01206 841463
Trampolining Ages 3-15yrs. Whether
Trampolining Tuesdays and Saturdays
Leisure World Tiptree 01621 817499
Trampolining Tuesdays and
Thursdays Leisure World Highwoods
01206 841463
Birth & Beyond
The Many Benefits of Cloth Nappies
Real Nappy Week back in May saw a whole host of nappy events and promotions
across the country, putting cloth nappies back in the spotlight along with the
many benefits they can bring.
If you are new to the wonderful world of cloth nappy you may be wondering
what all the fuss is about. By choosing cloth, for all or part of the time your
baby is in nappies, you could save money and the environment at the same time!
Cloth nappies are comfortable for your baby and come in a range of styles to
perfectly suit the needs of you and your baby.
As with all concepts and products there are often many misconceptions and
outdated information circulating, some of which are addressed here:
Are cloth nappies difficult to use? The designs of cloth nappies have advanced
significantly from terry squares. Today, you can buy a range of shaped nappies
in a variety of colours and absorbent fabrics while Velcro and press-stud
fasteners have replaced the need for safety pins. Cloth nappies are considered
to be just as easy to put on as disposables and some parents argue that their
child is more comfortable.
Are cloth nappies messy? All types of nappies will be messy at some point! Using liners in cloth nappies helps catch the solid waste which is then flushed down
the toilet. You are then just left with wet nappies which can be stored in a lidded bucket until ready for the wash. Will the nappies smell? Storing nappies in a lidded bucket and a few drops of essential oil in the lid will
help contain any nasty niffs. If washing at home cloth nappies will only be hanging around for 2 or 3 days
at the most, rather than one to two weeks in your bin.
Do cloth nappies offer any environmental benefits over disposables? Cloth nappies could be up to 40%
better for the environment than disposables through parents following simple laundering advice. Washing
nappies in a full load can reduce their global warming impact, compared to using disposables. Will my baby suffer from nappy rash? Prolonged skin contact with soiled nappies causes nappy rash
rather than the type of nappy. As cloth nappies do not contain the gels and chemical of disposables and
the fact that you will have to change them slightly more often could help reduce nappy rash.
Will I be constantly washing? Babies, especially newborns, tend to generate a lot of extra washing
anyway. In the early months your baby will get through up to 10 nappies a day, but as your baby grows
this reduces to about 4 a day, so the washing gets much less. Always wash in full loads or try adding
nappies to your other washing.
For more information on Cloth Nappies for the latest information and offers available to Essex
residents please see www.essex.gov.uk/nappies or contact 0845 6037625.
Teach Your
Baby To
Swim
Swimming with
your baby is a truly
delightful experience.
It’s a special time,
when you’re able to
focus purely on each
other and enjoy the
closeness that playing
in water creates.
Babies love water – as you’ll see from the excited smiles and gurgles around
the pool. Swimming from birth in warm water is entirely natural. After all,
they’ve just spent nine months in the womb!
As well as being really good fun and energetic, structured lessons are a
wonderfully sociable activity, and classmates often become friends and a real
source of support.
The uniquely structured Water Babies programme is designed to make the
most of babies’ natural affinity with water, teaching water confidence and
safety techniques from birth. ‘With progressive training, babies can be taught
life saving skills such as turning onto their backs or, following a sudden
submersion, swimming to the nearest solid object,’ comments Caroline Angus,
director of Water Babies locally.
The Water Babies course teaches using voice commands. Learning to respond
to these is excellent for your baby’s mental development. Despite looking
gentle, the lessons provide your baby with a complete physical workout.
Studies have shown that participating babies have improved sleeping and
eating patterns – a definite bonus!
“Many parents find that becoming confident in water increases their confidence
on land. Others say the best thing is finding an activity that they and their
baby both adore. We’ve got the knowledge and experience to ensure our
parents and babies experience something truly extraordinary,” continues
Caroline. ‘As parents ourselves, we appreciate that this is one of the most
magical times in people’s lives and work incredibly hard to enhance it.
For further information, call 01206 841126, email
blastoff@waterbabies.co.uk or visit www.waterbabies.co.uk.
Birth & Beyond
BIRTH & BEYOND LISTINGS
BABY MASSAGE
Kindermusik Music and movement
with baby massage and signing. 0-18
months. Contact Kate 07905 675090
Baby Massage FREE 5 sessions
on Mondays from 1.15am. Absolute
Angels, Coggeshall 01376 562000
BABY GYM
Tiny Tumblers Age 18 months - 5
years. Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 10.3011.30am, Tuesdays 10.30 - 11.15am.
01206 844188
BABY & Toddler SHOW
Essex Baby & Toddler Show Offers,
discounts, demonstrations, workshops
and classes. Sunday 16th October from
10am-4pm. Five Lakes, Maldon.
www.essexbabyshow.co.uk
CLOTH NAPPIES
Essex Cloth Nappy Campaign Find
out more about cloth nappies and how
to join the nappy network. Call the
Cloth Nappy Helpline on
01245 437318 or go to
www.essexcc.gov.uk/nappies
music & movement
Dance Tots A fun introduction for
boys and girls to music, movement and
mime with Melody and Milligan Bear.
Debbie Millar School of Dance
01206 230806
READING
toys and soft furnishings for the
little ones in your life! Visit www.
pixiesplayroom.com or for a catalogue
email enquiries@pixiesplayroom.com
Dinky Boppers NEW! Introduce your
STOP SMOKING
HELP AND SUPPORT
Jo Jingles Fun & interactive music
Osborn & William Beautiful range
of toys, gifts and clothes for babies,
toddlers and children. High Street,
Dedham 01206 323172
Pixie’s Playroom Beautiful wooden
Colchester and District NCT If
you need pre/post-natal support from
feeding advice to homebirth information
or even just a cuppa, contact the NCT
on 0870 4214705 or to find out more
about the 6 week postnatal course call
0844 643 2148
Ormiston Children’s Centres
Offer baby groups in Colchester for
friendship, support and fun as your
baby grows and develops. For details
call 01206 861950
LEARn TO SWIM
Parent & Child Swimming Lessons
GIFTS
At First Strokes swim schools in
Billericay 0845 838 8954 and
JoJo Maman Bébé Offers
Water Babies Leisure World
competitively priced, fashionable
maternity wear, adorable children’s
clothes and a comprehensive collection
of nursery products, gifts & toys.
www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk
Water Babies Specialised swimming
lessons from birth to preschool age. For
details call 01206 841126, email
blastoff@waterbabies.co.uk or visit
www.waterbabies.co.uk
child to music & movement in a fun,
safe environment. SD Martial Arts
01206 860008
Stella on 01376 331574
Jo Jingles The country’s leading
See advert on page 6 or call
01206 250192
Music Classes Toddler music,
Thursday 9.15am. Toddler music,
Thursday 10.15am. Baby music,
Thursday 11.15am At St Peter’s Hall,
Coggeshall. Absolute Angels
01376 562000
PLAY
Parent & Toddler Fun Session 2
hours of fun for under 5s. Colchester
Leisure World 01206 282000
Bookstart Sing some rhymes and look
at books, meet other babies and their
grown ups at your local library. (Siblings
under 5 are welcome too.) For more
details see main advert on page 48.
Colchester and Tendring Stop
Smoking Service Start healthy – stay
healthy: free support to quit smoking.
Specialist pregnancy adviser available.
For help to quit: call 0800 731 2656 or
01206 545134
TREASURE BASKETS
Baby Eureka Celebrating 6 years of
treasure basket classes in Colchester.
With gentle musical games to entertain
and amaze your baby. Only £3.50 per
session. 01206 870150
Little Treasure Classes Treasure
Baskets Wed 9am. Heuristic Play
classes 10am. Early Montessori classes
11am. At Christ Church Coggeshall.
Absolute Angels 01376 562000
Little Treasures Classes for babies
on Wednesdays. 9.30am: 6-12mths
(treasure basket class). 10.30am: 1218mths (heuristic play class). 11.30am:
18-24mths (early Montessori class).
First session free. Wivenhoe Montessori
01206 827126
PRE/POST NATAL EXERCISE
Aqua Bump Works on gentle fitness
and gentle toning. Wednesday
8-8.40pm. Leisure World Colchester
01206 282000
Wellbeing
Getting the balance right
Children are not just getting taller, but heavier and fatter too. LouiseLangridge Brown of NHS South East Essex PCT gives the following
information on childhood obesity.
Statistics show that an alarming 1 in 3 school children are now
overweight or obese. This significantly increases their chances of
becoming overweight or obese adults, in addition, childhood obesity
increases the chances of developing chronic diseases including:
•
Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
•
Breathing problems such as sleep apnoea and asthma
•
Impaired fertility
•
Cardiovascular disease
•
High blood pressure or hypertension
•
Some cancers
•
Orthopaedic complications
between the amount of energy being consumed in food and drinks and the
amount of energy being used up in physical activity.
Foods providing 400kj energy
Misperceptions
There has been a lot of media reports about overweight children and the
images used to illustrate newspaper and TV reports are usually at the extreme
end of the weight spectrum. Such images of extreme obesity may distort
parents‘ perceptions of what constitutes “overweight”. Therefore parents of
overweight or mildly obese children may not identify their child as being at risk
because they compare favourably to extreme images seen in the media.
The trends in childhood obesity rates are a result of widening imbalance
Number of minutes to use 400kj energy:
BOYS
GIRLS
Sleeping
84
99
Walking
23
27
Swimming
17
21
Aerobics
16
14
Running
12
14
Mountain Biking
12
14
WELLBEING LISTINGS
practitioner offering anti-ageing and
ancillary aesthetic treatments. Line
reducing injections, dermal fillers, TCA
chemical peels, hyperhidrosis, semipermanent micro pigmentation. Fully
insured. 07885 629445
carolannmartin@btinternet.com
DENTISTRY
The Dental Studio Friendly staff,
free parking, flexible appointments.
Accepting new patients now! 01206
845891 www.the-dental-studio.com
DRAMA
Jollywood Players Training in
musical theatre for adults. Every
Monday from 7pm-9pm at Arena
Leisure Centre, Colchester. Call 01206
392467 or email: leigh@jollywood.tv
FIRST AID TRAINING
Childminding/Nursery/Early
Years/Parents/Epi-Pen Best prices,
Ofsted approved, enjoyable first aid
courses for individuals or groups.
Evenings, days or weekends.
01268 562848
www.pchfirstaidtraining.co.uk
How do we know if our child is above their ideal weight?
We can do this by working out the child’s body mass index (BMI) height weight.
The national child measurement programme (NCMP) measures and records
Reception and year 6 children’s heights and weights and feeds back the results
to parents whose child has a raised BMI for the age and height
If parents are ready to help their child become healthier and fitter and learn
how to manage their weight, they need to be able to talk sensitively and
openly about this issue. Parents can be apprehensive about raising the issue of
being overweight with their child for fear that it might hurt the child’s feelings,
affect their self-esteem or have a negative impact on the child’s eating habits.
The MEND programme is a healthy lifestyle programme for families that
teaches parents how to handle related sensitive issues. Parents/carers
sessions deal with all aspects surrounding the challenges these young people
have to face being above their ideal weight, educating parents on how to
tackle issues of low self esteem, bullying and comfort eating, offering the right
terminology to use when raising these subjects with their children.
Boxercise Is great for weight loss,
Leisure World Colchester’s
In addition to these activities they also take part twice a week in fun exercise
sessions. Parents report that after taking part in the MEND Programme their
children were fitter, happier and healthier and making those important healthier
choices for themselves.
coordination, balance and toning up in
fun classes. SD Martial Arts
01206 860008
Carol-Ann Martin experienced
Children often consume diets high in fat and sugar. This, coupled with the
increase in popularity of computer games and TV viewing, is a contributory
factor in the rising trend in obese children.
Children also gain a great deal from the programme, taking part in group
activities, learning why it is important to have a healthy lifestyle learning,
how to read food labels and being taught how to make healthy choices for
themselves.
FITNESS
BEAUTY TREATMENTS
2 squares of chunky milk chocolate • 1 medium banana • 1 thick slice of
wholemeal bread • 2/3rds of small packet of crisps • 3 large carrots
• 1 average glass semi skimmed milk
comprehensive aerobic workout
programme offers over 50 classes
a week including old favourites
Legs, Bums & Tums or Step, as
well as Yoga, Zumba, Pilates and
lots more. 01206 282000 www.
colchesterleisureworld.co.uk
SD Vibeworkz Just three 12 minute
workouts per week on the Vibration
Platform burns more fat than 3 hours
of conventional training! Call for more
details 01206 860008
If you would like to see what your child’s BMI is visit
www.mendprogramme.org - the online tool will do it for you.
MEND Courses are running at Leisure World, Colchester for 7-13 yr olds
on Wednesdays from 6-7pm and on Saturdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Contact Brett Gooch on 01206 282045 for more details.
For information of MEND Courses running in Clacton-on-Sea call
Kate French on 01255 206272.
Massage Therapy
Alice Webster Advanced and
Remedial Massage Therapist:
Injuries and chronic pain conditions,
myofascial release, pregnancy and
hot stone treatments. 07894 630450
energize@alicewebster.com
www.alicewebster.com
RELAXATION
Aqua Springs the ultimate health
spa experience. Saunas, steam room,
massage pools, salt inhalation room
and more. www.aqua-springs.co.uk
Clarice House Health Club, Day
Spa & Restaurant Relax and unwind
in sumptuous surroundings. Enjoy a
spa treatment or let your tension melt
away in the sauna - the choice is
yours! 01206 734301
www.claricehouse.co.uk
PCH First Aid Training
Philip provides friendly first aid to
Nurseries and Childminders with
prices considerably less than his
competitors, but still maintains
high standards.
A Member of the Institute for
Learning and qualified to teach
adults,his courses are OFSTED
approved. He can deliver the
course to your location or in
Wickford Essex, specialising
from individuals to large groups,
evenings, days or weekends.
For more information please
call 01268 562848 or visit
www.pchfirstaidtraining.co.uk
Wellbeing
Avoiding Tooth Decay - Advice from Sarah Redwood,
Dental Therapist at The Dental Studio
Children’s teeth need to be looked after to keep them healthy, this also gets
the child into good dental habits for life.
Food and drink that contains sugar can cause tooth decay. This includes
sweets, chocolate, biscuits, fruit juice, fizzy drinks and squash. Decay makes
holes in teeth that can become very painful and infected. Even milk teeth can
need fillings or even extracting at the dentist.
The more often sugar is in the mouth, the more likely teeth are to decay. To
avoid decay keep sugary food and drinks to mealtimes only and offer safe
snacks and drinks between meals.
Like sugary food, sweets, chocolate, juices, fizzy drinks and squash are best for
mealtimes or straight after a meal.
Babies and toddlers should ideally use a normal cup or trainer cup without a
valve by the age of 12 months. Bottles and cups with teats or valves (‘no spill’
cups) should not be used after the 1st birthday.
Don’t add sugar to children’s food or drink to avoid them developing a ‘sweet
tooth’.
Provide snacks that are safe for teeth between meals such as;
• Fresh fruit, vegetables or salad • Plain yoghurt with added fresh fruit
• Cubes of cheese • Crackers such as water biscuits, breadsticks, crispbreads
• Bread, toast, crumpets
Provide drinks that are safe for teeth between meals such as;
• Plain water
• Milk
Parents and carers should ask for sugar-free medicines when needed
especially for children who are
taking long-term medication
Remember, with sugar – the more
times a day, the more chance of
decay!
Keep sugary food and drink for
mealtimes.
For more information please
ask your dentist or call The
Dental Studio on 01206 845891
Book Reviews
Baby Play Day
CINDERELLA
An Art Deco Love Story
by Roger Priddy
rrp £7.99
www.priddybooks.com
by Lynn Roberts
I loved reading this book with my
5 month old Simon. Each page
had different textures and colours
which were used to explain a
different object. These varied
from flowers to trains to animals!
Simon especially loved the shiny
mirror page.
rrp £5.99 www.anovabooks.com
We thought this was a truly lovely
book. It was bright and colourful
with ‘awesome’ illustrations which
are a gentle introduction to the Art
Deco style.
We loved everything about it and I
would highly recommend to children
6-8 years.
The book is aimed at 0+ but
I think it could also be enjoyed for children up
to two years of age as there are lots of different
colours, textures and objects to learn about. Overall,
a wonderful first book for babies, the only thing I’d
change would be to make it longer!
Reviewed by Phoebe, aged 6, and her mum Rachel.
Reviewed by Simon, aged 5mths, and his mum Emily
Thank You For Looking After Our Pets
by Tim Hopgood rrp £5.99 www.timhopgood.com
This is a surprising tale, written as a series of notes from the owner
to the person who has agreed to look after the pets, while they are
away. The first task is to feed “Cuddles”, you then realise, as you
turn the page, these are no ordinary pets, as “Cuddles “is a crocodile!
The book then takes you through a series of surprising pets with
witty and funny captions. The pictures are bright and colourful and
Michael particularly liked the roaring lion! We made animal noises
and discussed the animals as we read along. I would recommend
this story for children of both pre-school and early school age. This is a fun
book that children will enjoy and adults will enjoy reading with them!
Reviewed by Michael Woods, aged 4, and his mum Louise.
Agatha parrot
- And the floating head
Unleashed
- A Life And Death Job
by Ali Sparkes
My Name Is Rose
by Sally Grindley
rrp £5.99
www.bloomsbury.com
If you wanted me to sum
it up in 3 words, I could:
heart-wrenching, tear-jerking,
amazing.
It is the story of a young Romani gypsy girl
called Rose, who, when a terrible accident kills
her parents and family, is left in hospital for
3 months. When she is better she is taken
to England by two people she doesn’t know.
She doesn’t speak English and is hated by
the daughter of her ‘rescuers’. Rose finds a
secret room with a piano, violin and other
instruments and she practices secretly.
Find out more by reading it!
Reviewed by Cicely Thomas, aged 12
rrp £5.99 www.oup.com
This book is about a girl called Lisa and her
friend Mia. Lisa can see dead people and can
hear them talking, Mia can do the same but to
do this she has to hold onto Lisa’s shoulder.
At the beginning you find out Lisa is kept in a
special house where no one can see her but
luckily everyone in the house is let out for one
week, normally Lisa
has to protect all
the ghosts but at
the end she has to
protect herself.
It took me a while
to get into the book,
but once you do it’s
scary and exciting!
by Kjartan Poskitt
rrp £5.99 www.egmont.co.uk
This book is funny and
unusual, it confuses you a bit.
It is about Agatha and her
friend who lost her head!
Agatha is 8 in this story so
is her friend, it starts very
informally and then it gets
more in to the story. This
book would be good for
children about 7 or 8.
I loved this book and I think
everyone else would like it
too.
I would give this book 9/10.
Reviewed by Evie Smith,
aged 8
I would give this
book 10/10.
Reviewed by Thea
Smith, age 10
All of the books reviewed on this page are available to win on our website www.kidaround.biz and you can see
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CAT RESCUE CENTRE
Crescent Cat Rescue Cats and kittens
always in need of good, loving homes.
Viewings by appointment only.
www.crescentcatrescue.org.uk
EDUCATION
TBG Learning FREE numeracy, literacy
and IT courses; vocational courses for
16-18 year olds. To find out more call
Louise on 01206 366341
FAMILY LAW
Fisher Jones Greenwood One of the
largest family law providers in East
Anglia offering divorce, mediation,
residence, contact, adoption and child
protection advice. 01206 578282
GIFTS
JoJo Maman Bébé offers
competitively priced, fashionable
maternity wear, adorable children’s
clothes and a comprehensive collection
of nursery products, gifts & toys.
www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk
Little Impressions Beautiful hand
made plaster cast impressions of your
child’s hands/feet beautifully framed in
solid oak. Call Susie on 01376 571511
Osborn & William Party bags!
Thousands of little toys and sweets DIY or they’ll do it for you. High Street,
Dedham 01206 323172
Pixie’s Playroom
Beautiful wooden toys and soft
furnishings for the little ones in your
life! Visit www.pixiesplayroom.com or
for a catalogue email
enquiries@pixiesplayroom.com
Usborne Books Place an order, host a
party or get paid to party!
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KITCHEN MAKEOVER
Update your kitchen Repainting and
updating wooden kitchens. A whole new
look without breaking the bank! Prodec
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LABELS
Ribbon and Label Supplies Sew-
in, iron-on and self-adhesive name
labels for your family. To withstand
BS washing standards. 07545 548095
www.ribbonandlabelsupplies.co.uk
MEDIATION
Essex Mediation Mediation can help
you sort out the practical and financial
arrangements you need to make when
you are divorcing or separating. 01245
492200 www.essexmediation.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHY
Little Smilers Photography
You can sell personal items for FREE on
this page - see coupon below for more
details.
PhotoSomething Photography &
white with pink trim. 9 rooms plus
attic. Has some furniture, dolls and
accessories. Fair/good condition. £100
ono. 07769 340537
Design Studio. Friendly and enjoyable
experience for all the family. Creative
results you will love. 01206 577456
www.photosomething.com
SWIMMERS EAR PROTECTION
Absolute Hearing Care provides
Parenting courses
Empowered Parenting Course giving
you and your child a headstart. Five
week evening courses run throughout
the year at Absolute Angels Nursery in
Coggeshall. 01376 564392
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Tin Can Alley Shooting game with ‘tin
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