Spring 2011

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GRAPEVINE

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“If you listen closely, you can hear the whispers in the forest…”

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rience creati ng the most amazing

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music, a fully interacti ve studio

based woodland scene, complete

with trees, giant mushroom and

rock pool, your children are in their

own litt le worlds creati ng beauti ful expressions as they search for

Tinker Bell in the trees, smell the magical fl owers and make friends

with the litt le forest creatures.

Mark holds special days where spaces are limited to the chosen

few who register their details through his website www.mark-

bushkesphotography.com. For everybody that visits the site and

registers their details through March and April, they will receive a

surprise bonus fairy magic gift aft er their shoot.

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Health

Does your child suffer from ear infections each year?Middle ear infecti ons are very common in children. Your child will start with a runny nose or cough, and then develop earache, fever, irritability and/or a discharge of fl uid from the ear. Someti mes ear infecti ons only get diagnosed when the doctor is examining the ears for other reasons.

Parents should give Ibuprophen / Paracetamol for pain or fever. Someti mes a hot water bott le wrapped in a towel placed against the ear also helps to relieve pain. Your child should not go swimming unti l the ear infecti on has responded to treatment. Do not try to clean out the ears with cott on buds, even if there is discharge from the ear. What you cannot wipe away with a clean, damp cloth should be left alone.

Consult your doctor if:

• your child complains of an earache or if an infant pulls at their ears

• your child has a fever of over 37.8 °C

• you noti ce any swelling behind the ear

• the symptoms are not improved within 72 hours aft er starti ng treatment, as a more serious infecti on may be developing.

One of the main problems with ear infecti ons is that fl uid builds up behind the eardrum, and someti mes this fl uid persists even aft er the infecti on has responded to treatment. Fluid in the ears aff ects hearing, and if hearing loss persists for long periods it can aff ect both your child’s speech development and their behaviour.

Ear infecti ons may have to be treated with anti bioti cs. We fi nd decongestant medicati ons are of only limited help.

Either of our doctors or our paediatrician can assist with treati ng ear infecti ons in children. If your child suff ers from frequent, recurring ear infecti on the doctor will investi gate for a potenti al underlying cause.

Kathrin Herbst, Practi ce Secretary, Richmond Practi ce, Private Doctors’ Service, Roseneath, Mount Ararat Road (cnr Paradise Road), Richmond upon Thames, TW10 6PATell: 020 8940 5009 fax: 020 8439 9185 www.richmondpracti ce.co.uk

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Speech & Language

Associati on for Speech and Language Therapists in

Independent Practi ce, www.helpwithtalking.com

Carers Support

BREAK, holidays and respite for children and carers with

special needs, 01263 822161

Kingston Carers Network, support and advice,

020 30312757

Richmond Crossroad, caring for carers, 020 8831 6088

First Aid Training

Baby Steps, First Aid courses, Telephone: 07796 942271

Earthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Baby Resuscitati on,

Childhood Illness & Accidents, Kew,

020 8940 0888

First Aid Basics, 020 8398 1428

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

020 7348 7117

Safe and Sound, Paediatric First Aid Courses,

020 8445 8998

St Johns Ambulance, 020 7258 7014

Health / Community

Child & Family HealthRichmond Practi ce, Private Doctors’s Service, Telephone: 020 8940 5009 www.richmondpracti ce.co.uk

The Asthma Society, 0800 121 62 44

Family SupportBullyingonline, www.bullying.co.uk

Childrens Informati on Service, Richmond, 020 8831 6088

Family Support Services, Kingston, 020 8547 6524

Magic Roundabout, advice & info on family issues, 020 8974 9252

Mortlake Family Support centre, 020 8876 7294

REACT (Rapid Eff ecti ve Assistance for Children with potenti ally Terminal illness), 020 8940 2575

The Parent Practi ce, parenti ng courses, Wimbledon, 020 8673 3444

Behaviour ConsultantsCope Consultants, 020 8763 1707

The New Learning Centre, 020 7794 0321

Youth ServicesRelaTeen, counsellors for 11-18yrs, 020 8549 3318

Fostering & Adopti onKingston Adopti on Service, Adopti on advice and support, Telphone: 020 8547 5004

Kingston Family Placement Team, adopti on services, 020 8547 6042

Nati onal Fostering Agency, 01895 200300

Richmond council adopti on service, 020 8891 7754

Bereaved ParentsBarnardos, 020 8551 0011

Saying Goodbye Service, Kingston, 020 8547 1552

Special needsCope Consultants, 020 8763 1707

Everyday Angels, Special Needs Care, 01932 234 410

Richmond Advice and Informati on on Disability RAID 020 8831 6070

New Learning Centre, 020 7794 0321

Posti vely Downs, 0844 288 4800

Three Wings Trust, supporti ng families with special needs, 0208 831 6175

Information checked 18/2/11

Activities for BabiesBaby Sensory, Mondays in Teddington Baptist Church, 07951535734www.babysensory.comteddington@babysensory.co.uk

Twinke Toes Ballet, classes for babies and toddlers from 6 months, Richmond areas, 07813 741 189

Bea’s Baby Music, Babies - 6 yesr, 020 8670 9378

The Crafty Cafe, Babies footprints on pottery, Tel: 020 8390 1999

Gymboree, Wandsworth, tel 020 8870 0011

Jiggle & Jam, Baby & Toddler Music SW19, Telephone: 07951 573 928

Little Frogs, sensory play classes, Teddington and Kew, 079507794866

Monkey MusicMusic classes (3 mnths- 4 yrs)Telephone: 020 8764 5185

Sign and Bond, 020 8673 7564.

Sing And Sign, 020 8755 2885

Tiny Talk, 020 8339 3711

Advice, Information and supportYummy Baby GroupSleep, Nutrition, Super Nanny07872030206www.yummybabygroup.co.ukhannah@yummybabygroupco.uk

Baby Steps, Weaning to Solids course, 07796 942771

Eating for Pregnancy, telephone Advice Line, 0845 130 3646

La Leche League, breastfeeding helpline, 0845 1202918

Millpond, Children’s Sleep Clinic, 020 8444 0040

Parenting Steps, Parenting support, Telephone: 07732 540271

Rowan Perkin, parent coach, 07801 414435

The National Childbirth Trust0870 444 8707

Antenatal Ante/postnatal & Pilates 1:1 or classes, Wimbledon Women’s Health PhysioTel: 020 8946 8561 www.suelewisantenatal.co.uksuelewisantenatal@hotmail.com

Annabel Hargrave YogaBirthAntenatal yoga classes Telephone: 07817931571

Birthing pool hire, 01306 888327

Birth preparation courses with active birth teacher, New Malden, 0208 395 9435

Birthworks Birthing Pools, 01252 821706

Earthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Kew, Tel: 020 8940 0888Web: www.earth-life.co.uk

Emma Furr, Maternity Refl exology 0208 4049431

Liz Evans Therapies, pregnancy therapies, Tel: 07875 368 646

Private Antenatal Courses, Midwife Led, Kingston, 020 8949 9040

Rowan Perkin, pregnancy massage and hypnobirthing, 07801 414435

Shiva Health, Yoga & Holistic Therapies, Kingston, 208 549 8637

The Midwifery Practice 07905 326705

Women’s Ultrasound Centre, Wimbledon, 020 7636 6765

Baby Massage & Cranial TherapyAngela Yates Baby Massage, Wandsworth, tel 020 7573 5264

Baby Massage,Barnes, tel 020 8876 9897

Baby Steps, fi rst Aid, Baby Massage and Weaning courses at home and at local venues,Telephone: 07796 942771

Baby Yoga & Rhythm Kids (music & movment classes) in Wimbledon. 07951 573 928

Camilla Plows Baby Massage, Battersea, tel 020 7350 2228

Certifi ed Infant Massage Instructor, tel 07929 207 799

Chiropractic Care For Everyone, Barnes, tel 020 8878 7887

Koala Therapies, baby massage, Surbiton & Kingston, 07908 748 187

Lavender Therapies, Hampton, 020 8941 6447

Massagebaby, 020 8893 9491

Mum and Baby Yoga, Earthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Kew, Tel: 020 8940 0888Web: www.earth-life.co.uk

Nargis Ahmed Osteopath, cranial osteopathy for mother and baby, 0208 943 1728

Physio For All, Battersea, 020 7228 2714

Rowan Perkin, baby massage, refl exology and yoga, 07801 414435

Shiva Health, Yoga & Holistic Therapies, Kingston. Baby massage & refl exology courses, craniosacral therapy, 0208 549 8637

SunBeam Baby Massage, Wimbledon, 020 8542 6884

Tender Touch, Baby massage courses Twickenham and Richmond, 07749 785794

The Daybrook Road Osteopathic Clinic, Merton Park, 020 8542 8596

Vanessa Emery CIMI, baby massage, 020 8874 4039

Vie Health Baby Massage, Aid wind/colic,bonding,sleep! Tel: 07723 091 055

Antenatal / Postnatal Exercise / YogaAnte/postnatal & Pilates 1:1 or classes, Wimbledon Women’s Health Physio, 20 8946 8561 www.suelewisantenatal.co.uksuelewisantenatal@hotmail.com

Annabel Hargrave YogaBirthAntenatal yoga classes Telephone: 07817931571

Appleyoga, Wimbledon, 020 8788 8892

Antenatal yoga, Earthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Kew, Tel: 020 8940 0888

Around Birth, postnatal, mother and baby yoga, tel 020 7274 3968

BatterseaYoga, Pregnancy & Baby Yoga & more!Telephone: 0207 978 7995

Bodyfl ow, Pilates and Yoga in your own home, tel 020 7736 0017

Buggyfi t Postnatal ExerciseKingston: 07759 515901Richmond: 07909 874890Wimbledon: 07941 851 778

Fit by nature, buggyfi t classes, 07909 874890

Latino Bambino, keep fi t and bond with your baby whilst dancing to Latin Rythms, 07961 838349

Mum2b Ltd, personal home trainer, tel 07814 004501

Mums in Shape, 020 8873 7441

Newborn Fitness, 07884 497828

No More Excuses, 700 340 1287

Optimum Vitality, fi tness with Baby, Personal Training (baby comes too!), 07718 355244

Postnatal Exercise Classes, Midwife run in Kingston, 07905 934005

Pilates Classes, 020 7223 3039

Pushbabies, Barnes, 020 8563 9704

Shiva Health, Post-natal yoga for mums & babies, pregnancy yoga, pregnancy relaxation classes, 0208 549 8637

The Personal Training Centre, Kids come too, Teddington, 020 8943 5353

Yoga for Pregnancy, New Malden, 020 8395 9435

Yoga for Pregnancy, Wimbledon, 020 8287 5411

Sue Lewis, Women’s Health Physio, postnatal exercise and Pilates classes for Pelvic core, 020 8946 8561

The Vitality Centre, Yoga & Pilates for new mums, 020 8871 4677.

NappiesKingston & Merton Real Nappy Network, 07949 628148

The Green Baby Store, Richmond (Summer only), 020 8940 8255

The Nappy Lady, real nappy advice, 0845 456 2441

The Natural Baby Company 01983 810925

TreeHugger Mums, 0845 6443684

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Party VenuesAvondale Gym Club, Surbiton, 020 8399 3386

Battersea Park Zoo, 0845 6016679

Bullen Hall, Hampton Wick, 020 8831 6108

Charrington Bowl, indoor bowling, Surbiton020 8337 2696

Children’s Parties at Central London Golf, Tooting,020 8871 0485

Colourhouse Children’s Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills, 020 8640

5111

David Lloyd Centre, Raynes Park, 020 8543 8020

Eddie Katz, Putney and Wimbledon, 0845 201 1268

Greenacres Kids Cafe, Hampton, 020 8941 8608

Hampton and Richmond Borough Football Club 020 8941 2838

KraftyKidz, private party venue, craft/magic/toy parties available, 020 8892 5577

Lloyds Lanes, Raynes Park 020 8544 9965

Lollipop Club, kew,

020 8332 7436

Marble Hill Playcentres, 0208 8914930 / 0641

Murray Park Hall, Kneller Road, Whitton, 020 8831 6108

Open Door Community Centre, Wimbledon, 020 8871 8174

Playball GB Ltd, 07717 721231

Pottery Café, Twickenham020 8744 3000

Putney Leisure Centre, 020 8785 0388

Roehampton Recreation Centre, 020 8785 0535

Surbiton Library Hall, 020 8547 6418

The Greenwood Centre, Hampton Hill, 020 8979 9662

The Little Gym, Hampton Hill, 020 8977 0099

The White House, Hampton, 020 8979 1884

Tudor Drive Library Hall, 020 8547 6418

Tiffi n Sports Centre, 0208 541 3972

Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330

Whitton Sports Centre, 020 8898 7795

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747

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Party Time

Bingo (7yrs+)

If you have never tried this game at a birthday party you will be amazed at how much the children enjoy it. Inexpensive Bingo sets are generally available in toy stores and books of Bingo ti ckets can usually be obtained at stati oners. You will need to make sure that you have enough pencils or pens for each child to have one and away you go. Most Bingo ti ckets are double sided so you can play two complete games. You call out the numbers and award the prize to the fi rst child to correctly cross off all of theirs. You can add extra excitement by choosing a winning line to try for fi rst before going for the full card.

Limbo (7yrs+)

The children take turns in trying to get under a bar without dislodging it or touching the fl oor with any-thing other than their feet. A bamboo cane is good because light and can’t hurt anyone. Two adults can hold the bar and lower it for each round. Allow the children to have a few practi ce goes with the bar at diff erent heights and then line them up for the Limbo contest. Each ti me a round is completed the sti ck comes down a notch unti l you start to catch people out. These children then sit in front of the Limbo set to act as judges unti l a winner is found. If you get down to only a few children and on the next go they are all caught then the competi ti on is a draw.

Memory Game (7yrs+)

This is a game which could be played in teams but is probably more fun on an individual basis. Prior to the party fi nd about twenty suitable items which will fi t on a large tray. The children sit on the fl oor or round a table and the tray is placed in front of them. They are aloud to view the contents for a minute or two and then the tray is removed. Each child is given a piece of paper and something to write with. They have to put their name at the top and write down as many of the items as they can remember from the tray inside a given ti me span. When the ti me is up the papers are collected in and checked against the tray. The winner is the one who remembered the most items. If you wish you can let the children mark each others papers.

Odds & Evens

The children dance or jump around to music and when it stops they have to choose a side of the room to stand on. Let’s say the left hand side is

designated the “odd” side and the right hand side “even”. Once they have made up their minds a dice is thrown. If it lands on an odd number all the “odds” are out and if it is an even number the “evens” are out. The remainder of the children play on, choosing odds or evens each ti me the music stops, unti l a winner is found.

Over and Under (team game)

The children are divided into two or more teams depending on numbers. The team members stand behind each other and each leader is given a balloon. The balloon must be passed down the line by going over the lead-ers head to the next child who passes it through their legs to the next one who in turn passes it over their head. In this way the balloon travels down

the line to the last child who runs round to the front and starts again. This conti nues unti l the team leader is back at the front with the winning team being the fi rst ones to fi nish.

Number 6

Required are 6 sheets of A4 paper with the number 1 - 6 writt en large, music and a large Dice. Place the sheets round the room allowing enough room for children to stand near them. Play the music for 10-15 seconds during which ti me the kids should choose a number and stand by it. They are not allowed to chose number 6. Once the music has stopped and all children are by a number, throw the dice. Anyone on that

number is out and goes to the number 6. If 6 is thrown then everyone is back in the game. If no one is on the thrown number just carry on. A small prize for the winners goes down well.

Knight Of The Castle

Required are 1 blindfold, 2 chairs and an infl atable hammer or similar (“sword”). Place 1 child in the centre of the two chairs. Explain the chairs are the gate to a castle and your bold knight is the guardian of the gate. He/she (birthday girl/boy to start) has to stop anyone getti ng through by touching them with the “sword”. Give them the “sword”, and then blind-fold them. Everyone sits down in front of the chairs and the knight and only go when told to. This stops the wild stampede. One at a ti me they try to pass the knight and anyone touched by the “sword” has to go back and try again. Once through they sit down on the other side. When fi nished let the knight pick the next guardian. The game can be made easier and harder by increasing or decreasing the space between the chairs.

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Party EntertainersBirthday Dreams, Kids party organisers with their own venue in Islington. Telephone: 0207 700 2525 www.birthdaydreams.co.ukinfo@birthdaydreams.co.uk

First Class Football PartiesThe very best in football parties for 4-12 year olds. Tel: 07929 861394www.fi rstclassfootball.cominfo@fi rstclassfootball.com

Science Wizards,We offer hands on Science Parties to be enjoyed by children, Tel: 08456521215

www.allsortsoffun.co.ukPirate, Knight, Spy parties07845 320001

www.angelfaces.net, award winning face painting, balloon modeling... Tel: 07802 842446

Backfl ip performers, learn gymnastic skills and have fun, 07806 631 731

BILLY BONKERS CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER, Magic Show& mini discos, Tel 01784 454111

A touch of Clay, Pottery and craft studio, Tel: 07796878371

Captain Cutlass pirate, Puppets, parachutes & Discos 3-12yrs, 020 8677 1667

Cat’s Grin Theatre Company, for parties and schools, 4-11yrs, 01932 867698

Cookies Kitchen, Clubs, parties,workshops, Tel: 07748 715644

Crazy Hazy Childrens Entertainer, Disco and Games, Tel: 01932 788801

Froggle the Clown, 0845 0504509

Girly Gang Makeovers, 020 8337 5495 / 01883 621326

Gymboree Play and Music, St Margarets, Richmond under 6yrs, 0208 607 9995

Gymboree Play and Music, Surbiton, 020 8398 9360

Gymboree Play and Music, Wimbledon, 0208 946 0400

JabberJacks, West Surrey, 18mnths-8Yrs, 020 3185 1003

Jolly Dolly’s Magic and Disco Parties 4-8yrs, 01932 222432

Jumping Beans, Fun parties for under 6Yrs, 020 8287 3402

Mad Science Birthday Parties, have a blast, 0845 330 1881

Makeover Magic, girls 6-16yrs, 01737 832656

Mini Makeovers, 020 8398 0107

Mr Trickey, Magic, Balloons, Disco, Comedy, 020 8337 7746

Party Parcels, complete makeovers for girls aged 6 to 16, 01737 832656

Pipsqueaks Music Classes & Parties, Music classes & parties, Tel: 07745 852836

Pottery and craft studio, 0208 398 6681

Sima’s Action Kids, structured fun and fi tness for all, 07956 993439

Smarty Paints Pottery Studio, Parties from Age 5 up, Tel: 020 8772 8702

Suzbags o fun crafts and bears Craft and bear making parties. Tel: 01276 453925

Tom Foolery, 01903 815728 / 07870 595497

Tumble Tots 2-7yrs, 020 8944 8818

Twizzle Parties, 020 8789 3232

w4artclub, Arts and Crafts Parties, Tel 077 8959 9931

www.LittleCooks.org.ukBespoke cooking parties and classes for children of all ages Liz 07817 400 198 liz@littlecooks.org.ukwww.familygrapevine

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Nannies & Au Pairs

The London Nanny Company, we are a professional and friendly childcare agency. Tel: 020 73610011 www. londonnannycompany.co.ukinfo@londonnannycompany.co.uk

Enchanted Childcareyour local nanny agency01883 330899www.enchantedchildcare.com

ABC Au Pairs, 020 8771 1918

Abbeville Nannies, 020 7627 3352

Absolute Childcare, 020 8288 1807

Absolutely Au Pairs, 020 8835 8594

After School Nannies020 8871 2211

Alice Nannies, 0845 8887 771

A-One Au Pairs & Nannies,0800 298 8807

Applejack Nannies Ltd 020 8878 5778

Au Pairs by Pebbles, 0870 066 4743

BB’s Au Pairs and Nannies, 020 8480 9461

Buttons, Qual Nannies Full/part+Temp Wimbledon & Surrey 0845 873 7010

Cherry Blossom Childcare, 01483 725623

Childcare International Ltd, 020 8906 3116

Euro Pair Agency, 020 8421 2100

Everyday Angels, Special Needs Care, 020 8785 5600

Gina’s Nannies, Wimbledon, 020 8542 7503

HandiHelps Ltd, Nanny, Cleaner & Housekeeper, 020 8386 8333

Hungarian Au Pair Agency 020 8399 8663

Imperial Nannies,020 7795 6220

Larah Au-Pairs, help with housework and childcare, EST 1984, 01932 341704

Maternal Response, maternity nurses, emergency childcare 0845 838 2885

Maternally Yours Nannies 020 7795 6299

Millenium Aupairs and Nannies 020 8241 9752

Mini-Tots Nanny Agency 07810 771940

Nannies In London, 020 8785 5755

Nannies Unlimited, Tel: 020 8788 9640

Night Nannies, overnight care of babies, Tel: 07800 843618

Occasional and Permanent Nannies, 020 7225 1555

Peek a Boo Childcare, 020 7600 9880

Simply Childcare, 020 7701 6111

Surrey Childcare, 020 3343 8451

The London Nanny Company 020 7368 1603

The Nanny Agency, 0845 2606 360

The Nannysharers, 020 8789 9556

Tel: Tinies Childcare, 020 8642 8866

TLC Nannies, 01737 850212

Nannies & Au Pairs

Enchanted Childcarewww.enchantedchildcare.com01883 330890

Home Organisers emergency help service including babysitting, 01932 844321

In Trust Babysitting Service, 020 8395 0796

Lucy Locket Babysitting Register 020 8392 0121

Maternal Response, maternity nurses, emergency childcare,

0845 838 2885

Nannies Unlimited, Tel: 020 8788 9640

Richmond Childminding Group 0208 891 6090

Simply Childcare, 020 7701 6111

Sitters, The babysitting service 0800 38 900 38

Surrey Childcare, babysitting service available, 020 3343 8451

Babysitting / Childminding Do’s and Dont’s to Employing a NannyWhen you fi rst decide to employ a nanny it can feel a bit strange. You may feel guilty for leaving your child or even jealous of some-one else looking aft er them. However, when you fi nd the right nanny, it came make it an extremely benefi cial experience for you and your children. There are however some crucial do’s and dont’s to remember.

Do...

•Leave your nanny a kitt y so they can pay for playgroups, acti viti es and extra food, etc. and top this up frequently. If you want to keep an eye on what is spent, ask for receipts.

•Discuss problems straight away. Don’t let it carry on for a long period as it will be harder for them to change.

•Let them know if anyone unexpected is coming to the house that they will need to deal with.

•Remember that a nanny has their own life. Don’t expect them to baby sit at a few hours’ noti ce.

•Pay them on ti me, provide them with payslips and review their salary on an annual basis.

•Appreciate your nanny, remember a good nanny is hard to fi nd.

Don’t...

•Ring every few hours to check how everything is going, as they will feel that you don’t trust them.

•Assume they will know what you want doing and how to do it

•Be late home, or if you are going to be, ring and let them know

•Worry that your child will get more att ached to your nanny than to you. Children always know who their parents are and if your child likes being with the nanny be reassured that they are happy with the situati on.

Nannies & Au Pairs

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Nanny Payroll Services

Nanny Tax, 0845 226 2204

Nanny Pay, 01883 330890

Taxing Nannies, Nanny Payroll Service, 020 8882 6847

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Holidays

How about trying something unusual for your next holiday or short break? Why not escape in a

VW campervan and explore Devon and Cornwall and give your children the taste of freedom and

excitement you enjoyed on your own childhood holidays. O’Connors Campers, based in sunny Devon,

has a range of 15 vintage VW Campervans ranging from 2 to 6 berth and in a choice of gorgeous

colours. The vans come fully equipped with fridge, sink, cooker, mains hook up an awning, which

att aches to the van, cycle rack, cooking equipment, everything you could possibly need down to extra

outdoor table and chairs; so while your children play in the open air, you can enjoy the sunset with

that chilled glass of wine. O’Connors Campers can provide you with local’s insider info about secret

beaches, hidden pubs, great campsites, good places to eat, walks, great fi shing spots and fab days out.

Visit www.oconnorscampers.co.uk or call Zoe on 01837 659599

Baby Sensory launches at Eddie Catz Putney on Thursday mornings from

10.45am-11.30amfor babies from Birth to 13 months

Baby Sensory supports parents with the learning and development of their babies from an early age.

Each session provides hundreds of simple activities that are fun for babies and parents.

Bookings: Kasia Sipowska Mob 07966080805

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What’s On

Holiday ActivitiesAlbany Park Canoe & Sailing Centre, a wide variety of watersports on off er for adults & age 8+, Tel: 020 8549 3066

Artabugs and W4ART, 2-teens, Chiswick, 0208 995 7672

Adventure and Computer Holidays Ltd, 4-14yrs, 01306 711005

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

All 4 Kids Workshop Theatre Camp, Kingston, 07876 254691

Barracudas, Twickenham & Wimbledon, 0845 1235299

Camp Beaumont, Wimbledon 3-15yrs, 01263 823000

David Lloyd Playscheme, Raynes Park, 020 8543 8020

Drama Circle, Twickenham, 07971 231187

Esporta, Kingston, 5 - 11Yrs 020 8481 6000

Explore learning, 020 8979 7117

Explore Learning aft er school english & Maths, Merton 020 8540 7355

Fit for Sport Kids camps 3-14Yrs, Teddington, 0845 4563233

Funhouse club at Kingsmeadow Centre, 5-12 yrs, 020 8547 2198

Greenacres, Hampton 3-7Yrs, 020 8941 8608

Holiday Play Scheme, Kingston Children’s informati on service 020 8547 6582

Kids Works, Soccer camps, Sheen, 5-11yrs, 020 8755 1583

Kingfi sher kids Club holiday childcare and fun, 4-12yrs, 0845 643 5604

Loli PomPom, drama Club, 07723 387076

Mad Science, Have a Blast 4-11yrs, Teddington, 020 8977 2311

Maggie & Rose, 020 7371 2200

Malden Centre Play Scheme, New Malden, 020 8336 7770

Mucky Pups Twickenham,07950 291012

PGL Acti vity Holidays, 08700 507507

Playball GB Ltd, 07717 721231

Refugee Acti on Playscheme, Kingston Fairfi eld South, 020 8547 0115

Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 01932 875138

Sti tch Club, Twickenham & Kingston, 0845 838 7211

Summer Morzine acti vity holiday, 01932 837639

Supercamps, Wimbledon, Twickenham, 01235 832222

The Chill Out Zone, 9-14 Year Old, Twickenham, 020 8894 1154

The Litt le Gym, Hampton Hill020 8977 0099

The Village School of dance, summer school, 07795 380528

Tiffi n Sports Centre, 0208 541 3972

Tolworth Recreati on Centre Sportscene, 5-13 yrs, 020 8391 7910

Whizzkidz, Ham and Kingston 020 8893 4250

Wimbledon Leisure Centre. 020 8542 1330

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, Daycamp 5-12yrs, 020 8296 9747

YMCA Wimbledon, Daycamp 5-12yrs 020 8542 9055

They’ll be plenty to do at Eddie Catz over the long

Easter Holidays! Among other acti viti es on

off er are:

Come join The Animal Man Experi-ence with Nick Spellman where chil-dren will interact and learn about live animals ranging from birds of prey, invertebrates, repti les through to a variety of mammals. He’ll be showing at all Eddie Catz sites.

In Putney join Theatrebugs (11-13 April) for a drama workshop and Cookie Crumbles (14 April) for a morning of Easter Chocolate cookery.

April 29th – the Royal Wedding Day – will be Prince & Princesses Party Day at all Eddie Catz sites! Come dressed as your favourite princess and enjoy face painti ng, acti viti es and a live broadcast of the Royal Wedding.

BIG 5KM Run for Barnardo’sSign up for Barnardo’s Big 5km, a 5km fun run taking

place in London’s beauti ful Victoria Park in March 2011

Get the whole family involved with a 1km kids run before the main event.

Everyone who takes part will be awarded with a shiny Big 5km medal and

an eco-friendly cott on Big 5km goody bag.

Full informati on and online registrati on at www.big5km.co.uk

What’s On

EASTER EVENTS

Easter Fun DayKingston 6 April. Old London Road. Easter egg hunt and street entertainment.

Easter ExtravaganzaClapham Common Clapham, 6-9 April from noon-9.45pm

Irvin Family fun day7 April from 2-5pm With easy access to The Boat Race’s fi nish line at Chiswick Bridge, all the family can enjoy a day out at the newly restored Dukes Meadow Band Stand. Organ-ised by the Thames 21 and Dukes Meadows Trust chariti es, acti viti es will include a performance by the Fulham Brass Band, Boat Race themed art workshops, a funfair and hot air balloon display.

London Wetland Centre will be holding Easter art classes for children and there’ll be a special Egg Watch in which visitors can see ducklings hatch. 5 to 8 April 2007.Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, SW13. 020 8409 4400 or visit www.wwt.org.uk

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Toddlers Mon amAvondale Gym Club, Surbiton, drop-in, 10am-12noon, 020 8399 3386

Cambrian Playgroup, Richmond 10-12noon, 020 8948 3351

Dads & Litt luns Christ the King Ch Hall Wimbledon Park, 0208 870 1403

Gems, Richmond, 9.30-11.00,020 8404 1112

German Deutsche Playgroup Ham Mondays 10.15am-12noon020 8332 1036

Kinston United Reformed Church, Parent and Toddler, 10 - 12 during term ti me Contact 020 8286 9370

Oasis Toddler Group, Colliers Wood, 10-11.30, 020 8288 8866

Parent and Toddler, Salvati on Army, Twickenham, 020 8898 1301

SallyAnn Toddler Group, Wimbledon 020 8542 4197

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

The Garden Hall, St Mary’s, Wimbledon, 9.30-11am, 020 8946 7057

Toddlers Mon pmETNA, East Twickenham 2-4.30pm term ti me, 020 8892 3676

Methodist Church Hall, Whitt on, 1.30-3.30pm 020 8894 3123

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

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

Pip and Jims Toddler Group, Kerswell Hall, Whitt on, 1pm-3pm, 020 8894 9685

Toddlers Tues amBusy Bees, Teddington Bapti st Church 2 1/2yrs + 10.-11.30 020 8977 8000

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

Crane Community Centre, The meadway, Twickenham 10.30-11.45, 020 8898 8236

Fairfi eld Playbox, Kingston, from 10-11.30am, 020 8546 3213

Kiddy Winks, Raynes Park methodist church, 9.30-11.00, 020 8946 1353

Kinston United Reformed Church, Parent and Toddler, term ti me, 020 8286 9370

Litt le Fish, Teddington 10-11.30am 020 8977 1415

Monkey Business, Christchurch Hall, 2, Cott enham Park Road, Wimbledon, 12.30pm, 07904217854

Oasis Group, Surbiton Methodist Church, 10-11.30am, 020 8391 4033

Open Door, Teddington Bapti st Church 10.-11.30, 020 8977 8000

Playwell Toddler Group, Merton Park Bapti st Church, 020 8644 5454

Scallywags, 10-11.45am, St Mary’s Church, Merton Park, 020 8542 5086

Scamps Toddler Group, 07963 731548

Scribblers, Hampton Methodist Church, Percy Rd, 9.30-11.15 07812 170049

St Augusti nes Church, Childminders group, Whitt on 9.15-11.15pm, 020 894 3764

Teddington Methodist under 3’s, 9.30am-11.30am, 020 8943 2868

The White House Childminders Drop In, Hampton, 9.30 to 11.30, 020 8979 1884

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

Toy Box, Raynes Park, 10-12pm,020 8715 0106

Toddlers Tues pmHampton Hill Playcentre Drop in, 1pm-3pm, 020 8941 3447

The Children’s Garden, Twickenham, 1.45-3.30pm, 020 8968 4605

Whitt on Bapti st Church, 1.30-3.30pm 020 8894 9839

Toddlers Wed amAll Saints Parent and Toddler Group, Hampton 9.30-11.30am, 020 8979 4799

Avondale Gym Club, Surbiton, drop-in, 10am-12noon, 020 8399 3386

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

Church Mice, Teddington 9.30-11.30am, 020 8943 2262

Kinston United Reformed Church, Parent and Toddler, 10 - 12 during term ti me Contact 020 8286 9370

Litt le Angels Mother & Toddler Group 9-11am, Tooti ng, 020 8675 9615

Litt le Laughs, Richmond 10.30-12noon, 020 8940 1551

Litt le Souls, St Margarets, Richmond 10-11.30am, 020 8891 6820

Murray Park Hall, Whitt on, 10-12am, 020 8898 0962

Natt er & Nippers FREE 0-2yrs Canbury park, 07771 992287

NCT Baby and Toddler Group, South Wimbledon, 10-12pm

Playti me, Raeburn Hall, Elgar Ave, Tolworth, 020 8399 3926

Scamps Toddler Group, 07963 731548

Surbiton children’s centre Nursery, 9.15-11.15, 020 8390 2555

Teddington Methodist under 3’s, 9.30am-11.30am, 020 8943 2868

Twickenham Green Toddlers, 9.30-11.30am, 020 8898 2194

Twiglets, Queens Rd, Wimbledon, 10-11.30am. Queue for ti cket from 9.10am, 020 8947 1859

Toddlers Wed pmChuppa Chups Spanish Playgroup, Twickenham, 3.30-6.30pm, 020 8892 3902

Crane Community Centre, Twins Club, Twickenham, 2.30-4.45pm, 020 8898 8236

Fairfi eld Playbox, Kingston, 1-3pm, 020 8546 3213

Hampton Hill Playcentre Drop in, 1pm-3pm, 020 8941 3447

St Richards Carer’s And Toddlers, Ham

1.15pm-2.45pm, 020 8541 1931

Toddlers Thurs amAmyand Park Toddler Group, Twickenham 9.45-11.15amlong waiti ng list 020 8891 3938

Avondale Gym Club, Surbiton, drop-in, 10am-12noon, 020 8399 3386

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

Cambrian Playgroup, Richmond 10-12noon, 020 8948 3351

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

Fairfi eld Playbox, Kingston, 9.30-11am, 020 8546 3213

Funti me Baby and Toddler Group, Colliers Wood, 10-12pm, 020 8687 2184

Litt le Fish, Teddington 10-11.30am, 020 8977 1415

Orange’s and Lemon’s, Twickenham, 020 8241 2345

Sally Ann Toddler Group, Wimbledon, 020 8542 4197

Scamps Toddler Group, 07963 731548

St Ann’s Parent and Toddler Group, Kew Green, 10-11.30am 020 8876 8872

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

Toddlers Thurs pmGerman Toddler Group, 4-6pm High Path Wimbledon, 020 8875 0893

Hampton Hill Playcentre Drop in, 1pm-3pm, 020 8941 3447

Toddlers Fri amAll Saints Parent and Toddler Group, Hampton 10-12am, 020 8979 4799

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

Church Mice, Teddington 9.30-11.30am, 020 8943 2262

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

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

Fairfi eld Playbox, Kingston, 9.30-11am, 020 8546 3213

Monkey Business, Christchurch Hall, 2, Cott enham Park Road, Wimbledon, 9.30 - 12.30pm, 07904217854

Mother and Toddlers, Hampton 10-12am, 020 8384 8981

Oasis Spanish Parents and Toddlers, Colliers Wood, 10-11.30, 020 8288 8866

Open Door, Teddington Bapti st Church 10.-11.30, 020 8977 8000

Parish Church of St Luke, Gibbon Rd, Kingston, 9.30-11am, 020 8549 2642

Scamps Toddler Group, 07963 731548

St James Parent and Toddler Group, Twickenham 10-12am 020 8894 7419

St Mary’s, Wimbledon, 9.30-11am, 020 8879 0088

Teddington Methodist under 3’s, 9.30am-11.30, 020 8943 2868

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

Toddlers in Tow, Christ Church, Coombe Road, New Malden, 8241 9423

SaturdayKinston United Reformed Church, stay and play session, 10am - 1pm, 020 8286 9370

Toddlers Timetable

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Toddlers Timetable

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Toddlers Art

Artbugs, art experiments, 1+yrs, 0208 995 7672

Craft y Tales, craft , music and storytelling for the 2-4’s, craft and drama for the 4 - 7’s, 0208 977 9675 / 07810 596342

Junipers Creati ve Play, 0845 058 3959

Kraft yKidz, craft sessions, drop in play, seasonal craft acti viti es, 020 8892 5577

North Surrey Mucky Pups, 07766 199993/5

Paint that Pot, 5Yrs+ Kingston and Wimbledon, 020 8942 6759

Soft Play Areas

Avondale Gym Club, Tumble Gym for under 5’s, Surbiton, 020 8399 3386

Boogaloo Raynes park, under 5’s Mon & Tues, 0208 879 0753

Eddie Catz, Wimbledon & Putney, 0845 2011268

Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Climbers & Creepers, Indoor play centre, 0208 332 5655

Litt le Fishes Soft Play, St Frances De Sales Church Hall, Wellington Rd, Hampton Hill. Tues/Wed/Thurs 10-12.15pm

Lollipop Club, Kew, up to 6 yrs,020 8332 7436

Putney Leisure Centre, Tumble Time, 020 8785 0388

Rascals, Motspur Park, Mon - Fri: 10-3 07721 021 290

Roehampton Recreati on Centre, up to age 8, 020 8785 0535

Wacky Warehouse, Kiss Me Hardy Playbarn, Colliers Wood, up to 12yrs,0208 543 9631

Wimbledon Leisure Centre call for session ti mes, 3mnths - 5 yrs,020 8542 1330.

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston Tots Funti me, 020 8296 9747

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

Young Ruts, 020 8542 3678

Toy Libraries

Crossways Toy Library, Twickenham,020 8831 6176.

Kingston Toy Library, Eden Street, Kingston, 020 8399 3247

Nati onal associati on of Toy and Leisure Libraries, 0207 428 2280

Richmond Toy Library 020 8940 9207

Surbiton Children’s Centre, Toy library 11.30-12.30, Wednesday Only, 0208 547 6242

Three Wings Trust Toy Library for children with special needs, 0208 831 6176

Toddlers MusicMusic Bugs South West London, Fun, friendly and interacti ve music classes! 08445781013www.musicbugs.co.uk/chiswickmandy@musicbugs.co.uk

Tiny Tunes, Thames Ditt on Mondays Teddington Wednesdays,Twickenham Thursdays, Tel: 07977 585020 www.singinghands.co.uk

Blueberry Playsongs, 9mths-3yrs, All Areas, 020 8677 6871

Boogaloo -music and movement, raynes park, under 5’s, 0208 879 0753

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

Caterpillar Music, Wimbledon, under 5yrs, 020 8286 3754

Children’s Yoga Classes, 2-4yrs in Surbiton & Wimbledon, 07946 343821

Colourstrings Music Kindergarten, Richmond, 6months-5yrs, 020 8948 2066

Craft y Tales, craft , music and storytelling for the 2-4’s, craft and drama for the 4 - 7’s, 0208 977 9675 / 07810 596342

Fun with Music, 1-5yrs, Richmond, 020 8332 2275

Gymboree Play and Music, St Margarets, Richmond under 6yrs, 0208 607 9995

Gymboree Play and Music, Surbiton 020 8398 9360

Gymboree Play and Music, Wimbledon, 020 8946 0400

Jo Jingles, 6months-5yrs, Twickenham, Kingston, Teddington & Hampton, 020 8241 8139

Jumping Beans Story and Song, 1-6yrs, 020 8287 3402

Junipers Creati ve Play, 0845 058 3959

Kinder Tots, St Margarets, 2-5yrs020 8977 7914

Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 020 8977 7558

Litt le Voices, Richmond & Kingston, 0-4 yrs, 07932 786094

Lucy’s Movement for Toddlers, Under 3’s, Richmond, Mon & Fri 07900 246262

Monkey Music classes for 3months-4Yrs,Wimbledon, 020 8764 5185

Monkey Music, Richmond and surrounding area, 6months-4yrs, 020 8847 4031

Monkey Music, Surbiton, Kingston, 020 8873 0411

Music Bugs, 0844 578 1013

Musical Stars Children’s Music Classes, West Wimbledon, 0795 5603197

Musical Express, Wimbledon,020 8946 6043

Musical Bumps, Kingston & Richmond, 07764 684 334

Pipsqueaks Music Classes & Parti es, Music classes & parti es, Tel: 07745 852836

Tic Toc Music, under 5’s, Call for Classes, 020 8942 7147

Tiny Tunes Music Preschool drop in Teddington Bapti st Church 10am & 11am, 07977 585020

Yo Baby under 5’s World Music, Surbiton 07970 202473

Tots Funti me, Malden Centre, mon,wed,fri, call for ti mes,020 8336 7770

Tumble Tots, Hampton, kingston 01932 865100

Tumble Tots, Kingston, Kew & Twickenham, 01932 865100

YMCA Wimbledon, Tiny Tumblers, under 5’s Tuesday, 020 8542 9055

Toddlers FitnessBouncing Bunnies, songs,dance,drama,music and games, Under 5’s, 07956 802294

Crechendo Playgyms, Richmond

020 8772 8120

Crechendo Playgyms, Wimbledon

6months- 4Yrs, 020 8772 8120

Footi e Tots, 2-5yrs, Several Areas,

07931 707720

Gymboree Play and Music, St

Margarets, Richmond under 6yrs, 020

8607 9995

Gymboree Play and Music, Surbiton,

020 8398 9360

Gymboree Play and Music, Wimbledon,

0208 946 0400

Gymboree Putney, up to 3.5 yrs,

020 8780 3831

Gymsters, Teddington 1-5yrs

020 8755 1583

Kidsworks Soccer School, Saturday’s

Sheen. Ages 3-11. Tel: 020 8755 1583

Litt le Kickers, Thames Ditt on, Kingston,

Surbiton, Raynes Park, 020 8286 6038

Litt le Kickers, Twickenham, Hampton,

Teddington, Richmond, Ham,

020 3092 1313

Pee Wee Karate, Richmond, Kew,

Whitt on, Kingston 3-6Yrs,

020 8332 1709

Rugby Tots, 0845 313 3242

SocaTots, Call for venues, Toddler-5Yrs,

020 8392 1221

The Litt le Gym, Hampton Hill, 4mnths -

12yrs, 020 8977 0099

TJ’s Gymnasti cs Club,1-5yrs Wimbledon,

02083973111

Twinkle Toes Ballet, 6mnths - 6yrs,

Richmond & surrounding areas,

07813 741189

Toddler OtherLitt le Frogs, sensory play classes,

Teddington and Kew, 5 mnths to 5 yrs,

079507794866

Toddlers Timetable

17 The Family Grapevine Call: 01883 330890 Email: jvcutmore@hotmail.co.uk

Email: info@tinytuneslive.comTel: Lisa 07977 585020www.tinytuneslive.com

PAY AS YOU GO!Drop into our song,rhyme & fun bubble

sessions for under 5s(3mths-5yrs,£5).

Teddington Twickenam Wednesday 10&11am Thursday 10&11am

Thames Ditton Monday 10&10.50am

Why ‘Little Kickers’ football?The real goal of Little Kickers is to use football as a fun way to get boys and girls (18 months-7 years) engaged in physical activity. Our FA qualifi ed coaches aim to give children the best introduction possible to football and their classes will give your child a sense of camaraderie, extra confi dence and many more essential social skills. At little Kickers we recognise that every child is an individual and feel that children develop their skills best when they are playing with other kids of a similar age/ability, and most importantly having FUN!

We would like to offer all Family Grapevine readers a FREE TRIAL at classes in Richmond, Kew, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Kingston, Surbiton, Thames Ditton, Worcester Park or Raynes Park (subject to availability). Please visit www.littlekickers.co.uk to fi nd your nearest class.

Performing Arts

Funky Moves off ers the latest in fun acti vity and fi tness for kids.

Bespoke Funky Moves Dance Parti es

New break dancing parti es...modern moves for modern kids

Customised Private and Group Dance Lessons

Funky Dance classes in Chelsea, Clapham, Putney, Roehampton, Wandsworth and NEW classes @Huggle, Swiss Cott age, NW3

Fantasti c holiday courses @Belleville School in Wandsworth

Learning to dance with Funky Moves will increase your childs confi dence, co-ordinati on and fi tness, while having great fun at the same ti me. Whether it’s a weekly class, holiday course or a fab party, they will reap the rewards from the fun that they have had. Anyone can be a funky mover with Funky Moves!

Adult classes and parti es also available

Please contact: Alice on 07810 431101 or email alice@funkymovesdance.com, www.funkymovesdance.com

Dance and DramaElite School of dance & drama, come along and get fi t with fun and funky moves, 07946 038168www.elitedanceanddrama.com

Fancy Footwork, magic of dance in a fun and lively atmosphere, Wandsworth, 0845 094 1774www.fancyfootwork.co.uk

Funky Moves Kids, the latest in fun acti vity and fi tness for kids, 07810 431101www.funkymovesdance.com

StageCoach Theatre Arts School, dance, drama and singing, Batt ersea 020 8946 2986Putney, 020 7631 5378www.stagecoach.co.uk

Act Drama Classes, Streatham, Clapham, 07976 873161

actf irst, hampton Hill, 020 8894 3053

Allsorts Drama, Putney, 020 8969 3249

All Expressions Theatre School, drama, dance and musical theatre, 3 - 16yrs, 0208 898 3321

Angelina Ballerina Dance academy, 3-6yrs All Areas, 01865 739048

Baby Ballet, at the Globe Kingston YMCA 2-5yrs, 020 8339 7083

Batt ersea Arts Centre, 020 7223 2223

Briti sh Ballet Organizati on, 2yrs+,Inc., 0208 748 1241

Best Shot Youth Theatre, 9yrs+ Wimbledon, 020 8540 1238

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

The Cat’s Grin Theatre Company, 01932 867698

Cherry Dunn Dance Classes, Wimbledon, 020 8946 1523

Children’s Dance Club, St Lukes Church Hall, Wimbledon Park,020 8679 3040

Children’s Discovery Centre, Drama Club, Tooti ng, 020 8767 4551

Children’s Theatre Club, Lantern Arts Centre Wimbledon020 8944 5794

Children’s Theatre Workshops, 7-17yrs, Wimbledon020 8342 0542

Class Act Performing arts, 6-16yrs, SW19, 020 8646 6601

Dance Express in Wimbledon and Wimbledon, 07904217877.

Danceforce, Kingston, Modern & Tap, 020 8241 8496

Diddi Dance, 2-4yrs Twickenham, 020 8867 2418

Dragon Drama, Teddington, 020 8943 1504

EarthLife, Dance 3Years +, Kew, 020 8940 0888

Eddie Catz, Toddler Dance Classes

Putney, 0845 201 1268

Elite School of Dance and Drama, Streetdance disco Drama Glee, 07946038168

Esta Theatre School, 020 8741 2843

Fancy Footwork, Wandsworth, 0845 094 1774

Five Stars School Of Dancing, Balham, 020 8673 6488

Funky Moves Kids, 07810 431101

Fusion, Academy of Performing Arts age 4-18yrs, 020 8334 8800

Georgina Dancing School, Hampton, 020 8755 1504

Get acti ve with Hi-5 dance Classes, All Area’s 4-6yrs, 01865 739048

Helen O’grady Drama Academy, 020 8255 4090

Go for it Theatre School and Agency, Teddington, 4-18yrs, 020 8943 1120

Hampton Hill Theatre School, 3yrs +, 020 8977 5537

Helen O’grady Drama Academy, Surbiton, Wimbledon, 020 8255 4090

It’s A Kids Thing, Ballet 2-7yrs Earlsfi eld, 020 8739 0909

Jean Winkler Dance Studios, Wandsworth, 020 8874 2142

Jayne Marshall, Kingston, 020 8399 9543

Jigsaw, 3-18yrs, drama, singing, dance, 020 8447 4530

Kingston Ballet School, 020 8549 1129

Kingston Dance Studio, 020 8546 2312

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

Landmark Arts Centre, Lets Pretend 3-4yrs, Teddington, 020 8977 7558

Litt le Dancers, 020 8255 9237

Litt le Magic Train, 18months-7yrs, Streatham, 01865 739048

Litt le Magic Train, 18months-7yrs, Surbiton, 01865 739048

Maggie & Rose, Ballet, 020 7581 9344

Mini Moves, drop in toddler dance

classes, 07946 038168

Perform, 0845 4004000

Pleasing Dance School of Ballet,

Batt ersea, Earlsfi eld., 020 7722 1829

Red Dot Drama, Tooti ng 7-10Yrs,

020 8542 5700

Russian Ballet and Russian Workout,

Clapham, 020 7498 0498

Safrey Academy of Performing Arts

Dance Classes020 8664 6676

Southfi elds School of Ballet,

020 8835 0939

StageCoach Theatre Arts School, dance,

Batt ersea 020 8946 2986

Putney, 020 7631 5378

Streatham School of Dance,

20 8857 4206

The Susan Handy School of

Dancing, Tap & Ballet, East

Sheen, 01753 542672

Theatrebugs,Balham, Barnes,

Clapham, Kingston , 3.5years-8 years

02073502995

Theatrecraft , 6-18yrs, Ryanes Park,

01932 251701

TheatreTrain, Richmond, 01234 317676

Theatretrain, Wimbledon 6-18yrs

01372 462350

The Spring School of Ballet, RAD

Ballet, Tap and Modern, SW London

0845 094 2797

The Village School of Dance,

07795 380528

Whitt on Sports Centre,

020 8898 7795

Wimbledon Leisure Centre Streetbeat,

020 8542 1330.

Wimbledon Village Schoolof Ballet,

020 8944 7370

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, Baby

Ballet, 3-5yrs, 020 8296 9747

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Performing Arts

Fancy Footwork is your child’s fi rst step on a magical journey

through the world of dance. Our classes –Ballet, Tap, Modern & Jazz,

Musical theatre and Street Dance – are a great foundati on, and the

chance to perform in shows and study for RAD/ISTD exams in a fun,

inspiring atmosphere

All ages welcome, 18months to adult.

Classes are local, accessible and in the heart of the community in SW11,

SW12, SW18 and SW16.

Professionally run with the personal touch, Fancy Footwork is for litt le

ones, who long to learn to dance at a welcoming venue close to home.

For the adults we have Zumba and adult ballet, enabling you to get fi t

and fl exible.

To celebrate Fancy Footwork’s 10th Anniversary a gala performance

of Coppelia will be taking place on Sunday 6th March at the New

Wimbledon Theatre.

For more informati on on classes that Fancy Footwork can off er, please

call us on 0845 094 1774, email us at info@fancyfootwork.co.uk or visit

www.fancyfootwork.co.uk.

Stagecoach Theatre

Arts Holiday Workshop

TheStagecoach Easter Holiday Workshop will take place from 18 -

20 April 2011

Come and join the circus!

Last few weekend places remaining:

battersea@stagecoach.co.uk

020 8946 2986

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Independent SchoolsAthelstan House School, Hampton, 020 8979 1045

Broomfi eld House School, Kew Mixed, 020 8940 3884

Canbury School, mixed, 10-16020 8549 8622

Denmead School, 2-11yrs Hampton, 020 8979 1844

Educare Small School, Kingston, 3-11, 020 8547 0144

Halliford School, Shepperton, 01932 223593

Hampton School, Boys 11-18yrs, 020 8979 5526

Holy Cross Prep School, Kingston, girls, 020 8942 0729

Jack and Jill School, 020 8979 3195

Kew College, 020 8940 2039

Kew Green Preparatory School, mixed, 020 8948 5999

Kings College Junior School, Wimbledon, 020 8255 5335

King’s House Junior School, Richmond, 020 8940 7015

King’s House School, Richmond Boys 4-13yrs, 020 8940 1878

Kingston Grammar School, mixed, 11-19, 020 8546 5875

Linley House, Surbiton, 3-7 yrs020 8399 4979

Newland House School, Twickenham, 020 8892 7479

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

Old Vicarage School, Girls Richmond, 020 8940 0922

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

Rokeby School, Kingston, boys 4-13, 020 8942 2247

Shrewsbury House, Surbiton,

boys prep schl, 020 8399 3066

St Catherine’s Catholic School, Twickenham, 020 8891 2898

St James Independent School, Twickenham, 020 8892 2002

Surbiton High School, girls, 11-18, 020 8390 6640

The Lady Eleanor Hollis School, Hampton, 020 8979 1601

The Lady Eleanor Hollis School, Hampton, Girls, 020 8979 1601

The Mall School, Twickenham020 8977 2523

The Roche Nursery School, Putney, 020 8704 4857

The Roche School, Mixed 2-11yrs, Wandsworth, 020 8877 0823

The Rowans, Wimbledon 3-8yrs, 020 8946 8220

The Royal Ballet School, Richmond, 020 8392 8000

The Study, New Malden, Nursery & Prep, 020 8942 0754

The Ursuline Preperatory School, Boys 3-7yrs Girls 3-11yrs, 020 8947 0859

Twickenham Preparatory School Mixed 4-13yrs, 020 8979 6216

Unicorn School, Kew Mixed 3-11yrs, 020 8948 3926

Westbury House School, New Malden, 020 8942 5885

Willington School, Wimbledon boys 4-13yrs, 020 8944 7020

Wimbledon College Preparatory Boys 4-11yrs, 020 8946 7000

Wimbledon Common Preparatory, 020 8946 1001

Wimbledon High School, Girls 4-18yrs 020 8971 0902

TutoringFleet Tutors, all academic subjects, www.fl eettutors.com020 8580 3911

Alpha Tuition, Maths, Science, Computer & Business studies. 020 8397 5604

Direct Tutoring, maths/science tuition, 0779 365 5055www.direct-tutoring.co.uk

Dominiques French & English Tuition, 07939 756606

Home School Tutoring, all subjects/levels, 01372 806 780

Kip McGrath Tutors children age 6-16yrs, Kingston area, 020 8786 2000

Kumon Centres, Merton Park 020 8644 4009

Kumon Centres, Richmond020 8940 5445

Kumon Centres, Teddington and Twickenham, 020 8893 8808

Kumon Maths, Surbiton,020 8391 9495

Maths and English Tuition, NumberWorks’nWords, Surbiton 0208 399 1234

Maths and English Tuition, NumberWorks’nWords, Wimbledon, 0208 543 7333

Preschool Home teaching Scheme for special needs, Kingston, 020 8547 6698

Preschool Home Teaching Scheme for special needs, Merto, 020 8545 4817

Private Tutor, Nicola Saunders B.A. H.D.E., see ad on page 21, 020 8255 9101

Spanish Tuition, Carmen Ferreres, 5-11Yrs Kingston, 020 8541 1619

Language Classes

English Language Training for Au-

pairs, 020 7622 7345

La Jolie Ronde, Richmond

020 8892 4123

La Jolie Ronde, 07771 732948.

Le Club Francais & El Club

Espanol, 020 8979 4586

Le Club Francais, Wandsworth,

Wimbledon, Merton,

020 8542 2709

Spanish for Children, Whitton

020 8898 7848

Spanish Tuition, Carmen Ferreres,

5-11Yrs Kingston, 020 8541 1619

Music Teachers

Alicia Hunt, Surbiton. Flute, piano and music theory lessons

020 8399 8861

Elizabeth Binks, Violin, Viola,

Piano, Theory of Music,

0208 397 1716

Elisabeth Perry, Surbiton

‘Cello, Piano, Keyboard, Flute and

Recorder lessons

07917 860144

Julia Draeger, Teddington

Violin Teacher, 020 8614 6811

Mrs Lori Fredrics.Surrey.

Singing,Voice,Opera,Musical

Theatre 020 8255 6426

Mrs Lorna Baillie,Kingston.

Piano,Recorder,Classical,Jazz

020 8541 0575

Otakar Kraus Music Trust,

Richmond, 020 8570 6977

Violin Viola Piano Theory of music

Elizabeth Binks A.G.S.M.• Cert Advances Studies• Children of all ages• Beginners to Advanced Diploma

level• Parents encouraged to

attend lessons• CRB checked• Adult beginners

welcome

Telephone0208 397 171607947 404484

Education

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Sport

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Cookery ClubsCookies Kitchen - children’s cookery school, 07748 715644

Leisure & Sport ServicesKingston Council, Leisure and Sport Services, 020 8547 5209

Acti ve Kingston, 020 8547 5208

Merton Council, Leisure Services 020 8545 3667

Richmond council, Leisure Services 020 8831 6133

Sports CentresAlexandra Rec, Surbiton 020 8547 5507

Nuffi eld Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Centre, Surbiton 020 8335 2900

David Lloyd Centre The Rotunda, Kingston, 020 8974 7440

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

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

Kingfi sher Leisure Centre, Kingston, 020 8546 1042

Malden Centre, with swimming pool, 020 8336 7770

Pools on the Park, Richmond020 8940 0561

Putney Leisure Centre, 020 8785 0388

Roehampton Recreati on Centre, 020 8785 0535

Teddington Pool and Fitness Centre, 020 8977 9911

Teddington Sports Centre 020 8977 0598

Tiffi n Girls Community Sports Centre, Kingston, 020 8547 5507

Tolworth Recreati on Centre 020 8391 7910

Whitt on Sports Centre,020 8898 7795

Wimbledon Leisure Centre020 8542 1330.

Youth ClubsBoy’s Brigades and Girls Brigades - Anchors and Explorers (school years Recepti on-year 3) and Juniors (school years 4-6) Friday evening from 5.30pm - 7pm, Company, Seniors and Brigaders (school years 7-13) 7pm - 9.30pm on Friday. Kingston United Reformed Church, 07960 330556

Gujarati Balmandir, Saturday Club, 020 8224 6153

Marti n Way Methodist Church Youth Club 7-12yrs, 020 8542 2377

South Wimbledon Youth Centre 020 8542 7537

Velocity, Queens Road Church Wimbledon, 020 8947 1859

Westside Youth Club, Wimbledon, 020 8780 4071

Gymnasti cs and TrampolineBackfl ip performers, learn gymnasti c skills and have fun, 020 8940 7998www.backfl ipperformers.com

The Litt le Gym, Hampton Hill,020 8977 0099www.thelitt legym.co.uk

The Litt le Gym, Wandsworth, 020 8874 6567www.thelitt legym.co.uk

Avondale Gym Club, Tumble Gym for under 5’s, Surbiton, 020 8399 3386

Clapham Leisure Centre, 020 7926 0700

Gymnasti cs, ADT College, Wandsworth, 01372 809 345

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

Shene Sports and Fitness Centre, 020 8878 7578

Spencer Club, Earlsfi eld, 020 8874 2717

Tolworth Gymnasti cs Club,

01372 729606

Tolworth Recreati on Centre, sport and

play schemes, 020 8391 7910

TJ’s Children’s Gym Club, Wimbledon,

02083973111

Martial ArtsCrouching Tiger Karate, 0208 332 1709www.crouchingti gerkarate.co.uk

Bu’Sen , Karate & Judo, Twickenham, 020 8892 3338

Cap Eira Brazilian Marti al Art Classes, Wimbledon, 07050 073737

Dragons Judo Club, Surbiton, 01932 227655

EarthLife, Karate, Kew, 020 8940 0888

England Karate Kan, Coombe Girls School, New Malden, 0780 122 6108

England Karate Kan, Malden Centre, New Malden, 0780 122 6108

Freestyle Karate Centre, Surbiton, 020 8758 2882

GKR Karate, All Areas, 07659 591718

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

Judo & Karate, Shene Sports and Fitness Centre, 020 8878 7578

karate & Judo @ whitehouse Community Centre, Hampton020 8979 1884

Kickboxing For Kids, Tolworth, Ewell, 020 8786 8095

Kick boxing classes, Tooti ng & Norwood, 5-16Yrs, 07973 712236

Krav Maga,Batt ersea,Israeli Combati ve, 07961 09021

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

Kyokushinkai Karate, Wimbledon, 020 8946 0673

Lil’ Dragons, 0800 849 6334

Master Cho’s Tae Kwon Do School, Malden Centre, 07947 829 817

Pee Wee Karate, Richmond, Kew, Whitt on, Kingston 3-6Yrs 020 8332 1709

Pools on the Park, Richmond, 020 8940 0561

Qigong, Wimbledon Village, 07970 007234

Seiki Juku Karate Do, Kingston, Kew & Tolworth, 07951 252349

Spillard Karate Club, 07951 252349

Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, 01932 256264

Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 6-16yrs, 01932 875138

Tang Lung Combat Academy Family Marti al Arts, Batt ersea, 020 7738 9833

The Yamabushi Judo Club, Kingston 8337 2234

Tiffi n Sports Centre, Judo, Karate & Kick boxing, 0208 541 3972

Whitt on Sports Centre, 020 8898 7795

Wimbledon YMCA Judo, 07956 121752

Wing Chun Chinese Kung Fu, Tolworth, 020 8653 8188

Wing Chun Chinese Kung Fu, Wimbledon, 020 8653 8188

Wing Chun Chinese Kung Fu, Batt ersea, Balham, 020 8653 8188

Yawara Marti al Arts Club, Wandsworth, 07956 291064

Yamabushi Judo, Kingston Vale, 07768 893 685

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, Karate, 020 8296 9747

YMCA Surbiton, Karate, 020 8390 0148

YMCA Surbiton, Khai-Bo, 020 8390 0148

YMCA Wimbledon, 8yrs + Judo, 020 8542 9055

23The Family Grapevine Call: 01883 330890 Email: jvcutmore@hotmail.co.uk

Swimming Little Dippers, baby water safety

classes, 0844 482 0222www.littledippers.co.uk

Aquatots, Surbiton, Wimbledon, Putney020 8688 6488

Baby Swimming, Balham, 020 8772 9577

Community Swimming Programme, Wandsworth, 020 8640 4488

David Lloyd Centre, toddler +, Raynes Park, 020 8543 8020

Esporta, Kingston, all ages, 020 8481 6000

Hampton Heated Open air Pool, 020 8255 1116

Pools on the Park, Richmond, 020 8940 0561

South West Swimming School, 020 8767 2723

Supershark Swim Schools, 4yrs+, 020 8546 3864

Teddington Pool and Fitness Centre, 020 8977 9911

The Malden Centre, 020 8336 7770

The Springhealth Leisure Club, Richmond, 020 8940 0561

Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330

To advertise please call Justine

on 01883 330890 or go towww.familygrapevineonline.oc.uk

SEE THEM BALANCE SEE THEM BEAM,

AT THE LITTLE GYMThe Little Gym runs weekly, curriculum-based, gymnastics classes for children from 4 months to 12 years of age. The gym provides a safe, colourful haven where children can gain confi dence in a non-competitive environment, with close guidance and encouragement from highly trained and friendly instructors. Our tailored classes help children get the most from every stage of their development; they promote co-ordination, balance, rhythm and fl exibility, as well as an opportunity to let off steam, make new friends and have lots of FUN!

Our classes allow each child to grow their skills at their own pace. They combine gymnastics, music and games and provide a personalised learning experience that evolves week-by-week. Throughout the programme, parents are kept abreast of their child’s individual progress. Whilst grown-ups accompany the under 3’s, parents of older children can spectate from a comfortable viewing lobby.

We offer a free introductory class, so that parents have an opportunity to see the delight in their child, as they achieve there fi rst Monkey Jump or Forward role. Classes are held throughout the day, all year round, so please don’t delay and give us a call at your nearest branch (see our ad on the back cover for more information). The Little Gym also provides children’s parties and fully OFSTED approved holiday camps.

Please contact one of our friendly team at your local branch:

Hampton Hill on tel. 020 8977 0099 or hamptonhill@thelittlegym.co.uk

Wandsworth on tel. 020 8874 5657 or Wandsworth@thelittlegym.co.uk

or visit www.thelittlegym.co.uk

www.thelittlegym.co.uk