Handprints Magazine November 2009

www.handprintsmagazine.co.uka guide to life with under 5’s

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

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Well, its been yet another busy few months at the Handprints Magazine offi ce. Our team has grown and we

have welcomed Rachel Shadbolt as a new editor. Rachel has been fi nding out whats on, whats hot and what to do with under 5’s over the Christmas season – talking of Christmas can you believe its here already? We can’t – where has the year gone?

We have also welcomed our fab sales team, Sharon, Jo and Sian, they have worked so hard in the past few months and with their help we have managed to create what we reckon is the best Handprints Magazine to date.

Read on to fi nd out more about Christmas events, family fi nances, advice from the health visitors and look out for the reader special offers and giveaways. We have prizes, vouchers and reader offers from our advertisers saving you money and helping you with Christmas.

We have also been busy revamping our website. We now have a site where you can join up and become part of the Handprints Magazine Community.

At www.handprintsmagazine.co.uk you can sign in and talk to friends, comment on a forum, blog, load photos and promote your own events. We run special offers and giveaways from the website so its always worth a look. It’s your online guide to life with under 5’s.

You will also see a lot more of us as we launch our South Bristol and North Somerset Magazine and we have more plans next year – watch out, this year Bristol, next year The World… we have even had interest from readers wanting their own Handprints Magazines in South America and Dubai. Check out the website for news on our global journey.

And just a quick reminder… Lisa will be off to trek the Wall of China in May 2010 – so if you see her eating cake, stop her! Every cake is one step away from her goal to raise £3000 for Have a Heart, a local charity raising money to improve the life of local children. Find out more from www.heartbristol.co.uk.

And fi nally… Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!

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Top Tips for Tiny Teeth Fai Pope, Student Health Visitor

This Christmas children of all ages will be given some sweets or chocolate. Our local health visitor has given us some tips

for a smashing smile in the new year.

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

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

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Top Tips 4 Encourage savoury foods for snacks give them

raw fruits and vegetables

4 Give sweet foods and diluted fruit juices at mealtimes and always in a cup

4 Babies should only be given water or milk in a bottle, never juice

4 Aim for all other drinks between meals to be water or milk (not flavoured)

4 Use alternatives to sweets and chocolates as treats try stickers, hair slides or crayons instead. Try to get grandparents involved in this one too!

4 If your child is unwell ask your GP or Pharmacist for Sugar Free medicine

4 If your child does have sweets aim to have them at the end of mealtimes and it is better if they are all eaten at once

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WINTERBOURNE DOWN PRE-SCHOOL

• Established charity run, community pre school • Safe, secure & stimulating environment for 2 - 5 year olds • Current Pre School Leader in post for 30 years

• OFSTED approved curriculum • All staff NVQ qualified • Individual care & Key Worker for all children • Nursery Education Grants - funding

available for all 3 & 4 year olds • Children not required to be toilet trained • Up to 6 sessions per week for

3-5yrs • Half days, Full days & Lunch sessions available • Feeding Primary Schools in Winterbourne, Hambrook,

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To discuss your child’s individual needs, contact Linda Edgar, Pre School Leader, on 07891 100467

email [email protected] or call in to see us.

Spaces available now !

All Saints Church Hall, Church Road, Winterbourne Down, Bristol, BS36 1BX

To arrange a visit, please contact Kim, (Acting) Nursery Manager, on 01454 617111

● Opening hours 7.30-6pm, Monday to Friday

● All Childcare Vouchers accepted

● Free Nursery Education Grant for 3 & 4 year olds

● 95% of staff are at least NVQ2 qualifi ed

● Three Outside Play Areas

● AM and PM Sessional care now available for Pre-Schoolers

Butterfl ies Day Nursery opened in January 2006 and with over 100

children registered, we are North Bristol’s most popular day nursery and pre-school.

Due to local demand, we will be expanding our Pre-School area in

November by a further 35 places to offer AM and PM sessional care to

3 and 4 year olds.

Six of the original seven staff we opened the nursery with are still

with us and we continue to fund the ongoing development of all staff.

We invite prospective parents to come and experience our friendly, professional

atmosphere. References available upon request.

✓Open 7.45am - 5.45pm✓Full or part-time places from age 2

✓Cooked lunch provided✓Qualifi ed & experienced staff ✓High ratio of staff to children

✓A lively & stimulating curriculum

For further information please contact Mrs Louisa Beveridge, Tockington Manor School, Tockington, Bristol BS32 4NY.

Visit our website atwww.tockington.bristol.sch.uk

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future financial Planning can be hard sometimes with young children andtoddlers to care for, I know, I have done it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are our wills up to date?If one partner is going back to work part time, it may be worth checking with your HR department if any death benefi ts from work are affected.

Consulting an Independent Financial Adviser at this important time can help you get the best value, most affordable insurances, and more importantly the most relevant policy for your family circumstances. Askyourself how would my spouse cope if I wasn’t here?

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Dads! – Hands up who likes soft play!

As a new ‘Self-employed’ dad, my first stop on my road trip worries me at first. I am directed to a non-descript warehouse in

the middle of an industrial estate. “What here?”, “yes, dad!” is the reply, Not a good start! However I am soon comforted by all the other MPVs in the car park with “Dad’s Taxis” and “Little Princess on Board” stickers on the windows, and a dusting of crisps throughout the interior.

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

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

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

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See “Nought To Ten’s” fantastic Christmas range of character pyjamas from

just £4.95 a pair.A wide choice to suit every child,

traditional favourites and current trends.

Latest best sellers, Ben10 and Night Garden.

Free postage and packaging.

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Number Seven Boat TripsB r i s t o l U K

If you are visiting Bristol or living in Bristolwhy not come along to the Harbourside

and enjoy the views and history of Bristol with Number Seven Boat Trips

We run boat trips regularlyRIVER TRIPS

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Visit our website for timetable details and for more information

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ActiVities

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

Out and about for Christmas and new year

AVON VALLEy RAILWAySanta Specials – see website for dates and times, 29th Nov – 24th Dec www.avonvalleyrailway.org tel: 0117 9327296

HORSEWORLDChristmas meals – 2nd Dec to 18th Dec, Children’s Christmas Party for 3-9 year olds – 12th Dec 2009Carol Service – 6th Decwww.horseworld.org.uk tel: 01275 832425

NOAH’S ARK zOO fARMNativity Plays – 5th, 12th & 19th Decwww.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk tel: 01275 852606

SS gREAT BRITAINChristmas Lunch in the first Class Dining Saloon and opportunity to explore – December 16thTickets cost £29.95 adult, £14.95 child

Christmas Party – Dec 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th – includes a three-course dinner, plus music and casino – cost £49.50

A Victorian Christmas – Dec 5th & 12thgorgeous gift-making workshops, carols, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, plus father Christmas – included in admission pricewww.ssgreatbritain.org tel: 0117 9260680

LONgLEAT5th Dec – Carol Singing Workshops6th Dec – Santa fun Runwww.longleat.co.uk tel: 01985 844400

MOTIVATION – INTERNATIONAL DISABILITy CHARITyMotivation Winter Ball – feb 27th 2010, The Pump Room, Bath£65 per ticket if booking and payment before 11th December 2009www.motivation.org.uk tel: 01275 464012

WEST MIDLANDS SAfARI PARK1st Dec – 24th DecSanta Safari Party Caribbean Style at Christmaswww.wmsp.co.uk tel: 01299 402114

THE MALL – CRIBBS CAuSEWAyChristmas Market & Winter Wonderland12th November to 3rd January

Christmas Lights Turn on – 12th November at 17:45www.mallcribbs.com tel: 0117 9030303

BRISTOL OLD VIC4th Dec to 23rd January – Hansel & gretel15th Dec to 10th January – How cold my toes – for ages 2 and upwww.bristololdvic.org.uk tel: 0117 9877877

CABOT CIRCuS Lights Turn On Thurs 12th November @ 5.30pmgerman Market in Quakers friars – 6pmwww.cabotcircus.com tel: 0117 9529360

WESTON SuPER MARE PLAyHOuSE14th Dec to 10th Jan – Snow Whitewww.theplayhouse.co.uk tel: 01934 645544


5th Dec – Carol Singing Workshops6th Dec – Santa fun Runwww.longleat.co.uk tel: 01985 844400

14th Dec to 10th Jan – Snow Whitewww.theplayhouse.co.uk tel: 01934 645544

Why not enjoy a great day out and tell us all about your visit on www.handprintsmagazine.co.uk. Don’t forget to let everyone know you read about them in handprints Magazine –

your guide to life with under 5’s.



CHRISTMAS MARKET14th November 1pm - 4pmThe Old School Rooms, Stoke gifford

gIfTS & CRAfT fAIR fOR XMAS Sunday 15 November 2009 11am – 2.30pmEmersons green Village Hall

SOuTH gLOuCESTERSHIRE NCT NEARLy NEW SALE Sunday 22 November 2009 11.30am - 1.30pmBradley Stoke Leisure Centre

EMERSONS gREEN PRIMARy SCHOOL CHRISTMAS fAIR friday 4th December, guest Avenue, Emersons green

SILVERHILL SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BIzARRE Saturday 5th December 11am - 3pmSwan Lane, Winterbourne

HENLEAzE CHRISTMAS fESTIVALThurs 10th December 3pm-8.30pm

BRISTOL HIPPODROME29th Nov – Chuckle Brothers, A Christmas Chuckle11th Dec to 10th Jan – Snow White13th Jan – 30th Jan – Chitty Chitty Bang Bangwww.bristolhippodrome.org.uk tel: 0117 3023333

THEATRE ROyAL BATH1st Dec – 5th Dec – Disney’s Beauty & the Beast17th Dec – 24th Jan – Sleeping Beautywww.theatreroyal.org.uk tel: 01225 448844

WOOKEy HOLESanta Land and Christmas Circus – selected dates between 21st Nov & 3rd Janwww.wookey.co.uk tel: 01749 672243

WESTONBIRT ARBORETuM 1st December – Lost Reindeer Trail5th December – Tree Dressingwww.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt tel: 01666 880220

Swan Lane, Winterbourne

HENLEAzE CHRISTMAS fESTIVALThurs 10th December 3pm-8.30pm

Give THe GiFT oF PoTTeRy THiS CHRiSTMaS

Hand painted pottery from Flying Saucers makes perfect presents!!! if you have

little ones then hand or footprints certainly make the ideal family gift. Why not get in early before the rush? you’ll be calmer and more creative and have your pottery

back in plenty of time, helping you to avoid shopping nightmares later. For details

of our Toddler Tuesday offer visit www.fl yingsaucers.co.uk/dev

/Toddler_Tuesdays/


O2 Academy Bristol (Frogmore Street BS1) Saturday 5th December 2pm – 5pm * Disco tunes for mini groovers and movers * Chill out room for sitters and crawlers * Cash bar for mummies and daddies! Purchase tickets at www.ticketweb.co.uk or call 0844 477 2000 and quote Groovy Babies

All Groovy Babies must be accompanied by an adult.

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See thousands of wintering birds,

including the enchanting Bewick’s

swans and don’t miss one of nature’s

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For more details visit wwt.org.uk/slimbridge or call 01453 891900

November - February - Commentated wild bird feeds, fl oodlit swan feeds and private swan suppers - visit the website for details.

Sat 28 & Sun 29 November - family Victorian-themed Christmas shopping day.

Event highlights this winter…

Browse an array of stalls selling everything from beautiful and unusual gifts and decorations for the home to the very best in local festive produce.*

Also enjoy…seasonal arts and crafts

Gloucester Folk Museum’s Victorian classroom display

Mother Goose fl ying through with gifts and surprises

the twelve days of Christmas trail (19 Dec – 4 Jan). *Normal admission rates apply. Winter opening hours are 9.30am–5pm.

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For more details visit wwt.org.uk/slimbridge or call 01453 891900

*Normal admission rates apply. Winter opening hours are 9.30am–5pm.

SlimbridgeWetland CentreSlimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT

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Hayley Batty, who has recently taken over Handprints sessions in Stoke gifford has given us a great tip to keep the kids busy over the winter months Easy Peasy Playdough - costs pennies and takes minutes honestly!

easy Peasy Playdough from Handprints Baby and Toddler Groups

Plain fl our 1 cupwater 1cupoil 1 tbspsalt 1/2 cupcream of tartar 1tsphealthy dollop of food colouringglitter - optional

Mix altogether in non stick pan (I did it with a manual whisk to begin with to get rid of lumps) then keep stirring over very gentle heat until it starts to turn into playdough - just move it around whilst in fi nal dough stages until all stuck together and it’s done!!! 5 mins tops including tidying up!!

It does smell a bit weird but someone told me you can add food fl avouring such as lemon, orange or strawberry to make it a bit nicer!

You can also add glitter to make it a bit special...what about making some Christmas playdough and go over the top with the glitter and sparkle and post photos of your little ones seasonal designs to www.handprintsmagazine.co.uk

Handprints Baby and Toddler Groups run in little Stoke, Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford and Filton every day of the week.

Warm & friendly atmosphere, free tea & filter coffee served throughout Home-made cakes, Wide variety of toys, story telling, song-time

www.myhandprints.co.uk 01454 612128

It does smell a bit weird but someone told me you can add food



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3Rs, using a method that originated in Japan. Kumon focuses on going back to basics in Maths and English.

Growing numbers of parents are concerned with their children’s standards of numeracy and literacy, so are turning to organisations offering supplementary education. Kumon heralds a return to traditional teaching methods, including learning maths without calculators.

Founded in Japan by a teacher in the 1950s, the study programme is attracting families who believe their children lack a proper grounding in maths and English, as well as those with high-flyers not being stretched sufficiently. Currently over 50,000 students are enrolled at over 550 centres throughout the UK. Children are given an initial assessment to gauge their knowledge, then receive worksheets aimed at

their ability level, not their age. Only when they have mastered each level can they move on.

Children visit their local centre twice a week, where they complete their classwork, receive help and agree targets with their Instructor.

When not at the centre, they spend between 10 and 20 minutes on their daily homework. The emphasis is on little and often, instead of much longer sessions utilised by private tutors.

The programmes are designed to provide the key tools that children need to succeed in their academic careers. The stress is very much placed on the long-term with many children studying from primary school right through to GCSE level and beyond.

Kumon will be offering a two week Free Trial from January 21st to February 20th. Please see the Kumon advert within this edition for contact details or alternatively call 0800 854714 for more information.

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books,puzzles,games,craft and art kits.

many european suppliers

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There is a warm welcome for everyone at Playfull Toyshop on the Gloucester Rd in Bishopston.

We have now been in business for more than 5 years and people are still discovering us all the time. We specialise in sustainably made toys, games, and art and craft mainly sourced in Europe – from Germany, France and Sweden.

We have also found suppliers in the UK – for instance wooden bows and arrows from Wiltshire and pull-along toys from Yorkshire – even a few crafts people in Bristol.

Here are just a few of our ideas for good/groovy/funky/interesting Christmas gifts:

0-6 months – soft rattles and cuddly comforters from about £6.00 6-18 months – wooden grabbing toys- stacking boxes and push/pull

along toys from £7.00 2-3 years – board books – puzzles – musical toys – hand-made

wooden animals from £5.00 3-5 years – large role-play toys such as dolls-houses, garages, cookers, fi re-engines and tractors from about £20.00 5-7 years – creative art kits – real brick building kits – story books

(often with CDs) from about £10.00 7 and up to 10+ – cable-car kits – craft and felting kits –

great world music CDs – Co-operative games – card and board games – illustrated books from about £10.00

We are stockists of: HABA DJECO USBORNE PUTUMAYO SELECTA KATHE KRUSE BAREFOOT BRIO KLUTZ PLAN TOYS and many more. Opening hours – 9.30-5.30 Mon – Sat.

Does your child love stories and imaginary play? Could they help Brand New Bear meet his toy box friends or save the rainforest with Milly Macaw or even make lattes with a cow! Anything is possible in the magical world of stories and at Debutots Early Years Drama we know how to nurture young imaginations so that through creative play, children can make sense of the very big world they live in.

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

Join our baby story play classes, perfect for tiny tots under 2 or weekday Early Years Drama Classes for pre-school age 2 – 4 or Saturday classes where we enjoy a drop off session for 4 – 7 year olds and a great family class for under 4’s when parents have just as much fun and laugh as much as their little ones.

Debutots now has classes in more venues in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. In January classes will be available in Henleaze, Bradley Stoke, Filton, Thornbury with more planned throughout the year. You can fi nd out more about our classes and parties from Lucy on 01454 612063 or email [email protected] or look at our website www.debutots.co.uk

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

For further information contact lucy on 01454 612063 or email [email protected]

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Relaxed and easy-going, Halo is so laid back it feels like a Sunday Morning

every day. It’s the sort of place you can bring the family to and know that

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Filton Sports and Leisure Centre(Dolphin Pool)

Elm Park, Filton (Just off the A38 behind Filton Police Station)

Enjoy our 2 swimming pools, our learner pool offers a great environment

for young children to enjoy swimming.

Book on to our swimming lessons, classes run for those aged 3 and over or book a children’s party,

We offer the following parties:-bouncy castle, soft play, pedal go karts, swimming

or walk on water without getting wet in our Waterwalkerz

(the only venue in Bristol to offer this party)

For more details call us on 01454 866686 or visit www.filton-town-council.co.uk

Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, Elm Park, Filton is operated independently by Filton Town Council.

We are open 7 days a week and our facilities include the Dolphin Pool (2 swimming pools), The Ratepayers Arms pub, badminton court, soft play area, squash court and 2 outdoor floodlit football/tennis courts.

We run a swim school for over 800 children a week with classes catering for babies through to competition

standard swimmers. We are the only pool in the Bristol area to offer the chance to walk on water

without getting wet in our WATERWALKERZ parties and fun sessions. We also offer children’s parties in the following activities; Pedal Go karting,

Swimming, Softplay and Bouncy Castle.

In the Ratepayers Arms pub we offer free wifi and a big screen for sports events as well as offering 2 snooker tables, a skittle alley and function hall.

For further information about all our facilities please call 01454 866686

or visit www.filton-town-council.co.uk



Pottery Lessons

Baby Feet Imprinting

Birth Plates/ Christening gifts

The Village Pottery70 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4DD

0117 973 4343

www.thevillagepottery.co.uk

The Village Pottery

Yummy Mummy’s Hair & Beauty

23c Felix Court, Downend Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1RT

0117 967 6461 www.yummymummysltd.co.uk

If you have not heard about this salon yet you are in for a treat! Its the salon that caters for you and your children.

Free kids play area, Princess pamper parties, Kids cuts £5 (under 9’s), Creative cutting and speacialist colour technician, Threading. Handprints Magazine Readers can get 20% off one treatment using the voucher in our magazine!

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Think you could be entitled but don’t know how to go about it?

South Gloucestershire Welfare & Debt advice team can help you with FREE impartial & confidential advice

Help with means tested benefits, benefits if you are sick or disabled,

benefits if you are pregnant

For Debt Advice 01454 864191

For Welfare Advice 01454 865245

Email: [email protected]



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ALVESTONSt Helen’s Pre-School, Jubilee Hall, Greenhill Rd, Alveston - 07717216762

Natural Choice Nurseries, 27 Davids Lane, Alveston - 01454 419419

ASHLEy DOWNAshgrove Park Day Nursery, 60 Ashgrove Rd, Ashley Down, Bristol - 0117 9513123

BISHOPSTONClyde House Day Nursery, 1 Nevil Rd, Bishopston, BS7 9EG - 01179247488

Magic Dragon Pre-School, Bishopston, Bristol - 0117 9243446

BRENTRyOnce Upon A Time Day Nursery - Brentry - 0117 9504529

CHIPPINg SODBuRyRaysfield Pre-School Playgroup, Doddington Parish Hall, Finch Road - 01454 324688

First Steps Day Nursery, The Cotswold Education Centre (Building B), Hounds Road - 01454 850134

CLIfTONWoodlands House Nursery, Clifton, Bristol - 0117 9467145

COTHAMArchfield House Nursery, Cotham - 0117 9422120

DOWNENDSt Augustines Pre-School, Boscombe Crescent - 0117 9561166

Badminton Road Pre-School, Badminton Road - 0117 9562347

Stanbridge Pre-School, Stanbridge Road - 0117 9575152

Sunbeams Day Nursery, Dibden Road - 0117 9566060

Great Expectations Day Nursery, Baugh Road - 0117 9561632

Great Expectations(Baby Unit), Baugh Road - 07853824121

EMERSONS gREEN

Abacus Pre-School, Village Hall, Emerson’s Way - 01454 867285

Leapfrog Day Nursery, St Lukes Close - 0117 9568222

fILTONAbbey Wood Tots Day Nursery, College Way, Filton - 0117 9693990

Priory Day Nursery School, 99 Gloucester Road North, Filton - 0117 9692503

Filton Park Pre-School, Charborough Rd, Filton - 01454 866580

fISHPONDSFledglings Day Nursery, Oldbury Court Road - 0117 9393398

St Joseph’s Pre-School, St Josephs Church Hall, Forest Road - 0117 9147173

Stepping Stones Day Nursery, Hawkesbury Road - 0117 9657269

fRAMPTON COTTERELLZion Community Pre-school, Woodend Rd, Frampton Cotterell - 01454 858822

100 Acre Wood Day Nursey, 149 Church Road, Frampton Cotterell - 01454 872117

The Cottage Day Nursey, 3 Lower Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell - 01454 777900

Crossbow Pre-School, St Peters Hall, School Rd, Frampton Cotterell - 07928381976

fRENCHAySquirrel Tree Nursery, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay - 01179 753862

HAMBROOKTiggers Tree House - Hambrook - 0117 9572171

HANHAMChristchurch Pre-School, Christ Church Hall, Church Rd, Hanham - 07752 918789

Tiny Tots Day Nursery & Sunny View 128-130 High Street - 01179 475436

Hanham Toddlers Pre-School, Hanham Methodist Church, Lower Chapel Rd, Hanham - 01179082406

HENLEAzE

Busy Bees Pre-School, St Peters Church Hall, The Drive - 07949 225350

Lake House Nursery, Lake Road - 0117 9622948 or 9445963

Toy Box Nursery, The Drive, Henleaze - 0117 9623010

HORfIELD

Bluebells Pre-School, Shield Rd Primary School, Shields Ave, Northville, Bristol, BS70RR - 01454 867189

Horfield Welly Pre-School, Parish Hall, Wellington Hill, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8ST - 07837 133925

Upper Horfield Childrens Centre & Community School 0-11yrs, Sheridan Road, Horfield - 0117 9031281

Honey Tree Day Nursery, C/O Monks Park School, Filton Rd, Horfield - 0117 9314650

KINgSWOOD

Apple Tree Pre-School, Deers Lodge, Deerhurst, Kingswood - 07765 436634

Baby Sensory - KCA, High Street, Kingswood - 0117 9674120

Courtney Ladybirds Pre-school, Courtney Rd Primary school, Kingswood - 0117 3308049

Hillside Day Nursery - Potters Wood, Britannia Rd, Kingswood - 0117 9604330

Hokey Cokey Group - KCA, High Street, Kingswood - 0117 9674120

KCA Pre-school Alliance - High Street, Kingswood - 0117 9674120

Little Acorns Day Nursey, 55 New Cheltenham Rd, Kingswood - 0117 9606537

Little Donkey Day Care - Bridge Rd, Kingswood - 0117 9575900

Magic Rocket Nursery - 43 Britannia Rd, Kingswood - 0117 9352222

Orchard Lea Nursery - 156a Burchells Green Rd, Kingswood - 0117 9353863

Our Lady of Lourdes Pre-School - 2 Court Rd, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 9QB - 0117 9872027

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Playaway Pre-School - Kings Congregational Church, Hannah Rd, Kingswood, BS15 8PW - 07739 150415

Step by Step Day Nursery - 43 Lees Hill, Kingswood - 0117 9147515

The Park Neighbourhood Nursery - The Old Park School, Hollow Rd, Kingswood - 01454 862614

LAWRENCE WESTONSansway House Day Nursery, Saltmarsh Drive - 0117 9829609

MANgOTSfIELDMangotsfield Pre-School, Emet Grove - 07887 713420

Mangotsfield Pre-School, St James Parish Hall, Richmond Road - 07961 940209

Mangotsfield Pre-School, United Reformed Church, Cossham Street - 07767 410347

PATCHWAyAmbourne House Day Nursery, 233 Gloucester Rd, Patchway, BS34 6ND - 01454 615352

Bright Sparks Pre-school, School Close, BS34 6DW - 01454 866520

Little Rainbows Pre-School, St Chads Hall, Rodway Rd, Patchway - 077960 76253

Little Sun Beams, Coniston Centre, Patchway - 0117 9311927

Patchway Centre Pre-school & Tots - Patchway Community Centre, Patchway - 0787 5201322

Play Station Nursery, 5 Station Road, Patchway BS34 6LP - 01454 610101

St Chad’s Pre-School, St Chad’s Hall, Rodway Rd, Patchway - 0781 2895114

PILNINgPilning Pips - Trinity Hall, Redwick Rd, Pilning - 07748053730

PuCKLECHuRCHPucklechurch Pre-School & Playgroup, Village Hall, Absom Road - 0779 0683311

SEA MILLSLittle Monsters Pre-School, Sea Mills Boys & Girls Club, Bluebell Close - 0117 9685167

SOuTHVILLEMagic Roundabout Nursery, Coronation Road - 0117 9639800

SPEEDWELLStepping Stones Day Nursery, Whitefield Road - 0117 9658241

STAPLE HILLHillside Day Nursery, Gladstone Street - 0117 9047106

ST gEORgEHillside Pre-School, Hillside Rd, St George, Bristol - 0117 9478371

Little Haven Day Nursery, 261 Crewshole Rd, St George - 0117 9414484

Redroofs Day Nursery - 227 Kingsway, St George - 01179 492600

St George Pre-School - The Baptist Church, off Summerhill Rd, St George - 07719 672137

STOKESButterflies Day Nursery, Great Park Road, BS32 4RU - 01454 617111

Christ The King Pre-School, Christ The King Church, Maltravers Close, BS32 8PE - 0117 9312304

Leapfrog Day Nursery, Ferndene, Bradley Stoke - 01454 202888

Leapfrog Day Nursery, Hunts Ground, Stoke Gifford - 0117 979 9977

St. Michaels Church Pre-school & Nursery, The Old Vicarage, North Road, Stoke Gifford - 01179236395

Stoke Gifford Pre-School, Poplar Rooms, North Rd, Stoke Gifford - 0117 9759801

The Covey Nursery, Unit 6 Baileys Court, Webbs Wood Rd, BS32 8EJ - 0117 9794190

The Covey Pre-School, Unit 4 Baileys Court, Webbs Wood Rd, BS32 8EJ - 0117 9311999

Trinity Pre-School, Holy Trinity Church, Broad Croft, Bradley Stoke - 01454 620975

THORNBuRyFirst Step Pre-School, Christ The King School, Easton Hill Rd, Thornbury - 01454 858580

First Step Pre-School, Crossways Infant School, Knapp Rd, Thornbury - 01454 867283

Little Acorns Day Nursery, Oakleaze Road, Thornbury - 01454 418766

Rainbow Teddies Pre-School, Manor Brook School, Park Rd, Thornbury - 01454 867231

TOCKINgTON

Tockington Manor School & Nursery, 01454 4613229

TyTHERINgTON

Tytherington Pre-School, Village Hall, 01454 416094

WARMLEy

Red Roofs Nursery - Warmley - 0117 9492700

WESTBuRy ON TRyM

Once Upon A Time Day Nursery - Westbury On Trym - 0117 9625203

Jack & Jill Pre-School, Falcolndale Road - 0117 9622888

Westbury Baptist Pre-School, Reedley Road - 0117 9629990

WESTERLEIgH

Cornerways Nursery, The Old School House, Broad Lane - 01454 318183

WINTERBOuRNE

Abacus Pre-School, St Michaels Primary School, Linden Close, Winterbourne - 01454 867285

Pooh Corner Day Nursery, Methodist Church Hall, Down Rd, Winterbourne Down - 01454 857529

Silverhill Day Nursery, Swan Lane, Winterbourne - 01454 772156

St Michaels Pre-School, The Greenfield Centre, Park Ave, Winterbourne - 01454 777604

yATE

Cherry Tree Day Nursery, Lodge Road - 01454 228665

Little Acorns Nursery, Firgrove Crescent - 01454 850122


Phase 5 Pre-School Playgroup, The Teripin, Kelston Close - 01454 311459

Playmates Day Nursery, Station Road - 01454 320928

St Paul’s Day Care Nursery, Dudridge Park - 01454 329924

Stanshawes Court Day Nursery, Stanshawes Court Drive - 01454 327670

ALVESTONAlveston Toddler Group, Alveston Methodist Church Hall, Greenhill - 01454 411688

CHIPPINg SODBuRyMidweek Funtime Toddlers, Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church, High Street - 01454 317787

Tyndale Tots, Dodington Parish Hall, Finch Road - 01454 325009

COALPIT HEATHCoalpit Heath Parent & Toddler Group, St Saviours Church Hall, Coalpit Heath - 01454 853265

DOWNENDQuakers Road Playgroup, Christchurch Hall, Quakers Road - 0117 9402310

EMERSONS gREENNCT Bumps, Babes and Beyond, Emersons Green Village Hall - 0844 243 6268

fILTONLittle Folk – Filton Communty Centre – 0117 3305090

Parent & Toddler Group, St Peters Church Hall, Filton 0117 9047076

St Andrews Toddler Group, Elm Park, Filton - 0117 9315942

Stay & Play, Childrens Centre, Rectory Lane, Filton - 01454 864150

Tiddlers Play Sessions – Filton Clinic & Filton Fun Hanger – 01454 867076

Time 4 Mums, The Childrens Centre, Conygre Rd, Filton - 01454 868499

fRENCHAySquirrel Tree Nursery, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay - 01179 753862

HANHAMChristchurch Toddlers, Church Hall, Church Road, Hanham - 07515 955284

HORfIELDParent & Toddler Group, St Gregorys Church Hall, St Gregorys, Horfield - 0117 9047076

Stay & Play, Upper Horfield Children Centre, Sheridan Road - 01179031281/5

KINgSWOODSticky Fingers, St Stephens Church Hall, Lansdown Rd, Kingswood - 0117 3777157

The Park Centre Parent & Toddler Group, The Park Centre Community Rooms, High Street, Kingswood - 01454 862190

Time 4 Mums, The Old School Youth Centre, High Street, Kingswood - 01454 868499

Kings Tot’s, Bristol Community Church, Bourne Chapel, Waters Road, Kingswood - 0117 9478441

Kingswood Methodist Mum’s & Tots, Kingswood Methodist Church, Grantham Road, Kingswood - 01179 616405

Bristol Mummy’s - KCA High Street, Kingswood - 07766 011158

LOCKLEAzELittle Treasures, The Cameron Centre, Lockleaze - 0117 9141129

OLVESTONOlveston Baby & Toddler Group, Olveston Methodist Church Hall, The Street - 07884186121

PATCHWAyHoly Family Play Group - Amberley Rd, Stoke Lodge - 01454 270329

Stay & Play – Patchway Children Centre, Epney Close - 01454 864146

Story Time – Patchway Library, Rodway Rd – 01454 868006

Tiddlers Play Session – Patchway Youth Centre – 01454 867076

Wriggle & Rhyme – Patchway Library, Rodway Rd - 01454 868006

PILNINgStay & Play, Pilning Village Hall,

Pilning - 01454 862979

SEVERN BEACHStay & Play, Severn Beach Village Hall, Severn Beach - 01454 862979

ST ANNESChildren Centre - 0113 773189

ST gEORgEJolly Tots, St George Community Centre, Church Rd, St George - 07970 678872

STOKESBouncing Babies – Jubilee Centre, Bradley Stoke – 01454 867076

Bradley Stoke 0-5’s - Holy Trinity Chruch, Pear Tree Rd, Bradley Stoke - 01454 618996

Busy Bees Parent & Toddler Group – Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church, Baileys Court Road - 01454 612154

Handprints – Little Stoke, Stoke Gifford, Bradley Stoke – 01454 612128

Little Stoke Childminders Toddler Group – Childrens Centre, Little Stoke – 01454 250067

Puddle Ducks – Brook Way Community Centre, Bradley Stoke – 01454 613982

Rhyme Time – Bradley Stoke Library, Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - 01454 868006

Sounds Messy – Little Stoke Children’s Centre, Little Stoke - 01454 867076

Stay & Play – The Stokes Children Centre, Little Stoke Lane

Sticky Fingers – Brook Way Activity Centre, Bradley Stoke - 01454 619622

Tiddlers Play Sessions – 01454 867076

Toy Library - Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke - 01454 867076

THORNBuRyBumps & Babies, Thornbury Baptist Church, Gillingstool - 01454 856828

Stay & Play, Childrens Centre, Gillingstool Primary School, Thornbury - 01454 862975

Thornbury Twins+ Club, Childrens Centre, Gillingstool Primary School, Thornbury - 01454 855774

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WARMLEySt Barnabas Toddler Group, Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church - 07855 217128

WINTERBOuRNEPraise & Play – All Saints Community Church Hall - 01454 855013

St Michaels Toddler Group – The Greenfield Centre, Winterbourne – 01454 777604

Stay & Play, Winterbourne Childrens Centre - 01454 862979

yATEYate Methodist Toddler Group, Yate Methodist Church - 01454 315661

CHIPPINg SODBuRyFran Greatorex - 01454 322412Nicola Gilbert - 01454 316470Rachel Robertson - 01454 325028Shirley Truslove - 01454 312814

COALPIT HEATHLinda Sloan - 01454 773511

DOWNENDAmanda Morgan - 0117 9832939Deborah Wallington - 0117 9099368Dena Dunn - 07954 147742Helen Liebert - 0117 9567601Jenny Lear - 0117 9090746Julie Stockwell - 0117 9756441Karen Westlake - 0117 9149386Michelle Lawrence - 0117 9083296Michelle Taylor - 0117 9401479Sarah Davies - 0117 9568105Sue Lovell - 0117 9092995

EMERSONS gREENFrancesca Seamon - 0117 9565897Julie Ann Dean - 0117 9047052Julie Hudson - 0117 9566062Melanie Whittle - 0117 9081965Susan Roberts - 0117 9569620

fISHPONDSJulie Hampton - 0117 9560064Tina Bamford - 0117 9651932

fILTONGeorgina Johnstone - 01179697492Heather Dibbins - 0117 9751892Samantha Braithwaite - 01179791459Susana Edith De Gregorio - 0117 9043281Veronica Hunt - 0117 9763482

fRAMPTON COTTERELLFrederica Davis - 01454 772712

fRENCHAyVictoria Tremlin - 07590 106993

HANHAMKate Ferris - 01179601140

HEADLEy PARKDebra Ward - 0117 9782562

HENBuRySarah Turner - 0117 3079506Yvonne Hancock - 0117 9508404

HORfIELDAllison Coombes - 0117 9695546Heather Roberts - 0117 9311585Pat Tucker - 0117 9315076Sam Ford - 0117 9513526Sandra Mapstone - 0117 9047076Susan Olivier - 0117 9514112Vikki Hill - 0117 9422811

KINgSWOODCatharine Cave - 0117 9076233Janis Phillimore - 0117 9087525Kim Agius - 0117 9353513Sallyanne Hutchison - 0117 9478268Vanessa Carter - 0117 3777157

MANgOTSfIELDSamantha Brain - 0117 9568166Edita Ryan - 07841 656487

MONTPELIERJoanne Amso - 0117 9857085

PATCHWAyMandy Sinclair - 0117 9043449Susan Croker - 0117 3779603Tracy Jenkins - 0117 3777248

PILNINgPauline Williamson - 01454 633168

PuCKLECHuRCHKaren Fletcher - 0117 9372746

REDLANDCatherine Whiteman - 0117 9089425Nina Higgins - 0117 9090678

SEA MILLSLyn & Jemma Gordon - 0117 9681342

SEVERN BEACHMandy Glover - 01454 633537

SOuNDWELLKelly Purnell - 0117 9659773

SOuTHMEADJulie’s Jellytots - 0117 9870709

STAPLE HILLKaren McCoy - 0117 9754023

STAPLETONMaria Barnett - 0117 9655172Maxine Pinkett - 0117 9656032

ST gEORgERosalind Rose - 0117 9080769Julie Scott - 0117 9475651

ST PAuLSBarbara Walker - 07796 083382

STOKE PARKVictoria Tomplin - 07921 465068

STOKESAlison Emsley - Stoke Gifford - 01454 250067Amanda Pepper - Bradley Stoke - 01454 615962Angela Williams - Little Stoke - 01454 619532Anita Townsend - Little Stoke - 0117 9470691Debbie Tremlin - Stoke Gifford - 0117 9693402Deborah Ellacott - Bradley Stoke - 01454 610793Elaine Albutt - Bradley Stoke - 01454 850426Karen Damsell - Bradley Stoke - 0117 9692134Kirsty Lewis - Little Stoke - 07966 295175Lisa Steward - Bradley Stoke - 07882 593653Margaret Heap - Stoke Gifford - 01454 250011Marie Notton - Bradley Stoke - 01454 612466Selina Bracey - Bradley Stoke - 01454 853607

CHILDMINDERS

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Sue Winter - Stoke Lodge - 01454 857088Susan Partridge - Bradley Stoke - 01454 615954

THORNBuRyGeraldine Nelmes - 01454 853666Nicole Clay – 07890 794157Lesley Philips - Winterbourne - 01454 418691Playaway - Thornbury Childminders - 01454 854828

WARMLEyKelly Probert - 07875 106578

WESTBuRy-ON-TRyMN. Harper - 0117 9508685

WICKWARSusan Parkinson - 01454 299562

WINTERBOuRNEJulie Wilding - 01454 853231

yATEHelen Isaac - 01454 323743Helen Winter - 01454 322070Lorraine Bryant - 01454 312704Paula Roberts - 01454 851205Penelope Simpson - 01454 315661Sheila Hazelton - 01454 883812Sian Evans - 01454 851282Susan Rozier - 01454 855029Yvonne Dowsing - 01454 314042

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

Patchway Centre Tot’s – Patchway Community Centre – 07875201322

Family Information Service, Bristol - 0845 1297217

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