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DayDays Out • Information • What’s On • Activitiess Out • Information • What’s On • ActivitiesTelephone: 01883 382151 Email: [email protected]

GRAPEVINEFree

The familyThe family Spring 2012

Cover photograph davidhlewis photography on page 31 of Grapevine

In this issueantenatal 12-14

babies 12-14

childcare 20-21

cleaners 4-5

dance 8-9

day care 22-23

drama 8-9

education 24-25

schools 24-25

parties 10-11

performing arts 8-9

pre-schools 22-23

sport and leisure 26-28

swimming 27

toddlers 15-19

tutoring 24

what’s new 6-7

what’s on 29-32

GrapevineRead by both parents and professionals - respected and valued

Kept for reference and passed onto friends - copies are referred to many ti mes.

Big enough - to publicise your business and fi nd you new customers

Small enough - to be truly local and a valuable resource in your community.

[email protected]

or call Helen on 01883 382151 for

more informati on

Would you like to own and run

your own childcare agency?

Existing, profi table nanny agency for sale

in the West Kent area. Work from home,

have your own income.

For more information telephone Helen on

01883 382151

Grapevine offers

3 The Family Grapevine Tel: 01883 382151 [email protected]

FREE TASTER SESSION with baby explorers and toddler [email protected]. www.babyexplorers.com

Welcome...Welcome to the Spring issue of the West Kent Family Grapevine!

We regularly check the listings in the magazine but if you fi nd any that need updating do let us know and..watch out for our new website.

Helen (Editor)West Kent Family Grapevine 01883 382151 [email protected]

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Shining Star Cleaning and Ironing Services from only £9.50 for family Grapevine readers. Quote ‘Grapevine’ Call 07824 772101

Kitchen Updates Ltd10% discount on any kitchen for Grapevine readers (see page 2)www.kitchenupdates.co.uk

Family PhotographersBumps and Beyond

Website: www.bumpsandbeyond-photography.co.uk

Tel: 01892 533624

DAVIDHLEWIS Photography

see page 31 of Grapevine, 07973 147734

Claire Dominic

Website: clairedominic.co.uk Tel: 01892 528738

FREE TRIAL DANCE SESSION

with Scamps Dance School in SevenoaksCall 07709 348723 and quote Grapevine

MinorMania, see back coverFREE coffee for Mums on Mothers dayBook a birthday party in June and receive a FREE one month pass.

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Are you House and Garden Proud?If you live in the Tunbridge Wells or Sevenoaks areas then here’s the complete soluti on to care for your home.

Houseproud will help you keep the interior of your house looking spic and span, whilst Gardenproud will cater for all your gardening needs.

It’s a perfect soluti on for today’s busy lives. You can buy the whole package or just the gardening or housework.

Houseproud was established 10 years ago and today looks aft er literally hundreds of houses in the area, off ering a quality house cleaning and ironing service. Gardenproud also cares for a large portf olio of gardens - from basic garden maintenance, to hedge trimming and tree surgery. And for those with more elaborate plans we off er a complete design, hard and soft landscaping service.

For further informati on please contact Sarah Sykes at Houseproud on 07831 394422, or Tim Sykes at Gardenproud on 07725 173820.

Or see them at www.reallyhouseproud.com or www.reallygardenproud.com

Making life easier

Belle CasaProfessional cleaning and

ironing, 0871 951 2345

Enchanted ChildcareNannies, Holiday nannies and

babysitt ers, 01892 598147

Garden Proud garden maintenance or

landscaping from just £13 per

hour, 07725 173820

HouseproudBusy Mum? Quality house

cleaning. For just £12 per hour,

07831 394422

OvenaidProfessional oven cleaning,

01892 548413

Oven Angels Is your oven a devil to clean?

Then call in the experts

01892 514552

Shining Star Cleaning LtdCleaning and ironing starti ng

from £9.50 per hour on menti on

of Family Grapevine.

Tonbridge Carpet CleanersLocal, reliable company,

Telephone 01732 359945

What’s New

Talking Tots is a unique acti vity group for pre-schoolers that uses games, rhymes and interacti ve acti viti es to help build social confi -dence, communicati on and encourage toddlers to develop important skills that will give them a head start in the classroom.

“Our sessions are so much fun, children won’t even realise they’re learning,” says Talking Tots class leader Jane Parker. “They’re playing and making friends, but at the same ti me they’re learning to listen, take turns and work as part of a group.”

Classes will run on Tuesday mornings at The Camden Centre, Tun-bridge Wells and are open to children from 12 months to four years of age. Classes do fi ll up fast, so parents are urged to contact Jane to join in the fun!

To fi nd out more about Talking Tots please contact Jane Parker on 07981 853472 or www.talkingtots.info.

All-New for 2012, Exciting Disco Parties have arrived at Sevenoaks Leisure CentreDesigned for 5yrs and upwards these parties include an experienced DJ, funky lighting and optional party themes. Up to 40 children can boogie the afternoon away with an exclusive disco party designed just for them. Party games and dance themes can also be arranged. Your DJ will keep the kids entertained throughout, ensuring a full-on, fun and fantastic time for all. A disco buffet is available with all parties providing just the fuel needed for energetic disco divas! For more information and booking slots please contact Sevenoaks Leisure Centre reception: 01732 470700

Playball comes to SevenoaksIt’s an Olympic year, so why not start the year off by helping your kids develop a genuine enthusiasm for sport by joining Playball. Everyone’s talking about it, and your children could be the Olympic stars of the future, so what’s all the fuss about?

PLAYBALL, has been running for nearly 30 years and is a unique and internati onally recognised specialist sport and movement programme for children aged 2-9 years, which is now launching on your very own doorstop in and around Sevenoaks in January!

The fi ve age-specifi c programmes, from ‘2 can do’ right the way through to ‘Players’ introduce children to diff erent sports including tennis, hockey, netball, cricket, football, rugby, basketball, volleyball and baseball/soft ball. Each programme is regularly reviewed by teachers, physical therapists, occupati onal therapists and sports scienti sts, to ensure the skills learnt are appropriate for each age-group. This benefi ts children in that they actually enjoy every minute of being acti ve, which is key for developing an enthusiasm for sport

and a healthy lifestyle.

Michelle Robertson, who has brought the programme to Sevenoaks and is a fully qualifi ed Primary School Teacher with a history in sports as long as your hockey sti ck says, “The programme is conducted in very small classes, and focuses on strengthening core stability, developing gross and fi ne motor skills, spati al awareness and bilateral symmetry, which all infl uences performance in the school classroom too. Parents say that the programme also helps their children master vital skills such as listening, following instructi ons and team playing, and they always look forward to their next Playball lesson”.

If you would like to encourage your child to learn sports correctly in a fun, structured and safe environment, and help develop them at the right pace physically, mentally and socially, then we’d love for you to discover more about Playball.

Let’s get your kids acti ve today! Please contact Michelle for a free taster session and parent informati on pack on 07500 468 375, or you can email her at [email protected] or visit us online at www.sevenoaks.playballuk.com.

Forgewood Barn situated on Eridge Park, is a new restaurant that takes its inspiration from the fantastic location and meat sourced entirely from the Park. The meat is butchered and supplied by the Eridge Park Farmshop. The Park is a bountiful source of fantastic meats.

Wild Venison which roams one of the oldest Deer Parks in the country, rare breed pork raised in the acres of ancient woodland and Sussex Beef grazing on the wide open pastures

The Barn is manned by Ben Holmes. Ben has extensive experience in London at the fi nest restaurants and is committed to providing the best classic dishes, inspired by the great meats available. We have a fi xed standard menu as well as daily specials to take advantage of seasonal and market availability. See advertisement on page 29

Tuesday 20th MarchIs your child achieving their potenti al?Register for the launch of starjumpz pioneering childrens centre at Salomons in Tunbridge Wells, att end any or all of the seminars from professionals and parents and take a tour of the starjumpz centre.Call 01892 510257 or email [email protected]

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Drama SchoolsAct 11 academy, Sevenoaks, 01732 463293

Footsteps, 0777 1985 711

Italia Conti , 01892 529112

Intrepid Theatre, 01273 476226

Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools, Sevenoaks, 020 8447 4530

Limelight Musical Theatre, Hawkhurst, 01435 882687

McAllister-Brown Dance School, 01892 516074

Perform, 0845 400 4000

Recall Theatre School, 01892 611544

Stagecoach Theatre Arts,

Tonbridge, 01444 455208

Stagecoach Theatre Arts,

Tunbridge Wells,

01342 410206

Studio Academy of theatre

drama, singing, 01892 860624

Theatre Train, Twells,

Sevenoaks, 01435 872881

Tonbridge Performing Arts,

01732 353297

Trinity Youth Theatre, 11-

19yrs, 01892 678678

Young Trinity aft er schl theatre

Club, 8-11yrs, 01892 678678

Performing Arts

Dance SchoolsAerodance Danceboxand Aerodance Street for Tots to Teens, now in Benenden, Groombridge, Leybourne, Staplehurst, Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst and West Malling. 0845 430 8383 Act 11 academy, Sevenoaks, 01732 463293

Cascade school of dance 07789833164

Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, 2+, Twells, 01892 542549

C.C. Danceworks, street & disco, Hildenborough, 01732 838897

Chetwerikova School of Ballet, Twells, 01892 531632

Connie Turner School of Dance, Tonbridge, 01732 353297

Dance Academy Sevenoaks, 01732 469806

Dance Expressions, kids fun, disco, latin, Sevenoaks, 01689 833156

Edenbridge Ballet School, 3+, 01732 367020

Eunice Walton School of Dancing, 3+, Marlpit Hill, 01342 834538Firefl y Dance School, 07734 816989www.fi refl ydanceschool.co.uk

Flame Dance Academy, Edenbridge, 01732 860598

Footsteps, 0777 1985 711

Geraldine Fox School of Dancing, 21/2 +, 01732 357518

Housley School of Dance, Sevenoaks, 01732 461 550

Italia Conti, 01892 529112

Just Dance, 21/2 +, in and around Twells, 01892 864517

Kickz danceworks, Twells, 21/2 +, 01435 862880

Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance, 01424 217460

McAllister-Brown Dance School, 2 + Twells, 01892 516074

Samantha’s Academy of Dance, Wateringbury & Teston, 07960 355184

Medway School of Dancing, 3+, Tonbridge, 01732 358355

Pre-School Dance, 18mnths+, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Pre-School Dance, 3 & 4 yrs, Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614

Sandra Taylor School of Theatre Dance, Hildenborough, 01732 810879

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 6+, 01732 470700

Sevenoaks School of Dance, 3+, 01732 453330

Sheila Price School of Dancing, Tonbridge, 01732 362483

Southborough School of Dance, Twells, 01892 531632

Stagecoach Performing Arts, 4-16 yrs, Tonbridge, 01444 456208

Stagecoach Performing Arts, 4-16yrs, Twells, 01342 410208

Studio Academy of theatre arts, ballet, modern, tap, 01892 860624

Susanna Cox School of Dancing, 01892 653336

The Dance Studio, 21/2 to adult, Twells, 01892 521687

The Knee to Dance, ballet, modern, tap & jazz, 21/2 +, 01622 741146

Tonbridge Performing Arts, 01732 353297

Vera Robinson School of Dancing, 01732 461510

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Performing Arts

Recently launched Firefl y Dance School provides a fun and relaxing environment for children to learn.

The founder, Carla Nicholson is a well known and established dance teacher and choreographer in the South-East and London. Firefl y Dance School off ers R.A.D Ballet and I.S.T.D Modern & Tap classes from 2 1/2 years & upwards.

The classes consist of teaching the fundamentals and syllabus of each chosen technique whilst installing the love and passion for dance through having fun. During each class your children will learn the concept of Ballet, Modern & Tap through technique, rhythm, props & music. We may even have fun with a tutu or two to capture the real enjoyment of dancing!

For more informati on please contact Carla on 07734 816989 or email fi refl [email protected].

First trial lesson free for a limited ti me only. Please quote “Spring grapevine”

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Trial Sessions Available

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Party TimeParty EntertainersParty EntertainersAerodance parti es for girls and boys, from 3 upwards. A fun dance party, whether you want street, glam and glitt er,r or a mix of dance and games. 0845 430 8383 Dance Parti es, 3-10 years, 01892 864517

D&D Footi e Focus, football themed parti es, 2 to 15 years 07969 669153

www.allsortsoff un.co.uk, Pirate, Knight, Spy parti es, 07845 320001

Monty’s Chidlren’s party0788 788 0796

Pic-n- Mix Parti es, 01892 864592

Stardust, childrens manicure and makeup parti es, 01892 862273

TechZone, ulti mate gaming truck, 01622 200 655www.ulti mategamingtruck.co.uk

Teddy Box, make a bear kits, ideal for parti es, 01737 556560

Beauty Bliss, 01892 832530

Carri’s Craft s, craft parti es, sevenoaks, 07765 438122

Children’s Fairy Parti es, 01892 518670

Cookies Kitchen, cookery parti es, 01892 853272

Croc Encounters, repti le parti es and shows, 0845 020 4364

Davy Driver’s Music Train, 01892 860235

Disco Dance Parti es, Spice up Your Party, 01342 718027

Dyna-mites, 3-8yrs, 01580 213476 / 01424 882684

Esporta birthday parti es, 01892 774 000

Equstar, medieval skills party, 01892 617066

Froggle Parti es, 0845 050 4509

Funky Monkey Parti es, 5+, 07947 119091

Gift Daze, pop star parti es, 01892 752117

High School Musical Parti es, Themed Games, 07798 872322

Hugh’s Hocus-Pocus Fun Show, 01892 825755

Humpty Dumpty Musical Parti es,

01892 864592

Jo Jingles, music, instruments,

themes, parachute & Games,

01732 361314

Jonjo Children’s Entertainer,

01622 871950

Kelly the Clown, 01892 653963

Kiddi Karts, 01932 770770

Loopy Lou Parti esm, Traditi onal

Children’s Party Entertainer,

01892 825122

Mick’s disco and children’s

entertainer, 01689 824040

Mosaic Children’s parti es,

020 8397 8864

Mr Trickey, Magic, Balloons, Disco,

Comedy, 020 8337 7746

PipSqueaks Music Parti es,

01732 741335

Pirate Parti es, Bewl Cruisers, Bewl

Water, 01892 890661

Pop star parti es, 0800 567 7197

Racing Challenge - linked racing car

simulators we come to you,

01732 460614

Rhythm Express Parti es,

01892 860235

Scencio, disco parti es, 01732 470700

Slap n dash, painti ng party,

01580 755674

Spice Up your Party,

01342 718027

The Craft y Party, 01732 810719

theenchantedpartyshop.co.uk and

the Telephone No. Is 01952 825 267

The Fun Factory, 01435 862906

Terry Herbert, children’s magic,

01474 852644

Truly Madly Baby - party plan,

01580 720226

Tumble Tots Birthday Parti es, age 2

to 5 years, 01892 536142

Halls for hire

Delarue Hall Tonbridge, Hire for all occasions, tel: 01732 367917

Ashurst McDermott Village Hall, 01892 740210

Bells Yew Green Village Hall, 01892 750231

Benenden Village Hall01580 240670

Bidborough Village Hall, 01892 520967

Brenchley Memorial Hall, 01892 723303

Broadwater Hall - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 526069

Camden Centre - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 521384

Christ Church Centre - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 522323

Copt Hall - Hawkhurst, 01580 752058

Cowden Memorial Hall, Cowden Memorial Hall, 01342 850988.

Delarue Hall Tonbridge, Hire for all occasions, tel: 01732 367917

Rickards Hall, Edenbridge, 01732 865368

Edenbridge WI Hall, 01732 865368

Frant Memorial Hall, 01892 616233

Goudhurst Parish Hall, 01580 211426

Groombridge Village Hall, 0560 1497246

Hadlow Old School Hall, 01732 851878

Horsmonden Methodist Church, 01892 722680

Horsmonden Village Hall, 01892 722505

Langton village hall, Langton Green, 01892 862266

Paddock Wood Masonic Hall, 01892 833292

Putlands Leisure Centre - Paddock Wood, 01892 838290

Pembury Village Hall,01892 822837

Sherwood Community Centre TWells, 01892 538230

Showfi elds Hall - Tunbridge Wells, 01892 542970

Speldhurst Village Hall, [email protected]. Tel: 07936 523 304

St Dunstan’s Church Hall - Southborough, 01892 537865

St James Church Hall - Twells, 01892 521703

St Johns Church Hall - Twells, 01892 540897

St Johns Methodist Church - Southborough, 01892 544578

St Lukes Church Hall, Sevenoaks, 01732 454426

St Matt hews Church Hall -Twells, 01892 618108

St Peter’s Church - Twells, 01892 530384

St Paulinus Church Centre, Edenbridge, 01732 505724

St Philip’s Church - Twells, 01892 531031

Sunnyside Hall, Rusthall, Twells, 01892 513777

Toc H Hall - Litt le Mount Sion, Twells, 01892 618414

Toc H Hall, Cambrian Road, Twells, 01892 532048

Tonbridge, Christ Church Centre, 01732 770334.

Vale Royal Methodist Church - Twells, 01892 543257

West Kent Young Women’s Project (YWCA) - Tonbridge, 01732 365831

Party VenuesAngel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Briti sh Wildlife Centre, Lingfi eld, 01342 834658

Crowborough Leisure Centre, 01892 665488

Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Our Space, children’s play centre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 616000

Tumble Tots Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough 01892 536142 Wear M Out, soft play, Tonbridge, 01732 353773

Party Supplies

Cakes by Caroline, 01732 508008

The little baking company,

01732 834786

Allstar catering, kids party from £4.50 per

head delivered, set-up or waitress served,

01732 451468

Array of Cakes, specialising in cakes and

cookies for all occasions, 07768 098072

Bounceabout, 01622 260006

Bounce ‘n’ play - bouncy castle hire,

01959 569255

Jumpabout Jungle, bouncy castle,

01732 852222

Moulds and plaster casts (ideal for parti es),

01342 713319

miff y’s, party supplies, costumes etc,

01892 525022

Stormit Enterprises, mobile laser, etc,

0800 083 3040

Party NRG partyware, party bags and stocking

fi llers, 0871 200 3360 www.partynrg.co.uk

Party Time

Cakes by CarolineHandcraft ed cakes for all occa-sions

Birthdays, Weddings, Christen-ings, Xmas etc.

Please call 01732 508008 or 07968 017412

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All-New for 2012, Exciting Disco Parties have arrived at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. Designed for 5yrs and upwards these parties include an experienced DJ, funky

lighting and optional party themes. Upto 40 children can boogie the afternoon

away with an exclusive disco party designed just for them. Party games and

dance themes can also be arranged. Your DJ will keep the kids entertained

throughout, ensuring a full-on, fun and fantastic time for all. A disco buffet

is available with all parties providing just the fuel needed for energetic disco

divas! For more information and booking slots please contact Sevenoaks

Leisure Centre reception: 01732 470700

Bumps & Babies

Baby activitiesBaby Explorers, lively music and exciting activities,

07947 380 135

Baby & Parent Cinema Club, Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, 01732 450175

Ducklings baby and toddler swimming, 07795093564

Baby signing classes, West Kingsdown on a Tuesday and

Eynesford near Sevenoaks on a Friday, 07768 447657

Humpty Dumpty Club, baby music, 01892 864592

Jumping beans, 3 mnths+, 01580 753220/850506

Just Dance, baby and me ballet class, 01892 864517

Kindermusik, babies +Twells 01892 549086

Edenbridge 07909 774893

Sevenoaks, 07957 490919

Musical Bumps, music for babies, 07758 862828

Pilates - Mum & baby, 01892 618493

Rythm Express, music classes for babies,

Singalong baby sign classes, West Kingsdown, 07767 447 657

Swimming - see pages 31

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Bumps & Beyond Photography

We’ve just had a photo shoot with our 20 week son & the pictures are amazing! Sarah was brilliant, we were relaxed & had lots of fun even though we had to work fast before Seth had enough (he managed about 50 mins)!

We had the shoot on a Wednesday & the photos were available to view the following Monday. They are all so good & varied (even though I’m not the most photogenic of people), we are struggling to decide which ones to buy! Sarah asked if we had any specifi c ideas of what we wanted but she had plenty of suggesti ons and if Seth wasn’t enjoying a parti cular shot she moved on quickly. I’m really glad we chose to go with Sarah & I know we’ll be going back when Seth is a bit older.

Karen Jowett , January 2012

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Baby Explorers and Toddler Explorers, Tunbridge WellsFREE TRIAL SESSION for Baby Explorers (0-12months) and Toddler Explorers (1-2years)! We off er

weekly sessions throughout the year with a diff erent, fun theme each week. Every session is set to

lively music accompanying exciti ng, structured acti viti es, aimed to help sti mulate your baby’s sensory

and physical development from newborn to 2 years. Acti viti es focus on your baby’s fi ne motor skills,

hand-and-eye co-ordinati on, movement, eye contact and social interacti on and communicati on.

Session include fi bre-opti cs, bubbles, messy play, parachutes, sensory treasure baskets, animal pup-

pet shows, colourful ribbons, feathers, brightly coloured scarves, mirrors, musical instruments, danc-

ing, textured balls, water- and sand-play, and so much more...

Contact us to reserve your place. Kate on 07947 380 135 or email [email protected]. www.

babyexplorers.com

Weekly Parent/Carer & Baby Cinema Club

Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd,

Sevenoaks. 01732 450175

www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Health Visitors give this

magazine to new parents.

To advertise email

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Bumps & Babies

NEW DIRECTIONLeanne Flux is a Mum, Life Coach and Counsellor.

She is trained in antenatal and the Mongan Method of HypnoBirthing™ which allows a simple, relaxed, controlled approach to birthing. Her course focuses on the techniques around relaxation and factual information to enable parents to make informed decisions around the birth of their baby.

Leanne also focuses on Stress Management and Relaxation to help individuals to understand how to recognize and reduce stress and depression.

For more information call Leanne on 07986336289.

AntenatalAnte-natal Groups, Community Room, Edenbridge Hospital, 01732 863262

Antenatal Pilates, Moira Clark 01732 453271

Birthing Beautiful - Doula service, 07859 998 057

Birthlight, pregnancy yoga,07702 751143

BirthPlus + Independent Antenatal Classes, 07847 030 142

Birthwise, active birth classes, 01892 784381

Bump 2 baby, antenatal education classes, 0845 4762616

Gentle Birth, antenatal classes, 01732 834417

Maternity Refl exology, 01892 520897

Mothers Matter, Doula Services, 01892 681 402

National Childbirth Trust, antenatal classes, 0870 444 8707

NCT Relaxation, Breathing & Exercise for Pregnancy classes, 01732 884895

Private Antenatal Classes (NCT Trained), 01732 884895

Shiatsu & Refl exology for pregnancy, birth & babies, Sara Browne MRSS, MAR, 01892 533335/07927 904433

BreastfeedingBreastfeeding Drop In’s Little Forest CC, T Wells - 01892 532319 - Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30

Breastfeeding Drop In’s Tonbridge Baptist Church - 01732 352824 - Tuesdays - 10am - 12pm

Breastfeeding Drop In’s Cranbrook CC, Cranbrook - 01580 713296 - Thursdays 1 - 3pm

Breastfeeding Drop In’s Edenbridge CC, Edenbridge - 01732 8640453 - Fridays 10am - 12pm

NCT, 24 hour breastfeeding helpline, 0300 3300771

NCT, free bra fi tting service,01732 453271


ExerciseAnte and Postnatal Pilates and fi tness. Day, eve & weekend. Moira Clark 01732 453271

Aqua Exercises (ante & post natal), Fosse Bank Schl, Hildenborough & Coombe Bank Schl, 01732 833319

Baby and buggy outdoor exercise for mum, Sevenoaks. Moira Clark 01732 453271


Buggy-Workout.com -Exercise with your baby, 07990 973313

Free ‘Fit Mums & Tums’ Ante & Post Natal Exercise at Paddock Wood Children’s Centre, 01580 713285

Louise Renton fi tness teacher, 01892 863075

Bumps and Mums, Play away, East Grinstead, 0800 118 2919

First Aid CoursesSt Johns Ambulance, 01732 871666

The Parent Company, fi rst aid for babies and children, 0845 094 42209

Massage, yoga, etcSevenoaks Baby Massage, 01959 525074

Baby Massage, Hildenborough & Westerham, 01732 833319

Baby massage and/or exercise for Mums, Moira Clark, 01732 453271

BBcise, Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga Classes, 01732 884895

Baby signing classes, West Kingsdown & Eynesford near Sevenoaks, 07768 447657.

Birthlight, pregnancy yoga, recovery, postnatal yoga, 07702 751143

Louise Renton Massage therapist, 01892 863075

Lyn Wurf ITEC, TATH, Evolve Baby Massage, 01892 861558

Mother & Baby yoga, 07766 717398

Pilates for Mum and Massage for Baby, Moira Clark, 01732 453271

Pilates, Mum & baby, 01892 618493

Pilates, TWells, 01892 529034

Pilates & Massage therapist,01892 863075

Pregnancy yoga, 07766 717398

Pregnancy Yoga, Wednesday 6:00-7.15pm, Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 01732 864045.

Shiatsu & Refl exology for pregnancy, birth & babies, 01892 533335

Yoga for pregnancy, Pembury Hospital & Uckfi eld, 01825 768010

MedicalKent Medical Imaging, self referral Ultrasound, 01732 897 666

The Avenue Clinic, ultrasound, nuchal scans, 01732 465995

Meeting othersBabyspace, social group for parents and babies. Tonbridge Parish Church, 01732 770962, Mondays 12.30-3.15pm

Baby and You courses for new parents (babies under 4 months) at Little Forest Chil-dren Centre T Wells, 01892 532319

Buggy-Workout.com – Exercise with your baby – 07990 973313

Bumps & Babes, group for new parents, St Stephens Centre Christchurch Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 771977

Home Birth Group, call Allison on 01892 524025 or 07789 002883

Leigh Mother & Toddler Group (babies welcome), 9.30-11.30 Thursdays during term time. Leigh Large Village Hall.

Mummy Day Care, meet ups and discount treatments, 07931 384 242

New Parents Group, New Borns to Early CrawlersPaddock Wood Children’s Centre, 01580 713285.

NCT coffee mornings, parents & children, Sevenoaks & Tonbridge only, 0845 2269354

NCT coffee mornings, Twells, 07005 964029

Midwives / DoulasBirthing Beautiful - Doula service, 07859 998 057

Birth Comfort Doula Services, 01732 884895

Birthing Doula, 01892 537663

BirthPlus + Independent Antenatal Classes, 07847 030 142 [email protected]

Birth / postnatal doula, 01732 463320 or 07984911588

Catherine Oatridge, Postnatal Doula Services, 01323 410341

GR8-4-Mums, Birth/postnatal Doula,01892 537663

Kent Midwifery Practice, 01233 720940/ 01233 647994

Lisa Walters, Doula, 07734 726182

Midwives of the Weald, 079016 46123

Mothers Matter, Doula Services,

01892 681 402

Nurturing Birth - doula

service, 01892 532830

Postnatal Doula, 01892 770842

Sunrise Birthing Independent

Midwifery Care, 01825 714538

Nappy Services

heekies Nappies, home collection

laundry service, 01903 784291

Kent Cloth Nappy Network

support, help and advice,

01622 605972

The Nappy Lady, alternatives to

disposables, 01622 739034

YWCA, Time Out, for young mums

and mums-to-be. Thursday AM,

free creche, 01732 365831

Support

CRY-SIS Helpline, for sleep

problems and excessive crying,

08451 228 669

Multiple Births Foundation,

020 8383 3519

National Childbirth Trust,

Sevenoaks & Tonbridge, antenatal

bookings, 0845 2269364

NCT, T Wells & District

Membership, 07005 801634

General, 07005 964029

National Childbirth Trust,

General, 0870 444 8707

Sevenoaks Hospital Health

Visitors, 01732 470200

TAMBA - National Twins & Multiple

Births Association

0870 770 3305

Bumps & Babies

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Mothers Matter, Doula Services,

Health Visitors give

this magazine to

new parents.

To advertise email

familygrapevine@

hotmail.co.uk

The Pre-School Learning Alliance may be able to help give you further information on Toddler Groups. Tel: 01622 690636 or KITES ( for E.Sussex) on 0845 6010777

Monday amBumble Bee Parent and Toddler group, Hadlow Old School Hall01732 851156

Cameo, Twells United Reformed Church, 01732 850455

Greenfi elds P&T, Forest Row,01342 828262

Little Fishes, Edenbridge Baptist Church, High St, 01732 865613

Little Pickles, St Andrews Church, Paddock Wood, 01892 837617

Parent and Toddler Fun, All Saints Lodge, Hawkhurst, 01580 753784

Parent and Toddler Group, Little Forest Children’s Centre, Twells, 01892 532319

Puddle-Ducklings, Hawkhurst Baptist Church, Western Road

Stay and Play Mon 9.30 -11.00 Little Forest Children Centre TWells 01892 532319

Tiggergruppe, for German speaking mums, fi rst Monday of month, 07866 766274

Toddler Fun At Number One Rowantree Rd, Twells, 01892 514544

Monday pmBig Messy Toddler session on a Monday 2.- 3:30pm Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 01732 864045

Christ Church P&T Crundwell Community Centre, Southborough, 01892 531816

Marsh Green P&T, St Johns Church Room, Green, 01732 867974 / 864529

Mother & Baby, Church Hall, Hildenborough, 01732 834795

Parent & Toddler Fun, All Saints Lodge (opp Colenade), Rye Road, Hawkhurst, 01580 754334

Toddler Time, (term time only) Tonbridge Baptist Church, 01732 352824

Tuesday amBabes & Toddlers, Douglas Rd Church Hall, Tonbridge

Bikes and Slides Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church Warner Hall, Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 541118

Little Fishes, Baptist Church Hall, Edenbridge, 01732 865613

Cheeky Monkeys, Horsmonden, 01892 723307

First Friends, St Johns Church Hall, Amherst Rd, Twells, 01892 540897

Greenfi elds P&T, Forest Row, 01342 828262

Little Fishes, Baptist Church Hall, Edenbridge, 01732 865613

Little Springers, broadmead Church, 01892 537663

Mother and OthersVine Evangelical Church, Hitchen Hatch Lane, Sevenoaks 10-11:30. 01732 453209.

Sparklers Toddler Group, Eden Church, Edenbridge, 9.30-11.30 01732 865613

Squealson Wheels, Holy Trinity with Christ Church, Twells, 01892 522323

Stepping Stones, special needs toddler group. Meets every other Tuesday. Tonbridge Baptist Church, 01732 352824

Time Out…for Mums & pre-school Town church, Mill Lane, Sevenoaks, 9.30-11.,01732 464456

Tuesday pmPebbles Toddler Group, Sundridge, 01959 561051

Parent baby toddler & child group. WI Hall Station Road07779178474

Pooh Corner, St Georges, Chilston Rd, Twells, 01892 543982

Pray and Play, fi rst Tuesday of month, Tonbridge Methodist Church, 01732 354245

Rusthall United Reformed Church Toddler Club, 01892 536260

Toddler Train, Hawkhurst Baptist Church, Hawkhurst

Teddies group,non-walkers 2 - 3.30pm, Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 01732 864045

Tuesday Tiddlers, Curren Hall, East Peckham, 01622 872711

Wednesday amBabes Group, 0-1, St Stephens Church Hall, Tonbridge, 01732 771977

Buggy Walk, 10am starting at the Childrens Centre, Paddock Wood bi weekly from 1st Sept.Contact 01580 713285.

Coffee Pot, Hadlow Church,01732 850929

Gyminis, 6mnths - 5yrs, 10am -12 noon, Twells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Jelly Babies, Edenbridge Community Room, Spitals Est, 01732 503758

Little Rascals, Baptist Church, Romford Rd, Pembury, 01892 825590

Madkap, 0-4, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Mum’s & Tots baby and toddler group. 10am-12pm Knockholt Village Hall, Main Rd, Knockholt. 01959 532212

Smugglers Baby & Toddler Group, Grange Garden Cottage, Chequers Rd, Goudhurst

Toddle In, The Christian Centre, Hanover Road, Twells, 01892 521320

Playtime, United Reformed Church Hall, St Johns Hill, 01732 452925

Salvation Army, Twells, 01892 523849

Smugglers Toddlers, Church Rooms, Goudhurst, 01580 212179

Socatots, Tunbridge Wells, 07958 049202

Spa Café, Sherwood Community Centre, Greggs Wood Rd, Twells, 01892 538230

St Augustines M&T, Crescent Rd, Twells, (Meet during Hols), 01892 522525

St Thomas’ P&T, Pennington Road, Twells, 01892 510264

Sunbeam Club, Christchurch Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, 01732 770334

Top of the Tots, baby & toddler music, Sevenoaks, turn up on the day, 10.30, 01732 503567

Toddler Sport, 0-4yrs, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Vive la Halls, M&T for french speaking children, Wed am, 01622 842868

Wednesday pmBuggy Club, St Lukes Church Hall, St Lukes Rd, Twells, 01892 523740

Dunton Green P&T, Dunton Green Village Hall, 1.15 - 3pm, 01732 458094

Little Acorns P&T St Pauls CofE, 01892 520804

Mum & Co, St Nicholas Church, Undercroft, 01732 740340

Plaxtol Playtime at Plaxtol Memorial Hall, School Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks. Meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 2:15-4:15pm. 01732 810351

Playmates, Marlpit Hill Baptist Church, Hilders Lane, Edenbridge, 01732 865613

Russian speaking parent and toddler group. Tonbridge Christ Church. 12.30 till 2.30 during term time, 01732 832910

St Mark’s Toddler Group, Twells, 01892 526069

St Phillips Church Hall, Tonbridge, 01732 770955

Higham Hoppers Tonbridge Methodist Church, Higham Lane, 01732 833981

Tots & Co, St Philips Church, Salisbury Road, 01732 770955

Thursday amABC Toddler Group, St James’ Church Hall, Twells, 10.15-11.45am, 01892 521703

Barnababies’, St Barnabas Church hall (bottom of Camden Road- by No 1 Fish & Chips) 01892 533826

Culveden Toddler Time, Culveden Evangelical Church, Twells, 01892 510295

Greenfi elds P&T, Forest Row, 01342 828262

Jolly Tots, St Johns Church, Sevenoaks, 9.30-11.30, 01732 452945

Little Rascalls, Pembury Baptist Church Hall, Pembury, 01892 825590

Music Mayhem, Sevenoaks, Community Centre,[email protected]. Just turn up.

Rusthall Evangelical Church Westwood Rd, 01892 520568

St Stephens, Tonbridge, 01732 771977

Tots Plus, Church House, Cranbrook, 01580 715861

Thursday pmEast Peckham Pre-school toddler group, East Peckham Village Hall, 01622 872931

Pebbles Toddler Group, Sundridge, 01959 562743

Toddlers Timetable

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Monty’s truly is unique…and this is confirmed again and again by mums and nannies who join Monty’s having attended other music groups. Some comment on the warmth and atmosphere, some on the professionalism (“why isn’t Monty’s on TV?) and some on the quality and range of the props and instruments but they all seem to agree that the highly colourful and visual element of children’s theatre in each Monty’s session is exceptional. To delight a child, you must be able to enter their world and light their imagination and at Monty’s Music, entertainment is the key! Once a child is enthralled, they will learn the most in the best way possible and love the whole musical and movement experience! From the moment Monty is woken up and pops his head out of his kennel, the excitement begins. From little ones, as young as 6 months, eyes are glued to Monty and frequently little arms and hands start waving in anticipation! Every session has an exciting theme, and is carefully structured to give a great variety of up-beat children songs, nursery rhymes and children’s classics. To keep the grown-ups from groaning (!), the variety of over 300 songs are used at Monty’s and every term you take home a new free CD containing over 50 songs. Add to this a huge diversity of instruments, a visual extravaganza (including dry ice machines, bubble machines, puppets and motorized props) stimulating movement, action rhymes and dance and the essential element of dramatic children’s theatre and you have something pretty special!

Class size is very small and in age-bands and as many of you will know, for some time the waiting lists have been somewhat lengthy! So GOOD NEWS! At last Monty’s is expanding its locations and numbers of classes. See adverts above to phone for more information or a FREE VISIT! But don’t delay, we anticipate the new places will go fast!

Toddlers Music

Toddler MusicAngel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes, 0800 107 7949

Humpty Dumpty, 6mnths-4yrs, 01892 864592

Jo Jingles, 01732 361314

Jumping Beans, 01580 753220

Kindermusik, Edenbridge, 07909 774893Sevenoaks, 07957 490919Twells, 01892 549 086

Mini Stages, 01342 892225

Monkey Music, 020 8314 1081

Monty’s Music, 01892 533610

Music Bugs, Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells, 0844 578 1020

Musical Bumps, 01732 321217

Paddock Wood Childrens Centre, Music Bugs, 2.00 - 2.40pm. £2 per session. Contact 01580 713285.

Pip Squeaks Music, Sevenoaks, 01732 741335

Polka Dot Acti ve Learning, U3s, Sevenoaks, 01732 465682

The Music Box, 0-4yrs, 01732 832432

The Rythm Express, 01892 860235

Top of the Tots, baby & toddler music, Sevenoaks, 01732 503567

Toddler Dance

Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Aerodance Dancebox for Tots from 2 ½ to 4 year-olds, an infusion of ballet, mime, musical theatre and funky tunes, 0845 430 8383

Baby Ballet, TWells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Beginners Ballet, Twells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Budding Ballerinas, Edenbridge, 3+, 01732 860598

Catherine Bellinger School of Dance, Twells, 01892 542549

Just Dance, baby ballet 7 baby boogie, Twells, 01892 864517

Litt le Stars, TWells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

McAllister-Brown Dance School, 01892 516074

Pre-School Dance in Lamberhurst, 01424 217460

Pre-School Dance, Raleys Gym, 01732 458614

Susanna Cox Schools of Dancing, pre-school classes, 01892 653336

Toddler ArtBig Messy Toddler session on a Monday 2.00-3:30pm Edenbridge Children’s Centre, 01732 864045

Carri’s Craft s, Sevenoaks, 07765 438122

Craft y Crew, 01892 852247

Paint Pots, 18mnths-4yrs, Sevenoaks 01732 470700

Practi cally Picasso, ceramics studio, Sevenoaks, 07962 441305

Slap n Dash, paint your own ceramics, 01580 755674

Toddler Other acti viti esAero Tots, mini musical theatre courses, 2-4yrs, 0845 4308383

Aqua Tots, 3-5yrs, Twells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Swimming for toddlers- see swimming secti on on page 31

The Jumblies, pre school drama classes, 01732 887289

Talking Tots, Tunbridge Wells, 07981 853472

TinyTalk-Baby/toddler singing and signing, 07931 927 697

Story / Rhyme Time

Cranbrook Library storyti me, Tues 2.15, 01580 712463

Cranbrook Library baby bounce & rhyme, 4th Wed of the month, 01580 712463

Crowborough Library storyti me, 2-4yrs Tues pm, 01892 664426

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17 The Family Grapevine Tel: 01883 382151 Email: [email protected]

Toddlers

Talking Tots is a unique acti vity group for pre-school-ers that uses games, rhymes and interacti ve acti viti es to help build social confi dence, communicati on and encourage toddlers to develop important skills that will give them a head start in the classroom.

“Our sessions are so much fun, children won’t even realise they’re learning,” says Talking Tots class leader Jane Parker. “They’re playing and making friends, but at the same ti me they’re learning to listen, take turns and work as part of a group.”

Classes will run on Tuesday mornings at The Camden Centre, Tunbridge Wells and are open to children from 12 months to four years of age. Classes do fi ll up fast, so parents are urged to contact Jane to join in the fun!

To fi nd out more about Talking Tots please contact Jane Parker on 07981 853472 or www.talkingtots.info.

Crowborough Library Rhymeti me,

0-2yrs every other Wed 10.30am

Hawkhurst Library Storyti me, Tues

2.30-3pm.

Pembury Library storyti me, Thurs

2.30pm, 01892 822278

Pembury Library, baby bounce &

rhyme, U3’s, 2nd Tues each month

10.30-11am

Sevenoaks Library storyti me, Wed

11-11.30am, all ages.

Southborough Library storyti me,

Tues 2.15pm, 01892 529808

Tunbridge Wells Library storyti me

Mon 11 - 11.30am, 01892 522352

Tunbridge Wells Library baby

bounce & rhyme, Tues 11 to

11.30am, 01892 522352

The Grapevine is given out to he Grapevine is given out to over 300 locations in West Kent. over 300 locations in West Kent.

To advertise email:To advertise email:[email protected]@hotmail.co.uk

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Toddlers Fitness

Toddlers ExerciseGymboree Play & Music, 0-5 years, free trial class, call for specifi c times. The Plaza Suite at the Stag Theatre 07827 910978

Angel Leisure; Pre-School Bounce Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Baby Ballerinas, Play away, E Grinstead, 0800 118 2919

D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues, 2 to 15 years 07969 669153

Football U5’s, Langton Green Sports Club, 01892 862967

Gym Tots, 1-3 years, Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614

Jumping beans, 0-5yrs, see ad, 01580 213476 / 01424 882684

Koala Kids, Wildernesse Sports Centre, Sevenoaks, U5’s, 01732 451437

Little Kickers, 01293 226 201

Madkap, 0-4, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865 665

Microsports, sport for pre-schl children, 07863 330200

Mummy & Me ballet classes, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 864517

Playball, sport and movement for 2-9 years, Tunbridge Wells, 07500 468 375

Playaway, Mondays am. Tots Fit-ness & Fun. Price includes class, play session, 0800 118 2919

Rugby Tots, 0845 3133244

Ruggerbugs, pre-school, non-con-

tact rugby, 08456 432 462

Scallywags mini gym, Tonbridge

& Sevenoaks, 01732 220463

Team Tots Toddlers Soccer,

3-5yrs, Sevenoaks, Leisure

Centre, 01732 470700

Tiny Dancers, dance classes for

boys and girls from 18 months,

07734 053509

Tiny Tumblers, Freedom Leisure, Crowborough, U2’s -5yrs, 01892 665488

Toddlers Gym, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Mon & Thurs am, 01732 470700

Toddler Sport 0-4yrs, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Tumble Tots, Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough and Matfi eld,01892 536142

Tunbridge Wells School of Gymnastics, Gym Club, 2-5yrs, 01892 542970

YogaBugs, 0845 863 0687

Soft Play AreasAngel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Gyminis, Tunbridge Wells Sports & tennis centre, 01892 540744

Happy Hoppers, Paddock Wood, 01622 872068

Madkap, 0-4, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Manic Monsters, Edenbridge, 01732 866115

Minor Mania, 01892 752042

Our Space, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 616000

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Wear M Out, Tonbridge, 01732 353773


Toddlers Fitness

PlayballIt’s an Olympic year, so why not start the year off by helping your kids develop a genuine enthusiasm for sport by joining Playball. Everyone’s talking

about it, and your children could be the Olympic stars of the future, so what’s all the fuss about?

PLAYBALL, has been running for nearly 30 years and is a unique and internati onally recognised specialist sport and movement programme for children aged 2-9 years, which is now launching on your very own doorstop in and around Sevenoaks in January!

The fi ve age-specifi c programmes, from ‘2 can do’ right the way through to ‘Players’ introduce children to diff erent sports including tennis, hockey, netball, cricket, football, rugby, basketball, volleyball and baseball/soft ball. Each programme is regularly reviewed by teachers, physical therapists, occupati onal therapists and sports scienti sts, to ensure the skills learnt are appropriate for each age-group. This benefi ts children in that they actually

enjoy every minute of being acti ve, which is key for developing an enthusiasm for sport and a healthy lifestyle.

Michelle Robertson, who has brought the programme to Sevenoaks and is a fully qualifi ed Primary School Teacher with a history in sports as long as your hockey sti ck says, “The programme is conducted in very small classes, and focuses on strengthening core stability, developing gross and fi ne motor skills, spati al awareness and bilateral symmetry, which all infl uences performance in the school classroom too. Parents say that the programme also helps their children master vital skills such as listening, following instructi ons and team playing, and they always look forward to their next Playball lesson”.

If you would like to encourage your child to learn sports correctly in a fun, structured and safe environment, and help develop them at the right pace physically, mentally and socially, then we’d love for you to discover more about Playball.

Let’s get your kids acti ve today! Please contact Michelle for a free taster session and parent informati on pack on 07500 468 375, or you can email her at [email protected] or visit us online at www.sevenoaks.playballuk.com.

Childcare

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Nannies / AuPairs

Alice Nannies,

0845 8887771

Angel Placements Childcare

Agency, 01622 815271

Au Pairs by Pebbles,

0870 066 4743

Bambinos nannies,

07877 759655

Capable Nannies,

0870 606 4455

County Nannies,

01795 520060

East Green Childcare Services,

01732 354354

Elizabeth Henry Nannies,

01892 836435

Enchanted Childcare,

01892 598147

www.enchantedchildcare.com

Greenacre Nannies,

01732 740711

Kent Nannies,

01622 814900

Nannylink Sevenoaks,

01322 838955

Nurture Nannies

0845 303 8645

Sitters, evening babysitting

service, 0800 38 900 38

South East Childcare,

0845 330 1323

Sunny Smiles Au Pair Agency,

01732 452282

The Childcare Company,

nannies & au pairs,

01732 451997

Tigerlily childcare agency,

01732 862777

www.tigerlilychildcare.co.uk

Tinies Childcare,

01732 458822

Toy Box Nanny Agency,

01883 722322

TLC Nannies,

01737 850 212

Would you like to own and run

your own childcare agency?

Existing, profi table nanny agency for sale in

the West Kent area. Work from home, have

your own income.

For more information telephone Helen on

01883 382151

Childminders /Babysitters

Heather, Ofsted Registered

Childminder, Sevenoaks.

Tel: 01732 884270

Teresa Wilson, Child-

minder. West Peckham,

Hadlow, Mereworth and

surrounding area

01622 813354

Cheryl Marnane, childminder,

01892 833441

Clare Drew childminder,

01732 369971/ 07860 772484

Children’s Info Service, lists of

registered childminders,

08000 323230

Diana Baldock, childminder,

01732 503888

Enchanted Childcare,

babysitters and nannies,

01892 598147

HONLOTTES, Babysitters, E

Sussex & Kent, £ 6ph,

07974 931479

Maria Boxley, childminder,

Edenbridge, 01732 865133

Ofsted Reg, Southborough,

has vacancies, 01892 533882

Registered Childminder,

Hadlow, Lorraine Vinson

01732 851156

Sitters, evening, babysitting

service, 0800 38 900 38

Childcare


New babysitting

service

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE?Nanny Link was founded in 1996 to recruit and place high quality nannies with families.

The Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks branch is run by Claire who is a qualifi ed nanny and a mother of two young children. The branch covers the whole of the TN postcode area.

Claire has a wealth of knowledge in the care and well being of the children combined with the skills of making a very good nanny and balancing work with home life. All these att ributes will be used to ensure Nanny Link Sevenoaks off ers a personal, caring yet professional service to their clients and nannies alike.

Call Claire on 01322 838955 or email [email protected] for more informati on.

www.nannylink.co.uk

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Day care & Preschools

Edenbridge areaChurch House Pre-school, Rickards Hall, 01732 862982

Edenbridge Nursery Unit, Eden Primary Schl, 01732 863787

Mark Beech Nursery Schl, Village Hall, 01732 850403

Marsh Green Pre-Schl, St Johns Church, 01342 850485

St Paulinus Pre School, 07796 795811

HildenboroughStocks Green Pre-Schl, 01732 834115

The Oaks Nursery Schl, Riding Lane, 01732 834401

Leigh/ChiddingstoneChiddingstone Nursery Schl, 01892 871315

Leigh Pre-Schl, 01732 833245

Penshurst Nursery Schl, 01892 870250

Pipkins Nursery School, 0870 446 0025

Paddock WoodCapel Pre-Schl, Community Centre, 01892 833363

Five Oak Green Montessori Schl, Badsell Rd, 01892 835395

HopScotch PreSchool, Church Rd, 07974 297975

Scalliwags PreSchool, 01892 835980

SealTop Banana Pre-School, Seal, 01959 523 497

SevenoaksBradbourne Park PreSchool Playgroup, Sevenoaks CP School, 01732 461243 or 01732 453952

Chevening School Nursery, Chipstead, 01732 452342

Chipstead Nursery, Sevenoaks, 07703 638930

Ducklings Nursery, Otford, 07720 955717

First Steps PreSchool Playgroup, Bradbourne School, 01732 453217

First Steps Pre-School, Sevenoaks. 01732 459976

Longacre Day Nursery, Otford, 01959 522473

Moniques Montessori, Riverhead, 01732 452931

Platt School Nursery, St Mary’s, 01732 886600

Plaxtol Nursery School, 01732 810575

Russell House School Nursery Unit, Otford, 01959 522352

Springboard Pre-School, Riverhead, 01732 452039

St Lawrence Pre-Schl, Stone St, Nr Sevenoaks, 01732 763354

St. Mary’s Pre-School Group, Riverhead Village Hall, 01892 822095

Teddies Nurseries, Sevenoaks, 0800 980 3801

The Children’s Workshop Playgroup, Sevenoaks Rugby Club, Plymouth Drive, Sevenoaks, 07800 518754

The Nursery School, Bessels Green, 0870 4460025

The Vine Nursery, Holly Bush Lane, 01732 453945

SouthboroughAsquith PreSchool & Nursery Southborough Common

Bidborough Nursery Schl, Village Hall, 07803 353854

Holden Park Pre-School, 01892 520626

Springfi eld Road Day Nursery01892 542173

Southborough Pre-School, Com Centre, 0798 0332992

Speldhurst and areaSpeldhurst Nursery School, St Marys Lane, 01892 860577

Tonbridge areaBrenchley Pre-School Limited 01892 724261

East Peckham Pre-school, Village Hall, 01622 872931

Fosse Bank New School, 01732 834212

Happy Faces Pre-Schl, Hectorage Rd, Tonbridge, 01732 368823

Hilden Oaks School, 01732 353941

Horsmonden Kindergarten, Back Lane, Tonbridge, 01892 724732

Little Crickets Pre School, TWell and Road, 01732 357695

Longmead Nursery, Tonbridge, 01732 350601

New Orchard Pre-Schl, Hadlow, 01732 852304

Oaklands Day Nursery, 01732 353486

Pipkins Nursery Schools,

0870 446 0025

Playaway Pre-Schl Group, Cage Green Rd, 01732 354325

Roselands Pre-Schl, Salisbury Rd, 01732 363342

Weald Pre-School, Church Rd, 01732 746144

Roselands Higham Wood Playgroup, 01732 358446

Sevington Playgroup, 01732 367391

St Margaret Clitherow, Fisher Hall, 01732 350532

St Stephens Pre-Schl, Waterloo Rd, 01732 363642

Teddies Nurseries, Tonbridge, 01732 500565

Weald Pre-School, Church Rd, 01732 746144

Tunbridge WellsAlphabet Train Nursery, St John’s Rd, 01892 825618

Groombridge Pre-Schl, 01892 864809

Hawkenbury Nursery Schl, Forest Rd, 01892 534708

Hippo Club Child Care, Royal Victoria Place, 01892 518080

Holding Hands Pre-School, Sunnyside Hall, Rusthall Rd, 01892 513777

Kent College Prep School, 01892 820204

Little Appleseed Pre School, High Brooms, 01892 535679

Little Rascalls Nursery, Clanricarde Garends, Tunbridge Wells, www.littlerascals.org.uk Tel: 07929922734.

St James’ Church PreSchool, 0790 5276612

Little Dragons Playgroup, Twells, 01892 543982

Little Owls, Toch Hall, 01892 532048

Manor Rd Pre-Schl, 01892 547593 / 534464

Mulberry Nursery School, 01892 822986 (eve only)

New World Montessori, Grosvenor Pk, 07787 155247

Nivan Lodge PreSchool Playgroup, Warwick Rd, 01892 532675

Panda Playgroup, Comm Centre, 01892 538230

Papillon Nursery, Lansdowne Rd, 01892 537723

Pembury PreSchool Nursery, 01892 668 514

Pembury School House Nursery, 01892 825580

Rocking Horse Montessori, Lansdowne Rd, 01892 532704

Sherwood Park Primary School, nursery provision,01892 520562

St Augustines, Culverden Down, 01892 542783

St. Lukes Nursery, 01892 539113

St Matthews Pre-Schl, High Brooms Rd, 07768 518191.

Teddies, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 531128

The Number One PreSchool, 01892 514544

Twells Baptist Church Play Schl, 01892 544946

VIP Childcare, Park Rd, 01892 531971

Well Place Day Nursery, Well Place Farm, 01892 870118

Woodlands Pre-Schl & Nursery, Church Rd, 01892 518262


Day Care ProvidersAcorns Day Nursery, Sevenoaks CP School, 01732 459162

Asquith Nursery, Southborough, 01892 518262

Asquith Nursery, Tonbridge, 01732 369229

Asquith Nursery, Springfi eld Rd Twells, 01892 542173

Barnies Day Nursery, Hadlow, 01732 850033

Barnies Day Nursery, Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, 01622 872788

Brandywell Day Nursery, Mark Cross, 01892 852187

Broughton Cottage, Dunton Green, 01732 462339

Bumble Bees Nursery, Kemsing, 01732 762865

Dimples Day Nursery, Darenth, 01322 285885

Dorton House, Seal, 01732 592681

First Steps Day Nurseries Ltd, Borough Green, 01732 780431

Hadlow Community Pre-School, The Annexe, Hadlow, 01732 852304

Hadlow Garden Kindergroups,

Hadlow & Tonbridge, 01732 850777

Halstead Nursery, Sevenoaks, 07950 681846

Happy Faces, Hectorage Rd, Tonbridge, 01732 368823

Hartfi eld Playschool, Hartfi eld, 01892 770830

Hippo Club Day Nursery, Twells, 01892 518080

Holding Hands, Sunnyside Hall, Rusthall, 01892 513777

Hollybush Montessori Nursery, Sevenoaks, 07984 133 318

Hopscotch PreSchool, Paddock Wood, 07974 297975

Horsmonden Kindergarten, 01892 724732

Long Acre Day Nursery, Otford, 01959 522473

Otford Nursery School, Sevenoaks, 01959 522364

Pippins Nursery, Chevening Village, 01732 459467

Rainbow Day Nursery, St Marks Church, Twells, 01892 516677

Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten, 01892 532704

Scalliwags PreSchool, PWood, 01892 835980

Sevenoaks Day Nursery,Otford Road, 01732 460384

Stables Daycare,Hildenborough, 01732 833266

Saplings@thesportscentre,St Johns Rd, Twells, 01892 681427

Saxbys Montessori Nursery, Cowden, 01342 850834

St Georges Community Children’s Project Nursery, Twells, 01892 543982

Teddies Nursery, Tonbridge,

Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, 0800 980 3801

The Children’s Workshop Playgroup, Sevenoaks Rugby Club, Plymouth Drive, Sevenoaks, 07800 518754

Underriver Under Fives Nursery, 01892 533471

Vine Nursery, Hollybush Lane, 01959 522671

Well Place Day Nursery, Penshurst, 01892 870118

Day care & Preschools

Teddies Nursery in Tunbridge Wells is a spacious nursery based on a quiet residenti al road with close access to local parks and ameniti es.

We provide high quality care and educati on for babies and children aged 3 months to 5 year with a ‘home from home’ environment running throughout the nursery for children of all ages. Teddies Tunbridge Wells has a strong parent partnership group and organise several social events for families throughout the year including barbeques and theatre trips for the children.

“All the staff are great at Teddies Tunbridge Wells and would have no hesitati on recommending the nursery to friends” Parent at Teddies Tunbridge Wells

If you are interested in fi nding out more about Teddies Tunbridge Wells and would like to arrange a visit, please contact us on 01892 531128 or email us at [email protected]

Rainbow Pre-School is celebrating its 30th anniversary. During this ti me, we have seen many children come through our doors. This gives us a wealth of experience and shows our passion/determinati on to ensure your child is happy, sti mulated, safe, and able to learn from new experiences through play.

We know that starti ng pre-school can be a daunti ng experience, so we provide a tailored sett ling-in processes. We welcome parents to att end two starter sessions with their child. You and your child meet the manager and your child’s key-person so that you can familiarise yourself with us, your child can sett le in, and start immediately having fun. We use this opportunity to fi nd out all about your child to ensure a smooth, happy stress free transiti on into our care.

Our sessions are divided into circle ti me, imaginati ve free play, snack ti me, singing, story ti me, craft ti me and outside play ti me in the garden.

For an informal chat / visit please call Sandra Page 01580715570 rainbow-cranbrook.co.uk / [email protected]

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TutoringFrench Matt ers, private tuiti on, all ages, 01732 740523

French Conversati onal day ti me courses, individual or small groups. All levels welcome, 07877 352 389

Kumon Maths, see adSevenoaks, 01342 851 221Twells, 01580 752152Tonbridge, 01622 817544

Fleet Tutors, 0845 644 5452

A B C, 11+ Science Tuiti on Services, 01892 862846

Abacus Tutorials, HildenboroughMaths 8 to 18, and 11-plus 01732 - 832314

Advantage Educati on, Twells, nursery - A level, 01892 524111

Art Classes,Aged 5-16. Help with A levels and coursework, Sevenoaks, Madeleine 01732456822/07981143963

Extra Tuiti on, 11+, 0800 917 4194

GR8-4-KIDZ Colour Story Reading, Reading Skills for Strugglers, 01892 537663 or 07768 663377

Kip McGrath Crowborough, 6-16, Maths, English, Reading, Spelling, GCSE, 11+, SATs, 01892 611599.

Litt le Bilinguals, french club, 4-11 years, Sevenoaks, 01732 740523

Passit Tutors, 01732 465666

Rochelle Thomson English Lessons, 01892 520669.

Sevenoaks Tutors, English, French, Maths, 01732 885756

Student Support Centre, home based study in English & Maths, 0800 132277

Language ClassesCantar y contar, Spanish for children 3+, 01892 549437.

Claire Rawlinson, Lati n for 7-11 year olds, 01732 834896

Dutch School De Zeven Eiken, 4-11yrs, 01959 523304

French private tuiti on. All levels. Tonbridge, 07877 352 389

Funny Spanish, 3-8yrs, teens and adults, 07766560374

La Jolie Ronde, 0773 0592864

Le Club Francais, French & Spanish, 01737 216819

Les Peti ts Ecoliers, 01892 684952

Litt le Bilinguals, french club,2 - 11yrs, 01732 740523

Peti ts Peroquets, 3+, Twells, 01892 547684

Succeeding with French, 01892 663232

Tricolore, Fun French for Children, Groombridge, 01892 864592

Tutoring - SEN/Dyslexia/Literacy boosters, T/Wells 01892 824491

Music TeachersClassical singing lessons in TWells, from beginners to advanced. All ages welcome. Sara Cunningham, Telephone: 01892 538453

Caroline Sti nton, Piano, Bassoon Theory, Twells, 01892 524315

Claire Rawlinson, piano tuiti on, up to grade 5, 01732 834896

Classical piano and keyboard, 01732 845246G

GR8-4-KIDZ Guitar/ Piano lessons for beginners, 01892 537663/ 07768 663377

Piano tuiti on, West Malling & Tonbridge, 01732 845246

Violin Lessons, 01892 689279

Education

Special NeedsAttention Defi cit Disorder Support Group (West Kent), 01732 841675

Cage Green Centre for Autism, Tonbridge, 01732 354325

Edenbridge & District Mencap, 01732 864291

Grove Park School for special needs, Crowborough, 01892 663018

Kent Autistic Trust, Family Support Centre, Twells, 01634 405168

Oak Ridge Nursery, 3-5, 01732 771384

Ravensdale Day Care Centre Nursery, 01892 543062

Royal London Society for the Blind, Dorton House School, Sevenoaks, 01732 592650

West Kent Dyslexia Association, informatin available from Sevenoaks Library

Educational InfoHome Education Advisory Service, 01707 371854

Independent Schools Council, 020 7766 7070

Kent County Council, SS & Education, 01474 564701

OFSTED, The Offi ce for Standards in Education, 0207 421 6744

The Daycare Trust, information on childcare options & nurseries in your area 0845 8726251

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Education

Beechwood Sacred Heart, Pembury Rd, 01892 532747

Bethany School, Goudhurst, 01580 211273

Derwent Lodge Schl for Girls, Tonbridge, 01732 352124

Fosse Bank School, Tonbridge, 01732 834212

Granville School, Sevenoaks, 01732 453039

Greenfi elds School, Forest Row, 01342 828262

Hilden Grange Prep School, Tonbridge, 01732 352706

Hilden Oaks School, Tonbridge, 01732 353941

Holmewood House, Langton Green, Twells, 01892 860000

Kent College Prep School, Pembury, 01892 820204

Kent College, Pembury, 01892 822006

Marlborough House, Hawkhurst, 01580 753555

Mead School, Twells, 01892 525837

New Beacon School, Sevenoaks, 01732 452131

Rose Hill School, Coniston Ave, Twells, 01892 525591

Russell House School, Sevenoaks, 01959 522352

Sackville School, Hildenborough, 01732 838888

Sevenoaks Prep School, 01732 762336

Sevenoaks School, 01732 455133

Solefi eld School, Sevenoaks, 01732 452142

Somerhill Pre-Preparatory Schl, Tonbridge, 01732 352124

St Michael’s preparatory school Otford, 01959 522137

St Ronan’s School, Hawkhurst, 01580 752271

Tonbridge Schl, 01732 365555

Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks, 01732 453815 / 451334 (S)

Yardley Court, Somherill, 7-13, Tonbridge, 01732 352124

Independent SchoolsHilden Oaks Is Now Fully Co-Educati onal

Hilden Oaks is one of the leading independent schools in

Tonbridge with over 90 years of academic success. In 2010

the school became fully co-educati onal and now takes boys

and girls aged 3 months to 11 years.

The school had always taken boys but previously they left

aged 7 to go to local Prep schools which was disrupti ve for

families. With all the faciliti es and teaching staff in place it

made perfect sense to move to co-educati on. New clubs

such as Lego Club and Multi -Sports have been introduced

at lunch ti me and aft er school hours as well as Football and

Rugby being added to the curriculum.

The boys have sett led well into the school and the children

have benefi tt ed from the move to co-educati on on many

levels. They enjoy each other’s company and work well

together in the classroom and the school is now looking

forward to the next exciti ng chapter in the life of Hilden

Oaks.

For more informati on go to www.hildenoaks.co.uk or call

01732 353941

Sport & Leisure

Arts & CraftsCreative Kids, pre-school ages, Pembury, 01892 833067

Paint Box, art & craft for children, 01892 514068 / 01732 352690

START, 7-12yrs, Trinity Theatre, 01892 678678

AthleticsKent Athletics Club, 020 8316 2051

Kent Schools Athletics Association, 01634 579737

Sevenoaks School, 01580 891873

Sevenoaks Athletics Club, 01959 523128

BadmintonBenenden Badminton Club, Jnrs 6-15yrs, 01580 241788

Badminton Club, junior section, Hildenborough, 01732 833092


Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 10-15yrs, 01732 470700

Twells Sports Centre Jnr Badminton Club, 8-16yrs, 01892 530673

Wildernesse Sports Centre Badminton, all ages,01732 451437

ChessKentchessca.plus.comTel 01892 538185

CylcingRevolutions Cycle Training, children taught to Bikeability standards 07715 172602

FencingJunior fencing, angel centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

The Royal Tunbridge Wells Fencing Club, 6 to adult, 01892 543738

First Aid CoursesBritish Red Cross, Kent Branch, 01622 690011

Safe and Sound, local child safety and fi rst aid courses, 020 8449 8722

St John Ambulance, Kent HQ, 01732 871666

Tunbridge Wells Sports & Indoor Tennis Centre, 01892 540744

FitnessAerodance, 0845 430 8383


Family Sport, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359588

Junior Aerobics & junior circuits,11-15yrs, Angel leisure centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359966

Teen Workouts, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

GolfBoarshead Junior Golf, 01892 664545

Hever Castle Golf Club, Edenbridge, 5+, 01732 700771

Hilden Golf Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 833607 (jnr lessons)

Knole Park Golf Club, Sevenoaks, 01732 452150

Lamberhurst Golf Club, Twells, all ages, 01892 890241

Nevill Golf Club, Twells, any age, 01892 525818

Poult Wood Golf Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 364039

Tonbridge, Golf Centre,01732 353281

FootballCrowborough & District Junior Football, 01732 355952

D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues, 2 to 15 years 07969 669153

Edenbridge Football Club, 7-16, 01732 866001

Edenbridge Leisure Centre, Football Coaching, 01732 865665

First Class Football, 07929 861394 / 07740 703397

Fun Footie, 5-7yrs, Twells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Twells Sports Centre, St Johns Rd; Girls football (11-14yrs); jnr football (5-11yrs), 01892 540744

Langton Green Sports Club, 4 years upwards, 01892 862967

Paddock Wood Youth & Junior Football Team, 4-18, 01892 835789

Pembury Athletic (Youth) FC - Football for all, 6-18 years, 01892 824119

Putlands Sports Centre Football,5-7 years, 01892 838290

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, coaching with Charlton Athletic, 3-13yrs, 01732 470700

Socatots, 6 mths - 5 yrs, 07958 049202

The Ball School, 01892 515891

Team Tots Soccer, 3-5yrs, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Tonbridge Junior Football Club, 01732 353048 www.tjfc.org.uk

Gymnastics Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, Gym Tots - 1-3 yearsGymnastics - pre-school to advanced, 01732 458614

Edenbridge Leisure Centre Trampoline coach, 01732 865665

Gymnastics, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359588

Gymnastics Juniors, 7-11yrs & Tramps!, 5-14yrs, Twells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Gym Junior, 3+, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Pre-School Gymnastics &Trampoline, U5s, Angel Leisure Centre, 01732 359966

Pre-School Gym & Movement, 3 & 4yrs, Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732458614

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Toddlers Gym, 01732 470700

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Gymnastics, 4-16yrs, 01732 470700

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Trampolining, 4-15yrs, 01732 470700

Tiggers Trampolining Time, Pre-School, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Trampolining courses, Putlands Sports Centre, Paddock Wood, 4+, 01892 838290

Trampolining, Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Wildernesse Sports Centre Trampolining, Sevenoaks,01732 451437

Inline HockeyTiger Roller Disco, alternate Saturdays, TWells High School,}01892 535439

Tunbridge Wells Cruisers Inline Hockey Club, Twells High School

Sports Centre, 6+, 01892 782939

TW Tigers Roller Hockey, 6 yrs and over, TWells High School, 01892 535439

HorseridingBradbourne Riding Centre (for the Disabled Assn), 01732 453592

Hadlow College Equestrian Centre, 01732 852204

Matfi eld & District riders assoc, 5+, 01892 836058

Orchid Riding School, 6+, Twells, 01892 652020

Riding Farm Equestrian Centres, 4+, Hildenborough, 01732 838717

Sevenoaks Riding Centre, 07922 092009

Sevenoaks Riding Club, 01926 707700

South Farm Riding Stables, 5+, Twells, 01892 864807

Wellgrove Farm Stables, 3+, 01892 822881

Western Riding, all ages,

Sports Clubs Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01732 359588

Capel Sports & Social Club, 01892 833727


Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Freedom Leisure, Crowborough, 01892 665488

Horsmonden Sports Club, Tonbridge, 01892 723944

Langton Green Sports Club,6-18yrs, 01892 862967

Putlands Sports & Leisure Tonbridge, 01892 838290

Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 470700

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, 01892 540744

Wildernesse Sports Centre, Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 451437

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SwimmingAlison Marks Swim School, Hildenborough,01732 365440

Aquability, Pembury, 01435 862325

Ducklings, Goudhurst, 0779509 3564

Holmewood House Swim School, Langton Green, 01892 860035

Julia Jarrett, New schl, West Heath Sevenoaks & Esporta, 01892 523896

Waterwise, Hildenborough, 07821037078

Aqua Tots, Hildenborough and Sevenoaks, 020 8688 6488

Burrswood Hydrotherapy Pool, swimming lessons, 01892 865989

Commit 2 swim, 01580 200620

Edenbridge Leisure Centre Swimming, 01732 865665

Mary and Sandra’s swimschool, 01892 535438 / 01732 351945

Starfi sh School of Swimming, 01732 834186

Swimtotz, Sevenoaks, 0208 651 1072

Tunbridge Wells Sports and Tennis Centre, swimming classes all ages, 01892 540744

Swimming

01732 761888

Woodlands Equestrian Centre, Sevenoaks, 01959 525103

NetballLangton Green Sports Club 7+, 01892 864233

Otford Netball Club, 8+, 01959 523114

Martial ArtsBushido Judokan, Twells, 5+, 01892 549950

Class Master Coaching, Judo, 01892 549950


English International all star Tae Kwon Do, Sevenoaks, 5+, 020 8303 4362

Hsiu Lung Tao Martial Arts, Twells, 01892 533980

Judo, 5-18yrs, Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614

Junior Jitsu, 6-11yrs, 07914 805 339

Karate (inc anti bullying techniques), Twells 01732 351048

Karate Kids, Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge, 01634 720098

Karate, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 01732 865665

Karate Kids, 01634 720098

Kyudokai Martial Arts Assn, all ages, 01732 356395

Kyudokai, Putlands Sports Centre, PWood, 01892 838290

Lil’ Dragons, kickboxing for children 5+ inc anti bullying & life skills, 01892547861

National Wingtsun Organisation, 01892 526333

Ohkan Judo Kwai, 5+, St Paulinus Church Hall, 01342 311011

Raleys Gym, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614

Senior and Junior Karate, Sevenoaks KJK Club, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 07970 551982

Sevenoaks Martial Art Academy,7-12yrs, Sat am, 01732 838477

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Karate, 5+, 01732 470700

Taekwon-do, 3yrs +, Angel Centre, Tonbridge, 07973 613221

Tae Kwondo, Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, 01732 862590

Tai Chi, 07836 710281Tang Sou Dao, Twells, Tonbridge, Wadhurst, 01825 732224 www.taiji.co.uk

Vision Tae Kwon-Do,TWells,

TKD TIGERS 3-6 Years old7 years + tkd kids,07887 507363

Wing Chun King Fu classes, 8-16yrs, 07793 134223

SinginginChoir – singing for fun, Tunbridge Wells, (Age 12+), 01342 713068.

SquashHawkhurst Golf & Squash Club, 7+, 01580 754074

Tunbridge Wells Squash Club, 7+, Jnr leagues, 01892 527736

Table TennisByng Hall Table Tennis Club, 7+ 07768742414

Hayes Brook School Table Tennis, Tonbridge, any age, 01892 823250

TennisBrenchley & Matfi eld Lawn Tennis Club, coaching 5yrs+, 01892 822055

Iden Green Tennis Club, Benenden, all ages, 01580 892528

Jarett Tennis School, Twells sport & indoor tennis centre, 01892 538445

Junior tennis, Tonbridge01732 359040

Oakbury Tennis Club , Sevenoaks 01732 746229 or 07796 406832

The Tennis Academy, Sevenoaks, 01959 523377

Mini Tennis, Raleys Gym, holiday time only, Sevenoaks, 01732 458614

Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club, jnr leagues, 01892 519398

Tunbridge Wells Indoor sports & tennis centre, jnr tennis, 01892 538445

WatersportsBewl Windsurfi ng, Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, 01892 891000

Bewl Valley Sailing Club, Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, 8yrs +, 01892 890930

Crowborough Leisure Centre, diving, 01892 665488

Dive Machine, Tonbridge, 8+, 01732 773553

Edenbridge Sub Aqua Club, Edenbridge Leisure Centre, 14yrs+, 07879 463778

ScubaFun, T.Wells, 6+, 01732 700760

Twells Sport & Tennis Centre,St Johns Rd, Jnr Diving (7+), 01892 540744

Sport / Community

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DO YOU KNOW OF

SOMETHING HAPPENING

THAT WOULD INTEREST

FAMILIES?

Please email [email protected]

Animals/Farms/ZoosBriti sh Wildlife Centre, Lingfi eld, 01342 834658

Druisillas Park, Alfriston, 01323 874100

Eagle Heights Bird of Prey Centre, Eynsford, 01322 866466

Farming World, Faversham, 01227 751144

Hasti ngs Blue Reef Aquarium, 01424 718776

Heaven Farm Nature Trail, 01825 790226

Hop Farm Country Park, Paddock Wood, 01622 872068

Mount Farm, Wadhurst, 01892 783152

Sevenoaks nature and wildlive reserve, 01732 456407

Country ParksBewl Water, Lamberhurst, 01892 890661

Trosley Country Park, Vigo Village, 01732 823570

Tyland Barn Visitors Centre, Bluebell Hill, 01622 662012

TrainsBluebell Railway, nr Uckfi eld, 01825 722370

Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, 01580 765155 / 762943

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, 01797 362353

Spa Valley Railway, Twells, 01892 537715

Gardens, castles &

stately homesBayham Abbey, Lamberhurst, 01892 890381

Bedgebury Pinetum, Goudhurst, 01580 879820

Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, 01444 450326

Chartwell, nr Westerham, 01732 868381

Chiddingstone Castle, nr Edenbridge, 01892 870347

Emmett s Garden, Sevenoaks, 01732 868381

Great Comp Gardens, Borough Green, 01732 882669

Groombridge Place Gardens & the Enchanted Forest, 01892 861444

Hever Castle, 01732 865224

Igtham Moat, Ivy Hatch, 01732 810378

Knole park & House, Sevenoaks, 01732 450608

Leeds Castle, nr Maidstone, 0870 6008880

Marle Place Gardens & Gallery, Brenchley, 01892 722304

Penshurst Place & Gardens,01892 870307

Squerryes Court Manor House & Garden, 01959 562345

Tonbridge Castle, 01732 770929

Boating & River tripsBewl Water Ferry Boat, 01892 890661

Tonbridge Waterways River Cruises, 01732 360630

Tonbridge Waterways Rowing and Motor Boats, 01732 360630


What’s OnWhat’s On

Forgewood Barn situated on Eridge Park, is a new restaurant that takes its inspiration from the fantastic location and meat sourced entirely from the Park. The meat is butchered and supplied by the Eridge Park Farmshop. The Park is a bountiful source of fantastic meats.

Wild Venison which roams one of the oldest Deer Parks in the country, rare breed pork raised in the acres of ancient woodland and Sussex Beef grazing on the wide open pastures

The Barn is manned by Ben Holmes. Ben has extensive experience in London at the fi nest restaurants and is committed to providing the best classic dishes, inspired by the great meats available. We have a fi xed standard menu as well as daily specials to take advantage of seasonal and market availability. See above advertisement.

Learn how to save a child’s life6 hour fi rst aid course, suitable for nannies and parents is being

held in Orpington in March.

Other local courses and venues.

4 hour new baby fi rst aid courses held in your home.

Call Helen on 01883 382151 or go to

www.enchantedfi rstaid.co.uk


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General31st March-15th AprilEaster holiday funPenshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

6th-9th AprilEaster Egg TrailHever Castle near Edenbridge

8th-9th AprilEaster storytellingPenshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

29th MayFamily walkMeet 14:30 Knole House for 1-hour walk. £1. Booking required. 01732 462100 www.nati onaltrust.org.uk/knole

4th JuneFamily Fun DayPrimary School, Halstead. 01959 533180

4-5 JuneStorytellingPenshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

Dance & drama17th - 18th MarchOnce Upon A Time WarpStag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £12.50 (concessions £11). 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

18th MarchElves & the ShoemakerTrinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. Free. 01892 678678

22nd MarchThe Marvellous & Unlikely Fate of Litt le Upper Downing puppet show14:00. Woodlands Seniors Club, Swanley. 01322 665855

14th AprilShowti me 2012 dance13.30, 18.30. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £8-10. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

22nd AprilSt George & the DragonTrinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. Free. 01892 678678

28th - 29th AprilDance Act Theatre School. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks. £15 (concessions £10). 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

29th AprilTreasure IslandTrinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. Free. 01892 678678

Days Out

10th - 11th MarchLambing Weekend11:00-16:00. Hadlow College, Hadlow near Tonbridge. Adults £4 (concessions £2). 01732 850551 www.hadlow.ac.uk

17th - 18th MarchMy Kent big weekend. Free ti ckets for various venues. Visit Kent 01227 812912. www.visitkent.co.uk htt p://bigweekend.mykent.co.uk

24th - 25th MarchArmada Weekend12:00-16:00. Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst near Tonbridge. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com

5th - 7th MayDancing round the MaypoleHever Castle near Edenbridge

26 MayVillage Fete & Maypole DancingShoreham

1st - 5th JuneEynsfest Diamond Jubilee festi valEynsford Village Society

2nd - 16th JuneEden Valley Festi valEdenbridge. Various venues

3rd JuneQueen’s Jubilee PartyVillage Green, Ide Hill

4th JuneBeacon & FireworksVine Cricket Pitch, Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks Town Council www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk

4th JuneJubilee Beacon lighti ng. Tunbridge Wells

4th JuneJubilee Beacon lighti ng. Manor Field, Hartley

4th JuneDiamond Jubilee celebrati ons. Recreati on Ground, Dunton Green. Parish Council

4th JuneOlympics Village Fete & Dog Show. 11:00-17:00. Otf ord. www.otf ord.info/villagefete

GUIDE TO SEVENOAKSSevenoaks Tourist Offi ce has published a new expanded editi on of their Children’s Guide to Sevenoaks.

This guide includes practi cal informati on on the town now includes new secti ons on Extra Tuiti on, Food & Drink, Marti al Arts, Sailing, Shops, Support Groups and Youth Groups. The guide is available from Sevenoaks tourist offi ce in the Stag Theatre which is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm. ( Sevenoaks Tourist Informati on Centre, c/o Stag Community Arts Centre, London Road, Sevenoaks.)


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