Kingston Richmond and Wimbledon Family Grapevine March 2010

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Welcome

INDEXAdvice Page 8Antenatal Pages 10-11Au pairs Pages 12-13Babies Pages 10-11Babysitters Pages 12-13Child Safety Pages 4-7Day care 3Education Page 24-25Health Visitors Page 8Libraries Page 8MOTHER’S DAY Page 9Nannies Pages 12-13Party time Pages 17-19Performing Arts Page 27Postnatal Pages 10-11Sports and Leisure Pages 28-31Swimming Page 31Toddlers Pages 14-16Tutors Page 26What’s On Pages 20-21What’s New Page 22

Welcome to the Spring edition of the

Family Grapevine.

Thank you to all our regular readers for

the great feedback recently.

If you would like to make your business

known to parents in the Kingston,

Richmond and Wimbledon areas please

contact Justine on 01883 330890 or

email [email protected].

The deadline for the next issue is 10th

May.

The Family Grapevine Call: 01883 330890 Email: [email protected]

Why you need a Will!Writing a Will is essential, however few people get around to doing it. In fact, over 75% of adults in the UK die without a Will.

A Will is often thought of as just the place where one distributes ones assets after death, but a Will also has a very important role to play, particularly for all parents with young children and especially for those who are not married.

Your Will is the appropriate place to appoint Guardians for your children in the event of both parents dying. If this is not done it may be down to the Courts to decide who your children will live with. It is also the place to ensure the fi nancial needs of both your children and the appointed Guardians. Trust Funds can be set up in your Will and used for the benefi t of your children. In your Will you also name the Trustees who are going to administer these funds.

Shortland and Sawbridge are a family business and are members of The Institute of Professional Will Writers. We specialise in writing Wills for people with young children. We are happy to provide you with more information on telephone 020 8397 5176 or email [email protected]

A special discount is available to readers of The Family Grapevine. If you mention this article when making your appointment we will write your Will for the special price of just £140 each or £160 for a pair.

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POISONING

If poison is swallowed, the

child may:

be red around the mouth

have stomach pain

be nauseous or vomiti ng

Never try to make the child

vomit if they’ve swallowed

poison. Vomiti ng may make

the conditi on worse by

damaging the stomach and

the tubes that carry the

food to the stomach.

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Over a million children every year visit an A & E department

following an accident in the home and more than half of

these children are under four. It is impossible to watch your

child 24/7 and there will always be an unguarded moment

but knowing what to do if an accident occurs can stop a

minor incident turning into something much more serious.

Amy Dopson, a fi rst-aid trainer and paediatric senior sister

in a Surrey hospital believes that parents need to familiarise

themselves with what to do if a child has a burn, because

immediate acti on can make a big diff erence to the outcome.

“If parents know what to do when a child burns or scalds

itself, we would have far less need for skin graft s and plasti c

surgery,” she says.

Treatment

Cool burn with cold running water for at least ten minutes.

If cold water is not available, use another cold, harmless liquid, such as milk

Get medical help for any burn or scald which is larger than a 50p coin

Remember to keep calm and give lots of comfort and reassurance to the child

DO NOT remove burnt clothing which has stuck to the skin. Burnt clothing is sterile and will protect the wound.

Remove carefully any jewellery, belts, restricti ve clothing or footwear (that is not stuck to the skin) from the injured area before it begins to swell

Cover the burn with a clean, dry, non fl uff y dressing and secure loosely. A plasti c bag or piece of cling fi lm is ideal

DO NOT put butt er oil or any sort of grease or loti on on a burn or scald – these can cause further damage and increase the risk of infecti on

DO NOT apply sti cking plasters or any other type of adhesive dressing to the skin – they will cause pain and damage when removed

DO NOT break blisters – you may introduce infecti on into the wound

DO NOT give the child anything to eat or drink if the child has facial burns or is having any diffi culty with their breathing. If in doubt wait unti l you have had medical advice before you give food or drink.

The above is not a substi tute for professional fi rst aid training. For details of paediatric fi rst aid courses in your area please call safe and Sound on 0208 445 8998 or go to www.safeandsound.uk.net

What to do if your child suff ers a burn or scald

Child Safety


Most coughs and colds in healthy babies, toddlers and children aren’t serious and they generally get bett er in a few days.

The common symptoms of a cough and cold are the cough and a runny nose. The child may have a raised temperature, sore throat, ear ache, headache, be lethargic and off their food.

The symptoms are oft en worse for 2-3 days and make’s the child miserable, then the symptoms ease although an irritati ng cough may linger.

There is no magic cure for the common cold and treatment is aimed at relieving the symptoms rather than curing. As most coughs and colds are caused by viruses, anti bioti cs are ineff ecti ve.

When your child coughs or sneezes they send ti ny droplets of infected saliva into the air. To prevent the spread of the virus encourage children and adults to ‘catch it, bin it and kill it’. Children should use disposable ti ssues and cover their mouth and nose EVERY ti me they cough and sneeze. Use the ti ssue once and then throw it in the bin. Encourage your child to wash their hands regularly.

Regular paracetamol will help to reduce a temperature and ease a headache. Ibuprofen has the same eff ect. Alternati ng paracetamol with ibuprofen will give you 24hours cover. Remember to give only the recommended dose.

Encourage your child to have plenty of drinks and to keep warm by wearing several thin layers of clothes and removing a layer if they get too hot. Remember to not over-clothe your child as they can’t sweat to reduce their temperature and will become hot & bothered.

Children should get plenty of rest and sleep and take it easy if they feel unwell. They should be kept away from nursery and school unti l they feel bett er.

Plenty of fresh air and exercise as well as a healthy diet will boost your child’s immune system and may help prevent coughs and colds.

Most coughs and colds get bett er without complicati ons. However you should seek medical advice if your child has a persistent high temperature or does not seem to be getti ng bett er.

DISCLAIMER: This arti cle is provided by an emergency nurse trainer on behalf of

R.E.D.I. Training Ltd for general informati on and should not be used as a substi tute

for medical advice. R.E.D.I. Training Ltd is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis

ade, or acti ons taken by, a user based on this informati on.

COCOUGHS AND COLDSUGHS AND COLDS SPREAD DISEASES!

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Local GovernmentKingston Council, Switchboard 020 8547 5757

Merton social services, children and families, 020 8545 4201

Merton Council, Switchboard 020 8543 2222

Richmond Council Children’s Information Service 020 8831 6298

Richmond council, Switchboard 020 8891 1411

Wandsworth social services, children & families, 020 8871 6622

Citizens AdviceCitizens Advice Bureau, Richmond, 020 8940 2501

Citizens Advice Bureau, Sheen 020 8876 1513

Citizens Advice Bureau, Twickenham, 020 8892 5917

Child & Family WelfareBREAKAWAY, Richmond 020 8831 6045

Kingston Safeguarding Team, 020 8547 6587

Childline, 08001111

Community Legal Centre, 30 mins free advice from lawyers, 0845 345 4345

Domestic Violence Agencies,020 8831 6175

Dyslexia Association for Merton, 020 8682 0773

Education Welfare, 020 8547 5262

Gingerbread, advice and support for lone parents, 0800 018 4318

Home-Start, support for those with under 5’s,m 020 8296 0654

Insight, advice for young people including teenage pregnancy, 020 8687 5226

Kingston Womens Centre, 020 8541 1941

Mediation in Divorce, 020 8891 6860

Merton Refuge, 020 8542 8791

National Childrens Bureau, 020 7843 6444

NSPCC, 0808 800 5000

Parent Line 0808 800 2222

Refugee Action, help fi nding schools, doctors, benefi ts, etc 020 8547 0115

Relate, Merton, 020 8946 1788

Richmond and Twickenham Gingerbread, 020 8715 0026

Richmond Counselling Service, 020 8948 7881

The Samaritans, 0345 909090

Three Wings Trust, children and young people with special needs,020 8831 6175

Parenting Courses and SupportFamily Support Services, Kingston , 020 8547 6524

Mortlake Family Support centre, 020 8876 7294

The Parent Practice, parenting courses, Wimbledon 020 8673 3444

Behaviour ConsultantsCope Consultants 020 8763 1707

The New Learning Centre 020 7794 0321

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

Fostering & AdoptionKingston Family Placement Team, adoption services,020 8547 6042

National Fostering Agency Tel: 01895 200300

Richmond council adoption service, 020 8891 7754

Bereaved ParentsSaying Goodbye Service, Kingston 020 8547 1552

Child & Family HealthThe Asthma Society, local contact 020 8942 7764

Special needsBehavioural Intervention Group, 01483 206996

Cope Consultants, 020 8763 1707

Everyday Angels, Special Needs Care, 020 87855600

George Crowther, Independent advice Tel: 01737 243286

Information Offi cer for Disabled Children of RBK, 0208 546 7711 ext 6378

SCN & Inclusion Service, Merton, 020 8545 4817

Richmond Advice and Information on Disability RAID 020 8831 6070

New Learning Centre, 020 7794 0321

Three Wings Trust, supporting children and young people with special needs, 0208 831 6175

Wings Trust, 020 8831 6175

Speech & LanguageKathryne Dickie 020 8397 0663

melissa richardson, private slt, home visits for 2-11yrs 07866 438228

Philippa BensonSpeech and Language Therapist & Dyslexia Therapist, 01732 457876

Association for Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice, www.helpwithtalking.com

LibrariesDonald Hope Library 020 8542 1975

Ham Library, 020 8940 8703

Hampton Hill, 020 8979 3705

Hampton Library, 020 8979 5110

Hampton Wick Library 020 8977 1559

Heathfi eld Library, Whitton020 8894 1017

Kew Library, 020 8876 8654

Kingston Children’s Library020 8547 6438

Kingston Council, Library Services, 020 8547 6413

Kingston Library 020 8547 6400

Merton Library Services 020 8545 3783

New Malden Library 020 8547 6490

Raynes Park Library 020 8274 5718

Richmond council, Library Services, 020 8891 6100

Richmond Information Centre Tel: 020 8940 7210

Richmond Library Tel: 020 8940 0981

SouthFields LibraryTel: 020 8871 6388

Surbiton LibraryTel: 020 8547 6444

Teddington LibraryTel: 020 8977 1284

Tolworth Community Library Tel: 020 8547 6470

Tudor drive LibraryTel: 020 8547 6456

Twickenham LibraryTel: 020 8892 8091

West Barnes LibraryTel: 020 8942 2635

Whitton Library Tel: 020 8894 9828

Wimbledon Library Tel: 020 8274 5757

Carers SupportKingston Carers Network, support and advice, 020 8547 1614

Playgroup Network Richmond 020 8891 3882

Surbiton Children’s Centre young mums drop in, under 24yrs 0208 547 6242

First Aid Training Baby-steps, Training sessions with paediatric nurses, 0845 0553286

Earthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Workshops: Baby Resucitation,Childhood Illness & AccidentsKew, Tel: 020 8940 0888Web: www.earth-life.co.uk

R E D I, First Aid Training for Parents At Home, 020 7348 7117

Safe and Sound, Paediatric First Aid Courses, 020 8445 8998

St Johns Ambulance020 7258 7014

Surestart approved First Aid Training for Parents and Carers 020 8398 1428

Health VisitorsAmity Grove, SW20 Health Visitors, 020 8946 9607

Bridge Lane health Clinic 020 7441 0730

Health Visitors, Hawks Road Clinic, Kingston, 020 8546 1115

Health Visitors, Roselands Clinic 020 8942 0800

Morden Road Health Visitors,020 8540 1380

Patrick Dooley Health Visitors Clinic, 020 8543 4777

Richmond Health Visitors 020 8973 3463

St Christopher’s health centre 020 7441 0770

Stormont health Clinic 020 7441 0700

Local Services

Mothering SundayThe correct name for Mothers Day in the UK is Mothering Sunday.

Mothering Sunday is always the fourth Sunday of Lent however as the dates vary as to when Easter and Lent fall the actual Sunday chosen to celebrate it may vary.

It is more often referred to as "Mother's Day" and it origin is distinctly different to Mothers Day in America although the sentiments are similar.

In Victorian times, it was a day when children, mainly daughters, who had gone to work as domestic servants were given a day off to visit their mother and family.

Today it is a day when children give presents, fl owers, and cards to their mothers.

History of Mothering SundayMost Sundays in the year churchgoers would worship at their nearest parish or "daughter church".

In olden times it was considered important for people to return to their home or "mother" church at least once a year. So each year in the middle of Lent, everyone would visit their "mother" church.

As the return to the "mother" church became an occasion for family reunions when children who were working away from home returned. (It was quite common in those days for children to leave home to work in service from ten years of age.)

The majority of historians think that it was this return to the "Mother" church which led to the tradition of children, particularly those working as domestic servants, or as apprentices, being given the day off to visit their mother and family.

This special day has now become a time when people give thanks to

their mothers and offers an opportunity to express both love and thanks for the work that they do.

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“You don’t really understand human

nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back.”

William D. Tammeus

“A man loves his sweetheart

the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.”

Irish Proverb

“God could not be

everywhere and therefore he made

mothers.”Jewish Proverb

“A mother is a person who seeing

there are only four pieces of pie for fi ve people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.”

Tenneva Jordan

“All mother’s are working mother’s.”

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Advice, Information and support

La Leche League, breastfeeding helpline, 0845 1202918

Millpond, Children’s Sleep Clinic, 020 8444 0040

Rowan Perkin, parent coach, 07801 414435

The National Childbirth Trust0870 444 8707

Antenatal

Acupuncture, Pregnancy and Hydrotherm MassageEarthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Kew, Tel: 020 8940 0888Web: www.earth-life.co.uk

Antenatal HypnoBirthing classes, 07775 425301

Birthing pool hire £150,01306 888327

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

Birthworks Birthing Pools, 01252 821706

Chiropractic for mums and babiesEarthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Kew, Tel: 020 8940 0888Web: www.earth-life.co.uk

Craniosacral Therapy for mums and babies.Earthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Kew, Tel: 020 8940 0888 Web: www.earth-life.co.uk

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

Eating for Pregnancy, telephone Advice Line, 0845 130 3646

Emma Furr, Maternity Refl exology 0208 4049431 Mob 07740612971

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

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

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

Rowan Perkin, pregnancy massage and hypnobirthing, 07801 414435

Shiva Health, Yoga & Holistic Therapies, Kingston. Pregnancy refl exology, massage, Thai yoga massage, acupuncture, hypnobirthing, craniosacral therapy, reiki & more! Pregnancy packages available. 208 549 8637

The Midwifery Practice 07905 326705

Women’s Ultrasound Centre, Wimbledon, 020 7636 6765

Workshops: breathe to a better birth, hypnobirthing, baby resucitation, childhood illnesss and accidents. Earthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Kew, Tel: 020 8940 0888Web: www.earth-life.co.uk

BreastfeedingNargis Ahmed Osteopath, breatfeeding support, 0208 943 1728

Yummy Mummy’s (Wimbledon) Breastfeeding Drop in Group Merton Abbey

NappiesKingston & Merton Real Nappy Network, 07949 628148

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

The Nappy Lady, real nappy advice, 0845 456 2441

The Natural Baby Company 01983 810925

TreeHugger Mums, 0845 6443684

Baby activitiesBaby Yoga & Rhythm Kids (music & movment classes) in Wimbledon SW19. Contact Vie Health on 07951 573 928

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

Sing And Sign, Wimbledon,020 8755 2885

Tiny Talk, 020 8339 3711

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

Baby massage, Earthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Kew,

Tel: 020 8940 0888Web:

www.earth-life.co.uk

Back On Track Health Care,

020 8545 0965

Bumps To Babes, Kingston

area 15yrs experience, 020 8336 1532

Certifi ed Infant Massage Instructor, 07929 207 799

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

Lavender Therapies, Hampton, 020 8941 6447

Massagebaby,020 8893 9491

Mum and Baby Yoga, Earthlife

Wellbeing & Fitness, Kew,

Tel: 020 8940 0888Web: www.earth-life.co.uk

Nargis Ahmed Osteopath,

cranial osteopathy for mother

and baby, 0208 943 1728

Nature’s Medicine, Hampton,

020 8979 2323

Nurturing Life, Ante & Postnatal Health for all Family,020 8404 6013

Pregnancy and Hydrotherm

Massage, Earthlife Wellbeing

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

Rowan Perkin, baby massage,

refl exology and yoga, 07801 414435

Shiva Health, Yoga & Holistic

Therapies, Kingston. Baby massage & refl exology courses, craniosacral therapy,

0208 549 8637

SunBeam Baby Massage, Wimbledon, 020 8542 6884

Tender Touch, Baby massage

courses Twickenham and Richmond, 07749 785794

The Daybrook Road Osteopathic Clinic, Merton

Park, 020 8542 8596

Vanessa Emery CIMI, baby

massage, 020 8874 4039

Vie baby massage in

Wimbledon SW19, 4 week

courses, 07723091055

Baby Massage and Cranial Therapy

Bumps & Babies

Medical experts can’t say enough good things about exercising during pregnancy, as long as it’s moderate and doesn’t put you at risk of slips and falls. Acti viti es such as swimming, walking, and low-impact aerobics are good choices. Even if you’re normally quite supple, relaxin, a hormone which relaxes the pelvic joints in preparati on for childbirth, also loosens all ligaments and joints, making you more suscepti ble to sprains and other injuries. That’s why it’s doubly important to pick the right acti vity.

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FITNESS, HEALTH AND WELLBEINGEarthlife is a unique and tranquil Fitness, Health and Wellbeing facility located in the arches of Kew Bridge. Its aim is to provide a place of calm and relaxation where clients can benefi t from a personal and holistic approach to wellbeing and fi tness.

This includes supporting women before, and after pregnancy. During this special time, a woman’s body and mind experience tremendous changes within a very short period of time. To help them adapt to these changes, prepare for the birth as well as assist in their recovery, Earthlife offers a variety of specially designed pregnancy treatments, fi tness classes and workshops. So if you or someone you know is expecting a baby, Earthlife’s staff will be pleased to offer their support. Please come in and visit us today!

Earthlife Wellbeing & FitnessTel 020 8940 0888Web: www.earth-life.co.uk

Appleyoga, Wimbledon, 020 8788 8892

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

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

EarthLife Yoga, Kew, 020 8940 0888

Fit by nature, buggyfi t classes, 07909 874890

Optimum Vitality, fi tness with Baby, Personal Training (baby comes too!) -Teddington & Richmond areas, 07718 355244

Mums in Shape, 020 8873 7441

Optimumvitality, personal training at home -Teddington & Richmond areas, 07718 355244

Postnatal Exercise Classes, Midwife run in Kingston, 07905 934005

Postnatal fi tness, baby can come too, Earthlife Wellbeing & Fitness, Kew, Tel: 020 8940 0888Web: www.earth-life.co.uk

Pushbabies, Richmond, 020 8563 9704

Shiva Health, Yoga & Holistic Therapies, Kingston. Post-natal yoga for mums & babies, pregnancy yoga, pregnancy relaxation classes, 0208 549 8637

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

Yoga for Pregnancy, New Malden, 020 8395 9435

Yoga for Pregnancy, Wimbledon, 020 8287 5411

Postnatal / Antenatal Exercise

Nannies & Au Pairs

Nannies & Au Pairs

ABC Au Pairs, 020 8771 1918

Absolute Childcare, 020 8288 1807

Absolutely Au Pairs, 020 8835 8594

After School Nannies020 8871 2211

Alice Nannies, 0845 8887 771

A-One Au Pairs & Nannies,0800 298 8807

Applejack Nannies Ltd 020 8878 5778

Au Pairs by Pebbles, 0870 066 4743

BB’s Au Pairs and Nannies, 020 8480 9461

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

Cherry Blossom Childcare, 01483 725623

Childcare International Ltd, 020 8906 3116

Enchanted Nanny Agency, 0845 602 8759

Euro Pair Agency, 020 8421 2100

Everyday Angels, Special Needs Care, 020 8785 5600

Gina’s Nannies, Wimbledon, 020 8542 7503

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

Hungarian Au Pair Agency 020 8399 8663

Imperial Nannies,020 7795 6220

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

Maternal Response, maternity nurses, emergency childcare 0845 838 2885

Maternally Yours Nannies 020 7795 6299

Millenium Aupairs and Nannies 020 8241 9752

Mini-Tots Nanny Agency 07810 771940

Nannies In London, 020 8785 5755

Nannies Unlimited, 020 8788 9640

Night Nannies, fl exible overnight care for newborn babies, 07967 100345

Occasional and Permanent Nannies, 020 7225 1555

Peek a Boo Childcare, 020 7600 9880

Simply Childcare, 020 7701 6111

Surrey Childcare, 0208 399 4199

The London Nanny Company 020 7368 1603

The Nanny Agency, 0845 2606 360

The Nannysharers, 020 8789 9556

Tinies Childcare, 020 8642 8866

TLC Nannies, 01737 850212

Wealden Nannies, 01883 330899

Nanny Payroll Services

Nanny Tax, 0845 226 2204

Nanny Pay, 01883 330890

Taxing Nannies, Nanny Payroll Service, 020 8882 6847

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Childcare AdviceChoices in Childcare, 01737 850212

Children’s information Service,Kingston, 020 8547 6582

Merton Children’s Information Service, 020 8545 3800

Children’s Information Service, Richmond, 020 8831 6298


Home Organisers emergency help service including babysitting, 01932 844321

In Trust Babysitting Service, 020 8395 0796

Lucy Locket Babysitting Register 020 8392 0121

Maternal Response, maternity nurses, emergency childcare, 0845 838 2885

Richmond Childminding Group 0208 891 6090


Sitters, The babysitting service 0800 38 900 38

Surrey Childcare, babysitting service available, 0208 399 4199

Babysitting / Childminding

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Nannies & Au Pairs


• Extensive database of high calibre nannies

• Trained nannies available throughout Wimbledon and Surrey

• Full time, Part time and Temporary

• On line registration and jobs

Toddlers Timetable

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Toddlers ArtArtbugs, art experiments, 1+yrs, 0208 995 7672

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

Junipers Creative Play, 0845 058 3959

KraftyKidz, craft sessions, drop in play, seasonal craft activities, 020 8892 5577

North Surrey Mucky Pups,07766 199993/5

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

Soft Play AreasAvondale Gym Club, Tumble Gym for under 5’s, Surbiton 020 8399 3386

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

Eddie Catz, Wimbledon & Putney, 0845 2011268

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

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

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

Putney Leisure Centre, Tumble Time, 020 8785 0388

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

Roehampton Recreation Centre, up to age 8, 020 8785 0535

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

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

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston Tots Funtime, 020 8296 9747

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

Young Ruts, 020 8542 3678

Toy LibrariesCrossways Toy Library, Twickenham, 020 8831 6176.

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

National association of Toy and Leisure Libraries, 0207 428 2280

Richmond Toy Library 020 8940 9207

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

Gymboree Play and Music, Surbiton 020 8398 9360

Gymboree Play and Music, Wimbledon, 020 8946 0400

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

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

Junipers Creative Play, 0845 058 3959

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

Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 020 8977 7558

Little Voices, Richmond & Kingston, 0-4 yrs, 07932 786094

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

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

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

Monkey Music, Surbiton, Kingston, 020 8873 0411

Music Bugs, 0844 578 1013

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

Musical Express, Wimbledon,020 8946 6043

Musical Bumps, Kingston & Richmond, 07764 684 334

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

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

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

Tots Funtime, Malden Centre, mon,wed,fri, call for times,020 8336 7770

Tumble Tots, Hampton, kingston 01932 865100

Tumble Tots, Kingston, Kew & Twickenham, 01932 865100

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

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

Crechendo Playgyms, Richmond 020 8772 8120

Crechendo Playgyms, Wimbledon 6months- 4Yrs, 020 8772 8120

Footie Tots, 2-5yrs, Several Areas, 020 8287 3269


Gymboree Play and Music, Surbiton, 020 8398 9360


Gymboree Putney, up to 3.5 yrs,020 8780 3831

Gymsters, Teddington 1-5yrs 020 8755 1583

Little Kickers, Thames Ditton, Kingston, Surbiton, Raynes Park, 020 8286 6038

Little Kickers, Twickenham, Hampton, Teddington, Richmond, Ham, 020 3092 1313

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

Rugby Tots, 0845 313 3242

SocaTots, Call for venues, Toddler-5Yrs, 020 8392 1221

The Little Gym, Hampton Hill, 4mnths - 12yrs, 020 8977 0099

TJ’s Gymnastics Club,1-5yrs Wimbledon, 02083973111

Twinkle Toes Ballet, 6mnths - 6yrs, Richmond & surrounding areas, 07813 741189

Toddler OtherLittle Frogs, sensory play classes, Teddington and Kew, 5 mnths to 5 yrs, 079507794866

CrechesAmida, The Racquet and fi tness Spa, 0845 230 9111

Busy Bees Nursery, David Lloyd Centre Raynes Park020 8543 1711

Cannons Health Club, Wimbledon, 020 8947 9627

Centre Court Kids Club, Wimbledon, 2-7yrs 020 8944 4383

Esporta, Kingston 6weeks - 5Yrs, 020 8481 6000

Greenacres, Hampton 3months-5Yrs, 020 8941 8608

Kingfi sher Creche-for users of the Leisure Centre/Gym020 8546 1042

Munchkin Club, 9-12.30 or 1-3pm, North Kingston Ctr 020 8547 6743

Putney Leisure Centre 020 8785 0388

The Springhealth Leisure Club, Richmond, 020 8940 0561

Tolworth Recreation Centre Creche, 020 8391 7910

Wimbledon Leisure Centre.020 8542 1330

World of Children in Kingston’s Bentalls Centre, 1-8 yrs 020 8974 8502

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston 020 8296 9747

YMCA Wimbledon, Drop & Shop for Under 5’s, 020 8542 9055

Toddlers Timetable

15 The Family Grapevine Call: 01883 330890 Email: [email protected]

‘New to Teddington (and coming soon to Kew...please call for details) is Little Frogs Sensory Play Class for babies and toddlers 5 months to 4 years.

Class leader Natalie, a mother and infant school teacher, has created

this class based on the principle of offering activities you can’t easily do at home in a warm, stimulating and sociable environment. At each and every session there is music, messy play trays with themes that change each week and a small soft play area.

Classes are pre bookable in advance. Call 079507794866 to book a free trial class.’

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Toddlers Timetable

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

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

Dads & Littluns Christ the King Ch Hall Wimbledon Park 10-12 0208 870 1403

Gems, Richmond, 9.30-11.00 020 8404 1112

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

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

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

Parent and Toddler, Salvation Army, Twickenham, 9.30-3pm, 020 8898 1301

SallyAnn Toddler Group, 9.30am-11.30amWimbledon 020 8542 4197

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

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

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

Methodist Church Hall, Whitton, 1.30-3.30pm 020 8894 3123

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Little Fish, Teddington 10-11.30am 020 8977 1415

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

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

Playwell Toddler Group, Merton Park Baptist Church, 10-12 020 8644 5454

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

Scamps Toddler Group, 07963 731548

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

St Augustines Church, Childminders group, Whitton 9.15-11.15pm, 020 894 3764

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

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

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

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

Windmill Playgroup, Kew 10-11.30am , 020 8274 9937

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

Monkey Business, Christch-urch Hall, 2, Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon, 12.30pm, 07904217854

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

Whitton Baptist Church, 1.30-3.30pm 020 8894 9839

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

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

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

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


Little Angels Mother & Toddler Group 9-11am, Tooting 020 8675 9615

Little Laughs, Richmond 10.30-12noon, 020 8940 1551

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

Murray Park Hall, Whitton, 10-12am, 020 8898 0962

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

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

Playtime, Raeburn Hall, Elgar Ave, Tolworth, 10-11.30am020 8399 3926


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St Richards Carer’s And Toddlers, Ham 1.15pm-2.45pm020 8541 1931

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Little Fish, Teddington 10-11.30am, 020 8977 1415

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

Sally Ann Toddler Group, 9.30am-11.30 Wimbledon,020 8542 4197


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

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

Toddlers Thurs pmGerman Toddler Group, 4-6pm High Path Wimbledon020 8875 0893

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

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

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

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

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

Dads & Littluns Christ the King Ch Hall Wimbledon Park 10-12 0208 870 1403

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

Monkey Business, Christchurch Hall, 2, Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon, 9.30 - 1.30pm, 07904217854

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

The Children’s Garden, Twickenham, 10-12noon020 8968 4605

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

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

17 The Family Grapevine Call: 01883 330890 Email: [email protected]

Party VenuesAvondale Gym Club, Surbiton,020 8399 3386

Battersea Park Zoo, 0845 6016679

Bullen Hall, Hampton Wick, 020 8831 6108

Charrington Bowl, indoor bowling, Surbiton 020 8337 2696

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

Colourhouse Children’s Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills,020 8640 5111

David Lloyd Centre, Raynes Park, 020 8543 8020

Eddie Katz, Putney and Wimbledon, 0845 201 1268

Greenacres Kids Cafe, Hampton, 020 8941 8608

Hampton and Richmond Borough Football Club 020 8941 2838

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

Lloyds Lanes, Raynes Park 020 8544 9965

Lollipop Club, kew, 020 8332 7436

Party on the Bus, under 6yrs we bring the bus to you, 020 8540 4226

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

Open Door Community Centre, Wimbledon, 020 8871 8174

Playball GB Ltd, 07717 721231

Pottery Café, Twickenham020 8744 3000

Putney Leisure Centre, 020 8785 0388

Roehampton Recreation Centre, 020 8785 0535

Surbiton Library Hall, 020 8547 6418

The Greenwood Centre, Hampton Hill, 020 8979 9662

The Little Gym, Hampton Hill, 020 8977 0099

The White House, Hampton, 020 8979 1884

Tudor Drive Library Hall, 020 8547 6418

Tiffi n Sports Centre, 0208 541 3972

Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330

Whitton Sports Centre, 020 8898 7795

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747

Party Time

PARTIES TO REMEMBER“Ten years of playing ‘What’s the time, Mr Wolf?’ or ‘Grandmother’s footsteps’ almost every week while watching the children’s reactions never fails to delight me,” says Rowena Bond, of Parties To Remember.

That’s partly because Rowena is never a stranger to the birthday child on the big day: she arranges a personal consultation to discuss traditional party games with parent and party child beforehand. Games that have entertained children for generations create laughter and excited chatter as the children go hunting, singing and join mystery games that can be played in or outdoors. Rowena provides all the prizes, including a fabric party bag. Food and piñata are optional extras.

Rowena started the business when the birthday parties she staged for her daughter became so popular in the neighbourhood that other parents said she should make a business of it. Now she gives parties all over the Greater London area.

Parties To Remember, for three to 11-year-olds: Rowena Bond, 020 7249 3242; www.partiestoremember.co.uk

Party EntertainersA1 Amazing Bitza The Puppet Pooch and Stevan, FUN and Magic, 020 8642 6388

Adamant, for under 8’s, 020 8959 1045

Alakazoo Party Productions, 020 8579 7999

Allsortsoffun, 020 8677 1667

Amanda’s Action Kids, 020 8578 0234

Amazing Children’s Parties, fully guaranteed, 0800 0188118

Angel Faces, face painting, balloons, entertainment, 01932 781954

Animation Party, 07816 272744

Arty Party, 5-16yrs, All Areas, 020 8675 7055

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

Bead Creative - jewellery making parties for girls from 8 years old, 07792 830016

Billy Banjo, gentle music & Silly magic 3-5yrs, 020 8891 5917

Birthday Dreams, Girls and boys 3-12 Yrs, 020 7700 2525

Blueberry Parties, Guitar accompanied musical party, 0-6yrs, 020 8677 6871

Boo Boo, The Children’s Entertainer, 020 7727 3817

Bruno Bears party Fun, Puppet show and Games, 4-7Yrs, 020 8876 8969

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

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

Caterpillar Music, Wimbledon, under 5yrs, 0208 286 3754

Charlie Farley, 020 8395 7929

Cookie Crumbles, Cooking Parties 5-16yrs, 0845 601 4173

Crazy Chris, magic, juggling, discos, 01784 453192

Disco Divas (The) – Discos, dance & activity parties for tots to teens. Lisa 020 8898 5622

Drama Circle, 07971 231187

Drama Parties, 0800 389 6184

Face Painting & Art Workshops, 020 8244 3016

Face Painting Artist, 020 8677 4193

Face Painting with Wendy, 020 8870 8243

Fairy Funtimes and face painting, Fairy Parties for 4-7yr olds call Alicia on 07832 203999

Fantastic Fairies, Makeover Parties age 3yrs+, 07845 930151

Fizztastic, Magic Parties, 3 Yrs +, 020 8397 5674

Foxy The Funky Magic Genie, 020 7692 5664

Froggle the Clown, 0845 0504509

Funky Faces, Face Painting, 020 8487 1492

Girly Gang Makeovers, 020 8337 5495 / 01883 621326

Gorgeous Girls Parties, a A fun party make over for girls aged 4-14, 0845 390 1010


Gymboree Play and Music, Surbiton, 020 8398 9360


Impeyan Productions, animal encounter shows 4Yrs+, 01992 446211

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

James The Magician, 020 8763 1995

Jelly Kelly, 01932 706273

JillyJamJar, Perfect Parties for 3-7yrs, 07958 615441

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

Jolly Roger and his pirate ship, 4-6yrs, 020 8546 7985

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

Karate Party, 0208 547 2767

KraftyKidz, craft/magic/toy parties available, 020 8892 5577

Kiddi Olympix, 01932 770770

Lisa The Disco Diva, 020 8898 5622

Little Blisters, 020 8392 9093

Loli PomPom, 07723 387076

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

Magic faces, 020 8398 4138

Magic Marty, magic parties, 0845 900 1317

Magic Mirror Face Painting, Streatham, 020 8764 8986

Magical Quest Drama Parties, 07779 589 585

Make Me Beautiful, makeup parties, 01737 832127

Makeover Magic, girls 6-16yrs, 01737 832656

Marco’s Magic 3yrs +, 01435 864124

Michael Paul, Magician, 020 8657 4245

Mini Makeovers, 020 8398 0107

Mobile Ceramic Painting Parties, 01483 282630

Monkey Business, Wimbledon, 07904217854

Mosaic children’s parties, 020 8397 8864

Mosaic parties for children,020 8977 4526

Mrs Marvel Children’s Parties, 020 7736 0616

Paint that Pot, 5Yrs+, 020 8942 6759

Paintbox, 07939 042018


Pooh Bear or Minny at your party, 01372 727492

Popstar Parties, dance Parties, Disco’s, Fairy Parties, 01932 782588

Pottery and craft studio, 0208 398 6681

Reptile Celebrities, Real Snakes and Lizards, 01256 702543

Science Wizards, Birthday parties with a difference, 5-12yrs, 08456 521215

Silverball Leisure, Interactive Disco’s, 020 8384 4417

Sushi Parties, 07789 364 747

That Bus Parties, under 6yrs, 020 8540 4226

The Bertie & Boo Theatre Co, 020 7326 4031

Toffee Tunes, 6months-5yrs, 020 8255 9717

Tom Foolery, 01903 815728 / 07870 595497

Tooty Frooty, Disco’s, Magic and Games age 3-7yrs, 020 8950 5415

Tumble Tots 2-7yrs, 020 8944 8818

Twizzle Parties, 020 8789 3232

Wonderland Children’s Parties, puppet and magic shows, 01932 561779

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, 020 8296 9747

Party SuppliesBalloon Time, 020 8385 1000

Balloon Works, balloons for all occasions, Kew, 020 8948 8157

Billy Bounce, 01932 865924

Birthday Dreams, Cakes and Party bags, 020 7700 2525

Boogaloo bouncers, 0208 879 0753

Books, Bits and Bobs, party goods and fancy dress, Kingston, 020 8546 6655

Bougie Magique, magic birthday candles, 07815 786922

Bounce-a-lot Bouncy Castle, Kingston, 020 8336 1116

Bump, Bounce, Ride, Slide 020 8395 9902

Carousel Parties, 01372 470301

Children’s party Company Ltd,020 7349 9431

Cool Parties, Castles and Ball Ponds for Hire, 0845 644 2617

Goodtimes, Party People, 01483 762501

Junior Geo, fantastic mineral and Fossil party bags, 020 8772 8770

Kitty Sash, 07764 588562

Lily’s Novelty Cakes, 020 8640 9149

Party Ark, children’s partyware direct to your doorwww.partyark.co.uk

Party Bounce, Bouncy Castles & Infl atable Slides etc, 020 8399 5679

Party Bounce, Bouncy Castles, Tables & Chairs etc, 020 8399 5679

Party Party, Wimbledon, 020 8944 9495

Pinata Party, 020 7622 9577

Pop-a-Popalicious, party food,020 8291 5171

Sparkles childrens, Party catering, 020 8549 2561

The Balloon & Kite Company0208 946 5962

The Children’s Bouncy Castle Company, 020 8873 6889

Twizzle Parties, 020 8789 3232

Wimbledon Balloons, 020 8640 9015

Party Time

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19

Party Time

The Family

Grapevine

Kingston, Richmond

and Wimbledon

area

To advertise

call Justine on

01883 330890

Holiday Schemes and ActivitiesArtabugs and W4ART, 2-teens, Chiswick, 0208 995 7672

Adventure and Computer Holidays Ltd, 4-14yrs 01306 881299

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

All 4 Kids Workshop Theatre Camp, Kingston, 07876 254691

Barracudas, Twickenham & Wimbledon, 0845 1235299

Camp Beaumont, Wimbledon 3-15yrs, 01263 823000

Campsters, Teddington 3yrs + 020 8755 1583

David Lloyd Playscheme, Raynes Park, 020 8543 8020

Drama Circle, Twickenham 07971 231187

Esporta, Kingston, 5 - 11Yrs 020 8481 6000

Explore learning, 020 8979 7117

Explore Learning after school english & Maths, Merton 020 8540 7355

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

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

Future Pro, MultiSports Courses, 3-12yrs Merton, 01372 365025

Greenacres, Hampton 3-7Yrs 020 8941 8608

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

Kingfi sher kids Club holiday childcare and fun, 4-12yrs 07946 630388

Le Club Morzine activity holiday 01372 470104

Loli PomPom, drama Club 07723 387076

Mad Science, Have a Blast 4-11yrs, Teddington 0845 330 1881

Maggie & Rose, 020 7581 9344

Malden Centre Play Scheme, New Malden, 020 8336 7770

North Surrey Mucky Pups,07766 199993/5

PGL Activity Holidays 08700 507507


Refugee Action Playscheme, Kingston Fairfi eld South 020 8547 0115

Sportscoach, Wimbledon 01932 875138

Star Club, Twickenham 020 8831 6000

Stitch Club, Twickenham & Kingston 07717 235841

Supercamps, Wimbledon, Twickenham, 01235 832222

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

The Little Gym, Hampton Hill 020 8977 0099


Tolworth Recreation Centre Sportscene, 5-13 yrs, 020 8391 7910

Whizzkidz, Ham and Kingston 020 8893 4250

Wimbledon Leisure Centre. 020 8542 1330

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

YMCA Wimbledon, Daycamp 5-12yrs 020 8542 9055

Holiday Schemes Loli PomPom drama Club

Places to VisitColourhouse Children’s Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills, 020 8640 5111

Deen City Farm, Merton Abbey, 020 8543 5858

Historical guided walks through Kingston, 020 8942 7015

Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, 0208 332 5655

Kingston Museum, local history, 020 8546 5386

Lloyds Lanes, Raynes Park, 020 8544 9965

Museum of Richmond, local history, 020 8332 1141

Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, 020 8831 6000

Richmond Park, 2500 acres, with red and fallow deer 020 8948 3209

Royal British Legion, tour the poppy factory, Richmond020 8940 3305

Turk Launches, boat trips on the Thames, 020 8546 2434

Twickenham Stadium and Museum of Rugby, 020 8892 8877

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, 020 8946 6131

Wimbledon Society Museum of Local History, 020 8296 9914

Out of Area AttractionsBattersea Park Zoo, 020 7924 5826

Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Palace and Abbey, 01590 612 123

Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, Halland, 01825 840 573

Bocketts Farm Park, Leatherhead, 01372 363764

Chessington world of adventures, 07968 552477

Explosion! Museum Of Naval Firepower, 023 9250 5600

Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Kew, 020 8568 4757

Kiddi Karts, 01932 770770

London Aquarium, 020 7967 8000

London Wetland Centre, 020 8409 4400

Odds Farm Park, Loads of activities for kids, Beaconsfi eld 01628 520188

Royal Armouries-Fort Nelson, Fareham, 01329 233734

Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport, 02392 529217

The Golden Hinde, 08700 11 8700

The Look Out Discovery Centre, Science Fun, Bracknell 01344 354400

The Royal Marines Museum, Southsea, 02392 819385

Wandsworth Museum, 020 8871 7074

Wembley Arena, 020 8585 3536

What’s On

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PERFORMING ARTSEASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPSat STAGECOACH WIMBLEDON

7th, 8th & 9th APRIL 2010

Each day is complete in itself so you may book in for 1, 2 or 3 days

For 7 - 16 year olds: Work on a different West End Musical each day, learn about the story, style and theme of the chosen musical, act out some of the scenes, learn some of the songs and dances from the show. Work with a team of professional and experienced teachers and West End performers. Time: 10am to 4.30pm

Parents are welcome to watch the last 30 minutes of each workshop.

For 4 - 6 year olds: Themed half day workshops for young performers including Pirates, Princesses and Knights, Jungle Animals. Dancing, singing, acting and dressing up! Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm

Parents are welcome to watch the last 15 minutes of each workshop.

The Workshops will take place at: The Rutherford Centre, Wimbledon High School, Mansel Road, Wimbledon SW19 4AB

The WORKSHOPS are also open to non-Stagecoach students.

For further information or to book a place contact Jennie at Stagecoach Wimbledon Tel: 020 8946 3400

Email: [email protected]

21The Family Grapevine Call: 01883 330890 Email: [email protected]

DO YOU KNOW OF SOMETHING HAPPENING THAT WOULD INTEREST FAMILIES?Please email [email protected]

What’s On

FREE Family Fun Weekend

Shoots Garden Centre Cobham, Cobham

Sat 20th & Sun 21st Mar 10 from 11am

This family fun weekend has everything to keep

adults and children happy for hours! The children can

enjoy...

Bouncy CastleGiant Games

Cub KartsMagician

CompetitionsPlayground

And much more!

Sow and Grow HAM HOUSE

29th May 11am – 4pm

Fruit and vegetable growing

demonstrations by the

gardeners at Ham; tours

of the 17th century kitchen

garden; Grow your own

activities for families and free

seed give-aways

Kingston Food Festival

16th to 18th April

Venues around town

For more details call

020 85471221

TREASURE HUNTRichmond Upon Thames

2 hoursGreat Fun Day Out!

This fun hunt explores the prettiest parts of Richmond: Richmond Green, formerly a jousting space, then into the Tudor remains of Richmond Palace, & fi nishing along the River.. more...

www.treasuredays.com/hunts/city/other/richmond.html

May Merrie 3 May Kingston Town

Centre FREE

Ham House Easter Egg Trails Exciting garden trail and activities for children with

chocolate prizes 2-5th April – Check website for

times. All tickets £3

EggstravaganzaSat Mar 27, to Sun April 18

Come and join in the fun this Easter with an Easter Egg Hunt around the Farm Park – There’s an Easter prize for every child! L Open evey day 10am to 5:30pm

Bocketts Farm Park, Young Street, Fetcham, Nr

Leatherhead

SwimathonMake a splash for charity Saturday 17 April 5pm

Swimmers in Kingston will make a splash for charity on Saturday 17th April 2010 as they complete the Swimathon 2010 challenge at Kingfi sher Leisure Centre helping to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and The Swimathon Foundation.This year, Swimathon is looking to exceed the £1.5m it raised for Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Swimathon Foundation in 2009 - by encouraging everyone in the UK to get in the pool for the world’s biggest swim. Swimathon 2010 has a challenge to suit everyone with swimmers challenging themselves to complete up to 5K as an individual or as a team with their friends and family.

Batterssea Park Zoo

Mad March Hare Ears Day!

Saturday 20th March

Children who visit the zoo today wearing rabbit earscan

claim free stickers!

Easter Egg Hunt Easter Weekend 2nd-5th April

Around the zoo our animal-sare guarding EASTER EGGS, purchase a quiz sheetupon

entry & use the clues to work out here they are.

Cost £1.50 (includes prize)

What’s New

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New Disco Ducklings class in Twickenham

Disco Ducklings is a fun fi lled dance party for little groovers

aged 1-5. Based around popular, upbeat rock and roll songs

the classes include lots of interaction for the children including

the use of ribbons, instruments, bubbles and the learning of

simple dance movements and routines; it is a high energy ses-

sion with a focus having lots of fun. We learn everything from

the classic “Twist” to pom pom routines to accompany “Hey

Mickey”.

The class will take place at Holy Trinity Church Hall on Twicken-

ham Green between 2.15 and 2.45 on a Tuesday afternoon.

Email: [email protected]

Tiny Tunes

Pre-school Music GroupTeddington Baptist Church: Wednesday 10am & 11am

Twickenham, York House: Thursday 10am & 11am

Hide under a parachute, shake the maracas, dance with

bubbles and sing along with a piano!

NO NEED TO BOOK JUST TURN UP!

ww.tinytuneslive.com Lisa/Helena: 07977 585020 / 07816

887798

NEW...Song Time group in Twickenham

Pay as you goWednesday afternoons

1.30 to 2.30for more details call Tracy on 01932 788801 or

visit www.crazyhazy.co.uk

‘New to Teddington (and coming soon to Kew...please call for details) is Little Frogs Sensory Play Class for babies and toddlers 5 months to 4 years.

Class leader Natalie, a mother and infant school teacher, has created

this class based on the principle of offering activities you can’t easily do at home in a warm, stimulating and sociable environment. At each and every session there is music, messy play trays with themes that change each week and a small soft play area.

Classes are pre bookable in advance. Call 079507794866 to book a free trial class.’

Story Explorers is a new toy and book shop

with themed story workshops where children

and parents can read and play together.

Located in St Mary’s Grove (off Sheen Road)

Visit the website: www.storyexplorers.co.uk

KidsGo Disco returns to Oceana,

Clarence St, Kingston

KidsGo Disco is an event set up by parents for parents, and their children, who want to spend some quality time together and maybe catch up with some mates in a cool, but safe and secure, environment

It’s aimed at mums and dads with their 4 to 10 year old kids, (but obviously younger and older siblings are always welcome!)

It takes place on a Saturday afternoon, between 2pm and 5pm, so keep checking the website for forthcoming dates and events.

See www.kidsgodisco.com to buy tickets, special promo-tions and further details.

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Daycare NurseriesActive Learning, Kingston, 020 3031 1519

Advantage Day Nursery, Tolworth 0208 391 3737

Asquith Court Nursery, Kew020 8878 9430

Asquith Court Nursery, Kingston 020 8974 9773

Asquith Court Nursery, Lebanon Park, 020 8607 9987

Asquith Court Nursery, Richmond, 020 8332 2085

Asquith Court Nursery, St Mary’s, 020 8744 1885

Asquith Court Nursery, Surbiton 020 8390 7744

Asquith Court Nursery, Teddington, 020 8943 4330

Aston Pierpoint Nursery and Pre-School, Hampton, 0870 046 3301

Bright Sparks, New Malden020 8329 9777

Bright New Minds, see advertisement on this page, 0208 661 2201

Bringing up Baby, see ad, 020 7622 5552

Brook House Nursery, Twickenham, 020 8892 4853

Buffer Bears Nursery, Wimbledon 3months-5yrs, 020 8944 5618

Building Blocks,Teddington,020 8545 0054

Busy Bees, London areaswww.busybees.com

Buttons Day Nursery, Hampton, 0208 9419983

Carolines Nursery, tooting Bec 020 8677 9675

Carousel Day Nursery, Motspur Park. 2-5yrs, 020 8942 4077

Childs Play Nursery, 2-5 yrs, Surbiton 020 8399 7347

Coombe Day Nursery, Norbiton 020 8549 5343

Cosmopolitan Day Nursery, Colliers Wood. Birth-5yrs020 8544 0758

Crown Kindergarten, Wimbledon 1-5yrs,020 8540 8820

Dees Day Nursery, Raynes Park. 3months-5yrs, 020 8944 0720

Dees Day Nursery, Wimbledon. 3 months-5yrs, 020 8944 0284

Dicky Birds Daycare Nursery, New Malden, 0208 942 5779

Dolphin Nurseries, Kingston0208 547 3144

Early Years Day Nursery, Colliers Wood, 020 8540 8270

Elizabeth Montessori Nursery, 2-5 Yrs Surbiton, 07962 054585

Eveline Day Nursery School, Raynes Park, 020 8672 7549

Eveline Day Nursery School, Wimbledon, 020 8870 0966

Grassroots Day Nursery, Hampton 0-5 Yrs, 020 8783 1190

Green lane Montessori, New Malden, 07804 438981

Greenacres Nursery, Hampton Hill 1-5 Yrs, 020 8941 8608

Happy Days Nursery, Tolworth, 18 months-5yrs, 020 8399 1951

Happy Thames Nursery, 0-5yrs, kingston 020 8546 2226

Happy Times Nursery, Richmond, 0800 6522424

Holly House Nursery, Teddington, 020 8943 9901

Ivytree Nursery, Hampton Hill-Flexible Hours Available,020 8979 6209

Jumping Jacks, Whitton 020 8755 3033

Kingsmeadow Day Nursery, Kingston 3months-5yrs,020 8547 0272

Lollipops Nursery, Raynes Park. 3months-5yrs, 020 8296 3780

Marlborough House Nursery School, Long Ditton, 020 8398 6161

Meadowview Nursery, Ham,020 8940 3003

Milkshake Montessori, Whitton 2-5yrs, 020 8894 3113

Monty’s Nursery, Kew 3mnths-5yrs, 020 8392 2336

One, Nine, Seven Early Years Nursery, Kingston, 020 8549 9995

Playdays Day Nursery, Wimbledon. 3months-5yrs 020 8946 8139

Playdays Nursery, Wimbledon. 3months-5yrs, 020 8944 8959

Rectory Day Nursery, Hampton 020 8941 9854

Richmond Kids Academy 020 8332 9687

Squirells Day Nursery, Whitton 020 8893 3645

Tangley park Nursery, Hampton 020 8941 7666

Teddies Nursery, Raynes Park 0800 9803801

Teddies Nursery, Twickenham 0800 9803801

The Hamptons Day Nursery

020 8941 7175

The Kings Road Nursery, Richmond, 020 8948 8853

The Little Hall Gardens, Wimbledon park. 1-5yrs020 8947 7058

Tic Toc Nursery School, Twickenham, 020 8898 4079

Toots Day Nursery, 020 8767 7017

Twickenham Park Day Nursery 020 8892 0872

Whitton Day Nursery, Whitton 020 8893 3073

Preschools Abacus Pre-School Playgroup, New Malden, 020 8942 1288

Acorns Playgroup, Ham 2-4yrs 020 8940 7911

Active Learning, Kingston, 020 3031 1519

Albany Park Montessori School, Kingston, 020 8546 9303

Athelstan House School - Nursery, Hampton 020 8979 1045

All Saints’ Nursery School, Putney, 020 8788 5198

Aston Pierpoint Pre-School, Hampton, 0870 046 3301

Barnes Montessori Nursery020 8748 2081

Coombe Kindergarten, New Malden, 020 8942 3533

Coombside Playschool, New Malden, 020 8241 0853

Dicky Birds Preschool Nursery, Raynes Park, 020 8942 5779


Day care

Fairfi eld Playbox, Kingston, 2-4 yrs, 020 8546 3213

Green lane Montessori, New Malden, 07804 438981

Greenacres Nursery, Hampton Hill 3-5Yrs, 020 8941 8608

Greenacres, Hampton Activity Time, 020 8941 8608

Grove Nursery, Wimbledon, 2-5yrs, 020 8540 2388

Ham Nursery School, 9.30-12.30pm, 020 8332 2445

Hampton Hill Nursery, 2-5yrs 020 8287 7113

Hill Vale Playgroup kingston, 2½-5 yrs, 07963 852019

Hollygrove Nursery School, 9.15-12.30pm, 020 8941 1022

Jenny Hunt Pre-School Nursery, New Malden, 020 8395 9618

Julia’s Montessori Nursery School, Hampton, 020 8641 3234

Kew Montessori Nursery Centre, 020 8332 1255

Kinderland Montessori, German Nursery, 3-5 yrs Kingston, 020 8744 2326

Kingston Kindergarten 2-5yrs, 07741 174801

Ladybirds Day Nursery, Kingston, 020 8974 8433

Latchmere Playgroup, Kingston, 2-5 yrs, 020 8546 8361

Little Munsters, Teddington, 020 8977 5068

Maria Montessori Children’s House, Wimbledon Village. 2-5yrs, 020 8543 6353

Mary Gold Montessori, Whitton,020 8898 0962

Modern Montessori International Pre-school, London, 0208 947 5453

Noahs Ark Playgroup, OLI, Tolworth, 020 8399 3632

Nurserylands Playgroup, Hampton, 020 8979 1884

Oaktree Preschool Nursery, Wimbledon, 020 8715 1115

One, Nine, Seven Early Years Nursery, Kingston, 020 8549 9995

Oranges & Lemons, Park Road Kingston Vale, 020 8942 2104

Oranges & Lemons, Village hall Kingston Vale, 020 8942 2104

Pillar Box Playschool, Colliers Wood, 2-5yrs, 020 8337 3607

Play People Playgroup, Kingston, 020 8974 8938

Playbox Playgroup, Hamilton Avenue, Tolworth, 07751 378336

Playdays Day Nursery, Wimbledon, 020 8946 8139

St Elizabeths Nursery, 020 8940 3015

St Marks Montessori, Raynes Park, 07956 346938

St Mary’s Summerstown Mon-tessori Nursery School, Wimble-don, 020 8947 7359

St Matthew’s Pre-School, Surbiton, 020 8224 6413

St Peters Nursery School, Kingston, 07976 889296

Stepping Stones, Surbiton, 07941 466304

Sudbrook School, Petersham, 020 8334 0990

Surbiton children’s centre Nursery, 020 8390 2555

Tadpoles Nursery, Hampton 2-5yrs, 020 8487 0044

Teddington Methodist Playgroup020 8943 4062

The Barn Nursery, Kew, 020 8876 6910

The Castle Kindergarten, Wimbledon, 020 8544 0089

The Pre School Centre, Hampton Wick, 020 8943 2423

The Studio Montessori Centre, Kew, 020 8940 0064

Tudor Hall Pre-School, Kingston, 020 8549 1148

Wimbledon Park Montessori School, 020 8944 8584

Wimbledon Village Montessori School, 020 8944 0772

Windsor Kindergarten, Twickenham, 020 8255 6770

Independent SchoolsAthelstan House School, Hampton, 020 8979 1045

Broomfi eld House School, Kew Mixed, 020 8940 3884

Canbury School, mixed, 10-16020 8549 8622

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

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

Halliford School, Shepperton, 01932 223593

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

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

Jack and Jill School, 020 8979 3195

Kew College, 020 8940 2039

Kew Green Preparatory School, mixed, 020 8948 5999

Kings College Junior School, Wimbledon, 020 8255 5335

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

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

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

Linley House, Surbiton, 3-7 yrs020 8399 4979

Newland House School, Twickenham, 020 8892 7479

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

Old Vicarage School, Girls Richmond, 020 8940 0922

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

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

Shrewsbury House, Surbiton, boys prep schl, 020 8399 3066

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

St James Independent School, Twickenham, 020 8892 2002

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

The Lady Eleanor Hollis School, Hampton, 020 8979 1601

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

The Mall School, Twickenham

020 8977 2523

The Roche Nursery School, Putney, 020 8704 4857

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

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

The Royal Ballet School, Richmond, 020 8392 8000

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

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

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

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

Westbury House School, New Malden, 020 8942 5885

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

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

Wimbledon Common Preparatory, 020 8946 1001

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

International SchoolsAl-Zaitoona School, Arabic Saturday School, Kingston Vale 020 8541 1266

Marymount International School, girls, 020 8949 0571

Urdu Language School, kingston 020 8715 2227

SchoolwearEasy To Name, Mail Order Labels, 01635 298326

Labels4kids, 0845 6440258

My Nametags, London,0800 298 4223

My Name Label, 0870 850 7897

National Schoolwear Centre, Tolworth, 020 8786 2211

National Schoolwear Centres, Whitton, 0774 828 6599

Special SchoolsBedelsford School, Kingston, mixed, 2-16, 020 8546 9838

Blossom House School, Wimbledon 3-16yrs 020 8946 7348

Dysart School, Kingston, mixed, 4-19, 020 8412 2600.

Dysart School, Surbiton 020 8412 2600

Education InformationEducation Welfare Service, Kingston 020 8547 5243

Independent Schools Council Information Service 020 7798 1560

Kingston Council, Education and Leisure, 020 8547 5234

Merton Council, Education Services 020 8545 3118

Richmond council, Education Services 020 8891 7500

Education

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Education

Independent Schools Open Days

Athelstan House School, Hampton

18th and 20th March 2010

Telephone: 020 8979 1045

Notre Dame Senior School, Cobham

17th June, 4.30pm to 6.30 pm

www.notredame.co.uk

Park Hill School and Nursery

Saturday 15th May 2010, 10.30am to 12 noon

Telephone: 020 8546 5496

The Study Preparatory School,

Wimbledon

Saturday 13th March 29010

www.thestudyprep.co.uk

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TutoringAlan Tucker Private Tuition,020 8398 7365

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

Dominiques French & English Tuition, 07939 756606

Fleet Tutors, 020 8580 3911

Gwenda Jones, Common entrance preparation, 020 8390 6076

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

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

Kumon Centres, Merton Park 020 8644 4009

Kumon Centres, Richmond020 8940 5445

Kumon Centres, Teddington and Twickenham, 020 8893 8808

Kumon Maths, Surbiton,020 8391 9495

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

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

Maths Tuition, all levels, Kingston Area, 020 8397 2568

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

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

Private Lady Tutor, German and Latin, all levels, Kingston 020 8397 2568

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

Sutherland Education, All subjects/All levels, Tolworth,020 8390 8810

Whizzkidz, Touchtyping at Home, 020 8893 4250

Young Artist, Wimbledon020 8968 0855

Language ClassesAbrakadabra, Foreign Languages, Wimbledon, 020 8540 7036

Arabic School in Wimbledon 01372 460005

Corrine Ben, French Tutor at all levels, Kingston, 020 8974 5266

English Language Training for Au-pairs, 020 7622 7345

Kinder Tots, Teddington,020 8977 7914

La Jolie Ronde, Richmond 020 8892 4123

La Jolie Ronde, 07771 732948.

Le Club Francais & El Club Espanol, 020 8979 4586

Le Club Francais, Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Merton, 020 8542 2709

Le Kinder Club, Teddington 020 8977 7914

Learn English at Home in Kingston 020 8255 6144

Spanish LALS Club, 020 8286 1817

Spanish for Children, Whitton 020 8898 7848

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

The Children’s Spanish Club, Surbiton 3Yrs+ 020 8286 1817

Music TeachersElizabeth Binks, Violin, Viola, Piano, Theory of Music, 0208 397 1716

Elisabeth Perry, Surbiton‘Cello, Piano, Keyboard, Flute and Recorder lessons07917 860144

Julia Draeger, TeddingtonViolin Teacher, 020 8614 6811

Mrs Lori Fredrics.Surrey.Singing,Voice,Opera,Musical Theatre 020 8255 6426

Mrs Lorna Baillie,Kingston.Piano,Recorder,Classical,Jazz 020 8541 0575

Otakar Kraus Music Trust, Richmond, 020 8570 6977

Paula Jones, Piano Teacher020 8412 0079

Private piano and fl ute lessons, Ham, 020 8255 9717

Rebecca Palmer, Surbiton, Violin, Viola, 5yrs+ 020 8390 9400

Rory Sanders, Wimbledon, Piano Teacher. 5yrs+, 07766 541864

Violin Viola Piano Theory of music

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

level• Parents encouraged to

attend lessons• CRB checked• Adult beginners

welcome

Telephone0208 397 171607947 404484

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Whether coming to support school work, 11+, SATs or GCSE exams, every child is treated individually. After an initial assessment, a program of learning following the National Curriculum is put together specifi cally for each student. Children work on fun programmes, have realistic goals and get lots of positive rewards.

For more information call 0208 399 1234 or email: [email protected] www.numberworksnwords.com


Performing ArtsDance and Dramaactfi rst, hampton Hill 020 8894 3053

All Expressions Theatre School 020 8898 3321

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

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

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

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

The Cat’s Grin Theatre Company, 01932 867698

Cherry Dunn Dance Classes, Wimbledon, 020 8946 1523

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

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

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

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


Dance Express in Wimbledon and Wimbledon, 07904217877.

Danceforce, Kingston, Modern & Tap, 020 8241 8496

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

Dragon Drama, Teddington, 020 8943 1504

Drama Circle, Twickenham 07971 231187

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

Funky Moves Kids, 07810 431101

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

Georgina Dancing School, Hampton, 020 8755 1504

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

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

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

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

Jayne Marshall, Kingston,020 8399 9543

Jigsaw, 3-18yrs, Balham & Streatham, 020 8447 4530

Jigsaw, 3-18yrs, Raynes Park 020 8447 4530

KidsDance, 4-11yrs, Twickenham, 07966 262579

Kingston Ballet School, 020 8549 1129

Kingston Dance Studio, 020 8546 2312

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

Landmark Arts Centre, Lets Pretend 3-4yrs, Teddington020 8977 7558

Little Magic Train, 18months-7yrs, Surbiton, 01865 739048

Lucie Benson School of Dance,5+, Dance & Drama, Putney, 7913 796 608

Maggie & Rose, Ballet, 020 7581 9344

Nifty Feet, Dance School, 2-16yrs, Wimbledon & Richmond, 020 8940 6674

Open Door Community Centre, Wimbledon, 020 8871 8174

Perform, Kingston, Richmond, Twickenham & Wimbledon 0845 4004000

Pleasing Dance School of Ballet, Twickenham, 020 7722 1829

Polka Theatre for Children, Wimbledon, 020 8543 4888

Popstar dance classes, 5-8yrs, Twickenham, 020 8898 5622

Popstar Stage School, Merton Park 6-16yrs, 020 8646 6601

Private Drama Lessons, 07941 800502

Putney Leisure Centre, ballet 2yrs+, 020 8785 0388

Putney Leisure Centre, Popmobility, 020 8785 0388

Red Dot Drama, Wimbledon 7-15Yrs, 020 8542 5700

Richmond Academy of Dance, 2yrs+, 020 8892 9911

Richmond Ballet School, 020 8991 1318

StageCoach Theatre Arts School, New Malden 4-16yrs 020 8540 7791

Stagecoach Theatre Arts, 4-18yrs, Kew, 020 8699 2273

Stagecoach Theatre Arts, 4-18yrs, Richmond, 020 8948 9288

Stagecoach Theatre Arts, 4-18yrs, Twickenham, 020 8224 6905

Stagecoach, 4-18yrs Kingston, 020 8873 7140

Stagecoach, 4-18yrs Surbiton, 01932 254333

Star Club, Twickenham, 020 8831 6000

Starlight Academy of dance and Performing Arts, Surbiton 01784 470728

Step on Stage performing Arts, 3-16Yrs, 020 8892 3733

Suzanna Raymond School of Dance, Teddington Ballet,jazz,tap, 0208 977 6416www.suzannaraymondschoolofdance.co.uk

The Ash School of Theatre Arts, Twickenham, 020 8979 7038

The Open Stage Drama School, Drama for children aged 6-18Yrs 0845 0504509

Theatrebugs, all ages, Kingston, Surbiton, Ham, Richmond, 020 7350 2995

Theatrecraft, 6-18yrs, Ryanes Park, 01932 251701

TheatreTrain, Richmond 01234 317676

Theatretrain, Wimbledon 6-18yrs 01372 462350

The Village School of Dance, 07795 380528

Whitton Sports Centre, 020 8898 7795

Wimbledon Leisure Centre Streetbeat, 020 8542 1330.

Wimbledon Village School of Ballet, 020 8944 7370

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, Baby Ballet, 3-5yrs, 020 8296 9747

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, salsa, 020 8296 9747

YMCA Surbiton, Baby ballet 3-5yrs, 020 8390 0148

YMCA Wimbledon Broadway, Junior Jazz Dance, &yrs + 020 8542 9055

YMCA Wimbledon, Disco, Rock’n’Roll, & Latin 4-15yrs 020 8542 9055

YMCA Wimbledon, Nifty Feet 2-16yrs, 020 8542 9055

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Leisure & Sport ServicesChildren’s Playgrounds in Kingston 020 8547 5500

Kingston Council, Leisure and Sport Services, 020 8547 5209

Kingston sports and recreation in Kingston, 020 8547 5208

Merton Council, Leisure Services 020 8545 3667

Richmond council, Leisure Services 020 8831 6133

Sports CentresAlexandra Rec, Surbiton 020 8547 5507

Cannons Health and Fitness, Surbiton, 020 8335 2900

David Lloyd Centre The Rotunda, Kingston, 020 8974 7440

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

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

Kingfi sher Leisure Centre, Kingston, 020 8546 1042

Malden Centre, with swimming pool, 020 8336 7770

Pools on the Park, Richmond020 8940 0561

Roehampton Recreation Centre 020 8785 0535

Teddington Pool and Fitness Centre, 020 8977 9911

Teddington Sports Centre 020 8977 0598

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

Tolworth Recreation Centre 020 8391 7910

Whitton Sports Centre,020 8898 7795

Wimbledon Leisure Centre020 8542 1330.

Youth ClubsBoy’s Brigades and Girls Brigades - Anchors and Explorers (school years Reception-year 3) and Juniors (school years 4-6) Friday evening from 5.30pm - 7pm, Company, Seniors and Brigaders (school years 7-13) 7pm - 9.30pm on Friday. Kingston United Reformed Church, 07960330556

Friday People.Com 8-12yrs 07932 724120

Gujarati Balmandir, Saturday Club, 020 8224 6153

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

Satifyd, Queens Road Church Wimbledon, 020 8947 1859

South Wimbledon Youth Centre 020 8542 7537

Velocity, Queens Road Church Wimbledon, 020 8947 1859

Westside Youth Club, Wimbledon, 020 8780 4071

ArcheryChessington Bowmen 020 8397 2603

Royal Richmond Archery Club 020 8870 5405

Sportscoach, Wimbledon, 6-16yrs, 01932 875138

Arts and CraftsArtabugs and W4ART, 2-teens, Chiswick, 0208 995 7672

Art Angels, 2 1/2-7yrs St Margarets, 020 8891 4064

Booktree, Craft classes and workshops for 8+, Wimbledon 020 8742 3936

Busy Bees, 01372 730548

Busy Lizzy Crafts, creative workshops all ages, New Malden, 020 8942 6561

Crafty Café Paint your own pottery, Surbiton, 020 8390 1999

Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 020 8977 7558

Little Brushes, Battersea, Putney, Earlsfi eld 1yr+, 07812 501395

Maggie & Rose, 020 7581 9344

Mosaic Art Direct, 020 8977 4526

North Surrey Mucky Pups - 07766 199993/5

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

Paintbox, Holiday Art & Craft Workshops, Wimbledon,07939 042018

Pottery Café Twickenham 020 8744 3000


Richmond Community College,020 8891 5907

Star Club, Twickenham,020 8831 6000

The Ceramics Cafe, Kew, paint your own designs 020 8332 6661

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, Messy Pups, 020 8296 9747

YMCA Wimbledon Tots Cookery 020 8542 9055

YMCA Wimbledon, 5-10yrs Mini Piccasos, 020 8542 9055

YMCA Wimbledon, Sticky fi ngers for under 5’s, 020 8542 9055

Young Artist, Wimbledon 4Yrs + 020 8968 0855

AthleticsFuture Pro, Athletics Courses, 3-12yrs Merton, 01372 365025

Future Pro, Basketball Courses, 3-12yrs Merton, 01372 365025

Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton, 01932 256264


BadmintonSportscoach, Wimbledon, 6-16yrs, 01932 875138

Wimbledon Leisure Centre 020 8542 1330

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





Wimbledon Leisure Centre. 020 8542 1330.

YMCA Wimbledon, 8yrs + 020 8542 9055

Beavers Cubs and Scouts8th Wimbledon Beavers, Cubs & Scouts, 020 8542 0461

Beavers, Richmond District 020 8979 9113

Cubs, Richmond District 020 8894 7369

BikesAlbany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre, off road biking, 020 8549 3066

Cycle Routes in Richmond 020 8891 7318

Kingston Council, Cycle Training Courses 020 8547 5992

ComputersWhizzkidz, Ham and Kingston 020 8893 4250

CricketFuture Pro, Cricket Courses, 3-12yrs Merton, 01372 365025

Old Rutlishians Club, Merton Park, 020 8542 3678



Tiffi n Sports Centre,0208 541 3972

FencingKings College and Wimbledon High Fencing Club, 020 8542 5431

Mini Musketeers, 6-10yrs Surbiton, Twickenham,0795 0011581

Putney Leisure Centre,020 8785 0388

Sportscoach, 6-16yrs, Hampton, 01932 256264


Whitton Sports Centre,020 8898 7795

Fitness & ExerciseBody in Shape, Fitness classes for women with creche, 020 8873 7441

Bu’Sen Martial Arts and Fitness Centre, 020 8892 3338


EarthLife, Lotte Berk for teen years, Kew, 020 8940 0888

Get in Shape, Beginners Classes, 020 8941 3983


Lavender Therapies, Pregnancy Yoga, Hampton, 020 8941 6447

Pools on the Park, Richmond 020 8940 0561





Teens in Shape, 020 8941 3983


Walk in Shape, Buggy Workouts for mums/carers, 020 8941 3983

Wimbledon Leisure Centre,020 8542 1330

A-Z Sports & Leisure

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YMCA Wimbledon,020 8542 9055

YMCA Wimbledon, YogaBugs 2-11yrs 020 8542 9055

FootballDickerage Adventure Playground, New Malden, 020 8942 1707

Footie Tots, 2-5yrs, Several Areas, 020 8287 3269

Future Pro, Football Coaching Courses, 3-12yrs Merton 01372 365025

Goals Soccer Centre, Wimbledon, 0208 949 1122

Hampton and Richmond Borough Football Club, 020 8941 2838


Kiddikicks, under 5’s football skills, Wimbledon, 020 8948 8805

KidsWorks, Teddington 3-10yrs 020 8755 1583

Little Kickers Ltd, for ages 2-4 yrs, all areas, 01235 833 854




SocaTots, Call for venues, Toddler-5Yrs, 020 8392 1221



Tiffi n Sports Centre,0208 541 3972

Tots Footie, Hampton,020 8287 3269

Whitton Sports Centre 4-11yrs 020 8898 7795

Wimbledon Leisure Centre, 020 8542 1330.

Wimbledon Little League Football 020 8542 8772


HockeyFuture Pro, Hockey Courses, 3-12yrs Merton, 01372 365025

Hockey, 020 8879 4837



HorseridingBarnfi eld Riding School, Kingston 020 8546 3616

Kingston Riding centre,020 8546 6361

Ridgeway Stables, Wimbledon 020 8946 7400

Wimbledon Village Stables 020 8946 8579

Laser GamesLaser Quest, Kingston, 020 8974 8484

Martial ArtsBu’Sen , Karate & Judo, Twickenham, 020 8892 3338

Cap Eira Brazilian Martial Art Classes, Wimbledon 07050 073737

Dragons Judo Club, Surbiton 01932 227655

EarthLife, Karate, Kew020 8940 0888

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

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

Freestyle Karate Centre, Surbiton 020 8758 2882

GKR Karate, All Areas 07659 591718


karate & Judo @ whitehouse Community Centre, Hampton 020 8979 1884

Kickboxing For Kids, Tolworth, Ewell, 020 8786 8095

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

Kyokushinkai Karate, Wimbledon, 020 8946 0673

Lil’ Dragons, 0800 849 6334

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

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

Pools on the Park, Richmond020 8940 0561

Qigong, Wimbledon Village 07970 007234

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


A-Z Sport & Leisure

Gymnastics and TrampolineAvondale Gym Club, Tumble Gym for under 5’s, Surbiton 020 8399 3386

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


Pools on the Park, Richmond , 020 8940 0561

The Little Gym, Hampton Hill, 020 8977 0099

Tolworth Gymnastics Club, 01372 729606

Tolworth Recreation Centre, sport and play schemes 020 8391 7910

TJ’s Children’s Gym Club, Wimbledon, 02083973111


Sport / SwimmingSpillard Karate Club 07951 252349



The Yamabushi Judo Club, Kingston 8337 2234

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

Whitton Sports Centre020 8898 7795

Wimbledon YMCA Judo 07956 121752

Wing Chun Chinese Kung Fu, Tolworth 020 8653 8188

Wing Chun Chinese Kung Fu, Wimbledon, 020 8653 8188

Yamabushi Judo, Kingston Vale 07768 893 685

YMCA Hawker Centre, Kingston, Karate, 020 8296 9747

YMCA Surbiton, Karate020 8390 0148

YMCA Surbiton, Khai-Bo 020 8390 0148

YMCA Wimbledon, 8yrs + Judo 020 8542 9055

Motor Vehicles

Surbiton Raceway, GoKarting, tuition for 6 yrs+020 8337 5550

Music Groups

Battersea Young Strings pre-Grade 1 to Grade 8 standard 020 8653 6509

Continuo, Music School, SW19 020 8542 8586


Get Jiggy With It-music groups for 2-6yrs fun & percussion 07966 215874

Guitar Academy, Kingston and Hampton, 07904 377167

Malden Young Strings020 8330 7876

Merton Park Music Centre 020 8540 6030

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

Musical Bumps, Kingston & Richmond, 07764 684 334

Piccolos, music classes, Wimbledon Park, 020 8286 8053

Richmond Music Trust 020 8538 3866

Step on Stage performing Arts, Piano, Flute and Music theory 020 8892 3733

Netball

Sportscoach, 6-16yrs Hampton,01932 256264


Rainbows Brownies Guides and Rangers

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, Richmond Borough 020 8891 7537

Skateboarding

Kings Field Skatepark, Church Grove, 10am-8pm

Rugby & Mini Rugby

Future Pro, Tag Rugby Courses, 3-12yrs Merton, 01372 365025

London Welsh Rugby Football Club, mini rugby, Old Deer Park 020 8940 2368


Richmond FC, Mini-rugby, Richmond Athletic Ground, 020 8332 7112

Rugby at Blagdon’s, New Malden 6yrs+, 020 8337 8778



Wimbledon Rugby Club 07780 888206

Squash

Christophers Squash and Fitness Club, Wimbledon 020 8946 4636



Table Tennis

Wimbledon Leisure Centre,020 8542 1330

Tennis

AD Tennis, 01932 588016

Amida, The Racquet and fi tness Spa, 0845 230 9111

Coombe Wood Lawn Tennis Club, Kingston, 07949 169882

David Lloyd Centre, Raynes Park, 020 8543 8020

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


Pools on the Park, Richmond

020 8940 0561



Summer Tennis Camp, 8yrs+, Surbiton 07958 200115

Tennis England, Kingston, Hampton, Teddington 3yrs + 0800 0430707


Wimbledon Leisure Centre020 8542 1330


Trampolining

Avondale Gym Club, Tumble

Gym for under 5’s, Surbiton

020 8399 3386

Kingston Trampoline Academy

07719 521627

Roehampton Recreation Centre

020 8785 0535

Tiffi n Sports Centre,

0208 541 3972

Tolworth Recreation Centre

Creche, 020 8391 7910

Uniformed Groups

Girls brigade, Merton Park

020 8644 5454

Volleyball

Sportscoach, 6-16yrs

Hampton, 01932 256264

Sportscoach, Wimbledon,

6-16yrs, 01932 875138

Yoga

Appleyoga, Baby Yoga,

Wimbledon, 020 8788 8892

Yoga for children, 4-10, New Malden, 0208 395 9453

yogakids, Twickenham, All ages

020 8977 3729

EarthLife, Yoga 3years +, Kew

020 8940 0888

Watersports

Albany Park Canoe and Sailing

Centre, Kingston, canoeing

020 8549 3066

Albany Park Canoe and Sailing

Centre, Kingston, kayaking

020 8549 3066

Kingston Rowing Club

020 8547 7373

Thames Young Mariners, different

watersports, Ham Fields,

020 8940 5550

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DO YOU KNOW AN ACTIVITY THAT WOULD INTEREST

FAMILIES? Please email [email protected].


COME ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN, AT THE LITTLE GYMThe Little Gym runs weekly, curriculum-based, gymnastics

classes for children from 4 months to 12 years of age. Located in Hampton

Hill which is 2 minutes from Teddington, the gym provides a safe, colourful

haven where children can gain confi dence in a non-competitive environment,

with close guidance and encouragement from highly trained and friendly

instructors. Our tailored classes help children get the most from every

stage of their development; they promote co-ordination, balance, rhythm

and fl exibility, as well as an opportunity to let off steam, make new friends

and have lots of FUN!

Our classes allow each child to grow their skills at their own pace. They

combine gymnastics, music and games and provide a personalised learning

experience that evolves week-by-week. Throughout the programme,

parents are kept abreast of their child’s individual progress. Whilst grown-

ups accompany the under 3’s, parents of older children can spectate from

a comfortable viewing lobby.

We offer a free introductory class, so that parents have an opportunity to

see the delight in their child, as they achieve there fi rst Monkey Jump or

Forward role. Classes are held throughout the day, all year round; from

Monday to Saturday. Under 3’s classes run for 45 minutes and preschool

and primary classes for one hour. The Little Gym also provides children’s

parties and fully OFSTED approved holiday camps.

Kids love our parties. So do parents, who have sole use of our facilities. Our friendly team lead your fully supervised party which is full of music, movement and games. We handle everything from invitations to clean up, so everybody can enjoy the fun.

Big Birthday Bash (1-10 years)

For more information, please contact one of our friendly team at The Little Gym, Hampton Hill on telephone 0208 977 0099 or

email [email protected] - or visit www.thelittlegym.co.uk

Swimming Aquatots, Surbiton, Wimbledon,

020 8688 6488


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

Esporta, Kingston, all ages, 020 8481 6000

Hampton Heated Open air Pool, 020 8255 1116

Kingfi sher Leisure Centre, Kingston, 020 8546 1042

Little Dippers, baby water safety classes, Wimbledon, 0870 7580302

Pools on the Park, Richmond, 020 8940 0561


Supershark Swim Schools, 4yrs+, 020 8546 3864

Teddington Pool and Fitness Centre, 020 8977 9911

The Malden Centre, 020 8336 7770



To advertise please call Justine

on 01883 330890 or email [email protected]

Kingston Richmond and Wimbledon Family Grapevine March 2010

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