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Thursday 1st April 2010
• Help your Child with Maths
9.30-11.30am, Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury
9.30-11.30am, Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury
A FREE 10 week course starting in April and run by Filton College but held in Thornbury Library on Thursday mornings.
The course helps you understand the maths your children learn in primary school and also helps your own maths skills.
To book a place telephone Susan on 0117 9092337 or contact the library.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...
Saturday 10th April 2010
• Dads' Story-time
2.15pm, Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury
2.15pm, Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury
We have started a monthly Saturday afternoon pre-school story-time starting that gives Dads a chance to bring their pre-school children to the library for a story.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...
Wednesday 14th April 2010
• New Exercise Classes With Natasha Leschinski - Open Day April 14th – All sessions free
9.15am Body Vive, 10.20am Yoga-lattes, 11.10am Pre and Post Natal, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury
BodyVive uses Vive ™ balls and Vive ™ tubes and starts with a simple aerobic warmup and progresses through 4 aerobics tracks to complete the Heart Fitness section. Then comes the functional strength componant to tone your upper and lower body, ending with core and restore to strengthen and lengthen.
Starting with a Tai Chi inspired warm up and moving through traditional yoga poses, participants are then guided through a range of toning Pilates movements to finish with a stretch and meditiation.
Warming up with a low level aerobics routine we’ll continue through a cardio section, use toning exercises, add in gluteal firing, balance, core stability and round up with a stretch and relax. All in 45 mins! My aim is for you to finish the class feeling great and like you’ve made a difference.
9.15am Body Vive, 10.20am Yoga-lattes, 11.10am Pre and Post Natal, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury
For your first class free visit the website below or call 07810 068722.
BodyVive
Who is it for?
BodyVive is for everyone, any age, any fitness level who enjoys a gentler level of aerobic and toning exercises with options of a harder or easier workout. BodyVive choreographes fun routines to great music to create a fabulous atmosphere for all to enjoy while improving cardios fitness, strength and flexibility.
What will BodyVive do for me?
- Make you feel fitter by increasing heart and lung fitness
- Make you feel stronger by increasing muscular strength and endurance
- Reduce the risk of bone and joint degeneration
- Meet with friends and have workout together
BodyVive uses Vive ™ balls and Vive ™ tubes and starts with a simple aerobic warmup and progresses through 4 aerobics tracks to complete the Heart Fitness section. Then comes the functional strength componant to tone your upper and lower body, ending with core and restore to strengthen and lengthen.
Yoga-lattes
Who is it for?
Yoga-lattes is a perfect partner to more vigorous programmes allowing the muscles to lengthen and relax. It gives you the opportunity to unwind whilst strengthening your whole body and is also ideal as a gentle introduction to group exercise.
What will Yoga-lattes do for me?
- Make you feel stretched by increasing flexibilty & range of motion
- Make you feel relaxed by using great music and smooth transitions
- Increase Core strength
- Improve posture and alignment
Starting with a Tai Chi inspired warm up and moving through traditional yoga poses, participants are then guided through a range of toning Pilates movements to finish with a stretch and meditiation.
Pre & Post Natal class
Who is it for?
This is a class dedicated to mums both pre and post birth of their little ones. Mums are invited to bring babies to the session and can feel fully supported in seeing to them whenever they need their mum!
What will it do for me?
- Make you feel great
- Help restore pre-pregnancy fitness & posture
- Give you some ‘Mum’ time and somewhere to meet up with your Mum friends!
- Weightloss through calories usage and training in fat burning zone
Warming up with a low level aerobics routine we’ll continue through a cardio section, use toning exercises, add in gluteal firing, balance, core stability and round up with a stretch and relax. All in 45 mins! My aim is for you to finish the class feeling great and like you’ve made a difference.
Please note: Mothers are welcome to breastfeed at any time.
www.armstrongfitness.co.uk
Alveston Parent and Toddler Group
Mondays and Thursdays 9.15-11.15am during term time in the Alveston Methodist Church Hall, Greenhill, Alveston.
For parents/carers with babies or children under 5. Cost £1.50 per family to cover tea, coffee, juice and biscuits.
For more information please contact Trish Sutton on 01454 411688.
For parents/carers with babies or children under 5. Cost £1.50 per family to cover tea, coffee, juice and biscuits.
For more information please contact Trish Sutton on 01454 411688.
Bumps and Babies
Do you have a Bump, Baby, Toddler or more? If you would like to get out and chat and drink tea/coffee while the little ones play, please come along to: Thornbury Baptist Church, Gillingstool, Thornbury. 10-11.30am, every Friday. Cost £1. Profits made go to NCT. For further info please contact Rachel Beattie on 01454 856828.
Debutots Early Years Drama
Calling all drama kings and queens...
Debutots is a unique blend of interactive storytelling and dramatic play for 6 months to 7 years where imaginations soar, communication skills grow and creativity and confidence gently blossom.
For more information and to book your space contact Lucy Smith on 01454 612063 or click below.
www.debutots.co.ukDebutots is a unique blend of interactive storytelling and dramatic play for 6 months to 7 years where imaginations soar, communication skills grow and creativity and confidence gently blossom.
For more information and to book your space contact Lucy Smith on 01454 612063 or click below.
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Fitness Classes with Natasha Leschinski
Join our new fitness classes at Thornbury's Armstrong Hall every Wednesday with:
www.armstrongfitness.co.uk- 9.15am BodyVive (Aerobics & Conditioning)
- 10.20am Yoga-lattes (Yoga & Pilates)
- 11.00am Pre & Post Natal (Exercises suitable for pregnant & new mums)
Jo Jingles
Jo Jingles, the UK's Leading Music & Movement Group for pre-school children meets on Wednesday mornings during term time at The Chantry. For ages 6 months - 5 years.
We run birthday parties for children aged 1 to 5 years. The party lasts for one hour and is similar to a typical Jo Jingles session but can be tailored to include musical games and your child's favourite songs and instruments. If your venue is big enough, we will provide the parachute and bubble machine.
For more details, email or call Pamela on 01454 610553.
www.jojingles.com/bristolWe run birthday parties for children aged 1 to 5 years. The party lasts for one hour and is similar to a typical Jo Jingles session but can be tailored to include musical games and your child's favourite songs and instruments. If your venue is big enough, we will provide the parachute and bubble machine.
For more details, email or call Pamela on 01454 610553.
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Make a Splash with Puddle Ducks!
Swimming lessons for babies and toddlers at The Sheiling School in Thornbury Park (next to Thornbury Castle). Puddle Ducks classes are packed full of fun with songs, actions and rhymes to help your child enjoy the water, be safe and learn to swim independently.
Classes are 30 minutes on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12noon, with new classes on Saturdays and Mondays. To find out more or book a place, please call Sarah on 0117 9717165 or click below.
www.puddleducks.comClasses are 30 minutes on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12noon, with new classes on Saturdays and Mondays. To find out more or book a place, please call Sarah on 0117 9717165 or click below.
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Mulberry Tree Parent and Toddler Group
Part of the Mulberry Tree Steiner Early Years Group.
We aim to provide children and their families with an unhurried approach to early childhood. Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds and locations - from Bristol, Dursley, Wotton, Chipping Sodbury and Thornbury.
www.mulberrytree.org.uk/Cromhall village hall; Jane Renton 01454 325418
Music with Mummy and Jolly Babies
Babies and Children all over the UK and beyond have been enjoying Music with Mummy since 1992. I have been running classes in the Thornbury area since 2000.
Both Music with Mummy and Jolly Babies have been designed specifically with the changing needs of the children in mind. The classes are small in size, and whilst you might recognise some nursery rhymes and folk songs, the vast majority of the songs have been written specifically for us... hooray! Lots of new stuff to sing!
With a mixture of action songs, percussion and good old fashioned singing, classes are a lively and happy place to be! We spend time developing the child's confidence and aim to make music part of everyday life. MOST OF ALL... WE HAVE FUN!
The classes I run are:- MUSIC WITH MUMMY for children aged approx 15 months - 3yrs and JOLLY BABIES aged 0 - approx 14 months. For more information please call me on 01454 413905 or email me below. I look forward to hearing from you.
www.musicwithmummy.co.ukBoth Music with Mummy and Jolly Babies have been designed specifically with the changing needs of the children in mind. The classes are small in size, and whilst you might recognise some nursery rhymes and folk songs, the vast majority of the songs have been written specifically for us... hooray! Lots of new stuff to sing!
With a mixture of action songs, percussion and good old fashioned singing, classes are a lively and happy place to be! We spend time developing the child's confidence and aim to make music part of everyday life. MOST OF ALL... WE HAVE FUN!
The classes I run are:- MUSIC WITH MUMMY for children aged approx 15 months - 3yrs and JOLLY BABIES aged 0 - approx 14 months. For more information please call me on 01454 413905 or email me below. I look forward to hearing from you.
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National Childbirth Trust
The Cotswold South branch of the NCT is run by local parents to offer support, information and friendship to expectant parents and those with babies and young children. We run antenatal courses, regular Bumps n Babies groups, Nearly New sales and various events, and provide breastfeeding support.
To book an antenatal course, please call 0844 243 7000. For more information about our branch, please click below.
www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/cotsw...To book an antenatal course, please call 0844 243 7000. For more information about our branch, please click below.
Natural Choice Nurseries
Our team of dedicated staff care for babies and toddlers from 3 months to school age, in a carefully converted former residential property with a large garden. We are a
Quality Assured nursery, committed to providing the highest standard of childcare possible. Using the new Early Years Foundation Stage, we plan fun yet educational activities for our children based on observations of their individual needs.
Our award winning home-cooked meals use fresh, organic and wholegrain ingredients. We were shortlisted to the top ten (top two for the South) for the National Day Nursery Association awards - voted for by our parents. We accept childcare vouchers and are registered for Nursery Education Grant for 3 to 5 year olds.
www.ncnltd.co.ukOur award winning home-cooked meals use fresh, organic and wholegrain ingredients. We were shortlisted to the top ten (top two for the South) for the National Day Nursery Association awards - voted for by our parents. We accept childcare vouchers and are registered for Nursery Education Grant for 3 to 5 year olds.
37 Davids Lane, Alveston, BS35 3LN
Tel: 01454 419419
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Oldbury 'Busy Bees' Playgroup
Pre-school sessions for 2-4 yr olds, operating during term time. Established in Oldbury on Severn for over 17 years.
We are a small, independent community-based pre-school offering all children a fun, safe session in which they can grow and learn. Our pre-school stimulates and cares for your children in a warm, friendly environment.
Our fully qualified and experienced staff help your child to grow into a positive, self reliant individual. All children are encouraged to blossom whilst ensuring they have a fun introduction to schooling as the cornerstone of their future education. Full OFSTED reports available.
2 year old session Tuesday and Thursday 9.15–11.15am
3-4 year old session Monday and Friday 9.15-11.45am
Plus option to stay for additional lunchtime session 11.45am–1pm. Pre-school vouchers accepted.
For further information contact Helen Poole on 01454 411 993.
We are a small, independent community-based pre-school offering all children a fun, safe session in which they can grow and learn. Our pre-school stimulates and cares for your children in a warm, friendly environment.
Our fully qualified and experienced staff help your child to grow into a positive, self reliant individual. All children are encouraged to blossom whilst ensuring they have a fun introduction to schooling as the cornerstone of their future education. Full OFSTED reports available.
2 year old session Tuesday and Thursday 9.15–11.15am
3-4 year old session Monday and Friday 9.15-11.45am
Plus option to stay for additional lunchtime session 11.45am–1pm. Pre-school vouchers accepted.
For further information contact Helen Poole on 01454 411 993.
St Mary's Parent and Toddler Group
Tuesdays 10-11.30am, St Mary's Church Hall, Thornbury.
For parents with children aged 0-5. £1.50 per family (1st session FREE).
KIDS: Toys, games, arts'n'crafts, snacks and squash
GROWN-UPS: Tea, coffee, biscuits and chat to other adults(!)
Enquiries: email Briony
Email: For parents with children aged 0-5. £1.50 per family (1st session FREE).
KIDS: Toys, games, arts'n'crafts, snacks and squash
GROWN-UPS: Tea, coffee, biscuits and chat to other adults(!)
Enquiries: email Briony
Sweet Peas - Breastfeeding Support
Information and suppport for breastfeeding mothers and babies.
Email: Thornbury Attachment Parenting Group
Would you like to be able to discuss things such as pregnancy and birth, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, babywearing, and attachment parenting in a non-judgemental, supportive environment?
We are parents who support each other in any of the above and want to have friends locally, both for the adults and the children. We welcome mums- and dads-to-be, as well as parents/caregivers of children of all ages.
To join, please send a blank e-mail to ThornburyAP-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk or, for more information, e-mail below.
Email: We are parents who support each other in any of the above and want to have friends locally, both for the adults and the children. We welcome mums- and dads-to-be, as well as parents/caregivers of children of all ages.
To join, please send a blank e-mail to ThornburyAP-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk or, for more information, e-mail below.
Thornbury Twins+ Club
Thornbury Twins+ Club is for any parents, relatives or carers of twins or more. We are a specialised toddler group who meet every Tuesday 2-4pm at Thornbury Baptist Church, even in the school holidays to offer help and support on raising twins or more.
If you are pregnant with twins please come along, buy unwanted nursery items from other mums, talk to mums who have been in the same situation and experienced the same anxieties, get advice, hints and tips etc.
Once you've had your children come along and stay in a very safe secure room with lots of toys for all ages, we have an area for babies and a drink and biscuit (for mums and babies) and there is always a willing hand to help. We can accommodate most double buggies without a problem.
We send out regular newsletters on events, nights out for mums and hold two Nearly New Sales a year.
We have a library of books and videos on pregnancy, birth and life after twins and are affiliated to TAMBA. Every month one of our health visitors comes to weigh and give advice on whatever you need.
Please contact either Clare on 01454 855774, or by email below or Ann-Marie on 01454 854059, email dagless@blueyonder.co.uk
Email: If you are pregnant with twins please come along, buy unwanted nursery items from other mums, talk to mums who have been in the same situation and experienced the same anxieties, get advice, hints and tips etc.
Once you've had your children come along and stay in a very safe secure room with lots of toys for all ages, we have an area for babies and a drink and biscuit (for mums and babies) and there is always a willing hand to help. We can accommodate most double buggies without a problem.
We send out regular newsletters on events, nights out for mums and hold two Nearly New Sales a year.
We have a library of books and videos on pregnancy, birth and life after twins and are affiliated to TAMBA. Every month one of our health visitors comes to weigh and give advice on whatever you need.
Please contact either Clare on 01454 855774, or by email below or Ann-Marie on 01454 854059, email dagless@blueyonder.co.uk
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