New Term - New Activity! 

Learn languages the easy way with BilinguaSing!

BilinguaSing UK is an award-winning, fast-growing provider of bilingual music classes for babies, pre-schoolers and primary school children. The classes use music as the main source of teaching the second language, and anyone can join in regardless of ability as the songs are in English too!

The founder, Berkshire resident and mum of two, Ellie Baker, commented 'At BilinguaSing, we are passionate about introducing babies and young children to a second, or even third language from birth, or as soon as possible after that. During our classes and school clubs, we harness the power of music and engaging props to make language learning super active and lots of fun. We sing well known nursery rhymes and popular children's songs in both English and also in French or Spanish. We're constantly amazed at how quickly and easily such young children (and their parents)! are soon singing along in a foreign language.'

Classes currently run across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire, Hampshire and Lancashire and are coming soon to Lincolnshire. For more information on BilinguaSing classes for babies, pre-school and primary school children or to book a free demonstration class for your nursery or pre-school email info@bilinguasing.com or click below.

 

  

New Term - New Activity! 

Learn singing, dance & drama with Theatretrain!   

Theatretrain Basingstoke runs weekly classes in the Performing Arts for ages 4 -18 years. Taught by professionals from the industry, students are split into specific age groups, and take classes in singing, dance and drama over 3 hours on a Saturday morning from 10-1pm.

Centre Director Jane says "This is a wonderful thriving centre with fantastic students and a great team of teachers. The most rewarding moments are when we see terribly shy or unconfident children blossom and grow in confidence and with the support of their peers."With opportunities to perform in local, regional or world famous West End Theatres, and agency representation for students who have attended for 6 months. Drama school brings out the best in students, builds confidence, and gives aspiring young performers opportunities of a lifetime via our stage school lessons.  

Mini Class for 4-5 years is a 90 minute session on a Friday, the perfect introduction for your little performers. Main School is on Saturdays for ages 6-18 years. Places are limited, but please do get in touch via the website and email icons below. Call 07901 557569 for more details or to book your FREE trial. 

 

 

HoopaDoo Stacking Toy & Book 

Join in with the Kickstarter Family Fun Day!

 

Designed by a mum over the last few years, HoopaDoo puts a new and innovative spin on the classic 'stacker-toy' offering greater longevity and more ways to learn and play for boys and girls. Perfect for building stories, HoopaDoo is ideal from age 6 months to 4 years and is made from baby safe materials. It features different textures, shapes and double-sided story book cards and can be used in the bath, at home, in sand, in nursery settings or on the go as it comes with integrated travel storage. This clever product from London-based company Mooshkie Moo will be available for pre-sale exclusively through a Kickstarter campaign launching on Sunday 27 September 2015.

 

To celebrate the launch of their Kickstarter campaign Mooshkie Moo will be hosting a Family Fun Day where you'll get to meet HoopaDoo. There'll be face painting, glitter tattoos, bubbles and a HoopaDoo adventure trail among some of the activities for preschoolers to enjoy on the day. There'll be DJ's and refreshments and food available at the bar and to top it off you'll be able to watch their campaign launch live!

 

This fun packed event is taking place on Sunday 27th September in Shoreditch, London and will be kicking off at 1pm. Admission and activities are free and it's anticipated each family will make a pledge to the Kickstarter campaign on the day to support the launch and get their fundraising campaign off to a great start. 

It's advised to book your free tickets in advance of the event. Click below to book!

 www.hoopadoo.eventbrite.co.uk

Brantano Calls for Children Nationwide to Walk to School for Charity

 

Brantano is calling for children and their parents in to pledge to walk to school more often in the new term, to help raise money for road safety charity, Brake.

Research by the shoe retailer has revealed that only a third of children and parents regularly walk to and from school every week and further research highlights that only a quarter of parents feel the route between their home and school is safe.  Brantano is aiming to encourage the school run to be made on foot rather than in the car in a bid to not only help reduce congestion and traffic dangers on the roads around schools but also to help promote a healthy lifestyle and safe walking in correctly fitted shoes. For every pledge Brantano receives it will donate 10p to Brake to help fund the lifesaving work it does in campaigning to prevent road deaths and injuries, and supporting people bereaved by traffic collisions.  

To take part simply head to a Brantano store to take advantage of the free expert fitting service and pick up a pledge card.  Then share a photo holding your pledge card on Brantano's Facebook or Twitter pages and Brantano will donate to Brake for every pledge photo shared.     

An exclusively designed range of Brake shoes for boys and girls is also available in store and along with Brantano's Back to School collection, there's something for every child to keep those growing feet in a safe pair of shoes. For every pair of Brake shoes purchased a donation will also be made to the charity. 

At Brantano choosing correctly fitted shoes is a straightforward process that does not need to be expensive and involves not only measuring the length, width and depth of both of the feet, but also trying the shoes on and watching how the child walks in the shoes. For more information visit www.brantano.co.uk

 

Kid's Afternoon Tea... What a treat!

 

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply want to treat the kids, why not try Dobbies delicious Kids' Afternoon Tea?

 

Your little ones can enjoy a scrumptious selection of tasty sandwiches, veggie dips, sweet treats and a drink. A great option for a children's birthday party with a di­fference!

 

With three layers of treats to enjoy, all presented on a traditional tea stand, your little prince of princess can feast for just £4.95 per child. Perfect for a kids' party or a little reward, check out the menu for full details.

Menu

Choice of Strawberry, Banana or Chocolate

Angel Delight - or try all 3!

Fresh Strawberries & Cream Eton Mess Cone

Sponge Cake Pop

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Shortbread Star

Chocolate Sponge Clock or Custard & Fresh

Fruit Tart

Fresh Grapes

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Carrot & Celery Crudités with Mayo Dip

Fresh Strawberries

Choice of Sandwich on

White or Brown Bread

Choose from: Nutella, Peanut Butter, Jam,

Cheddar, Ham or Egg Mayo

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Drink included with a choice of:

Fruit Juice, Milk or Baby Tea in a Teapot

 

Booking recommended. Subject to availability, www.dobbies.com

Cool School Lunch Ideas

Sistema Lunch Boxes & Water Bottles

Sistema's Slimline Quaddie lunch box has turned making packed lunches into a pleasure rather than a chore! It's clever design makes it easy to separate food in its four compartments. Drinks bottle included. Available from Amazon. 

Sistema Twist n Sip Water Bottles

The Sistema Twist n Sip Water Bottle includes a patented lid which prevents leaks and is the hygienic way to drink, as the lid can be opened without dirty fingers touching the spout. Available in a range of fabulous colours and 3 sizes: 330ml, 460ml and 620ml. Available from Ocado, click here for full details.

 

Suckies: Perfect for School Lunch Boxes

Suckies is a kids' range of resealable, portable pouches created by gourmet yoghurt brand The Collective (www.thecollectivedairy.com), which are designed to be enjoyed at home, in the lunchbox or on-the-go. Suckies are available in four delicious flavours: Sassy Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach & Apricot and Blueberry. They provide parents with the most convenient form of family snacking through a design that allows them to be resealed and saved for later and eaten spoon-free, for minimum mess.

Created for children over six months of age, Suckies are packed full of whole milk goodness and ten percent of each pouch (10g) is comprised of real fruit, providing little ones with a helping hand towards their five a day.
The range contains absolutely no nasties and is made using creamy live yoghurt. The line is free from GM ingredients, gluten, artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. They only include sugars found naturally in fruit and are suitable for vegetarians, with no pips and bits allowed! Suckies are designed to travel and be eaten on the move. The pouches can be frozen at home, keeping the rest of lunch cool and thawing out in time to be eaten. 

Playground Swap Fun with Playmobil Fi?ures Series 9

Fi?ures Series 9 will allow imaginations to get more creative than ever, with 24 new characters in mystery bags to collect and swap in the playground. Boys and girls will be able to assemble, take apart or mix and match body parts and accessories from all nine Fi?ures series to create thousands of all-new characters for extra fun at playtime.

For more information visit: 

www.smythstoys.com or www.playmobil.co.uk