Dorset

Our classes are relaxed and informal. Our aim is to teach children French and Spanish in a fun and stimulating way. Each week children learn through our structured and proven courses designed to stimulate their natural enthusiasm for language and communication.

We also offer summer day camps. Please log onto our website for full details of your nearest club and to have fun on our new activity area ‘BABELZONE’ where kids can play games in French, Spanish & English.

Email: info@lcfclubs.com

We offer a nationwide service, providing experienced and qualified nannies, carers and enablers for children and young adults who may have a range of special needs from a mild learning disability to profound and multiple disabilities and their siblings!

Our carers have a wide range of experience, including Makaton & British Sign language, Conductive Education, speech, occupational and physio therapy. We deal with live-in, daily, permanent and temporary positions. All nannies and carers are carefully vetted and personally interviewed. At least two references are verbally verified and an Enhanced Police Check is required (SNAP Childcare is a Registered Body with the Criminal Records Bureau).

Please log onto our website for full details.

Web: www.snapchildcare.co.uk

For a Party to remember!

Music Bugs – fun, friendly and interactive music classes for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Come and join us for singing, nursery rhymes, puppets, pom poms, teddies, bubbles and parachute games.

Recently voted as the UK's Best Music Class and one of Tesco Baby Clubs 'Top Ten Family Days Out'

As well as being lots of fun, our classes are educational and are great for:

• Boosting language skills
• Early numeracy skills
• Developing confidence
• Gross and fine motor control
• Learning to take turns and share
• Making new friends!

Come and join our friendly franchise network running your very own preschool music business and whistle while you work! This is an opportunity for warm, vibrant, child-centred people to run a business that can be fitted in around family commitments. Ideal for mums looking to return to work once the children are at school.

For more information on Music Bugs and our franchise opportunity, call Claire on 0844 578 1010 or visit our website.

Visit our Franchise Opportunities listing here

Experienced and qualified coaching staff are passionate about the game and aim to encourage children to learn the basics of football and reach their potential in structured and fun classes.

Soccer Schools run throughout the holiday periods at various venues throughout North Dorset and South Somerset. Visit our website for full details or contact us to book your child onto a course nearest to you.

Football Birthday Parties: We supply the equipment and the coaches for an hours' Football Fun anytime, anywhere at the venue of your choice. Cost £3.00 a head

Hon. Sec. Sandra Robinson 07970 219003

Find out how canals were built, where the amazing roses and castles painted boats and cans came from and just where that canal near you goes to. All this and lots more at Canal Junction.

MOVE combines therapy and education in a programme which helps children work towards goals that they really want to achieve, which can range from learning to hold their head up by themselves to learning the skills needed to play football with their friends using a pacer. MOVE is unique in that no child is too disabled to use it and works with the child’s parents, teachers and therapists to teach them skills which are then practised in everyday life, enabling parents to be involved in key decision making and instrumental in their child’s development.

Visit our website or call us on 020 7407 5344 to find out more information, speak to a specialist or a parent of a child already on the programme or to visit a school using MOVE.

Email: move@move-europe.org.uk

We also offer wheelchair skills training, advice and information and campaign to raise awareness of disabled young people's needs. Many of those we help become members of our Kidz Board, acting as our ambassadors and getting involved in projects and events.

Through this support Whizz-Kidz has given nearly 4,000 disabled children and young people the chance to enjoy an independent life at home, at school and at play.

Web: www.whizz-kidz.org.uk

Multi-Activity Camps
Our multi-activity camps allow children of all ages and abilities to try a range of new sports and activities from Indo Boarding to cooking. An ideal opportunity for children to increase their experiences and find a passion for something new.Aimed at children between 5-15 years old.

Adventure Camps
A residential camp allowing children a real taste of adventure away from home. Children stay at the activity centre spending their days doing high ropes, orienteering, archery, kayaking and other activities, while the evenings are spent working on team building challenges including night line and colony game.

Parties
Why not take the hassle out of birthday parties? We offer a range of activities to entertain your child and their friends on their special day whilst you can sit back and enjoy the day.

Compton Acres\' model railway - opened in November 2002 - will be of interest to visitors of all ages. Sited in a separate and dedicated building 1,200ft.of track has been laid with 15 trains - both steam and modern - running through a variety of landscapes.

Find the nearest tennis club to you by visiting the link below. Just type your post code in the Club Search box found in the right hand margin.

Agility		Language		Co-ordination
Listening		Social skills		Self-confidence
Balance		Self-esteem		Gross motor skills
Climbing		Fine motor skills

Gymbabes: Six months to walking
Tumble Tots: Walking to two years
Tumble Tots: Two to three years
Tumble Tots: Three Years to school age
Gymbobs: School age to seven years

To find your nearest exciting, activity packed centre and to book a class on-line, visit our website now.

Why do students and parents choose PQA?

• Professional Tuition in drama, singing and dancing
• Specialist Film & TV module
• Regular Masterclasses from top professionals
• Perform at a top West End theatre
• Cinema screenings of students’ own films
• Opportunities to perform every term
• PQA Film festival screened at the Empire Cinema Leicester Square
• Creative Stages – our unique awards scheme
• Trinity Guildhall exams for those who want them
• FREE T-Shirt, bag and folder
• Unique resources for staff to ensure quality of lessons
• FREE DVDs of film work sent home
• Classes run for 44 weeks of the year
• Pay in easy monthly direct debits

PQA. Be yourself. Be Amazing!

PQAcademy locations:

Amersham – Amersham College, Aylesbury – The Mandeville School, Belfast – Strathearn College, Bournemouth – Talbot Heath School, Bradley Stoke – Bradley Stoke Community School, Brentwood – Shenfield High School, Bridgnorth – Endowed School, Brighton – St Aubyns School, Bristol – Red Maids School, Cambridge – Parkside Federation, Chelmsford - Chelmer Valley High School, Cheltenham – Pate’s Grammar School, Croydon – Chelmer Valley High School, Eastleigh – Barton Peverill College, Guildford – St Catherine’s School, Hemel Hempstead – Bovingdon Primary School, Hertford - Regional College, Leicester - South Leicestershire College, Milton Keynes – Oakgrove School, Penn – Sir William Ramsay School, Rochester – Dance Junction, Southend - Belfairs High School, Southwick - Southwick Community Centre, Tonbridge - K College, Wickford – CLC Building, Woodford Green – Bancroft SchoolM

AND……… Mallorca – Agora School Portals, Portals Nous, 07181

A programme of physical and cognitive exercises is designed by the therapy team according to each child’s very specific needs. These exercises are taught to the child’s parents and carers who carry out the programme in the comfort and familiarity of the family home; through which 80% of children make measurable improvements and some achieve a degree of independence far beyond their families’ expectations.

1500 children have benefited from the Brainwave Programme since the Charity was established in 1982.

Email: enquiries@brainwave.org.uk

Mark’s portfolio will show you the variety of his work so please call him to arrange for a viewing.

Mobile: (07956) 590428
E-Mail: mark@markdyerphotos.com

Web: www.britishfencing.com/clubs_via_region.htm

Web: www.ukclimbing.com/databases/listings/clubs.html

All of our tutors tailor their teaching to the needs of the pupil and can employ a variety of teaching styles to cater for the needs of the individual. With tutors based around the country the agency can offer assistance in most subjects and ages throughout Britain and at very competitive prices.

The park offers a range of holiday accommodation for families including luxury pine lodges, caravans, apartments and first floor ensuite rooms available by the night. Along with modern facilities for tents and tourers.

On-site facilities include experienced child carers that run daytime and evening clubs for children during the main summer school holidays. Newlands offer a verity of workshops including Pottery, Circus skill and new for 2012 Balloon modelling. There are indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, an onsite shop selling all the essentials, fun indoor & outdoor activity play areas and entertainment throughout the year. We serve bar food in the lounge at lunch time and during the evening which offers a family friendly varied and interesting menu using locally sourced produce.

We are open for hire accommodation and touring from February half term until 30th November. See our website for full details.

With a full linen service, welcome packs on arrival and the attention to detail guaranteed by our comprehensive management service, Quay Holidays work harder to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Quay Holidays was set up in response to what we perceived to be a significant gap in the Poole and Dorset holiday lettings market, namely in the letting and management of top quality self-contained luxury holiday apartments. Whilst there are agents locally who offer a one-size-fits-all approach to letting traditional ‘bucket and spade’ holiday properties in Poole nobody, we felt, offered a comprehensive service geared to the expectations of more discerning clients seeking 4 and 5 * accommodation.

With a 10 year background in property management in London, we began managing our own self-catering holiday apartment in Dolphin Quays three years ago. Our success in attracting both new and repeat business came to the attention of other owners in the building, who asked whether we would be prepared to take over the running of their self catering holiday lettings as well!

We have a lettings team based at our shop premises in Poole Old Town, who ensure that prospective clients can speak to us at any time between 9.30am and 10.00pm, 7 days a week.

We very much hope you choose Poole as your next holiday destination, and we look forward to welcoming you into one of our properties. Please browse through our self catering properties and Dorset holiday lettings.

The perfect gift for parents, grandparents or god-parents, delivered framed and ready to hang.

We work in any medium and to any size. We prefer to meet a child and make some studies from life but can work solely from photographs where necessary.

E-Mail: unique.portraits@tesco.net

Visit onto their great website where you will find all the information about the oceanarium plus many interesting marine facts, competitions and stories. 

Web: www.oceanarium.co.uk

We provide a safe world for children with abundant opportunities for adventure and a curriculum that helps children discover their potential. Through play and language, a caring staff team, and friendships that begin in infancy, children who come to Bright Horizons centres build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Our early care and education centres are for children from 3 months to 5 years of age and located across the UK. Come and see how we put our philosophy into practice.

Email: talbotwoods@brighthorizons.com

Web: www.brighthorizons.co.uk

The Sandbanks Hotel
15 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset BH13 7PS

Tel: 01202 707377 (main hotel)
Tel: 0845 3371550 (Reservations)
Fax: 01202 708885
Email: enquiries@sandbankshotel.co.uk

The Sandbanks Hotel has 116 en-suite bedrooms, including a variety of family accommodation. Located right on the infamous blue flagged Sandbanks Beach, with its own Watersports Academy situated next door. There are both indoor and outdoor play areas. There is a choice of two restaurants, with children also having the option to dine in the Surf Shack children’s restaurant. Also available are relaxing lounges, bars, and the Oasis Spa and leisure club.

The Chine Hotel
Boscombe Spa Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH5 1AX

Tel: 01202 396234 (main hotel)
Tel: 0845 3371550 (Reservations)
Fax: 01202 391737
Email: enquiries@chinehotel.co.uk

The Chine Hotel comprises of 88 en-suite bedrooms, including different combinations of family accommodation. Set in three acres of matured gardens, with woodland path leading down to Boscombe promenade, pier and beach. There are both indoor and outdoor play areas, and pools with the indoor forming part of the Roman Spa Leisure Centre. There is a choice of two restaurants, bars and a relaxing lounge area overlooking the gardens.

Discover the many streets and shops fronts as you find yourself being gripped by the timeless quality of the models. It is hard to imagine the skills and dedication of the model makers who toiled away at their task over half a century ago.

Web: www.wimborne-modeltown.com

Web: www.bibic.org.uk

Kindermusik® is a high quality, award winning programme enhancing all aspects of child development including social, emotional, cognitive, physical, language and musical skills and is endorsed by childhood development experts. It also meets the government EYFS guidelines. Fun, small classes are taught by highly qualified licensed Kindermusik® Educators nurturing children's love of music. Recognising the parent is the most important child's teacher, quality home materials including CDs, instruments and books are provided to enable the Kindermusik® experience to continue at home.

Kindermusik® also provides a flexible, rewarding career for those who are musical and love children.

Classes are held throughout the UK and Ireland. For more details on classes and career opportunities see the Kindermusik® UK website.

Graston Copse Holiday Park is a short distance from the village and is set amongst mature trees adjacent to Graston Copse. It is surrounded by countryside with the local beach about 5 minutes away by car or a leisurely walk across the fields. Previously known as Coastal Holiday Park, Graston Copse Holiday Park has been popular for many years as a very quiet and peaceful environment with the village and coastal amenities a short distance away.

Both our Caravan Owners and visitors are always first to say what an exceptional park this is for wildlife and that countryside feeling. Graston Copse, named after the Copse that surrounds it, has its own wildlife walk along the river bank of the river Bride. Graston Copse Holiday Park has been awarded David Bellamy Gold Status for wildlife conservation since 2006.

Graston Copse Holiday Park is divided into 2 areas: Graston Copse which is home to privately owned Caravan Holiday Homes; and Riverside, which from its name is a meadow along the river Bride, for Touring and Camping holidays.

Childcare
Our crèche (the Den) is open all year round and is free of charge to residents. This is not the only area where children can play - we also have an outdoor play area with a sandpit, climbing frame, slide and swings.High tea is served in the Children's Tea Room from 5.00 p.m. and is a two course buffet which changes on a daily basis. There are delicious healthy options always available.

Price
From £165 per night Inclusive of DBB for two adults. (10% reduction for single parents)

Accommodation
Most rooms are great for families – our Deluxe and Luxury doubles are fantastic spaces with the children in the same room, whilst we also have interconnecting rooms, large suites and huge Coach Houses for families who require a little more space.

Facilities
Indoor swimming pools, badminton, tennis, a Verandah building has a large indoor play area with giant board games and trampolines!

Location
Overlooks Chesil beach, the heart of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. 

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We provide a safe world for children with abundant opportunities for adventure and a curriculum that helps children discover their potential. Through play and language, a caring staff team, and friendships that begin in infancy, children who come to Bright Horizons centres build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Our early care and education centres are for children from 3 months to 5 years of age and located across the UK. Come and see how we put our philosophy into practice.

Email: littlerascals@brighthorizons.com

Bert also does walkabout with balloons, juggling and impromptu short shows as well as meet and greet on his tiny vintage bicycle.

Circus skills workshops can also be provided. Suitable for all occasions.

Clown Bert is an equity member, is CRB checked and has full public liability insurance.

Visit our website for full details.

Web: www.keepmilitarymuseum.org

Ron and Julie, the principals, encourage students to take part in festivals, shows and competitions all over the country, which adds to their performing experience. Many students have had film and modelling contracts and have performed at the London Palladium.

With more than 50 years experience pioneering children’s adventure and activity holidays, our mission has always been to provide children with a unique mix of ‘adventure, freedom and friendship’, delivered in a safe and caring environment. To experience a true PGL holiday, we believe our 4 or 7 night breaks are the best! However, for a limited time only we are offering new customers, the chance to experience a ‘taste’ of what a PGL holiday can offer before booking a longer holiday – with our 1 and 2 night Introductory Adventures!

• Amazing value ‘taster’ holidays from only £99!*
• Created exclusively for first-time PGL kids to try out the unique ‘PGL’ experience
• Includes all activities, equipment, instruction, food and accommodation.
• Holiday price refunded if you book again*
• Limited places at centres across the country – grab yours now!

Please be aware that places are limited and that previous introductory holidays have sold out very quickly! For more information or to hold your child’s place for free, for up to 24 hours, please call 0844 371 2424 and speak to one of our friendly Holiday Consultants.

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