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• Cash Back Incentive Scheme for Gloucestershire residents – ‘Spend your first £50 or more on real nappies and get £30 back’
• Regular nappy talks around the county, see here for dates - http://www.recycleforgloucestershire.com/reduce/real_nappies/nappytalks2.html
• Real Nappy Loan Kits - trial kits to borrow for one month
• Phone helpline – support for parents needing advice on choosing, washing, washing etc

We have hundreds of stylish country properties run by friendly families in superb rural settings. Choice of accommodation includes B&B and self-catering in cottages, converted farm buildings, log cabins or caravans as well as a selection of touring camp/caravanning sites. Whichever you choose, comfort is guaranteed, as is a warm, truly genuine welcome.

Every property has been inspected and quality assessed under National Tourist Boards’ grading schemes and /or those operated by the AA.

Visit the Farm Stay UK website to plan the perfect holiday or short break where your whole family can enjoy fresh air, fine views, real home cooking and that special sense of well-being that only a stay in the country can bring.

Our online guide will help you select a club that is right for you. We also offer information about a specific martial art on our Martial Arts Information Page.

Focusing solely on these two world-class institutions, we specialise in helping students gain an edge over the competition, seriously improving their chances of success.

All our work is based on one simple principle - the analysis of success. We interview, in depth, hundreds of undergraduates to discover what lay behind their success, this together with the expertise of ex-admissions tutors, experienced professionals and our own consultants gives us a winning formula.We offer help at every stage of the admissions process. Contact the above number or log on to our web site for more information.

Web: www.OxbridgeApplications.com

We have carefully planned and researched all our self-led routes to ensure that you and your whole family have the best experience. Your itinerary will include clear and comprehensive local knowledge of beautiful views and scenery, the best local attractions and historical sites, pleasant lunch stops and, of course, friendly comfortable accommodation.

Our cycling tours mix place to place rides, with your luggage transferred between hotels, and circular routes that let you explore all the best parts of the area. Bike hire is available if required.

Contact Compass today and find that special holiday that goes far beyond the area, facilities and quality of service...

Email: steve@compass-holidays.com

Dyslexia Action provides a national network of 27 main centres and some 150 linked learning centers, offering individual assessments by Chartered Psychologists and qualified Teacher Assessors and screening for schools, colleges and other organisations. Tuition is provided in literacy, mathematics and study skills using our own highly successful teaching methods and materials. Dyslexia Action carries out over 7,000 assessments each year and currently provides specialist tuition for over 3,000 children in its Centres, outposts and school units. The effectiveness of Dyslexia Action teaching methods and materials has been warmly praised by thousands of grateful children and their parents.

Please log onto our website for your local centre.

Head Office: Park House, Wick Road, Egham, Surrey
Fax: (01784) 222333
Email: info@dyslexia-inst.org

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

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

Michael Vaughan Cricket provides a great introduction to playing cricket for beginners and develops the cricket skills and techniques of children with a basic cricketing skill level. We welcome boys and girls aged 5-10 years of all abilities to our cricket camps and guarantee that not only will kids have a fun-filled week of cricket coaching and make new friends, they’ll pick up a few batting, bowling and fielding skills along the way.

We have an exemplary health and safety record, we’re Ofsted and CSSIW registered and we accept all childcare vouchers. Michael Vaughan Cricket runs from 9.30am until 12.30pm, taking place over a full week and if you’re new to Michael Vaughan Cricket you can get 10% off your first booking.

They have sourced the best and brightest products from some of the top brand names in Europe including Molo, No Added Sugar, Me Too, Toby Tiger, Phister & Philina, Louie Louis, Starchild, Jellycat, and many more.

Always something a little different from the norm, they have a large range of the cutest playsuits, soft leather baby shoes, children's tops, gorgeous colourful toys, organic clothing, adorable baby hats, beautiful fancy dress for both boys and girls, great baby essentials such as feeding and bathtime products and lots of gift ideas.

There really is something for everyone.

The state apartments contain magnificent collections of furniture, tapestries and rare paintings by both English and Dutch masters. In the Great Hall the barons of the west country met in 1215 before going to Runnymede to force King John to put his seal to Magna Carta.

Home to the Berkeley family since it was built the castle is surrounded by terraced Elizabethan gardens and sweeping lawns.

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.

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.

Enjoy a family break at Disneyland Paris in one of the 7 themed Disney Hotels and meet all your favourite Disney characters! Benefit from the latest Disney offers including FREE nights and FREE kids!

Our camping holidays in luxury mobile homes & tents offer facilities that compare with any modern hotel, and a level of comfort you will find hard to beat but without the expense!

Choose from thousands of self-catering holiday cottages across the UK, Ireland and France, a fantastic selection of ski apartments in the French Alps and a huge choice of hotels across Europe, perfect for a short break or stopover.

Book accommodation only, or save even more money when you package with one of our great-value ferry, Eurotunnel, or Eurostar crossings.

Go Ape is a tree top adventure based in the heart of the Forest of Dean, nr Lydney. We take one lush, green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery; blend with a smattering of tree-top high wires, tricky crossings and wind-in-your-face zip wires; finished off with a liberal dose of people in search of their inner Tarzan. The result is spectacular. The Go Ape experience gets the adrenalin pumping, gets people out of their comfort zones and above all (no pun intended), it’s just great fun. We hope to see you swinging through the trees soon!

Min Age: 10 years. Min height: 1.40m/4ft 7. Max weight 130kg/20.5 stones
Baboons (under 18s) must be supervised by a participating adult. Booking essential.

Opening Times
Take a look and book at www.goape.co.uk

Prices
Gorillas (18 yrs+) £30.00
Baboons (10-17 yrs) £20.00

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

The National Cycle Network is 5000 miles of safe, signed, attractive cycle routes, open and mapped in June 2000. It is made up of traffic-free sections and traffic-calmed road and minor roads, running right through urban centres and reaching all parts of the UK.

Sustrans is the charity co-ordinating the project and will continue to work with local authorities to expand the Network to a target of 10,000 miles by 2005.

For more information on the National Cycle Network and Sustrans and a copy of their free catalogue of maps, information sheets and technical publications please call the number above or visit their website.

E-Mail: info@nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk

At International Soccer Schools, kids get to develop their football skills and techniques just like their football heroes during sessions like Shooting the Torres way, Gerrard’s passing and teamwork and Ronaldo’s skills and control, giving them ‘world class’ football skills Beckham would be proud of. We welcome children aged 5-10 years of all abilities to our football camps and guarantee that not only will kids have a fun-filled week of football coaching and make new friends, they’ll pick up a few fantastic football skills along the way.

We have an exemplary health and safety record, we’re Ofsted and CSSIW registered and we accept all childcare vouchers. International Soccer Schools runs from 9.30am until 12.30pm, taking place over a full week and if you’re new to International Soccer Schools you can get 10% off your first booking.

We are not resourced to provide advice or support directly to families with disabled children or children with SEN. We signpost families on to relevant organisations. Visit our website for information on national policy that impacts upon disabled children and children with special educational needs (SEN) and their families as well as details of organisations that provide advice and support.

Though based in the North West, we provide party entertainers throughout the North West. Children and teenagers are getting more sophisticated, and we have some great activities that will make your child’s party be a day to remember!

For young children, we can do things like crafts, Japanese origami, African drumming and face painting. For teenagers’, we have lots of party ideas. These include makeup and beauty for girls, street dance, break dancing and Rapping and DJ skills.

We also do Caribbean banquets and have special graffiti art activities including ones where we graffiti mural a bedroom or play room.

These fun party activities can also work with adults and for corporate events. They usually last 1 ½ to 2hrs and cost as little as £235.00 + VAT so why not give it a go? Contact us via our website web-form or call one of our friendly team today!

We offer tuition in windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and raft building. Instruction is provided by qualified staff in a friendly environment but always with safety in mind. We have a strong junior programme of courses for children or they can join in with their parents and learn as a family group.

During the summer holidays we organise ACTION DAYS & WEEKS which give adults and children a chance to have a go a different water sports.

Also at Croft Farm is "PLAYZONE", a children's indoor play centre available for birthday parties and casual use.

Log on to our website or call 01684 772321 for more information.

Web: www.croftfarmleisure.co.uk

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

• Badminton courts
• 25m six lane pool plus teaching pool
• Creche & kids club including children's birthday parties
• Five a side football

Please contact the centre for full details.

Whether you want to come for a day or a week KG Adventure guarantee fun, laughter and friendship at our awesome camps! This year we are celebrating 26 years of action packed fun and we’d love you to join us!

We have a huge range of activities and courses on offer so whether you love water sports (canoeing, kayaking, raft building…), adventure (climbing, quad biking, archery or stunt kite flying…), team sports (like football, basketball and ultimate frisbee) or being super creative (come and make a bracelet, create with hama beads or polish up your circus skills) there will always be loads for you to do! What’s more if you stay residentially there are loads of great evening activities on offer too such as talent shows, discos and campfires!

• £29 per day (8.30am to 5.30pm) or £120 for 5 days!
• From £395 per week residentially
• Easter, February half term, summer and October half term camps!

All staff are selected for their qualifications, talents and enthusiasm to work with children, all are CRB checked. KG Adventure is Ofsted registered and accepts childcare vouchers.

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.

Kumon is a long term study programme where children work at their own pace, enabling them to develop self-confidence and learning skills that will last a lifetime. With over 600 centres operating throughout the UK there is bound to be a centre convenient to you in your local area.

For more information on how to ensure your child has a solid foundation for academic success, please visit our website or call our local support staff on 0800 854 714