Hampshire

Don’t let your little ones miss out on their special day. Our weekly Birthday Bash package is complete with unlimited games of bowling, a live entertainer and a visit from our own company mascot, Roley. This is no ordinary birthday party, this is a party charged with fun, laughter and energy, so join in the fun and let Bowlplex do the rest!

For bookings and further information on our packages or any excuse for a great day or night to remember, simply log on to our website where you will find full contact and address details of your local Centre.

So, can we interest you in The Great Indoors?

We are stockists for Orchard Toys and also supply Dolls Houses, including a large range of accessories, Dolls, including the Jelly Cat range, prams, dolls clothes, puppets, theatres and more. We also stock a selection of pocket money toys, cards, stationary and gifts. We stock a good range of seasonal products including fireworks for Guy Fawkes Night.

We can make up your party bags to include your choice of toys and sweets and can even supply a Pass The Parcel! We will also gift wrap or supply gift boxes.

We offer a Christmas Club. Please enquire for full details.

Within the caring, stimulating environment and with a new team of qualified nursery nurses and teachers children are able to grow in social and academic skills. The nursery is fully equipped with a safe outdoor play area and a separate baby area for the under one’s. We introduce learning through play for the under 3’s then children progress to a more structured day aimed at fully preparing them for school.

Home cooked lunch are available and all dietary needs catered for.

We are OFSTED inspected and registered for educational funding.

Café, outdoor picnic area, free ample parking, disabled access Situated on the A31, three miles east of the M3 (Jcts. 9 or 10) and close to the A272.

Web: www.intech-uk.com

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life
• Holiday Courses for Summer

Call Stagecoach Fareham and Hedge End now on 023 8046 5006 or click on our websites.

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: information@brighthorizons.com

Beanie Babies - Pokemon - Star Wars - Star Trek - 007 - Doctor Who - Aliens and lots more!

Mail order service available.

Address: 32 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SJ

We supply nannies for full time, part time, live in and live out placements. All our nannies are personally interviewed and references checked. We are also able to assist with CRB checks.

We pride ourselves on our very personal service working closely with families to ensure understanding of individual needs and making it easier to place the right nanny with the right family.

Once a placement is made we are always available to offer confidential and friendly advice and help if needed. Most of our new clients come to us through recommendations from families with whom we have worked with in the past.

Please contact us either by email the website or on the number above.

E-Mail: info@the-nannyagency.co.uk

Ships to explore include HMS Victory, Mary Rose and HMS Warrior. There are various museums and interactive places to visit. Fun for everyone!

Web: www.flagship.org.uk

• One to One individual children's cricket coaching 11+.
• Courses at Easter for 11-16 year olds.

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

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

Live call centre open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 7.00pm.

Web: www.safehandsnetwork.com

Choosing which discipline to pursue when you're new to watersports can be a real dilemma, so why not try them all? The summer camps and multi-activity programmes include taster sessions in Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing and Kayaking from our experienced and qualified instructors. And with a full programme of social activities and team games, we'll ensure the week results in non-stop action. Discos, Iron Man competitions, dragon boating, raft-building and lots more are added into the mix for spice and variety.

It's a great way to make new friends, explore new watersports, and ensure those long summer holidays pass with fond memories you will look back on for the rest of your life. Interested? Check our website for more information.

Email: info@uksa.org

We offer classes in R.A.D Ballet, I.S.T.D Modern and Tap. Special nursery classes in ballet for 3 years + on Thursday and Saturdays.

We hold yearly choreography competitions and on alternate years we produce a school show. Examinations, Competition and festival work are available at the discretion of the principal.

Classes held at Brookfield School, Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton.

Fax: (01489) 559892
E-mail: yasmin_taylor@hotmail.com

Hart Leisure Centre
Hitches Lane
Fleet
Hants, GU51 5HS
Email: HartLeisureCentre@hart.gov.uk
Tel: 01252 629974

Frogmore Leisure Centre
Potley Hill Road
Yateley
Hants, GU46 6AG
Email: FrogmoreLeisureCentre@hart.gov.uk
Tel: 01252 873454

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.

Renton Dance Studio has been established for 25 years offering dance tuition to children aged from toddlers to adults in a dedicated, air conditioned studio.

Classes are offered in RAD Ballet as well as ISTD Tap, Modern, National, Greek and Jazz to major level, taught by fully qualified, specialist staff. Examination results are of an exceptionally high standard. Private coaching is offered for exams, auditions and competitions.

Come to Renton Dance Studio where with dedicated staff and small classes your child can realise their full potential. Contact us for your FREE TRIAL.

We consider that we are the only vocational school in the area. Many of our children are selected as Junior, Mid and Senior Associates of The Royal Ballet School. We currently have two students at White Lodge. Most of our seniors audition for dance colleges and have been accepted with full funding at Elmhurst, Birds, Laines, Performers, Central, Rambert etc.

In addition we offer opportunities for children to take part in Festivals, bi-annual school shows, auditions for pantomimes and English Youth Ballet and London Children’s Ballet productions where one of our pupils has the lead in 'The Secret Garden' and 'Jane Eyre'.

Significant numbers of our senior students have been accepted, with full funding, at a variety of dance colleges and many are now appearing in West End shows like 'Mamma Mia' 'Lion King' 'Fame' and 'West Side Story'.

We also offer adult classes in Tap and Modern.

Mobile: (07973) 520151
Email: rentondance @btinternet.com

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

There is so much to see and do! Touch, feel, play, it's fun all day. Daily activities, feed the animals, have a picnic, groom a pony, lots undercover so the weather won't spoil your day!

Open mid-March to the end of October 10am-6pm.

• We are the UK's leading independent provider of nursery and day school education and a market leader in providing high quality pre-school education with our structured curriculum programme.
• Nurseries are open 51 weeks of the year. Please call for opening hours.
• Care provided for children aged between three months and five years.
• Our nurseries are clean, friendly, modern and spacious with outside areas for children to play.
• We provide a safe, loving and learning environment for children, with professional and child-focussed staff.
• We work in partnership with parents, so that you feel part of your child's daily activities and development.

We offer a caring and stimulating environment. All staff are either fully qualified nursery nurses or fully qualified teachers and with a high ratio of teachers to children each child is treated as an individual enabling them to grow in confidence. We introduce learning through play for the under 3’s. Children aged 3 then progress to a more structured day, still keeping the fun element, aimed at fully preparing them for school.

Children need to bring packed lunches, but home cooked teas are provided for children staying to 5.30pm.

We are OFSTED inspected and registered for educational funding.

E-Mail: oaknursery@aol.com

Accommodation
Most of our 58 rooms and suites can accommodate one cot and an additional bed
Duplex Suites are split over two floors, offering a sofa bed for two children downstairs and a double bed up-stairs for parents
Interconnecting room options are available

Food and Drink
Complimentary for children aged under 5 years
Early dining times
Children’s menu available throughout the day

Complimentary Entertainment
Kid's Club during school holiday periods
Wii room and play station
Tree house and children’s garden
Outdoor swimming pool May – September
Indoor swimming pool every day: 9.00 -10.30 and 16.00 to 17.00
Mountain bikes for all the family including a trailer for the very little ones!
Children’s croquet set

Other Facilities
Tennis coaching
Mini spa treatments
Babysitting on request
Pony treks in the New Forest
“Peppa Pig World” 30 minutes

Ballet - Jazz - Tap - Disco - National - Greek - Modern - Line Dancing - Drama - Singing

Nursery classes for 3+ for Ballet and Tap are held on Saturday mornings.

Classes held at Thornhill, Bitterne, Romsey, Halterworth and Valley Park.

Fax: (023) 8045 2986

We are running our popular week long courses at our outstanding indoor and outdoor venues in GUILDFORD and HASLEMERE.

Go Tennis! provides a totally new approach to teaching tennis. No more strict coaches & endless drills. At Go Tennis we’re all about having fun, learning lots, making friends & laughing loads!

Go Tennis! has been around a while & since 2008 we have taught over 1000 children how to play, improve and enjoy a sport which is loved by millions. So whatever their level, good, bad or brilliant, Go Tennis! can teach you something new & provide a real sense of achievement – with us, everyone’s a winner!

Our 'Splats' course (3-5 years) runs from 9-9.50am, the 'Full On' course (6-16 years) runs from 10am - 3pm with extended hours (9am - 5pm) for busy parents.

Group and individual coaching for beginners to advanced levels for both children and adults are on offer in Haslemere, Farnham and Guildford areas. For further information please contact Jasper Allen on 0333 577 1540 or visit:

Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School caters for children from 2 years 6 months to 5 years within a caring and stimulating environment.

Our qualified staff encourage children to develop independence, confidence, co-ordination and motor skills using Montessori materials. The children are introduced to Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Geography, History and Science. They also have the choice of learning simple French in Le Club Francais. Other activities at Caterpillars include cooking, art and craft, music and movement and physical education.

We are inspected by OFSTED and are members of the Preschool Learning Alliance.

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.

Our family hostels offer you all the facilities you’ll need to make your stay relaxing and comfortable, like private rooms, high chairs, baby monitors, grounds to run and play in and activities to keep the kids entertained for hours. We’ve also teamed up with some of the best-loved family attractions including Alton Towers, Sea Life Centres and the Eden Project, to offer you fantastic discounted rates.

We can even make meal times easier! You can choose to self-cater in our dedicated kitchens, or take advantage of our ‘Kids under 10 eat for FREE’ offer and treat yourself to a delicious home-cooked meal from our fabulous menu instead. Accompany your meal with a glass, or bottle, of your favourite beverage chosen from our drinks menu, including local ales, soft drinks, beers, wine, spirits, teas and Fair Trade coffee.

So what are you waiting for? Book a YHA family getaway today!!

For more information contact our friendly team of advisers:

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

Choose from a huge range of lodges in different gorgeous settings such as idyllic rural locations or near beautiful beaches and water sports. Developments offer a wide range of facilities to suit your family’s needs.

So whether you are seeking a quiet, peaceful holiday away from it all, an active holiday with the children where there is lots to do, or perhaps a romantic weekend break cuddling up in front of a roaring fire, Just Lodges is the perfect place to find all the information you will need to help you make the best choices.