West London

Web: www.theoriginaltour.com

The Party Wizard offers Magical and Inspiring Party Entertainment for children and adults with Laurie Temple and his Multi-talented company.

• Magic
• Juggling
• Junior Disco
• Puppets
• Themed Parties
• Guitar & Songs
• Balloon Modelling

‘Highly recommended’ Time Out
‘Bewitching’ Daily Telegraph
‘Laurie is a favourite with all our nurseries’ Director, Happy Child Nurseries
‘Laurie enchanted everyone in the audience’ Director, Bath Arts Festival for children
‘Laurie Temple is a wonderful, warm man. He had the children eating out of his hands within minutes. He was very funny and musically entertaining - everything you need for 40 screaming, excited, sugar over-loaded kids!’ Gurinder Chadha OBE (Director: Bend It Like Beckham)

Laurie Temple has been entertaining for over 18 yrs in Film, TV, Theatre, Circus and Cabaret, earlier this year launched his corporate events company, TEMPLE EVENTS organizes corporate parties, weddings, conferences, product launches, ect

"The best Xmas Event that we have had in years" Invesco Perpetual
"Brilliant entertainment!" Goldman Sachs
"Laurie provided magical and unforgettable entertainment for my daughter's party and we are already planning on getting him booked for next year!" Tess Daly (Strictly Come Dancing)

Mobile: 0795 159 624

For more information on either The Party Wizard or Temple Events visit the website.

We cover: West London, South London, North London, East London, Central London and Hertfordshire

Web: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

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:

We can arrange and run fantastic, lively parties for children with limitless energy and imagination. We can supply costumes/music/props and people to make your child’s birthday a really memorable day. How about a Strictly Come Dancing Party? A High School Prom Party? Or do a scene from a show like Grease, Annie, Bugsy Malone, Oliver, Hairspray, Wizard of Oz! Let your child enter the world they love from Peter Pan to Outer Space.

Call ESTA 0208 741 2843 or email

Email: esta@charkham.net

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

As well as being great fun, our cookery classes are also a wonderful way to encourage children’s creativity whilst they learn how to eat in a healthy and varied way. Our experienced ‘Italian Mamas’ will teach their young students how to make classic dishes such as fresh pasta, ragu, potato gnocchi and other delicious Italian dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients.

La Cucina Caldesi helps make what can be a hobby today become a real passion tomorrow...

Half hour lessons every day except Monday. Weekend lessons also available. No age limit. Please book in advance.

Our globally renowned classes in Play, Music and Art are designed by experts in early childhood development. All of Gymboree’s interactive classes help children to learn through engaging activities, suitable for their individual stage of development. Everyone is invited along for a FREE trial class so that you can experience Gymboree first hand - so don’t miss out!

Gymboree is also a perfect solution for your child’s birthday party. Our party times are at weekends. With a roomful full of Gymboree equipment, a dedicated Gymboree teacher leading a custom made party that meets your needs and of your chosen theme including Under the Sea, Down at the farm, Super Heroes, Pirates and Princesses, Dinosaurs, Transport, or any other theme you choose. Please call us for more information.

We are based in Whiteleys Shopping Centre, 1st floor, Queensway, Bayswater, London W2 4YN

Colourful percussion instruments, amazing puppets, great music and weekly themes mean it’s not just the little ones who learn & have a great time, parents and carers enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Educational music play sessions for young babies and toddlers encourage language development, listening skills, co-ordination, confidence, social skills, an early introduction to music and much more.

* Over 100 venues across the UK & Scotland
* Classes for 0 to 4yrs
* Birthday parties & nursery sessions are also available

"The puppets and instruments are excellent. We both really enjoy coming to Caterpillar Music every week."
"I have never been to a class like this – we have so much fun!"

Visit our website to book a FREE trial class now or call Head Office on 0870 199 9090

Buffer Bear nurseries are specifically designed to meet the needs of all parents, carers and their children. All our nurseries are conveniently located within the centre of communities and offer extended opening hours.

We welcome children from the age of three months, providing quality care in a safe, stimulating environment. Each child is cherished and cared for as an individual allowing them to discover and develop their full potential.

Web: www.bufferbear.co.uk

At Froggle Parties, our entertainers have truly amazing and wacky characters that have the kids in fits of laughter from start to finish. Packed with astonishing magic, hilarious puppet shows, explosive games, balloon modelling, themes, costumed characters, music and top quality prizes, you can be sure this will be a party to remember for a long time.

We make a huge fuss over the birthday child, loading them with prizes and balloons galore. They're made the star of the show! Every child gets a prize, which includes water pistols, stickers, bracelets, gold medals, sticky wall crawlers, sunglasses and bubbles. Perfect for all ages and every occasion.

We bring everything, so you don't need to worry about anything. Just relax and enjoy the show.

Mob: 07830 491 262
Email: enquiries@froggleparties.com

We cover: London, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Essex, Kent & Hertfordshire.

Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, in over 100 acres of Surrey forest, Campaign Paintball Park offers paintball days for children between 10 and 16 years and adults. The day includes everything you need including full kit, tuition and lunch. Naturally, with safety a top priority, all players are carefully supervised throughout the day.

Just one mile from junction 10 of the M25 near Cobham, Surrey and with easy access from London, Berkshire, Hampshire, Sussex and the home counties.

Visit our website for full details.

Our training programme will develop your baby’s confidence and natural ability to swim underwater. We base our methods on word association, encouragement and fun. Amazing results and life saving skills are often achieved in a few lessons. Babies will learn a variety of `in-water’ safety skills that may one day help to save your baby’s life. Aquatots uses in-pool teachers, warm pools and has small class sizes with between 5-8 babies per class.

We aim to provide the highest standards of service, all teachers are CRB checked and first aid trained to ensure parents and baby have a fun and memorable time. We offer Aquatots membership, underwater photography, merchandise, and teacher training courses.

If you wish to find out more about Aquatots please call us on 020 8688 6488 or view our web site.

Part of the ever-popular Perform group of drama schools, the classes are ideal if you want to introduce your child to the joy of music, develop their coordination and help stimulate a colourful imagination. The energetic personable staff use a unique formula of catchy songs, fun games and colourful props to stimulate toddlers’ physical, cognitive and social development.

Classes are divided by developmental stages as follows:

STARTERS – for babies aged 3–12 months

• 25 minutes of lively and stimulating entertainment by the Mini Ps group leader
• 25 minutes of Free Play – so you’ll have plenty of time to chat and get know other parents.

TALKERS – 45 minutes of activities for children who have started to speak full sentences

Mini Ps offer a FREE session for every child and they have a personal recommendation scheme that can earn you £25 voucher if you bring a friend who signs up.

To find out more our website.

Mini Ps venues: Hampstead, St John's Wood and Swiss Cottage

Children's Theatre Shows are performed here once a month from September through to June on a Saturday. All performances, unless otherwise stated start at 2pm. Children under 2 years go free. All tickets £3.50 All children must be accompanied by a responsible guardian.

The family 50's themed entertainment restaurant. Sunday afternoon is family day, dine with Mickey or Minnie Mouse! Children enjoy face painting and balloon modelling.

Locate your nearest restaurant using the website link below.

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

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.

Shepherds Bush/White City.

Contact the numbers above for full details.

Facilities: café/restaurant, picnic area, parking.

Kentish Town. Gospel Oak/Kentish Town.

FIND OUT HOW TO MANAGE challenging behaviour, difficult bed times, uncooperative children, spirited toddlers, sibling rivalry and more…

BECOME A MORE RELAXED and confident parent and have a closer relationship with your children. Parent coaching provides you with individually tailored support, assisting you in raising emotionally intelligent, respectful and happy children.

JUST 4 PARENTS OFFER A RANGE of parent coaching services; face to face, telephone and email coaching, and home visits. We run weekends for fathers and sons and fathers and daughters in the New Forest providing dads special time with their children. We run ongoing groups for parents and parents to be.

WORKING WITH YOUR COMPLETE family dynamic, we build on the skills you already have. We realise that you know your children better than anyone. Parent coaching will give you the tools you need to become a more calm, cool and collected parent. Let us guide you towards a more balanced and happy family. We will cover topics such as communicating with your children, defining and holding boundaries and styles of ‘discipline’. With our support, you will become the parent you want to be.

To obtain our free 'Ten point action plan', email info@just4parents.co.uk 

WEEKENDS AWAY FOR FATHERS & SONS AND FATHERS & DAUGHTERS
Finding time to spend with your kids can be tricky. These weekends are a chance to get away together in the beautiful New Forest. Accommodation is in comfortable wooden lodges. Boys and girls of any age are welcome. The weekends are open to all fathers, step fathers and men acting as primary carers. A time to share experiences and develop a closer connection with your child. Our time together is informal with lots of time for relaxing and just hanging out together with none of the usual interruptions or electronics!