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| Bestbeans www.besttheatrearts.com |  | Contact: Tel no.: Location: e-mail: Web: Session: Cost: | Annette Holland 01727 759634 Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans AL4 0JQ bestarts@aol.com www.besttheatrearts.com Fixed Term Session Varies according to age FREE TRIAL Available | Bestbeans – songs, stories, music and movement for children aged 3mths to 3yrs. What a wonderful world it is for the very young – every day filled with exciting new sights, sounds and experiences. bestbeans helps develop in your child the skills needed to make the most of them. bestbeans is a brilliant new way to begin their voyage through childhood with growing self-esteem, easy sociability and a good sense of fun. It is a complete creative experience nurturing coordination, confidence and communication skills. We use a unique mix of classic and original stories, songs, music and movement so the comfort of the familiar is matched with the thrill and discovery of the new. The children gather the perfect blend of experiences and skills with which to explore their childhood and develop their potential. And you get the chance to play and bond with your child and to meet and chat with other Mums, building up your network of friends and support. It’s the very best way to spend a morning! We start at Trestle Arts Base in St.Albans in early September 2009. For more information or to book your FREE TRIAL contact us now on 01727 759634 (bestarts@aol.com). |
| Little Fishes Parent and Toddler Group (Harpenden) | Description | Registered charity number 1092748 | Where? | Crabtree Church, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5RD. | When? | Thursday (term-time) 10.45am-12.00pm. | How much? | £1.00 per session. | Who? | Mrs D E Watson, Mrs P Packe | Tel. | 01582 713849, 01582 469446 | Email | | Web | |
| Ma-Mites (Harpenden) | Description | Parent and toddler group open to all parents, carers and childminders in the community with pre-school aged children offering a safe, fun place for children to play and for adults to find friendship and support. Each session includes free play, craft activities, refreshments and singing time. Places are limited and there is currently a waiting list for both groups so please phone Gillian to check availability. | Where? | Christchurch, Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 4ED | When? | Wednesday and Fridays 10.00am-11.30am (term time). | How much? | £1.50 per family per session. | Who? | Steve Warner, Youth Minster or Gillian Treasure | Tel. | 07789 486729, 01582 712175 | Email | steve@warnerbros.fsnet.co.uk | Web | www.christchurchharpenden.org.uk |
| Tots and Teddies (Harpenden) | Description | This is a place for carers, mums and dads to bring children 0-5 years, for them to meet others, especially for anyone new to the area. A short service in church first (lasting 15 mins) Drinks, biscuits, art work (including painting) and action songs. There are lots of toys, a slide and trikes. The children learn to share and it is a sociable time for all.
| Where? | All Saints Church Hall, 129 Station Road, Harpenden | When? | Tuesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm, term time only. | How much? | 50p per family | Who? | Sally Norwood or Mrs Mary Hotchkiss | Tel. | 01582 713046, 01582 762831 | Email | | Web | |
| Bumps and Babies (St Albans) | Description | This baby group is open to all parents with bumps and babies under 18 months. It's a very informal group, just drop in, no charge, and tea, coffee and biscuits. There are lots of toys for once you have your baby too. Sometimes we have guest speakers who talk for 10 minutes or so about subjects like baby massage or acupuncture in pregnancy.
You do not need to be a member of the NCT to come along.
It's every Friday, even during school holidays, but not on bank holidays.
We are in Room 77 which is on the first floor (there is a lift!). There is parking at the Centre. The Children's Centre is the large building at the Catherine St end of Church Crescent. ** Open all through the summer holidays - Except Bank Hols ** | Where? | The St. Albans Childrens Centre, Church Crescent, St. Albans, AL3 5JB | When? | Every Friday afternoon 2pm to 4pm | How much? | FREE | Who? | Cindy Reay or Isabel Thomas | Tel. | 07766104497 | Email | cindyreay4@gmail.com or isabelmthomas@hotmail.com | Web | www.nct.org |
| Chiswell Mother and Toddler Group (St Albans) | Description | The group provides a social afternoon for parents, carers, babies and toddlers. Everyone welcome. Refreshments are available. | Where? | The group operates at Chiswell Green United Reformed Church Hall, Watford Road, Chiswell Green | When? | Thursday afternoons from 1.45pm-3.15pm (term time only) | How much? | Cost per session is £1.00. | Who? | Mrs B S Sullivan | Tel. | 01727 873679 | Email | | Web | |
| Harvester's Playtime (Jersey Farm, St Albans) | Description | Parent and toddler group for 0-4 year olds.
All toddlers with their parents or carers are welcome to go and play, listen to stories, sing and make new friends every Friday morning. ** Open all through the summer holidays except 28th Aug. ** | Where? | Jersey Farm Community Centre. | When? | Fridays 10.00am-11.30am | How much? | £1.50 per family per session | Who? | Kate, Tracy | Tel. | 01727 375000, 07834 161009 | Email | tlovell69@yahoo.co.uk | Web | |
Updated 18th July 2009
| Homewood Road U R C Parent and Toddler Group (St Albans) | Description | Activities include: playdough, duplo, sticking shapes to paper, colouring, painting, plus larger toys to play with - slide, car, baby toys, train table, bead frame, kitchen area, wooden dolls house etc. | Where? | c/o United Reformed Church, Homewood Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4BH | When? | Thursday 10.00am-11.30am (term time) | How much? | £1.50 per family (max 3 children), charge includes tea/coffee and juice and biscuits | Who? | Gill Fraser | Tel. | | Email | Contact through website | Web | www.homewoodurc.org |
Updated 7th Feb 2010
| Les P'tizamis (St Albans) | Description | Parent and toddler group for French speaking families with children aged 0 to 4 years.
Activities include: toys and imaginary play, crafts, french singing at the end of the session, storytime and puppet show every 3 to 4 weeks.
Drinks and biscuits are available for parents and children. | Where? | Dagnall Street Baptist Church, 1 Cross Street, Upper Dagnall Street, St Albans AL3 5EE | When? | Fridays (term-time only) from 9.45am to 11.15am | How much? | | Who? | Stephanie Belton, Group organiser | Tel. | 07900 825 463 | Email | info@Ptizamis.com | Web | www.Ptizamis.com |
| Lyon Cubs Toddler Group (St Albans) | Description | Toddler / play group from birth to pre-school. Enjoy a cup of coffee while the children play. Pre-school toys and activities. Registered charity number 251549 | Where? | City Church, Unity Works, Lyon Way, St Albans, Herts, AL4 0LB | When? | Thursdays (term time only) 10.00am-11.30am | How much? | £1.00 | Who? | Lois Lacy | Tel. | 01727 846080 | Email | citymail@city-church-stalbans.com | Web | www.unityworks.org.uk |
| Mucky Pups Parent &Toddler Group (St Albans) | Description | Parent and Toddler Group (Mucky Pups), Registered charity number 800378 | Where? | Margaret Wix School, High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6EL | When? | Fridays 1.00pm-2.30pm (no need to book). Term time only. | How much? | | Who? | Mrs Sandra Westrope, Mrs Jackson | Tel. | 01727 762773 (after 4.00pm), 01727 840421 | Email | sandra_westrope@hotmail.com | Web | |
Updated 18th Nov 2009
| Polish Saturday School & Play Group (St Albans) | Description | This is a Polish School and play group for children 0-5 years old. Parents can meet up and chat over a cuppa. Great atmosphere! | Where? | St Albans, St Alban & St Stephen Church, Beaconsfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RB | When? | 13 Sep 2008 - 13 Dec 2009 11:00 - 13:00 Saturday | How much? | £1 | Who? | | Tel. | 01582 622489 | Email | | Web | |
| Salaam Parent and Toddler Group (St Albans) | Description | Salaam Parent and Toddler group welcomes all parents with babies and pre-school age children. We hope that non-English families especially will feel welcome.
A wide range of activities are available for children to encourage early development. A circle time with singing and storytime followed by a drink and snack encourages listening, language and social skills. Children can then enjoy their own arts and craft activities.
There are also craft activities for the parents to make each week and a short tim of English tuition for those who would like it, alongside hot drinks and snacks. | Where? | St Julians Church Hall, Abbots Avenue, St Albans | When? | Mondays 11.00am-1.00pm. Term time only. | How much? | £1.00 per family per morning | Who? | Bethan | Tel. | 01727 850115 | Email | | Web | |
| Salvation Army Parent and Toddler Group (St Albans) | Description | These are parent and child groups, run on Christian principles. Childminders, grandparents, fathers all bring their children along, everyone is welcome. There is a wide range of toys and equipment.
Costs include juice and biscuits for the child and a cup of tea or coffee for the adult.
Registered charity number 214779 | Where? | The Salvation Army Church, 16 Victoria Street, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3JB | When? | Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am. Parent and Toddler group for children aged 12 months to 3 years. Wednesday from 10.00am to 11.30am. Baby Song group for children aged 0-12 months.(term-time only) | How much? | | Who? | Ruth Squibb | Tel. | 01727 854554 | Email | | Web | |
Updated July 2009
| Smartees (Colney Heath) | Description | Smartees offer friendship and support for those caring for young children. Coffee and tea available. *** Open throughout the summer holidays *** | Where? | St Marks Church Centre, Church Lane, Colney Heath, Hertfordshire, AL4 0NH | When? | Every Wednesday 10.00am-11.30am. (Often in holidays too) | How much? | £1 | Who? | Administrator | Tel. | 01727 825175 | Email | office@stmarks.info | Web | www.stmarks.info |
Updated 18th Nov 2009
| St Albans & St Stephens Mother & Toddler Group (St Albans) | Description | Large hall with a wide range of toys and equipment including lots of ride-on toys, slides, train table, tents, kitchen table to activities, designated baby area.
Costs include unlimited juice, biscuits, tea and coffee. Open most school holidays.
| Where? | St Albans & St Stephens Church, Beaconsfield Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3RB | When? | Thursday 9.30am-11.30am. | How much? | £1.00 first child and 50p for siblings | Who? | Secretary, Anne Boyle, D Spencer | Tel. | 01727 853585, 01727 854434, 01727 832734 | Email | | Web | |
| St Albans Toy Library | Description | Toy lending library and mother and toddler group. Come and play and then borrow our wide selection of pre-school toys. Free tea/coffee and craft activities at each session. | Where? | St Julians Church Hall, Abbots Avenue West, St Albans, Herts | When? | We are open every Tuesday during term time 10 -12 noon | How much? | Annual membership £4.00 | Who? | Helen Di-Stefano | Tel. | 01727 798588 | Email | hazelwood74@btinternet.com | Web | http://www.stalbanstoylibrary.com |
| St Leonard's Church (Sandridge, St Albans) | Description | We have a popular weekly group for Parents/Carers and Toddlers at St Leonard's Church, Sandridge in term-time:
Toddler Church - Open to all babies and children under 5 and their parents/carers. Bible Story, singing, prayer, play and refreshments. There is a toilet suitable for wheelchairs, and which has a baby-changing unit. | Where? | St Leonard's Church, Sandridge, St Albans | When? | Wednesday afternoons in term-time only 1.45 – 2.45pm | How much? | | Who? | Vanessa (Revd) Cato | Tel. | 01727 866089 | Email | vicarstleonards03@btinternet.com | Web | www.achurchnearyou.com/sandridge |
Updated Nov 2009
| St Mary's Church Toddler Group (Marshalswick, St Albans) | Description | An opportunity for toddlers with mum and/or dad or other guardian to enjoy informal teaching and play. | Where? | St Mary's church hall, Sherwood Avenue, Marshalswick, AL4 9QA.
| When? | Tuesdays from 9.45 to 11.30. | How much? | | Who? | Lucy Davies or Kathryn Caswell | Tel. | 07949 933167, 01727 765089 | Email | stmarymars@aol.com | Web | www.stmarymars.org.uk |
Updated Feb 2010
| St Michael's Tiny Tots | Description | It is for 0-3s and their parents/carers. There are toys, puzzles, books, play-dough and 'circle-time' with lots of songs and instruments! | Where? | St Michael's Parish Centre, St Michael's Street | When? | Every tuesday during term-time, between 10-11.30am | How much? | There is no charge although we ask for a donation for tea/coffee. | Who? | Alison Gray | Tel. | 01727835037 | Email | alisonrgray@yahoo.co.uk | Web | |
Updated 18th Nov 2009
| St Saviours Toddler Group (St Albans) | Description | Self run group for children aged 0 to 4 years old. Lots of toys (ride ons, push alongs, kitchen, garage, cars, books, puzzles etc), a craft table (different each week) and singing. There is also a safe, outdoor area for children which is very popular in good weather.
Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits provided.Please note this is NOT a drop-in group, please contact for further information. | Where? | St Saviours Church Hall, Sandpit Lane, St Albans | When? | Thursdays from 10.00am to 11.20am (term-time only) | How much? | | Who? | Michelle O'Connor | Tel. | 07718 387 524 | Email | dookie1308@hotmail.co.uk | Web | |
Updated December 2009
| St Stephens Parent & Carer Toddler Group (St Albans) | Description | This group is in a large church hall with a slide, trampoline, tunnel and ride-on toys. There are plenty of baby and toddler toys, jigsaws, books, playdough, and an activity table - activities include drawing, painting, sticking and parties at Summer and Christmas.
Baby area, craft table, playdough area. Day trips and parents night out also arranged.
They have singing at the end of each session. | Where? | St Stephens Church Hall, Watling Street, St Albans, Herts,AL1 2PX | When? | Fridays 10.00am-11.30am (term time only). | How much? | £1.00 per adult, 50p per child - includes tea/coffee, juice and biscuits. | Who? | Leida Smith | Tel. | 07967 527890 | Email | leidaasmith@hotmail.com | Web | |
| Tots (St Albans) | Description | The toddler group is for parents / carers and babies /pre-school children.
Informal and open to all. There is a carpeted area for babies. It is a large hall with bikes, climbing cube, with slide, etc for active toddlers. Craft activity most weeks. Books, puzzles, playdough etc NOTE :- The Tots group will be stopping at Easter 2009 whilst major building work is done, and will re-open September 2010.
| Where? | St Pauls Church, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4JP | When? | Friday 9.30am-11.30am (term time) | How much? | Free | Who? | Helen Chilton | Tel. | 01727 846281 | Email | helen@stpauls-stalbans.org | Web | www.stpauls-stalbans.org |
Updated 18th Nov 2009
| Tots and Toddlers Playgroup (Shenley) | Description | Friendly playgroup . Price includes Arts and Crafts for children and refreshments for everyone. | Where? | Shenley Village Hall, London Road, Shenley, Hertfordshire | When? | Fridays 1.15pm-3.00pm Term time only. | How much? | £2.00 | Who? | Lucy Stannard | Tel. | 07957929738 | Email | stannard832@btinternet.com | Web | |
Updated 6th Nov 2010
| Vineyard Church Parent and Toddler Group (St Albans) | Description | The playgroup caters for toddlers and babies. Activities include: climbing frame with slide, 'ride ons', prams with dolls etc, house corner and train sets, creative play - play dough, finger paints, sticking etc.
There is also a soft play area for babies/'sitters' with soft toys / baby appropriate toys etc.
Tea/coffee and biscuits is available for mums/dads/carers and a sit down drink with apple and cheese for the toddlers. Sing along at the end. The venue has full disabled access.
Registered charity number 1066846 | Where? | Vineyard Church, Unit 10a Brick Knoll Park, Ashley Road, Industrial Estate, St Albans AL1 5UG | When? | Tuesday and Friday 10.00am to 11.30am (term-time only). | How much? | | Who? | Mrs K Lawrence | Tel. | 01727 812765 | Email | office@thevineyardchurch.com | Web | www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk |
Baby Reflex
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| Contact Name:
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Susie Gower |
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07857 352169 |
| E-mail:
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susie@well-being-therapies.co.uk |
| Activity address:
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Clinic: Ginger Natural Health, 44 London Road, St Albans Al1 1NG |
| Description:
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Baby reflex is a gentle and soothing style of reflexology helping parents to calm and relax their baby naturally.
The techniques are simple to learn and boost the immune system to ease conditions such as colic, wind, constipation, reflux, teething, ear conditions and sinus congestion. |
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Prices from £20 |
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N/A |
| Free taster session:
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Yes |
| Term time only:
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No |
Caterpillar Music
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| Contact Name:
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Anna Fryer |
| Tel no.:
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01727 753413 |
| E-mail:
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anna.fryer@caterpillarmusic.com |
| Activity address:
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Various venues |
| Description:
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A relaxed and friendly Pre-school music group for children 0-4 years. With colourful instruments, puppets, props, surprises and different themes each week. The classes are at various locations and there are various classes to suit all from drop in classes to classes with free trial sessions. Parties also available. |
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Various different costings |
| Session type:
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N/A |
| Free taster session:
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Yes |
| Term time only:
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No |
Little Linguists (Fun in French and Spanish for Little Ones)
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| Contact Name:
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Suzanne Snowdon |
| Tel no.:
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01763 288361 |
| E-mail:
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suzanne@thesnowdons.com |
| Activity address:
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Across Hertfordshire |
| Description:
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Maximise your child's learning potential and enjoy our fun sessions in Spanish for children from 3 - 8 years across Hertfordshire. |
| Cost:
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£5.50 per session |
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Fixed term session |
| Free taster session:
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Yes |
| Term time only:
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Yes |
Monkey Music
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| Contact Name:
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Amanda Newman |
| Tel no.:
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01582 713333 |
| E-mail:
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caroline.marriott@musicale.co.uk |
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Baby and toddler music classes |
| Description:
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Music for babies and toddlers,from 3 months to 4 years old. Action songs and rhymes, music and movement, fun with percussion and musical games. It's fun,formative and a great way of making friends. Tuesday to Friday mornings. Contact Amanda on 01582 713333 or caroline.marriott@monkeymusic.co.uk. |
| Cost:
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£6.40 per half hour session |
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Fixed term session |
| Free taster session:
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Yes |
| Term time only:
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Yes |
Music Maestros
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| Contact Name:
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Tim Hodgson |
| Tel no.:
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01727 860443 |
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tim@musicmaestros.com |
| Activity address:
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Various Locations |
| Description:
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Fun and relaxed music sessions for all pre-school ages. Guitar accompaniment and a large range of percussion instruments enhance the sessions. Children love it!! LOCATIONS: Prae Wood Nursery, St Albans (Monday Afternoons) The Pavilion, Welwyn (Tuesday Mornings) The Yoga Hall, St Albans (Wednesday Mornings) Redbourn Village Hall, Redbourn (Friday Mornings) |
| Cost:
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£5.00 per session (12 week terms) |
| Session type:
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Fixed term session |
| Free taster session:
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No |
| Term time only:
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Yes |
Pitter Patter Music
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| Contact Name:
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Vicky Arlidge |
| Tel no.:
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07790203487 |
| E-mail:
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info@pitterpattermusic.co.uk |
| Activity address:
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Marlborough Rd Methodist Church, St Albans AL1 3SG (Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.00am), Welfare Centre (Age Concern), 1a Hall Place Close, St Albans, AL1 3SD (Thurs 3.30pm), Homewood Rd United Reformed Church, Homewood Rd, St Albans, AL1 4BH (Friday 10am) |
| Description:
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Pitter Patter is a fun filled forty minutes of music for babies and toddlers. Songs, rhymes, actions, instruments, puppets, parachutes and bubbles are all used to spark your child’s imagination. Small classes allow space for individual attention and each week the children can feel and explore different props. |
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£5, siblings over 6 months £2.50, twins £7 |
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Fixed term session |
| Free taster session:
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No |
| Term time only:
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Yes |
St Albans Toy Library
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| Contact Name:
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Helen Di-Stefano |
| Tel no.:
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01727 798588 |
| E-mail:
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hazelwood74@btinternet.com |
| Activity address:
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St Julians Chuch Hall, Abbots Avenue West, St Albans, Herts |
| Description:
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Toy lending library and mother and toddler group. Come and play and then borrow our wide selection of pre-school toys. Free tea/coffee and craft activities at each session. |
| Cost:
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Annual membership £4.00 |
| Session type:
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Drop in session |
| Free taster session:
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No |
| Term time only:
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Yes |
Story Tent
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| Contact Name:
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Sally Wilson |
| Tel no.:
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01727 850950 |
| E-mail:
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takingpart@trestle.org.uk |
| Activity address:
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Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0JQ |
| Description:
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Story Tent is a fun-filled hour of story-telling and craft for pre-school children and their parents. Join in a fantastic story and take home your craft work at the end of every session. Session times: 10.30am and 1.30pm New ten week term starts on 28 April 2010(excludes half-term) |
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£5.50 a week or £5 a week if booked termly (10 weeks in a term) |
| Session type:
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Drop in session |
| Free taster session:
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No |
| Term time only:
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Yes |
Young Music Makers
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| Contact Name:
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Elspeth Jackman |
| Tel no.:
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01727 862749 |
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EMJackman@talktalk.net |
| Activity address:
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Homewood Road United Reform Church, St.Albans |
| Description:
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Pre-school music groups for children under three.Elspeth leads these Monday morning groups with guitar and piano.Easy parking on the spot.A personally recorded CD for listening at home is part of the course.YMM has been running for 24 years.Children love it. |
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£3.50 or £4 per session |
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Fixed term session |
| Free taster session:
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Yes |
| Term time only:
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Yes |
Out of District
Gym Stars Academy
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| Contact Name:
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Katrina Williams |
| Tel no.:
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07976 756646 |
| E-mail:
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kat@preschoolgymnastics.co.uk |
| Activity or shop address:
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Odyssey Health Club, Knebworth and Marriotts Gymnastics Centre, Stevenage |
| Description:
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GymStars Academy is a British Gymnastics Registered Club for Pre-School Gymnastics. We work in close partnership with Marriotts Gymnastics Club in the provision and development of quality pre-school gymnastics in Stevenage. For more information please call Kat on 07976 756646 or email kat@preschoolgymnastics.co.uk |
| Cost:
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from £4.25 - £5.00 per session |
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Fixed term session |
| Free taster session:
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No |
| Term time only:
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Yes |
TinyTalk
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| Contact Name:
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Georgina Szelazek |
| Tel no.:
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07748 633155 |
| E-mail:
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georges@tinytalk.co.uk |
| Activity or shop address:
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Baby Signing |
| Description:
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Fun baby signing in Watford. 30 mins of signing, singing and movement, then 30 mins for chat and choccie biccies. From birth upwards. Explore a new way to communicate with your little one. Hope to see you soon Call Georgina for more details |
| Cost:
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£5.00 or £4.75 pre paid |
| Session type:
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Drop in session |
| Free taster session:
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No |
| Term time only:
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Yes |
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