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Music & Movement Music and movement, nursery rhymes, stories, songs and games, these music groups are designed to entertain babies, young preschool children and parents alike. With old favourite tunes cropping up and new additions to your musical repertoire. Using real percussion instruments and encouraging group participation these children's classes can really improve confidence and self expression for toddlers and preschool children. Classes are generally in the St Albans, Harpenden and Redbourn areas of Herts. Please mention Toddlers Day Out when enquiring or enrolling in any of the listed activities or classes.
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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). |
Baby Bumpkin & Tatty Bumpkin www.stalbans.tattybumpkin.com |
| Contact: Location: Cost: Free taster: Term time only: e-mail: Web: Tel no.: | Jo Goodwin St Albans, Harpenden and WGC £4.50 per session in advance / £5.50 per session drop in. No membership or registration fees. Yes Yes classes@stalbans.tattybumpkin.com www.stalbans.tattybumpkin.com 0845 680 3921 |
Baby Bumpkin (3 months +)
You will learn techniques to relax your baby, stretch their bodies and stimulate their minds. Our unique stories and music will get you both laughing and moving. The carefully structured stories mean that you will easily be able to repeat the sessions at home, enhancing your parental skills and bonding with your baby. Tatty Bumpkin (18/24 months +)
Classes born out of a love of yoga and a love of fun. Loosely based on yoga postures, each class encourages your child to explore their physicality, increase their confidence and engage their minds. Designed for parents to join in, so you get a good stretch too! All classes are aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage. |
Mini Moovers www.minimoovers.co.uk |
 | Contact: Location: Cost: Session type: Free taster: Term time only: e-mail: Web: Tel no.: | Claire Doyle/Becky Vernon London Colney community centre/ St Stephen's Church watling street/ Highfield park centre St Albans £4 per session/£48 -12 week term Fixed term session Yes Yes claire.doyle50@ntlworld.com www.minimoovers.co.uk 01727 768085 |
| Music and movement classes with props and percussion instruments for children from 6 months to 4 years.We offer classes 6 days a week. |
The Little Gym Harpenden www.thelittlegym-eu.com |
| Contact: Location: e-mail: Web: Tel no.: Session Type: | Lindsey Venner Rothamsted, West Common Harpenden AL5 2JQ harpenden@thelittlegym.co.uk www.thelittlegym-eu.com 01582 712423 Fixed term time sessions, including summer term. Birthday parties and Holiday camps are also available. Book your FREE trial today! |
* The Little Gym programs are designed to introduce your child to physical activity in a fun and nurturing environment. Our gymnastics based curriculum will help increase their flexibility, balance and coordination while also improving listening skills, attention span and the ability to follow directions.
* The goal of the programme is to have FUN and help with your child becoming more confident, more willing to take prudent risks, and be challenged in ways they never have before. With each new achievement, self-confidence and self-esteem will soar!
* Will be open Monday- Saturday from 9.00am - 6.00pm. With 4-5 class times available per week, per age group. |
Baby Sensory
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Kara Alder |
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07810695637 |
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stalbans@babysensory.co.uk |
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Hertfordshire |
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Baby Sensory classes provide hundreds of simple activities designed to stimulate the senses and help with your baby’s development. Our baby classes include activities ranging from signing to fibre optic light shows, amazing light balls, bubbles and bells. Our unique themed session plans provide new exciting experiences. Designer parties available. |
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Fixed term session |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Baby Signing with Best Start Club
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| Contact Name:
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Iris Powell |
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01707 886830 / 07771 766067 |
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iris@thebeststartclub.com |
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Across Hertfordshire, Yorkshire |
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SIGNING WITH BABIES SINCE 2001 Our passion at THE BEST START CLUB is to give each child the best possible start in life. We do this through the multisensory learning of Baby Signing, gestural communication with speech, and Kindermusik, the world's must respected name in musical learning for children. Baby Signing Classes Signing Babies KINDERMUSIK AND BABY SIGNING Our Baby Signing programmes, all age appropriate, are packed with musical exploration, singing, dance, movement and fun activities. It’s a multi-aspected learning process for the child, incorporating physical, emotional, cognitive, language, social and musical growth. It’s more than just learning music and baby signing. It’s about the whole child. With signs and gestures sourced from British Sign Language (BSL) the babies soon recognise, then use key words and activities impacting their new lives. The medium allows the incorporation of many developmental opportunities in ways that are easy to take up at home including orientation, co-ordination, movement, gentle massage and “the 7 ‘clingy periods of the first year’. |
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varies per location |
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Fixed term session |
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Yes |
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No |
Caterpillar Music
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Laura Dilworth |
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01707 262676 |
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laura.dilworth@caterpillarmusic.com |
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Various venues |
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A relaxed and friendly Pre-school music group for children 0-4 years. With colourful instruments, puppets, props, suprises 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 availaible. |
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Various different costings |
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N/A |
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Yes |
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No |
DaCapo Music
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| Contact Name:
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Jane Cutler |
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01727 846589 |
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cutler0707@btinternet.com |
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Marshalswick Baptists free church Hall, Sherwood Avenue. St Albans, Herts. |
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DaCapo Music classes for Pre school and Infant children. |
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£7.25 per session (Payable termly) |
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Fixed term session |
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Yes |
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Yes |
First Class Theatre Arts
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| Contact Name:
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Annette Holland |
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01727 759634 |
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bestarts@aol.com |
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Sandringham School, St Albans AL4 9NX |
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A gentle introduction to the world of performance for children aged 4 to 6 - acting singing and dancing - building confidece, self-esteem and sociability whilstmaking firm new friends and having loads of FUN! |
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£152.50 per term |
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Fixed term session |
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No |
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Yes |
Mish Mash Music
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| Contact Name:
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Ruth Cohen-Rose |
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01727 752390 |
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music@mishmashkids.co.uk |
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St Michael's Parish Centre, St Albans |
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An alternative to traditional/ CD based classes... Guitar, African drums, flutes, puppets, percussion and parachutes bring funky music to life to support your child's developing creativity in a relaxed small group. Mornings in St Albans. |
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Fixed term session |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Monkey Music
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| Contact Name:
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Amanda Newman |
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01582 713333 |
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caroline.marriott@musicale.co.uk |
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Baby and toddler music classes |
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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. |
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£6.40 per half hour session |
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Fixed term session |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Music Maestros
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| Contact Name:
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Tim Hodgson |
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01727 860443 |
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tim@musicmaestros.com |
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Various Locations |
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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) |
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£5.00 per session (12 week terms) |
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Fixed term session |
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No |
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Yes |
Musical Steps
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| Contact Name:
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Claire Gilbert |
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07929 823 595 |
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claire.gilbert@musicalsteps.co.uk |
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Redbourn Recreation Centre (Thursday mornings), Spencer Sports Centre, Sandridge (Friday mornings) |
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Fun, inspiring and educational music sessions for babies and toddlers and their carers in the St Albans area. We sing, move to music, learn to play simple percussion instruments and use lots of different interactive props and puppets- all to learn important musical concepts whilst having fun together! |
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Baby band£4.50 Toddler Troupe £5 per session (payable termly) |
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Fixed term session |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Perform
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| Contact Name:
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Amy Griffiths |
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02072559138 |
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pr@perform.org.uk |
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Various locations |
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Perform is a new type of drama school. Using a unique mix of drama, dance and singing, we aim to bring out every child's true potential. Our experienced teachers will focus on your child's enthusiasm and engagement in the activities, encouraging confidence, concentration and awareness of what they can achieve. |
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free |
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N/A |
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No |
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No |
Pitter Patter Music
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| Contact Name:
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Vicky Arlidge |
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07790203487 |
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info@pitterpattermusic.co.uk |
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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) |
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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 |
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No |
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Yes |
Sarah's Little Stars BABY THEATRE
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Sarah |
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07968 178621 |
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sarahwilliams129@btinternet.com |
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Abbey Theatre (by Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2LD |
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Baby Theatre is a fun and stimulating class for babies from newborn up to eighteen months. Classes are run by Sarah, an experienced drama, dance and music teacher and local mum. Classes include: * Music and live singing * Movement and fun for baby and all * Sing-a-long songs & nursery rhymes * Brightly coloured puppets to bring the songs to life and interact with your baby * Rhythm and percussion for everyone * Story time for developing imagination * Creative stimulation for the senses. The class takes place on Mondays from 3-4pm. Refreshments are provided for free. |
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£4 |
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Drop in session |
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No |
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Yes |
Tick Tock Music St.Albans
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| Contact Name:
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Abi Cowland |
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07933 153054 |
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abiticktock@Yahoo.co.uk |
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Mon 9.45 & 11.00 St Pauls church hall, Blandford Rd, Tue 9.30 Sandridge sports hall, Wed 9.45 Scout hut Chene drive, Thurs 9.45 & 10.45 St Michael's Church hall, St Michael's St |
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Tick Tock is one of the country's longest established Pre-School music groups and performs several lively educational entertainment shows a week for children aged 6 months to 5 years. With live keyboard and songs linked by amusing play acting scenes, full of colourful costumes, props and puppets. |
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£5.00 per session |
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Fixed term session |
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No |
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Yes |
Young Music Makers
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| Contact Name:
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Elspeth Jackman |
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01727 862749 |
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EMJackman@talktalk.net |
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Homewood Road United Reform Church, St.Albans |
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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 |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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