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May to October 2010

Cover Photograph by Maria Murray Photographywww.mariamurrayblog.co.uk

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3 The Family Grapevine Tel: 01883 330 890 Email: [email protected]

Dance and DramaAct Drama Classes, Streatham, Clapham, 07976 873161

Debutots, 020 8672 5963

Elite School of dance & drama, 07946 038168

Esta Theatre School, 020 8741 2843

Fancy Footwork, Wandsworth, 0845 094 1774

Funky Moves, 07810 431101

Pop and Stage academy, 020 7738 1947

StageCoach Theatre Arts School, Batt ersea 020 8946 2986

Allsorts Drama, Putney, 020 8969 3249

Batt ersea Arts Centre, 020 7223 2223

Briti sh Ballet Organizati on, 2yrs+,Inc.Tap,Modern,Jazz,Barnes, 0208 748 1241

Children’s Discovery Centre, Drama Club, Tooti ng, 020 8767 4551

Dance Stars, 2+ 07753 748819

Eddie Catz, Toddler Dance Classes Putney, 0845 201 1268

Five Stars School Of Dancing, Balham, 020 8673 6488

Funky Moves Kids, 07810 431101

Get acti ve with Hi-5 dance Classes, All Area’s 4-6yrs, 01865 739048

Helen O’grady Drama Academy, Putney, Balham, Clapham, 020 8255 4090

Helen O’grady Drama Academy, Streatham, Southfi elds, 020 8255 4090

It’s A Kids Thing, Ballet 2-7yrs Earlsfi eld, 020 8739 0909

It’s A Kids Thing, Mini Disco all ages Earlsfi eld, 020 8739 0909

Jean Winkler Dance Studios, Wandsworth, 020 8874 2142

Kingston Vale Dance Academy, Ballet,

Modern, Tap, 020 8579 4652

Litt le Dancers, 020 8255 9237

Litt le Magic Train, 18months-7yrs,

Streatham, 01865 739048

Perform, Kingston, Barnes,

Wandsworth, Clapham & Batt ersea,

0845 4004000

Pleasing Dance School of Ballet,

Batt ersea, Earlsfi eld., 020 7722 1829

Red Dot Drama, Tooti ng 7-10Yrs,

020 8542 5700

Russian Ballet and Russian Workout,

Clapham, 020 7498 0498

Safrey Academy of Performing

Arts Dance Classes, Streatham,

020 8664 6676

Southfi elds School of Ballet,

020 8835 0939

Spring School Of Ballet, Clapham, 2 yrs

6 Mths +, 01276 709393

StageCoach Theatre Arts School,

Batt ersea 020 8946 2986

StageCoach Theatre Arts School,

Putney, 020 7631 5378

Streatham School of Dance,

20 8857 4206

The Garage Studio, Ballet, Barnes,

020 8878 0556

The Spring School of Ballet, Clapham,

0845 0942797

The Susan Handy School of

Dancing, Tap & Ballet, East

Sheen, 01753 542672

Theatrebugs,Balham, Barnes,

Clapham, Kingston , 3.5years-8 years

02073502995

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Welcome to our May to October, Performing Arts editi on of the Family Grapevine. As well as all our usual local informati on we have lots of dance and drama school listed below and more on page 6 and 7.

We rely on your feedback so please let us know if any informati on is out of date or if you would like to see anything in future issues.

Email: [email protected]

If you would like to know more about adverti sing contact Justi ne on [email protected] or telephone 01883 330890.

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Safety

Child & Family WelfareAction for Sick Children, 020 7843 6444

Childline, tel 0800 1111

Children’s Legal Centre, 30 mins free advice from lawyers, tel 0845 345 4345

Gingerbread, advice and support for lone parents, tel 0800 018 4318

Marriage Care, tel 0845 660 6000

NSPCC, tel 0808 800 5000

Re-Unite International, tel 01162 556234

St Johns Ambulance, tel 020 7258 7014

Youth ServicesRelaTeen, counsellors for 11-18yrs, tel 020 8549 3318

The Magic Roundabout, advice for 12-20yrs, tel 020 8974 9252

One Parent FamiliesGingerbread, advice and support for lone parents, tel 0800 018 4318

Fostering & AdoptionNational Fostering Agency, tel 01895 200300

Child & Family HealthThe Asthma Society, local contact, tel 020 8942 7764

Special Needs & Learning Diffi cultiesBruce Picton, educational Psychologist, tel 020 8943 0253

Disabled Children’s Information and Advice Service, 020 8934 6378

Cope Consultants, 020 8763 1707

The New Learning Centre, tel 020 7794 0321

Wandsworth Hearing Impaired Service, tel 020 8673 7564

Toy LibrariesMortlake Under 5’s Toy Library, tel 020 8876 7294

National association of Toy and Leisure Libraries, tel 0207 255 4616

Wandsworth Primary Play Association, tel 020 8767 3888

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Never too young to experience the magic of ballet!Aft er weeks of perfecti ng their twirls, running on their ti p-toes and jumping to the music the litt le dancers at Twinkle Toes Ballet performed to proud family and friends at their end of term show.

“It was so wonderful to fi nd a ballet class that is so fun for the children. I only wish that I was 3 again and could join myself! (Danielle Perfect, Mother of Lily age 3)

Twinkle Toes Ballet was set up by former Royal Ballet School graduate and qualifi ed dance teacher Jessica Williams to provide fun and interacti ve classes for pre-school children. There are a lot of stories, games and simple acti ons the children can copy. Most importantly Twinkle Toes Ballet classes are about having fun, making friends and moving to the music!

Weekly classes in PUTNEY & RICHMOND start from 18 months old. Plus, Ballet Parti es, Summer Schools and Mummy & Baby courses available. For a FREE taster ballet class contact: [email protected] / 07813 741 189

Education in Stage and Theatre Arts (ESTA) the Saturday Drama School based in Chiswick goes from strength to strength! The school was started by international casting director

and award winning TV producer Esta Charkham and is

now in it’s ninth year.

After it’s big production of Guys and Dolls Jnr this May

the school is embarking on another three of it’s hugely

popular summer courses, which will be held at Dukes

Meadow Community Association in July and August.

ESTA has been running summer courses for the past

7 years and children from all over the world as well as

West London return annually to take part in the fi ve days

which culminates in a show for friends and family!

For info and applications go to - www.estatheatreschool.com

Performing Arts

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Performing Arts

Att ending drama classes is a great way to build confi dence in children. Working in a team, being part of a creati ve project and then

enjoying the performance itself helps to create a well-rounded child that is able to speak confi dently. Being part of this process is very

rewarding.

If your child is interested in getti ng involved in theatre, here are a few things to keep in mind:

Theatre is not just for the outgoing. There are many ways for children to parti cipate even if they’re afraid of the spotlight. Your child

can play an ensemble role – a face in the crowd or a voice in chorus – which gives him stage ti me without the pressure. If she never,

ever wants to be on stage, fi nd out about backstage crew positi ons – building the sets, controlling the lights, managing the costumes.

Be prepared for a ti me commitment. A producti on is a lot of work, and your child will have to att end lots of rehearsals. Make room in

your schedule – once your child is in the show, practi ce isn’t really an “opti onal” acti vity.

Keep your perspecti ve – and help your child keep hers. One of drama’s greatest gift s is that it forces children to work together as a

team, even if they don’t know or like each other. Your child needs to see herself as part of something bigger than herself, which means

showing up for rehearsals even when she’d rather do something else, and being gracious to her “teammates” – especially if she’s the

star of the show.

Get involved. The typical drama teacher’s responsibiliti es would be divided between fi ve or six diff erent people in the professional

theatre world. Any help you off er will be greatly appreciated, whether you donate goods, build sets, sew costumes, or hand out

programs during the performance.

“DRAMA CLASSES HELP CREATE WELL-ROUNDED CHILDREN”

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Performing Arts

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Party Time

Hall HireBedford Park Hotel, Streatham, 020 8769 2836

Bonnington Centre, Battersea, 020 7820 7466

Clapham Community Project, 020 7720 8731

Clapham Leisure Centre, 020 7926 0700

Contact Centre, Clapham, 020 8675 9929

Holy Trinity Church, Clapham, 020 7627 0941

Immanuel Church Hall, Streatham, 020 8679 6888

Mount Earl & Adare Tenants Association, Streatham, 020 8677 5581

North Clapham Community Association, Clapham, 020 7622 3269

Richardson Hall, Streatham, 020 8769 5415

Shene Sports and Fitness Centre, 020 8878 7578

St Paul’s Community Centre, Clapham, 020 7622 2128

Streatham Leisure Centre, 020 7926 6744

Streatham Utd Reformed Church, Streatham, 020 8769 3924

Streatham Youth Centre, 020 8769 5884

Sun, Clapham, tel 020 7622 4980

Wilditch Community Centre, Battersea, tel 020 8871 8172

William Wilberforce Community, Clapham, 020 7627 0941

Party VenuesAmazing Amphibious Adventure, 020 7928 3132

Arty Animals, 4-11 yrs, Tooting and Wandsworth., 020 8675 9615

Aspire Centre, Wandsworth, 0208 870 6474

Balham Leisure Centre, 020 8772 9577

Children’s Parties at Central London Golf, 020 8871 0485

CoffeeandCrayons, 020 3080 1050

Eddie Catz, Putney, 0845 201 1268

Environment Centre, fun activity for children, Wandsworth, 07957 525461

Playball GB Ltd, 07717 721231

Puppet Planet, Wandsworth, 020 7627 0111


Spencer Club, Earlsfi eld, 020 8874 2717

The Art Yard, East Sheen, 020 8878 1336

The Little Gym, Wandsworth, tel 020 8874 6567

Tooting Leisure Centre, 020 8333 7555

Wandle Recreation Centre, Wandsworth, tel 020 8871 1149

Wilditch Community Centre, Battersea, tel 020 8871 8172

Party SuppliesBalloon and Kite, Wandsworth, tel 020 8946 5962

Balloon Time, tel 020 8385 1000

Balloon Works, balloons for all occasions, Kew, tel 020 8948 8157

Birthday Dreams, Cakes and Party bags, tel 020 7700 2525

Bougie Magique, magic birthday candles, tel 07815 786922

Bounce-a-lot Bouncy Castle, Kingston, tel 020 8336 1116

Bump, Bounce, Ride, Slide, tel 020 8395 9902

Cakes 4 Fun, tel 020 8785 9039

Dee-light cakes, tel 07734 207728

Jack and Flo, Party and celebration cakes, tel 07779 121503

Jag Balloons, tel 020 8672 6421

Junior Geo, fantastic mineral and fossil party bags, tel 020 8772 8770

Lily’s Novelty Cakes, l 020 8640 9149

Party Superstoreswww.partsuperstores.com020 8770 0154

Pinata Party, tel 020 7622 9577

Pop-a-Popalicious, party food, tel 020 8291 5171

Premier Collections, balloons for all occasions, Streatham, tel 020 8769 7140

Sparkles childrens, Party catering, tel 020 8549 2561

Spur steak and grill, www.spursteakranches.nl

The Children’s Bouncy Castle Company, tel 020 8873 6889

The Party Shop, Wandsworth, tel 020 8875 0445

The Village Card & Balloon Shop, Streatham, tel 020 8679 1845

Party EntertainersAct Drama Classes, Streatham, Clapham, tel 07976 873161

Adamant, for under 8’s, tel 020 8959 1045

Alakazoo Party Productions, tel 020 8579 7999

Amanda’s Action Kids, tel 020 8578 0234

Amazing Children’s Parties, fully guaranteed, tel 0800 0188118

Angel Faces, face painting, balloons, magical entertainment, tel 01932 781954

Arty Animals, 4-11 yrs, Tooting and Wandsworth., tel 020 8675 9615

Arty Party, 5-16yrs, All Areas, tel 020 8675 7055

Birthday Dreams, Girls and boys 3-12 Yrs, tel 020 7700 2525

Boo Boo, The Children’s Entertainer, tel 020 7727 3817

Boogie Mites, 0208 6539394

Bruno Bears party Fun, Puppet show and Games, 4-7Yrs, tel 020 8876 8969

Captain Cutlass pirate, Puppets, parachutes & Discos 3-12yrs, tel 020 8677 1667

Caterpillar Music, 020 8286 3754

Cat’s Grin Theatre Company, for parties and schools, 4-11yrs, tel 01932 867698

Charlie Farley, tel 020 8395 7929

Cookie Crumbles, Cooking Parties 5-16yrs, tel 0845 601 4173

Crazy Chris, magic, juggling, discos, tel 01784 453192

Face Painting Artist, 020 8677 4193

Face Painting with Wendy, tel 020 8870 8243

Fizztastic, Magic Parties, 3 Yrs +, tel 020 8397 5674

Football Parties, tel 07977 311478

Foxy The Funky Magic Genie, tel 020 7692 5664

Froggle the Clown, parties for all ages, tel 0845 0504509

Funky Moves Kids, 07810 431101

Glitterbug, 18mths+, Putney, tel 07951 724045

Hot Hire, Fire Engine Party, tel 07947 028899

Impeyan Productions, animal encounter shows 4Yrs+, tel 01992 446211

James The Magician, 020 8763 1995

Jolly Roger, 0208 546 7985

Jolly Dolly’s Magic and Disco Parties 4-8yrs, tel 01932 222432

Jumping Beans, Fun parties for under 6Yrs, tel 020 8287 3402

Lisa The Disco Diva, 020 8898 5622

Little Blisters, tel 0208 392 9093

Little Gym, Wandsworth, tel 0208 874 6567

Little Gym, Hampton Hill, tel 0208 977 0099

Magic Mirror Face Painting, Streatham, tel 020 8764 8986

MBK Dance and Entertainment, 2yrs+, tel 020 8664 6676.

Michael Paul, Magician, tel 020 8657 4245

Mini Makeovers, 020 8398 0107

Mollie Whoopie, 020 7261 9091

Mr Squash, 2-6yrs, 020 8808 1415

Mr Trickey, Magic, Balloons, Disco, Comedy, 020 8337 7746

Nippers ‘N’ Nosh, 07818 222001

Party Workshops Jewellery & Hair Accessories, 07921 353017

Playball GB Ltd, 07717 721231

Popstar Parties, 01932 782588

Puppet Planet, Wandsworth, tel 020 7627 0111

Science Wizards, fun, science parties, 08456 521215

Smarty Paints, Pottery Paining Parties, 0208 772 8702

Soap and Bubble, Fun soap-making parties for girls, tel 020 8402 7565

Suzbags O’Fun, tel 01276 453925

That Bus Parties, under 6yrs, tel 020 8540 4226

The Bertie & Boo Theatre Co, tel 020 7326 4031

The Safray Academy of Performing arts, Streatham, tel 020 8664 6676.

Three Wishes Parties, tel 07967 338295

Tin Pan Annie Music, 020 8670 0644

Twizzle Parties, tel 020 8789 3232

Walligog the Wizard, games and magic, 3 yrs+, 0118 973 073.

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My Dad’s Hands by David Kett ler

Bedti me came, we were sett ling down, I was holding one of my lads. As I grasped him so ti ght, I saw a strange sight: My hands. . .they looked like my dad’s! I remember them well, those old gnarled hooks, there was always a cracked nail or two. And thanks to a hammer that strayed from its mark, his thumb was a beauti ful blue! They were rough, I remember, incredibly tough, as strong as a carpenter’s vice. But holding a scared litt le boy at night, they seemed to me awfully nice! The sight of those hands - how impressive it was in the eyes of his litt le boy. Other dads’ hands were cleaner, it seemed (the eff ects of their offi ce employ). I gave litt le thought in my formati ve years of the reason for Dad’s raspy mitt s: The love in the toil, the dirt and the oil, rusty plumbing that gave those hands fi ts! Thinking back, misty-eyed, and thinking ahead, when one day my ti me is done. The torch of love in my own wrinkled hands will pass on to the hands of my son. I don’t mind the bruises, the scars here and there or the hammer that just seemed to slip. I want most of all when my son takes my hand, to feel that love lies in the grip.

Don’t forget Father’s Day - June 20th

Activities for BabiesBea’s Baby Music, Babies - 6 yesr, 020 8670 9378

Gymboree, Wandsworth, tel 020 8870 0011

Latino Bambino, keep fi t and bond with your baby whilst dancing to Latin Rythms, 07961 838349

Sign and Bond, 020 8673 7564.

Sing And Sign, Wandsworth & Southfi elds., tel 020 8755 2885

Tinytalk, Battersea & Clapham, tel 07973 864843

Antenatal & Postnatal Batterseayoga, Postnatal and Mother and Baby Yoga classes, Battersea and Clapham, tel : 0707 978 7995 or 07771 687 128

Melody Mackeown, Natural Nutrition, provides nutritional, supplement and diagnostic test-ing for expectant and postnatal mums and babies. 020 8871 9483www.naturalnutrition.uk.com.

Sophie Bigstocke Baby Massage, all areas, tel 07971 565437

Sue Lewis, Women’s Health Phys-io, 1 to 1 appointments, prepa-ration classes day or evenings, postnatal exercise with creche, 020 8946 8561

The Vitality Centre, baby massage and cranial therapy, SW18, tel 020 8871 4677

Vie Health Baby Massage, group and 1-1 classes, tel 07951 573 928

BabiesEmily McLennan, Doula, 07891 430964

La Leche League, 0845 1202918

Newborn Know How, advice for new and expectant mums, tel 07961 48817

Night Nannies overnight mater-nity care for newborns 0207 731 6168

Melody Mackeown, Natural Nutrition, 020 8871 9483www.naturalnutrition.uk.com.

Baby EquipmentBlooming marvellous, Wands-worth, 020 8767 3690

Breastfeeding Butterfl y, 020 8395 5262

JoJo Maman bebe, Putney, tel 020 8780 5165

Nappy Valley, for nearly new baby equipment, tel 0560 234 2992

Thruppeny Bits, breastfeeding cushions www.thrupennybits.co.uk

Baby Massage & Cranial TherapyAngela Yates Baby Massage, Wandsworth, tel 020 7573 5264

Baby Massage,Barnes, tel 020 8876 9897

Baby Steps, fi rst Aid, Baby Massage and Weaning courses at home and at local venues. 07796 942771

Camilla Plows Baby Massage, Battersea, tel 020 7350 2228

Certifi ed Infant Massage Instructor, tel 07929 207 799

Chiropractic Care For Everyone, Barnes, tel 020 8878 7887


Eddie Catz, Putney, 0845 201 1268

Physio For All, Battersea, 020 7228 2714

ExerciseAround Birth, postnatal, mother and baby yoga, tel 020 7274 3968

Batterseayoga, Postnatal and Mother and Baby Yoga classes, Battersea and Clapham, 0707 978 7995 or 07771 687 128

Bodyfl ow, Pilates and Yoga in your own home, tel 020 7736 0017

Mum2b Ltd, personal home trainer, tel 07814 004501

Newborn Fitness, 07884 497828

No More Excuses, 700 340 1287

Pilates Classes, 020 7223 3039

Pushbabies, Barnes, 020 8563 9704

Sue Lewis, Women’s Health Physio, postnatal exercise and

Pilates classes for Pelvic core, 020 8946 8561

The Vitality Centre, Yoga & Pilates for new mums, 020 8871 4677.

Maternity Services and EquipmentAngela Yates postnatal discussions, Wandsworth, tel 020 7573 5264

Around Birth antenatal and Post-natal classes, tel 020 7274 3968

Batterseayoga Birth Preparation workshops, Partners Workshops across Battersea and Clapham, 0707 978 7995 or 07771 687 128

Bodyfl ow, Birth Doulas, tel 020 7736 0017

HypnoBirthing, Southfi elds, Clapham, tel 020 8397 1629.

Natural Mother, complimen-tary therapies for pregnancy, tel 07092 202020

Pembroke Maternity Nurses Serv-ice, tel 020 8241 6147

Perfectly Happy People www.thebabycatalogue.com, 0844 826 4200

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Babies / Photography

LibrariesAlvering Library, 020 8871 6398

Balham Library, tel 020 8871 7195

Battersea Library, 020 8871 7466

Battersea Park Library, 020 8871 7468

Clapham Library, 020 7926 0717

Earlsfi eld Library, 020 8871 6389Northcote Library, 020 8871 7469Putney Library, 020 8871 7090Streatham Library, 020 7926 6768Tooting Library, 020 8871 7175West Hill Library, 020 8871 6386York Gardens Library, 020 8871 7471

Soft Play AreasBalham Leisure Centre, tel 020 8772 9577Coff eeandCrayons, 020 3080 1050Eddie Catz, tel 0845 201 1268It’s A Kids Thing, Earlsfi eld, tel 020 8739 0909Latchmere Leisure Centre, Batt ersea, tel 020 7207 8004Wandle Recreati on Centre, Wandsworth, tel 020 8871 1149

Private Midwife, 020 7580 4912

The Awareness Centre, Antenatal classes, 020 8673 4545

The Awareness Centre, Midwifery Care and Birth centre, tel 020 8673 4545

The Birth Centre Ltd, Tooting, tel 020 7498 2322

The Vitality Centre, Hypnobirthing, SW18, tel 020 8871 4677.

The Vitality Centre, pregnancy massage, SW18, 020 8871 4677

NappiesThe Natural Baby Company, tel 01983 810925

Parenting Courses & SupportEducational Links, Accredited childcare and parenting course, tel 0870 919 3680

Parentwell, advice for parents of new ba-bies, tel 0131 647 6745

Put YOU back into your life - Workshops for parents in Clapham, Battersea and Earls-fi eld, 020 8772 7808

Riverside training company, Accredited childcare training., tel 020 7374 6363

Sue Lewis, Women’s Health Physio, chat and exercise with staffed baby creche, 020 8946 8561

The Parent Practice, parenting courses, Balham & Putney, tel 020 8673 3444

The Vitality Centre, 020 8871 4677

Maternity WearBlooming marvellous, Wandsworth, tel 020 8767 3690

Jo Jo Maman Bebe, Battersea, tel 020 7228 0322

JoJo Maman bebe, Putney, tel 020 8780 5165

Pretty Pregnant, 020 7924 4850

To advertise please call Justine

on 01883 330890

or email [email protected]

Toddlers Monday amActi vity Morning, Barnes, 020 8563 2301

Alton Children’s Centre, Roehampton, 020 8789 7881

Balham Bapti st Church, 10-11.30am, tel 020 8265 6626

Carer and Toddler Group, 10.00-12.00noon, tel 020 8672 8387

Coronati on Gardens, 9.00-11.15am, tel 020 8875 0424

Furzedown Family Centre and Toddler Group, tel 020 8672 6924

Garfi eld Community Centre, Batt ersea, 0-4yrs, tel 020 7223 8220

Mortlake Hall Playcentre, tel 020 8878 8780

St Thomas-a-Becket Church, Wandsworth, tel 020 8874 1818

Teddy’s Mother and Baby Group, Mortlake, tel 080 8876 6521

Toddlers Monday pmAllsorts Playgroup, 1.30-3.15pm, Streatham, tel 020 8677 5376

Toddlers Tuesday amAlton Children’s Centre, Roehampton, tel 020 8789 7881


Carer and Toddler Group, 10.00-12.00am, tel 020 8672 8387

Coronati on Gardens, 9.00-11.15am, tel 020 8875 0424

Fun 4 Tots, 10-12 noon, Batt ersea, tel 020 7978 5193



Kitson Kids, Barnes, 020 8644 7819

Litt le Angels Toddler Group, East Sheen, tel 020 8876 2321


Parkside Christi an Fellowship, East Sheen, tel 020 8878 7252

Play House, Streatham, 10.00-11.30am, tel 020 8769 5415

St Boniface Church, Tooti ng, 10.00-12noon, tel 020 8672 2345

St Stephens Church, Balham, 9.45-11.30am, 0-5yrs, tel 020 8675 5086


West Side Church, Wandsworth, 10.00-12pm, tel 020 8877 3945

Toddlers Tuesday pmParent & Toddler Group, SW15, tel 020 8392 8850

Post Natal Support Group, Barnes, tel 020 8878 6488

Smarty Paints Clapham, 1-3pm, U5’s, 0208 772 8702

Toddlers Wednesday amActi vity Morning, Barnes, tel 020 8563 2301

Alton Children’s Centre, Roehampton 9.30-12noon, tel 020 8789 7881


Broomwood Methodist Church, Batt ersea, tel 020 7924 1145

Carer and Toddler Group, 10.00-12.00am, tel 020 8672 8387

Coronati on Gardens Mother and Toddler Group, tel 020 8875 0424



Library Play sessions:-9:30-11:15 am 020 8767 3888.


Peeps, York Gardens One O’Clock Centre, Batt ersea, 0-5 yrs, tel 020 7738 0889

St Barnabas, Southfi elds, 9.45-11.45am, tel 020 8874 4698

St Stephens Church, Balham, 10.00-11.30am, 0-1Yr, tel 020 8675 5086

Tooti ng Juncti on Bapti st Church, 9.30-12.00., tel 020 8672 4044

Wandsworth Welcare Parent & Children Drop in Service, tel 020 8767 1020


Toddlers Wednesday pmAllsorts Playgroup, 1.30-3.15pm, Streatham, tel 020 8677 5376

The Launch Pad 3pm-4.30pm Wandsworth, tel 020 8877 9554

Toddlers Thursday amAlton Children’s Centre, Roehampton tel 020 8789 7881

Anchor Parents and Tots, 9.30-11.45am, tel 020 8870 4389





Jelly Tots, Balham, 9.45-11.45am, 1-4yrs, tel 020 8675 5086

Library Play sessions:-9:30-11:15 am 020 8767 38


Parent & Toddler Group, SW15, tel 020 8392 8850

Parkside Christi an Fellowship, East Sheen, tel 020 8878 7252

Southfi elds Bapti st Church, 9.45- 11.30am, tel 020 8870 0309

St Barnabas Playgroup Parent and Toddler, tel 020 8874 4698


Toddlers, Church of the Ascension, Balham, tel 020 8675 8626


Toddlers Thursday pmTooti ng Methodist Church, 07833 690463

Smarty Paints Clapham, 1-3pm, U5’s 0208 772 8702

Toddlers Friday amActi vity Morning, Barnes, tel 020 8563 2301

Alton Children’s Centre, Roehampton, tel 020 8789 7881

Anchor Parents and Tots, 9.30-11.45am, tel 020 8870 4389

Babies and Toddler Group, Batt ersea, 0-3yrs, tel 020 8874 4214


Broomwood Methodist Church, Batt ersea, tel 020 7924 1145



Kitson Kids, Barnes, tel 020 8644 7819


NCT Tooti ng Tinies, Beechcroft Rd, 9.30-11am, tel 020 8543 6880

St Stephens Church, Balham, 9.45-11.45am, 1-4yrs, tel 020 8675 5086

Super Mums, Vineyard Centre, Roehampton tel 020 8336 1734

Toddlers

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Toothcare

1. Visit the denti st regularly

Children need dental visits more oft en than adults as milk teeth are smaller and have thinner enamel than permanent teeth, so decay can spread very quickly.

2. Diet

Reducing sugar in your child's diet is the best way to prevent tooth decay. However, it's how oft en your child eats sugar or drinks (rather than how much) that is important.

Keep squashes, fi zzy drinks, natural fruit juices, sweets and cakes to a minimum. Don't give your child sugary foods and drinks as snacks between meals or before bedti me.

Fruit contains acids, which can cause decay if eaten in large amounts. You can help to protect your child's teeth against erosion by fi nishing a meal with an alkaline food such as milk or cheese.

Older children can chew sugar-free gum aft er meals, especially containing Xylitol, as this helps prevent tooth decay.

3. ToothbrushingYou should start cleaning your child's teeth as soon as they come through the gums. There are special toothbrushes for babies.

Make toothbrushing a regular acti vity, aft er breakfast and before bedti me, so that it becomes part of your child's daily routi ne. Don't brush for one hour aft er eati ng or drinking anything acidic.

When your child is about seven years old, teach him/her how to brush his/her own teeth, using a gentle, circular moti on and fl uoride toothpaste. You should supervise your child while he/she is learning to brush his/her teeth.

Disclosing tablets are small pills that, if chewed for 30 seconds, turn plaque a bright colour. This can help you show your child any areas that have been missed when brushing.

4. ToothpasteMost toothpaste contains a mineral called fl uoride, which strengthens the tooth enamel making it more resistant to decay.

However, too much fl uoride in young children

can result in a spott ed appearance on their permanent teeth.

The amount of fl uoride in diff erent brands of toothpaste varies. Ask your denti st which is the best toothpaste for your child.

If your child is less than two years old, only use a smear of toothpaste. Aft er that, use an amount about the size of a small pea.

5. Fissure sealantsSome children have very deep fi ssures (crevices) in their permanent back teeth, which can be diffi cult to keep clean. These fi ssures can be sealed with a resin fi lm to protect the surface from decay.

Fissure sealants are quick and painless to apply. The denti st cleans the tooth with a special acid, then washes and dries it. The resin is then painted on to the tooth and hardened with a bright, blue light.

Fissure sealants can last for several years but regular visits to the denti st are needed to check that they haven't worn through. Children with fi ssure sealants sti ll need to brush their teeth with fl uoride toothpaste.

How can I protect my child’s teeth?

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Childcare

Nannies and Au PairsAbbeville Nannies, tel 020 7627 3352

ABC Au Pairs, 020 8771 1918

Absolutely Au Pairs, Au Pair Agency, tel 020 8835 8594

Aft er School Nannies, tel 020 8871 2211

Alice Nannies, tel 01959 547099

Annies Nannies Worldwide, tel 0870 0132944

A-One AU-Pairs and Nannies, tel 01590 689496

Applejack Nannies Ltd, tel 020 8878 5778/9181

Aupair Search, tel 01787 463318

BB’s Au Pairs and Nannies, tel 020 8480 9461

Childcare Internati onal Ltd, tel 020 8906 3116

Childhood Nannies, 020 8874 3554

Choices in Childcare, 07788 974678

Eden Childcare, tel 0845 128 4279

Elite Aupairs, tel 0845 8675220

Elite Nannies, tel 020 7801 0061

ELT, student help, 0207 622 7254

Everyday Angels, Special Needs Care, tel 020 8785 5600

Hullabaloo Kids, tel 020 8785 0415

Hungarian Au Pair Agency, tel 020 8399 8663

Jennifer Lawrence, Nanny Agency, tel 020 7386 9482

Just Help, temp and permanent nannies & au pairs, tel 01460 30775

Larah Au-Pairs, help with housework and childcare, EST 1984, tel 01932 341704

Mad Help Nanny agency, 020 7207 5525

Millennium Aupairs and Nannies, tel 020 8241 9752

Minitots, 07810 771940

Nannies In London, 020 8785 5755

Nannies Unlimited, 020 8788 9640

Nanny Avenue, tel 020 87044894

Nanny Pay, tel 01737 360803

Nannysharing Made Easier,

tel 020 8677 3015

Night Nannies overnight maternity

care for newborns 0207 731 6168

Occasional and Permanent Nannies, tel 020 7225 1555

Peek a Boo Childcare, 020 7778 0720

Peter Pan Aupairs, 0800 980 9696

Plati num Maternity Services, tel 020 8673 5771

Riverside Childcare, 020 7374 6363

Stellas Nannies, 020 644 8742

Taxing Nannies, Nanny Payroll

Service, tel 020 8882 6847

TLC Nannies, 01737 850 212

The London Nanny Company, tel 020 7368 1603

The Nannysharers, 020 8789 9556

Tinies, tel 0208 642 8866

TLC Nannies, 07788 974678

Wealden Nannies, South London, Surrey, Kent and East Sussex, 01883 382151

Childcare

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Out and About

After School ClubsAlton Children’s Centre, Roehampton, 020 8789 7881

Arndale Latchkey Project, 4-11 yrs, Wandsworth, 020 8870 2300

Arty Party Workshops, 5-16yrs, All Areas, 020 8675 7055

Bolingbroke After School Care Scheme, 3-11 yrs 11 Mths, tel 020 7228 1293

Brandlehow After-School Care Scheme, 020 8874 5429

Doddington Activity Centre, 5-11 yrs, Battersea, 020 8871 7633

Falconbrook Playcentre, 3-14yrs, Battersea, 020 8871 6348

Little Smurfs, Wandsworth, tel 020 8673 3413

Mayfi eld After School Club, tel 020 8788 8871

Mindlab, 4-11yrs Sheen, Barnes, Mortlake, Putney, tel 020 8974 5929

Riverbank Early Years, Putney 3-8 yrs, tel 020 8785 3046

Riversdale After School Care Scheme, 3-11 yrs, tel 020 8874 6904

Stitch Club, SWT, tel 020 876 8111

The Art Yard, East Sheen, tel 020 8878 1336

The Latin American School, Wandsworth, 5-8 yrs, 020 8654 6516

Places to VisitBattersea Park Zoo, 020 7924 5826

Environment Centre, fun activity for children, Wandsworth, tel 07957 525461

Imperial War Museum, Lambeth, tel 020 7416 5000

London Wetland Centre, tel 020 8409 4400

Wandsworth Museum, 020 8871 7074

Out of Area AttractionsBeaulieu National Motor Museum, Palace and Abbey, tel 01590 612 123

Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, Halland, 01825 840 573

Bocketts Farm Park, Leatherhead, tel 01372 363764

Diggerland, Kent, 08700 344437

Explosion! Museum Of Naval Firepower, tel 023 9250 5600

Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Kew, tel 020 8568 4757

Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Winter only, tel 0208 332 5655

Kiddi Karts, tel 01932 770770

London Aquarium, tel 020 7967 8000

Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, tel 020 8831 6000

Richmond Park, 2500 acres, with red and fallow deer, tel 020 8948 3209

Royal Armouries-Fort Nelson, Fareham, tel 01329 233734

Royal British Legion, tour the Poppy Factory, Richmond, tel 020 8940 3305

Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport, tel 02392 529217

The Golden Hinde, 08700 11 8700

The Look Out Discovery Centre, Science Fun, Bracknell, tel 01344 354400

The Royal Marines Museum, Southsea, tel 02392 819385

Father’s Day Tournament and World Cup GameTo celebrate Father’s Day, Eddie Catz in collaborati on with London

Mums would like to invite you to take part in a Table Football World Cup

and Air Hockey competi ti on. Kick off will be at 1pm with the tournament

fi nishing just in ti me to watch Italy v New Zealand at 3pm. There will be

prizes for the winners. 1pm - 3pm

3pm Football Italy vs New Zealand

Entries are limited so ti ckets must be purchased in advance.

The “Dad’s Ticket” is £5 and includes: Entry to Eddie Catz for DadComplimentary beer or glass of wine & nibbles for Dad, Daddy goodie bag with discount vouchers & cool stuff .

www.eddiecatz.com

Belleville Summer Fair Sat 26 June 2010 12-3pm

Belleville Primary School, Wakehurst Road, Batt ersea SW11 6PR

All welcome - Children FREE Adults 50p

Please go to www.belleville-school.org.uk/pta for more informa-ti on and details of our sponsors.

NEW... work and have on-site childcare

Third Door ( www.third-door.com) is a new business to be launched

in May in Wandsworth. It will offer fl exible workspace with on-site

childcare that you pay for on a pay-as-you-go basis, giving a lot more

fl exibility than normal childcare. Basically you book yourself a desk/

meeting room, you book your child a place in the crèche, for the hours/

days you need, and that’s it, the chance to work and still spend time

with your child. For parents who run their own businesses, freelance or

are able to work remotely some of the time, it gives them a chance to

combine work and spending time with their children.

Go to www.third-door.com for more information.

Stagecoach is getti ng ready for it’s exciti ng Summer Holiday Workshops

This year our musical will be ‘Hairspray’. The course runs from

26 - 30 July at Honeywell School. 9.30am - 12.30pm for 4 - 7

years (£125) and 10am - 4pm for 8 - 16 year olds (£155).

Book on-line at www.stagecoach.co.uk or call 020 8946 2986

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Daycare NurseriesAbacus Early Learning Centre, Streatham, 020 8677 9117

Abacus Early Learning Nursery, 020 8675 8093

Acti ve Learning Nurseries, 0800 081 1620

Anglo Spanish Day Nursery, Clapham, 020 7622 5599

Asquith Court Nursery, Putney, 020 8246 5611

Asquith Nursery, Batt ersea, 3mths-5 yrs, 020 7228 7008

Asquith Nursery, Putney, 020 8246 5622

Balham Preparatory Schl, 020 7675 7747

Blackshaw Nursery, Tooti ng, 3mths-5 yrs, 020 8672 4789

Blossomti me Montessori Nursery, Streatham, 020 7564 8295

Braeside Nursery, 020 8679 8954

Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd, Batt ersea, 3mths-5yrs, 020 7978 4457

Bringing Up Baby, Clapham, 020 7622 5552

Brocklebank Early Years Centre, Earlsfi eld, 020 8877 3875

Buff er Bears at Roehampton, 020 8788 1444

Busy Bee Nursery School, SW15, 020 8789 0132

Carmena Christi an Day Nursery, Streatham, 020 8677 8231

Childcare, Educati on and Welfare Services, Batt ersea., 020 7228 3652

Clapham Juncti on Nursery, 1-5 yrs, 020 7924 1267

Crescent 1 Kindergarten, Balham, 020 8767 5882

Daisies, Stockwell, 020 7738 8606

Derinton Road Children’s Centre, Tooti ng, 2yrs-5 yrs, 020 8672 7358

Doddington and Rollo Children’s Ctr, Batt ersea, 3mths-5yrs, 020 7627 2793

Early Learners Day Nursery, Streatham, 4mths-5yrs, 020 8764 8030

Eaton House The Manor Nursery, Clapham Common, 020 7924 6000

Ecole du Parc, Clapham, 020 8671 5287

Elm Park Nursery, Clapham, 020 8678 1990

Elm Park Nursery-Tooti ng Common, t020 8660 2538

Ethelburga Early Years, Batt ersea, 020 7924 3005

Evaline Day Nursery, Wandsworth, 020 8870 0966

Eveline Day Nursery School, Chillerton road Tooti ng, 020 8672 0501

Eveline Day Nursery School, Wandsworth, 020 8870 0699

Eveline Day Nursery, Tooti ng Bec. 020 8672 7549

Family Support Network Nursery, Streatham, tel 020 8835 9063

Fatemah Day Nursery, Streatham, tel 020 8765 0222

First Step Day Nursery, Streatham, 0-5yrs, tel 020 8696 7362

Happy Times Nursery, Batt ersea, tel 0800 652 2424

Heath Road Day Nursery, tel 020 7498 9324

Hillbrook Early Years Centre, Tooti ng, 3mths-5 yrs, tel 020 8682 9668

Horizons Day Nursery, Streatham, 3mths-5yrs, tel 020 8764 7372

Hummingbird Day Nursery, Batt ersea, 6mths-5 yrs, tel 020 7801 9296

Hyderi, SW16, tel 020 8696 9979

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, streatham, tel 020 8679 4009

Kids Unlimited Nursery, Batt ersea, tel 08458 500 222

Ladybird Nursery School, 020 8741 1155

L’Ecole Des Benjamins, Balham, 020 8673 8525

Litt le Bunnies, Earlsfi eld, 18mths-5 yrs, tel 020 8946 8330

Lochnivar Pre-School Play House, 2 yrs-5 yrs, Balham, tel 020 8675 5624

Magic Roundabout Day Nursery, Stockwell, 3mths-5yrs, tel 020 7498 1193

Magicmind Nursery and Pre-School, Clapham, 1-5yrs, tel 020 8674 5544

Maytree Nursery, Clapham, tel 020 8671 3298

Mini Stars Day Nursery, Streatham Hill, 6mths-5yrs, tel 020 8678 8600

Mont’s Day Nursery, Streatham Vale, tel 020 8764 4115

Mouse Hole Nursery School, Clapham, tel 01622 833331

Mouse House Nursery School, Batt ersea, 2-5 yrs, tel 020 7924 1893

Nighti ngales Nursery, 3mths-5 yrs, Balham, tel 020 8772 6056

Noddy’s Day Nursery, Putney & Southfi elds, tel 020 8785 9191.

Oak Tree Day Nursery, Streatham Hill, 0-5yrs, tel 020 8674 4844

Princess Christi an Nursery, Wandsworth, 020 8877 1135

Public and Commercial Services

Workplace Nursery, Batt ersea,

tel 020 7801 2833

Rainbow Day Nursery, Streatham,

2-5yrs, tel 020 8679 4235

Redford House Nursery, 0-5Yrs, Putney,

tel 020 8392 3310

Riverside Montessori Day Nursery,

SW15, tel 020 8780 9345

Rydevale Day Nursery, Balham,

18mths-5yrs, tel 020 8673 6633

Second Steps Nursery, Balham,

tel 020 8673 6817

South Thames Children’s Centre,

Wandsworth, tel 020 8918 7134

Sparkies Nursery School, Balham,

2-5yrs, tel 0793 926 8861

Springti me Day Nursery, Streatham,

tel 020 8677 7774

St Andrew’s RC Primary School Nursery

Class, Streatham, tel 020 8769 4980

St Olave’s Nursery, Streatham Vale,

6months-5yrs, tel 020 8679 0222

St Peter’s Children’ Centre, Batt ersea,

tel 020 7350 1818

Stepping Stones Early Learning

Centre, Balham, 3mths-5 yrs,

tel 020 8772 3510

Sti cky Fingers, Earlsfi eld,

tel 020 8871 9496

Sunnyhill Early Years Centre,

tel 020 8677 3750

Teddies Nursery, Balham,

tel 0800 9803801

Teddies Nursery, Southfi elds,

tel 0800 9803801

Teddies Nursery, Streatham,

tel 0800 9803801

Tender Links, Streatham, 0-5yrs,

tel 020 88677 1376

The Crescent Kindergartens,

Streatham, tel 020 8675 9659

The Gardens Nursery School, SW18,

tel 020 8871 9478

The Launch Pad Nursery School, 2-5yrs,

Wandsworth, tel 020 8877 9554

The Litt le Angels Day Nursery,

Streatham, 2-5yrs, tel 020 8241 0222

Wee Care Day Nursery, Tooti ng, 3

mths-4 yrs, tel 020 8767 5501

Working Mums Daycare, SW14,

tel 020 8392 9969

Yukon Day Nursery, 2 Yr-5yrs, Clapham,

tel 020 8675 8838

Day Care

PreschoolsAcacia Playgroup, New Malden, 2yrs 6Mths-5 yrs, tel 020 8949 2642

Allen Edwards Primary School Nursery Class, Clapham, 3-5 yrs, tel 020 7622 3985

Alphabet Nursery School, tel 020 8871 7473

Alton Community Playschool, tel 020 8780 9100

Ark on the Park Nursery School, SW4, tel 020 8673 5736

Ashburton Playgroup, Putney, tel 020 8785 4494

Asquith Court Pre-School & Nursery, Balham, tel 020 7622 3476

Asquith Nursery, Putney, tel 020 8246 5611

Bees Knees Nursery School, Priory Lane, Putney, tel 020 8876 1149

Bonneville Primary School Nursery Class, Clapham, 3-5 yrs, tel 020 8673 1183

Brandlehow, Putney, tel 020 8874 5429

Broomwood Montessori, SW11, tel 020 8673 2185

Busy Bee on the Bridge, Putney, tel 020 8780 3399

Chesterton Primary School Nursery Class, Battersea, 3-5 yrs, tel 020 7622 1619

Clapham Montessori, Clapham, tel 020 7498 8324

Clapham Park Pre-School, Clapham, 2 yrs 6mths-5yrs, tel 020 8674 3869

Crescent 2 Kindergarten, SW17, tel 020 8682 3020

Daisies, Stockwell, 3mths-5yrs, tel 020 7738 8606

Dolphin School Co-ed 4-11 yrs Battersea, Tel 020 7924 3472

Eardley Primary School Nursery Class, Streatham, tel 020 8769 6486

Eastwood Nursery, Wandsworth, tel 020 8876 3976

Four Seasons Nursery School, Tooting Bec Road, tel 020 8696 0102

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Day Care / Preschools

Graceland Nursery School, tel 020 8748 9188

Granton Primary School Nursery Class, tel 020 8764 6414

Gwendolen House Nursery School, Putney, tel 020 8704 1107

Head Start Montessori Nursery School, Tooting, tel 020 8947 7359

Heathbrook Primary School Nursery Class, Streatham, tel 020 7622 4101

Heathfi eld Pre-School, Streatham, 2yrs 6mths- 5yrs, tel 020 8664 6114

Hitherfi eld Primary School Nursery Class, Streatham, tel 020 8769 8428

Hurlingham School, Putney, tel 020 8874 7186

Immanuel & St Andrew CE Primary School Nursery Class, SW16, tel 020 8679 5005

John Burns Primary School Nursery Class, Battersea, 3-5 yrs, tel 020 7228 3857

Kings Acre Primary School Nursery Class, Clapham, 3-5 yrs, tel 020 7622 1208

Lark Hall Infants School Nursery Class, tel 020 7622 3820

Lewin Pre-School, Streatham, 2yrs 6mths-5yrs, tel 020 8677 9450

Little Fingers Community Nursery, Putney, tel 0208874 8649

Little Trees Nursery School, Streatham, 3-5yrs, tel 020 8674 5495

Lochnivar Pre-School Play House, 2 yrs-5 yrs, Balham, tel 020 8675 5624

Macaulay CofE Primary School Nursery Class, Clapham 3-5 yrs, tel 020 7622 1355

Magicmind Nursery and Pre-School, Clapham, 1-5yrs, tel 020 8674 5544

Noah’s Ark Nursery Schools, SW11, SW12 & SW18, 020 7924 3472

Melrose House Nursery School, Wandsworth, tel 020 8874 7769

Mini Me Montessori, SW11, tel 020 7622 7049

New Stepping Stones Playgoup, tel 020 8878 7029

Oaktree Nursery School, SW12, tel 020 8870 8441

Park Gardens Nursery School, Wandsworth, tel 020 8875 1277

Penwortham Primary School Nursery Class, Streatham, tel 020 8769 3949

Pixies Nursery School, 020 7720 7095

Playhouse Playgroup, Wandsworth, tel 020 8871 0347

Rainbow Nursery School (The Pavilion), tel 020 8546 0324

Ravenstone Primary School Nursery Class, Balham, 3-5 yrs, tel 020 8673 0594

Riverbank Early Years, Putney, tel 020 8785 3046

Rookstone Playgroup, Tooting, tel 020 8767 2019

Schoolroom Two, tel 020 8874 9305

Somerset Nursery School, tel 020 7223 5455

Shaftesbury Park Primary School, Wilditch Preschool Playgroup 2-5 yrs, Battersea, 07967 030 118

St Barnabas Playgroup, Southfi elds,, tel 020 8874 4698

St Bede’s RC Infant School Nursery Class, Balham, 3-5yrs, tel 020 8674 7292

St Mary Magdalen Montessori Nursery School, Mortlake, tel 020 8878 0756

St Mary’s Summerstown Montessori Nursery School, Tooting/Earlsfi eld/Wimbledon, tel: 020 8947 7359

To advertise please call Justine

on 01883 330890 or email

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Independent SchoolsBroomwood Hall School, Nursery and Prep School, Balham, Tel 020 8682 8800

Dolphin School, co-ed primary school, Battersea, tel 020 7924 3472

Eaton House The Manor Pre Prep School Boys, Clapham Common, tel 020 7924 6000

Emanuel School, secondary school, Battersea, tel 020 8870 4171

Eveline Day Nursery School, 3-11yrs Tooting, tel 020 8672 4673

Fairley House School, 0207 976 5456

Finton House School, Pre & prep School, Wandsworth, tel 020 8682 0921

Hornsby House School, Co-ed 4-11yrs Prep School, Balham, tel 020 8673 7573

Ibstock Place School, tel 020 8876 9991

Independent Schools Council Information Service, tel 020 7798 1560

Lion House School, SW15, tel 020 8780 9446

Northcote Lodge, Boys Prep School, 8-13yrs Wandsworth, tel 020 8682 8888

Park Hill School and Nursery, tel 020 8546 5496

St Benedicts, Ealing, 020 8862 2000

St Paul’s School, tel 020 8748 9162

Streatham and Clapham High School, 3-18 yrs, tel 020 8677 8400

Tower House School, tel 020 8876 332

Education

TutoringBest Private Tuiti on for 7-14 yrs. Literacy Numeracy Art, tel 0208 674 5530

Bruce Picton, Chartered educati onal Psychologist, tel 020 8943 0253

Children’s Discovery Centre, Learning Together, Tooti ng, tel 020 8767 4551

Expert Tutors, all subjects, tel 020 8578 3943

Fleet Tutors, tel 01737 774164

KipMcGrath tutoring, Hampton, 020 8977 0902, Sheen, 020 8878 8930

Kumon Centre, Maths & English in Clapham Common, tel 020 7924 7907

Kumon Centre, Maths & English in Earlsfi eld, tel 020 8947 8656

Kumon Centre, Maths & English in Southfi elds, tel 020 8879 1290

Kumon Centre, Maths & English in Tooti ng, tel 020 8646 6791

Kumon Centre, Maths & English in Upper Tooti ng, tel 020 8879 1290

Number Works’nwords, Wimbledon, tel 0208 543 7333

Number Works, Surbiton, tel 0208 399 1234

Private Tuiti on,5-12 yrs, tel 020 8834 7239

Language ClassesAlan Watkiss, Drum and Spanish Tuiti on, tel 020 8546 6311

English Language Training for Au-pairs and part ti me students, tel 020 7622 7254

Club Peti t Pierrot - Fun French in Wimbledon, Putney (at Eddie Catz) and Batt ersea/Clapham, 020 7385 5565

French & Spanish Tuiti on, tel 020 8946 4777

Le Club Frere Jacques, Barnes, tel 020 8343 2202

Le Club Tricolore, French Tutoring clubs, tel 020 7924 4649

Education InformationIndependent Schools Council Informati on Service, tel 020 7798 1560

Primary Home Educati on, Academic home assesment for parents, tel 01625 501899

Music TeachersIan Richards, professional musician and teacher, Batt ersea, 0207 223 1586

Melissa Sow, music therapist and piano teacher, 020 8788 7989

Mrs Rebecca Bennett , Surbiton, 5 yrs +, Violin, Viola to Grade 8+, Tel 020 8390 9400

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Fairley House SchoolFairley House is London’s leading day school for children with specifi c learning diffi culti es. Fairley House School was founded 27 years ago by Daphne Hamilton Fairley, a Speech and Language Therapist. At that ti me she was teaching dyslexics at home and she knew that what was needed was a school for dyslexic children. The school was offi cially opened by Princess Alexandra in 1982 with 20 pupils, and today that number has increased to 150.

We off er an educati on almost unique in that Educati onal Psychologists, with Speech, Language and Occupati onal Therapists are inte-grated into the school curriculum. We enjoy a central London locati on with excellent faciliti es such as a Science laboratory, art room and outdoor play space.

Fairley House addresses the diffi culti es of children between 5 and 14 with dyslexia and dyspraxia. Children’s learning styles have oft en not been catered for in their previous school, leading to failure and loss of confi dence, but Fairley House off ers them a ‘level playing fi eld’ where everyone has similar diffi culti es. Children receive a rich, sti mulati ng educati onal experience integrated with therapy and specialist teaching. Teaching is multi -sensory and children learn Science, Spelling, Geography and History through interesti ng, hands-on acti viti es. There is a staff : pupil rati o of 1: 3.5. The average stay is two to three years aft er which children return to mainstream school-ing with a new ‘can do’ atti tude.

Our teaching is diff erent. Children with specifi c learning diffi culti es benefi t form learning in a multi -sensory way. The negati ve side of dyslexia is so oft en emphasised but what of the strengths? We bring out pupils’ creati vity and the wonderful visual sense that many dyslexics possess if properly nurtured. Our exciti ng displays of art work and design technology projects are a feature of the school.

A full range of sport is available at Fairley House School, including touch rugby, football, netball, hockey and cricket. We use Batt ersea Park as well as the Queen Mother’s sports hall and swimming pool. We play fi xtures against other schools and our aft er school clubs include sailing and fencing.

At Fairley House our intenti on is to provide your son or daughter with an educati onal experience which rivals that of any mainstream independent school. We aim to develop children’s confi dence and self-esteem, enabling their talent and enthusiasm to grow and shine.

We emphasise the development of the whole child, helping him or her to gain confi dence and self-esteem through an encouraging and nurturing ethos. The children have opportuniti es to develop sound academic and social skills and to become independent. At Fairley House, everyone succeeds.

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Education

Arts and Crafts

Arty Animals, 4-11 yrs, Tooting and Wandsworth., 020 8682 0386


Chaos Art Club, Battersea & Clapham, 2yrs+, 020 8693 4621

Glitterbug, 18mths+, Putney, 07951 724045

Gymboree, Wandsworth, 020 8870 0011

Groovy Art Workshop 5 -11 yrs, 0844 357 9472

It’s A Kids Thing, Earlsfi eld, 020 8739 0909

Jax Art Studios, tel 07957 227954

Little Box, Big Box, Putney, 07914 913048

Little Brushes, Battersea, Putney, Earlsfi eld 1yr+, 07812 501395

Puppet Planet, Wandsworth, 020 7627 0111

Smarty Paints, Pottery Paining 0208 772 8702

Stitch Club, SWT, 020 876 8111

The Art Yard, East Sheen, 020 8878 1336

Athletics

Furzedown Recreation Centre, Upper Tooting., 020 8871 7171

Herne Hill Harriers Athletics Club, 020 8687 0386

Tooting Bec Athletics Track, 020 8871 7171

Football

Barnes Eagles Football Club, 020 8876 4020

Battersea Park-all weather sports ground, 020 8871 7535

Flaxman Leisure Centre, 020 7926 1054

Football Clubs, Upper Tooting, 8-14yrs, 020 8767 6542

Furzedown Recreation Centre, Upper Tooting, 020 8871 7171

Kiddikicks, under 5’s football skills, Sheen, 020 8948 8805

Little Kickers Ltd, for ages 2-4 yrs, all areas., 01235 833 854


SocaTots, Call for venues, Toddler-5Yrs, 020 8392 1221

Wandle Recreation Centre, Wandsworth, 020 8871 1149

Gymnastics and TrampolineClapham Leisure Centre, 020 7926 0700

Gymnastics, ADT College, Wandsworth, 01372 809 345

Gymnastics, Tooting Leisure Centre, 3-16yrs, 07703 599 558


The Little Gym, Wandsworth, 020 8874 6567


Spencer Club, Earlsfi eld, 020 8874 2717Martial ArtsCap Eira Brazilian Martial Art Classes, all areas, 07050 073737

Crouching Tiger Karate, 020 8332 1709

Judo, Shene Sports and Fitness Centre, 020 8878 7578

Karate, Shene Sports and Fitness Centre, 020 8878 7578

Kick boxing classes, Tooting & Norwood, 5-16Yrs, 07973 712236

Krav Maga,Battersea,Israeli Combative, 07961 09021

Tang Lung Combat Academy Family Martial Arts, Battersea, 020 7738 9833

Wing Chun Chinese Kung Fu, Battersea, Balham, 020 8653 8188

Yawara Martial Arts Club, Wandsworth, 07956 291064

Music GroupsBea’s Baby Music School, 6 months-6 years, Balham & Streatham, Putney and Chelsea, 020 8670 9378

C-Hear, several venues, 07956 279399

Funky Monkey, keyboard classes, 020 8402 5084

Group Guitar Lessons, 020 8788 6915

Junior Centre for Young Musicians, Wandsworth, 020 8871 8703

Monkey Music classes for 3months-4Yrs, Southfi elds 020 8764 5185

Monkey Music classes for 3months-4Yrs,Streatham & Norbury, 020 8764 5185

Monkey Music, 3months - 4Yrs Tooting, Wandsworth & Earlsfi eld & Wimbledon, 020 8764 5185

Piccolos, music classes, SW18, 020 8286 8053

The Vitality Centre, Piccolos, SW18, 020 8871 4677

Rock ClimbingAspire Centre, Wandsworth, 0208 870 6474

Sports CentresAspire Centre, 0208 870 6474

Battersea Youth and Sports Centre, 020 8871 8529

Putney Leisure Centre, 020 8785 0388

SkateboardingBaysixty6 Skatepark, supervised covered facility, 6+, 020 8960 6713

TennisBattersea Park Millennium Arena, 020 8871 7537

Battersea Park Tennis, 020 8871 7542

Furzedown Recreation Centre, Upper Tooting., 020 8871 7171

Junior Tennis Courses, 07786 082504

Spencer Club, Earlsfi eld, 020 8874 2717

Trampolining

Latchmere Leisure Centre, Battersea, 020 7207 8004


Tooting Leisure Centre, 020 8333 7555

Youth Clubs

Army Cadets, tel 020 8692 4066

Base D, Battersea, 020 7720 6348

Caius Youth Club, Battersea, 020 7228 6682

Devas Youth Club, Battersea, 020 7223 0297

Earlsfi eld Youth Club, Fridays 6.30-9.00pm for 8-16yrs, 020 8378 5327

Generate Youth Club, Tooting, 020 8879 6333

George Shearing Centre, Battersea, 020 7228 2230

Islamic Youth Group, Battersea, 020 7228 4267

Lara Youth Club, Battersea, 020 7642 3713

Providence House, Upper Tooting, 020 7228 0433

Putney Vale Youth Group, 5-19 yrs, 020 8788 7700

St Boniface Youth Club, Upper Tooting, 020 8767 6063

The Tooting Hub, Upper Tooting, 020 8767 6530

The Wand, Battersea, 020 8265 5979

Tower Club, Upper Tooting, 020 8682 2844

Triangle Youth Club, Balham, 020 8675 6945

Triangle Youth Club, Balham, 020 8675 6945

Sport & Leisure

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So checkout our camps and classes. A great way to entertain the kids while

developing their skills. From its colourful, spacious centre in Wandsworth, The Little Gym hosts weekly curriculum–based gymnastics classes for children from 4 months to 12 years.

Specifically designed to boost children’s confidence, in a non-competitive environment, the classes help youngsters get the most from every stage of their development. They promote co-ordination, balance, rhythm and flexibility, provide an opportunity to make friends and let off stream but, most of all, they are LOTS OF FUN!

With guidance and encouragement from highly trained ‘child-friendly’ instructors, children of all abilities are able to grow their skills at their own pace. Weekly-themed classes combine gymnastics, music and games and provide a personalised learning experience that evolves week-by-week.

Whilst grown-ups accompany the under 3’s, parents of older children can watch from a comfortable viewing lobby and receive a class review at the end of each session.

Free introductory classes are offered for all age groups and sessions run throughout the week, during term-time and holidays. The Little Gym also offers children’s parties and full OFSTED-approved holiday camps.

Come and see us at Smugglers Way (just two minutes from Wandsworth Town mainline station), call us on 020 8874 6567, email [email protected] or visit www.thelittlegym.co.uk

Summer’s coming!

Swimming Aquatots, Putney, 020 8688 6488

Baby Swimming, Balham, 020 8947 1210

Balham Leisure Centre, 020 8772 9577

Cannons Health Club, Wandsworth, 020 8874 1155

Clapham Leisure Centre, tel 020 7926 0700

Community Swimming Programme, Wandsworth, 020 8640 4488

Holmes Place Health Club, Clapham, 020 7819 2555

Latchmere Leisure Centre, Battersea, 020 7207 8004

Little Dippers, baby water safety classes, 0870 7580302

Streatham Leisure Centre, 020 7926 6744

South West Swimming School, 020 8767 2723

Tooting Leisure Centre,

020 8333 7555

To advertise please call Justine on 01883 330890 or email

[email protected]

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