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Rhythm Time
Rhythm Time, the popular music class for babies (8 wks +) and preschoolers
(16 mths + and 3 yrs +), where Fun and Education come First!! We start
young, babies’ development benefits enormously from early exposure to music
and later Rhythm Time provides an excellent musical foundation and helps
with language and social development.
News:
Rhythm Time has just been
positively reviewed by healthvisitors.com
07789 867589
julia.casperd@googlemail.com
www.rhythmtime.net
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Puddle Ducks .....little ones learning to swim
Over 1,000 children have learned to swim with Cheshire's biggest swimming
school for babies, toddlers, pre-school children and primary school
infants. We have a class just right for your child in Chester, Wirral,
Northwich, Daresbury, Delamere, Sandbach and Runcorn.
Why not give YOUR child this fantastic opportunity? Contact us
today!
www.puddleducks-swimming.co.uk
Chester & Wirral:
0845 0946 225
enquiries.chester@puddleducks-swimming.co.uk
Mid & North Cheshire:
01477 535527
enquiries@puddleducks-swimming.co.uk
The UK’s longest
running and best loved
baby signing programme! Sing and
Sign’s inspiring music and
baby signing classes show you
how to help your baby communicate before speech. It’s easy and fun! Winner:
Best Activity for
Under 2s ‘07 and
Best Baby Signing Class ‘08
For class details contact:
Chester: Helen
01244 372304
hellenhall@tiscali.co.uk
Wallasey, Heswall & Ellesmere Port: Rachel
01244 372970
singandsignwirral@yahoo.co.uk
Cheshire East: Rebecca
01928 726346
rebeccamccreadie@tiscali.co.uk
www.singandsign.co.uk
"hat"
Babies have a lot to say!
What does yours want to say to you?
Why not come along and learn how to develop your baby’s early
speech, language & literacy skills in our fun and informal classes.
Contact Sam Davies
TinyTalk Chester & North East Wales
01244 534348
samanthad@tinytalk.co.uk
www.tinytalk.co.uk
Arabesque School of Dance
Birkenhead
Ballet, tap, modern jazz. For
boys and girls from 2 1/2 upwards.
0151 651 0401
Hale, Halton
Preschool song & dance academy for girls and boys from 6 months to five
years.
0151 421 0739
liverpoolsouth@babyballet.co.uk
Baby Massage by Zenchi
Chester
Baby massage classes.
01244 660685
nickyabell2@hotmail.com
Baby Massage IAIM Infant Massage Classes
Chester, Wrexham
Infant Massage
classes From 1 month to pre-crawling. Benefits baby and parents; helps with
colic, sleep, constipation and improves bonding.
01244 347074
moferrie@talktalk.net
www.moferrie.co.uk
Baby Massage in Blacon
Blacon
Baby massage classes. Sure
Start.
Dee Point Infants Mobile. Thursdays 1.00 -
2.30
01244 398644
Baby Massage in Cheshire - IAIM
Congleton, Macclesfield, Sandbach,
Holmes Chapel, North Staffs
Baby massage classes run by a qualified IAIM massage instructor. Call or
email for an information pack.
01260 299337
mail@cheshirebabymassage.co.uk
www.cheshirebabymassage.co.uk
Baby Massage in Halton
Ditton Community Centre
0151 420 5482
Baby Massage at Stoneycroft Children's Centre
Stoneycroft
Children's Centre, Liverpool
StoneycroftChildrensCentre@liverpool.gov.uk
www.liverpool.gov.uk/childrenscentres
Wilmslow Methodist Church Water
Lane, Wilmslow
Baby Massage Group. Come and learn the strokes in a relaxed, friendly
environment & meet others. Phone first please!
01625 528 892
judith@wilmslowmethodists.org.uk
www.wilmslowmethodists.org.uk
Wirral
Brain games, light shows, sign language, music & dance, songs & rhymes, baby
whispering, exploratory play, bonding & massage.
07814 941048
wirral@babysensory.co.uk
www.babysensory.co.uk
Bebington, Heswall,
Wallasey & Hoylake
Messy play activity session for under 5's and their carers. Different
activities every week. You have lots of fun and they sort the mess.
07968 000393
Boogie Babes
Liverpool
Your child's first dance class. Fun for the whole family. Structured dance
exercises, dressing up and play plus refreshments.
0151 281-1388
zana_binya@hotmail.com
Buckley Girls Gymnastics Club
Buckley
Gymnastics Club offering pre-school gymnastics
for boys and girls.
Ages 3-5.
07970 343669
maxine@barwoods.freeserve.co.uk
www.buckleygymnastics.co.uk
Casey-Lee Jolleys Academy of Dance & Drama
Bolton
Dance and drama classes from three years.
01204 398839
www.caseyleejolleysacademy.com
Le Club Francais
Various locations
French language and culture
for children 3-10 years old. Songs, games and fun to build up confidence, vocabulary and
accent. After-school clubs, pre-schools & nurseries.
www.leclubfrancais.com
Chester
01244 315 735 or 07966 874 821
Contact Emma Fisher
emma.fisher70@btinternet.com
www.lcfclubs.com/emmafisher
Connections
Levenshulme
Dance lessons from age 3+.
0161 225 5665
rita@connectionsdancecentre.co.uk
www.connectionsdancecentre.co.uk
Bowdon, Cheadle, Christie Fields &
Wilmslow
Help your child create easy-to-make recipes and then join in the music,
games and activities based around enjoying food and cooking.
07976 619 648
nikkigeddes@tiscali.co.uk
Crafty Crocs
Disley, Stockport, Cheshire
Weekly themed craft and art sessions for 0-5 year olds. Open school
holidays. Enjoyable messy play with no cleaning up.
01663762618
dawn@globetroughers.co.uk
Creative Calm
Mid Cheshire
Infant massage for babies aged 6 weeks to crawling, both group classes and
one to one instruction available.
01606 783294
caroline@creativecalm.co.uk
Dance Classes for Parents and Tots
Neston
Fun through music, song and dance for the under
5's and their parents or carers. Tuesday 10.00 - 11.00. Neston Town Hall.
£1.50 per session.
01606 861770
Diddi Dance
Chester
Dance classes for 2-4 year olds. Learn co-ordination, rhythm and funky moves
to the latest songs and boost confidence.
07870 664734
danielle.diddidance@yahoo.com
www.diddidance.com
Dolphin & Bubbles Swim School
Chester area,
Ellesmere Port,
Penley (Wrexham)
Swimming lessons for all ages and abilities
including children's lessons. Babies can start from any age (about 4
months).
01829 271514.
Warrington
Doodle Bugs offers children the opportunity to have interactive play and
experiment with different art and craft activities.
07974835944
doodle.bugs@ntlworld.com
Dorin Park School
Upton-by-Chester
Swimming lessons in small
quiet pool.
01244 377 521
Enjoy-a-ball Sports Coaching for Children
Chester area
Multi-sports coaching programme for boys and girls of all abilities
aged 3-9. Pre-schoolers particularly
enjoy developing agility, balance and co-ordination. Parties available.
07796 190169
gary.bassett@enjoy-a-ball.com
www.enjoy-a-ball.com
Elite Dance and Fitness
Mold, Buckley & Mynydd Isa
Children's classes in ballet, tap, modern and dance fit.
Classes start from baby ballet for children aged 2 1/2, right through to
classes for teenagers.
01244 547498
enquiries@elitedanceandfitness.co.uk
www.elitedanceandfitness.co.uk
Delamere Forest and Norton Priory, Runcorn, Cheshire
Forest Tots is a fun weekly activity for 2 to 5 year olds. Based in the
forest, learn about the animals and seasons through singing, walks and craft
making.
07784 090575
shila.burnell@virgin.net
www.nortonpriory.org
The Glasson School of Dance
Hawarden and Northop Hall
Classes in ballet, tap, modern stage, national and disco for children from
age 3 yrs upwards Tuesdays and Wednesdays evenings.
01244 819918
Gwyn Evans Sports Centre
Gwersyllt, Wrexham
Swimming lessons & Parent & Toddler sessions.
01978 754394
gwynevans.sportscentre@wrexham.gov.uk
www.wrexham.gov.uk
Guinea Pig Gap Baths
Wallasey
Parents and Babes.
0151 639 9792
sportandrecreation@wirral.gov.uk
www.wirral-mbc.gov.uk
Spital
Tumble Tots Gymbabes encourages physical intellectual, emotional growth
& language development up to 15 months.
Thursdays.
0151 200 8702
holly.roberts@tumbletots.com
www.tumbletots.com/wirral
Gymboree
Warrington, Altrincham, Manchester
Art and craft classes for under 5s. 45 themed sessions during term time. A
chance to be creative and get messy and we clear away all the mess.
0752 850 9416
warrington.arts@gymboree-uk.com
www.gymboree-uk.com
Gyminis
Flintshire
Gymnastics for children aged 4 - 12 years.
Contact Julie Rice-Williams for details.
07734 849548.
Wallasey
Qualified therapist with FHT and practice holistic therapies as well as
infant massage (one and one or in a group setting).
07906 816549
kerry.rumney@homecall.co.uk
Nantwich & Crewe
Baby signing classes to nursery rhymes, songs and books. Fun way to teach
baby to communicate with you.
01270 629562/07973 479471
sharon@hullabalookids.co.uk
Hylton-Bromley School
Wallasey
Ballet, dance and drama classes for 3+ years.
0151 639 6383
Infacalm
Warrington
Parent and baby yoga sessions. Wholesome fun for everyone! Suitable for
babies aged 8 weeks and upwards.
0161 374 2414
info@infacalm.co.uk
www.infacalm.co.uk
International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM)
UK
Information on infant massage and search facility to find a local
instructor.
www.iaim.org.uk
Jaymar Dance Centre
Oldham
Different styles and age groups starting at 2 years.
0161 6526904
jaymar@live.co.uk
www.jaymardancecentre.co.uk
Music,
singing and movement classes for children aged 6 months upwards.
Playing instruments,
movement, dancing, action songs, nursery rhymes.
www.jojingles.co.uk
Wirral
www.jojingles.com/wirral
NE Cheshire
www.jojingles.com/northeastcheshire/
Chester, Kelsall, Mold,
Wrexham
01352 755322
Mid-Cheshire
01928 739966
evekay007@yahoo.co.uk
www.jojingles.com/midcheshire
East Cheshire
01477 535 124
alison@ace-kidz.co.uk
www.jojingles.com/eastcheshire
South Manchester
www.jojingles.com/southmanchester
West Manchester
www.jojingles.com/westmanchester
Warrington,St Helens and South Liverpool
01744 454000
jojinglesfran@aol.com
www.jojingles.com/warrington
La Jolie Ronde
Chester, Wrexham
French classes
designed to build confidence, expand vocabulary and gain an understanding of
French language, geography and culture. Ages 3 -11.
01244 571482
ines_roberts05@tiscali.co.uk
www.lajolieronde.co.uk
JTDance
Warrington, Padgate, Orford,
Classes held in Rad Ballet, Istd Tap, Modern, National, Classical Greek,
Ages from 2 1/2 welcome.
07793722339
teacher@jtdance.co.uk
www.jtdance.co.uk
Karmatime - yoga for children
Wirral
Karmatime classes take children on adventures which stretch their bodies &
minds using yoga, accelerated learning exercises & meditation.
0700 580 1124
mail@karmatime.com
www.karmatime.com
Kicking Free School of Performing Arts
Liverpool
We offer classes in all aspects of the performing arts .From age 18 month+.
Regular shows, GCSE dance.
0151 281 1827
kdixondance@hotmail.com
Kindermusik
Explore & play musical
instruments, with movement, song and storytelling - helps physical and
emotional & literacy development. Newborn to 7 years.
www.kindermusik.com
Lymm
01925 754762
mondo.corp@virgin.net
Ashton House Nursery,
Ashton Hayes
enquiries@ashtonhousenursery.co.uk
www.ashtonhousenursery.co.uk
Birkenhead & Moreton
Small classes of 6 with qualified teachers in the water. All classes
available, non swimmer, improver and advanced. From 3 years to adult.
07756 179545
kirstie.82@hotmail.co.uk
Birkenhead, Wirral
The Ladybugs Picnic facilitates a unique parent and toddler programme called
the "babybugs". Please visit their website for further information.
0151 643 0730
info@ladybugspicnic.co.uk
www.ladybugspicnic.co.uk
Leigh School of Dancing
Whitby
Tap, ballet, modern dance &
street dance classes for children from 2 1/2 years and up.
0151 355 4779
Knutsford
Mothers and toddlers music & movement classes and pre-school dance classes
on Monday mornings. Other classes also available.
07766 227479 or 0161 7476706
milena.sully@ntlworld.com
Warrington
A toddler and carer class with lots of messy art and craft fun for children
aged 18 months to 4 years (approx).
07787883083
nicola@littlemuckymonkeys.co.uk
Bunbury,
Tattenhall and Spurstow
Music workshops for toddlers.
01829 782711
alison@littlepiccolos.com
hazel@littlepiccolos.com
www.littlepiccolos.com
Cheshire
PE/Sports sessions for 18mths to 5 year olds. Classes in Knutsford,
Wilmslow, Grappenhall, Stockton Heath, Weaverham, Frodsham,
Hale and Macclesfield.
www.littlesuperstars.co.uk
Ashton House Nursery, Ashton Hayes
A fun and easy way to learn to sign with your child. Free taster session.
From six months old. All welcome.
01829 751353
enquiries@ashtonhousenursery.co.uk
Messy Little Hands
St Helens
Organised arts and crafts activities for pre-school children
during term time.
Follows the pre-school learning alliance curriculum.
07974 160760
tracey@messylittlehands.co.uk
MessyMites
Northwich
Children's craft sessions. Your children get creative without messing up
your home. Parties, holiday and term-time sessions. 2-12 years.
01606 46093
info@messymites.co.uk
www.messymites.com
Northwich, Nantwich
A fun and exciting arts and craft classes for under 5s. Different activities
each week to develop a range of skills. Also parties.
07931 166901
info@messypups.net
Prenton, West Kirby and Wallasey Village.
Pre-school art and craft group. Come and have some messy fun with your
child, and we'll clean up afterwards.
07900 643 768
mariesteel@mucky-pups.com
Wallasey, Heswall, West Kirby,
Birkenhead, Bromborough, Neston
Fun time music group for pre-schoolers. Singing, dancing, instruments,
stories, puppets.
0151 678 6496
julie@musicalminis.co.uk
Appleton, Warrington
Educational, age appropriate and fun! Music classes written by professional
musician and teacher which enhance children's all-round development. Age 0-3
01565 621519
sarah.mccallum@musicalsteps.co.uk
www.musicalsteps.co.uk
Northgate Arena (Lessons)
Chester
Swimming lessons from baby upwards. Children's "learn to swim" lessons follow ASA 12
key stages in 30 min sessions. Holiday schemes.
01244 377086 - call 2-4 weekdays
01244 380444
www.northgate-arena.com
Orr Theatre Dance Centre & Agency
Farnworth
Dance classes for pre-schoolers.
barbara@orrdance.co.uk
www.orrdance.co.uk
The Oval
Bebington
Swimming lessons.
Also
timid child and water awareness sessions
for 3 - 5yrs. Aqua natal.
sportandrecreation@wirral.gov.uk
www.wirral-mbc.gov.uk
0151 645 0596
Peter's Potters
Northwich
A pre-school age pottery group Tuesday and Thursday (term time). If they
love play dough give us a go.
01606301269
gillian@potterswheel.wanadoo.co.uk
Playmakers
Cheadle,
Wilmslow,
Horwich
Programmes for the under 5’s that support both physical and mental
development. Staff: are all experienced, qualified and CRB vetted.
01625 520 333
andym@premierfc.com
www.planetplaymakers.com
Puddle Ducks
Cheshire’s biggest swimming school for babies, toddlers, pre-school children
and primary school infants has a class just right for your child!
Chester & Wirral
0845 0946 225
enquiries.chester@puddleducks-swimming.co.uk
Northwich, Daresbury, Delamere, Sandbach and
Runcorn
01477 535527
enquiries@puddleducks-swimming.co.uk
Bramhall, Cheadle, Chorlton,
Timperley, Sale
Songs, actions, dance, big drum, parachute play and bubbles all contained in
each session.4 months- 4 years
0161 860 0911
music@rhythmandrhyme.co.uk
Quality, age-related music classes for 8 weeks -
4 years. Free trials, birthday parties and coffee mornings for babies under
6 months
www.rhythmtime.net
Chester, Boughton, Handbridge, Tarporley, Hoole, Central Chester, Upton-by-Chester, Ellesmere Port, Bunbury, Farndon, Wirral, Brombrough, Willaston, Pensby, Hoylake, Shrewsbury
07789 867589
julia.casperd@googlemail.com
Gresford, Wrexham,
Whitchurch
01948 770531
Alsager, Middlewich,
Northwich, Nantwich,
Holmes Chapel, Congleton,
Sandbach, Macclesfield,
Crewe, Knutsford.
01270 884583
frances.donkin@rhythmtime.fsnet.co.uk
Altrincham, Appleton, Padgate, Great Sankey,
Comberbach, Kingsley (Frodsham)
01270 529224
janeleavy@googlemail.com
Bolton Bury, Chorley
0800 612 8752
Stockport,
Bramhall,
Offerton, Wilmslow and Hazel Grove
0161 476 2136
www.rhythmtime.net
Learn how to communicate with your baby before speech it's fun and easy.
Voted UK's favourite Activity 2007.
www.singandsign.co.uk
Bolton & Blackburn
0161 408 2432
carolinewood@singandsign.co.uk
Cheshire East:
01928 726346
rebeccamccreadie@tiscali.co.uk
Chester (Hoole community centre), Mold
01244 372304
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
01244 372970
Flintshire & N Wales
Coast
01745 369360
anwenmaher@singandsign.co.uk
Little Sutton, Wirral
01244 372970
rachelnightingale@singandsign.co.uk
Liverpool
0151 678 9933
wendy.scothern@ntlworld.com
Hoylake, Wirral
Sign language courses for babies 0 - 2 yrs, learn to communicate with your baby
before they can speak through signs and songs.
07970735874
kelly@thompsons-services.co.uk
Soccer specific physical play programme for
children from six months to five years of age. Features parental
participation, with emphasis on fun.
www.socatots.com
Altrincham, Crewe, Chester, Macclesfield, Manchester,
Stockport, Hartford, Wilmslow
01606 881848
midcheshire@socatots.com
Wirral
n.morton@icfds.com
Warrington
g.sweeney@icfds.com
Starlight Studios
Heswall
Singing, acting and dancing 3-15
years. Performs musicals.
0151 342 6333
www.starlight-studios.co.uk
Fun interactive classes to help your child to communicate with confidence.
info@talkingtots.info
www.talkingtots.info
Knutsford, Mobberley. Alderley
Edge, Bollington & Poyton
info@talkingtots.info
Didsbury, Timperley, Lymm, Urmston
07966 172 461
rachael@talkingtots.info
East Cheshire
07919091303
julie@talkingtots.info
Talk Plus Language Tuition
Bebington
Fun French/Spanish for parents and children from 3+. Also
playgroups/nurseries. English as second language and KS2 booster English.
0151 641 9155
ltjs@btopenworld.com
Teddy Tumbles
Ellesmere Port
Fun and exciting movement, songs and games for
the pre-school child and their parent or carer. Sessions for 2 - 3 year olds and 3 - 5
year olds.
0151 355 6432 (EPIC)
Chester
Mums Baby & Buggy Outdoor Exercise classes. Tuesday mornings and
Wednesday afternoons.
Please call Claire to book your place.
07834 494818
Claire@time2train.me.uk
TinyTalk is a baby/toddler signing class which helps children to communicate
with their parents long before they can talk. Birth to 2 years
www.tinytalk.co.uk
Chester & North Wales
01244 534348
samanthad@tinytalk.co.uk
01925 445143
theresem@tinytalk.co.uk
Sale & Altrincham
0161 980 3662
andreaj@tinytalk.co.uk
Manchester
0161 6616408
nickim@tinytalk.co.uk
Nantwich and Crewe
01270 627486/ 07810 668239
dawnla@tinytalk.co.uk
North Liverpool &
Southport
0151 476 1880
jennyh@tinytalk.co.uk
Wigan
natalieh@tinytalk.co.uk
Northwich and Knutsford
01606 891338
jennyf@tinytalk.co.uk
Little Sutton Community
Centre
9.30 - 10.30 on Mondays
0151 356 6761
Various
Encourages young children in
active, physical play. Teaching
balance, agility, co-ordination and climbing in a controlled environment.
Age 6 months-7
years.
www.tumbletots.com
Wirral
Tuesday @ Hoylake
Wednesday @ Heswall
Thursday @ Spital.
Also Tumbletots parties and Gymbabes.
0151 200 8702
www.tumbletots.com/wirral
Chester area
01244 303127
Waterbabies will teach you and your child the skills needed for a lifetime
of water confidence and enjoyment.
www.waterbabies.co.uk
Liverpool, Wigan, Widnes, Chester
and Wirral
0161 357 0111
liverpool@waterbabies.co.uk
Northwich, Macclesfield, Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent,
Stafford
01948 663 555
swim2me@waterbabies.co.uk
Birkenhead, Wirral
Under 5s use balls, hoops, bean bags & double-mini trampoline. Structured
play to increase confidence & working as part of a group.
0151 6490855
The Wonderful World of Music
Chester, Mouldsworth, Warrington, Northwich,
Hartford, Davenham, Knutsford, Helsby, Frodsham
Lively and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and carers
designed to bring out the musical skills in every child
from birth. Free trials.
08700118068
jacqui@thewonderfulworldofmusic.co.uk
www.thewonderfulworldofmusic.co.uk
Frodsham
YogaBugs is an imaginative, dynamic and inspired way of bringing the
benefits of yoga to children aged 2.5 to 7 years old.
07810836887
julie@thinkaboutlife.co.uk
www.healthpeople.co.uk
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