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Thula Mama singing group for mums!

Posted by Louise NorthHantsMum on 18th October 2016 in General, Mums, New Classes, Pre School 0 Comment

Rebecca sent me a lovely email asking me to let you know about Thula Mama

Thula Mama singing group for mums!

I’m a mother of a 2 year old – Elliott – and I live in Bramley. I’ve just started a new career path as a singer and singing teacher and as part of my new ventures, I’ve become a franchisee of Thula Mama (pronounced ‘Tula Mama’).

Thula Mama is an alternative and inspirational singing group for mums of bumps and pre-crawling babies. Unlike most musical singing groups for babies and toddlers, this one is all about the mothers and giving them an hour and a half to relax, unwind, meet up with friends and enjoy singing beautiful but simple harmonies together.

We learn lovely songs and lullabies from around the world – not a ‘wheels on the bus’ in sight! The babies really benefit from hearing the sound of their mother’s voice singing to them and the soothing harmonies created by the group. There is absolutely no experience necessary and it’s an extremely inclusive and gentle process, with all songs and learning taken at an appropriate pace for the group.

I’m starting my sessions on Wednesday 2nd November from my home in Bramley and will be running them every Wednesday at 10am. The introductory price will be £5 with everyone’s first session being free.

You can find out more on my facebook page www.facebook.com/ThulaMamaBasingstoke and also on the website www.thulamama.co.uk

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New Group: Barn Tots SEN!

Posted by Louise NorthHantsMum on 4th May 2016 in New Classes 2 Comments

There is a new group starting at Viables Community Centre that aims to support parents and carers of children aged between 0 and 5 years with disabilities and/or additional needs.

The group is due to start on Thursday May 19th at 10am.

If you would like to be a volunteer to help out with this group, please contact the team directly via the details in the flyer.

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Tots Play Basingstoke and Hook

Posted by Louise NorthHantsMum on 29th May 2015 in Babies, Classes, New Classes, Toddlers 1 Comment

INTRODUCING TOTS PLAY – Every Class Your Child Needs In One!!

Spaces still available for all 3 classes, all FREE of charge on Launch Day with discounts available if you go on to sign up for the rest of the term.

Details as follows

9:40am – Social Tots – from 8 months to 3 years – a wide range of physical, musical, sensory and social play activities for older babies and toddlers.

10:30am – Discovery Tots – from 8 weeks to around 8 months – Stimulate, delight and boost the development of all baby’s senses at this fun, interactive class with yoga based movement, music, sensory play, sign language and more.

11:20am – How to play with your new baby Workshop – for expectant and new parents of babies up to 6 months, this is a taster of the 6 week Baby Development Course starting on June 8th which teaches you fun ways to play, interact and communicate with your new baby, including massage, yoga, sign language and more.

Please get in touch for more information or to book your place, and feel free to share this post with any friends you think may be interested in Tots Play.

Hope to see you next Monday,

Michelle x

michelle@totsplay.co.uk

www.totsplay.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/totsplaybasingstoke?fref=ts

Cookery Doodle Doo

Posted by Louise NorthHantsMum on 15th October 2014 in Guest Posts, New Classes 0 Comment

Hi,

I’m Katie and I run Cookery Doodle Doo from my home in Laverstoke, North Hampshire.

At Cookery Doodle Doo, we run relaxed and fun cooking sessions for pre-schoolers every term-time Wednesday and Friday morning.

Using great-quality ingredients, we bake something new each week and also do fab craft activities and read stories whilst our creations are in the oven.

Even fussy eaters love Cookery Doodle Doo as the focus is on the activity, although children are encouraged to try new flavours in a supportive and unpressured environment.

Sometimes it’s sweet, sometimes it’s savoury but whatever we cook, your kids are learning a vital life-skill… and in the meantime you can chat with other parents and have a coffee.

We do all the prep, cleaning and washing up for you; all you have to do is take home a happy child and your parcel of goodies.

We also offer our popular Cookie Art decorating parties, run seasonal ‘no cook’ cookery sessions for nurseries and preschools, and have just launched our sell-out monthly Sunday Morning Pudding Club for children aged 5-10, helping them to produce the dessert for your family Sunday meal whilst you relax at home with the papers.

What a great start to a Sunday for the whole family!

For more information, please visit:

www.cookerydoodledoo.com/northhants

https://www.facebook.com/cookerydoodledoonorthhants

or contact me at katie.black@cookerydoodledoo.com or 07473 958402.

“Wild Child” Classes

Posted by Louise NorthHantsMum on 16th September 2014 in New Classes 0 Comment

This looks like an absolutely brilliant new class for babies and toddlers!

Wild Child

Wild Child is a new baby and toddler session which encourages an enjoyment of outdoor play and nature.

The sessions will be lead by Angela, a trained Ecologist and mum of two.

Each session will begin and end at Sherfield Village Main Hall (RG27 0EZ) and will involve some outdoor fun on the village green.

There will be games, songs, stories and much more.

Sessions will run Monday mornings 10-11am from October 6th.

Come dressed for the outdoors.

Tea/coffee/(and towels!) will be provided.

The introductory price for the Autumn term is £4.50 per child, per session, pay as you go (normal session price will be £6 PAYG or £4.50 pay per term).

Booking is advised but not essential.

The sessions will be suitable for 6 month – 5 year olds (all children must be accompanied).

For more information see the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wildchildtoddlers or call Angela on 07812350925.

Tot Cross Buns

Posted by Louise NorthHantsMum on 16th July 2014 in Children, Food, Guest Posts, New Classes 0 Comment

Tot Cross Buns is a brand new cookery class for children aged from 2 years old to preschool.

I’m Allison, the face behind Tot Cross Buns. My childhood memories consist of having great fun in the kitchen with my Dad, concocting all sorts of recipes and making a mess!

This gave me confidence with cooking and I have never been afraid to try new foods or add my own twist to a recipe.

I love cooking in the kitchen with my little girl and she loves being involved every step of the way!

I believe every little person should have fun cooking, tasting and exploring food, having the confidence to try new things.

The aim of the class is to introduce children to food through taste, smell and touch, whilst having fun and enjoying themselves. It is also a great way to spend some quality time with Mum, Dad or Grandparents!

We cook a wide range of recipes from muffins and scones to pizza, quiche and lots more. We also have a fun activity whilst our goodies are baking. Activities can include food exploring and tasting, food related games and we also get creative!

Classes are relaxed and friendly, with just 6 children per class!

My classes are run as a 5 week course and last 45 minutes per session – although I would ask that you allow an hour.

I am currently able to offer classes on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon starting at 2.00pm and I also run a class on a Friday morning at 10.00am.

The venue is Cross House in Bramley. I am also hoping to offer other venues in the near future.

I am CRB/DBS checked, with a food hygiene certificate and first aid qualification.

If you would like to come and join us or for more information, please contact me via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totcrossbuns, the website or your can always email me at totcrossbuns@gmail.com.

Allison

Relax Kids!

Posted by Louise NorthHantsMum on 2nd July 2014 in Guest Posts, Health, New Classes 1 Comment

Relax Kids

Hi, I’m Kath and have recently qualified as a Relax Kids Coach and am just setting up in Basingstoke and NorthHantsMum kindly offered to give me some space in her weekly blog to promote the sessions I’m running.

We are all guilty, I’m sure, of rushing from one appointment to the next; from breakfast to school; from school to after school playdate; from dinner to bath to bed … you get the picture.

We just don’t build in time to relax anymore, particularly as there is so much around us to distract us – tv, ipad, playstation – the list is endless.

Relax Kids is all about helping children learn basic relaxation skills, to help them become aware of their feelings and emotions and learn techniques to manage these feelings and emotions, to develop concentration skills, to improve behaviour, promote positive self-image and self-esteem in children and to improve their performance at school

A Relax Kids class follows 7 steps – dance, games, stretches, massage, breathing exercises, affirmations (positive statements) and visualisations. So in a nutshell, taking children from high energy games (eg stamping and shouting like angry giants) to relaxing on the floor (and listening to stories).

I love the whole concept of Relax Kids and when I did the course I did wonder whether it would be possible in a room of 4 year olds to take them from high energy games to relaxing on the floor and it was pretty amazing when I did my first class and it happened!

I will be running two separate classes – 3-4 years (preschool age) – where parents will need to stay and find their own inner child as I’d like adult participation!!! and 4-6 (infant school age) where you can leave your child for the hour.

You can find more details about the class at my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rkbasingstoke

I can also be contacted via email (rkbasingstoke@yahoo.co.uk) for further queries.

Hope to see you soon.

Kath