Baby Signing is a wonderful way to communicate with your baby. In this class, we cover baby signing with elements of hands-on sensory activities, nursery rhymes, and action songs, musical instruments, bubbles, toys etc, creating a fun and exciting experience for you and your baby.

Baby signing bridges the communication gap – aiding babies to show their parents what they want/need before they can talk!
Early language development and understanding also encourages early speech as the signs are always said at the same time.

This class is ideal for babies aged 3 – 18 months.

​ Benefits:
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​* Empowers babies to communicate earlier
* Enhances the child-parent/carer understanding and bond.
* Complements language skills
* Reduces frustration
* Boosts self-esteem and self-confidence
* Enhances early vocabulary and understanding
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Baby Nurture teach basic BSL (British Sign language), as this is a widely used & recognised language. Combining the benefits of music, sensory activities and signs. We teach you and your child basic signs such as “milk”, “eat”, “all gone”, and so much more, covering a variety of everyday topics.
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​Cost is £30 (price includes weekly handouts of topical signs).
To book a place or for further info please contact Jo – 07841535165,  jo@babynurture.net,  www.babynurture.net.

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Cost?

Introductory Offer of 5 sessions for £25, ( Normally £30 for blocks of 5 sessions )

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

Tiny Tempos is a fun filled music making class for under 5’s and their parents or carers.
The session involves singing, movement and exploring music in an inclusive space where we aim to develop children’s social, emotional, physical and musical skills as well as encouraging the acquisition of language and creativity. It is hoped that adults will join in and gain confidence in making music at home with their children.

£5 for adult and child drop in.
Additional £1.50 for siblings
Block bookings of 5, 10 or 12 sessions will receive a 10% discount.

To book your place please contact Carol Bowden on 07835409121 or email acorntreemusic@gmail.com

*This is on every Monday apart from Bank Holidays**

Being a new parent is amazing, exciting, life-changing … but it’s also really hard work. One day you feel on top of the world; the next day you feel pretty lonely and a bit cr@p. That’s why The Nest has launched a set of Real Parenting Clubs – to help parents connect, make friends, share giggles and support each other through the tricky bits.

BABBA Club is specifically for parents or carers with newborns to crawlers. It’s an informal drop-in from 10.00-11.30 every Monday morning. There’ll be toys out for them to play with, a cuppa and lots of friendly folk for you to chat with, and a sing-song or two. This group is about taking time to connect with other parents and babbas in a friendly, no-rush environment.

Babba Club costs £2.50 per parent – just pay on the day and this includes a cuppa

[BABBA Club is one of three ‘Real Parenting Clubs’ launched by The Nest in 2017 – to help parents connect, make friends, share giggles and support each other through the tricky bits. Before BABBA Club there’s BUMP Club, and afterwards there’s TODDLE Club].

*This is on every Monday apart from Bank Holidays*

TODDLE Club is specifically for parents or carers with little ones aged around 12m – 2.5 yrs. It’s an informal drop-in from 12.30 – 2.00 every Monday afternoon. There’ll be toys and crafts for them, and a cuppa and lots of friendly faces for you. There’ll be some structured play or crafting to keep them entertained, and encourage them to interact, but there will also be plenty of time for you to chat with each other, share experiences, and enjoy a rare spot of adult conversation!

Cost is £2.50 per parent – just pay on the day:)

[TODDLE Club is one of three ‘Real Parenting Clubs’ launched by The Nest in 2017 – to help parents connect, make friends, share giggles and support each other through the tricky bits. Before TODDLE Club there’s BUMP Club, then BABBA Club].

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.