*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.

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 class is for walkers up to 3 years old and their younger/older siblings

At Hartbeeps we put every child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. All of our classes are set to a soundtrack of original songs, remixed nursery rhymes and lullabies. We take you and your little one on a sound journey and bring the story to life. Come and experience the amazing world of Hartbeeps with classes to complement and enhance every stage of your child’s early years. Designed by experts, fuelled by magic, delivered with love!

To book your place please email frances@hartbeeps.com.

This class is for walkers up to 3 years old and their younger/older siblings

At Hartbeeps we put every child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. All of our classes are set to a soundtrack of original songs, remixed nursery rhymes and lullabies. We take you and your little one on a sound journey and bring the story to life. Come and experience the amazing world of Hartbeeps with classes to complement and enhance every stage of your child’s early years. Designed by experts, fuelled by magic, delivered with love!

To book your place please email frances@hartbeeps.com.

A friendly environment in which to exercise and meet other mums to be!

The class aims to encourage sound posture and support through pregnancy and give ideas for early post-natal recovery. It may also help to prepare the body for labour by building the strength and awareness of those essential pelvic floor and tummy muscles! We use gym balls, bands and other small equipment to modify the classical Pilates mat work and make it appropriate for pregnancy. A great way to build ante-natal strength and post-natal friendships!

Course costs £56 for 7-week course.

For more information and to book your place email Josie on bumpsandbabiespilates@hotmail.co.uk

Help get your body back on track in a friendly, supportive, non-pressured environment.  A relaxed atmosphere helping you to exercise and socialise, but still working hard!  Baby comes too so no need for childcare.  A great way to regain pelvic and abdominal control, help posture, relieve muscle tensions and learn fun ways to involve your baby so that it fits into your day! Exercises are always adapted to the individual if required.  No move suits all, so classes are small! The selected exercises all help prepare for the classical mat work for those who have an interest in progressing beyond the post-natal phase too.

Standard 6-week course costs £48. Course lengths may vary.

Email Josie at bumpsandbabiespilates@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.

This class is for walkers up to 3 years old and their younger/older siblings

At Hartbeeps we put every child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. All of our classes are set to a soundtrack of original songs, remixed nursery rhymes and lullabies. We take you and your little one on a sound journey and bring the story to life. Come and experience the amazing world of Hartbeeps with classes to complement and enhance every stage of your child’s early years. Designed by experts, fuelled by magic, delivered with love!

To book your place please email frances@hartbeeps.com.