*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 is launching 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 10.30-12 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:)

Email di@thenestlowfell.com for more info x

[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*

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 is launching a set of Real Parenting Clubs – to help parents connect, make friends, share giggles and support each other through the tricky bits.

TODDLE Club is specifically for parents or carers with little ones aged around 18m – 2.5 yrs. It’s an informal drop-in from 1.00 – 2.30 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 fun structured play 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:)

Email di@thenestlowfell.com for more info x

[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].

MummyNatal is a six week course just for Mums. Each session is 1 hour and has a section on mindful breathing, mindful movement (using birth balls), a birth talk discussion and a meditation. Each of the tools we introduce and practise in the sessions are non-prescriptive and are about encouraging you to find what works best for you. For example each of the mindful breathing exercises we use may be used in labour, or could be used for preparing for a c-section.

MummyNatal follows the Natal Family ethos of offering parents unbiased and non-judgemental information; helping you to prepare for your birth; understand your choices and make the best decisions for and your family. MummyNatal classes introduce tools that help you to understand what works best for you, your body and your baby. There is no right way to give birth – just the way that works for you.

For more information and to book your place please contact Pippa Wood on mrspvwood@googlemail.com.

Next two terms start 7 August; then 25 September.

A class designed for busy people, a quick blast of yoga in the morning will set you up for the day!

Whether you are new to Yoga or coming back to it, these gentle classes will restore your sense of wellbeing and confidence. Yoga can help stretch, strengthen and tone the body and offers simple breathing and relaxation techniques which can help cope with the busyness of life!

Benefits:

• Helps to regain strength and maintain posture
• Tones the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor
• Deep relaxation
• Socialise & make new friends

What does the class involve?

Forget any preconceptions about Yoga. You won’t be standing on your head or doing anything that you are not happy with. The posture work includes simple stretches, with a balanced sequence of stretching, strengthening and relaxing poses. The breath work is integrated into the class and the course will cover some specific breathing practices to help with anxiety, and stress.

For more info and to book your place, please email Caireen on caireenhart@gmail.com.

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 4 -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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​This is a free taster before the 6-week course starting 13 Sept. This will cost £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.

Baby Yoga is a wonderful bonding experience for parent and baby, and encourages precious one-to-one time.

It can support the development of balance and coordination, by working both sides of the brain which in turn encourages development of coordination, balance and memory. The movements also help to develop baby’s postural reflexes.

Yoga exercises can help babies relax, therefore promoting better sleep patterns. It can also help relieve colic, trapped wind and constipation by supporting and regulating the digestive system.

Baby Yoga is great for maintaining a baby’s’ flexibility and strengthening their joints, by carrying out the gentle exercises and poses, but always working with babies own resistance and flexibility.

​To book a place or for further info please contact Jo – 07841535165,  jo@babynurture.net,  www.babynurture.net.

Maths and English tutoring from pre-school to GCSE. Book your free placement now and come along to see how we can help your child catch up or get ahead.

After many years working as a Maths Teacher in local secondary schools, I have decided to open classes at The Nest to enable pupils to access the excellent MagiKats programme.

Created for your child:

At MagiKats everyone has their own, individual programme, designed to meet their needs and to support the National Curriculum. We offer Maths and English Tuition programmes for Early Years development, Year 6 SATS, GCSE preparation or anything in-between.

Our Tutors:

The qualified tutors at this centre are carefully selected and fully trained. With working groups limited to a maximum of six students, tutors have the time to understand the child’s individual needs and also monitor their progress carefully. All tutors are enhanced DBS checked.

Book an Initial Meeting:

Before we allow students to enrol with us, they are required to sit a placement so we can identify what stage they are at with their Maths and/or English. This session takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives us the opportunity to understand the student before they join MagiKats and for parents to see the environment we work in and some of the materials we use.

Contact Me:
If you would like to book an assessment or know more please contact me Joseph Hodson.

Email: joseph.h@magikats.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 6030 789
www.magikats.co.uk/gateshead

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.

Baby massage has many benefits to both the care giver and the child, and can be started from birth onwards. Even premature babies benefit from still touch, and massage.

Benefits of Massage (for babies, mums and dads):

• Infant-Parent attachment or “bonding”
• Relaxation
• Makes baby feel loved
• Promotes better sleep
• Facilitates body awareness
• Boosts immune system
• Sensory stimulation
• Improves skin condition
• Improves blood circulation
• Helps digestion
• Balances respiration
• Relief for teething pains
• Help waste elimination
• Helps build parents’ and baby’s self-esteem
• Helps you learn about your baby (their needs and desires)
• Relaxes parents
• Stimulates production of oxytocin

The classes are designed to enhance the bonding between care giver and child and not only promote Baby Massage, but look at reading babies cues, understanding your child, relaxation and stimulation.

For info and to book your place email rachel@jittabugs.com or call 07739811716.

Baby massage has many benefits to both the care giver and the child, and can be started from birth onwards. Even premature babies benefit from still touch, and massage.

Benefits of Massage (for babies, mums and dads):

• Infant-Parent attachment or “bonding”
• Relaxation
• Makes baby feel loved
• Promotes better sleep
• Facilitates body awareness
• Boosts immune system
• Sensory stimulation
• Improves skin condition
• Improves blood circulation
• Helps digestion
• Balances respiration
• Relief for teething pains
• Help waste elimination
• Helps build parents’ and baby’s self-esteem
• Helps you learn about your baby (their needs and desires)
• Relaxes parents
• Stimulates production of oxytocin

The classes are designed to enhance the bonding between care giver and child and not only promote Baby Massage, but look at reading babies cues, understanding your child, relaxation and stimulation.

For info and to book your place email rachel@jittabugs.com or call 07739811716.

Little Explorers is an educational pre-school arts and craft session that encourages creativity and inspires imagination through exploration, discovery and – above all – having fun.

It’s also a fun way to explore aspects of the early years curriculum with your little ones. We use a variety of resources to explore new and varied topics such as colours and shapes. Children are encouraged to let their imagination lead them in our sessions.

This term is Scrunchy, crunchy and bumpy hands-on discovery! They will explore their world through their senses, with activities include exploring; rough and smooth, scrunchy and crunchy, squishy and squashy, thick and thin, splodge and splat, slippery and slimy, sparkle and crackle, cold and frosty, soft and bubbly, lumpy and bumpy, wriggly giggly and much more.

They’ll be encouraged to explore their world through a wide range of materials, tools and concepts so your child can experiment and engage all their senses to learn, grow and enjoy.

Develop a wide range of skills at a rate and pace that suits them. Their natural curiosity is spark so they develop their own journey of learning. Skills development includes: fine motor social, decision making, hand and eye co-ordination, sharing ideas and thoughts, new connections and many more essential early year skills.

From age approximately 18months – 5 years old.

Sessions cost £6 for a drop in session or £5 when booking a block of 5 sessions. Sibling discounts available.

Form info and to book please email christinaturnbull@thecreationstation.co.uk or call or text 07452815444.

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.