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Your LOCAL family phonebookfrom antenatal to 18 yrs
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Reading winter 2010FREE
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Farley HillHurst
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New TownPangbourne
ReadingShinfieldSonning
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Acupuncture in PregnancySafe natural and effective
07939067278 / 01189866140 [email protected]
New Yoga fo r Pregnancy C lassesDebbie Ashford a Yoga teacher with over 20 years experience will be teaching a new pregnancy class for women and sometimes their partners on Monday evenings at the resource centre in Lower Earley.
I work with the Petzi ball and women love it. Not only does it help open the pelvis but is excellent for posture and can help place the baby in the correct position for birth.
It allows women to work with natural gravity and when you mix this with movement it helps women to go within to achieve a more focused birth.Using her Yoga knowledge and the experience of giving birth Debbie combines classical Yoga techniques to provide mums to be with a bag of `practical tools` to take away with them to use in their labour.
The classes provide a peaceful atmosphere to relax and unwind. Stretching and breathing techniques aid some of the most common problems that often arise during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters... Some of the associated problems are - lower back ache, sickness, tiredness, lack of sleep, anxiety, fear to name just a few.
Call Debbie Ashford on 079 799 828 39
AntenatalAmblecote Osteopathy & Aromatherapy, cranial osteopathy, 0118 9411212
Baby Premier, moving video of your unborn baby, 0845 345 7262
Birth Days Antenatal, classes, yoga, hypnotherapy, 0118 3269021
Create a Belly Cast to mark your special occasion call Deb, 07979 982839
Future Babies Ltd, ultrasound scanning studio, London St, 0118 9585050
Gentle Birthing with Hypnotherapy - Fiona Winterton, 0118 934 9489
Harrison Clinic, cranial osteopathy, pregnancy massage, 0118 9762253
NCT Bump & Baby café, St. Mary’s Church, Tues, Wargrave, 0118 9340988
Organise a pre birthing party with your friends and family call Deb, 07979 982839
Positive Birthing: Using Hypnosis, EFT and Affirmational therapies, 0118 9835238
Susannah Fone MBAcC, acupuncture at Total Health Clinic, Tilehurst, 0118 9866140
Antenatal ClassesBerkshire Birth Company, one day birth prep couples classes, 01344 780271
Berkshire Hypnobirthing, antenatal classes, small groups, 0118 3765548
Birth Days Antenatal, classes, yoga, hypnotherapy, 0118 3269021
Confident Birthing, antenatal courses & sessions, 07810 484772
For Body and Mind, Hypnobirthing, for a calm & natural birth, 0118 9470385
Having Twins Antenatal Classes for Multiples, 4 - 6 couples, 0118 9663609
LAMAZE Active Birth, antenatal classes, Lower Earley, 0118 9662156
National Health Service antenatal classes, through your doctor
Positive Birthing: Using Hypnosis, EFT and Affirmational therapies, 0118 9835238
Reading NCT Antenatal Classes, 0844 2436884
Yoga for PregnancyBerkshire Birth Company, gentle yoga based exercises and stretches, 01344 780271
Birth Days Antenatal, classes, yoga, hypnotherapy, 0118 3269021
Pregnancy yoga, Margaret Manning, Sat am’s, Lower Earley, 0118 9872368
Viniyoga classes (family, pregnancy, general, 1-1) RG1, RG30, 07984 451141
Yardley Yoga, yoga for pregnancy, Cumberland Rd, 0118 9268013
Yoga for Pregnancy Mon eves 6.30 - 7.45 at Resource Centre, Lower Earley, 0118 9799617
Maternity WearBumpsy Baby, maternity wear, Pangbourne St, 07931 483791
DoulasBaby Harmony Doula Services, dedicated postnatal support, 0771 3772005
Confident Birthing, birth and postnatal doula packages, 07810 484772
Dillian’s Doula Service, expert postnatal care in your home, 0118 9700493
Antenatal and Postnatal ExerciseBuggyfit, outdoor fitness for new mums, power-walking with the buggy, throughout Reading, 0118 9867980
Post Natal Pilates, pilates for you, massage for your baby, Earley, 0118 9620935
BabiesFamily Health and Baby Clinics, all over Reading, drop-in, 0118 9312111
Feat Of Clay - baby hand & footprints in clay, Caversham, 0118 9697085
Harrison Clinic, cranial osteopathy, pregnancy massage, 0118 9762253
NCT Bump & Baby café, St. Mary’s Church, Tues, Wargrave, 0118 9340988
The Dinky Fingerprint Co, pure silver fingerprints made into gifts, 01628 623386
The Little Print Co, hand-made finger print jewellery, casts, imprints, 0118 9756382
Tiptoe Designs, casts and silver imprints of your baby, Earley, 0118 9266442
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Welcome to the Winter 2010 issue
A very warm welcome to the Winter Edition of the Reading Family Grapevine. My name is Richard and I have just taken over the running of the magazine from Alice. I would like to say a big thank-you to Alice for all her help and encouragement on my first issue. When I first saw the Reading Family Grapevine a few years ago I remember thinking what a great resource for all manner of businesses, and facilities in the Reading area. But it is much more than that as most of you will already know with information on toddler groups, baby clinics, libraries and many more local groups and clubs. If you would like some copies in your area, whether you are a club, business or just an information point, please let me know. We will be increasing the publication to 4 issues a year so watch out for the March Issue, copy deadline 12th February.
Have a Fantastic Christmas,
Richard.
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New to the area or just moving home?Your New Neighbours Visitor will be pleased to call with helpful information on the community facilities, and special offers from local shops and businesses.
This service is freeTelephone: 0118 944 0293
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Breastfeeding SupportBreast-feeding clinic, help and advice, Royal Berks, 0118 3227989
Caversham Children’s Centre, breastfeeding drop-in clinic, Monday a.m, 0118 9375429
La Leche League, breast feeding & parenting info (Woodley), 0118 9268983
Latching and positioning class, need to book, 0118 3227319
Baby ActivitiesBabies Go Swimming, specialised underwater swimming classes, 0118 9890543
Baby College, fun development classes, 0 - 3yrs, all over Reading, 0118 9798549
Baby Sensory 0-13mths, Rich Sensory Activities, Reading area, 01980 849354
Ducklings, introduction to swimming for babies, Central Swimming Pool, 0118 9015070
Ducklings, introduction to swimming, Meadway Sports Centre, 0118 9015060
JOLLY BABIES, First musical experiences, Swallowfield, Burghfield Common, 0118 9332078
Kindermusik, music and movement, Caversham, Mon & Tues, 0-5yrs, 0118 9477546
MAD Academy, music & dance MADness, age 3m - 4yrs, Tilehurst, Purley, 0118 9770050
Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 4yrs, Mortimer, 01635 860959
Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 5yrs, Reading, Earley, Tilehurst, 01635 868584
Mortimer West-End Toddlers, 0 - 5 yrs, open to siblings in holidays, 0118 9332990
Mother and Baby Yoga, Margaret Manning, Thurs p.m, Woodley, 0118 9872368
Music with Mummy, Birth to 3yrs, Woodley and Wokingham, 0118 9034808
MUSIC with MUMMY, birth-3 yrs, Mortimer West End, Burghfield Cmn, Swallowfield, 0118 9332078
Nappucino nappy coffee morning for free advice, Biscuit Tin café, 0118 9695550
NCT Early Days support & discussion group for new mums, Thurs, Charvil, 0118 9340988
New Mums Group, Norcot Early Years Centre, Tues am’s, 0118 9015618
Parents As First Teachers, Funzone, Mrs Bland’s Infant School, Burghfield, 07766 071 634
Smilies (for children under 1 year) Norcot Early Years Centre, Thurs pm’s, 0118 9015618
Theale Teddies, babies to under5, Theale Village Hall, Thurs p.m, 0118 9302766
Tiny Tune Time, 0 - 2yrs, Tuesday am, Pangbourne Village Hall, 01235 851091
Tiny Tune Time, Tuesday mornings Pangbourne Village Hall, 0 - 5 yrs, 01235 851091
Westwood Farm Under 3s’ Toddlers Group, Friday a.m, Tilehurst, 0118 9420472
Baby MassageAmblecote Osteopathy & Aromatherapy, infant massage course, 0118 9411212
Berkshire Birth Company, baby massage for babies four weeks+, 01344 780271
Happy Baby, infant massage classes, 0 - 9m, Caversham, 0118 9483045
Post Natal Pilates, pilates for you, massage for your baby, Earley, 0118 9620935
Baby SigningBarefoot Baby Signing, classes/private lessons, age 6m+, Cav & Reading, 0118 9473333
Tiny Talk, baby signing classes in Woodley & Hurst, 0118 9731037
Tiny Talk, signing for babies, classes in Caversham, Calcot, Tilehurst, 07787 147807
NappiesBerkshire Nappies, free demonstrations & sales of cloth nappies, 0794 0952693
Twinkle Twinkle, cloth nappies, free advice, 0118 9695550
Baby EquipmentAllpresent, Clevamama bath towels & more, 0118 9477418
Twinkle Twinkle, cloth nappies, slings, organic clothing, 0118 9695550
Burghfield & Area Children’s Centre, Mrs Bland’s Infant & Nursery School, 07766 071634
Calcot, Theale and Area Children’s Centre, Calcot Infant School, 0118 9456157
Calcot, Theale and Area Children’s Centre, Calcot Infant School, 0118 9456157
Caversham Children’s Centre, lots of activities, Amersham Rd, 0118 9375429
Caversham Children’s Centre, Play & Learn drop-in, Tues am’s, 0-5yrs, Amersham Rd, 0118 9375429
Coley Park Children’s Centre, St Mary’s and All Saints Primary school, 0118 9394859
Dee Park Children’s Centre, Ranikhet Primary school, Tilehurst, 0118 9015221
East Downlands Sure Start Children’s Centre, Pangbourne Primary School, 0118 9845105
East Reading Children’s Centre, New Town area of Reading, 0118 9015400
Hamilton Road, services & activities supporting families with children under five, 0118 9015400
Katesgrove Children’s Centre, activities and groups for families, 0118 9750819
Orwell House,services & activities supporting families with children under five, Craven Rd, 0118 9015400
Oxford Road Children’s Centre, activities for children under 5 and their families, 0118 9015676
Parent Pop In, chat with outreach workers, Norcot Early Years Centre, Wed am’s, 0118 9015577
Ranikhet Extended Schools Services, Spey Rd, Tilehurst, 0118 9015221
Red Kite Children’s Centre, Shinfield, 0118 9882332
Riverdale Children’s Centre, Silverdale Road, Earley, 0118 9088066
Southcote Children’s Centre, Coronation Square, 0118 9390535
Surestart Children’s Centres, info, support, activities, adult learning, childcare, 0118 9390900
SureStart Whitley Children’s Centre, for young families and families-to-be, 0118 9015780
Tilehurst and Area Children’s Centre, Downsway Primary School, 07770 315070
Woodley Children’s Centre, family support, The Ambleside Centre, 0118 3776444
Toddlers Other GroupsBaby College, fun development classes, 0 - 3yrs, all over Reading, 0118 9798549
Buzzy Bees, games, crafts, nursery rhymes, sports, music & more!, 0118 9015080
Ranikhet Children’s Centre, Tales for Tots, storytime fun for under 5’s, Tues pm, 0118 9015221
Toddlers MusicKindermusik, music and movement, Caversham, Mon & Tues, 0-5yrs, 0118 9477546
Little Charactors, musical fun for pre-schoolers, 3+, Tilehurst, 07881 625556
MAD Academy, music & dance MADness, age 3m - 4yrs, Tilehurst, Purley, Burghfield, Calcot, 0118 9770050
Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 4yrs, Mortimer, 01635 860959
Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 5yrs, Reading, Earley, Tilehurst, 01635 868584
Music with Mummy, Birth to 3yrs, Woodley and Wokingham, 0118 9034808
MUSIC with MUMMY, birth-3 yrs, Mortimer, Burghfield Cmn, Swallowfield, 0118 9332078
Tiny Tune Time, Tuesday mornings Pangbourne Village Hall, 0 - 5 yrs, 01235 851091
Wycliffe Music & Movement, The Warehouse, Mon am, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9299919
Toddlers Gym and FitnessArthur Hill Pool, swimming courses for 5yrs+, King’s Road, 0118 9015055
Central Swimming Pool, parent and toddler swim, 0118 9015070
Cotswold Sports Centre, toddlers trampolining, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690
Dancercise, baby dancercise, age 2.5 yrs+, Sonning, 079513 85850
Highdown Sports Centre, under 5’s swimming courses, Caversham, 0118 9015095
Antenatal & Babies
Katesgrove children’s Centre
Elgar Road (north), ReadingA range of services and activities for families with young children.
For more information contact
0118 901 5664
Children’s CentresBlagdon Nursery School & Childrens
Centre, Whitley, 0118 9015425
Blagrave Nursery and Children’s Centre,
Recreation road, Tilehurst, 0118 9015427
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Toddlers TimetableLittle Charactors, musical fun for pre-schoolers, 3+, Tilehurst, 07881 625556
MAD Academy, music & dance MADness, age 3m - 4yrs, Tilehurst, Purley, Burghfield, Calcot, 0118 9770050
Meadway Sports Centre, Bouncing Babes, fun start to trampolining, 0118 9015060
Meadway Sports Centre, Buzzy Bees, bouncy castle, arts & crafts, soft play & swimming, 0118 9015060
Meadway Sports Centre, Fundamentals, toddlers movement & balance, 0118 9015060
Meadway Sports Centre, Parent and Toddler Splash, 0118 9015060
Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 4yrs, Mortimer, 01635 860959
Monkey Music, music & movement, age 3m - 5yrs,Reading, Earley, Tilehurst, 01635 868584
Rivermead, Toddlers World - soft play / bouncy castles for under 5s, 0118 9015000
Rugbytots, rugby play programme, 2 - 5 yrs, various classes, 0845 313 3255
Shamu Swim School, adult & child class, age 2+, Caversham, 0118 9476698
Tots Tumble, soft play with bouncy castle, Palmer Park Sports Stadium, 0118 9015080
Toddlers Art and CraftMeadway Sports Centre, Buzzy Bees, bouncy castle, arts & crafts, soft play & swimming, 0118 9015060
Messy Monkeys Art and Craft Group for under 5’s, Mon am, Hurst Scout Hut, School Road, 07809 148922
Ranikhet Children’s Centre, Play to Learn, messy play for under 5’s, Mon a.m, 0118 9015221
Ranikhet Children’s Centre, Sparkle Kids, play and Craft for under 5’s , Wed pm, 0118 9015221
Tots Tumble, soft play plus arts & crafts, Palmer Park Sports Stadium, 0118 9015080
Wycliffe Coffee & Crafts, The Warehouse, Wed pm, all day Thurs, 0118 9299919
Toddlers Monday amArborfield Camp Mother & Toddler Group, 0 - 4yrs, 0118 9763276
Chalfont Toddler Group, 0 - 3 yrs, Earley Centrepoint, Lower Earley, 0118 9312951
Grandparents and Toddlers, 0 - 5, term time, Coronation Square, 0118 9015622
Little Fishes - Coley Park Baptist Church. 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9589911
Mortimer West End Toddlers, Monday 10am, including holidays, 0118 9332990
Mortimer West-End Toddlers, 0 - 5 yrs, open to siblings in holidays, 0118 9332990
Norcot Early Years Centre Toddler Group, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9015618
Spencers Wood Toddler Group, 9.45 - 11.45, village hall, 0 - 5yrs, 07990 502876
The Under 3’s Club, term time, Radstock Comm. Centre, Earley, 0118 9666557
Westwood Farm Under 3’s Baby Group, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9420472
Toddlers Monday pmCrescent Under 5’s (Toddlers), Alfred Sutton Primary school, 0118 9010012
Norcot Early Years Centre Toddler Group, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9015618
Southcote Messy Play Session, 0 - 5, term time, Children’s Centre, 0118 9390535
Theale Gateway Centre, stay and play sessions, all year, 0118 9303207
Toddlers Tuesday amAldermaston Parents and Toddlers, Aldermaston Parish Hall, 0118 9714888
Caversham Hill Chapel Toddlers Group, 0118 9474529
Katesgrove Children’s Centre, 0 - 5yrs, term time, 0118 9750819
Kilnsea Parent & Toddlers, Maiden Place Comm Centre, L Earley, 07754 847967
Maiden Erlegh Parent & Toddler Group, Silverdale Comm Centre, 0118 9665417
Maiden Erlegh Toddler Group: craft, music & play for 0-5 yr olds, Silverdale Centre, 0118 9665417
Mortimer Toddlers, 0 - 5yrs, all hols except summer & X-mas, Mortimer Comm Centre, 0780 4952285
Southlake Toddlers, Emmanuel Church, Woodley, 9.15-11.15 term-time, 0-5yrs, 0118 9672740
St John’s Parent & Toddler Group, 0-4yrs, Church Rd, Woodley, 0118 9695128
Sure Start Childminders & Children Stay & Play, Calcot, 0118 9456157
Sure Start Foster Carers & Children’s Stay & Play, Calcot, 0118 9456157
Sure Start Stay & Play, 9.30 - 12, arts & crafts, open space, Calcot, 0118 9456157
The Teddy Bear Club, term time, 0 - 4.5 yrs, Woodley, 0118 9352590
Tiny Tune Time, 2 - 5yrs, Pangbourne Village Hall, 01235 851091
Tumble Teds, Coley Park Community Centre, 0118 9015662
Westwood Farm Under 3’s Baby Group, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9420472
Woodley Baptist Church Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9699956
Toddlers Tuesday pmBarty Bears, art/craft, soft play, East Rdg Adv Playground, 0118 9667577
Firasha, 0 - 5 yrs, Silverdale Comm Centre, Earley, 07974 348883
Tots on Tuesday, Kates Grove Children’s Centre, Elgar Rd, 0118 9750819
Toddlers Wed amAl-Ansar Mother & Toddler Group, 3 - 5, Pakistan Comm Centre, 0118 9269031
Arborfield Camp Mother & Toddler Group, 0 - 4yrs, 0118 9763276
Busy Bees, 0 - 4 yrs, Earley, 0118 9266710
Katesgrove Children’s Centre, 0 - 5yrs, term time, 0118 9750819
Maiden Erlegh Parent & Toddler Group, Silverdale Comm Centre, 0118 9665417
Maiden Erlegh Toddler Group: craft, music & play for 0-5 yr olds, Silverdale Centre, 0118 9665417
Mulberry Bush Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, Lower Earley, 0118 9872682
New Hope Toddler Group, 0 - 5 yrs, term time, 95 York Rd, 0118 9596534
Rainbow Club, (Tilehurst) The Meadway, Comm. Church, 0 - 4’s, 0118 9415557
St Luke’s Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5, term time, Erleigh Road, 0118 9262372
St Nicholas Hurst Baby & Toddler Group, 0 - 3yrs, Hurst, 0118 9345203
The Teddy Bear Club, term time, 0 - 4.5 yrs, Woodley, 0118 9352590
Tigger Toddlers, YMCA, , 0 - 5yrs, term-time, Parkside Rd, Tilehurst, 0118 9411495
Twyford Toddler Group, term time, 0-5 yrs, Twyford Youth Centre, 078379 56717
Westwood Farm Under 3’s Baby Group, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9420472
Wycliffe Parent and Toddler Group, The Warehouse, 0118 9299919
Toddlers Wed pmColey Park Children’s Centre Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9394859
Five Down, Beansheaf Comm. Centre Charrington Rd, Calcot, 0118 9413309
New Hope Toddler Group, 0 - 5 yrs, term time, 95 York Rd, 0118 9596534
New Hope Toddler Group, 0 - 5 yrs, term time, 95 York Rd, 0118 9596534
Toddlers Thursday amChalfont Toddler Group, 0 - 3 yrs, Lower Earley, 0118 9312951
Coley Park Children’s Centre Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9394859
Emmer Green Toddler Group, Youth & Community Centre, 07707 570621
Glowworms Parent & Toddlers, Norcot Mission Church, Tilehurst, 0118 943 1071
Maiden Erlegh Parent & Toddler Group, Silverdale Comm Centre, 0118 9665417
Maiden Erlegh Toddler Group: craft, music & play for 0-5 yr olds, Silverdale Centre, 0118 9665417
MENCAP Bubble Club, 0 - 4yrs children with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518
Norcot Early Years Centre Toddler Group, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9015618
Spencers Wood Toddler Group, 9.45 - 11.45, village hall, 0 - 5yrs, 07990 502876
St Marks Toddler Group, 0 - 5, term time, Cranbury Road, 0118 9625781
Sure Start Toddlers at Whitley Community Centre, 0118 9015777
The Under 3’s Club, term time, Radstock Comm. Centre, Earley, 0118 9666557
Tiny Tots, 0 - 5 yrs, term time, Church Rd, Woodley, 0118 9210832
Tumble Teds, Coley Park Community Centre, 0118 9015662
Toddlers Thursday pmLittle Cherubs Parent & Toddler Group, Liebenrood Road, 01189541243
Micklands Toddler Group, 0 - 3yrs, 1 - 3pm, Micklands Road, Cav, 0118 9471976
Parents & Tinies, 0 - 1 yr, term time, Southcote Childrens Centre, 0118 9015622
Theale Teddies, babies to under 5, Theale Village Hall, Thurs p.m, 0118 9302766
Theale Teddies, toddlers Thurs 1.30pm - 3pm, 0118 9302766
Toddlers Friday amArborfield Camp Mother & Toddler Group, 0 - 4yrs, 0118 9763276
Barty Bears, art/craft, soft play, East Rdg Adv Playground, 0118 9667577
Caversham Hill Chapel Toddlers Group, 0118 9474529
Doodle Dots, Arts based, Tyndale Baptist Church, Whitley, 0118 9665992
What’s On Every Day of the Week for your Toddler!
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Little Angels, 0 - 4yrs, All Saints Church, first Fri of the month, incl hols, 0118 9573552
Norcot Early Years Centre Toddler Group, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9015618
Rainbow Club, (Tilehurst) The Meadway, Reading Comm. Church, 0 - 4’s, 0118 9415557
St Dominics Parent & Toddler Group, 0 - 5yrs, Woodley, 0118 9268583
Swallowfield Toddler Group, Parish Hall, 0 - 5yrs, 0118 9884874
The Teddy Bear Club, term time, 0 - 4.5 yrs, Woodley, 0118 9352590
Twyford Toddler Group, term time, 0-5 yrs, Twyford Youth Centre, 078379 56717
Victoria Rd Parent and Toddlers, 9.30 - 11, Tilehurst, 0 - 5yrs, 07989 261637
Westwood Farm Under 3’s Baby Group, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9420472
Westwood Farm Under 3’s Baby Group, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9420472
Toddlers Friday pmLe Club Francais, French for 2-5 yrs, St Barnabas Hall, Caversham, 0118 9351000
Toddler Time at MERL, rhymes, songs, crafts, 18m-4yrs, term time, 0118 3788660
Toddlers Saturday amDad’s Group at Norcot Early Years Centre, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9015618
Wycliffe Parent and Toddler Group, The Warehouse, 0118 9299919
Libraries with Story/Rhyme timeBattle Library, all year, story time Tue/Thur pm, rhyme time Tue/Fri am, 0118 9015100
Burghfield Library, term time, Thurs 2.30 - 3pm, 0-3yrs, 0118 9833632
Caversham Library, all year, story time Thur pm, rhyme time Tue am & Wed pm, 0118 9015103
Central library, all year, story time Sat am, rhyme time Thur am, 0118 9015950
Mortimer Library, story time, Victoria Rd, Mortimer, 0118 9332882
Palmer Park library, all year, story time Mon pm, rhyme time Tue am, 0118 9015106
Pangbourne Library, rhyme time, Reading Rd, Pangbourne, 0118 9844117
Southcote, rhyme time, all year, Friday, 10.30-11am, 0118 9015109
Theale Library, term time, ryhme 0 - 3yrs, Mon, Wed 11 - 11.30, 0118 9303207
Tilehurst library, all year, story time Thur pm, rhyme time Mon am, 0118 9015112
Whitley library, story time, all year, Tuesday, 2.15-2.45pm, 0118 9015115
Places to Visit in and around ReadingAmners Farm, lambing days, mini railway, 0118 9832417
Basildon Park, NT house and grounds, children’s events, 0118 9843040
Basingstoke Aquadrome, lagoon, flume, parties, holiday activities, 01256 472343
Beale Park, animals, playgrounds, paddling pools, café, train, 0870 7777160
Bekonscot Model Village, be a giant in a miniature land !, 01494 672919
Bowood Adventure Playground, pirate galleon, aerial rope walks, space dive, hidden caves, 01249 812102
Bucklebury Farm Park, deer park, indoor play area, picnic, 0118 9714002
Coral Reef, swimming complex, 01344 862525
Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford, Oxfordshire, 01993 825728
Dinton Pastures Country Park, lake, playground, walking, 0118 934 2016
Englefield Estate, gardens open Apr - Oct, Mon - Thurs, Theale, 0118 9302504
Family Adventure Farm, animals, playground, feeding lambs, pig racing, 01635 269678
Intech, science centre & planetarium, under cover, all weather, nr Winchester, 01962 863791
John Nike Leisuresport Complex, ski and skate, Bracknell, 01344 789000
Kew Gardens, children’s area, Richmond, Surrey, 020 83325655
Longleat, safari park, house, rides, gardens and more, 01985 844400
Marwell Wildlife Park, a great day out, Winchester, 01962 777407
Milestone’s Museum, real people, open air, fun for all ages, Basingstoke, 01256 477766
Monkey World, lovely park with loads of monkeys!, nr Wareham, Dorset, 01929 462537
Museum of English Rural Life, lots of FREE family activities!, 0118 3788660
Museum of Reading, FREE kids activities throughout the year, 0118 9399800
Museum of Reading, many children’s activities, many free!, 0118 9399800
Paultons Park, theme Park for families, Mar - Oct plus Feb half term., 023 8081 4442
REME, Museum of Technology, family days, Arborfield, 0118 9763375
River and Rowing Museum, various family events, Henley, 01491 415600
Royal Navy Submarine Museum, has a yellow submarine for younger visitors, 023 9252 9217
The Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys, 01635 202444
The Look Out Discovery Centre, & playground, Bracknell, 01344 354400
Thermae Bath Spa, pamper yourself!, Bath, 01225 33 6789
Town Mouse & Country Mouse, kids play, ages 3 - 7, 20 - 25 July, 01491 578631
Watercress Line, heritage railway, play area, Hampshire, 01962 733810
Wellington Country Park, play areas, mini railway, sandpit, lakes, 0118 9326444
RailwaysAmnerfield Miniature Railway, Easter Sunday to October, Amners Farm, 0771 8852814
RSME Minature railway, rides 1st Sun of month, Prospect Park, 0118 9587247
Wellington Country Park, mini railway, sandpit, lakes, 0118 9326444
Theatres and CinemasSouth Street Arts Centre, Creative kids theatre & comedy, 0118 9606060
The Hexagon, a packed programe of kids shows, 0118 9606060
Vue Cinema, Reading, 08712 240 240
PetsCastle Vets Pet Healthcare Centre, for all pet animals, 0118 9574488
Simply Schnauzers - dog grooming exclusively for Schnauzers, 07749 074514
Tiptoe Designs, miniaturised paw prints in silver, 0118 9266442
ChildrenswearAllpresent, Shoo Shoos baby shoes and Togz kids’ waterproofs, 0118 9477418
Captain Tortue, quality children’s clothes, 01256 881811
Eco Kidz, eco-friendly and fair trade funky clothing & toys for kids, 0118 9841688
Incy Wincy, swimming products for babies & toddlers, Tilehurst, 0118 3773581
Twinkle Twinkle, organic clothing, cloth nappies, slings, 0118 9695550
Food for FamiliesRiverford, organic fruit & veg delivered to your door, 0118 9890053
Family Places to EatBella Pasta, children’s packs, Queen Victoria Street, 0118 9500592
Blubeckers at The Pack Horse, very good children’s menu, Mapledurham, 0118 9722140
Blubeckers, very good children’s menu, Hare Hatch, 0118 9403136
Cinnamon Tree, award-winning food, restaurant and take-away, Mortimer, 0118 9332428
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Something for Everyone A - Z of Sports and ActivitiesGlobal Cafe, food & drink from around the world! London St., 0118 9583555
Horse and Groom, children’s menu, large garden with wagon!, 0118 9332813
Pizza Hut, kids get colouring packs, town centre, 0118 959 6644
TGI Fridays, lively and very child friendly, Caversham Road, 0118 9575656
The Packsaddle Inn, children’s outdoor play area, Mapledurham, 0118 946 3000
The Royal Oak, child-friendly, School Green, Shinfield, 0118 9882931
The Wee Waif Lodge, ideal for families, pub food, Charvil, 0118 944 0066
Tutu’s Ethiopian Table, Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine, London St, 0118 9583555
Wagamama, Japanese noodle bar, children’s menu, 0118 9511599
World Turned Upside Down, traditional pub fare, Basingstoke Rd, 0118 9871763
First Aid Training for Parents and CarersFamily First Aid Training, University of Reading, London Road, 08452 300 999
Mark The Medic, first aid for parents & families, in your home, 08452 300999
Norcot Early Years Centre, first aid training for families, 0118 9015577
St John Ambulance, paediatric first aid, Woodley, 0118 9335500
Soft Play AreasActive Tots, beautiful softplay centre, converted barn, 0-4 yrs, Stratfield Saye, 01256 880 220
Krazy Play Days, Sterling Way, 0118 9426171
Rivermead, Toddlers World - soft play / bouncy castles for under 5s, 0118 9015000
The Mad House Play and Party World, Green Park, 0118 9755455
Sports CentresAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, for all your sporting needs!, 0118 9370270
Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio, lots of swimmming activities, King’s Rd, 0118 9015055
Bulmershe Leisure Centre, swimming, trampolining, judo, badminton, 0118 9268733
Central Swimming Pool, lots going on for kids!, 0118 9015070
Cotswold Sports Centre, sport, parties, swimming, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690
David Lloyd, Family Splash Sessions, Get-Active, Thames Valley Business Park, 0118 9662904
Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, loads of sports and activities, 0118 9312066
Highdown Sports Centre, pool, gym, sports hall, Caversham, 0118 9015095
Meadway Sports Centre, pool, gym, squash, badminton, Tilehurst, 0118 9015060
Palmer Park Sports Stadium, athletics, velodrome, football, gym, 0118 9015080
Rivermead Leisure Complex, lagoon pool, multi-sports, dance, 0118 9015000
Ryeish Green Leisure Centre, Hyde End Lane, 0118 9885544
Willink Leisure Centre, swimming, tennis, football, badminton, Burghfield, 0118 9834845
Toy LibrariesLend and Play Toy Library, Ambleside Centre, Woodley, 0118 3776429
Southcote Toy Library, open Tues a.m & Thurs p.m, 0118 9015109
Tick Tock Toy Library, c/o Calcot Infant School, Wed am, Fri pm, all yr except Christmas, 0118 9456157
Toy Library, selection of toys to borrow, through any Reading Borough library, 0118 9015109
Leighton Park Holiday Activity Scheme, lots to choose from, 01189 879538
MENCAP Holiday Clubs, Easter & Summer, 4 - 15yrs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518
Norcot Early Years Centre, holiday play club, 3-6yrs, RG30, 0118 9015618
Ranikhet Extended School After School Club, Tilehurst, 0118 9015221
Reading Hockey Club, holiday hockey camps, 0118 9699049
Reading YMCA Holiday Playscheme, 5-11yrs, 8.30-5.30, Parkside Rd, 0118 9575746
Shinfield Holiday Club, 4.5-11yrs, all hols except Christmas, 07982 030856
South Rdg After School/Holiday Club, 4-11yrs, Whitley Park Infants, 0118 9015567
SportsReach Summer Soccer, Elvian School, Summer Hols, 7-14yrs, 0118 9590058
St Joseph’s School Play Club, 4 - 12 yrs, U/Redlands Rd, 0118 9390637
St Michael’s Church Hall Play Club, 4 - 12 yrs,, 0118 9390637
St. Joseph’s Holiday Club, 8.30 - 5.30pm, not Christmas hols, Upper Redlands Rd, 0118 9390637
StageAbility Holiday Workshops, age 5-12, Tilehurst and Earley, 0845 050 8245
Star Hotshots, multi activity sports camps, age 5-14, Blue Coat school, 0845 3010450
The Holybrook Holiday Club, starting Summer 2010!, Beansheaf Comm Centre, 07504 956168
The Mad House Holiday Activity Club, Green Park, 0118 9755455
Uni of Reading School’s Out, football, mulit-sports, tennis, age 5 - 16yrs, 0118 3788799
Waterloo Meadows Play Club, Elgar Rd, 4-12 yrs, all hols, 0118 9390637
Willink Leisure Centre, Camp Adventure sports, arts & crafts, holiday activities, 0118 9834845
Air SportsMuseum of Berkshire Aviation, Woodley, 0118 9448089
Reading Air Cadets, flying, gliding, sports, camping, age 13+, Oxford Rd, 0118 9582867
Arts and CraftsAll Things Crafty - art & craft classes for children, 0118 9731967
Glass painting activities for all events and venues!, 07733 442958
Hobbycraft, all the craft materials you could think of, Forbury Retail Park, 0845 051 6532
Pottering About, mobile paint your own pottery company, 07710 347920
AthleticsPalmer Park Sports Stadium, UK Athletics Assoc. Shine Awards Scheme, 0118 9015080
Reading Athletic Club, age 10 +, 0118 9427550
BadmintonBulmershe L.C, Fun Badminton Club, begin & intermed, 5+, term time, 0118 9268733
Meadway Sports Centre, badminton, from beginners upwards, 0118 9015060
BasketballAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, basketball court for hire, 0118 9370270
Reading Rockets Basketball Club, age 6+, all around Reading, 0118 9263040
Bowling and SkittlesReading Bowl, 10-pin bowling, Calcot, 0118 9304296
CricketDarren Talbot Cricket Coaching, 7yrs+, led by professional coaches, 07912 873591
Holiday Schemes and ActivitiesAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, full timetable of holiday activities, 0118 9370270
Arborfield Garrison Holiday Club, Arborfield, 0118 9763276
Bulmershe Leisure Centre Playscheme, 5 - 13yrs, 8.30 - 4pm, 0118 9268733
Caversham Heath Golf Club, competitions & holiday camps, 0118 9478600
Cotswold Sports Centre, Camp Adventure, sport, art/craft, day trips, age 8 - 14,Tilehurst, 0118 9414690
Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching, 7yrs+, led by prof. coaches, 07912 873591
Dingley Family & Specialist EYC, Summer Play Scheme, Kenavon Drive RG1, 0118 3277424
Elite Soccer School, school holiday courses, age 4-14yrs, 07769 701209
Emmer Green Play Club, 4-12 yrs, Grove Road, Caversham, 01189390637
Goldilocks Nursery, 4 - 8yrs, 7.30 - 6pm, all school hols, Tilehurst, 0118 3278943
Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley,sports & activity holiday camps, every holiday, 3 - 12yrs, 0118 9312066
Hawkedon Playclub and Holiday Club, Lower Earley, 07768 668000
Hotshots Sports Camp, 5 - 15yrs, Easter/Summer, Sonning, 08453 010450
Inglewood Day Nursery, for nursery children/siblings, 0118 9448338
Jubilee Jets Holiday Club, 5 - 11 yrs, 8am - 6pm, Padworth, 0118 9701600
KG Adventure (formally Kids Klub) Fantastic Summer Camp in Pangbourne, 01449 742700
King’s Camps, 4½ - 17 yrs, large holiday club, not Christmas hols, Caversham, 08700 429329
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Diane Murdoch School of Dancing, 3+, all types, Earley, 07967 507937
Jeannine Greville Dance Academies, 2½ to 18, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, 01491 572000
Mo’s - All dance styles & musical theatre, 2yrs +, Cav, Woodley, Grazeley, 0845 2062291
O’Gara School of Irish Dancing, age 4.5yrs+, Irish Centre, 07961 454089
Read Dance & Theatre Company, theatre training, age 5+, 08451 307408
Reading Superstars, competitive jazz dance teams age 8 - 15, 07815 971282
School Of The Arts, dance, drama, singing, age 3 - 18+, 0118 9587168
Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Southcote, 0844 800 9482
Starlet Dance School, all types of dance, girls and boys aged 3-18 yrs, 0118 9887848
Tara’s Academy, street dance & drama for 4 yrs+, Charvil & Twyford, 0118 9343920
ThamesValley GC, all ages, gym, ballet, singing, street, parties Sonning Common, 0118 9724401
The County School of Dancing, ballroom,latin and street, S’hampton St, 0118 9262869
The Dance Studio, b’room, latin, salsa & more, Richfield Ave, 0118 9415813
Theatretrain, Performing in local & W. End shows from 6-18 yrs, 0118 9429400
DancewearDance Reality, dancewear shop, Tilehurst, 0118 9421896
Dancia International, dancewear for all ages & all dance/gym, 0118 9478123
Encore Dancewear, all types of dancewear, Cardiff Rd, 0118 9599500
DramaAll Stars Theatre Academy, age 3-18, Theale & Woodley, 0118 9868000
Beryl Jarvis School of Theatre Dance, 2yrs - 6mths+, Earley, 0118 9264236
CHAR’ACTORS’: Musical fun for children aged 3-6, Tilehurst, 07881 625556
FalconGrange Productions, theatre for all ages, see website for latest productions, 07789 991301
Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, 5-11, boost confidence!, 0118 9594667
Mo’s Stage School, 4-18yrs, Coley, 0788 295 8834
Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, coaching programme for 3 - 11 yr olds, 0118 9312066
Purley on Thames Cricket Club, junior teams from Under 9, girls team, 0118 9453117
Shinfield Cricket Club, junior coaching sessions, 0118 9883743
Sulhamstead & Ufton Cricket Club, starts from under 9’s, 0118 9305282
Theale & Tilehurst Cricket Club, friendly family club, Thelae, 07766 332506
CyclingPalmer Park Sports Stadium, athletics, velodrome, football, gym, 0118 9015080
Palmer Park Velodrome, strong junior section, age 4+, 01344 750617
Reading Cycling Club, age 12+, winter training at velodrome, 0118 9568916
Reading Veladrome Racing, age 11 - 14 and 14 - 18, 0118 9730733
CheerleadingReading Redkittens Cheerleaders, 5-15yrs, Bulmershe, 07940 001123
Reading Superstars Cheer lessons and competitive teams age 4 - adult, 07815 971282
DanceA.J Academies, dance school, from 3 years, Tilehurst & Calcot, 01635 46293
All Stars Theatre Academy, age 3-18, Theale & Woodley, 0118 9868000
Allied Schools of Dance, ballet, tap, modern, street, Woodley, 0118 9671600
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy, from 3 yrs, Hurst Village Hall, Tues, 01865 739048
Beryl Jarvis School of Theatre Dance, 2yrs - 6mths+, Earley, 0118 9264236
Broadway Stage Academy, age 2+, Emmer Green, Coley, Calcot, 0118 9017114
CHAR’ACTORS’: Musical fun for children aged 3-6, Tilehurst, 07881 625556
Dance Reality, all types of dance, from 2yrs 6mths, Tilehurst, 0118 9421896
Dance Sensation, tap, modern, ballet & more, Tilehurst & Shinfield, 0118 9371383
Dancercise, ballet, tap & street jazz, 4 yrs +, Sonning, 079513 85850
Daphne Bennett, ballet, tap, gym, 2yrs 6 mths+, Berks/ Hants, 0118 9868000
Read Dance & Theatre Company, theatre training, age 5+, 08451 307408
Reading Youth Theatre, drama, skills, confidence, age 4+, South St, 0118 9015234
School Of The Arts, dance,drama,singing, age 3 - 18+, 0118 9587168
StageAbility, age 5-12, have fun with drama! Tilehurst & Lower Earley, 0845 050 8245
Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Calcot, 0118 9423002
Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Emmer Green, 0800 0833795
Stagecoach, act, sing, dance, age 4+, Southcote, 0844 800 9482
Starlet Dance School, drama and singing, girls and boys aged 3-18 yrs, 0118 9887848
Tara’s Academy, street dance & drama for 4 yrs+, Charvil & Twyford, 0118 9343920
The Talent Stop Berkshire Academies, act/dance/sing, 2yrs 6m+, 0118 9623379
Theatretrain, Performing in local & W. End shows from 6-18 yrs, 0118 9429400
FencingReading Fencing Club, age 9+, Reading Blue Coat School, 0754 523 4347
First Aid Courses for ChildrenSt John Ambulance, young first aider, age 7 - 16, Woodley, 0118 9335500
Fitness and ExerciseCotswold Sports Centre, supervised gym use, 8 - 16yrs, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690
Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, junior gym, the ‘pod’, 8 - 17 yrs, 0118 9312066
FootballAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, football pitches for hire, 0118 9370270
Australian Rules Football, players aged 16+, 07712 003210
Cotswold Sports Centre, term time football courses, age 4 - 16, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690
Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, summer football courses, boys & girls, 5-12yrs, 0118 9312066
Highdown Sports Centre, junior Mini Soccer sessions, Caversham, 0118 9015095
Little Kickers, football training, 18mths - 5yrs, Rivermead Leisure Centre, 0118 9268114
Meadway Sports Centre, junior mini-soccer sessions, 0118 9015060
Palmer Park Sports Stadium, athletics, velodrome, football, gym, 0118 9015080
Reading Girls Football Club, all abilities welcome , age 8+, 07799 876371
Reading Girl’s Football Club, under 10’s - under 18’s, 0118 9841246
South Reading FC, soccer school for boys & girls aged 4-7 yrs, 07977 802530
SportsReach Summer Soccer, Elvian School, Summer Hols, 7-14yrs, 0118 9590058
Tilehurst Panthers, boys and girls teams, from under 9’s, 07768 936927
Woodley Hammers F.C, from under 6 - adult, girls and boys, 0118 9272819
GolfBurghfield Golf Club, 9 Hole Pay and Play course for beginners, 0118 9582309
Caversham Heath Golf Club, competitions & holiday camps, 0118 9478600
Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, coaching programme for 3 - 11 yr olds, 0118 9312066
Gymnastics and TrampolineBulmershe Gymnastics Club: gymnastics from preschool to adults, 0118 9263686
Bulmershe L.C, trampolining 5+, begin, improv, mixed ability classes, 0118 9268733
Cotswold Sports Centre, juniors trampolining, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690
Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, coaching programme for 3 - 11 yr olds, 0118 9312066
Highdown Sports Centre, junior gymnastics, Caversham, 0118 9015095
Meadway Sports Centre, Bouncing Babes, fun start to trampolining, 0118 9015060
Dancia internationalReading’s Premier Dancewear Store.Dance clothing, shoes & uniforms.
Fabulous gymnastics leotards.Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
36-38 Prospect St, Caversham, RG4 8JLTel: 0118 9478123
www.dancia.co.uk/reading
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PartiesA - Z of Sports and Activities/Holiday Activities
Meadway Sports Centre, junior gym and trampolining following RSL and BAGA schemes, 0118 9015060
Reading Trampoline Club, age 5+, Crosfields School, Shinfield Rd, 0118 9572371
ThamesValley GC, all ages, gym, ballet, singing, street, parties Sonning Common, 0118 9724401
HockeyPhoenix & Ranelagh Hockey Club, extensive junior section, Oxford Rd, 0118 9424130
Reading Hockey Club, age 4 - 18, all abilities, Sonning Lane, 0118 9699049
Sonning Hockey Club, Sonning Lane, age 7 - 16, all abilities, 0118 9472862
HorseridingHall Place Equestrian Centre, age 2+, beginners to advanced, 0118 9426938
Rugby and Mini RugbyAldermastonrugby.com ages 6to17, AWE RecSoc on Sundays 10.30, 0118 9333266
Reading Abbey RFC, full mini and junior section, Caversham, 0118 9722881
Reading RFC, Girls Under 15’s, all new players welcome, 07970 071794
Reading Youth Rugby, new players welcome, age 6 - 17yrs, 0118 9696592
Redingensians RFC, rugby, Year 1 +, all ages welcome, 0118 9341794
Rugbytots, rugby play programme, 2 - 7 yrs, various classes, 0845 313 3255
Spirit TKD, children’s martial arts classes, ages 4+, Cotswold Sports Centre, 0118 9070876
SU-HA-RI Karate, juniors and teens Thurs p.m, Willink Leisure Centre, 07787 860124
Thames Valley Taekwon-Do, age 9+, Rivermead Leisure Complex, 0118 9864858
Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate Academy, age 8+, or 5+ if parents train!, 0118 9478420
Multi-SportsAdventure Dolphin, watersports, skiing, mountain biking, caving & lots more!, 0118 9843162
MotorbikingLittle Bikers UK, motorbike lessons/group bookings for parties, 5 - 10yrs, Mapledurham, 0118 9462748
Music GroupsCHAR’ACTORS’: Musical fun for children aged 3-6, Tilehurst, 07881 625556
Charvil Girls’ Choir, concerts, festivals and competitions, 11-18 yrs, 0118 9340589
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to channel your child’s energy?
Nemesis Academy of Martial ArtsCall 0118 9262108 or 07811 085778
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KartingKarting Nation, min height 54”, age 14+, 2 centres in Reading, 0870 1624847
Teamworks Karting, indoor go-karting, height 140cm+, Tilehurst, 0870 900 3020
Martial ArtsARO Fitness Kickboxing, in & around Reading, 03331 234504
Bulmershe L.C, all levels and abilities, age 5+, Saturday a.m, 0118 9268733
Bytomic Taekwondo, martial arts, self-defence & fitness, 08450 212888
FWC Kung Fu, age 13+, Reading YMCA, Wed & Sat, 07957 198698
KickFit Martial Arts Schools, Prospect College, 0800 0924304
Nemesis Martial Arts, Karate, Taekwondo, Kickboxing & more, 0118 9262108
Reading Academy of Wing Chun Kung Fu & Kali, age 15+, 0118 9788616
Reading Shotokan Karate Club, all ages welcome, drop-in sessions, 0118 9548728
Reading Taekwondo Academy, age 3.5+, 3 sites in Reading, 01344 777522
Reading Youth Orchestra, age 13+,
term time,Thamesbridge College,
0118 9015636
Paintball and Laser GamesDelta Force Paintball, the UK’s premier
paintball provider!, 0844 477 5050
The Mad House Laser parties, Green
Park, great fun, call for more information,
0118 9755455
Weekend Warriors, paintballing, age 12+,
Cane End, 07889 666878
Mon, Thur - Radstock, Earley RG6 5UZ
Tues - Maiden Place Comm Centre, Kilnsea Drive RG6 3HE
Wed - Shinfield Junior C of E School, Chestnut Crescent RG2 9EJ
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Holiday Schemes
Swimming and SnorkellingAbbey Swim School, Girls 3+, ASA awards, Small classes, Kendrick Rd, 0118 9876927
Academy Sport Leisure Centre, swimming lessons for all ages, 0118 9370270
Arthur Hill Pool, junior lifesaving and ‘Rookie Lifeguard’ courses, King’s Road, 0118 9015055
Arthur Hill Pool, Kelloggs ASA junior swimming courses, King’s Road, 0118 9015055
Arthur Hill Pool, Splashabout junior sessions, Kings Road, 0118 9015055
Bulmershe L.C, swimming lessons 6m+, Rookie lifeguard courses, 0118 9268733
Caversham Underwater Hockey Club, looking to start children’s session age 12+, 0788 4257247
Central Swimming Pool, drop-in coached swim session, age 6mths - 4yrs, 0118 9015070
Central Swimming Pool, junior courses, Kellogs ASA National Swim Plan, 0118 9015070
Central Swimming Pool, junior lifesaving and ‘Rookie Lifeguard’ courses, 0118 9015070
Cotswold Sports Centre, swimming lessons for children, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690
Harpers at Loddon Valley, swimming for all the family, 0118 9312066
Highdown Sports Centre, Kelloggs ASA swimming courses, Caversham, 0118 9015095
Highdown Sports Centre, lifesaving & ‘Rookie Lifeguard’, Caversham, 0118 9015095
J B Swim School, ASA lessons, small classes, 5+, Tilehurst, 0118 9614530
Meadway Sports Centre, junior learn to swim programme, 0118 9015060
Meadway Sports Centre, swimming courses for children, 0118 9015060
Reading Royals Synchronised Swimming Club, from age 5, Central Swimming Pool, 0118 9461025
Reading Youth Swimming Club, age 11+, Arthur Hill Swimming Pool, 0118 9015636
Rivermead Leisure Complex, lessons and drop-in sessions, 0118 9015000
Shamu Swim School, small classes, age 4+, Caversham area, 0118 9476698
Willink Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from babies +, Burghfield Common, 0118 9834845
Woodley Junior snorkel Club, Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Saturday’s, 0118 9268733
TennisAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, tennis courts for hire, 0118 9370270
Caversham Lawn Tennis Club, junior lessons, summer camps, 0118 9474566
Cotswold Sports Centre, term time tennis courses, age 4 - 16, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690
Fit 4 Sports, tennis coaching 4 - 16yrs, Summer term, Rachel Hill, Mortimer, 07986 124035
Goring Tennis Club, welcomes juniors of all ages & abilities, 01491 873860
Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, coaching programme for 3 - 11 yr olds, 0118 9312066
Mapledurham Lawn Tennis Club, junior coaching, age 6 -14, 0118 9477354
Pangbourne Tennis Club, Junior coaching ages 5 - 14+, 0118 9843764
Prospect Park, tennis courts, 0118 9399045
Prospect Park, tennis coaching, booking required, 0118 9373848
Reading Tennis Club, juniors of all standards, Reading Uni, 07840 567 907
Shinfield Tennis Club, ‘Shinfield Aces’, junior lessons, age 7+, 0118 9620066
Willink Leisure Centre, tennis courts for hire, Burghfield Common, 0118 9834845
Woodland Lawn Tennis Club (Tilehurst) , junior coaching, 0118 9417907
VolleyballAcademy Sport Leisure Centre, volleyball court for hire, 0118 9370270
WatersportsBARS, Family Boats - sales, restoration, maintenance, equipment, 0118 9833638
Berkshire Sail Training Centre, lots of youth sailing courses, Sulhamstead, 0118 9303467
Black Swan Sailing Club, training & fun days, age 8+, Hurst, 0118 9344424
Burghfield Sailing Club, from beginners to competitors, 0118 9303604
Datchet Watersports, windsurfing, sailing, holiday courses as well as tuition, 01753 683990
Reading Canoe Club, on the River Thames, Caversham, 0118 9477643
Reading Sailing Club, youth section, age 8+, Sonning, 01494 530019
YogaViniyoga classes (family, pregnancy, general, 1-1) RG1, RG30, 07984 451141
Youth ClubsBulmershe Youth and Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, Woodley, 0118 9268799
Earley Centrepoint Youth & Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, 0118 9312951
Mortimer Youth Club, Thursday pm, 11 - 16 yrs, Mortimer Community Centre, 0118 9331005
The Silverdale Youth & Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, Earley, 0118 9669529
Twyford Youth & Community Centre, for 14+ yrs, 0118 9340891
Woodley Airfield Youth & Community Centre, for 12+ yrs, 0118 9440449
Photo by Aperture Dramatics, Burghfield Common, 0118 9833319
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Jobcentre Plus, if you are looking for work, 0845 606 0234
Jobcentre Plus, if you need to claim a benefit, 0800 055 6688
National Centre for Domestic Violence, 08009 70 20 70
National Domestic Violence helpline (FREE call) 24 hour, 0808 2000247
NSPCC (FREE call) 24 hour child protection helpline, Textphone 0800 056 0566, 0808 800 5000
Pregnancy Crisis Centre, Basingstoke, 01256 460100
Reading Lifeline Crisis Pregnancy Centre, London Street, 0118 9596669
Refuge - National Domestic Violence Helpline (FREE call), 0808 2000 247
Relate, relationship counselling for couples and families, 0118 9876161
Samaritans, emotional support to anyone in distress, Reading, 0118 9266333
Thames Valley Probation Service, 01189 560466
Victim Support National Telephone Support Line, 0845 30 30 900
W.Berks Community Care Team, support for vulnerable children, 0845 6014726
West of Berkshire Substance Misuse service, 01189 557333
Women’s Aid - National Domestic Violence Helpline (FREE call), 0808 2000 247
Support
Family HealthFamily Health and Baby Clinics, all over Reading, drop-in, 0118 9312111
NHS Dental Access Centre, emergency dental care, Tilehurst, 0118 9452967
NHS Direct, details of local doctors, pharmacists, dentists, textphn 0845 606 4647, 0845 4647
NHS Direct, health advice & information 24 hrs a day, textphn 0845 606 4647, 0845 4647
PALS, free advice for patients, carers & their families, text 0787 6505 312, 0118 9822829
Health VisitorsNHS Berkshire West PCT, parenting support in Reading, 0118 9822854
Parenting Courses and SupportHome Start, support to families under stress, with a child under 5, 0118 9888025
Norcot Early Years Centre, childcare, activities, advice, support, 0118 9015577
Parentline Plus, free helpline, 24 hours a day, 0808 800 2222
Parents As First Teachers, Funzone, Mrs Bland’s Infant School, Burghfield, 07766 071 634
Ranikhet Children’s Centre, New Parents and Beyond, Mon 1 - 2.45pm, 0118 9015221
Reading Borough Council, parenting classes, various venues, 0118 9390396
The Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre, support to all carers, 0118 9505177
Youth ServicesReading Connexions Centre, support for 13 - 19 year olds, 0845 4085004
One Parent FamiliesGingerbread (FREE call), support for lone parent families, 0800 0185026
Fathers SupportDad’s & Kids Group at Norcot Early Years Centre, 82 Lyndhurst Rd, 0118 9015618
Families Need Fathers, information support centre, Tilehurst, 0118 9019132
M.A.L.E (Men’s Advice Line), domestic violence, 0808 801 0327
Fostering and AdoptionCabrini Children’s Society, various services, Reading, 0118 9875121
Directions, foster care, Reading, 0118 9015222
Foster Care Associates, Woodley, 0118 9698543
Parents & Children Together (PACT), free support, Reading, 0800 7311845
West Berkshire Family Placement Team, 01635 503155
BereavementDaisy`s Dream, support for bereaved children in Berkshire, 0118 9342604
Speech and LanguageBerkshire Clinic of Speech and Language therapy, Caversham, 0118 9474454
Emma Hurdiss Speech & Language Therapy, Lower Earley, 07935 895195
Julia Blake, speech therapist, therapy in your home, Caversham, 0118 9470853
Little Talkers, speech therapist, Burghfield Common, 07706 222447
Sally Newman B.Sc,P.G.C.E,M.R.C.S.L.T, Caversham, 0118 9474490
Speech Sort Ltd, speech therapy, Silchester Common, 0118 9700300
Special Needs and Learning DifficultiesAlafia Project, support for ethnic minority children with disabilities, fax 0118 9606729, 0118 9510279
Berkshire Autistic Society, Oxford Rd, 0118 9594594
Berkshire County Blind Society, for children and adults, 0118 987 2803
Building for the Future, improving the lives of local disabled children, 0118 9706704
Bulmershe Gymnastics Club, for children with physical or learning disabilities, 0118 9263686
Bulmershe L.C, additional needs swim school, term time, 5 - 16 yrs, 0118 9268733
Bulmershe Sharks, swimming club for people with learning difficulties, 0118 9665998
Dingley Family & Specialist Early Years Centre, Kenavon Drive, RG1, 0118 3277424
Dingley Family & Specialist EYC, Summer Play Scheme, Kenavon Drive, RG1, 0118 3277424
Dingley Family & Specialist EYC, Under 2’s, Mon pm, Kenavon Drive RG1, 0118 3277424
Downs Syndrome Group ,West Berkshire, support group, 07847 327528
Dyslexia Support Group, Wokingham, 07806 230044
Heartline, helping support children with heart conditions and families, 01276 707 636
Krazy Play Days, soft play centre, every 2 weeks on Fri pm’s for disabled children, 0118 9426171
MENCAP Bubble Club, Thu am, 0 - 4yrs children with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518
MENCAP Friday Club, 11 - 15 yr olds with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518
MENCAP Holiday Clubs, Easter & Summer 4 - 15yrs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518
MENCAP Saturday Club, 4 - 11yrs children with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518
MENCAP Tuesday Club, for 16 - 25+ yrs with special needs, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518
National Mencap, 020 74540454
Parenting Special Children, supports families of children with disabilities, 0118 3264784
Parenting Strategy Team, guidance and training for parents & schools, 0118 9088065
Peapods, support for families of children with physical disabilities, 07826 027844
Reading Connexions Centre, support for people up to 25 with special needs, 0845 4085004
Reading CTPLD Learning disability team, 0118 9553742
Reading Cygnets Swimming Club, for people with learning difficulties, 01491 873237
Reading Deaf and HOH Centre, 131-133 Cardiff Rd, fax 0118 9500507, 0118 9594969
Reading Mencap, Alexandra Rd, fax 0118 9015188, 0118 9662518
SCOPE, National charity for people with cerebral palsy, 0808 8003333
The Avenue Special School, 2 - 19 years with a wide range of special needs, 0118 937 5554
Wokingham District Mencap, learning disability support, 0118 979 8539
Citizens Advice BureauxCitizen’s Advice Bureau, free & confidential advice, Reading, 0845 071 6379
Citizen’s Advice Bureau, free & confidential advice, Woodley, fax 0118 9698714, 0118 9699006
Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Swallowfield Medical Practice, Swallowfield, 0118 9883134
Family WelfareAl-Anon Family Groups, support to the families & friends of problem drinkers, 020 7403 0888
ARC - young people’s information and counselling service, 0118 9776710.
Berkshire Family Mediation, for couples ending their relationship, 01189 571159
Berkshire Women’s Aid (24 hrs), support, help and advice, 01189 504003
Broken Rainbow, domestic violence support for LGBT people, 08452 60 44 60
Childline (FREE call), 0800 1111
Family Information Service, information for every family member, 0800 328 9148
Home-Start, support & friendship for young families in Reading, 0118 9429518
Jobcentre Plus, for general information on tax credits, 0845 300 3900
Photo by Aperture Dramatics, Burghfield Common, 0118 9833319
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Ally Pally Graphics
Graphic Design for business or personal.
Bespoke, friendly and easy.
[email protected] / 0118 9836511
Childminders and Babysitting3mxchildcare, registered childminders, Mon to Fri 0800-1800, 07990 502876
Coconuts Nanny Agency, temporary childcare, babysitters, 01252 672872
Coralis Childcare Agency, nannies, mothers help, babysitters, 0118 9507514
Little Cherubs Babysitting, experienced babysitters, over 21, all drivers, 07754 530367
Sitters, for mature, reliable evening babysitters, 0800 38 900 38
Smileys Childcare Agency, specialists in all types of childcare, 0845 2011630
Tinies, emergency childcare, Reading, 0118 9589646
Tinies, nannies, mother’s help, babysitters, Reading, 0118 9589646
CrechesAsda Creche for customers of Asda, M-F 9.15-2pm, Sat 9-5pm, L Earley, 0118 9873314
Central Swimming Pool, creche for pool users, 0118 9015070
Cotswold Sports Centre, creche for sports centre users, 0118 9414690
Hand in Hand Childcare, mobile creche for weddings/parties, 07875 027796
Rivermead Leisure Complex, 0 - 5yrs, 2 hours per day, 0118 9015000
Southcote Children’s Centre Creche, linked to adult ed courses, 0118 9390535
SureStart Whitley Children’s Centre, Creche, 0118 9015208
Going Back to WorkJobcentre Plus, if you are looking for work, 0845 606 0234
New Directions, Free careers advice, help with CVs and online job searching., 0845 842 0012
Quo Vadis, help with going back to work or juggling work/life balance, 07769 708005,, 0118 9887023
Just for Grown-UpsA2B Minibus & Coach Travel Ltd, evenings out, weddings, airport, taxi, 0118 9693911
Belle Casa, home cleaning and ironing services, flexible hours, 01344 774428
Caversham Underwater Hockey Club, try something new!, 0788 4257247
Dads Shop, hardware store, all your DIY needs, Mortimer, 0118 9332014
Dance ‘E’ Licious, mums dance classes, Charvil, 07973 745518
Dancercise, tap, jazz & salsa, get fit while having fun, Sonning, 079513 85850
Fit 4 Sports, ladies tennis mornings, April - Oct, Rachel Hill, Mortimer, 07986 124035
Fit 4 Sports, outdoor fitness, sessions available all year, Mortimer, 07986 124035
Handy Women, odd jobs, no job too small, gardening, decorating & more, Mortimer, 0118 9332456
Nannies and Au PairsCoconuts Nanny Agency, full/part-time nannies, nursery staff, 01252 672872
Coralis Childcare Agency, nannies, mothers help, babysitters, 0118 9507514
Elite Childcare Agency: Tailor made childcare, nannies, nursery staff, 0118 9018747
Hand in Hand Childcare, Nannies, Nurs. Nurses & Mat.Nurses, 07770 671418
Henley Nannies, perm and temp nannies, house keepers, mothers help, 0118 9843035
Holiday Nanny, For perfect holiday childcare, 01494 772400
Little Angels, nannies perm/temp, live-in/out, maternity, mothers help, 0118 9320073
Smileys Childcare Agency, specialists in all types of childcare, 0845 201 1630
Tigerlily Child Care, nannies, mothers helps, maternity Nurses, 0118 9462678
Tinies, nannies, mother’s help, babysitters, Reading, 0118 9589646
If you run a business that could benefit from reaching thousands of families in Reading, call Richard on 0118 9831009!
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Tutoring & Early Education
Located on a beautiful, rural setting, Jubilee Day Nursery offers outstanding childcare to children aged 3 mths to 5 yrs.
At Jubilee Day Nursery we believe children learn best through play and being given regular access to outdoor play facilities enhances children’s learning experiences.
Jubilee Day Nursery has designed and developed a stunning outdoor environment to ensure all the principals of the Early Years Foundation Stage are encompassed.
[email protected]
0118 9701600www.jubileedaynursery.co.uk
Paddock View, Rectory Road, Padworth Common, RG7 4JD
Millfield Osceola, financial protection for your family, Twyford, 0118 9320600
Positively better: Hypnosis and EFT for stress, weight loss, smoking & many more, 0118 9835238
Reading Superstars, lessons for adults - come and have a go!, 07815 971282
Simple Spaces, professional home organisation/decluttering, 0118 9568596
The Elephant Hotel, pint and a meal on Thurs, Pangbourne, 0118 9842244
The Pamper Party, pamper parties for ladies, in your own home, 0870 446 0150
Wycliffe Stretch & Tone for Mothers, children welcome, The Warehouse, Thurs am, 0118 9299919
Adult EducationEl Club Espanol, Spanish coffee mornings and tuition all ages, 0118 9320262
New Directions, Part-time courses for work, leisure & life, creche available, 0845 842 0012
Reading Community Learning Centre, various courses, 0118 9599009
WEA Women’s Learning Centre, various courses, Eaton Place, 01189 591388
PhotographersAperture Dramatics, family, children, sporting moments & more, 0118 9833319
Emma Pollard Photography, children and family portraiture, 0118 9470377
Freeze Frame Photography, friendly and professional, Caversham, 0560 2558203
Magic Photography, capture those magic moments, Burghfield Common, 0118 9836531
MLB Photographic, Family and Child Portraiture, 07530 491870
Tara Taylor Photography, photographing newborns to adults, Emmer Green, 0118 9474963
Venture Portraits, contemporary family photos, Twyford, 0118 9320122
Toys and GiftsAllpresent, Wheelybugs, Kiddimoto bikes & Planx toy blocks, 0118 9477418
All Things Sweet - Petite Sweets & other bespoke baked goods, 0118 9731967
Amicus, range of children’s cards and gifts, Mortimer, 0118 9332523
Berkshire Nappies, also gorgeous baby items & top quality toys, 0794 095269
Chapel Cards, bespoke personalised cards and gifts, 0118 9836446
Eco Kidz, eco-friendly and fair trade funky clothing & toys for kids, 0118 9841688
Feat Of Clay - baby hand & footprints, gift vouchers, 0118 9697085
Kitchen Capers, children’s chef outfits, aprons, hats & baking sets, 07917 412896
Looby Lou’s Miniatures, dolls houses and accessories, 07969 437508
World Shop, fair trade crafts from around the world, London St, 0118 958 6692
Music TeachersHelen Hines, Violin Teacher (Suzuki and ABRSM) for children 4+, Caversham, 07957 494567
Helen Strong, piano teacher for children, Caversham, 0118 9477546
New Notes, piano lessons, age 6+, Baughurst, 0118 9817257
Preschool Nurseries and PlaygroupsBarty Bears Playgroup, 2 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri, Palmer Park, 0118 9667577
BBC Monitoring Nursery for employees of BBC Monitoring, 0118 9486368
Beansheaf Community Pre-school, age 2 - 5yrs, Calcot, 0118 945 4312
Blagrave Nursery School, Tilehurst, 0118 9015427
Calcot Infant School and Nursery, from 3 years, 0118 9418189
Caversham Heights Pre-School, Methodist Church Hall, 0118 9484851
Caversham Nursery, 3 - 4yrs, term time, am & pm sessions, 0118 9375429
Caversham Park Pre-School, Caversham, 0118 9471989
Chapel Lane Playgroup, 2¾ - 4¾ yrs, Spencers Wood, 0118 9886023
Charvil Pre-School, rising 3 - 5yrs, a.m’s, extra session for rising 5’s, 0118 9695538
Crawshay Pre-School, Methodist church hall, Caversham, 07787 775 441
Crescent Under Fives Pre-School, 2.5-5 years, term-time. East Reading, 0118 9010012
Earleybird Pre-School, a.m and p.m sessions, Lower Earley, 01189 668832
Emmer Green Pre School, Ofsted ‘outstanding’, 2.5yrs - 5yrs, term-time, 0118 9015506
English Martyrs Pre-School, 2½ yrs - 5 yrs, Liebenrood Road, 01189 593121
Gloucester Road Playgroup, term time, Mon - Fri, Reading, 0118 9599548
Goring & Cleeve Pre-School, Wallingford Road, 01491 875036
Happy Hours Pre-School, 2½ +, sessional care, Twyford, 0118 9349088
Kennet Valley Pre-School, sessional care, Fords Farm, Calcot, 0118 9428771
Kidmore End Pre-school, 2yrs 9m - 5yrs, term time, sessional, 07796 666713
Kilnsea Pre-School (Under 5’s), Lower Earley, 07754 847967
Maiden Erlegh Pre-School, 3 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri mornings, 07867 565811
Mortimer Kindergarten, 2.5 - 5 yrs, term time, a.m’s, 0118 9332352
Mortimer Pre-school, 2.5 - 5yrs, term time, sessional, 0118 9331668
New Bridge Nursery School , 3 - 4 yrs, Caversham, 0118 9015580
Norcot Early Years Centre, 3-5yrs, Lyndhurst Rd, RG30, 0118 9015577
Pangbourne Valley Play Group, 2 - 5yrs, term time, sessional + lunchtimes, 0118 9841661
Poperinghe Pre-School, Arborfield Garrison Community Centre, 0118 9763215
Ryhill Pre-School, 2yrs 9mths - 5yrs, Lower Earley, 0118 9751888
TutoringFleet Tutors, private tuition in your home, all subjects, 0845 644 5452
James Butler, Maths & Physics to A level and 11+, friendly & encouraging, Newcastle Rd, 07898 974543
Student Support Centre, home based study in English & Maths, 0800 13 22 77
Language ClassesEl Club Espanol, Spanish and French clubs,fun and affordable, 0118 9320262
French & Spanish, 5-11 yr olds, Caversham- Amanda Keetley, 0118 9471825
Le Club Francais, French for 2-5 yrs, St Barnabas Hall, Caversham, 0118 9351000
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Preschool Nurseries and Playgroups
(cont)St Andrews Pre-School, term time, Caversham, 0118 9462147
St Catherine’s Pre-school, 2.5 - 5yrs, a.m’s, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9610273
St Michaels Playgroup, term time, Tilehurst, 0118 9429391
Stepping Stones Pre-School, Mon - Fri am’s, Tilehurst, 07561 506002
SureStart Whitley Children’s Centre, Green Frog Pre- School, 0118 9015208
Swallowfield Pre-School, Swallowfield Parish Hall, 07771 184982
The Abbey School, girls, 3 to 18 yrs, C of E, Kendrick Rd, 0118 9872256
The Acorns Nursery School, Tilehurst, 0118 9421856
The Daisy Nursery School, term time, 2-5yrs, Caversham, 07779 047533
The Grange Pre-School, 2.5 - 5yrs, Southcote, 0118 9568528
The Honey Bee Pre-School, Valantia Road off Oxford Rd, 0118 957 2318
The Mrs. Williams Pre-School, Burghfield Common, 0118 9833412
The University of Reading Pre-School, weekday mornings, 0118 9268988
The Wendy House Pre-School, 2 - 5yrs, Earley, 078900 35523
Theale Under 5’s, morning’s, term time, Theale Village Hall, 0118 9302766
Tiny Tots Pre-School Nursery, 2 - 5yrs, term time, Grazeley, 07882 533182
Tiny Tots Pre-School, 2 - 5yrs, term time, Swallowfield Parish Hall, 0118 3750420
Treetops Nursery, Riseley, 0118 9885083
Twyford & Ruscombe Pre-school, a.m’s, age 2.5 - 5yrs, 0776 9916800
University of Reading Pre-School, open to non-uni children, a.m’s, 0118 9268988
Victoria Road Pre-School, 2.5 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri, Tilehurst Village Hall, 07989 261637
Westwood Farm Community Pre-School, 3 - 5 yrs, sessional, Tilehurst, 01189 678878
Willow Bank Pre-School, 3-5yrs, Woodley, 01189 272338
Woodley Baptist Church Pre-School, 3 - 5yrs, 0118 969 9956
Woodley Pre-School, 2.5 - 5yrs, Mon - Fri am’s, 0118 9540272
Yellow Brick House (Twyford), 2 - 5yrs, 9am - 3.35pm, 0118 9320666
Hemdean House SchoolExcellent, Exemplary,
Exceptional, Enthusiastic,Encouraging, Efficient
- these are some of the Exciting adjectives that
the Independent School’s Inspectorate has used to
describeHEMDEAN HOUSE SCHOOL
in the recent inspection report.For more information and a copy of the report please contact
The Headmistress, Hemdean House School, Hemdean Road, Caversham, RG4 7SDTel: 0118 9472590, e-mail: [email protected] , website: www.hemdeanhouse.co.uk
Independent SchoolsCaversham Preparatory School, boys & girls, 4 - 11 yrs, Caversham, 0118 9471847
Crosfields School, Independent Day prep, co-ed , 3 - 13yrs, 0118 9871810
Dolphin School & Montessori nursery, 3 - 13 yrs, Hurst, 0118 9341277
Hemdean House School, co-ed, 2 - 16yrs, C of E, Caversham, 0118 9472590
Highlands School, co-ed, 2 - 11 yrs, Tilehurst, 0118 9427186
Leighton Park School, day/boarding, co-ed, 11-18, Shinfield Rd, 0118 9879600
Queen Anne’s School, day/boarding, girls, 11-18, Co E, Cav, 0118 9187300
Reading Blue Coat School, day school, co-ed, 11 to 18, Sonning, 0118 9441005
Reading Girls’ School, Northumberland Avenue, 0118 9861336
St Edward’s School, Boys, 4 to 13, Tilehurst Rd, 0118 9574342
St Joseph’s Convent School, girls, 3 to 18, Upper Redlands Rd, 0118 9661000
The Abbey School, girls, 3 to 18 yrs, C of E, Kendrick Rd, 0118 9872256
The Elvian School, Day School, co-ed, 4 to 18 yrs, Bath Road, 0118 9572861
Special SchoolsThe Avenue Special School, 2 - 19 years with a wide range of special needs, 0118 9375554
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Daycare NurseriesAbbeymore Day Nursery/School, 3 mths- 5 yrs, Wokingham Rd, 0118 9260000
Alexandra Road Community Day Nursery, 6m - 5yrs, 0118 9262384
Barn Owl Day Nursery, babies to school age, beautiful setting, Purley-on-Thames, 0118 9425555
Bishopswood Day Nursery, 6wks - 5yrs, 7.30 - 6.30, all year, nr Sonning Common, 0118 9722196
Brightstart Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, 7.30-6, Theale Village, 0118 9303000
Buffer Bear Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Valpy St, 0118 9560341
Busy Bees Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Hurricane Way, Woodley, 0118 9691299
Cedar Park Day Nursery, 6 wks to 5 years, Twyford, 0118 9340118
Childbase Nurseries - Green Park, 6wks - 5yrs, 8 - 6pm, 0118 9313115
Chiltern College Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Caversham, 0118 9471847
Denefield Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Long Lane, Tilehurst, 0118 9728970
Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Tilehurst, 0118 9598252
Farm View Day Nursery, 3m - 3yrs, 7.30- 6pm, Spencers Wood, 0118 9882131
Forbury Gardens Day Nursery, 3mths - 5yrs, Abbots Walk, 0118 9588116
Goldilocks Nursery, 0 -5yrs, 7.30 - 6pm, Tilehurst, 0118 3278943
Greyfriars Day Nursery, 3mths - 5 yrs, all year, Friar St., 0118 9589558
Inglewood Day Nursery, large gardens, 3m - 5yrs, Sonning, 0118 9448338
Jubilee Day Nursery, in acres of countryside, 3m - 5yrs, Padworth, 0118 9701600
Kingfisher Daycare, 0 - 5yrs, all year, 8 - 6pm, Amersham Rd, Cav, 0118 9375429
Little Dragons, The Berkshire Healthcare N.H.S Trust premises, 01189 585316
Little Ducklings Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, all year, Woodley, 0118 9272822
Little Owl Day Nursery, Thames Valley University, 0118 9675413
Mary Seacole Day Nursery & Family Support Unit, Mon - Fri,, 0118 9168418
Meadow View Day Nursery, 2.5 - 5yrs, 7.30- 6, Spencers Wood, 0118 9887889
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, 3m-5yrs, 7.30am-6.30pm, Sonning, 0118 9695545
Norcot Early Years Centre, full day care, 3m - 5yrs, 0118 9015677
Northumberland Day Nursery, Complete Childcare, great setting, 0118 9875943
Orchard Day Nursery, 1-5yrs, 8am - 6pm, Caversham, 0118 9475797
Park Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, up to 8yrs hol care, all year, College Road, 0118 9268892
Pine Rivers Kindergarten Limited, 7.30am-6pm, 0 - 5yrs, Reading, 0118 9598232
Rainbow Day Nursery for children of hospital employees, Craven Rd, 0118 3227112
Riverside Day Nursery, 3m - 5yrs, Cholmeley Rd, 0118 9665040
Tawny Owl Nursery, Thames Valley University, 0118 9675361
Thames Valley Park Children’s Centre, for Microsoft employees, 0118 9095108
The Bees Knees, 3m - 5yrs, 7.30am - 6pm, all year, Connaught Road, 01189 590364
The Lodge, 0 -5yrs, Southcote Children’s centre, 0118 9390535
The Tiddlywinks, 3m - 5yrs, 8am - 6pm, Lower Padworth, 0118 9834802
The Wigwam Day Nursery, full and part-time, 0 - 5yrs, Fatherson Road, 0118 9581800
Waterside Early Care & Education Centre, 3m - 5yrs, TVP, 0118 9266277
Western Elms Nursery School, 0 - 5yrs, Reading, 0118 9572146
Woodside Day Nursery, 8am - 6pm, 2 - 5yrs, Caversham, 0118 9479595
Yellow Brick House (Lower Earley), 2 - 5yrs, 8.30 - 5pm, 0118 9873441
Montessori Schools and NurseriesDolphin School & Montessori nursery, 3 - 13 yrs, Hurst, 0118 9341277
Earley Montessori School, Mon - Fri am’s, Earley, 01628 820133
Happitots Montessori, webcam access for parents, Woodley, 0118 9265035
Hare Hatch Montessori, 2-5yrs, 8.45 - 3pm, Hare Hatch, 01189 403940
Harriet House Montessori School, age 2½ - 5, Ashampstead, nr. Pangbourne, 01635 579331
Little Tots Nursery, 2 - 5 yrs, term time, all day, Burghfield, 07931 807021
Little Tots Nursery, 2 - 5yrs, all year round, Prince of Wales Ave, 0118 9591371
Rainbow Montessori Nursery, 2 - 5yrs, a.m’s, term time, Burghfield Common, 0118 9832291
Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery, 2.5 - 5yrs, Caversham, 0118 9477644
The Village Montessori Nursery School, 2.5 - 5yrs, term time, Bradfield, 0118 9744643
Hall HireAldermaston Parish Hall , hall, billiard room, stage, kitchen, 0118 9714057
Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, 0118 9268733
Burghfield Common Methodist Church, parties but sorry no discos, 0118 9832869
Burghfield St Mary’s Parish Hall, available for parties, parking, 0118 9834433
Burghfield Village Hall, parking, 2 halls, kitchen, Burghfield Common, 0118 9712040
Chapel Hall, Loddon Bridge Rd, Woodley, 0118 9690356
Charvil Village Hall, Park Lane, Charvil, 0118 9345270
Church House, 59 Church St, Caversham, 0118 9471703
Coley Park Community Centre, Wensley Rd, Reading RG1, 0118 9015662
Coronation Hall, Headley Rd, Woodley, 0118 9690356
Earley St. Nicolas Hall, Sutcliffe Ave, Earley, 07913 795368
Hexham Community Centre, Bamburgh Close, Whitley Wood, 0118 9015628
Mortimer West End Village Hall , including kitchen facilites, 0118 933 2913
Oakwood Centre, Headley Rd, Woodley, 0118 9690356
Pangbourne Village Hall, a sound system is available for hire, 07747 884341
Park U.R. Church Halls, 5 halls, car parking, Palmer Park Ave, 0845 4636426
cedar Park Day Nursery 6wks to 5yrs
TwyfordrG10 9PP
0118 934 [email protected]
Book a Hall to do your own party
Looking for a venue?PALMER PARK AVE
We have 3 halls, kitchen, disabled access, car parking. Check availability
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10% discount off your 1st booking. Quote FP10Park United Reformed Church Halls
Advertise your party comapny
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Prices from as little as £48 for a colour advert, or £25 for a classified. 10%
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Pearson Hall, Pearson Rd, Sonning, 0118 9697692
Redingensians Sports Club, Old Bath Rd, Sonning, 0118 9695259
Risley Memorial Hall, Odiham Rd, Risley, 0118 9885444
Shiplake Memorial Hall, Memorial Ave, Shiplake Cross, Wargrave, 0118 9403303
St Johns Village Hall (Mortimer), large hall, seats 100, 0118 9333741
Swallowfield Parish Council, Parish Offices, Swallowfield St, 0118 9885444
The Parish Hall, Erleigh Rd, Earley, 0118 9660519
Theale Village Hall, available for children’s parties, Englefield Road, 0118 9549126
Tilehurst Village Hall, Victoria Rd, Tilehurst, 0118 9426396
Westwood Community Social Club, Downsway, Tilehurst, 0118 9429865 (7pm onwards)
Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Haddon Drive, Woodley, 0118 9216969
From running your own party in a hall or buying some supplies to do it at home, to booking a company to do it for you, it’s all here. All these businesses cover Reading.
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Mobile PartiesAnimal Dramatics, animal petting parties, party at yours or party in our shed, 07831 409457
Arty Bugs, t-shirt painting, clay play & lots more!, 2 - 12yrs, 0118 9836898
Children’s Themed Parties, loads of themes, costumes provided, 0800 2343460
Eco bugs Ltd, eco-friendly birthday parties in your own home, 07921 836509
Elite Soccer School, football & sports parties, age 4 -12yrs, 07769 701209
Glass painting parties, for all ages & abilities, at your venue!, 07733 442958
Go-Kart Party!, mini inflatable grand prix circuit, age 4 - 9, 01189 723 876
Gorgeous Girls Parties, fun filled party-makeover, age 4 - 14yrs, 0845 390 1010
Imagine Parties, making party dreams come true - themed parties, 07773 362060
Karla’s Parties, Great fun, action packed children’s parties, 07545 756765
Kitchen Capers, cook your birthday tea, cooking parties, 4 - 16, 07917 412896
Oojamaflip parties - learn circus skills! Age 5+, 0118 9860131
Pottering About, mobile paint your own pottery company, 07710 347920
Princess & Pirate Parties, face painting, parachute, party games, 0118 9736179
Reading Redkittens Cheerleaders, pom dance & cheerleading, 07940 001123
Reptile Celebrities, reptile parties - come and stroke them!, 01256 702543
Ritchies Entertainment Agency, themed & sports parties, discos, 0118 9415636
Sima’s Action Kids, dance parties for under 11’s, 07956 993439
Sima’s Action Kids, games, action rhymes, music, under 6’s, 07956 993439
Sima’s Action Kids, Hip Disco-bop & Karaoke parties, under 12’s, 07956 993439
StageAbility High School Musical parties, aged 5-12, 0845 050 8245
Star Hotshots, Olympics, World Cup & more - sports parties!, 0845 301 0450
Starlet Dance Parties, package includes dance instructor and venue hire, 0118 9887848
Suzbags O Fun, craft and teddy bear making parties, 01276 453925
Wacky Wheelers, jeep driving parties, age 4-9, at your venue, 0845 8698868
Meadway Sports Centre, Splash parties, exclusive use of the pool, 0118 9015060
Meadway Sports Centre, Tots Time Parties, soft play, bouncy castle, 0118 9015060
Palmer Park softplay parties, bouncy castle, for children under 5yrs, 0118 9015080
Premier Karting, age 8 - 15, min height 138cm, Woodley, 0118 9448446
RSME Minature railway, birthday parties, Prospect Park, 0118 9599732
Teamworks Karting, children’s parties, Tilehurst, 0870 900 3020
ThamesValley GC, all ages, gym, ballet, singing, street, parties Sonning Common, 0118 9724401
The Mad House Play and Party World, and Laser parties, Green Park, 0118 9755455
Wacky Wheelers, jeep driving parties, age 4-9, at your venue, 0845 8698868
Wellington Country Park, party room, face painting, train ride, 0118 9326444
Willink Leisure Centre, football, roller-skating, trampolining and pool parties!, 0118 9834845
Lee Summers - magic, puppets,ventriloquism, games, music, balloon modelling, 01628 624688
Magic Moments Entertainment, magic parties or discos!, 01344 484451
Magic Rob, professional magician and childrens entertainer, 0845 8377677
Mr Party, ventriloquist, magic, games, puppets, music & more, 0118 9264838
Roly’s Magic Show, real rabbit, magic, balloons, 0118 9456788
Tick Tock & pre-teen discos, games, prizes, bubble machine, 01344 776013
Uncle Charley, magic, Punch & Judy, disco, puppets & more, 0118 9882839
Walligog The Wizard, 3yrs+, fun, games & magic, est. 1977, 0118 9730737
Wayne Wonder, 3-7 yrs, Games, Magic, Puppets & Balloons, 07845 418562
Mobile Parties come to your venue and run
the party for you
Choose a venue and run your
own party
Party VenuesAcademy Sport L. Centre, sport or bouncy castle parties, 0118 9370270
Amnerfield Miniature Railway, birthday parties, Amners Farm, 0771 8852814
Animal Dramatics, animal petting parties, party in our shed, 07831 409457
Bulmershe Leisure Centre pool parties - obstacle course, balls, games, 0118 9268733
Central Swimming Pool, Pool Party with the ‘Lizard Slide’, 0118 9015070
Cotswold Sports Centre parties, roller-skating, football, trampolining & more, Tilehurst, 0118 9414690
Dance Reality, High School Musical parties & more!, Tilehurst, 0118 9421896
Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching, 7yrs+, led by prof. coaches, 07912 873591
Elite Soccer School, football & sports parties, age 4 -12yrs, 07769 701209
Frontiers, fun packed parties in the woods! Age 5 - 14, 0118 3733257
Harpers Fitness at Loddon Valley, Party Animals parties for a great day, 0118 9312066
Highdown Sports Centre, Splash parties, exclusinve use, Caversham, 0118 9015095
Karting Nation, Kid Karts Party, min height 4’ 8”, Reading, 0870 1624847
Krazy Play Days, Sterling Way, 0118 9426171
Leighton Park School, canoeing, swimming, soft play & more, 01189 879538
Meadway Sports Centre, Active Parties, bouncy castle & activities, 0118 9015060
Meadway Sports Centre, My First Disco parties, dance floor, flashing lights, 0118 9015060
Meadway Sports Centre, Pirates & Princess Arts & Crafts parties, 0118 9015060
Invite an Entertainer to
your venue
Party EntertainersAB Entertainments, the best children’s parties for 4 - 12 year olds!, 0800 0526510
Alan Mac, Punch & Judy and magic shows!, 0118 9333044
Angelfaces Facepainter, children’s facepainting for parties, 0118 9724670
Brekk’s Magic, magic, disco, bubble-machine, balloons, 07796 095372
Circus Scene, children’s parties, puppets & more, 0118 9761702
Derek & The Magic Zoo, guitar, magic, puppets, discos, 07836 537722
Dizzy Dean - Live rabbit, magic, balloons, tailor made shows, 01865 340906
Fred in the Shed, party games, disco, magic & balloons, 0118 9310981
Gavin Mike Magic, magic, balloon modelling, games, 0118 9787309
Hooray, Hooray, children’s parties with a fun traditional feel, 07730 609220
Jester Giggles, the silly magician with balloons and sing-songs, 01491 641341
Buy some supplies
Party SuppliesAll Things Fun - All your party supplies in a keepsake box, 0118 9731967
Arty Bugs, can deliver all equipment for art & craft parties, 0118 9836898
Carnival Stores - costumes, party goods, jokes, Caversham, 0118 9586727
Favour Wrapz, personalised chocolate bars, favours & wraps!, 07595 159827
Feat Of Clay - we will supply pottery, glazes, brushes, aprons, 0118 9697085
Kids Crafty Kits, crafts for parties and rainy days at home, 0118 9699709
Kitchen Capers, packs for your own DIY cooking party!, 07917 412896
LPL Bouncy Castles, castles, slides, sumo suits, ball pits!, 07767630559
My Party Planet, themed party packs, balloons, costumes, 0118 9676220
Party Pieces, everything you need for kids parties, by post, 01635 201844
Princess & Pirate Parties, face painting & balloon modelling, 0118 9736179
Suzbags O Fun, craft and teddy bear making parties, 01276 453925
The Little Party Box, extra special party bags, delivered to you, 0118 9332434
The Party Box, Party goods and fancy dress, Earley, 0118 9664400
The Party Shop & Disco Equipment, all your party needs, 0118 9500101