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Marilyn Griffin Hypnobirthing

  • HypnoBirthing for calm, natural childbirth. Classes explaining what happens during childbirth, how to break the fear/pain/tension syndrome and techniques for deep relaxation and self hypnosis.

Classes in North Essex, including Braintree, Halstead & Sudbury

Contact Marilyn Griffin
Tel.01376 329635
enquiries@marilyngriffintherapy.com
www.marilyngriffintherapy.com


Music for Little People

  • For your child aged 0—5 years. Fun and educational music classes designed by a specialist in pre-school music education

Classes in Halstead, Kelvedon, Witham, Coggeshall and Stanway

Contact Sarah Grealis
Tel. 01206 212 525
sarah.grealis@btinternet.com
www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk


Halstead Physiotherapy Clinic

Chartered Physiotherapists with specialist medical training and expertise in musculoskeletal problems associated with pregnancy including:

  • back pain
  • neck pain
  • joint pain
  • pre and post natal exercise advice
  • ergonomics and postural advice
  • advice on lifting and carrying
  • pelvic floor exercises
  • incontinence prevention and treatment
  • sacroiliac joint disorders
  • symphysis pubis problems
  • Pilates - a great form of exercise for women before, during and after pregnancy

Contact: 01787 478789

 


Doula For Mum

A Doula is an experienced woman who offers emotional and practical support to a woman (or couple) before, during and after childbirth


Contact 
Gemma for a chat on 01787 273687 or 07984 034498

Email: gemma@doulaformum.co.uk or visit www.doulaformum.co.uk

 


  

Colne Valley Railway 

Family Days Out
 
Sample the atmosphere and take a ride on an award winning period country railway. A pretty line, relocated station buildings, signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored and rebuilt. A large and varied collection of operational vintage steam and diesel engines, carriages and wagons that represent much of our Railway Heritage is available to explore around.
 
Events include:
 
Days Out With Thomas (June and Sept/Oct)
Steam with Colin the Railway Teddy Bear
Model Railway Exhibition 28th June
Wizards Evening 31st October
Santa Trains December 6th—23rd
 
Contact: Tel: 01787 461174 Email: info@colnevalleyrailway.co.uk

Web: www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk

 


Mummy & Baby - Sudbury

The all new store for mother & baby 

Nursery

Baby & Toddler Clothing (Prem – 3 years)

Footwear

Out & About

Gifts / Toys

Homewear 

Great products at great prices, see for yourself...find us at 20 North Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1RB 

Contact Karen Anne onTel. 01787 464885  www.mummyandbabycare.co.uk 

10% off when you spend £60.00 or more in store (NCT Member’s only. Offer excludes specials & sale items)


The Aloe Vera Way

Mumpreneurs!

Help! Our health and beauty business is exploding! Are you honest and ethical and enjoy having fun whilst you work? ·        

  • Own your own business·        
  • Work from home whilst raising a family·        
  • Help others look good and feel good·        
  • Full-time or part-time ..... it’s your choice!

Contact Acer Morgan

07979 596769            

acermorgan@aol.com


Yoga for Pregnancy and Labour

Yoga during pregnancy helps your body to cope more easily with all the changes taking place within you.  Yoga eases common symptoms such as backache, and prepares your body for labour.

Enhance your awareness and your ability to relax and let go.  Learn effective breathing techniques and positions for labour.

Classes are from 16 weeks pregnancy onwards and are on Thursdays (term-time) at 8pm (arrive at 7.50).  Bring a mat, blanket and 2 cushions or pillows. 

Location: Queens Hall, Chipping Hill, Halstead.

Contact:  Rachel Barrance, BWY Dip.

Tel: 07917 582643 or email: yogapreg@googlemail.com


exploring U counselling


 
Tele:         07841  979450
Website:  www.exploringUcounselling.co.uk
Info:         Info@exploringUcounselling.co.uk

exploring U counselling are a new generation counselling service, offering tailor made therapy sessions to suit different individual's needs.  All our counsellors are qualified and work within the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) framework for good practice.
 
Our counsellors use a wide range of well developed skills which can include creative therapies.
 
exploring U counselling is committed to offering the highest standards of Counselling and believes that the client will always know themselves better than anyone else.  Therefore, we will work alongside our clients, offering a safe and calm environment in which to facilitate exploration and growth.
 
exploring U counselling are also able to provide low cost counselling for U.


The Willows Nursery

Newton , Sudbury .   Tel: 01787 375423

We are a small nursery with a maximum of 13 children per session, ages 2-5 years. Our qualified staff work on a ratio of 1 to 4 and plan for each child on a weekly basis.

We value a close working relationship with our parents/carers, providing regular feedback and offering free information evenings (e.g. positive behaviour techniques) each term.

For further information please call Tina or Tracy


Sudbury Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

PILATES is ideal for pre-natal exercising and for post-natal bump taming!

Small, friendly classes or one-to-one sessions available.

Flexible session times – no need to commit to a fixed timetable.  Classes taught by a chartered physiotherapist, trained in Clinical Pilates and are available Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Our team of experienced physiotherapists are able to assess and treat all kinds of injuries, aches & pains – including back & pelvic problems and also pubic symphisis conditions.

Open Monday-Saturday right in the centre of Sudbury, free parking just yards away!

Give us a call on 01787 378178 or just pop in when you’re passing

9 Gaol Lane, Sudbury CO10 1JL

Email: sudburyphysio@talktalk.net

 


LANDERS BOOKSHOP

Hall St,

Long Melford.

01787 378957

Landers_bookshop@btconnect.com

www.landersbookshop.co.uk

New Titles for all ages.

Large Child & Parent  friendly Children’s section,

Very Fast ordering service, Most books ordered for next day delivery.

Out of Print book searches,

Cds, Dvds,Social stationery and gifts.

Local Interest books and maps,

Music and video orders

Discounts to book groups and schools


Jill Feldt - Counsellor


Whatever is troubling you, would it help to talk?
 
Call me anytime (24 hr voicemail) for an appointment in Ballingdon or Sudbury, an information leaflet or simply to find out more.
 
Tel: 07547 023647
 
I am a member of the British association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and have a diploma in practicioner Counselling (Person Centred).


Lisa Clegg

Maternity Nurse/ Night Nanny

NNEB QUALIFIED

*PAEDIATRIC 1ST AID CERTIFICATE

*12 YEARS  CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE

*LOTS OF FANTASTIC REFERENCES OBTAINABLE ON REQUEST

I provide a service to new mothers where they can book me for a certain number of nights per week over a period of time, or as a one off.  I advise on breastfeeding, sleep and feeding routines that work for the whole family as well as giving the parents a much needed nights sleep.  Also available for telephone consultations or home visits. Please call for more details and for a copy of my CV.

01206 738835/07900076796

lisa.clegg@ic24.net

(Currently completely booked for nights until mid Nov-Please book well in advance to avoid disappointment! Most clients book between the 12th and 20th week of pregnancy.)


 

Lavender Hall Kindergarten

Lavender Hall’s two kindergartens in East Bergholt and Hadleigh provide day care for children aged six weeks to five years. 

Activities and outings are themed around seasons, topics and events, where the emphasis is providing a happy, caring and stimulating environment where the children are encouraged to learn through play.

Contact : Lavender Hall Kindergarten, Hadleigh, on 01473 826100 or Lavender Kindergarten, East Bergholt, on 01206 299511 or visit us at www.lavenderhall.com


Bright Horizons

Great Cornard Crocus Early Years Centre, rear of Great Cornard Upper School, Head Lane, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0JU

The centre provides high-quality care and education for babies and children aged from 3 months to 5 years

In October 2009 Great Cornard were judged “Outstanding” by Ofsted

Contact us to discuss your requirements and arrange a visit. Call 0800 085 4074 or email parentenquiry@brighthorizons.com


The Little Treasures Centre

Offering Classes  for 0-8 years in Heuristic Play, Baby Massage, Exploratory Art, Tots Dance, Tots Yoga and Musicality ... You can find us at The little Treasure Centre, Christ Church, Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Essex CO6 1UH  www.coggeshallmontessori.co.uk please contact Kathryn 01376 562000 littletreasures@googlemail.com for more details.


KindaRoo

Educational fun fitness for 2 – 5 year olds.  Full of fun, excitement, energy, colourful equipment, costumes and props! The KindaRoo programme is creative & educational sparking & developing children’s imagination.

Coming to Rayne Village Hall
every Monday starting 13 September at 9.30am
also
Marks Farm Community Centre, Braintree
every Wednesday 1.30pm

Kindaroo will be coming to Halstead soon! For more details of classes in your area and Nursery schools Kindaroo currently attends please look on www.kindaroo.co.uk.  Booking essential – no booking feeClasses £4.50Call Claire on 01376 345492

Or email Claire@kindaroo.co.uk


4LittlePeople.co.uk 

Visit www.4littlepeople.co.uk for: wooden mobiles, finger puppets, stickers, wooden jigsaws, children’s crafts, pirate and princess items, activity books, wall murals, novelty money boxes and many other lovely things.

 




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