Directory

We are now able to offer web advertising for local businesses. If you would like to advertise here, please see our Advertising page for more details.

Baby Sensory

Award winning Baby Development classes where you and your baby can experience music, dance, fibre optic light shows, bubbles, bells and much more.

Address: Marshfield, Warmley & Staple Hill 

Contact: Maria Ure

Tel: 07760 296834

Email: bristoleast@babysensory.co.uk

Web: www.babysensory.co.uk

Bradley Stoke Matters and Matters Magazine

High-quality community magazines covering local communities of 6,000+ households, providing low-cost targeted advertising. Currently in: Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke & Stoke Gifford; Bishopston; Emerson's Green & Downend; Corsham & Box. Affordable Franchise Opportunities available for the right individuals who wish to run a successful business working from home.

Contact: Alison Davies

Email: alison@bradleystokematters.co.uk

Web: www.bradleystokematters.co.uk/

Bristol Usborne Books

Children Books from 0 to 16.  New titles and offers every month.  All sort of books from bath, board, stickers, activity, touchy feel books and snap cards.

Address: 70 Pinkers Mead, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7EF

Contact: Jessica Li

Tel: 0117 9562667

Email: jessicali@btinternet.com

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Visit Bristol Zoo and see an amazing world of animals, all within 12 acres of award winning gardens. Meet over 450 species of exotic, endangered and just plain cute animals.

Address: Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA

Tel: 0117 9747399

Email: information@bristolzoo.org.uk

Web: http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk    

Debutots Early Years Drama

Debutots is a unique blend of interactive storytelling and dramatic skills for 6 months to 7 years where imaginations soar, communication skills grow and creativity and confidence gently blossom.

Address: Bristol & South Gloucestershire

Contact: Lucy Smith

Tel: 01454 612063

Email: lucy@debutots.co.uk

Web: www.debutots.co.uk/

ELF Sitters

Professional evening babysitters covering Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

Address: 20 New Queens Street, Kingswood, BS15 1DF

Contact: Emma Fursman

Tel: 0117 2309053

Email: info@elfsitters.co.uk

Web: www.elfsitters.co.uk

Energise Body & Mind

We specialise in pre and post natal exercise and can help you feel more in control of your fitness and body shape during and after pregnancy.

Address: 5 Juniper Way, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9BR

Contact: Cecilia Skoglund

Tel: 0117 2309053

Email: cecskogland@hotmail.com

Moo Photography

We're a husband and wife team, providing contemporary portrait photography of children and families, taken either outdoors at play or at the comfort of your own home

Address: 239 Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath, South Gloucestershire, BS36 2QL

Contact: Ami Chong

Tel: 01454 250750

Email: mrsamichong@hotmail.co.uk

Web: http://www.moophotography.com 

Sing and Sign

Baby signing with Sing and Sign is easy and fun to learn. Your baby will recognise important words sooner and can use the signs to 'talk' to you before speech.

Address: 17 Downs Cote Drive, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3TS

Contact: Jane Lanceley

Tel: 0117 3308121

Email: janelanceley@hotmail.co.uk

Web: www.singandsign.com/
 

To The Point Acupuncture

Safe, effective and drug free. Women's health & maternity specialist. Active birth teacher and Acu Doula.

Address: The House, 95 Ashley Down Road, Bristol, BS7 9JT

Contact: Elizabeth Worley Lic Ac MBRCP

Tel: 07966 249201 / 0117 9249774

Email: elizabeth.worley@hotmail.co.uk

Web: www.tothepointacupuncture.net
 

Yoga & Relaxation for Pregnancy and Birth

Gentle yoga-based exercise combined with breath awareness, relaxation and sound work. There will be time for getting to know other mums and sharing experiences of pregnancy.

Address: Emersons Green Village Hall, Emerson Way, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AP

Contact: Kelly Wiltshire

Tel: 07948 377192

Email: kellyjewell6@hotmail.co.uk

Web: www.pregyoga.blogspot.com
 

_{We’ve also put together a listing of local support groups that you might find useful.}

Breastfeeding Support Groups

Cadbury Heath Health Centre, Parkwall Road, Cadbury Heath, Mondays 11am-12.30pm (0117 9805731)

Yate Breastfeeding Support Group, Yate Children's Centre, Cranleigh Court Road, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 5DW. Tuesdays 12.00-1.00pm.

 Downend Clinic Feeding Friends Group, Buckingham Gardens, Downend (by the library) Mondays 10.30am-12pm (Judith Bird, 0117 3302505)

The BIB (Breast Is Best) Club, The Youth Club, High Street, Hanham, Tuesdays 11am-12pm (Nicola Slade, 0117 9476376)
Support and advice especially for Asian women is available at Maternity and Health links: 0117 9512244

NCT Breastfeeding Counsellors
Ruth Bulgar (0117 924 3849), Fiona Hunter (01454 856025) and Anne Watts (0117 9109125) or call the NCT Breastfeeding Line on 0300 330 0771 (8am – 10pm).

La Leche League – Bristol branch 0117 924 0634 – 0117 924 0661 – 01275 372189

Downs Syndrome Association – Bristol Branch (Andrew King, 01454 315469) 
 

Cleft Lip and Palate Association – Bristol and District (Telephone: 07970439437, 14 Church Road, Norton Malreward, Pensford, BS39 4EX) 
 

Single Parent Action Network – Millpond, Baptist Street, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0YW (0117 9522712 / 0845 4500399) 
 

Bournstream Trust – Play area for children with special needs or disabilities. For details about membership, contact Barbara Saxton on (01453) 843630, or write to Bournstream Farm, Wotton-Under-Edge, Glos GL12 7PA. 
 

Family Centre for Deaf Children – Frome House, Cranleigh Court Road, Yate, BS37 5DE (Tel. 01454 315404)

For a more comprehensive listing of organizations in this area, and nationally, try looking at 1Big Database.