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WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO
Baby signing
Makaton Signing for Babies
Makaton Signing is a fun and easy way to learn to sign with your baby. Signing while speaking encourages the development of
communication and language skills, and helps you understand your baby's needs. Contact Lesley Nicholls, licensed Makaton
Tutor, on 01780 767766 or via lel.nicholls@gmail.com
Farms and camping
Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre
Open all year round, there's plenty to entertain all ages at Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre. Tractor rides, a family friendly
campsite, a working watermill, farm animals and play areas, as well as quality local produce, organic vegetables, gifts and
farm toys. Call 01780 782254 or visit www.sacrewell.org.uk.
Indoor and Soft Play
Fun Farms and Play Barns
Great all-weather days out in Grantham, Lincoln and Spalding
www.funfarm.co.uk. Special summer offer of buy one entry and return later in the week for free! Get your skates on too at Lincoln on selected
Friday evenings! Call 01522 695553
Music Classes
Jellybeans Music
Classes around Sleaford and Grantham for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Contact Elizabeth James 01529 415237 or visit www.jellybeansmusic.com
Music with Mummy, and Jolly Babies
Classes around Sleaford and Grantham for children aged up to a year (Jolly Babies), from a year to three years (Music with
Mummy) and three to four year olds (Three-Four Time). Contact Jane Harris on 01476 585212
Partytime!
Distinction Events
Parties and events of distinction! From a Children's Party in a Box to a wedding creche and beyond, Distinction Event's ethos
is to make dreams come true. Call the team on 0845 625 0171 or visit www.distinctionevents.co.uk
Fun Farm/Play Barn
Party packages for action-packed parties in Grantham, Lincoln and Spalding. Visit www.funfarm.co.uk or call 01406-373444
Jellybeans Music
Musical parties around Sleaford and Grantham. Contact Elizabeth James 01529 415237 or visit www.jellybeansmusic.com
Sports and activities
Socatots
SOCATOTS® is the world's first soccer-specific physical play programme for children from six months to five years of age.
SOCATOTS® sessions emphasise fun and structured play. For more information about classes close to you, to suggest new venues
or to find out more about being a coach, please call Paul Bradbury on 01522 695502 or visit www.socatots.com
Travel – home and away
Sleaford Tourist Information Office
Sleaford Tourist Information Centre holds a host of knowledge for attractions, accommodation, walks, transport timetables
and much more for the North Kesteven area and information for attractions nationally. Call the team on 01529 414294
or visit Sleaford Tourist Information Office
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...AND HOW TO FIND IT!
Alternative medicine and counselling
Just Jill's
For food intolerance testing, homeopathy and alternative remedies, stress counselling, reflexology, vitamins and minerals,
contact Gillian Robinson HMD FBIH of Just Jill's, 12 The Broadway, Woodhall Spa.
Call 01526 353794 or 01526 353417 for more information or email just.jills@virgin.net.
Babysitting and nanny agencies
Sitting Ducks
For all your babysitting and childcare needs, Sitting Ducks can provide parents/guardians with a competent caring, qualified
and experienced child carer to watch over their child whilst they take a well-earned break.
Call 07843 088186 for more information or visit www.sittingduckservices.co.uk.
Children's clothes – something special for a christening and everyday
Day Nurseries and Wraparound Care
Start Right Nurseries
Day nurseries and wraparound/holiday care in Grantham and Ancaster. Call 01476 577115 or 01400 231500. Free taster
session available at the brand new nursery at Ancaster. www.startrightnursery.co.uk.
Extra-curricular education, tutoring and summer schools
Kip McGrath Education Centres
Individually tailored after-school tutoring in reading, spelling, English and maths for children age 6–16. Enrolling
now for the Summer School. Contact Richard or Denise Burrows on 01476 566583 or visit www.kipmcgrath.co.uk
Garden play equipment
Outdoor Toy World
A TP Toys Centre of Excellence for the East Midlands, Outdoor Toy World at Ropsley, Grantham stocks a fantastically
comprehensive range of trampolines, garden games, swings, slides, pools and other play equipment – displayed so you
can try before you buy!
Call 01476 585243 for more information, find them at 10 Main Street, Ropsley or visit www.outdoortoyworld.co.uk.
Independent Schools
The Grantham Preparatory School
The Grantham Preparatory School is an independent day school for boys and girls between the ages of three and eleven.
Call 01476 593293 or visit www.tgps.co.uk
Independent Midwives
Rutland Independent Midwives
Professional, individual and holistic continuity of care for pregnant women and their families. Call Marion Costin-Ford
on 01572 767173 or 07834 316461 or visit www.rutlandmidwives.co.uk
Photographers
Catherine Carter Photography
Natural, atmospheric photography with a difference. Visit www.catherinecarterphotography.co.uk or call 01406 425628
Parents' work and play
Truly Madly Baby
Shop from home and with your friends from a great range of practical, beautiful and unique items for your baby or toddler.
Call Sara Parker on 01476 552212/07980 549116 and visit
Truly Madly Baby's website
Usborne Books with Nikki Lee
Buy fantastic Usborne books for your family, daycare setting or group via Nikki, or find out more about joining her team.
Call Nikki on 01476 562526 or visit Nikki's website
Nick Compton – Reiki
Reiki Master and Reiki Teacher. Call Nick Compton on 07902 212207
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