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October Newsletter
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Hello!
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Now WO4LO is national we'd like to better understand attitudes to activities and classes across the UK.
We're asking parents to participate in a new survey so we can draw conclusions and raise awareness of the benefits and issues experienced by parents and carers.
So please help us if you can by completing our survey and as a "thank you" all participants will be entered into a draw to win £50 of leisure vouchers on 1st February 2008!
And, as always, a packed newsletter this month, with reviews, news and lots more for you and your family! | |
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| Only a few days left... |
... to nominate your favourite activity in our 2008 awards sponsored by Organix! You have until 5pm on 31st October 2007 to nominate. Hurry and nominate today!
And don't forget that voting starts on 1st November for our National awards categories - we will donate 5p to Children in Need for every vote registered in November so vote early if you can to help us help them!
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| Have you met Watson? |
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| Baby Loves Disco - Featured Activity |
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Baby Loves Disco is in town again! The original afternoon dance party is back at Pure in the Printworks in Manchester on Sunday 11th November and the Clapham Grand in London on Sunday 21st October and 18th November from 2 pm - 5pm.
Baby Loves Disco transforms the clubs into a child proof disco for parents and their children from 6mths - 7yrs. With fabulous DJ's playing classic disco and feel good tracks, bubble machines, egg shakers and scarves, a Gymboree chill out area, nappy changing stations, a full spread of healthy snacks and juice boxes, face painting, dance games and a bar for mum and dad.
Tickets are available from www.babylovesdisco.co.uk £8 per person, non walking babies free! (healthy snacks and juice boxes included in the price). Get your dance shoes on for the funkiest disco in town! |
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We love Mamoni! |
 If you're looking for something just that bit different then we think we have found an online baby store that offers just that at www.mamoni.co.uk .
Mel who created Mamoni told us "Like most new mums I was obsessed with reading and researching every aspect of motherhood and all the new shopping opportunities it brought! I had lists galore but quickly became disheartened with the high street, which didn't seem to offer anything unusual or different."
Mamoni offers unique products and gift ideas for mums-to-be, newborns and up to age 7.
Many products are made in the UK or ethically produced. And also from mums that have set up businesses themselves.
You're not going to find these on the high street so with Christmas around the corner now is the best time to look at mamoni for some unusual present ideas and a wide range of traditional wooden toys. www.mamoni.co.uk
info@mamoni.co.uk |
Holiday Heaven - Sam tells us why!
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We went on a family holiday in the south of France in September to www.country-kids.fr . It was so good we've already booked for next year which is something I've never done before!
Read on to find out why I did!
Country Kids near Montpellier offers a complete holiday experience for families. Every large and small detail is covered.
It's starts with having an on-site crèche with English speaking staff, then there is the animal farm with daily feeding of the animals, two nights of baby sitting are included and a delightful bar and small shop.
Details that also mattered to us were the extensive welcome pack, free "proper" coffee, DVDs to borrow, king sized beds, separate shower and bath, toys and books in each apartment, full range of pool toys and swimming aids and activity area with trampolines, bikes, swings and more!
And best of all there is daily cleaning and they even hang your washing out and empty the dishwasher!
There are only 6 families staying at any time so enough people to socialise with (relaxation class, wine tasting or touch rugby for example) but not too many that you can't escape to a quite corner with a book. You can also go off-site for a range of family activities suitable for little ones such as a carriage ride or trip in a catamaran. The adventurous parents can go rock climbing or canoeing. But there is plenty to explore by yourself including Montpellier, stunning underground caves or idyllic towns and beaches.
Tracey and Stuart are on hand to help with any requirement and nothing is too much trouble.
It's not a cheap option as you would expect with all this but it feels like good value and we certainly came back feeling incredibly relaxed. Check out www.country-kids.fr and I might see you there next year! |
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Do you live near Leeds and have a little one? |
Then why not visit the FREE Little Angel on tour event on Saturday 17th November 2007 10am - 4pm at Trinity Church Hall, A65, Rawdon, Leeds.
FREE Taster sessions for the children including Babies Can Sign, Rhythm Time and Baby Ballet. An ideal opportunity to sample the classes at your leisure, as well as an opportunity to meet with other Parents and Carers.
There is a hand picked selection of stalls to browse around full of beautiful and interesting buys. From Wooden toys to beautiful keepsakes and ideal unique present ideas for Christmas. Most items you will not find on the High Street. Let Santa put something unique under the tree this year!
There is FREE Parking so you can shop, relax and grab a coffee, as refreshments are also available.
For more information please visit www.littleangelsontour.co.uk |
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Mums In Business!
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Elaine tells us what inspired her to start Little Sheep Learning!
"Before having children, I worked with children with autism on home-based, early intervention programmes. Whilst on maternity leave with my first son I discovered parenting forums on the internet and was inspired by the WAHM. A friend convinced me that I could be one too and Littlesheep Learning was launched in May 2005 using my experience of sourcing and designing learning materials."
" The website now has over one hundred products ranging from lotto games to  adaptive scissors including a range of pencil grips, first experience books and some of our exclusive own resources. As the main purpose of being a WAHM is being able to work from home with the two children, the biggest restriction is time - juggling mummy with the business woman, so the business is growing slowly alongside the children. The plans for the future include outsourcing the manufacture of the Littlesheep Learning branded resources, continuing to expand the product range and the selection of free articles, colouring and activity sheets on the site." |
| WO4LO Winners! |
| Many of you have won prizes with us since our last newsletter!
Lorraine won £50 of leisure vouchers in our website survey prize draw
Sue won a chocogram from Hotel Chocolate in our September Mums' Network draw
Donna won a Dream Bag baby sleeping bag in our September forum competition
Phew! Lovely for us to give so many winners the good news!
Please keep an eye on our forum for more competitions and we have a bumper selection of prizes in our main prize draw for anyone who has ever registered for our newsletter! You could win 1 of 10 Gymboree DVDs, 1 of 5 xylophones from Music Bugs or a set of 10 phonics books from Usborne Books! | |
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