Bird in Hand Pub
www.birdinhandsaltford.co.uk High Street, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3EJ 01225 873335 Food served 12-2.30pm, Sunday 12-3.30pm, Evening 6-9.30pmTraditional village inn situated off Bristol to Bath Railway Path
Friendly pub with stunning views over Kelston. Meals can be eaten in the conservatory, lounge bar or garden. There is also a small family area. Large car park available. Nearby, it is fun to take a walk along The Shallows and feed the ducks on the River Avon.
Dinky inc.
www.dinkyinc.co.uk 138 Whiteladies Rd, BS8 2RS0117 973 0955
Fun and original, high quality baby and kids clothing, toys and accessories.
Excellent Bristol shop with an online arm. Much of the range is sourced from small grass roots companies and some are handmade.
Carpenter’s Arms
www.the-carpenters-arms.co.uk Stanton Wick, Nr. Pensford, Somerset, BS39 4BX 01761 490202Inn converted from a row of charming miners’ cottages.
Fantastic country inn situated 8 miles south of Bristol. Reputation for fine food. Extensive menu including an interesting children’s menu.
Lower Woods
www.forestofavon.org.uk Wickwar, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire From the A46, the main entrance to Lower Woods is off the road between Hawksebury Upton and Wickwar. You can park at Lower Woods Lodge or in Wickwar, which allows a pleasant walk across open countryside to the reserve.Accessibility: Not suitable for buggies.
Map: Available from Forest of Avon.
A nature reserve owned by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
This ancient woodland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of England’s largest oak-ash woods on heavy clay soils. The area has been wooded since prehistoric times and, as a result, is very rich in wildlife, including wildflowers, butterflies, dormice and birds. There are three waymarked trails of different lengths (up to two miles), which take you through the woods along paths, ancient grassy trenches and rides. The trails are clearly signposted and free maps are available at the the car park.
Abbots Pool
www.forestofavon.org.uk Manor Rd, Abbots Leigh, BS8 3RR0117 9532141 From the A369 turn down Manor Road. Car park is 70 metres from the main entrance to the Wood, off Manor Road. The Pool is 250 metres from the car park.
Abbots Pool is a small lake tucked away in Leigh Woods, and is an interesting place to explore.
Maps and information are available from the Forest of Avon (call number above or see website)
Accessibility: Pushchair and wheelchair friendly
Great for: picnics, fishing, bike rides
Surrounding the pool is idyllic mixed woodland, formerly part of the Robinsons Estate, and home to several species of bird such as the Green Woodpecker, Heron, and Kingfisher. The pool is stacked full of Roach and Perch making it a popular venue for youngsters. There are also picnic tables close to the pool.
Holiday Buggies
www.holidaybuggies.com 351 Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ14RS (t) 01803 322095(m) 07807932206
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Highchairs & travel cots, baby baths & bouncers, toys, nappies, pull-ups and more for hire in South Devon
Orders are delivered to and collected from hotels, guest-houses, holiday parks, caravan sites, and privately rented accommodation.
Looking Glass Photography
www.lookingglassphotography.co.uk 07962 440037vixta.b@hotmail.co.uk
Vicki is a mobile photographer, which means that she holds her photographic sessions in your own home bringing all the professional studio equipment and backdrops with her. This, coupled with the fact that Vicki has 11 years experience, makes for a relaxing photograph taking session, rather than the potential of feeling awkward in an unknown environment. She promises a high-quality yet inexpensive photographic service and specialises in family, couple, baby, children and pregnancy photography. Furthermore, there is absolutely NO STUDIO SITTING FEE.
Yoga Stars
www.yoga-stars.co.uk hello@yoga-stars.co.uk 07976 350564Yoga Training for Kids. Covering Bristol/Bath/South Glos
For thousands of years, yoga has been recognised as having a multitude of benefits for people. Now these benefits are available to children in the form of Yoga Stars. Yoga can improve a child’s self-esteem, confidence, sleep patterns, concentration and memory retention. Traditional yoga postures help keep young bodies flexible, strong and active. Breathing and relaxation techniques help children to learn to control their emotions and boost energy levels.
Yoga has also been proven to aid children with autism, ADHT and learning difficulties. The combination of postures, breathing and deep relaxation will strengthen the child’s nervous system, increase overall health and facilitate the development of body awareness and concentration.
Yoga Stars
www.yoga-stars.co.ukhello@yoga-stars.co.uk 07976 350564
Yoga Training for Kids. Covering Bristol/Bath/South Glos.
Children’s yoga teacher Sarah Claridge brings the ancient art of yoga as a fun and healthy way for your child to celebrate his/her birthday! Features traditional yoga postures developed into specially themed adventures, yoga games, craft activity and an all-important relaxation time! A special gift to birthday child and each child receives a party certificate!
Burntfish Photography
www.burntfish.co.uk helen@burntfish.co.uk 07989 854380Helen is an independent, professional photographer, based in Bristol, and available for both organised groups (eg playgroups, nurseries etc) and individual sittings. She offers a high quality, personal service specialising in fun and informal child, family and pet portraits.
Night Nannies
www.nightnannies.com 78 Colston Road, Bristol, BS5 6AD 01179 394845Night Nannies ensures that the first few weeks of motherhood really are spent in a rosy glow rather than a haze of sleeplessness. Your Night Nanny will come to look after your baby overnight, encouraging them to sleep through when they are old enough and enabling you to sleep peacefully, and additionally offering help and advice on breast feeding, weaning and many other babyhood issues. Night Nannies can also teach older babies to overcome bad sleep habits. Each Night Nanny is interviewed by Camilla Rabey who also checks all references and qualifications and ensures you get the perfect night nanny.
Parent review:
“I cannot speak highly enough of the Night Nannies service. From our initial phone enquiry to the ‘night nanny’ who came to our house, the care, professionalism and level of support has been fantastic. Exactly the right level of input was provided to match our needs with absolutely no element of judgement but, instead, it was like having a highly experienced friend by our side. Best of all, when our night nanny left we felt we had the skills, tools and confidence we needed to carry on our parenting journey with much more enjoyment than before - the result, a happy baby and very happy parents!”
Away with the Kids
www.awaywiththekids.co.uk 320 Manchester Rd, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 5EA 0161 282 1980 0161 431 0879Looking for a child friendly family holiday? Away with the Kids showcases campsites, hostels, hotels, cottages, castles, VW camper vans, tree-houses, tipis, party houses and all provide the base for a truly family friendly holiday. Take a look… you may be inspired!
Claire Collins
www.clairecollins-reflexology.co.uk Chiron Centre, 130 Westbury Rd, W-O-T, BS9 3AL 0117 962 0008 And Neal’s Yard, 126 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2RP 0117 946 6034 0798 964 7775 claire.collins@blueyonder.co.ukReflexology for pregnancy, after birth, babies, and general well-being.
Many women use reflexology during their pregnancies believing it helps optimise their mental as well as physical health and well-being during this period of great change. Reflexology can help with swollen legs and ankles, high blood pressure, nausea, fatigue, poor sleep patterns and more. The growing foetus is thought to benefit from the improved blood circulation of the mother, and it has been found that women who have regular reflexology treatments can have a quicker labour, experience less pain and have less intervention during the birth. Reflexology can also be used to help start labour off naturally. Once the baby is born, reflexology can help boost the mother’s milk supply and balance the hormones; it will also help boost the mother’s energy levels.
