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If you want to know about how to keep your toddler entertained or what your fast-growing youngsters can get up to, take a look. Activities range from carer and toddler groups through to clubs for children aged around 11. Don’t forget to check out the Sports Clubs section as many offer opportunities for younger children too.

1. Smiley Faces

Parish Hall on Wednesdays 9.30-11.30 term time only. For ages 0-preschool. Costs per adult with up to 3 children £4.00. Cost includes drinks and healthy snacks.
For more information contact Debbie Barton 0784 342 7258

2. Rainbows

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An activity group for girls aged 5-7

Rainbows have fun! They take part in games and activities as part of their programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw. Everything a Rainbow does helps her to develop and to think for herself, in a safe girl-only environment.

• Any girl aged five to seven can be a Rainbow.
• Rainbows make this simple Promise that they share with members around the
world:
I promise that I will do my best to love my God and to be kind and
helpful.
• Rainbows have a range of items they can wear. As all girls wear the same
thing they feel as though they belong. No girl is excluded because they
do not have the right clothes.

Contact Name

Sadie Crocker

Contact Email

sadiecrocker@btinternet.com

3. Brownies

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Activity group for girls aged 7-10 years

Brownies have fun! Their meetings are full of challenges, games and activities, usually ones that the Brownies have suggested themselves.

• Brownies belong to a Pack and work in small groups called Sixes. This
gives each girl a group of ready-made friends to take care of her. It
also makes her feel that she belongs to something special.
• Brownies meet regularly and there are often opportunities to take part in
special activities and events throughout the year.
• Any girl over the age of seven who wishes to can become a Brownie.
• Each Brownie chooses what she wants to wear from a range of items - it is
up to each girl to decide which items she likes. This choice allows
Brownies to be themselves but also makes them feel part of the Pack.
• The Brownie Promise is:

I promise that I will do my best:
To love my God,
To serve the Queen and my country,
To help other people
and To keep the Brownie Guide Law.
• The Brownie Guide Law is: A Brownie Guide thinks of others before herself
and does a good turn every day.

Contact Name

Sadie Crocker

Contact Email

sadiecrocker@btinternet.com

4. Fawbert and Barnard Infants School

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Infants School, with a nursery, in Knight Street, for children 3 - 7. Head Teacher, Sylvia Wilson.

There has been a Fawbert & Barnard school since the 1840's. It was set up by the Fawbert & Barnard Foundation using money left by George Fawbert a maltster of Waltham Cross who died in 1824. John Barnard was his executor. The school still receives money from the trust today. In 1895 a new building (the Victorian building) was built to house two schools, one for girls and infants and the other for boys. The separate entrances can still be seen in Knight Street. In the 1960's the school became too small and Reedings Junior School was built for the 7-11 year olds, leaving the infants at Fawbert & Barnard.

More details can be found on the school website - www.fandb.herts.sch.uk

Website

http://www.fandb.herts.sch.uk

5. Mandeville Primary School

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	The school backs onto open countryside

Mandeville Primary School, West Road, Head Teacher, Kara Hales.

The school was opened on 9th September 1970 as a county controlled primary school. It was named after Geoffrey de Mandeville, Earl of Essex, Companion of the Conqueror, whose heirs held the manor of Saxbrixteworde in Norman times.

The school is of a modern brick construction and comprises eight classrooms all built around two courtyards. The school has extensive playing fields with its own conservation area, including a natural pond. The two interconnecting playgrounds allow children to choose between active and passive recreation, where children of all ages can effectively spend their playtimes. The playground has been ‘zoned’ so that a variety of activities are available for the children.

A Nursery class opened in April 1993, providing Early Years Education for 30 children. This has its own playground area, which is enclosed, ensuring a safe and secure environment.

For more information please visit the school website.

Website

http://www.mandeville221.herts.sch.uk

6. Spellbrook Church of England VC Primary School

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	Spellbrook School front

The school was founded in 1891, by public subscription, to provide education '...according to principles and practices of the Church of England'.

It remains legally owned by the trustees of its Church of England Foundation but is now controlled by Hertfordshire Local Education Authority, which has accepted full financial responsibility for its maintenance. The church of Great St.Mary's Sawbridgeworth remains represented on its governing body, thus still fostering a link between the school, the church and the local community.
The original buildings of 1891 are still in use and contain a classroom, a library, a small craft room and a small teaching unit.The newer buildings, dating form the early 1960s, consist of three classrooms, each with toilets and cloakrooms; a hall used for assembly, physical education and dining;a kitchen and an administrative office.
The School has a large hard-surfaced play area marked out for games, a small field area, a large games field and a natural conservation area.

Website

http://www.spellbrook.herts.sch.uk

7. Tiny Tots

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Tuesdays 10-11.30 term time only in the Parish Hall.

The group is run by Great St Mary's Church. There is no set fee, the group asks only for donations. It is very popular - and when there are no spaces it does operate a waiting list.

Contact Name

Elizabeth Sibson

Contact Phone

01279 723305

Contact Email

robert.sibson@btinternet.com

8. Cool Kids

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Memorial Hall: Every Friday 9.15 - 11.15 For ages 0-5 with their carers. There are different craft activities each week based on the theme. There are also, ride on toys, dressing up & home corner, & lots of other toys, finishing with story time & music. Separate baby room suitable from birth.
An inexpensive opportunity to meet other parents and children.

Open every Friday during the school holidays, but not Bank Holiday Fridays. Costs £3.00 per adult with up to 2 children. Price covers refreshments.

For more information contact Lesley 0778 635 3689 or Jo 0770 847 7208

Contact Name

Lesley Featherstone/Jo Darrer

Contact Phone

0778 635 3689

Contact Email

josiedarrer@talktalk.net

9. Children's Worker, Great St. Mary's

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Children's Worker, Great St. Mary's

Venue: Various in Sawbridgeworth.
Meeting Times: Various both in and out of term time.

Activities Offered: Breakfast, holiday and after school clubs, storytime, one-off events and parties for 0-11 year olds.
Contact Person: Danielle Osborne
Tel/Mob: 01279 600 761/07703 102 445

Contact Name

Danielle Osborne

Contact Phone

Tel: 01279 600 761

Contact Email

childrensworker@sawbridgeworthchurch.com

10. Beavers (1st Sawbridgeworth Scout Group)

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For boys and girls aged 6-8

The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals and responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. 1st Sawbridgeworth is one of the most successful in the District and in the Scout County of Hertfordshire. You will be part of the largest youth movement in the UK. In the UK alone there are over 6000,000 members. The 1st Sawbridgeworth Group has over 100 members.

Contact Name

David Mead, Group Scout Leader

Contact Phone

01279 724503

Contact Email

david.mead7@btinternet.com or nickjones52@hotmail.com (to go on the waiting list)

11. Reedings Junior School

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	The school has excellent playing fields

Reedings Junior School, Bullfields, for girls and boys from 7 to 11. Head Teacher A Arrandale.

The school is situated on a large, attractive site overlooking the River Stort and the surrounding countryside. Reedings was built as a two-form entry, single storey building in 1966. It has eight large classrooms, a main hall, a technology resource area, an ICT suite, excellent library facilities and a dining-hall with a food technology area. The school is very well resourced across the curriculum. There are also extensive play areas. Each year group has two parallel mixed ability classes, each of which has a full-time teacher. We also have an excellent and experienced team of support staff. In addition, the school also has a dedicated pool of voluntary helpers who provide valuable support in a variety of ways.
For more information about the school please visit the website.

Website

http://www.reedings.herts.sch.uk

12. Cubs (1st Sawbridgeworth Scout Group)

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For boys and girls aged 8 - 11

The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals and responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. 1st Sawbridgeworth is one of the most successful in the District and in the Scout County of Hertfordshire. You will be part of the largest youth movement in the UK. In the UK alone there are over 6000,000 members. The 1st Sawbridgeworth Group has over 100 members.

Beavers boys and girls aged 6 – 8 years
Cubs boys and girls aged 8 – 10½ years
Scouts male and female aged 10½ - 14
Explorer Scouts young men and young women aged 14 – 18 years

Contact Name

David Mead (Group Scout Leader)

Contact Phone

01279 724503

Contact Email

david.mead7@btinternet.com or nickjones52@hotmail.com (to go on the waiting list)

List Of Items

1. Smiley Faces

2. Rainbows

3. Brownies

4. Fawbert and Barnard Infants School

5. Mandeville Primary School

6. Spellbrook Church of England VC Primary School

7. Tiny Tots

8. Cool Kids

9. Children's Worker, Great St. Mary's

10. Beavers (1st Sawbridgeworth Scout Group)

11. Reedings Junior School

12. Cubs (1st Sawbridgeworth Scout Group)