{"id":1449,"date":"2013-10-31T15:44:26","date_gmt":"2013-10-31T15:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mayfieldcambridge.org\/?page_id=1449"},"modified":"2023-10-20T10:35:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T09:35:50","slug":"community-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mayfieldcambridge.org\/?page_id=1449","title":{"rendered":"Community News"},"content":{"rendered":"

On this page you will find details of local activities and companies that Mayfield Primary School has been asked to advertise.\u00a0 Please note that Mayfield Primary School does\u00a0not\u00a0<\/span>endorse any of the companies advertised on this page.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is\u00a0a new website for Cambridge families: \u00a0Family Guide to Cambridge<\/a><\/strong> is an essential resource for local families with lots of great information, from listings for events, groups, classes, activities and family friendly places to eat & drink, to ideas for day trips, free things to do & rainy day activities. Many of the events we promote are free of charge, to help local families get out & about without breaking the bank! \u00a0More details on the flyer: Family Guide to Cambridge Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Another website for families in Cambridge:\u00a0\u00a0Cambridge With Kids<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0There is also a book guide that goes with the website: Cambridge with Kids: The Essential Guide for Families available from Amazon: Cambridge With Kids on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Events in the Castle Area<\/strong><\/span> – Cambridge City Council have a website with news of events taking place in the area local to Mayfield (Castle Ward) Castle Ward Website<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and also contribute to the Shape Your Place website which has lots of information about community events in Cambridge and the surrounding area Shape Your Place Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nHoliday Clubs & Events<\/a>
\nPre-School<\/a>
\nFamily Events & Days Out<\/a>
\nCommunity Groups<\/a>
\nCharities<\/a>
\nFor Parents & Other Adults<\/a>
\nSports<\/a>
\nMusic<\/a>
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Childcare<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

After School Care – Playtime<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>– Ben Thorp and his team provide a wide variety of activities at Playtime, the after-school care club which operates in the school Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n

Details are available from the School Office or from Ben Thorp, the club organiser, on 07899 865624 or email\u00a0benthorpthfc@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Registered Childminders<\/span><\/strong>
\nLyn Dean.\u00a0 Available for before school Monday to Friday and after school Monday to Wednesday.\u00a0 Telephone 01223 956004 or Mobile 07926 364300
\nKate Hall.\u00a0 OFSTED good graded childminder, term time only.\u00a0\u00a0Mobile 07910810675<\/p>\n

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Under Fives Roundabout Parent\/Carer Toddler Group<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Under Fives Roundabout operates a lovely parent\/carer toddler group in Mayfield Community Room Tuesday and Fridays 9.15-11.30 am term time only. Sessions cost \u00a33.50.\u00a0 We have a great space indoors and outside, fabulous resources and enthusiastic staff.\u00a0 The toddler group is a great way to get to know staff from the preschool and other families who will go on to use our preschool based just around the corner.\u00a0 Please just come along to any of the mornings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Under Fives Roundabout Preschool<\/span><\/strong> has a wonderful purpose built setting based adjacent to Mayfield.\u00a0 We take children from the age 2 years and 9 months until they go to school.\u00a0 We employ a highly qualified and enthusiastic team of dedicated staff and pride ourselves in providing an outstanding early year\u2019s experience for all of our children.\u00a0 To find out more please contact Sam, our manager on manager@underfivesroundabout.org.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Melody Footsteps<\/strong><\/span> – a new music group to teach kids using the Kodaly method – the joys of learning music through singing and musical games whilst bonding with their carers. \u00a0Held at Colours of Dance on Histon Road. \u00a0Full details are on the flyer:\u00a0Melody Footsteps Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday Toddler sessions at Ladybird Play & Toddler Group, <\/span><\/strong>Salvation Army Hall, Histon, CB24 9LT –\u00a0These fantastic\u00a0sessions for children of around 15 months and above\u00a0are great preparation for playgroup. As your child develops socially, the Toddlers session provides\u00a0a stimulating setting with more challenging toys, painting and crafts and a role play area that changes weekly. The children love the singing session before snack time and enjoy exploring our great outdoor space; refreshments are provided for children and adults. Sessions are from 9.30am to 11.30am and are a great way for your child to become comfortable in the Ladybird setting and to get to know the staff. Contact Sharon Connor for further information on 01223 233459, or visit Ladybird Website<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0Ladybirds Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Colour Strings Music Kindergarten <\/span><\/strong>– Thursdays 11 – 12 at St Augustine’s Church hall.\u00a0 High quality introduction to music for pre-school children.\u00a0 Please contact Anne Taylor –\u00a0annetaylormusic@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0or 07432 600062<\/p>\n

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Animal Parties<\/span><\/strong> – \u00a0The College of West Anglia is now hosting children\u2019s parties, perfect for the end of term for everyone to enjoy. Handling and feeding a variety of animals this is a fun and educational activity for all ages. Please call 01223 860701, visit our online store \u2013 <\/span>CoWA Animal Party Website<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0or email <\/span>fcook@col-westanglia.ac.uk<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge Folk Museum<\/span><\/strong> – lots of family activities – full detail on their website Cambridge Folk Museum Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ESOL (Enlish for Speakers of Other Languages) English Cafe<\/strong><\/span> – We invite ladies from all nationalities to join us at Chesterton Sports Centre – see our flyer\u00a0for more details.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ESOL Cafe Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Charities<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Romsey Mill<\/span><\/strong> are looking for volunteers:<\/p>\n

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Home Start<\/strong><\/span> – Could you be a Volunteer Home Visitor?\u00a0Our volunteers, who all have parenting experience, help families with all sorts of problems through weekly home visiting.\u00a0They\u00a0help parents coping\u00a0with\u00a0twins\/triplets, several\u00a0children under\u00a0five,\u00a0ill health,\u00a0post-natal depression, isolation, bereavement, relationship difficulties, disability or any other issues.\u00a0 Please visit\u00a0our website\u00a0HomeStart<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

HOST<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0–\u00a0HOST is a charity, founded 25 years ago by the British Council, which encourages\u00a0international friendship and understanding by arranging for adult international students at\u00a0universities in the UK to spend 1 \u2013 3 days in a British home.\u00a0HOST Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ballet for Adults<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0– There is a new class for adults starting on\u00a0Tuesdays at 6pm in the drama studio at Chesterton community college, perfect for anyone who has never tried ballet before and wants to know what they are missing! Calling all mum\u2019s, dad\u2019s and staff to switch off for an hour with the perfect workout. \u00a0Full details are on the flyer:\u00a0Adult Ballet Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridgeshire Growth and School Places<\/span><\/strong> – this information leaflet, which the Place Planning & Organisation Service has compiled, explains the level of growth expected in Cambridgeshire over the next 15 years and what this means for providing new early years, school and post-16 places for the growing population of the County: \u00a0Growth Leaflet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Returning to Learning
\n<\/span><\/strong>Are you thinking about a change of career?
\nAlways wanted to get a degree?<\/p>\n

The College of West Anglia\u00a0are running a Routes to Learning course and two Access to Higher Education courses at our Cambridge campus, providing the opportunity for career progression and further study at undergraduate level! \u00a0Further details are on their leaflet:\u00a0Return to Learning Leaflet<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

New! \u00a0The Advance Performance Runners: Beginners Running Course<\/span><\/strong> –<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Have you ever wanted to run but thought that it just ‘wasn’t for you’ or maybe you think that you’d love to start running but don’t know where to start. Well this is the course for you!<\/p>\n

Advance Performance will be starting a new free, friendly course for beginners to running on Tue 6th October and each Tuesday thereafter at 10:00am. \u00a0The course will be led by a UK Athletics qualified Run Leader, based in our Cambridge store, and is designed to take you from non-runner to being able to happily run 5km (3 miles) over an eight week period. As an incentive there will be a bag of running related goodies for all that complete the course! \u00a0This course will be based at the Advance Performance running store at Gusto Mill on Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0DL (at the side of the Beefeater restaurant).
\nFor more details, or to book a place, please speak to a member of staff or, alternatively, email: garryh@advanceperformance.co.uk \u00a0Or call: 01223 279191<\/p>\n

Pinpoint Network Meetings<\/span><\/strong> – \u00a0Pinpoint is a local community group which is funded by Cambridgeshire County Council to support, inform and involve parents, especially parents of children with additional needs and disabilities. \u00a0We run termly network meetings across Cambridgeshire for parents which gather parents\u2019 views on specific topics and provide them with relevant information.\u00a0 Parents also find the meetings useful for talking with other parents and with professionals on an individual basis. \u00a0Full details on the flyer:\u00a0Pinpoint Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Scrapstore<\/span><\/strong> –\u00a0\u00a0now runs on Wednesdays from 6-7.30pm. \u00a0We hold Scrapstores from Unit 17 Barnwell Business Park, CB5 8UY.\u00a0 Also if you have items to donate you can bring them along! \u00a0Our membership is \u00a35 for individuals and \u00a310 for join members this includes a free bag of scrap! \u00a0Scrapstore Newsletter<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Pet Time\u00a0Services<\/strong><\/span> – are you going away over the holidays and need someone to look after your pet? Pet Time offers home boarding for dogs and cats, house-and-pet sitting in your home, and feeding visits for smaller pets. This professional service is fully insured and all staff are CRB checked. Areas covered are the villages between Newmarket and Cambridge and eastern Cambridge itself – more details on the website Pet Time Services Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cambridge Boot Camp for Women<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0–\u00a0Cambridge bootcamps provide a 45 minute total body workout with a fully qualified fitness professional, for women of all ages and levels of fitness.\u00a0 Our bootcamps take place in convenient and refreshing Cambridge park locations come rain or shine over a 4 week block, for either 2 or 3 times a week. \u00a0More information on the website Cambridge Bootcamps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Eden Dance Centre at Chesterton Sports Centre<\/span><\/strong> – While you wait try a relaxing coffee at \u201cThe Box Cafe\u201d\u00a0 or\u00a0 breakfast before the class, \u00a0and peruse the delicious menu of fresh snacks, meals and cakes for after your class.<\/p>\n

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New Korfball Sessions<\/strong><\/span> run by Phoenix Korfball Club for children in Y5 to Y8 . Details are\u00a0on the flyer:\u00a0Korfball Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

New Football Academy<\/strong><\/span> – First Steps Sports have a brand new football academy starting up this season for dedicated talented young footballers. \u00a0Their flyer has more details:\u00a0Football Academy Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The league we are playing in is the NERF Junior Premier League and gives players the platform to play on the highest stage with 1 in 11 players joining professional clubs. \u00a0More details are on their website: \u00a0First Steps Sport Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Swimming at The Grove<\/span><\/strong> –\u00a0The Grove swimming pool has been open for some years to local families on Saturday mornings at very low cost thanks to volunteers who organise it to keep the facilities open.<\/p>\n

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NOW AT MAYFIELD – Aspire DanceSport (formally Dance Excel\u00a0Academy)<\/span><\/strong> offers lessons in freestyle and street jazz, ballroom and latin for ages 3 to 17 – more information is available on the Aspire DanceSport<\/a><\/strong> website.<\/p>\n

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Futsal Club<\/strong><\/span> – Histon FC\u2019s Academy is launching a Friday night Futsal Club for boys of all abilities in Years 3 to 6. Futsal is now widely regarded as a very useful development tool for younger footballers. By attending the Futsal Club boys will not only improve their performance for their school and colts football teams, but will also improve their agility, balance, and co-ordination, decision-making, speed, and overall fitness. \u00a0Full information is available on our flyer: \u00a0Histon FC Futsal Flyer<\/a><\/span> \u00a0For more information about Futsal read this article: FA Acknowledge Importance of Futsal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

ParkTennis –\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Want to get fit and have fun for free? \u00a0Then parktennis Extravaganza\u2019s are perfect for you\u2026 and they are FREE! \u00a0Every Saturday 10am-11am Jesus Green in Cambridge plays host to the parktennis Extravaganza \u2013 a weekly event that includes fun tennis games and music to keep you moving. \u00a0Anyone can play, whether you are young or old, a new starter or a seasoned pro, its fun, relaxed and easy to play. \u00a0Our aim is to get more people active more often by always giving you a friendly welcome and creating a great atmosphere. \u00a0Register now for free and become part of the parktennis family via our website \u00a0Park Tennis Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Creative Movements Classes and Workshops<\/span> –\u00a0<\/strong>Creative Movements offer lively dance, movement and storytelling classes for children (from 15 months to 8 years). Classes are a great opportunity for children to explore stories using movement, role-play and dance in a non competitive environment, great for building confidence, improving physical development, flexibility and developing their imaginations. Weekly classes run at Colours of Dance, Milton Community Centre, St Mary’s Junior School and Milton C of E Primary Creative Movements Website<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jigsaw Dance Company<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0– offers a range of dance classes in the Cambridge area.\u00a0Jigsaw Dance Company Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Sportivate<\/span><\/strong> – A national scheme aimed at increasing access to sports for children and young people that aren’t already particularly sporty. Here, we will be providing a series of subsidised taster sessions in Muay Thai Boxing. The multifaceted nature of the sport and training makes it particularly inclusive and accessible for all, with the focus on personal targets and development. Children that complete 6 Sportivate sessions will receive free equipment to encourage them to continue training and if they show a commitment to 10 sessions they will receive a free membership to the club with a bag containing all the essentials for training.\u00a0 For further details see the flyer\u00a0Sportivate Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Seals Swimming Ltd<\/span><\/strong> – Seals Swimming’s ability groups enable children to receive tuition that is relevant to their capabilities.\u00a0 Please visit the website\u00a0for further details Seals Website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Cambridge Roller Hockey Club <\/strong><\/span>– Recruiting children aged 9 to 11; meets at Chesterton Sports Centre.\u00a0Roller Hockey Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Does your son love singing? \u00a0King\u2019s College Choir<\/strong><\/span> in Cambridge is on the lookout for new choristers. If your son loves singing and music and is in Year 2, 3 or 4, he could be the one they\u2019re looking for!
\nContact Lisa at Lisa@becomeachorister.org if you\u2019d like to find out more, or see their website: King’s College Choir Website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Piano Lessons<\/strong><\/span> – I am a grade 8 piano student\u00a0and have just taken AS music at Hills Road. I have vacancies for beginner’s piano lessons. Lessons can be given at your house or mine. \u00a310 for a 30 minute lesson. Please call Louis Gillett (07500 534452)<\/p>\n

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Chesterton Ballet School<\/span><\/strong> – offers classes for 3 to 10 years olds on Saturday mornings just off Milton Road. \u00a0Full details are on their flyer:\u00a0Chesterton Ballet School Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Italian After School Club<\/span><\/strong> – meets are Arbury Community Centre on Mondays at 4.00pm. \u00a0More details are on their leaflet:\u00a0Italian After School Club Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Cambridge Theatretrain<\/span><\/strong> is a local part-time performing arts centre for children aged between 6 and 18 years.\u00a0 We are based locally at Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road<\/b><\/em> every Saturday during term-time between 10 am and 1pm.\u00a0 Each week the students participate in one hour of dance, one hour of singing and one hour of drama with our three fully qualified teachers. \u00a0Theatretrain\u2019s ethos is to make performing arts accessible to everyone hence there are no auditions and ability is not essential. \u00a0We offer all students a free trial session and we are also able to offer some subsidised places to families who may not be able to afford the full fees. \u00a0More details on the flyer: \u00a0Theatretrain Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Italian Lessons for Young Learners<\/strong><\/span> – at\u00a0La Dante on Saturday morning. \u00a0The class includes songs, language games and creative activities, Italian language becomes engaging and interesting. \u00a0Our Italian lessons for young learners include: games like hangman, hide and seek, snakes & ladders, dominos, role play; \u00a0songs like\u00a0Volevo un gatto nero<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Ci vuole un fiore. \u00a0<\/em>\u00a0More details at the La Dante website: La Dante Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Cambridge Junior Chess and Go Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> – for ages \u00a06 to 16. \u00a0Where children can learn and play Chess, Go and some other traditional board games from around the world. \u00a0The club has been running for over 20 years and the main volunteers who lead the sessions have all been DBS checked. \u00a0Chess and Go Club Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Stephen Perse Foundation Community Music School<\/span><\/strong> – Saturday morning for age nursery and up.\u00a0 Full details are on the flyer.\u00a0 Stephen Perse Foundation Music School Flyer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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