Classes and Activities - Hornsey Vale Community Association

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What’s New at Hornsey Vale?

'Gym Kit' Antenatal exercise class: Wednesday evenings from 26th March
From the 26th March Kit Wilkes, qualified Personal Trainer and mum to 7 month old Woody, will be taking an antenatal exercise class at Hornsey Vale Community Centre Gym from 6.45pm-7.45pm. The class is for all trimesters and is tailored to maintain your fitness levels, help alleviate any aches and pains associated with being pregnant and prepare the body for labour and beyond. It will be a relaxed class giving you the chance to meet other mums-to-be. You never know, you might meet up again with your babies at the postnatal classes I run on Thursday afternoons, also at the Community Centre!
The class is 7 pounds or book a block of 5 classes for 30 pounds. For further details about the class please email me at wilkeskit[at]hotmail.com or give me a call on 07833131580 /020 83470923.
Emotional Freedom Techniques – Friday 11.15-12.15
EFT comes to the Hornsey Vale Community Centre. Emotional Freedom Techniques has been described as emotional acupuncture without the needles. By gently tapping on designated points on the face and body EFT is incredibly effective in promoting relaxation, releasing unwanted emotions and aiding wellbeing. We invite you to come along to the drop in sessions and experience the benefits of EFT for yourself.
For more information contact: Sharon 0208 341 3313. Email: sharon[at]methodsforchange.co.uk
To find out more about EFT visit the official site at www.emofree.com
Thursday afternoons - Postnatal Exercise
Postnatal Exercise (2 classes - 1-2pm and 2-3pm) Thursdays contact Kit on 07833 131580. Babies welcome!
Baby Massage!
Saturdays 10.30am to 11.30am: call Surita on 07946 5070119.
Mabel makes music such fun for toddlers
Over the summer we have had the pleasure of giving Mabel’s Monsters a home whilst the Library was refurbished. We are now pleased to announce that Mabel’s blend of singing, dancing, jumping, clapping, banking shaking, bouncing, listening, instrument exploration, parachute play and bubble popping has now found a new home at Hornsey Vale. This is a specially structured programme that introduces children to rhythms, melodies, storytelling and play. But most of all these sessions are about having fun. The group leader is Cate, who has extensive experience in working with young children. Classes are for the under 5’s and we offer three classes are every Monday – 9.30am for Minor Monsters; 10.15 for Major/Mixed Monsters and 11am for Minor/Mixed Monsters. To celebrate Mabel’s offering a free trial class if you haven’t been before. Call Cate on 07931 973 650 or email her at cate[at]mablesmonsters.com
Karate world leader takes up home at Hornsey Vale
We are very pleased to welcome on of the world’s most popular Karate organisations to the Centre. “Go-Kan-Ryu Karate is a traditional Japanese style of karate. It was founded by Robert Sullivan in 1984 in Adelaide, South Australia. GKR is a non-contact karate, with a heavy emphasis on strong basics: kata (patterns) and kumite (sparring). Since its inception, GKR has grown to become one of the most popular karate organisations in the world, with well over 40,000 in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the USA. Students as young as 5 years of age right through to people well into their seventies can all enjoy the many benefits that training can offer, from learning a self defence, to improving fitness, to gaining confidence and inner security.” Source: www.gkrkarate.com . GKR is offering classes on Friday (three classes between 6-9pm) evening and Sunday morning (two classes from 10.30-12noon). Classes are run by Steve who has years of experience and are open to all ages. Families are actively encouraged to learn together. With so many classes to choose from there is bound to be one that suits you! Call Steve on 07815 123 064 for more information; or drop in during on of the classes. Classes have already started.
MATHEMATICS tuition in small groups by professional school teacher - various days and times A-level and PGCE especially - GCSE considered. Contact Marc: 020 8340 0817
Don’t forget to download our ever changing time table for details of all the fantastic classes we offer.
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Hornsey Vale is proud to be home to Stationer’s Playgroup and Hornsey Ridge After School Club.
Stationer’s Playgroup: For children aged two and a half and upwards. Open Monday to Friday 9.15-11.45am during term time. A place to make friends, learn together and have fun! Their latest Ofsted report said “Staff have good relationships with children; they are interested in what children do, value their contribution and encourage them to participate in activities. Staff provide children with a wide range of stimulating activities, which cater for all areas of children’s learning. Management of behaviour is good, which results in children behaving well.” If you have a child who is ready for their first step into education call Sue on 07941 880 777 for more information.
Hornsey Ridge After School Club: Run by Haringey Council, the Club provides safe, reliable and fun childcare during term time for 4½ to 12 year olds. Sessions are from 3.15 to 6pm Monday to Friday. There is a pick up service from Weston Park and Rokesly primary schools. For more information call Lucy on 0207 263 8397

Other Services include...

Stationers Playgroup (Monday – Friday term time only) 2.5’s – 4’s contact: Sue 07941 880777.
After School Club (term time only) Infants/Juniors contact Lucy 0207 263 8397.
Free Professional Counselling Service in conjunction with Counselling Initiatives (Donations Welcomed). Contact: Anton Smith 0208 755 4501.