Session Times & Prices from January 2008
Piccolo sessions take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays during
term-time. No booking required, just come along and pay when you
arrive:
- On Wednesday mornings we are at St. Mary's
Church Hall in Monkseaton, Whitley Bay.
- On Thursdays we are at Holy Trinity Church
Hall near Jesmond Dene, Newcastle.
- Babies are welcome at the mixed sessions for 0-4 year olds but
the specifically baby sessions (at 11.20/11.30am) might be more
suitable, unless they have an older sibling. The baby sessions
contain more 'lap' songs and tend to be quieter, which some smaller
children and adults may prefer.
Prices
All sessions cost £3.75 per child or £2.25 for siblings
over 4 months. Adults go free! Refreshments included.
What happens at the sessions?
In a relaxed and friendly environment we sing both new and traditional
songs and rhymes. Abi (and either Allison or Pauline) shows you
the actions and encourage participation by children and carers,
and Anna plays the guitar. The pace is lively and fluid, so children
are involved and always keen to join in. Many parents tell us that
Piccolo days are the highlight of their week - both for them and
their child. The sessions are all 'live' with no use of backing
tracks, so we can respond to the ideas and requests of the children
and carers. We follow different themes which we cover for 4 weeks
enabling you to learn some new songs, before moving onto something
new. Our themes include Animals, Transport and The Sea.
For baby sessions, the focus is more on lap songs, tickly-cuddly
songs and games, and gentle soothing songs. If you are a new
parent we try hard to make it as easy as possible, with changing
facilities, kitchen and extra hands if you need them! Older children
get more active, dancing and moving to the songs, enjoying puppets
and playing instruments, with a chance to try circle songs too.
All sessions are structured carefully to maximise opportunities
for children to join in, socialise with their peers, and explore
singing and music in an entertaining way, as well as being enjoyable
for the adults!
Wednesdays
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St. Mary's Church Hall,
Claremont Gardens,
Monkseaton
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9.30am |
0 to 4 years old (coffee from 9.10 am)
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| 10.10am |
Coffee break for both groups |
| 10.30am |
0 to 4 years old (come early for coffee) |
| 11.20am |
New-born babies to crawlers/early walkers (around 15-18 months) |
| 11.50am |
Coffee break - and a chance to feed your baby or give them
lunch if you need to! Kitchen etc available.
|
Thursdays
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Holy Trinity Church Hall,
Churchill Gardens,
Jesmond
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9.45am |
From as little as 4 weeks to 4 years old - best for the older
children |
| 10.25am |
Coffee break for both groups |
| 10.45am |
From as little as 4 weeks to 4 years old - a good group for
tots who have outgrown the baby session |
| 11.30am |
New-born babies to crawlers/early walkers (around 15-18 months)
followed by coffee break at noon - a chance to feed your baby/bring
lunch for them! Kitchen etc available. |
There is always a refreshment break (all drinks and biscuits included
in the cost) and after the baby sessions, there's even waitress
service for those tired new parents, who can feed their babies and
eat lunch in relative peace, with tea and coffee served by Anna
and Abi!
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