Upcoming events.

Ducklings sensory baby spa
May
3

Ducklings sensory baby spa

A very special treat for you and baby.

Join us for an hour of relaxation, sensory water play and baby bonding.

We start the class by giving our baby a sensory baby bath. This is a little different from a hygiene bath you would give at home.

We incorporate sensory play into the bath using movement touch, light up toys, mirrors, our whirlpool jacuzzi baths and showers. O

We then dry baby off and wrap them up in one of our duckling dressing gowns ready for their facial, leg and foot massage.

Adults can then enjoy a hot drink, biscuit and time to chat to other parents.

Suitable for babies from 6 weeks - pre crawling

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Ducklings sensory baby spa
May
17

Ducklings sensory baby spa

A very special treat for you and baby.

Join us for an hour of relaxation, sensory water play and baby bonding.

We start the class by giving our baby a sensory baby bath. This is a little different from a hygiene bath you would give at home.

We incorporate sensory play into the bath using movement touch, light up toys, mirrors, our whirlpool jacuzzi baths and showers. O

We then dry baby off and wrap them up in one of our duckling dressing gowns ready for their facial, leg and foot massage.

Adults can then enjoy a hot drink, biscuit and time to chat to other parents.

Suitable for babies from 6 weeks - pre crawling

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Introduction to Solids - weaning made easy
Jun
7

Introduction to Solids - weaning made easy

Are you starting to think about weaning your baby and not sure where to start?

Are you receiving pressure from family members to wean your baby and you're not sure when is the right time to start?

Are you feeling baffled by purees, mashed foods, finger foods, weaning plans, baby led weaning?

Are you wanting to get off to a good start and have your baby develop a healthy relationship with food?

Our weaning workshop takes the stress out of weaning and makes it fun and easy. I understand that every baby is different and every family is different and rathe than giving you a rigid plan to follow I help you to understand all of the facts and myths around weaning and make choices that are right for your family.

You'll leave with a handout, some meal ideas and the confidence to start introducing foods to your baby.

Babies are very welcome in the session, but not required.

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Ducklings sensory baby spa
Jun
21

Ducklings sensory baby spa

A very special treat for you and baby.

Join us for an hour of relaxation, sensory water play and baby bonding.

We start the class by giving our baby a sensory baby bath. This is a little different from a hygiene bath you would give at home.

We incorporate sensory play into the bath using movement touch, light up toys, mirrors, our whirlpool jacuzzi baths and showers. O

We then dry baby off and wrap them up in one of our duckling dressing gowns ready for their facial, leg and foot massage.

Adults can then enjoy a hot drink, biscuit and time to chat to other parents.

Suitable for babies from 6 weeks - pre crawling

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Introduction to Solids - weaning made easy
Apr
26

Introduction to Solids - weaning made easy

Are you starting to think about weaning your baby and not sure where to start?

Are you receiving pressure from family members to wean your baby and you're not sure when is the right time to start?

Are you feeling baffled by purees, mashed foods, finger foods, weaning plans, baby led weaning?

Are you wanting to get off to a good start and have your baby develop a healthy relationship with food?

Our weaning workshop takes the stress out of weaning and makes it fun and easy. I understand that every baby is different and every family is different and rathe than giving you a rigid plan to follow I help you to understand all of the facts and myths around weaning and make choices that are right for your family.

You'll leave with a handout, some meal ideas and the confidence to start introducing foods to your baby.

Babies are very welcome in the session, but not required.

Click here to book

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Ducklings sensory baby spa
Apr
3

Ducklings sensory baby spa

A very special treat for you and baby.

Join us for an hour of relaxation, sensory water play and baby bonding.

We start the class by giving our baby a sensory baby bath. This is a little different from a hygiene bath you would give at home.

We incorporate sensory play into the bath using movement touch, light up toys, mirrors, our whirlpool jacuzzi baths and showers. O

We then dry baby off and wrap them up in one of our duckling dressing gowns ready for their facial, leg and foot massage.

Adults can then enjoy a hot drink, biscuit and time to chat to other parents.

Suitable for babies from 6 weeks - pre crawling

Click here to book

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Ducklings sensory baby spa
Apr
2

Ducklings sensory baby spa

A very special treat for you and baby.

Join us for an hour of relaxation, sensory water play and baby bonding.

We start the class by giving our baby a sensory baby bath. This is a little different from a hygiene bath you would give at home.

We incorporate sensory play into the bath using movement touch, light up toys, mirrors, our whirlpool jacuzzi baths and showers. O

We then dry baby off and wrap them up in one of our duckling dressing gowns ready for their facial, leg and foot massage.

Adults can then enjoy a hot drink, biscuit and time to chat to other parents.

Suitable for babies from 6 weeks - pre crawling

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Baby Bunnies -Baby's first Easter
Mar
27

Baby Bunnies -Baby's first Easter

Join us for an hour of Easter magic.

Suitable for babies from 3-16 months. Please check age on each time slot when booking.

Welcome drinks on arrival

Sweet Treats for adults

Mini Peter Rabbit themed sensory class

Photoshoot with Rosie Frost photography (pay for any photos you want after viewing your gallery)

Bunny Footprint Craft to take home.

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Baby Bunnies -Baby's first Easter
Mar
26

Baby Bunnies -Baby's first Easter

Join us for an hour of Easter magic.

Suitable for babies from 3-16 months. Please check age on each time slot when booking.

Welcome drinks on arrival

Sweet Treats for adults

Mini Peter Rabbit themed sensory class

Photoshoot with Rosie Frost photography (pay for any photos you want after viewing your gallery)

Bunny Footprint Craft to take home.

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Toddler Christmas Party with build a bear
Dec
2

Toddler Christmas Party with build a bear

Join us for a very special Christmas party

Suitable for children from 18 months - 8 years

Help Santa’s Elves get ready for Christmas as we decorate Christmas trees, help in Mrs Claus’ kitchen and make toys in the elves workshop.

This session is 75 minutes long and includes the following

Biscuit decorating

Singing and dancing

Christmas party games

Christmas decoration making

make your own 16 inch build a bear to take home

Gift for each child

Personalised letter from Santa

Booking opens in September - Join the waiting list here.

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Swashbuckling Pirate Tea Party
Feb
17

Swashbuckling Pirate Tea Party

A very special collaboration with Zara from Koala kids parties.

Suitable for all little Pirates from 3-8

Make your own Pirates Hat

A special guest taking you on a magical themed adventure.

Ship sailing, treasure hunting swashbuckling fun

Tea party with fruit juice and a selection of cakes and biscuits.

PLEASE NOTIFY US OF ANY ALLERGIES OR DIETARY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE BOOKING.

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Knights and Princess Tea Party
Feb
17

Knights and Princess Tea Party

A very special collaboration with Zara from Koala kids parties.

Suitable for all little Knights and Princesses from 3-8

Make your own crown fit for Royalty.

A special guest taking you on a magical themed adventure.

Coronation ball and photos with the princess

Tea party with fruit juice and a selection of cakes and biscuits.

PLEASE NOTIFY US OF ANY ALLERGIES OR DIETARY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE BOOKING.

Book 9.30am session

Book 11.15am Session

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My First Valentines
Feb
13

My First Valentines

Celebrate your baby’s first valentines day with our wonderful Valentines session.

Suitable for little ones from 6 weeks - confident walking

The session includes

Mini Valentines themed sensory class

Mini photoshoot with Rosie Frost photography

Valentines card making

Wooden heart footprint keepsake making

Hot drink and sweet treat for adults

Small gift for parents

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO LIMITED SPACE IN THE STUDIO WE ASK THAT YOU AVOID BRINGING PUSHCHAIRS WHERE POSSIBLE. ALL PUSHCHAIRS WILL NEED TO BE PRE BOOKED

Session times

9.30am - 10.30am- Babies from 6 weeks - crawling

10.45am - 11.45am - Babies from confident sitting - walking

12.15 - 1.15pm - Babies from 6 weeks - crawling

1.30pm - 2.30pm - Babies from 6 weeks - crawling

2.45pm - 3.45pm - Babies from confident sitting - walking

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Toddler Valentine Craft Workshop
Feb
11

Toddler Valentine Craft Workshop

Valentines craft workshop. Make some beautiful keepsake valentines crafts

Suitable for little ones from solid walking - 8 years

Join us for 45 minutes of crafting fun and parachute, bubbles and a group sing song.

Paint a ceramic heart - These are taken away to be professionally fired.

Make your own wooden heart magnet

Make a valentines card

Biscuit decorating - please notify us of any allergies

Book 9.30am Session

Book 10.45am Session

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Christmas Music and Mess
Dec
3

Christmas Music and Mess

Join us for a very special Christmas music and mess class.

Suitable for little ones from solid sitting - 2.5 years

We will be singing some of your favourite Christmas songs and exploring some Christmassy themed messy play.

All of the messy play we use is food based and therefore taste safe.

This Christmas event includes a hand or footprint Christmas card and a gift for each child to take home.

Book your space here

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Toddler Christmas Party with build a bear - SOLD OUT
Dec
3

Toddler Christmas Party with build a bear - SOLD OUT

Join us for a very special Christmas party

Suitable for children from 18 months - 6 years

Help Santa’s Elves get ready for Christmas as we decorate Christmas trees, help in Mrs Claus’ kitchen and make toys in the elves workshop.

This session is 75 minutes long and includes the following

Biscuit decorating

Singing and dancing

Christmas party games

Christmas decoration making

make your own 16 inch build a bear to take home

Gift for each child

Personalised letter from Santa

Book your space here

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Christmas Stay and Play
Nov
1
to 3 Nov

Christmas Stay and Play

Our Christmas Stay and Play Sessions are back!

Suitable for little ones from 6 weeks - 4 years

Get an early start to your festive preparations with our Christmas stay and play sessions.

The very talented Rosie Frost will be joining us to capture some beautiful Christmas photos of your little one. These photos make cherished keepsakes and are perfect for Christmas cards. Everyone booked will be offered a free mini shoot with Rosie. Once you’ve seen your photos in your gallery you can choose if you wish to purchase any images.

Zoe from Popolo Ceramico will also be in the studio for those of you who wish to capture any hand or footprints on beautiful keepsakes. Zoe has options including, mugs, baubles, flower pots and Christmas plates.

Please note that all ceramics will need to be collected from The Nurtured Nest studio and will be available within 2-3 weeks after the event.

From The Nurtured Nest we have festive crafts for toddlers, keepsake cards and Christmas crafts for babies, Christmas themed sensory play areas and festive hot drinks.

Sessions are 60 minutes long.

Session times

10am - 11am

11.30am - 12.30pm

1.30 - 2.30pm

The Tuesday morning session will be open to toddlers 18 months - 4 years(and younger siblings)

The Thursday 11.30am session will be open for those from solid sitting - 2.5 years

All other sessions are open to those from birth - 18 months

Tickets are £7.50 and include a seasonal hot drink and sweet treat in addition to the above.

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HALLOWEEN - MUSIC AND MESS
Oct
29

HALLOWEEN - MUSIC AND MESS

HALLOWEEN - Music and Mess

Suitable for little ones from solid sitting - 2.5 years

Join us for 45 minutes of music, fun and messy play!

You can expect spooky songs, bubbles, puppets and parachute play as we dive right into Halloween.

All of our messy play trays are food based and therefore taste safe.

Messy play is fantastic at encouraging babies to explore a range of new textures, tastes and colours. It can help with the weaning process and fussy eating.

As all of our messy play is food based we ask that you let us know if your child has has any allergies within 48 hours of booking using the link in your booking confirmation.

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HALLOWEEN - MAGIC SCHOOL - SOLD OUT
Oct
29

HALLOWEEN - MAGIC SCHOOL - SOLD OUT

Music and dancing, crafts and potion making and a gift for each child to take home.

Suitable for little ones from confident walkers - 4th birthday (older siblings welcome)

Join us as we complete different challenges to earn stickers towards your witch or wizards license.

The session includes

Biscuit decorating

Make your own Witches hat and wand

Spooky songs

Potion making

Gift for each child to take home

Fancy dress isn’t compulsory but you are very welcome to dress you and your little ones up if you wish.

  • Biscuit decorating is included as part of this event. Please notify us of any allergies or dietary requirements within 48 hours of booking.

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Super Dads- Daddy and Me special- Chicks (8-16 months)
Jun
18

Super Dads- Daddy and Me special- Chicks (8-16 months)

Join us as we celebrate Fathers Day with a baby class just for dads and their little ones.

Our Chicks classes are suitable for babies from 8-16 months

These classes provide dads with a lovely opportunity to spend some quality time with their little ones, increase their confidence and meet other local dads.

Our Chicks classes are 45 minutes long and include a messy play element.

Book your space here

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Super Dads- Daddy and Me special- Fledglings (16 months - 3 years)
Jun
18

Super Dads- Daddy and Me special- Fledglings (16 months - 3 years)

Join us as we celebrate Fathers Day with a baby class just for dads and their little ones.

Our Fledglings classes are suitable from little ones from 16 months - 3 years

These classes provide dads with a lovely opportunity to spend some quality time with their little ones, increase their confidence and meet other local dads.

Our Fledglings classes are one hour long.

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Super Dads- Daddy and Me special- Chicks (8-16 months)
Jun
11

Super Dads- Daddy and Me special- Chicks (8-16 months)

Join us as we celebrate Fathers Day with a baby class just for dads and their little ones.

Our Nestlings classes are suitable for babies from 8-16 months

These classes provide dads with a lovely opportunity to spend some quality time with their little ones, increase their confidence and meet other local dads.

Our Chicks classes are 45 minutes long and include a messy play element.

Book your space here

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Super Dads- Daddy and Me special- Nestlings (3-8 months)
Jun
11

Super Dads- Daddy and Me special- Nestlings (3-8 months)

Join us as we celebrate Fathers Day with a baby class just for dads and their little ones.

Our Nestlings classes are suitable for babies from 3-8 months

These classes provide dads with a lovely opportunity to spend some quality time with their little ones, increase their confidence and meet other local dads.

Our Nestlings classes are one hour long and include a hot drink and biscuit.

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Music and Mess - solid sitters - 3rd birthday
Jun
10

Music and Mess - solid sitters - 3rd birthday

Join us for a fun filled music and messy play session.

These sessions are suitable for little ones from solid sitting until their 3rd Birthday.

The sessions start with 15 minutes of songs, instruments, parachute play and bubbles followed by 25 minutes of messy play using our large messy play trays.

The activities will vary each week depending on the theme but there will be at least 4 large messy play areas out for little ones to explore.

All of the messy play items used are food based and will be dairy and soya free. If your child has any other allergies please contact us before booking.

There are studies that show that messy play can boost babies fine motor skills, help with weaning and with fussy eating in toddlers.

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Queens Jubilee Toddler Party
May
28

Queens Jubilee Toddler Party

Join us for a Party like no other as we celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee

You can expect an hour of singing and dancing, crafts (including crown decorating), and biscuit decorating.

This event is suitable for children from 18 months plus. Older siblings are very welcome to attend. Please purchase a ticket for them. Younger siblings under 12 months are welcome to attend and don’t need a ticket.

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May Stay and Play with Fathers Day ceramics workshop
May
23

May Stay and Play with Fathers Day ceramics workshop

Join us for a 60 minute stay and play session.

These sessions are informal and relaxed and include play areas suitable for children from 0-3 years.

For young babies we will have our light up sensory play area with lots of textures and colours to explore.

Our mobile babies can have fun crawling through our tunnels and pop up tents and playing with our baby toys.

And the toddlers will have playdough, stickers and some tuff tray

We will be on hand to help you to make a Father’s Day card with your child’s hand or foot print.

Your booking includes a hot drink & a biscuit.

Zoe from Popolo Ceramico will be at the session for those who wish to make a Father’s Day gift. Zoe is amazing and will take your little ones hand and footprint and turn it into pretty much whatever you want.

I will be sending over the price list and a booking form in advance of the event and those who know what they would like to order can order theirs in advance to guarantee a time slot and availability on the day.

Please note that due to limited space we ask that you avoid bringing in pushchairs where possible. If you need to bring a pushchair we ask that you pre book a space in advance.

Ticket cost £5.00 per child.

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May Stay and Play with Fathers Day ceramics workshop
May
16

May Stay and Play with Fathers Day ceramics workshop

Join us for a 60 minute stay and play session.

These sessions are informal and relaxed and include play areas suitable for children from 0-3 years.

For young babies we will have our light up sensory play area with lots of textures and colours to explore.

Our mobile babies can have fun crawling through our tunnels and pop up tents and playing with our baby toys.

And the toddlers will have playdough, stickers and some tuff tray

We will be on hand to help you to make a Father’s Day card with your child’s hand or foot print.

Your booking includes a hot drink & a biscuit.

Zoe from Popolo Ceramico will be at the session for those who wish to make a Father’s Day gift. Zoe is amazing and will take your little ones hand and footprint and turn it into pretty much whatever you want.

I will be sending over the price list and a booking form in advance of the event and those who know what they would like to order can order theirs in advance to guarantee a time slot and availability on the day.

Please note that due to limited space we ask that you avoid bringing in pushchairs where possible. If you need to bring a pushchair we ask that you pre book a space in advance.

Ticket cost £5.00 per child.

Book your space

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May Stay and Play with Fathers Day ceramics workshop
May
9

May Stay and Play with Fathers Day ceramics workshop

Join us for a 60 minute stay and play session.

These sessions are informal and relaxed and include play areas suitable for children from 0-3 years.

For young babies we will have our light up sensory play area with lots of textures and colours to explore.

Our mobile babies can have fun crawling through our tunnels and pop up tents and playing with our baby toys.

And the toddlers will have playdough, stickers and some tuff tray

We will be on hand to help you to make a Father’s Day card with your child’s hand or foot print.

Your booking includes a hot drink & a biscuit.

Zoe from Popolo Ceramico will be at the session for those who wish to make a Father’s Day gift. Zoe is amazing and will take your little ones hand and footprint and turn it into pretty much whatever you want.

I will be sending over the price list and a booking form in advance of the event and those who know what they would like to order can order theirs in advance to guarantee a time slot and availability on the day.

Please note that due to limited space we ask that you avoid bringing in pushchairs where possible. If you need to bring a pushchair we ask that you pre book a space in advance.

Ticket cost £5.00 per child.

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Peppa Pig Messy Play
Apr
25

Peppa Pig Messy Play

The Nurtured Nest Messy Play Special

Join us as we join Peppa Pig and her friends as we stomp through muddy puddles.

All messy play items are edible and will have the allergens listed on the tray but please notify us of any allergens before booking. All messy play trays are dairy, egg and nut free but are prepared in an environment where dairy eggs and nuts may be present.

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