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If you are a parent, carer or grandparent in the West Kent area, or if you run a business or group aimed at families, we hope you find the magazine and this website really useful, supportive and informative. Whether your child is still a bump, a baby, toddler, school age or teenager, there is something for every stage.

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Find our latest issue in local libraries, leisure centres, children’s centres, family hubs, Doctor’s surgeries, schools, nurseries, preschools, and other family venues.  You can also view or download an online copy from this website.

Upcoming Events

Find regularly updated local family days out, things to do with the kids, activities, open days and lots more throughout West Kent.

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Every weekend, the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in...

Featured local businesses

Babee Ballet has a hive of inspired themes to encourage and develop musicality and the love of dance! Aimed at a confident 2yr old –

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Ear wax removal and various foot health treatments in the clinic or in the comfort of your own home. Appointments only, serving nursing homes, residential

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Razzamataz Tonbridge If your child is aged 2-18 and has an interest in performing then Razzamataz Tonbridge is the place for them. We offer classes

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Cascade have been running adult classes in Tunbridge wells since 2008 and now offer both Contemporary & Street Dance styles for a range of abilities

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Froggle Parties – as seen on CBBC & NETFLIX! Froggle Parties offers exceptional children’s entertainers that are high energy and non stop fun! Our kids

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Fortitude Academy offers Taekwon-Do Classes for everyone from 3 years+ 3 days a week in Tunbridge Wells and Southborough – Ninjas, Dragons, Juniors and Seniors.

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