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Huntley Berry Farm

Took little Princess to Huntley Berry Farm to pick strawberries this weekend!

She had the best time picking the berries and putting them in the basket, she also stalked a few chickens.

It's great to get the kids into the fresh air and learning about where our fruit and veggies come from.

It was such a lovely day that I thought I must just tell other mother's about it, especially now that the weather is wonderful!!

Huntley Berry Farm has a huge variety of berries during the season, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Feijoas as just a few to name.

You can also have a Bbq out there, go for breakfast or even a coffee.

To get there turn off the highway at Lucknow Tavern then follow the signs for 4km.

Give the friendly team a call on (02) 6365 5282.

Day Out with Thomas - Zig Zag Railway

Book now for a day out with Thomas - a great day for the whole family!

Where: Bells Line of Road Clarence 10km before Lithgow

When: 13-Jan-12 09:00 AM until 16-Jan-12 02:00 PM

Includes:

• A steam train ride with ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’
• A Little Thomas Ride with Annie and Clarabel
• Jumping Castle Merry-go-round
• Pedal Trains and much more

January School Holidays 2012

Trains running daily from Friday 13th to Monday 16th.
For further information ring Special Events: (02) 6355 2955

http://www.zigzagrailway.com.au/thomas_friends.php

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Then check out Baby Cakes & Bitz! They have a huge exciting range for any special little person that's just entered into the world! https://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=hp#!/babycakesandbitz

The Premi-Babes Association of Orange Incorporated

Are you a mum to a premi baby or do you know someone who's little one was just to impatient to make it to full term?

The Premi-Babes Association of Orange Incorporated is run by volunteers who are happy to give families advice and support.

The group is also always fundraising to buy much needed equipment for the premi babies unit at Orange Base Hospital.

If you'd like to talk to someone or to join

contact (02) 6366 5203

When unfortunate events strike.....

As a mum you never wish any child or their family to be presented with awful tragic situations,

but if you know someone that has been affected by a stillbirth or neonatal related death the SANDS group (Stillbirth and Neonatal death support) can provide support for families.

Contact Di Weldon on 6362 4317 or Diana Bailey on 63605147

My tip...

I was forever trying to get my Little Princess to eat fruit and cereal, but as she doesn't cooperate with me if food is on a spoon I came up with a little trick, which I thought I would share with you all.

I blitz a weetbix, a few blueberries, a couple strawberries, a banana, a bit of pear (you could use whatever fruit- that's just what I had at the time) and a dash of vanilla with her milk to make a brekkie (or any time of day) smoothie. 

I then cut a bigger hole in the top her bottle to allow the little chunks through (you will have some no matter how long you blitz, I've tried) and give it to her! She loves it, and as a fussy eater I think any baby would love it. I couldn't put it in her sippy cup as the chunks just blocked the no spill filter and I wasn't able to find a cup that isn't no spill. 

I hope my tip works for you to get your little one eating fresh fruit! 

Child Care Centres in Orange

CHILD CARE CENTRES

Orange City Council Children’s Services		6393 8600		Preschool, Long Day Care, Occasional Care, Family Day Care, Before & after school care Vacation Care
Courallie Park Children’s Centre	39 Kearney’s Drive, ORANGE NSW 2800	6363 1944	Monday – Friday 9.00 – 6.00pm	Children 0 – 5 years
Spring Street Children’s Centre	143 Spring Street, ORANGE NSW 2800	6362 0033	Monday – Friday 9.00 – 6.00pm	Children 0 – 5 years
Yarrawong Children’s Centre	2 Yarrawong Place, ORANGE NSW 2800	6361 8366	Monday – Friday 9.00 – 6.00pm	Children 0 – 5 years
Occasional Child Care Cottage	85 Kite Street, ORANGE NSW 2800	6393 8670	Tuesday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm	$9>00/hour Children 0 – 5 years
Family Day Care	79 – 81 Kite Street, ORANGE NSW 2800	6393 8610		Professional & supervised care for children up to 12 years of age in homes of registered carers
Out of School Hours Care		6393 8615		Before & after school care Vacation Care
Bright Horizons	19 – 21 Seymour Street, ORANGE NSW 2800	6361 7377	Monday – Friday 9.00 – 6.00pm	Children 0 – 5 years
ABC Orange	86 Kite Street, ORANGE NSW 2800	6362 0106	Monday – Friday 9.00 – 6.00pm	Children 0 – 5 years
ABC Hill Street Children’s Centre	182 Hill Street, ORANGE NSW 2800	6363 1842	Monday – Friday 6.30am – 6.30pm	Children 0 – 5 years
Nurture One	32 Albert Street, ORANGE NSW 2800	6369 0274	Monday – Friday 6.30am – 6.30pm	Children 0 – 5 years
ABC Orange North	90 Molong Road, ORANGE NSW 2800	6360 0077	Monday – Friday 9.00 – 6.00pm	Children 0 – 5 years
Willows Preschool  & Early Learning Centre	55 Dalton Street, ORANGE NSW 2800	6361 2575	Monday – Friday 6.45am  – 5.45pm	Long day care for Children 0 – 5 years Before & after school care Vacation Care
Waratah Early Learning Centre	52 – 54 Farrell Road, ORANGE NSW 2800	6361 1854	Monday – Friday 6.30am – 6.00pm	Long day care for Children 0 – 5 years Before & after school care Vacation Care

Preschools in & around Orange

 PRESCHOOLS IN & AROUND ORANGE

Bowen Public School Preschool	Bowen Public School Park St ORANGE NSW 2800	CareWest 6361 9012 or School Office 6362 3655	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9-3	3-5 year olds $5 per day per child Maximum 2 days per child To enrol child must live in  school zone and plan to attend Bowen Public School
Glenroi Heights Public School Preschool	Glenroi Heights Public School Maxwell Ave ORANGE NSW 2800	CareWest 6361 9012 or School Office 6362 7191	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9-3	3-5 year olds $5 per day per child Maximum 2 days per child To enrol child must live in  school zone and plan to attend Glenroi Heights Public School
Kinross Wolaroi Prepreparatory	59 Bathurst Rd ORANGE NSW 2800	Main Office 63920300 Preparatory School Office 6292 0316		4-5 year olds, must be 4 by 30/4 Contact school for further information
Mullion Creek Preschool	Mullion Creek Public School 45 Long Point Rd MULLION CREEK NSW 2800	School Office 63658382	Monday & Tuesday 9-3	3-5 year olds
Orange Preschool	13 Moad St ORANGE NSW 2800	6362 7616	Weekdays during public school terms	3-5 year olds $32 per day per child, 25%  sibling discount Subsidy $15 per day for families with Health Care Card Maximum 2 full days per child
Trinity Preschool	41 Kooronga Ave ORANGE NSW 2800	6362 6394		3-5 year olds $35 per day per child, 10% sibling discount $17.50 per day for families with Health Care Card Encourage 2 consecutive days per child
Millthorpe Children’s Garden	6 Elliott Street, MILLTHORPE NSW	6366 3880	Monday – Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm	Preschool & Long day care for Children 0 – 5 years Rudolf Steiner Inspired

Playroups in Orange

PLAYGROUPS

Holy Terrors Playgroup	Parish Centre Holy Trinity Anglican Church Anson St ORANGE NSW 2800	Louise Wythes 6363 1583	Thursday 10-12	$3 per child per session or $5 per family per session
Little Fishes Playgroup+	West Orange Baptist Church 85 Molong Rd ORANGE NSW 2800	Ruth Banger 6369 1281	Wednesday 10-12	$2.50 each session per family
Orange Playgroup	Five Ways Uniting Church Bathurst Rd ORANGE NSW 2800	Ebonee Egan 6362 7017 0410 519 692	Every weekday 10-12 During school terms	Playgroups Association membership +  $20 per family per term
Orange West Playgroup	Girl Guide Hall Peisley St ORANGE NSW 2800	Leanne Godson 6362 3443	Tuesday 10-12 Wednesday 10-12	Playgroups Association membership + $25 per term per family
Playtime	Orange Baptist Church Hall 59 Sale St ORANGE NSW 2800	Baptist Church Office 6362 1553	Wednesday 10-12 During school term	3-5 year olds Nominal cost/donation
Playtime for Mums	New Life City Church 90 Molong Rd ORANGE NSW 2800	Kate Kinsella 0401 011 634	Thursday 10.30-12	Free. Main focus is opportunity for mums to get together and children to play.
Playmates Playgroup	Church of Christ Cnr Burrendong Way & Rawle Ave ORANGE NSW 2800	Leanne Herbert 6369 0860	Mondays 10-12 During school term, except first Monday	$1 donation per child Bring a piece of fruit to share
St Mary’s Playtime	St Mary’s Catholic Church Park St ORANGE NSW 2800 (warm months) & Kenna Hall, St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Hill St ORANGE NSW 2800 (cool months)	Alison Metcalf 6361 7501	Tuesday 10-12	$2 each session per family
TAFE Play Session	Child Studies Section Orange TAFE March St ORANGE NSW 2800	Sandy Pritchard 6391 5625	Wednesday 10-11.45 & 1-2.45 Thursday 10-11.45 & 1-2.45 Friday 10-11.45 & 1-2.45 During school terms	Must be enrolled to attend Waiting list (2010 full) Fees: $4 per child, or $6 per family, per session

                               SUPPORTED PLAYGROUPS

Benevolent Society	Glenroi Community Centre Garema Rd ORANGE NSW 2800         and Orange PCYC 2-10 Seymour St ORANGE NSW 2800	Contact Brighter Futures Central West 63601869	Monday 10-12 Monday 12.30-1.30	No cost Playgroups run alternate Mondays at each location. PCYC group- Music and Movement
Bush Babies	Carriage Cottage Spring St ORANGE NSW 2800	Jenny O’Hara 6393 8600 Sharon (Minnie) Sutherland 0431 102 528	Thursday 10.30-12.30 During school term	All families welcome especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders. Includes culturally  appropriate activities
Calare Playgroup	School Library Calare Public School Frost St ORANGE NSW 2800	Jenny O’Hara 6393 8600 Sharon (Minnie) Sutherland 0431 102 528	Wednesday 10.30-12.30 During school term	All families welcome especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders. Includes culturally  appropriate activities
Friday Playgroup	Glenroi Heights Public School Family Centre Maxwell Ave ORANGE NSW 2800	Schools as Communities Office 6362 8251	Friday 9-11 During school term
Glenroi Grasshoppers	Cootes Estate Access Centre	Schools as Communities Office 6362 8251 Sharon (Minnie) Sutherland 0431 102 528	Tuesday 9.30-11 During school term	Families in Glenroi area All families welcome especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders. Includes culturally  appropriate activities
Multicultural Mothers’ Group	Orange Family Support Service 211 March St ORANGE NSW 2800	Seini Punivai 041307210350 or 63614883	Thursdays 10-12	No cost except nominal cost for special outings Group for mothers and young children from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Orange Family Support Service	Orange Family Support Service 211 March St ORANGE NSW 2800	Jan 6361 4883	Wednesday 10-12 During school term	Contact Jan for more information
Orange PlayConnect	Orange District Early Education Programme (ODEEP) Yarrawong Place ORANGE NSW 2800	Office 6361 4093	Friday 11-12.30	Children aged 0-6 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder Please phone for further information

PLAYGROUPS IN COMMUNITIES AROUND ORANGE

Borenore Public School	Forbes Rd BORENORE NSW 2800	School Office 6365 2262	Monday 9-11 D During school terms	$2 donation
Clergate Public School Playgroup	Clergate Public School Gazzard Lane ORANGE NSW 2800	School Office 6365 8256	Wednesdays 9.15-11 During school terms	Playgroups Association membership
Millthorpe Stepping Stones	Millthorpe Uniting Church Church St MILLTHORPE NSW 2798	Emma Sinclair 63663513	Tuesdays 10-12 During school terms	Playgroups Association membership + $5 per week per family or $30 per term
Molong Playgroup	Molong Preschool Riddell St MOLONG NSW 2866	Toni Huggett 6366 8472	Fridays 10-12 During school terms & outings during holidays
Mullion Creek Playgroup	Mullion Creek Public School 45 Long Point Rd MULLION CREEK NSW 2800	Nicole Gill 6366 0156	Thursday 10-12 During school terms
Nashdale Playgroup	Nashdale Community Hall 12062 Cargo Rd NASHDALE NSW 2800	Toni McCauley 6365 2684	Tuesday 10-12	Playgroups Association membership + $3 per week per family
Spring Hill Playtime	Uniting Church Hall Carcoar St SPRING HILL NSW 2800	Betty 6360 3123	Thursday 9.30-11.30 During school term	$2 per family per session *Not functioning until Sept 2010 due to church renovations. Contact Betty for information