• Mum & Tots Pilates. Tuesdays 11am San Roque International Nursery.
• Pilates Core workout. Thursdays 9.30am. Gymtonic, Sotogrande
• NEW Pilates Stroller Fitness. Thursdays 11am Hípica Park.
• Pre-Natal Pilates Thursdays 12.15 Hípica Park.
• Pilates Core workout. Thursdays 7.30pm Casa Verde, Jimena de la Fra.
• Pilates Core Workout. Saturdays 11am Hípica Park.
• Private classes by arrangement – just for you or make your own group.

So you don’t hear of anything and then two things come along at once!

Sophie Hoffmann is a FEDA qualified Pilates instructor and gives individual and group Pilates classes along the Costa del Sol.

She works with people of all ages, fitness levels and personal situations giving classes tailored to clients’ needs.   As a mum she focuses on classes for pregnancy, post birth loosing the babyweight and Mother and Baby/Toddler groups.

Sophie started Mum and Baby/Toddler classes in Sotogrande as there is so little to do with little ones along that part of the coast and nothing for Mums unless they have childcare.

It’s a one hour class in the San Roque International School. The kids are in a special Pilates Playgroup in the next room with a member of the International School’s staff supervising them. They have great facilities, a really stimulating environment with lots of educational toys and a chance for them to play with new friends and new toys!

It really gives Mums peace of mind knowing thier little one(s) are right there being well cared for and allows her to focus on doing some effective Pilates training! It’s a great meeting place for Mums too.

Classes are on Tuesday at 11am a the San Roque International School at the San Roque Club.

For more information call Sophie on 600 214 977 or email pilatesparati@gmail.com

For sale red Chicco swing chair with musical automatic swing and option of inner chishion for smaller babies.  Excellent condition.

Price: €35 ono

Area: Estepona

Contact: Christine on 680 713 447 or email info@kidsinmarbella.com

For sale navy blue Quinny buggy with immaculate seat and full sun shade.   Second option of pram cot fitting with umbrella, mosquito net and rain cover.

Price: €120

Area: Estepona

Contact: Christine on 680 713 447 or email info@kidsinmarbella.com

Both myself and my friend did have the thoughts of “well we sing and play with our kids” buts its not quite the same as doing it along side other people and their kids and with the lady that runs it in a slightly structered but fun way.

The classes take place at the Language house and are run in conjunction with Brainwaves.  The language house is in San Pedro and is fairly straight forward to find, there is a map on their website that I would advise printing off just to help.  The groups are for 6 months to 3 years and are run in 6 weekly sessions of 30 minutes,  although they do seem fairly flexible on that as I am only able to make 4 of the sessions.

The aim of the classes are to encourage language and listening skills, stimulate imagination and develop social skills and more importantly to interact and have lots of fun!  The classes include English and Spanish songs which is also good.  As well as songs there is stories, dancing and musical instruments and the lady that runs it is very enthusiastic and friendly, in fact my son took quite a shine to her!

For more information call 952 853 027 or visit www.brainwaves-spain.com email musicalbabes@gmail.com

Kidz Kingdom has now opened a new soft play centre in El Rosario,  we haven´t visited yet but when we do we will report back on what there is!

SPACE CITY has arrived!!!

The new Kidz Kingdom is located in El Rosario and has lots of fun and games just waiting for your little ones to enjoy.

While the kids are exploring the interactive space ball battle zone, you can relax and enjoy a snack and tea in Moonwalk Cafe.  There is also free WI-FI Internet for all those mums and dads that just need to be connected at all times!

Coming soon – Toddler mornings

For more information call 952 839 275

They are putting on four air displays in Gibraltar this weekend, two on Saturday and two on Sunday at 2pm and 5pm, around the Caleta Hotel and beach front area.  The shows are free to the public to watch and enjoy!

The last time we visited the Rock to view the planes, the traffic was very busy and this time there will be special traffic flows in action to assist with getting to the area and dropping off.

Hope you go along and enjoy it!

Black Box Teatro - Ages 4 – 14

Dates: 1st – 12th August, 16th – 27th August, from 10am – 1pm or 10 – 2 with lunch)

The summer school will be based on performing a show with favourites from The Hannah Montanna show and Justin Bieber.

Two week workshop is €200 (250 with lunch) All month is €300 (350 with lunch)

For more information or to book a place call 952 77 91 72 or visit www.blackboxteatro.com

Marbella Summer Stage School - Ages 6 – 18 years

Dates: 22nd August – 26th August

The school is running a 5 day course teaching the kids all sorts from funky jazz, hip hop and street to musical theatre, drama and theatrecraft.

The course costs €200

Stagecoach holiday Workshop – Ages 4 – 14 years

Dates: 4th – 29th July (4 different weekly courses) 10am – 2pm Monday – Friday

The weekly courses will  teach the children the disciplines of singing, dancing and acting whilst making it fun and enjoyable although hard work as well.  Students will need tobe able to learn lines and dancing which in turn will give them a new and invaluable confidence.  Some workshops may require a packed lunch and all need comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.  The courses are being held at Laude International school in San Pedro and St Christopher´s school in Gibraltar

For more information on the San Pedro workshop call 952 900 453 / 666 838 213 or visit www.stagecoachschools.com

For the Gibraltar workshop call 200 44885 or visit www.stagecoach.gi

Aloha College

Dates: 4th July – 29th July (Attendance can be 1,2,3 or 4 weeks) 9.30am – 2pm (Snack and juice provided)

The school are offering all sorts of activities to choose from, if you need to catch up or want to get ahead in your studies then there are academic classes ranging from Spanish to Science.  For the more energetic types then  there will be all sorts of sports  to enjoy and each week there will be some great outings organised from Ice skating to cultural visits.  The day will be split into 4 sessions and a different activity can be chosen for each session.  For the 3 – 5 year olds there will be musical games, singing, dance and story telling to name but a few.

For more information call  952 814 133 or visit www.aloha-college.com

Swans International School – Ages 4 – 10 years

Dates: 4th July – 29th July, 10am – 2.30pm

The school offers a varied programme including sports, swimming, cycling, art, crafts, cookery and board games interspersed with trips.

For more information call 952 773 248 or visit www.swansschoolinternational.es

Angela´s School – Ages 6 -16 years

Dates: Throughout the summer holidays

Angela´s school offers a wide range of skills to the children from preparation for International school, literacy support for children with English as a first or second language, recent relocation, holiday revision and other important “survival skills” that only other learners can impart.  Whilst the children are there to work hard they also have the opportunity to have rest and relaxation with other like-minded children.

For more information call 952 823 042 or visit www.angelas-school.com

The Ark Christian School

Dates: July, 10am – 2pm

The summer school is open to all.  Activities include crafts, art, Spanish and English classes plus so much more. The cost is €50 a week including snack.

The Multisports Club – Ages 4 – 14 years

Dates: 10am – 1pm

All sorts of activities from football, tennis to  basketball, handball and lots of other fun activities and games.  €65 a week

For more information call 656 618 712 or visit www.themultisportsclub.com

Finca Naundrup

Dates: 27th June – 29th July, 9am – 5pm

Lots of fun activities for all. The staff are Scandinavian but also speak English and Spanish

For more information call 664 052 627 or email peter@vengasport.dk

There is going to lots of fun activities going on for all the family, bouncy castles, face painting, games and great prizes as well as entertainers, live music and food and drink

There will also be a variety of stalls , jumble sale, secondhand goods and lots of children related products, if you want a stall then make a move now as there are not many left.

The fayre is on from 11am – 8pm

For more information on the days events or to donate items for the jumble or if you want  s stall yourself then call 687 417 035,  616 399 382 or 650 460 664 or email info@live-spain.org

With high ratios of staff:children, they aim to take perfect care of your children. Pop in or call for more information.

There is a new soft play centre opening in Gibraltar called Aping About, it is situated on Coral Road and sounds like it will be lots of fun.

It has everything you would expect from a soft play centre, a giant play structure so they can climb,  slide and generally run around and use up all that energy!  Whilst the kids are having a good time, you can sit down and have a cup of tea in the cafe, where you can find all sorts of refreshments and foods, from baguettes and salads to ice cream and cool drinks.

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If you do need to pop out to do your shopping whilst the kids are there, then there is a service available whereby you can leave your kids with them, as long as you book in advance, letting you get your jobs done whilst they have lots of fun!

The centre is available for birthdays and other events, if you require more information then call on 0035 56001142 or visit their website www.apingabout.com

We have listed a few that we have heard of but have not tried, please let us know if you have visited these or if there are any local to your area that you would recommend.

Benelmadena -  Thursday  11am – 1 pm for 0 – 3 year olds

Family Fellowship, Plaza Ibensa, Benelmadena. Tel: 616 529 335

Miraflores – Wednesdays at 3pm at the Miraflores Tennis club, call 637 179 469

Fuengirola – Tues & Thurs  11am – 1pm for mums and tots aged 0- 4

At the Ark Christian Fellowship, Las Rampas, call 606 305 663

Fuengirola – Wednesday 11am – 4pm, mums and tots aged 0 – 4

Soft play and meeting place, juice and snack for kids included in price of €5

Parque Cosmos, Coin Road

Coin – Mondays 9.30am -11.30am for age 4 months – 18 months

At the International Bar, El Rodeo, Coin, on facebook mama y ninos