28th August 2025 • The HERALD • Page 51 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v KIDS ZONE Services offered: Private Tuition Home-Schooling Alternative Provision Exam Entry Coaching and Mentoring Phone: 07751 083447 Email: office@stgeorgeseducation.com Website: www.stgeorgeseducation,com Shine Studios Opens Its Doors for a New Dance Term – 8th September from Shine Studios Shine Studios, one of the Waterside’s longest running dance schools, is delighted to announce the start of its exciting new term of dance classes on Monday 8th September. Located at the heart of the community at New Forest Academy, Shine Studios o ers fun dance training for students of all ages and abilities. With a warm, welcoming, and inspiring ethos, Shine Studios provides a wide range of classes including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Acro Dance – all taught by a team of experienced, passionate, and fully quali ed instructors. “We’re so excited to welcome both familiar faces and new dancers into the studio this year,” says co-owner Miss Katie. “The year ahead is full of creativity, performances, and amazing opportunities to grow and shine. We can’t wait to see each student thrive at the studio.” says co-owner Miss Emma. In addition to weekly classes, Shine Studios also offers opportunities to perform on a professional stage, competitions, a choreography competition and showcase and our summer workshop. e school celebrates creativity, con dence, and individuality in every child and rmly believes that dance is a powerful way to express yourself. Enrolment is now open for the autumn term, with free class trails lling up quickly. If you have a child who loves to move, sing, or perform – Shine Studios is the perfect place to nurture their passion and help them shine bright. For more information or to book a place, visit our website www.shinestudios. co.uk– your dance journey starts here. FREE KIDS CINEMA Hythe and Dibden Parish Council have a free showing of the Live Action Lilo and Stitch on Friday 29th August at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall. Limited tickets are available from Meeple Play Café in Pylewell Precinct in Hythe. Autumn Plans at Smarties! from Hythe 2000 Join us from Monday 15th September, from 9.30am to 11am, for the Autumn term at Smarties Carers and Toddler Group. We provide a joyful and engaging environment for children under school age! Each Monday, we gather at St. John’s Church Hall on New Road in Hythe for an exciting array of activities. For just £3 per child, you will enjoy a delicious snack for the little ones and refreshing beverages for the carers! Our sessions are packed with fun, featuring cra s, toys, singing, and games designed to spark creativity and nurture friendships among our children. In September, we will be being creative with potato prints, playdough, colouring, and icing biscuits! As it’s a new term, we have replaced some of our activity equipment, a fun pop-up tent and tunnels, and a balance beam to create adventure zones for the children. We are also seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us enhance this experience. If you are interested in lending a hand and being part of something special, please email: hythe2000@gmail. com Be a part of our vibrant community! New pop-up tent and tunnels Toddler Group at Cornerstone Cornerstone Toddler Group starts again on 10th September, 10am to 11.30am at Cornerstone Church, Hythe. Each session is £1.50 per family which includes drinks and biscuits. ey have a good variety of toys, books, playdoh, puzzles, simple cra and singing time. Children 0-5 years and their parents/ carers are all very welcome.
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