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About NannyNick

I live in Surrey Heath and nanny for a family near Chertsey plus provide evening babysitting for families in my local area (about a 5 mile radius of Lightwater, GU18). I have been involved in childcare for over 20 years and these days specialise in caring for babies and toddlers - though I do also look after some school aged children.

Places To Visit: Winter Activities

Now that the amount of daylight is getting shorter you may be wondering how you will entertain your children over the winter months.  When the snow falls there is much fun to be had outdoors building igloos and snowmen but until … Continue reading

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Places To Go – School Summer Holidays

Now that it is the school summer holidays, I thought it would be useful to do a list of places that I typically visit with children.    Many of these places will probably already be known to you but I … Continue reading

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Places To Visit: Sunningdale Playground

Sunningdale is a couple of miles up the A30 from Bagshot so whilst not being Surrey Heath it is within a short drive. You may be wondering why you would want to go there, well Sunningdale Parish Council has a … Continue reading

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Places To Visit: The Look Out Discovery Centre Play Area Extension

Back in September I wrote about The Look Out Discovery Centre off Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell.   When I visited today I took this picture of the new play area which is due for completion shortly. The Look Out play … Continue reading

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FebEx 2011 – Alton Model Railway Group

Every February the Alton Model Railway Group holds an exhibition at Eggars School (Alton in Hampshire, easily accessed via the A31).   I have no idea how many years this exhibition has now been running but I have been visiting … Continue reading

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Bag Packing at Budgens, Lightwater – Annual Event

Given the snow this morning I decided to shop local and walked into the village. Lots of local people were doing the same thing as Duffy’s Budgens was very busy indeed. West End Scout Group choose a great day for … Continue reading

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Places To Visit: Rushmoor Playgym

Now that it is getting colder it can be harder to find activities for toddlers which enable them to release their boundless energy. Come rain, shine or snow, toddlers can enjoy an hour of running around, bouncing, jumping and general … Continue reading

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Places To Visit: King George V Playground, Farnborough

A short way from Farnborough College of Technology is King George V park (carpark is off Sycamore Road – Map) which has a great playground for children aged 2 to teen. There are several different climbing activities for older children, … Continue reading

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Places To Visit: The Look Out Discovery Centre

Swinley Forest  is part of Windsor Forest which is owned and managed by The Crown Estate.   It is mostly Scots Pine woodland, with lots of tracks ideal for walking or cycling. Near the A322/Nine Mile Ride road junction there … Continue reading

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Places to Visit: Sandhurst Memorial Park

Recently the playground at Sandhurst Memorial Park has had additional equipment installed which further enhances the great play facilities provided at the park. The play equipment for younger children is enclosed by a fence with two entrances.  This means it … Continue reading

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Places To Visit: Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway

Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway has been giving public train rides since 1990.  The railway is staffed by volunteers from the Frimley and Ascot Locomotive Club who bring their own locomotives – most are miniature steam locomotives. Steam railways have a … Continue reading

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Places To Visit: Silchester Roman Town

While not being in Surrey Heath, Silchester is somewhere that anyone with an interest in archaeology may like to visit, especially at this time of year.  During July and early August, Silchester becomes a dig site.   The Silchester Town Life … Continue reading

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