These are some of the nice things people have written to us: I am writing to say how much my daughter Ava (nearly 2) enjoys 'Music with Mummy'. She is now in her second term. The classes are easy to follow and we find ourselves singing the songs all the time at home. The teacher, Katrina Allwright, is brilliant. She is always so enthusiastic and great at getting the childrens' attention. It's really good that the classes are kept on a small scale. It makes for a warm and welcoming environment where Ava feels she can express herself and communicate with the other children. Having attended other music classes for young children in the Taunton area, I would thoroughly recommend 'Music With Mummy' to anyone who wants to enjoy singing and music with their baby or toddler. Tehmina and Ava Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset What can I say? If you have a chance go. I have 4 children and they have all been to Music with Mummy. I will be very sad next year when my youngest leaves. We sing the songs at home and they love the various themes. I enjoyed visiting the web site and hearing some of my favourites. I love the mix of old traditional and new songs. The scheme has a fantastic natural progression through the classes and I am constantly amazed what they can actually achieve. As well as gaining a love of music they learn loads of social skills, listening, sharing and waiting, all in a gentle safe environment. Ann Marie is a fabulous teacher, very patient, kind, funny and the kids love her. Her classes are always well organised and prepared with constantly updated instruments and exciting props. She obviously loves her job and this excitement comes through in her classes. Thank you for the music and the many happy memories. Maeve Hedge (Mummy to James, Gemma, Patrick and Daniel) Bristol I am a mother of four and a childminder and I cannot recommend Anne-Marie Collier’s music sessions highly enough for children pre-school age and younger. I suppose the proof of this is that three have my children have attended various music classes run by Anne-Marie since 2000. Rosie, my youngest, attends Music with Mummy classes and it would not be an understatement if I said it is the highlight of her week and a lot of her conversation is based around the songs and activities we do together in the session. I also take some of my childminded children to three-four time in the afternoon, once a week. Anne-Marie is extremely good with all the children and the sessions build their confidence, encourage sharing, teach the kids a wide variety of of topics while having lots of fun. The scheme of Jolly Babies, Music with Mummy and 3-4 time is fantastic and incredibly well-thought out but Anne-Marie brings it all to life and the children absolutely adore her! Renuka McWilliams Bristol Cameron and I would like to say a very big "thank you" to Deb for making his music classes so much fun. Cameron has thoroughly enjoyed the classes, from starting in "Music with Mummy" at 18 months old until now, nearly 5 and about to start school! The classes have been invaluable to Cameron's development and I'm sure he will continue to sing the many songs for a long time to come! love Cameron and Maria (Bristol) Dear Deb We just wanted to say a big "thank you" for all the wonderful Jolly Babies and Music with Mummy classes. I know Tom doesn't always look like he's enjoying it but believe me he does! He's always singing the songs at home and remembers the words better than I do. And, he's always very excited when i tell him we've got music. We've really got a lot out of the classes and will miss you when we go. Let me know if you hear any news about classes in Truro, and do get in touch if you will be in the area. Lots of love and thanks Tom(aged 2 and a bit) and Sarah Just to say how much my daughter & i are really enjoying our music classes. Amy (1 1/2) has gained so much from the classes and our teacher Jackie Hearn is so warming & fantastic with the children. Just wanted to say how excited I am to hear your Northumberland rep,Angela Harnett,has decided to start running a three to four class.I took my daughter to music with mummy when she was 16 months old and we continued until she was 4 last year.My son attended Jolly babies and then mus ic with mummy and I can't say how fantastic both these courses were. I was gutted when the classes stopped and am so pleased to be able to start this new course at the weekend. I cannot recommend your services highly enough! I just want to say what a wonderful teacher Belinda from Newtown, Powys is. Being new to the area Belinda has made Martha (who's two) and myself feel so welcome. Martha loves the class that Belinda runs. It's small and very personal, which gives Martha so much attention she's really got rhythm now! Martha has been allowed to have a good start in life. Please pass on my thanks to Belinda. Alison Connah I have been going along to Jolly Babies since January when my boy, Henry was 3 months old. He loved it right from the start and it gets better and better. Julie is really good at understanding all the children in the group with all their differences. Henry totally adores her and loves all the songs we have learnt there. Helen & Henry Nicholas I would like to make a testimonial to give thanks and praise to Julie Stanfield from Norton Fitzwarren. If you want to take your baby or toddler on a magical musical journey then MUSIC WITH MUMMY is for you! It is great fun, a learning experience and it offers a warm, social setting. It is the best value for money activity I do with my children. Memories of MUSIC WITH MUMMY will stay with us all for a very long time. And I know I have given my children the best introduction to music they could ever have! THANK YOU JULIE AND MUSIC WITH MUMMY X Mary Gallagher We love Music with Mummy! Jack and I started going to Jolly Babies when Jack was 11 weeks old, and we have now "graduated" to Music with Mummy. I am fully convinced that these weekly sessions have made an enormous contribution towards Jack's language development - at 19 months he speaks brilliantly, quotes passages from his favourite story books, and of course, sings songs and nursery rhymes. He loves music and dancing, and I'm sure his attention span has been greatly improved by regular attendance to these wonderful classes. Our teacher, Nicky, is brilliant, and when No 2 is born in about seven weeks time, I will have no hesitation in signing up for Jolly Babies once again! Sally and Jack