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It’s Friday!!!!!

It’s Fabulous!!!!

It’s time for our Fabulous Friday Feature 🤩

Now then, this awesome local business is a must. dancepunkz is the creative masterpiece of one of our favs. Sofi, the founder and dance extraordinaire, worked on the team here at Squidgers so many of you will know her already.

Her vast experience, high energy and passion for what she does is why Dancepunkz is so brilliant.
Whether you may want to dance the day away at a birthday party, house party, school Faye or festival then she is your gal!

High energy, tailor made dance routines that are fun and inclusive.

I’ve been and I’ve seen, totally brilliant!

Get booked up now for a party with a difference 🖤💚

Check out her socials to find out more!

It’s that time of the week again!!!!!!

🤩🤩🤩FABULOUS FRIDAY FEATURE 🤩🤩🤩

Today’s fabulous local independent business is the wonderful Retro Bay Cafe . I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Mike and his lovely family for many years as they are part of the Squidgers family, even better who are now life long friends.

Let me tell you all about Retro Bay Cafe, it’s very cool and if you haven’t been then you must!!!!

Who are we?

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆Eight times award winning😉

'Most Unique Gaming Cafe 2023'
'Best Retro Gaming Cafe (Tyne & Wear) 2024
'Cafe of the Year 2025'
'Best Retro Gaming Cafe North East 2025'
'Best Retro Gaming Cafe Tyne & Wear 2025'
'Best Retro Gaming Café & Family Entertainment Venue 2026 - North East England 2026'
148 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google reviews
100% recommended on Facebook

🕹️ over 30 consoles/ arcades
💷 one flat fee, play on all. Only pay for those playing
☕ some of the best coffee around
🍰 fab traybakes by Granny Retro Bay
🥪 toasties/breakfast sandwiches
⏳ 1 hour (or 2 hour) time slots
📅 book online
🎉 parties - check website for details
📍 52 Eastbourne Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 3LX

Morning all,

Remember it’s break week this week so there are no classes running.

Enjoy the sunshine, have fun and slap on that sun cream!

Have a happy Bank Holiday Monday folks😎

You all know our wonderful Sophia who welcomes you each week with such warmth. Sophia and I first met when she brought her daughter Olivia to our baby classes years ago. Over the years we became friends and in more recent years she has joined the Squidgers team. She is brilliant at what she does and flys the Squidgers flag with such passion.

Today Olivia ,Sophia’s little girl, took part in the children’s cancer run, a charity which is very close to their hearts and supported them when Olivia was poorly. She smashed it!

Take a little read of Sophia’s post below and if you could spare a few pennies then it would make Olivia’s day ❤️🐙

Olivia, you are one incredible little girl🥹

And she’s done it — through the finish line like lightning…she has completed her run for Children’s Cancer North 🧡

The very charity that helped carry us through the darkest and most heartbreaking time of our lives. A charity that stood beside us when we were scared, overwhelmed and facing the unimaginable, and one that will forever hold such a special place in our hearts.

Watching Olivia cross that finish line today filled us with emotions I can’t even begin to explain. After everything she has been through in her little life, to now see her so determined to give back and help other children and families facing cancer makes me prouder than words could ever say. She truly is the bravest, kindest little soul.

Thank you so much to every single person who sponsored her, donated, shared her page or supported her along the way. Your kindness means more to our family than you will ever know, and every penny raised will help support families going through the hardest battles of their lives.

“Today was emotional, special and a reminder of just how far our beautiful girl has come💖”

https://childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/olivia-hughes-smith-2404b?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e225_tv2_tp1_a1dennhb8stdmr

Good morning you fabulous lot!

It’s not only Friday folks, it’s Fabulous Friday and time to share another fabulous local independent business.

Today we are pleased to introduce (I know many of you know her already) the very lovely Bex from .hypnobirthing .northtyneside

Bex’s knowledge and expertise ranges from birth preparation to Baby Yoga & Mindful Mama. Not only is she a font of knowledge but her warm,caring and calm approach allows connections to be made and mums to feel supported at what can feel like such an incredibly vulnerable time. Her purpose built studio creates a haven where it’s as much about mum as it is about their little ones. Small, intimate classes that give space for connection and calm.

More recently, she has started running completely free ‘Nurtured walks’ for anyone who would like to join, whether they are pregnant, new parent or have older children. All are welcome to come along and take part.

https://www.nurturedbirthandbeyond.co.uk/courses/nurtured-walks

I highly recommend finding out more, Bex is such a kind, calm, lovely human that you can’t help but feel at ease.

Take a look her socials to find out more.

Have a happy Friday folks 🐙

💬"I've had a baby before. There's no point planning for birth, it never goes the way you think anyway." I hear this one a lot. From first time mums and second time mums alike. And I get it. I really do. But here's the question I always ask back. During your last labour...did anyone actually explain what was happening in your body at each stage? Not just "you're 4cm, you're 8cm, baby's nearly here" but what was really going on? What your body was doing and why? And what you could do in each moment to work with it rather than against it? For most women the answer is no. And that's not a criticism of anyone. It's just the reality of how birth is treated. We're told what's happening to us. We're not always told why, or what we can do about it. That's what hypnobirthing gives you. Not a plan. Not a guarantee. But a deep understanding of your own body and a toolkit for every stage of labour, so that whatever happens, you're not just waiting for it to be over. You're an active part of it. And your birth partner? They finally have something real to do. Something that actually helps. Not just hand holding, real, practical support at every stage. Whether it's your first baby or your fourth, you deserve to understand what your body is capable of. 💛 DM me or comment READY to find out more about 1:1 hypnobirthing. Bex x #northtyneside #hypnobirthing #mumtobe #pregnantnorthtyneside #northtynesidemum

What a fabulous Wednesday we have had in the pool 🐙❤️ Office fun this week in Squidgers HQ is badge week prep (as well as pool time fun) - let’s get laminating !!!

It’s badge week next week, our last week of this term.

We will text you if your little one has qualified for a swim award this term. Please don’t stress if they haven’t achieved an award this term, they are simply working hard towards their next award 👍🏼

Please make sure you have replied to our text if you wish to purchase one, payment will be required using usual ref for classes. All badges must be paid for by your lesson next week👍🏼

Our time hop from 5 years ago, we celebrated Squidgers birthday by supporting a very needed local charity Mothers to Mothers. Something I hope we can do again in the future now we are back for good 🐙❤️