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NORTH AND WEST OXFORDSHIRE | SUMMER 2019

ESTABLISHED Welcome to the Summer Issue of the North and West Oxfordshire Family Grapevine!

I hope you are all looking forward to the summer holidays as much as my family is!

This issue is packed with useful information and some great events in the Summer Holidays and beyond. No matter if your child is a preschooler or a teenager, we are bound to have some intersting events listed for them!

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Look forward to seeing you all again in Autumn

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In This Issue Activities for School Age..........12-13 Help & Support.................................3

Antenatal & Babies.............................4

Childcare................................................. 4

Party Page ...........................................13

Preschools & Playgroups.................9

Day Care Nurseries ............................8 Preschoolers Activities..................... 8 Events ........................................... 14- 15 Primary, Secondary Schools........10 Family Photography..........................5 Toddlers Timetable ........................ 5-6 Publication Dates 1st week in March, July and November each year Distributed via a wide range of child-friendly sites such as schools, nurseries, libraries, leisure centres, shops and theatres. If you would like to have copies of the magazine to share with the parents at your nursery, school or visiting your business please contact me at charlie@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk Disclaimer: The Family Grapevine North and West Oxfordshire is independently owned and part of The Family Grapevine Group operated by Grapevine Magazines Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any form of advertising. I accept no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisement or other entry, regardless of how caused.

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Help & Support Bereaved Parents and Family Members

The Trussell Trust, Bicester Foodbank, for families unable to buy food, tel 01869 357181

Ashwood Therapy, a private online counselling service for bereaved parents

The Trussell Trust, Witney Foodbank, for families unable to buy food, tel 01993 890000

Bicester Community Counselling, bereavement support, tel 01869 277770

Together for Families, helpline for families of terminally ill children, tel 0808 8088 100

Child Bereavement UK, confidential support, information and guidance to families, tel 0800 02 888 40

Witney Children and Family Centre, tel 01865 328730

Cruse Bereavement Care, helpline for adults and children, tel 0808 808 1677

Young Minds, parents helpline, improving wellbeing & mental health of young ppl, tel 0808 802 5544

Llewella Chowles, individual & family therapy for traumatic events & bereavement, tel 07754 209956

Workshops, Witney, tel 01993 357340

Oxfordshire SANDS, stillbirth & neonatal death charity, grp meetings in Bicester, tel 07513 295504

Counselling Services Balance of the mind, couples therapy, Bicester, tel 07555 429563

SeeSaw, grief support for children up to 18yrs when a parent or sibling has died, tel 01865 744768

Banbury Relate, relationship and family counselling, sex therapy, tel 01295 258141

Friends, support for bereaved parents, helpline, tel 0345 123 2304

Bicester Community Counselling, individual and couples counselling, tel 01869 277770

Child and Family Support and Advice

Bicester Relate, relationship counselling, sex therapy, Thu 2-6pm for enquiries, tel 01865 242960

Autism Family Support Oxfordshire, advice & info for families living with autism, tel 01844 338696

BYHP - Banbury Young Homelessness Project, counselling services for young people, tel 01295 259442

Banbury Children and Family Centre, tel 01865 328440

Llewella Chowles, couple therapy, Bicester, tel 07754 209956

Bicester Children and Family Centre, tel 01865 328470

Witney Relate, relationship counselling, sex therapy, tel 01865 242960

Bliss, support & information for families whose baby is in neonatal care, tel 0808 801 0322

Domestic Abuse, Support and Advice

Calmer Kids, helping children discover their inner calm, Chipping Norton, tel 07792 289762

Clean Slate, confidential listening & support service for victims of abuse, tel 01869 232461

Citizens Advice Oxon, free, independent, confidential, impartial advice to all, tel 03444 111 444 ERIC helpline for parents of children & young people with bowel or bladder issue, tel 0845 370 8008 Family Lives, providing help & support in all aspects of family life, 24/7, tel 0808 800 2222 Home-Start Banbury & Chipping Norton, support for families with under 5’s, tel 01295 266358 Llewella Chowles, family therapy for all family problems, Bicester, tel 07754 209956 Meningitis Now, free helpline, tel 0808 80 10 388

Llewella Chowles, individual therapy for abusive relationships, Bicester, tel 07754 209956 Men’s Advice Line, advice&support for men experiencing domestic violence & abuse, tel 0808 801 0327 National Centre for Domestic Violence, tel 0800 970 2070 National Domestic Violence 24-hour helpline, confidential, tel 0808 2000 247 National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline, tel 0800 999 5428 Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse helpline, advice & support, tel 0800 731 0055

First Aid for Children

OASIS, support for parents/carers of children/young adults with ASD, GDD or SPD

Daisy First Aid, paediatric FA courses for childcare professionals, OX16 & OX17, tel 07725 463127

Rethink Family Therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, Banbury, tel 07572 611971

Daisy First Aid, paediatric first aid courses for childcare professionals, OX18, tel 07546 903331

Samaritans Banbury & District Branch, covering Banbury, Bicester, C. Norton, tel 01295 27 0000

Early Years First Aid, tailor made first aid packages to parents, tel 07827441011

Samaritans, whatever you’re going through, call free any time, from any phone on, tel 116 123 SPACE, Witney Hub, support group for families of children with special needs, tel 07833 386014 The Trussell Trust, Banbury Foodbank, tel 01295 661304

Mini First Aid, paediatric first aid training for parents and carers, Banbury, tel 07817 030744 Mini First Aid, paediatric first aid training for parents and carers, Witney, tel 07966 274080 St John Ambulance, emergency paediatric first aid courses for parents and carers, tel 0844 770 4800

Mediation Services 4x4 Family Mediation, Bloxham, tel 01295 722815 BYHP-Banbury Young Homelessness Project, family mediation services for 1325yrs, tel 01295 259442 Cotswold Mediation, family mediation services, tel 07711 527968 Oxfordshire Family Mediation, supporting children & adults through separations, tel 0844 8476658

Mental Health for Children and Young People CAMHS - Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Central Oxon branch, tel 01865 902720 CAMHS - Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services, North Oxfordshire branch, tel 01865 904105 Young Minds, parents helpline, improving wellbeing & mental health of young ppl, tel 0808 802 5544

Parenting Courses and Support Bicester Community Counselling, parenting support, tel 01869 277770 Birth Baby Balance, Calm Parenting Courses and Workshops, Wychwoods, tel 07909 545484 Henley Birthcare, midwife-run confident parenting workshops, Oxon & Berks, tel 07940 166673 Llewella Chowles, individual therapy for parenting worries, Bicester, tel 07754 209956 Rethink Family Therapy, parenting issues with all age groups, Banbury, tel 07572 611971 Retreat for Mothers, calm parenting workshops and courses, Wychwoods, tel 07825 727126 Sleep Fairy and Parent Rescue, helping resolve behaviour issues, up to 11yrs, tel 07977 462252 The Sunshine Centre, parenting courses, Banbury, tel 01295 276769

Young People’s Advice and Support

Rethink Family Therapy, child&adolescent behaviour, behavioural issues in school, tel 07572 611971 SeeSaw, grief support for children up to 18yrs when a parent or sibling has died, tel 01865 744768

Antenatal Exercise and Relaxation Active Family Chiropractic, pre, peri and post-natal care, Deddington, tel 01869 722053 Amy Davis Yoga, pregnancy yoga classes in Banbury, tel 07765 240496 Ante Natal Bumps, Balls&Breathing, Carterton Town Hall, Fri 9-10.30am, tel 07909 545484 Back In Line Therapy Centre, McTimoney Chiropractic during pregnancy, Bicester, tel 07851 482620 Banbury Chiropractic Clinic, pregnancy chiropractic, tel 01295 253434 Bicester Chiropractic, pregnancy chiropractic, tel 07768 013689 Body and Soul, pregnancy massage, Bicester, tel 07891 319133 Buddha Bellies, Active Birth and Yoga for Pregnancy, Woodstock, tel 07533 889236 Bump & Beyond Oxford, 1:1 & group exercise classes for pregnant women,Kidlington, tel 01869 351669 Bump and Beyond Oxford, pregnancy massage, tel 01869 351669 Bumps, Balls & Breathing Classes, Carterton Town Hall, Fridays 9.3010.30am, tel 07909 545484 Bumps, Balls&Breathing Classes, Cotswold Birth Centre, Fri 3.30-4.30pm, C.Norton, tel 07909 545484 Carterton, Aquanatal sessions, RAF Brize Norton Pool, advance booking required, tel 01993 845128 Charlbury Chiropractic Clinic, McTimoney Chiropractic during pregnancy, tel 07968 381335 Claire Winter, maternity reflexology, Ramsden, tel 01993 868019 Cox and Robinson Pharmacy, McTimoney Chiropractic during pregnancy, Banbury, tel 07851 482620

Alateen, support for 12-17yrs affected by someone’s drinking, tel 020 7593 2070

Deddington Chiropractic Clinic, McTimoney Chiropractic during pregnancy, tel 07968 381335

Banbury Relate, children and young people counselling, tel 01295 258141

Elaine Taylor, pregnancy massage, W.Oxon, tel 07891 240734

BYHP - Banbury Young Homelessness Project, foodbank for homeless young people, tel 01295 259442

Elizabeth Hearle, McTimoney Chiropractic during pregnancy, Bloxham, tel 01295 721735

BYHP - Banbury Young Homelessness Project, helping homeless young people 13+, tel 01295 259442

Felicity Wood, pregnancy yoga, from 14 weeks onwards, Bicester, tel 07980 304590

Child Bereavement UK, bereavement support for children and young people, tel 0800 02 888 40 Childline, a free, private and confidential service for anyone under 19, tel 0800 1111 Ed Psych Plus, Independent Educational Psychology services for children&schools, tel 07745 469208 ERIC helpline for children or young people with bowel or bladder issue, tel 0845 370 8008

FitActive, personal training during pregnancy and post-natal, tel 07902 489417 Gitte Pedersen, osteopathy in pregnancy and after birth, tel 07990 758730 Jess Buck, acupuncture for fertility and pregnancy in Witney, tel 07792 394801 Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, Pre Natal Classes, tel 07833 220150 Lisa Valentine Yoga, pre and post natal yoga, Middleton Cheney, tel 07957 215495

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Antenatal : Babies : Childcare MamaBabyBliss, Pregnancy Bliss yoga stretch & relaxation sessions, Carterton, tel 07919 808900

Middleton Cheney Library, Baby Weight Clinic, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 2-3pm, tel 0300 1261000

Baby Sensory, learning, play, tummy time, movement & music, birth-13m, Carterton, tel 07907 228019

time, tel 01865 376368

Orca Massage Therapy, pregnancy massage, home-visits across Oxon, salon appt OX5, tel 07531 195471

The ACE Centre, drop in clinic, Wed 1-2pm, baby weighing, breasfeeding support, tel 01865 903937

Tots Play, unique, multi-activity play classes, 0-2 ½ yrs, Bicester & Kidlington, tel 07818 552008

Oxford Well Woman, baby positioning techniques, pregnancy & postnatal massage, tel 07970 083095

The Sunshine Centre, Health Visitor Baby Clinic, Thu 10am - 11am, Banbury, tel 01295 276769

Baby with Carer Swim Sessions

Spiceball Leisure Centre Creche,MonFri 9.15am-2.15pm, Sat 8.45-11.15am, Banbury, tel 01295 257522

Performance Health, pregnancy chiropractic, Bicester, tel 01869 241204

Well Baby Clinic, Courtyard, self-weigh/ general advice, Tue&Thu 9.30-11am, OX26, tel 01865 328470

Aquababes, 8-week swimming courses in Bicester, tel 07949 729384

Physically Fit, personal training during pregnancy and after birth, tel 07966 297430

Breastfeeding, Weaning Help and Support

Physically Fit, pre natal pilates classes in Cassington, tel 07966 297430 Orca Massage Therapy, postnatal massage, home-visits across Oxon, salon appt OX5, tel 07531 195471 Oxford Well Woman, postnatal massage, Maya Abdominal massage techniques, tel 07970 083095 Physically Fit, personal training during pregnancy and after birth, tel 07966 297430 Physically Fit, post natal pilates classes in Cassington, tel 07966 297430 Physio for Women, postnatal exercise classes in Woodstock, tel 07815 170682 Rebourne Fitness, Bring Baby Bootcamp, fitness class with your baby, Ambrosden, tel 07759 894294 Revival Therapies, post natal massage, Carterton, tel 07796 051506 Sophie Carter Personal Trainer, 1:1 & group pre & postnatal exercise, Woodstock, tel 07717 536441

Cotswold Birth Centre, breastfeeding clinic, Friday 9.30am-2pm, C. Norton, tel 01608 697930 First Steps Consultancy, breastfeeding support, tel 07969 451366 Horton General Hospital, Midwifery-led Unit, Breastfeeding Clinic, Tue9.30am2pm, tel 01295 229459

Baby & Child Sleep, baby and child sleep consultancy, tel 07526 683549 Blissful Bambino, bespoke sleep consultancy, across Oxfordshire, tel 07812 179969

Contented Childcare agency, babysitting services, tel 07890 334460

Baby Massage

First Steps Consultancy, baby massage classes, Witney, tel 07969 451366

The Dream Nanny, sleep training and support, tel 07595 322880

Mum Loves Baby, group and 1-1 baby massage courses and sessions, Witney, tel 07966 004146

Baby Clinics

Tickles for Pickles - Baby Massage Club, weekly baby massage classes, Banbury, tel 07803 159580

Baby Clinic, Health Visiting Team, Carterton Town Hall, Mon 9.30-11am, drop in, tel 07973 943903 Baby Clinic, Yarnton Medical Practice, baby weighing, 1st Thu of month, 2-3pm, tel 01865 379345 Community baby clinic, St Johns Church, Fri 1-2pm, HV&baby weighing, OX5, tel 01865 375611

Water Babies Banbury, baby swimming classes in Banbury, tel 01295 709221

La Leche League Oxfordshire, breastfeeding support, local leader for N.Oxon, tel 01295 722917

Birth Baby Balance six week baby massage courses, Wychwoods & Witney, tel 07909 545484

Sleep Fairy & Parent Rescue,helping resolve sleeping issues in babies & toddlers, tel 07977 462252

Born to Blossom, natural lifestyle baby, child & family photography, OX26

AUS Childminding, full and part time childcare in Shilton Park, Carterton, tel 07900 472500

Baby Massage Oxford, baby massage courses, Witney, tel 07736 435771

First Steps Consultancy, sleep support, tel 07969 451366

Puddle Ducks, baby swimming classes in M. Lovell, N. Leigh, Standlake, Witney, tel 01666 577377

La Leche League Oxfordshire, breastfeeding support meetings, N. Leigh, tel 01993 358487

Baby Love Heart, baby massage classes from 8 weeks to pre crawl, Milcombe, tel 07595 164933

Danielle Petre, sleep guidance for babies over 6months, Oxon, tel 07809 202998

Alexandra Tandy Photography, baby, children & family photography, tel 07740 983602

Childminders and Babysitting

The ACE Centre, drop in clinic, Wed 1-2pm, breastfeeding support, C. Norton, tel 01865 903937

Baby Multisensory Activities Baby Sensory, learning, play, tummy time, movement & music, birth-13m, Banbury, tel 07714 205380

Family Photography

Kick n Splash, swimming classes from 6mths, Bloxham, from September, tel 07827 916233

La Leche League Oxfordshire, breastfeeding support meetings, Bloxham & K. Sutton, tel 01295 722917

National Breastfeeding Helpline, tel 0300 100 0212

Baby and Toddler Sleep Problems

Windrush Leisure Centre, weekdays various hours, birth-5 yrs, term time, Witney, tel 01993 202020 Aimee Durrance Photography, maternity, birth, newborn, family photography, OX26, tel (515) 519 0850

Kidlington Breastfeeding Group, St John’s Church, Fridays 1-2pm

La Leche League Oxfordshire, free antenatal breastfeeding sessions for couples, tel 01295 722917

Zumba 4BUMP, a special version of zumba for pregnant women and new mums, Witney, tel 07739 515301

Sticky Fingers Nursery & Creche, hourly crèche sessions, Mon-Sat, Bicester, tel 01869 241204 ext 518

Cotswold Swimming School, baby swimming classes in C. Norton, tel 07947 770294

Water Babies Oxford, baby swimming classes in Bicester, Carterton & Witney, tel 01869 325499

La Leche League Oxfordshire, breastfeeding support, local leader for W.Oxon, tel 01993 358487

Sweaty Mama, effective, fun workout classes with your child, Bicester & Heyford, tel 07521 015179

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Birth Baby Balance, Confident Weaning Class, suit. when baby 4-6mths, Wychwoods, tel 07909 545484

Aquatots Swimming, baby swimming classes in Chipping Norton, tel 01684 296296

Little Gems Childcare, Vida Health & Fitness, Kidlington, tel 07910 375854

Flexicare, free babysitting for fam. with disabled child, within 10m of Oxford, tel 01865 321881 Jenni Denton, Ofsted registered childminder in C.Norton, tel 01608 238962 Kate Peate ofsted registered Childminding and babysitting in Carterton, tel 07961 093399 Tinies Oxfordshire, babysitting services across Oxon, tel 01295 256156 Lemonjelly Childcare, helping parents find a nanny & babysitter, across Oxon, tel 07847 922483 Little Gems Childcare and Babysitting Club, 6mths-11yrs, Kidlington, tel 07910 375854 Respite sitter service for children 1-14yrs with additional needs, Bicester, tel 07710 527564 Safehands Childminding Services, full and part time care for 0-5yrs, Bicester, tel 01869 245745 Standlake Childminding Services, childcare for 0-8yrs, tel 01865 301652 Thea Powell-Jones, childminder based in Shilton Park in Carterton, tel 07900 538046 Tiny Tot’s Childcare, Ofsted registered childminder for 0-5yrs in Bicester, tel 01869 570464

Creches Bicester Leisure Centre, creche Mon-Fri 9am-2pm, term time, tel 01869 253914 Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, weekdays 9.15-13.30, birth-5yrs, term

Chris Normandale Photography, family photography, OX16, tel 07973 766727 Claudia Patatas Photography, pregnancy and family photography, OX16, tel 07593 963002 Cotswold Fine Photos, maternity, newborn, birthday & family photography, OX7, tel 07479 371205 Darren Bedding Photography, newborn and family photography, OX16, tel 07867 801693 E. Collins Photography, family portraits, cake smash or messy paint shoots, OX16, tel 07738 400475 Frankee Victoria Photography, newborn and family photographer, OX26 Hannah Clarke Photography, newborn and family photograpy, OX28, tel 07743 515092 Jodie Cooling Photography, family portraiture, OX17, tel 07894 305261 Holly Spengler Photography, newborn, children, family photography, OX16, tel 07525 338033 Juniper Green Photography, baby, children & family photography, Oxon, tel 07964 593638 Justin Wyllie Photography, children and family photography, Oxon, tel 07981 077857 Kate Bishop Photography, natural light children’s photographer, tel 07801 515975 KJA Photography, pregnancy, baby, family photography, cake smash shoots, OX16, tel 07757 662774 Laura Hutson Photography, newborn photography, tel 07817 828402 Lings Photography, maternity, newborn and family photography, Oxon, tel 07857 931270 Monika Kania Photography, pregnancy, family, portrait photography, OX26, tel 07706 963587 Nikki Brande Photography, children and nursery photography, OX16, tel 07587 058563 Occasions Photographers, family portraits, photo parties, OX16, tel 07771 926441 PureFocus Photography, family, maternity & children photography, OX7, tel 07985 765118

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Toddler Timetable Sam Bennett Photography, children and newborn photography, OX16, tel 07450 273865

TUE, Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, Tots Bounce, 1-2.30pm, 0-5yrs, tel 01865 376368

WED, Bumps & Babes, coffee & support group, ACE Children’s Centre, 10am12pm, tel drop in

THU, Little Artists, The Mill Arts Centre, 10.30-11.30am, 0-5yrs, booking rqd, tel 01295 279002

Willow & Pea Photography, newborn, birthday and family photography, OX25, tel 01869 233647

TUE, Little Acorns, St. John’s Church, 0-5 yrs, 10-11.30, tel 01865 375611

WED, NCT Bumps & Babies, ACE Children’s Centre, 10am-12pm, tel 01608 644440

THU, Stay & Play Drop In, Britannia Rd Children’s Centre,9.30-11.30am, term time, tel 01295 266358

WED, Songtime, Wychwood Baptish Church Hall, 9.30-11am, 9mths-4yrs, term time

TUE, Sensory Baby, The Sunshine Centre, under 1s, 1.30-2.45pm, 1, tel 01295 276769

WED, St Mary’s Minis, St Mary’s C.Norton, 10-11.30am, 0-5yrs, term time, tel 01608 646202

WED, Aqua Tots, Woodgreen Leisure Centre, 9.30-11am, under 5s, summer only, tel 01295 262742

TUE, Rhymetime, Kidlington Library, 2.

Tue of month, 2.15-2.45, 0-5yrs, drop in, tel 01865 373067

Keepsakes Capturing Hearts Castings, bespoke 3D everlasting body castings, across Oxon, tel 07747 778970

WED, Begbroke Toddler Group, Village Hall, 9am-11.30am WED, Boogie Movers, Stratfield Brake Sports Ground, 10-11.30am, under 5s, tel 07969 119203

Daisyroots Ceramics, baby handprints on pottery or in clay, Witney, tel 01993 771617

WED, Bouncing Babies, St. Mary’s Refectory, 0-12mths, 10-11.30am

Handcasts for babies/toddlers/children & adults, tel 07801 229291

WED, Little Sheep, St Bartholomew’s Church, Yarnton, 10.30am, for mums & babies, tel 01865 849352

Scranlandore Design, personalised & bespoke designs & baby’s first years videos, tel 07876 347898 Smallprint, fine silver keepsakes with your child’s prints, Oxon, tel 07984 155518 The Bees Knees Pottery, hand and footprints, North Oxon, tel 07786 165171 The Pottery Place, baby print gifts and keepsakes, Witney, tel 01993 704234

Nearly New Sales Bicester NCT Nearly New Sales, in autumn & spring, tel 0300 330 0700

Witney NCT Nearly New Sales, in autumn & spring

Baby and Toddler OX7

THU, Bodicote stay ‘n play, Church House, 0-4 yrs, 9.45-11.30, 1.5, term time, tel 07403 658645

MON, Charlbury Baby and Toddler Group, Memorial Hall, 9.30-11.30am, term time MON, Little Footsteps, Glyme Hall, 9.3011.30am, 0-4yrs, tel 01608 238037 MON, Rhymetime, Chipping Norton Library, 10.30 - 11.00, 0-5yrs, free, drop in, tel 01608 643559

Toddler Timetable

Baby and Toddler OX5

THU, Busy Bees, Alice Marshall Hall, Middle Barton, 9.30-11am, 0-5yrs, term time, tel drop in

FRI, Boogie Movers, Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, 1-2.30pm, under 5s, tel 07969 119203

THU, Font Café, St Mary’s Church Charlbury, 10am-12pm, café with play area

FRI, Kirtlington Babies and Toddlers Group, Village Hall, 9-11am, term time, tel 07751 023793

THU, Soft Play @ ACE, ACE Centre Main Hall, 10-11.30am, 0-5yrs, term time, tel 01608 644440

FRI, Magpies Toddler Group, Edward Field Primary School, 9.30-11am, term time, tel 07497 440404

TUE, Bumps, Babes&Crawlers,Parish Hall, 1.Tue of mth 10.15-12.15, bump to 18mths, tel 01608 677192

MON, Boogie Babies, music&sensory, Stratfield Brake S.G., 9.30-10.30am, 0-18mths, tel 07969 119203 MON, Little Bunnies, St. John’s Church, 0-5 yrs, 1-2.30pm, tel 01865 375611 MON, Little Monkey’s Gym, The Pavillion, 9.30-10.15am, walking-4yrs, term time, tel 07855 324417

THU, St Mary’s Mothers & Toddlers, St. Mary’s Refectory, 9.30-11am, tel 01865 375611

THU, Banbury Play Bus, Windmill Centre, 10.30am-12pm, 0-5yrs, drop in, tel 07557 354763

FRI, Wychwood Toddlers, Milton under Wychwood Village Hall, 9-11am, term time, tel 07905 632623

The Sunshine Centre, Mini Market, Mon & Wed, 1 a bag, term time, Banbury, tel 01295 276769

THU, Bletchingdon Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, 9-11am, 0-4yrs, term time, tel 01869 351542

WED, Ride on Time, Yarnton Village Hall, 10-11.30, 12mths-5yrs, booking rqd, tel 07786 159552

FRI, Mini Movers, St Mary’s School Hall, 8.35-10.15am, under 5s, term time, tel 07769 849326

New To You Sale @ Sibford Tots, first Thu of every month during baby group, tel 01295 788537

MON, Magpies Toddler Group, Edward Feild Primary School, 9-11.30am, term time, tel 07497 440404

MON, Funky Pants Music & Dance, Wroxton Village Hall, 10-11am, 0-4yrs, tel 07799 003325

FRI, Little Dancers, Chipping Norton Theatre, 9.45-10.15am, 2-4yrs, term time, tel 01608 642350

Mum2mum market, nearly new baby & children‘s markets, Witney, tel 07975 904902

FRI, Deddington Baby & Toddler Group, Windmill Community Centre, 10am12pm, tel drop in

WED, Now I am Two, St. John’s Ch, 1-2.30pm, grp for 2yrs, term time, booking rqd, tel 01865 375611

FRI, Funky Pants Music&Dance, M.Barton Sports&Social Club, 10.30-1130. am, 0-4yrs, tel 07799 003325

Banbury NCT Nearly New Sales, in autumn & spring

Baby and Toddler OX15

TUE, first Tue every mth, Enstone Baby & Toddler Group, Parish Hall, 10.15-12.15, tel drop in TUE, Great Rollright Baby and Toddler Group, Village Hall, 10-11.30am TUE, Kingham Toddlers, Kingham Village Hall, 10-11.30am, under 5s, term time, tel 07900 006862 TUE, Noah’s Ark Toddler Group, C. Norton Baptish Church, 10-11.30am, 0-5yrs, tel 01608 642743 TUE, Sensory Stay and Play, The ACE Centre, 1-3pm, 0-18mths, tel 01608 644440

THU, Sibford Tots & Babes, Sibford Village Hall, 9.30-11.30am, term time, tel 01295 788537 TUE, Twinkle Stars Sing & Play, Bodicote Church House, 10-11.15am, 0-5yrs, tel 07966 627256 WED, Bodicote Mums and Tots, Village Hall, 10-11.30am, 0-4yrs, term time WED, Funky Pants Music & Dance, Brailes Village Hall, 10.30-11.30am, 0-4yrs, tel 07799 003325 WED, Little Monkey’s Gym, Windmill CC, 9.30-10.15am, walking-4yrs, term time, tel 07855 324417 WED, Sibford Tots & Babes, Sibford Village Hall, 9.30-11.30am, term time, tel 01295 788537

Baby and Toddler OX16 FRI, Aqua Tots, Woodgreen Leisure Centre, 9.30-11am, under 5s, summer only, tel 01295 262742 FRI, Curious Crawlers, The Studio, 10-11am, sitters to early walkers, tel 07803 159580 FRI, Stay, Play and Learn Together, East Street Centre, pre-school age, 9-11.30, tel 01295 266763 FRI, Toddle Time, St Paul’s Church, 10 11.30, 0-5yrs, term time FRI, Twinkle Stars Sing & Play, Ruscote Community Hall, 10-11.15am, 0-5yrs, tel 07966 627256 MON, Aqua Tots, Woodgreen Leisure Centre, 9.30-11am, under 5s, summer only, tel 01295 262742 MON, Mums Meet Mondays, Rugrats and Half Pints, 9.30-11.30, 0-pre-walkers, tel 01295 250060 THU, Come & Play, The Sunshine Centre, under 5s 9.30-11.00 all year round 1, tel 01295 276769 THU, Curious Crawlers, The Studio, 1.30-2.30pm, sitters to early walkers, tel 07803 159580

WED, Baby Group, East Street Centre, for babies up to crawling stage, 9.30-11.30, tel 01295 266763 WED, Family Time, The People’s Church, 10-11.30am, 0-4yrs, tel 01295 268351 WED, St Francis tots, St Francis Church, 10-11.30am, term time, tel drop in WED, Wiggly Jigglies, East Street Centre, pre-school age, 10.00-11.00, tel 01295 266763

Baby and Toddler OX17 FRI, Forest Tots Woodland Playgroup, Newbottle Wood, call for dates and info, tel 07432 611008 FRI, Play School Stay&Play, Middleton Cheney Village Hall, 10-11.30am, 0-5 yrs, tel 07811 594662 FRI, Tumbling Tigers, Wade Gymnastics Club, under 5s, 11.15am-12.45pm, term time, tel 01295 710107 MON, Adderbury Baby & Toddler Grp, Lucy Plackett Activity Ctr, 10am-12pm, MON, Funky Pants Music & Dance, Mollingon Village Hall, 10-11am, 0-4yrs, tel 07799 003325 MON, Tumbling Tigers, Wade Gymnastics Club, under 5s, 11.15am-12.45pm, term time, tel 01295 710107 THU, Tumbling Tigers, Wade Gymnastics Club, under 5s, 11.15am-12.45pm, term time, tel 01295 710107 TUE, Kings Sutton Babes & Tots, Millennium Memorial Hall, 10:0011:30am, 0-4yrs, tel 07825 999105 TUE, Play and Learn for Under 1’s, Middleton Cheney Library, 2-3pm, drop in, tel 0300 1261000 TUE, Tumbling Tigers, Wade Gymnastics Club, under 5s, 11.15am-12.45pm, term time, tel 01295 710107 WED, Adderbury Baby & Toddler Grp, Lucy Plackett Activity Ctr, 10am-12pm, 0-5yrs WED, Rhymetime, Middleton Cheney Library, 10.15-10.45, under 5s, booking rqd, tel 0300 126 1000 WED, Tumbling Tigers, Wade Gymnastics Club, under 5s, 11.15am-12.45pm, term time, tel 01295 710107

Baby and Toddler OX18 FRI, Aston & Cote Baby & Toddler Group, Fellowship Centre, 10am-12pm, term time, tel 01993 852488 FRI, Drop-in Toddler Group at St John‘s Church, 9-10.30am, term-time, tel 01993 846996 FRI, friendly Bumps to Tots Group, Millenium Building, 10-11.30am, tel just turn up

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Toddler Timetable FRI, Toddler Session, Darcy Bear, 1011.45am, tel 01993 847374 MON, Bradwell Babes, Bradwell Village Hall, 9.30-11.30, 0-5yrs, term time, tel just turn up MON, Drop-In, The Allandale, 12.452.15pm, parent & toddler session, tel 07973 943903

TUE, Play and Learn, Courtyard, 9.3011am, 0-18mths, tel 01869 602555

WED, Banbury Play Bus, Heyford Park, Gordon Rd, 1.15-2.45pm, 0-5yrs, drop in, tel 07557 354763

THU, Bampton Baby&Toddler Group, Willow Tree Children’s Ctr, 9.15-11.15am,0-4yrs, tel drop in

WED, Heyford Park Playgroup, Heyford Park Chapel, 10-11.30am, 0-4yrs, term time, tel drop in

THU, friendly Bumps to Tots Group, Millenium Building, 1-2.30pm, tel just turn up

Baby and Toddler OX26

THU, Pufflings, Carterton Community Centre, 10-11.30am, 0-5yrs, term time, tel 01993 846510 THU, Rhymetime, Carterton Library, 10.30 - 11.00, 0-5yrs, free, drop in, tel 01993 841492 TUE, Carterton Rainbow Toddler Group, Methodist Church, 0-5yrs, 9.30-11am, tel 07501 466518 TUE, Little Crawlers, The Allandale,12pm,sitting up to crawling, tel 07973 943903

TUE, Rock-a-Tots, St John the Baptist Burford, 9.45-11.15am, 0-3yrs, term time, tel 01993 822275 WED, Baby Drop In, The Allandale, 10am-12pm, suitable from birth up to 12mths, tel 07973 943903 WED, Baby Movers, The Allandale, 1111.45pm, from birth, tel 07973 943903 WED, The Crocodile Club, music grp for under 5s, Methodist Ch.,10-11am,term time, tel 01993 200289 WED, Toddler Session, Darcy Bear, 1011.45am, tel 01993 847374

Baby and Toddler OX20 MON, Stay Play and Learn, Woodstock Library, 10-11.30am, 0-5yrs, free, drop in, tel 01993 812832 THU, Little Monkey’s Gym, Woodstock CC, 9.30-10.15am, walking-4yrs, term time, tel 07855 324417 TUE, TOMTots, The Oxfordshire Museum, music, stories and rhymes, under 5s, tel 01993 814106 TUE, Tuesday Tots, Woodstock Methodist Church, 9.45-11.30am, 0-4yrs, tel drop in WED, Noah’s Ark Under Fives, Woodstock Baptist Church, 9.45-11.15am, term time

Baby and Toddler OX25 FRI, Park Play, Heyford Park Community Centre, 10-11.30, 0-5yrs, all year round, tel drop in

TUE, Melody Music, St Edburg’s Church, 10-11am, 0-2yrs only, tel 07963 215979

TUE, Rhymetime, Bicester Library, 9.4510.15am & 11-11.30am 0-5yrs, term time, tel 01869 252181 WED, Banbury Play Bus, Ambrosden, Army Garrison, 10.30am-12pm, 0-5yrs, drop in, tel 07557 354763 WED, ECB Café with play area, Emmanuel Ch., term time 8.45am-12pm, hols 10am-1pm, tel 01869 320021 WED, Grapevine Toddlers, Bicester Methodist Church, 9.45-11am WED, Launton Stay & Play, Unit 7c Grange Mews, Station Rd, 10.30am-12pm, 0-5yrs, tel 07842 902207

FRI every other, Explore & More, Chesterton CC, 10-11.15am, under 5s, booking rq, tel 07787 259043

WED, Melody Music, Launton Sports & Social Club, 9.15-10.15am, 0-4yrs, tel 07963 215979

FRI, ECB Café with play area, Emmanuel Ch., term time 8.45am-12pm, hols 10am1pm, tel 01869 320021

WED, Messy Monkeys, The Salvation Army, 9.30-11am, term time

FRI, Launton Stay & Play, Unit 7c Grange Mews, Station Rd, 10.30am-12pm, 0-5yrs, tel 07842 902207 FRI, Movers & Groovers, music & dance class, Chesterton CC, 10-11am, 0-5yrs, tel 07518 434710 FRI, Storytime at Coles Books, 10.30am, tel 01869 320779

TUE, New Baby Group, The Allandale, 10.30-11.45am, tel 07973 943903

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TUE, Banbury Play Bus, Ambrosden, Army Garrison, 10.30am-12pm, 0-5yrs, drop in, tel 07557 354763

TUE, Park Play, Heyford Park Community Ctr, 10-11.30am, 0-5yrs, all year round, tel drop in

MON, Rhymetime, Carterton Library, 10.30 - 11.00, 0-5yrs, free, drop in, tel 01993 841492

MON, Stay & Play, Ambrosden Village Hall, 0-5yrs, 9.30-11.00, drop in

tel 07842 902207

TUE, Banbury Play Bus, Arncott Village Hall, 1-2.30pm, 0-5yrs, drop in, tel 07557 354763

MON, friendly Bumps to Tots Group, Millenium Building, 10-11.30am, tel just turn up

FRI, Wendlebugs, Wendlebury Village Hall, 10.15am-12pm, 0-5yrs, term time, tel 07842 643071

THU, Stay & Play, in the Marquee, Rectory Garden, 0-5yrs, 9.30-11.00, drop in

MON, Chestertots, Chesterton Community Centre, 10-11.30am, 0-5yrs, all year, tel 07730 691749 MON, Peekaboos, Launton Parish Hall, 10.30-11.30, newborn to crawling, term time, tel 07783 403784 MON, Ride on Time, Bicester Methodist Church, 10-11.30, 12mths-5yrs, booking rqd, tel 07786 159552 MON, Stay & Play, Langford Village Hall, 9.30-11am, 0-4yrs, tel 07577 529016 SAT, ECB Café with play area, Emmanuel Church, 10am-1pm, tel 01869 320021 THU, Catholic Church Baby & Toddler Group, The Presentation Convent, 9.1510.45 THU, ECB Café with play area, Emmanuel Ch., term time 8.45am-12pm, hols 10am1pm, tel 01869 320021

WED, Peekaboos, Launton Parish Hall, 1.30-2.30pm, newborn to crawling, term time, tel 07783 403784

Baby and Toddler OX27 FRI, Hethe Stay & Play, Hethe Village Hall, 10-11.45, 0-5yrs, term-time, drop in THU, Play School Stay & Play, Ardley Village Hall, 10-11.30am, 0-5 yrs, tel 07811 594662 WED, Little Lambs Toddler Group, S. Audley Parish Church, 10am-12pm, term time

Baby and Toddler OX28

THU, Stonesfield Mother Baby and Toddler Group, Village Hall, 10am TUE, Forest School Toddler Group, Cassington, 10-11.30am, until 12 Dec, tel 07786 041381 TUE, Little Monkey’s Gym, Stonesfield V.H. 9.30-10.15am, walking-4yrs, term time, tel 07855 324417 TUE, Nought to Naughties, L.Hanborough Rec.Hall, 9.30-11.30am, 0-4yrs, term time, tel drop in TUE, Standlake Bumps & Babes, The Scout Hut, 10-11.30am, bump to 3yrs, term time TUE, Walkie Talkies, St Leonard’s Church, 9.45-11.15am, 1-4yrs, term time, tel 01865 883325 WED, Combe Pre-School Toddler Group, 0-4yrs, Combe Pavilion, 9-11am, term time, tel 01993 898813 WED, Fledgelings Sing, Scout Hall, Eynsham, 10.30-11.30am, 0-4yrs, term time, tel 01865 882085

Preschoolers’ Art and Messy Play

MON, Monday Morning Stories, Cogges Manor Farm, 10.30-11am, tel 01993 772602

The Mill Arts Centre, Little Artists, art & craft sessions, 0-5yrs, Thurs weekly, tel 01295 279002

MON, Witney NCT Bumps&Babies, Methodist Church, 2nd & 4th Mons, 10.00-11.30, tel drop in

Preschoolers’ Dance and Drama

THU, Cogglets, Madley Park Hall, 0-5yrs, 1.15-2.45pm, term time, tel 01993 779613

THU, NCT Bumps & Babies, Emmanuel Church, 0-18 mths, 10.00-11.30, drop in

TUE, The Crocodile Club, music grp for under 5s, The Scout Hut,10-11am,term time, tel 01993 200289

TUE, Launton Stay & Play, Unit 7c Grange Mews, Station Rd, 10.30am-12pm, 0-5yrs,

MON, Walkie Talkies, St Leonard’s Church, 9.45-11.15am, 1-4yrs, term time, tel 01865 883325

Mess Around Oxfordshire, events across Oxon, messy play experiences, 6m-5yrs, tel 07748 712582

TUE, Cogglets, Cogges Church Centre, 0-5yrs, 1.15-2.45pm, term time, tel 01993 779613

TUE, Acorn Toddlers at Bicester Methodist Church, 10.30-12 noon, 0-4 yrs, tel 01869 323030

MON, Freeland Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, 0-4yrs, 10-11.30am, term time, tel 01993 880662

FRI, Wesley Baby & Toddler Group, High Street Met. Church, 9.45-11am, term time, tel 01993 709874

THU, Melody Music, Chesterton Community Cc, 10:30-11:30am, 0-4yrs, tel 07963 215979

THU, Story Time, Thirteen Bicester, 1111.45am, songs, music & crafts, all ages, tel 01869 389491

MON, Bump to One, St Leonard’s Church, 10.30am-12pm, under 1s & pre-walkers, tel 01865 883325

Explore & More, fun & engaging messy play group, under 5s, Bicester, booking rq, tel 07787 259043

THU, Rhymetime, Witney Library, 1010.30, 0-5yrs, free, drop in, term time, tel 01993 703659

THU, Stay & Play, Langford Village Hall, 1-2.30pm, 0-4yrs, tel 07577 529016

FRI, Sing With Me, L.Hanborough Rec. Hall, 10-11am, 0-4yrs, drop in

FRI, The Crocodile Club, music grp for under 5s, The Scout Hut,10-11am,term time, tel 01993 200289

THU, Jellybeans Stay & Play, West Bicester Community Centre, 10am-12pm, under 5s

THU, Stay & Play, Courtyard, 9.30-11am, tel 01869 602555

FRI, North Leigh Baby & Toddler Group, Turner Hall, 10-11.30am, term time

TUE, Toddlers, The Welcome Church, 9.30-11am, 0-4yrs, term time, tel 01993 703210

Baby and Toddler OX29 FRI, Leafield Little‘uns, Village Hall, 10-11.30am, 0-5yrs, term time, tel 01993 878150 FRI, Minster Lovell Baby & Toddler Group, St Kenelm‘s Hall, 10-11.30am, tel 07879 524334

Aspire Dance Academy, Ballet, Tap, Street Dance, Musical Theatre for 2-16yrs, tel 07834 195180 Baby Ballet classes, where little boys & girls love to dance, 6m-5yrs, Witney, tel 07891 732735 Ballet Buddies, a fun dance session for 2-4yrs, Brize Norton, tel 07557 447816 Becky Kershaw Academy, freestyle, street and contemporary dance, 3-18yrs, tel 01865 371194 Bicester Dance Academy, preschool ballet with mummy, tel 07738 614652 Boogie Kids, Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, 3-15yrs, tel 07969 119203 Chipping Norton Theatre, Little Dancers, Fri 9.45-10.15am, 2-4yrs, term time, tel 01608 642350 Dancemania Dance, baby ballet, tap & jazz, 2.5yrs+, Kidlington & Witney, tel 07771 963526 Danielle Buick Academy of Theatre Arts,

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PreSchooler Activities dancing, singing, acting classes,Banbury, tel 07930 680399

Kidlington, Stonesfield, Woodstock, Deddington, tel 07855 324417

Deborah Manning School of Dance, ballet & tap classes, 2½yrs to adults, Oxon, tel 01993 779125

Little Wild Things, family outdoor adventures for 1-4yrs, term time, nr Enstone, tel 07855 625402

Elite Dance Bicester, pre school dance classes for 18mths-4½yrs, tel 01869 393216

Rebound Revolution Trampoline Park, toddler sessions for under 5s, Bicester, tel 01869 710410

Faye Parker School of Ballet, classes for children aged 2½yrs+, Bampton & Aston, tel 07795 512195

Tumble Tots Witney, gymnastics,climbing,team games&sporting skills, 6mths- 7yrs, tel 07813 940172

Flair Dance Studio, Mini Movers, dance for 4-7yrs, Bicester, Witney & Woodstcok, tel 07798 842123 Jazz Dance Fusion, modern jazz & cheerleading classes for 3yrs+, Witney, tel 07714 849818

Preschoolers’ Music and Movement

JH Performers, baby ballet & baby boogie for 3-5yrs, Eynsham & M. Lovell, tel 07814 524069

Baby College offers fun, interactive, unique development classes, 0-3yrs, Witney, tel 07736 435771

Jive Bunnies & Ballet Bunnies, music and dance classes for 6mths-5yrs, O. Norton, tel 07960 807664

Baby Sensory, learning, play, tummy time, movement & music, birth-13m, Banbury, tel 07714 205380

Louise Austin School of Dance, preschool ballet and tap, 3-4yrs, Bicester, tel 07761 859466

Baby Sensory, learning, play, tummy time, movement & music, birth-13m, Carterton, tel 07907 228019

Poised Performing Arts, 18mths+, Carterton, Kidlington, Witney, tel 07752 880132

Bambino Beats, baby music & sensory classes from birth to crawling, Bicester, tel 01869 393216

Rugrats and Half Pints, Baby Ballet, 1-5yrs, Banbury, tel 01295 250060

Bampton Library, Rhymetime, Tue 10.30 - 11.30, 0-5yrs, term time, free, drop in, tel 01993 850076

Ruth Nuttall School of Dance, theatre dance school for 2yrs+, L. Hanborough, tel 07824 313526

Banbury Library, Rhymetime, Tue 10-10.30, 0-5yrs, free, drop in, tel 01295 262282

Spotlight Musical Theatre, dance,singing,drama classes,3-18yrs, Banbury&Bicester, tel 07793 715275

Bicester Library, Rhymetime, Tue 9.4510.15am & 11-11.30am 0-5yrs, term time, tel 01869 252181

Stagecoach Banbury, Early Stages, singing, drama & dance for 4-6yrs, tel 0808 2085134

Boogie Beat, music, dance and singing for pre-schoolers, Bampton, tel 07787121628

Stagecoach Bicester, Early Stages, singing, drama & dance for 4-6yrs, tel 01869 321185 Stagecoach Oxford Kidlington, Early Stages, singing, drama & dance for 4-6yrs, tel 01865 689222 Stagecoach Witney, Early Stages, singing, drama & dance for 4-6yrs, tel 07890 948122

Victoria Hill School of Ballet, RAD classes for 3yrs+, Bicester,Witney,Woodstock, tel 07748 455093

Go Trampolining, classes for fun, fitness or competition for 2yrs+, Banbury, tel 01295 660288

Chipping Norton Library, Rhymetime, Mon 10.30 - 11.00, 0-5yrs, free, drop in, tel 01608 643559

Jumping Jelly Beans, movement and music classes for 1-5yrs, Banbury, tel 07383 086852

The Just Dance Company, tap, ballet and acrobatics for preschoolers, Bicester, tel 07850 504715

Boogie Kids, Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, 3-15yrs, tel 07969 119203

Carterton Library, Rhymetime, Mon & Thu 10.30 - 11.00, 0-5yrs, free, drop in, tel 01993 841492

Funky Pants Music & Dance 0-4yrs runs Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri at various venues, tel 07799 003325

Step 2, street, tap, contemporary, jazz dance & ballet classes, 3yrs+ Cassington, tel 07803 954363

Preschoolers’ Gym and Fitness

Wade Gymnastics Club, gymnastics classes for 18mths-4yrs, nr Banbury, tel 01295 710107

Kidlington Library, Rhymetime, 2. Tue of month, 2.15-2.45, 0-5yrs, drop in, tel 01865 373067 Melody Music, fun guided music, percussion, movement & story sessions for 0-4yrs, tel 07963 215979 Musical Minis, music classes for 0-4yrs, Ambrosden, Aynho, Bicester, Fritwell, tel 07760 226209 Rugrats and Half Pints, Rhythm and Dance, 1-5yrs, Banbury, tel 01295 250060 The Boogie Team, music and dance classes for 0-9yrs, Kidlington, tel 07969 119203

Higher Energy Trampoline Club, ages 3yrs+, Chipping Norton, Kidlington, tel 07891 419793

The Crocodile Club, music group for under 5s, term time, Carterton & Witney, tel 01993 200289

Kids Run Free Banbury, inspiring kids to run, Sundays @ Spiceball Park, 10am, tel 07711 349592

Tiny Turtles,balance, coordination, musical movement, circuits, 2-3yrs, Bicester, tel 07711 080615

Little Monkeys Gym, walking-4yrs,

Toddler Sense, active, stimulating

Im a g i n a t i v e

Play forToddler s Imaginative play is a vital part of childhood that helps children develop skills which will help them in the future. When children engage in pretend play, they’re re-enacting what they see around them, experimenting with the social roles of life and when playing creatively with their friends, learning to co-operate and compromise.

They are practising conversations by talking to their dolls and figures and imagining responses. Children can expand their vocabulary and experiment freely with words in their own space and time as they re-enact a story and organise play. Imaginative play also allows your child to express both positive and negative feelings and can help them to work through difficult emotions and to understand them.

Pretend play can promote fine motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and stimulate gross motor skills while also creating opportunities for trying out new ideas, ways of thinking and problem solving.

Encourage pretend play by...

l Involving your child in everyday activities around the home, shopping, travelling in the car, on buses, trams and trains, seeing where you work, eating out etc l Introduce your child to new things and places l Read books to your child with props l Collect toy figures, vehicles, foods, animals etc. l Create small worlds with boxes, sheets, garden etc. l Create a dressing up box (charity shops are great for this )

adventure, 13mths-4yrs, Carterton, tel 07714 205380

Kirtlington & Woodstock, 2-7yrs, tel 0345 313 1908

Toddler Sense, active, stimulating adventure, 1-4yrs, Carterton, tel 07800 568040

Rugbytots, fun rugby activities for children, 2-7yrs, Witney & Carterton, tel 0345 313 0782

Witney Library, Rhymetime, Thu 10 10.30, 0-5yrs, free, drop in, term time, tel 01993 703659

Rugbytots, the world’s favourite rugby based play programme, 2-7yrs, Banbury, tel 0345 313 0286

Preschoolers’ Sports

Rugbytots,world’s favourite rugby based play programme, 2-5yrs, Chipping Norton, tel 0345 3130286

Bure Park Juniors FC, football for under 5s, tel 07968 111405 Carterton Football Club, football development for girls & boys from 2yrs+, tel 01993 844446 Charlbury Town Youth FC, football for under 5s, tel 01608 811166 Jado Kuin Do Banbury & Bicester, Super J’s, for young learners 3-6yrs, tel 07775 682494 Little Kickers, teaching football skills, 18mths+, Banbury, Bicester, C.Norton, tel 07861 684095 Little Kickers, teaching high quality football skills, 18mths+, Kidlington, tel 07412 480804 Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Carterton, Mighty Matts pre-school club, 3yrs+, tel 0800 035 0415 Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Witney, Mighty Matts pre-school club, 3yrs+, tel 07903 683880 OSTMA, martial arts classes for children 3yrs+ in West Oxon, tel 07540 316188 Rugbytots, Bicester, Kidlington,

Teddy Soccer Oxford, fantastic sports education programme for 2½-6yrs, Witney, tel 07800 890413 The Pony Club, Bicester & Warden Hill, everything about ponies and riding, 3yrs+, tel 07710 653994 The PUMP - Football, mini football for 3-6yrs boys and girls, Bicester, tel 07761 326967 Witney Rugby Football Club, minis and juniors, ages 3yrs+, tel 01993 771043 Woodstock Tennis Academy, Tennis Tots, 3-5yrs, tel 07539 202420 Wychwood Tennis Club, Tots Tennis, 3-5yrs, tel 07870 169215

Preschoolers’ Swimming Aquakids, beginner(w/carer), improver, advanced level swimming courses, Bicester, tel 07949 729384 Aquatots Swimming, swimming classes for preschool children, tel 01684 296296 Carterton Leisure Centre, offering parent & toddler swimming lessons from age 6m, tel 01993 840933

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PreSchooler Activities : Daycare Nurseries Daycare Nurseries

Puddle Ducks, preschooler swimming classes, M.Lovell, N.Leigh, Standlake, Witney, tel 01666 577377

OX15, Rainbow Village Nursery, 2-5yrs, Bloxham, tel 01295 722266

Preschoolers’ Yoga

OX15, Saltway Day Nursery, 6mths-5yrs, Bodicote, tel 01295 273519

Little Monkeys Yoga, toddler and preschoolers yoga, walking-4yrs, Banbury, tel 07500 866114

OX15, The Ark Nursery, 2-5yrs, Epwell, tel 01295 780580

Pink Sky Yoga, Little Yogi Children’s Story Yoga for 2-4yrs, Cassington, tel 07917 403976

OX15, The Village Nursery, Shenington, 18mths-5yrs, tel 01295 688476 OX15, The Willow On The Farm Nursery, 2½-4yrs, Hook Norton, tel 01608 737323

Weekend Activities for Preschoolers

OX16, Banbury School Day Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, tel 01295 256400

Elite Dance Bicester, pre school dance classes for 18mths-4½yrs on Sat, tel 01869 393216

OX16, Child First Banbury, 3mths-5yrs, tel 01295 232638 OX16, East Street Early Years, 3mths 5yrs, tel 01295 257100

Little Kickers, teaching football skills, 18mths+, Banbury, Bicester, C.Norton, tel 07861 684095

• Full and part-time sessions for babies up to 5 years old • Funded sessions available • Home-cooked meals included in sessions • Qualified and caring staff

OX16, Hobby Horse Children’s Centre Day Nursery, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01295 250687

Little Kickers, teaching high quality football skills, 18mths+, Kidlington, tel 07412 480804 Mini Mornings, Vue Bicester, family films every Sat and Sun from 10am, tel 0345 308 4620 Rugbytots, fun rugby activities for children, 2yrs+, Witney & Carterton, tel 0345 313 0782 Rugbytots, Saturday rugby classes in Bicester, Kidlington & Woodstock, 2-7yrs, tel 0345 313 1908 Rugbytots, the world’s favourite rugby based play programme, 2yrs+, Banbury, tel 0345 313 0286

OX16, Horton Day Nursery and Nursery School, 3mths-5yrs, tel 01295 229083 OX16, NOA’s Ark Nursery, 0-5yrs, tel 01295 254477 OX16, Rainbows Day Nursery, 3mths to 5yrs, tel 01295 269600 OX16, Smart Tots Day Nursery and PreSchool, 0-5yrs, tel 01295 259393 OX16, The Close Day Nursery School, 6mths-5yrs, tel 01295 263569 OX17, Adderbury Day Nursery, 3mths4yrs, tel 01295 810116 OX17, Windmill Nursery Ltd, 2-5yrs, Middleton Cheney, tel 01295 712964

Rugbytots,world’s favourite rugby based play programme, 2-5yrs, Chipping Norton, tel 0345 3130286 Spotlight Musical Theatre, acting, singing, dancing classes for 3-5yrs, Banbury, tel 07793 715275 The Just Dance Company, tap, ballet and disco for preschoolers, Bicester, tel 07850 504715

OX18, Co-operative Childcare Day Nursery Carterton,bright modern setting,3m-5yrs, tel 0800 954 0669 OX18, The Old Station Nursery at Bampton, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01367 243800 OX25, Bear Necessities Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, Weston-on-the-Green, tel 01869 351118

The PUMP - Football, mini football for 3-6yrs boys and girls, Bicester, tel 07761 326967

OX25, The Old Station Nursery, Heyford Park, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 07952 980515 OX26, Busy Bees Day Nursery, 3mths 5yrs, tel 01869 321522

Play Centres

OX26, Child First Bicester, 3mths-5 yrs, tel 01869 323730

Cogges Manor Farm, Soft Play indoor area for under 5s in the stables, Witney, tel 01993 772602

OX26, Fundamentals Child Care, 12mths5yrs, tel 01869 321301 OX26, Sticky Fingers Nursery & Creche, birth to 5yrs, tel 1869 241204 ext 518

Darcy Bear, soft play for under 12s with separate under 5s area, cafe, Carterton, tel 01993 847374 Kidlington Leisure Centre, Jump & Jiggle Soft Play, Mon-Fri 1-6pm, 0-7yrs, tel 01865 376368

OX26, Sticky Fingers Nursery & Creche, birth to 5yrs, tel 1869 241204 ext 518 OX26, Toad Hall Day Nursery, 3mths5yrs, tel 01869 248488

Kinderkids, Mon-Fri 12-5pm term time, 10am-5pm in holidays, Sat 9am-5pm all year, tel 01993 700125

OX28, Little Treasures Academy, totally dedicated to childcare, birth-14yrs, tel 01993 700123

Rugrats and Half Pints, Banbury, tel 01295 250060

OX28, Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Nursery School, after school care, 0-12yrs, tel 01993 708822

Soft Play Barn at Hilltop Garden Centre, Ramsden, tel 01993 868403 Spiceball Leisure Centre, baby bounce sessions for 0-4yrs every day, Banbury, tel 01295 257522 Windrush Leisure Centre, Soft Play, check website for hours, Witney, tel 01993 202020

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Local, award winning, family-run nursery group providing high quality early years education

OX28, The Co-operative Childcare Day Nursery Witney, Madley Park, 3m-5yrs, tel 0800 954 0669 OX29, Daffodil Nursery, family-run independent nursery, 4mths-5yrs, L.Hanborough, tel 01993 883451 OX29, Little Dots Daycare, welcoming, high quality learning, ages 0-5yrs, tel 01993 358323

The Old Station Nursery Heyford Park 3 months - 5 years

Opened April 18 For more information please contact heyford@oldstationnursery.co.uk

Tel Jan on: 01869 233268 www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk

OX29, Scott‘s House Nursery, exceptional early year care & education, N. Leigh, tel 0330 0572840 OX29, The Oxford Nursery, pre-school seat of learning, birth-5yrs, Eynsham, tel 01865 884468 OX29, Willow Cottage Nursery, Ofsted rated ‘outstanding‘, 8m-4yrs11m, Eynsham, tel 01993 883583 OX5, The Early Years Nursery Kidlington, inspirational childcare for 3-64mths, tel 01865 922226

OX15, Hook Norton Pre-School Playgroup, 2-11yrs, tel 01608 730560 OX15, Kingsfield Nursery, 2½-5yrs, tel 07813 356166 OX15, Peachtree Pre-School, 2½-5yrs, tel 01295 678550 OX16, Chasewell Playgroup, 2½-5yrs, tel 01295 275363 OX16, Hardwick and Arden Pre-School, 2-5yrs, tel 01295 279216 OX16, St Mary’s Playgroup, 2½-5yrs, tel 07930 122736

OX5, Willow Cottage Nursery, 8m-4yrs11m, Bletchingdon, tel 01869 251358

OX16, The Sunshine Centre, 2-5yrs, morning & afternoon sessions, Banbury, tel 01295 276769

OX7, ACE Childcare, The Daycare Centre, 3mths-3yrs, tel 01608 644440

OX17, Chacombe Preschool Group, 2-4yrs, tel 01295 710835

OX7, Cherubs Nursery, 3mths5yrs, Shipton-under-Wychwood, tel 01993 832773

OX17, Chipping Warden School Kindergarten, 2-5yrs, tel 01295 660025

OX7, The Town Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, C. Norton, tel 01608 645646

Preschool Nurseries and Playgroups OX15, Bloxham Pre-School, 3-4yrs, tel 01295 722959 OX15, Castle Pre-School, 2-5yrs, tel 07963 046219 OX15, Deddington Partnership Foundation Stage Unit, 3-4yrs, tel 01869 337484 OX15, Deddington Village Nursery, 2-3yrs, tel 01869 337383

OX17, Cropredy Pre-School, 2½ - 4yrs, tel 01295 758914 OX17, Greatworth Pre-School, 2-5yrs, tel 01295 713514 OX17, Kings Sutton Pre-School Playgroup, 2-4yrs, tel 01295 816006 OX17, Middleton Cheney Preschool, 2-5yrs, tel 01295 712353 OX17, Mini Meadows Preschool, Culworth, 2-4yrs, tel 07984 053396 OX17, Newbottle and Charlton PreSchool, 18mths-5yrs, tel 01295 812909 OX18, Bright Start Pre-School, term time care for children 2-4yrs, Carterton, tel 07977 967340

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PreSchooler Nurseries & Playgroups : Independent Schools OX18, Brize Norton Village Pre-school, parent governed pre-school, ages 2-5yrs, tel 07769 617696

OX26, Courtyard Preschool, 2-5yrs, tel 01869 247767 OX26, Cygnets Pre-school, 2-4yrs, tel 07875 238736

OX18, Burford Pre-School, learning through play for children aged 2-5yrs, tel 01993 824031 OX18, Clanfield Pre-School, good quality care & education from age 2yrs, Bampton, tel 01367 810365 OX18, Little Joey’s Nursery @ St Joseph’s, 3-4yrs, Carterton, tel 01993 841240

OX26, Launton Pre-School Playgroup, 2yrs 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01869 320260 OX26, The King’s Preschool, 2-3yrs, tel 07913 185630 OX27, Marsh Gibbon Preschool, 2-4yrs, tel 07927 244913 OX27, Shelswell & Fringford Playgroup, 2½-4yrs, tel 01869 278687

OX18,Aston Cote Preschool,excellent,supportive learning environment for children, tel 01993 851999

OX28, Broadhill Pre School, happy&stimulating environment for 2.54.5yrs, Witney, tel 01993 705509

OX20, Woodstock Under Fives Association (WUFA), 2-5yrs, tel 01993 810044

OX28, Cogges Pre-School, providing a secure&happy environment, 2½-4yrs, Witney, tel 01993 774594

OX25, Ambrosden Village Pre-School, 2-4yrs, tel 07759 755179

OX28, Little Oak Pre-school, a safe, secure & caring environment, 2-4yrs, Witney, tel 01993 775940

OX25, Heyford Park Free School Nursery, 3-4yrs, tel 01869 232203 OX25, Steeple Aston Pre-School, 2-4½yrs, tel 01869 340863 OX25, Tiddlywinks Pre-School, 18mths4yrs, tel 01869 256555

OX28, St Hugh of Lincoln Nursery School, fun&safe environment, 2½-5yrs, Witney, tel 01993 706636 OX28, The Farmhouse Nursery School, learning through play, 2-11yrs, Witney, tel 01993 700797

OX26, Bicester, Jack and Jill Pre-school, 2-5 yrs, tel 01869 600671

OX28, Tower Hill School, sessional nursery from age 2yrs, Witney, tel 01993 702599

OX26, Bicester, Rainbow Bicester Pre School, 2-5 yrs, tel 01869 323613 OX26, Bubbles Pre-School, 2½-5 yrs, tel 07587 170426

OX28, Witney Community Primary Pre-School, 2-4yrs, year round care, tel 07536 093219

OX26, Chesterton Playgroup, 2-5yrs, tel 07722 780760

OX29, Combe Pre-School, 0-4yrs, tel 01993 898813

Ducklington Pre-School, Ofsted rated ‘good‘, for ages 2½-4yrs, nr Witney, tel 07779 186957

The Hedgehog Club, 2 hour forest school sessions for preschool children, OX29, tel 07767 078876

OX29, Eynsham Preschool, Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding‘, childcare&education, 2-5yrs, tel 01865 883893

Independent Schools

OX29, Freeland Pre-School, active learning through play, for children 2.55yrs, tel 01993 882945

OX15, Bloxham School, co-educational boarding & day school for 11-18yrs, tel 01295 720222

OX29, Hanborough Pre-school with Forest School, welcoming children from 2-5yrs, tel 01993 883178

OX15, Sibford School, co-ed for 3-18 yrs, day & boarding, tel 01295 781200

OX29, Leafield Pre-school, developing learning through play for children 2-5yrs, tel 01993 878667 OX29, Minster Lovell Playgroup, catering for children aged 2½-4yrs, tel 01993 705645 OX29, North Leigh Pre-School for children aged 2-5yrs, term time 7.45am5.30pm, tel 01993 880092 OX29, Stonesfield Pre-School, 2-4yrs, tel 01993 898370 OX5, Begbroke Playgroup, Village Hall, 2-5yrs, tel 07594 652291 OX5, Kidlington Playschool, Kidlington Methodist Church, 2-5yrs, tel 01865 377447 OX5, Magpies Preschool, North Kidlington School site, 2-5yrs, tel 01865 842724 OX5, Robin Preschool, 2-4yrs, tel 07773 657245 OX5, SKIPS Pre-School, 2-4yrs, tel 07704 525312 OX5, Tackley Pre-School, 2yrs 3mths5yrs, tel 01869 331447 OX7, ACE Pre-School, learning through play session for 2yrs, daily 8.50-11.50am, tel 01608 644440 OX7, Ascott-under-Wychwood PreSchool, 2-5yrs, tel 01993 832671

First-class high quality childcare and early education from a local, award-winning nursery group for 0-5 year olds.

OX7, Chadlington Playgroup, 2-5yrs, tel 01608 676238 OX7, Charlbury Pre-School, 2-5yrs, tel 01608 811200 OX7, Chipping Norton Pre-School, 2-5yrs, tel 01608 643376 OX7, Enstone Pre-School, 2-5yrs, tel 01608 677192

• Full and part time sessions for babies up to 5 year olds • Funded sessions available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, incl. 30 hours • Home cooked meals included in sessions • Qualified and caring staff

OX7, Great Tew Pre-School, 2½-4yrs, tel 07525 442089 OX7, Kingfisher’s Playgroup, 2½-4yrs, Kingham, tel 01608 659502 OX7, Middle Barton Pre-School, 2½-5yrs, tel 01869 347968 OX7, The ACE Centre Nursery School, 3-5yrs, tel 01608 644440 OX7, Wychwood Pre-School, 2-5yrs, tel 07905 632623

The Old Station Nursery Bampton Bowling Green Close, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2NJ

For more information please contact Tel: 01993 850333 bampton@theoldstationnursery.co.uk www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk

Forest Schools Forest School Fun & Under the Trees, weekly Forest School sessions in Cassington, tel 07786 041381 Hanborough Pre-school with Forest School, welcoming children from 2-5yrs, tel 01993 883178 Muddy Feet Training - Outdoor Learning and Forest Schools, OX17, tel 07432 611008

OX16, St John’s Priory School, coeducational day prep school for 3-11yrs, tel 01295 259607 OX16, Tudor Hall School, boarding & day school girls 11-18yrs, tel 01295 263434 OX17, Carrdus School, girls 3-11yrs and boys 3-7yrs, tel 01295 263733 OX29, Cokethorpe School, independent day school for boys & girls, 4-18yrs, tel 01993 703921 OX29, The King‘s School Witney, nonselective, co-educational Christian school, tel 01993 778463 OX7, Kingham Hill School, coeducational day & boarding school for 11-18yrs, tel 01608 658999 OX7, Windrush Valley School, award winning prep school for 3-11yrs, tel 01993 831793

Primary Schools Brize Norton Primary School, 4-11yrs, Brize Norton, Carterton, tel 01993 842488 OX15, Bishop Carpenter CE Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 730404 OX15, Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School, 4-11yrs, Bodicote, tel 01295 263157 OX15, Bloxham C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 720224 OX15, Deddington C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, Deddington, tel 01869 338430 OX15, Hook Norton Church of England Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01608 737379 OX15, Hornton Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 670335 OX15, Longford Park Primary School, 2-11yrs, Bodicote, tel 01295 641751 OX15, Shenington Church of England Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 670273 OX15, Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 780270 OX15, Wroxton Church of England Primary School, 5-11yrs, tel 01295 730298 OX16, Dashwood Banbury Academy, 3-11yrs, tel 01295 263240 OX16, Hanwell Fields Community School, 3-11yrs, tel 01295 709583 OX16, Hardwick Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 258355 OX16, Harriers Banbury Academy, 3-11yrs, tel 01295 263067 OX16, Hill View Primary School, 3-11yrs, Banbury, tel 01295 251205 OX16, Orchard Fields Community School, 3-11yrs, tel 01295 263324 OX16, Queensway Primary School, coeducational community school, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 251631 OX16, St John’s Roman Catholic Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 263740

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Primary Schools : Secondary & Special Schools OX16, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01295 264284 OX16, St Leonard’s CE Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01295 262507 OX16, St. Mary’s Church of England (VC) Primary School, 3-11yrs, Banbury, tel 01295 263026 OX16, The Grange Community Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 257861 OX16, William Morris Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01295 258224 OX17, Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 710500 OX17, Chipping Warden Primary Academy, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 660616 OX17, Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School, 4-11yrs, Adderbury, tel 01295 810497 OX17, Cropredy C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 750210 OX17, Culworth Church of England Primary Academy, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 760610 OX17, King’s Sutton Primary Academy, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 811289 OX17, Middleton Cheney Primary Academy, 4-11yrs, tel 01295 710218 OX18, Aston & Cote C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, Aston, Bampton, tel 01993 850435 OX18, Bampton C of E Primary School, 3-11yrs, Bampton, tel 01993 850371 OX18, Burford Primary School, 3-11yrs, Burford, tel 01993 822159 OX18, Carterton Primary School, 3-11yrs, Carterton, tel 01993 842502 OX18, Clanfield CE Primary School, 4-11yrs, wrap-around care available, Bampton, tel 01367 810257 OX18, Edith Moorhouse Primary School, 3-11yrs, Carterton, tel 01993 842372 OX18, Gateway Primary School, 4-11yrs, Carterton, tel 01993 842189 OX18, St John the Evangelist C of E Primary School, 3-11yrs, Carterton, tel 01993 843124 OX18, St Joseph‘s Catholic Primary School, 3-11yrs, Carterton, tel 01993 841240 OX18, St Peter‘s CE Infant School, ages 4-7yrs, Alvescot, Bampton, tel 01993 842535 OX20, Bladon CE Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01993 811192 OX20, Woodstock CE Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01993 812209 OX20, Wootton-by-Woodstock CE Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01993 811520 OX25, Dr Radcliffe’s Church of England Primary School, 4-11yrs, Steeple Aston, tel 01869 340204 OX25, Five Acres Primary School, 3-11yrs, Ambrosden, tel 01869 253193 OX25, Heyford Park Free School, 3-19yrs, tel 01869 232203 OX26, Brookside Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01869 252482 OX26, Bure Park Primary School,

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3-11yrs, tel 01869 354059 OX26, Chesterton CE Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01869 252498 OX26, Glory Farm Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01869 244050 OX26, King’s Meadow School, 3-11yrs, tel 01869 323525 OX26, Langford Village CP School, 3-11yrs, tel 01869 369021 OX26, Launton Church of England Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01869 253692 OX26, Longfields Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01869 252386 OX26, Southwold Primary & Nursery School, 3-11yrs, tel 01869 324061 OX26, St Edburg’s Church of England Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01869 252393 OX26, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01869 252035 OX27, Fringford Church of England Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01869 277397 OX27, Fritwell Church of England Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01869 345283 OX27, Gagle Brook Primary School, 3-11yrs, opening in September 2018 OX27, Marsh Gibbon C Of E School, 4-11yrs, tel 01869 277268 OX28, Madley Brook Community Primary School, 3-11yrs, Witney, tel 01993 862976 OX28, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, 4-11yrs, Witney, tel 01993 702480 OX28, Queen Emma’s Primary School, 4-11yrs, Witney, tel 01993 704770 OX28, St Mary‘s C of E Infants‘School, 3-6yrs, Witney, tel 01993 702387 OX28, The Batt C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, Witney, tel 01993 702392 OX28, The Blake C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, Witney, tel 01993 702840 OX28, Tower Hill School, 3-11yrs, Witney, tel 01993 702599 OX28, West Witney Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01993 706249 OX28, Witney Community Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01993 702388 OX29, Combe C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, Combe, Witney, tel 01993 891644 OX29, Ducklington C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, Ducklington, Witney, tel 01993 703651 OX29, Eynsham Primary School, 3-11ys, Eynsham, Witney, tel 01865 881294 OX29, Freeland C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, Freeland, Witney, tel 01993 881707

OX29, St Peter‘s C of E Primary School, 3-11yrs, Cassington, Witney, tel 01865 880443 OX29, Standlake C of E Primary School, 3-11yrs, Standlake, Witney, tel 01865 300454 OX29, Stanton Harcourt C of E Primary School, 3-11yrs, Stanton Harcourt, Witney, tel 01865 881948 OX29, Stonesfield Primary School, 4-11yrs, Stonesfield, Witney, tel 01993 891687 OX5, Bletchingdon Parochial C of E School, 3-11yrs, Bletchingdon, tel 01869 350393 OX5, Dr South’s CE (Aided) Primary School, 3-11yrs, Islip, tel 01865 372323 OX5, Edward Feild Primary School, 2-11yrs, Kidlington, tel 01865 372268

OX28, Henry Box School, 11-19yrs, tel 01993 703955 OX28, Wood Green School, 11-19yrs, tel 01993 702355 OX29, Bartholomew School, 11-18yrs, tel 01865 881430 OX5, Gosford Hill School, 11-19yrs, tel 01865 374971 OX7, Chipping Norton School, 11-18yrs, tel 01608 642007

Special Schools

OX5, North Kidlington Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01865 372607

OX16, Frank Wise School, 2-19yrs, tel 01295 263520

OX5, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01865 373674

OX16, Meadowbrook College, 5-16yrs, West Bar, Banbury, tel 01295 250571

OX5, Tackley CE Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01869 331327

OX26, Bardwell School, 2-19yrs, tel 01869 242182

OX5, West Kidlington Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01865 373 369

OX28, Springfield School, 2-16yrs, tel 01993 703963

OX5, William Fletcher Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01865 372301

OX5, Meadowbrook College, 5-16yrs, The Forum, Kidlington, tel 01865 253198

OX7, Chadlington C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01608 676366

Tutoring

OX7, Charlbury Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01608 810354 OX7, Enstone Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01608 677268 OX7, Finstock Church of England Primary School, 3-11yrs, tel 01993 868314 OX7, Great Rollright CE Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01608 737202 OX7, Great Tew Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01608 683642 OX7, Holy Trinity Catholic School, 4-11yrs, tel 01608 643487

A Plus Tuition, Maths, Literacy & Science tuition for students 5-14yrs, Banbury, tel 01295 276408 Carrick Cameron Languages, private & group tuition in English, Spanish & French, tel 07799 166859 Charlotte Miles, experienced teacher offering primary level subjects,DBS,Witney, tel 07948 977922 Innovative Tuition offers 1:1 and small group tuition for ages 4-adults, tel 07908 276777

OX7, Kingham Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01608 658366

Kidslingo, fun kids’ Spanish classes, 18mths-3yrs, Banbury, Chipping Norton, tel 07775 331033

OX7, Middle Barton Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01869 340522

Kip McGrath Bicester, Maths and English tutoring for 5-16yrs, tel 01869 690148

OX7, St Mary’s Church of England (Aided) Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01608 642673

Kumon Centre, Bicester, Banbury & Witney 0800 043 0063, Kidlington 01993 883793

OX7, Wychwood Church of England Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 01993 830059

Lisa Jayne Art Studio, regular and private GCSE, AS & A2 level art classes, OX5, tel 01869 350264

Secondary Schools OX15, The Warriner School, 11-18yrs, tel 01295 720777

OX29, Hanborough Manor C of E School, 4-11yrs, Long Hanborough, Witney, tel 01993 881446

OX16, Burford School, 11-18yrs, tel 01993 823303

OX29, St Kenelm‘s C of E (VC) Primary School, 4-11yrs, Minster Lovell, Witney, tel 01993 775394

OX26, The Cooper School, 11-18yrs, tel 01869 242121

OX15, Swalcliffe Park School, a res. & day school for boys 11-19yrs with Autism, tel 01295 780302

OX16, Blessed George Napier Catholic School, 11-18yrs, tel 01295 264216

OX29, North Leigh C of E Primary School, 4-11yrs, North Leigh, Witney, tel 01993 881525

OX26, The Bicester School, 11-18yrs, tel 01869 243331

OX5, Kirtlington Church of England School, 3-11yrs, tel 01869 350210

OX29, Hailey C of E Primary School, 3-11yrs, Hailey, Witney, tel 01993 703802

OX29, Leafield C of E (Controlled) Primary School, 4-11yrs, Witney, tel 01993 878273

OX25, Heyford Park Free School, 3-19yrs, tel 01869 232203

OX16, North Oxfordshire Academy, 1118yrs, tel 01295 224300 OX16, Wykham Park Academy, 11-18yrs, tel 01295 251451 OX18, Carterton Community College, 1118yrs, Carterton, tel 01993 841611 OX20, The Marlborough C of E School, 11-19yrs, tel 01993 811431

Lotus Tutors, home tutoring for SATs, Common Entrance, GCSE and A-levels, Oxon, tel 01865 703545 Mrs W’s Home Learning, primary 7 English tuiton, up to A-Level, Banbury, tel 07391 705093 One-2-One Tutors, home tutoring for 11+exams, SATS & GCSES, W.Oxon, tel 07854 507760 Sonya Barnett Tuition, KS 1-4 maths&English, adults, home ed, 11+, GCSE revision, tel 07877 150726 Teachers To Your Home, high quality home tuition by qualified teachers, tel 01993 774549

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Activities for School Age The Little Maths Room, 1:1 maths tuition for learners from 6-14yrs, Bicester, tel 07533 673376 The Three Rs Tuition, affordable private tuition for 6-14yrs, Banbury, tel 01295 275304

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

The Yoga Room, yoga therapy for special needs children, Witney, tel 07979 897344

Kidlington Library, Code Club, 9-11yrs, Sat 9.30-10.30, free, tel 01865 373067

Tower Hill Football Club, inclusive U16s, Witney, tel 07817 455686

Techno Ninjas, programming for kids, 7-14yrs, tel 01295 709594

Windrush Leisure Centre, Boccia Paralympic target ball sport for 11-18yrs, tel 01993 861564

Witney Library, Code Club, 9-13yrs, Mon 4-5pm, free, tel 01993 703659

Windrush Leisure Centre, Inclusive Football, 16yrs+, tel 01993 861564

Cloud 9 Musica, vocal, guitar and keyboard lessons, Bicester, tel 01869 249943

Windrush Leisure Centre, Inclusive Swim, 11-18yrs, parents & carers welcome, tel 01993 202020

MJMusicservices, piano lessons, Kidlington, tel 07857 896600

Windrush Leisure Centre, Movement to Music, inclusive activity for 11-18yrs, tel 01993 861564

MuzoAkademy, Witney, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums lessons, band rehearsals, tel 07773 939926

Windrush Leisure Centre, Racquet/Multi Sports, inclusive activity for 11-18yrs, tel 01993 861564

The Musical Box, drums, guitar, keyboard, piano, vocal, ukulele tuition, tel 07597 704113

Windrush Leisure Centre, Seated Exercise, inclusive activity for 11-18yrs, tel 01993 861564

The Nolan Academy of Performing Arts, private singing tutoring for 8yrs+, tel 07960 807664

Windrush Leisure Centre, Wheelchair Dance, inclusive activity for 11-18yrs, tel 01993 861564

Activities for Additional Needs Children

Witney Wolves Tag Rugby, special needs tag rugby team for boys & girls 7yrs+, tel 01993 771043

Adventure Impact, adventure experiences for vulnerable young people, Witney, tel 01993 703308

WOAPA, Acting,Dance&Singing for children w/ Learning Disabilities 7-18yrs,Witney, tel 01993 358161

Anjali Dance Company, weekly dance classes for 13yrs+ with learning disabilities, tel 01295 251909

Yellow Submarine, holiday club for 1118yrs with learning disabilities & autism, tel 01993 357020

Aquatherapy, group & 1-1 swimming lessons for children w/special needs, Bicester, tel 07949 729384

Yellow Submarine, youth clubs for 1118yrs with learning disabilities, term time, tel 01993 357020

Banbury Swimming Club, Spiceball Leisure Centre, swimming for all ages&abilities Carterton Leisure Centre, Inclusive Swim, all ages, parents and carers welcome, tel 01993 861564 Carterton Pavilion, New Age Kurling, adapted indoor version, 11-18yrs, tel 01993 861564 Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, inclusive swimming sessions, tel 01608 644412 Folk Arts Oxford, Makaton Beginners Workshops, Witney, tel 01993 357340 Higher Energy Trampoline Club, all levels & abilities, private 1:1 also offered, tel 07891 419793 Let’s Play Project, play&leisure opportunities for disabled young people 5-18yrs, tel 01295 263694 Little Stars, St. John’s Church, 1-2.30pm, for children with additional needs, tel 01865 375611 Minster Lovell Lions, inclusive cricket group for 9yrs+, tel 07778 331564 Rebound Revolution Trampoline Park, SEN sessions on Mon 3-6pm, term time, tel 01869 710410 Rugrats and Half Pints, Disability Session, first Tue of each month, Banbury, tel 01295 250060 Song Unite, art, songwriting, recording & TV production experience for all, Oxon, tel 07977 145677 The ICE Centre, youth services on Tue 7-9.30pm, 11yrs+, Carterton, tel 01993 846240

Cookery Mrs B‘s Cookery Classes, 2-18yrs, term time & holiday classes, OX18, OX28, tel 07971 427726 Pink Sky Yoga, kids & family cookery & nutrition classes, tel 07917 403976 Smart Raspberry Cookery School, cookery classes for kids in Bicester, tel 0845 269 2665

Dance and Theatre Arts Aspire Dance Academy, Ballet, Tap, Street Dance, Musical Theatre for 2-16yrs, tel 07834 195180 Ballet Buddies, a fun dance session for 4-6yrs, Brize Norton, tel 07557 447816 Becky Kershaw Academy, freestyle, street and contemporary dance, 3-18yrs, tel 01865 371194 Bicester Dance Academy, ballet, tap and modern dance at all levels, tel 07738 614652 Bicester Leisure Centre, ballet classes for 5yrs+, tel 01869 253914 Bicester Leisure Centre, Musical Theatre classes, tel 01869 253914 Bicester Leisure Centre, Street Dance and Cheerleading classes for all ages, tel 01869 253914

Kidlington & Gosford LC, Sway Dance, street dance, musical theatre, ballet,3yrs+, tel 01865 376368 Louise Austin School of Dance, ballet, tap, modern jazz, 5yrs+, Bicester, tel 07761 859466 Norris School of Dancing, Sequence, Ballroom & Latin dancing, 5yrs+, Bicester, tel 07803 136783 North Oxfordshire School of Drama, for children, tel 07884 055057 Poised Performing Arts, ballet classes, 18m-10yrs, Carterton, Kidlington, Witney, tel 07752 880132 Ruth Nuttall School of Dance, theatre dance school for 2yrs+, L. Hanborough, tel 07824 313526 Saturday Drama, Chipping Norton Theatre, 10-11am, 5-7yrs, term time, tel 01608 642350 Saturday Drama, Chipping Norton Theatre, 11.15am-12.15pm, 8-9yrs, term time, tel 01608 642350 Spiceball Leisure Centre, Sway Dance, suitable for 5-12yrs,all abilities,Banbury, tel 01295 257522 Spotlight Musical Theatre, dance,singing,drama classes,3-18yrs, Banbury&Bicester, tel 07793 715275 Stagecoach Banbury, Main Stages for 6-18yrs and Further Stages 15yrs+, tel 0808 2085134 Stagecoach Bicester, Main Stages for 6-18yrs and Further Stages 15yrs+, tel 01869 321185

Arts and Crafts

Chipping Norton Theatre, Street Dance, 8-12 yrs, all abilities, tel 01608 642350

Bizzy Bags, Banbury Museum, craft activities for 6yrs+, Sat and school holidays, tel 01295 753752

Stagecoach Oxford Kidlington, Main Stages, singing, drama & dance for 6-18yrs, tel 01865 689222

Dance School Step by Step, Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle,Salsa for children, N.Oxon, tel 07849 331430

Daisyroots Ceramics, pottery painting and craft workshops for children, Witney, tel 01993 771617

Stagecoach Witney, Main Stages, singing, drama & dance for 6-18yrs, tel 07890 948122

Dancemania Dance, ballet, tap, jazz, street, breakdance, hip hop, 4yrs+, OX5&28, tel 07771 963526

Step 2, street, tap, contemporary, jazz dance & ballet classes, 3yrs+ Cassington

OYAP Trust, youth arts development charity working with 11yrs+ at risk, tel 01869 602560

Dancemania Dance, performing arts classes for 5yrs+, Kidlington & Witney, tel 07771 963526

The Bees Knees Pottery, pottery painting, North Oxon, tel 07786 165171

Danielle Buick Academy of Theatre Arts, dancing, singing, acting classes,Banbury, tel 07930 680399

The Mill Arts Centre, PaintBox, weekly craft sessions for 6-13yrs, Tue 4-5.30pm, tel 01295 279002 The Pottery Place, paint your own pottery & craft studio, workshops, Witney, tel 01993 704234

Deborah Manning School of Dance, ballet & tap classes, 2½yrs to adults, Oxon, tel 01993 779125 Elite Dance Bicester, dance and theatre training for 5-16yrs, tel 01869 393216

The Studio Bicester, arts opportunities for young, new & emerging artists, tel 01869 602560

Faye Parker School of Ballet, tap, modern & ballet classes in Bampton & Aston, tel 07795 512195

Boxing

Flair Dance Studio, dance classes for 4-12yrs+ in Bicester, Witney & Woodstock, tel 07798 842123

Banbury Boxing Club, boxing classes for 9+yrs, tel 07809 410692 Bicester Boxing Club, junior boxing sessions for 10-15yrs, tel 07501 351385 Windrush Kickboxing-Boxing Academy, kickboxing classes from 4yrs, Witney, tel 07977 865089 Windrush Valley Boxing Club, boxing for any ability & gender, 11yrs+, Witney, tel 07887 403401

Computers and Media Carterton Library, Code Club, 9-11yrs, Sat 10.30-12.00, free, tel 01993 841492

Jazz Dance Fusion, contemporary & lyrical dance classes for 7yrs+, Witney, tel 07714 849818 Jazz Dance Fusion, modern jazz & cheerleading classes for 3yrs+, Witney, tel 07714 849818 JH Performers, ballet, jazz & tap dance classes for 5-12yrs, Eynsham & M. Lovell, tel 07814 524069 Just Dance Co, ballet, tap, acrobatics, cheerleading, street dance, mus. Theatre, tel 07850 504715

The Boogie Team, music and dance classes for 0-9yrs, Kidlington, tel 07969 119203 The Nolan Academy of Performing Arts, music theatre classes for 6yrs+, O.Norton, tel 07960 807664 Victoria Hill School of Ballet, RAD classes for 3yrs+, Bicester,Witney,Woodstock, tel 07748 455093 WOAPA Children’s Theatre School, Dance, Singing & Acting, 4-16yrs, Witney, tel 01993 358161 Youth Musical Theatre, Chipping Norton Theatre, 5yrs+, tel 01608 642350 Youth Theatre, Chipping Norton Theatre, ten age-banded groups, tel 01608 642350

First Aid Courses for Children Daisy First Aid, first aid workshops for children 7yrs+, OX16 & OX17, tel 07725 463127 Early Years First Aid, short first aid courses for children, tel 07827441011 First For Safety, Mini First Aider, First Aid Course across Oxon for 7-11yrs, tel see FB page Mini First Aid Kids, first aid classes for children 8-11yrs, Banbury, tel 07817 030744

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Activities for School Age Children My Little Medic, first aid classes for 7yrs+, Oxon, tel 07508 344442

Fitness and Exercise Bartholomew Sports Centre, junior gym membership, Eynsham, tel 01865 731090 Bicester Leisure Centre, junior gym membership, tel 01869 253914 Boogie Kids, Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, 3-15yrs, tel 07969 119203 Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, junior gym membership, tel 01608 644412

Dancemania Dance, Acro/Gymnastic classes for 4yrs+, Kidlington & Witney, tel 07771 963526

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Carterton, action-packed, fun classes from 3yrs+, tel 0800 035 0415

Hobby Horse Children’s Centre After School Club, 4yrs - 10yrs 11mths, tel 01295 250687

Go Trampolining, classes for fun, fitness or competition for 2yrs+, Banbury, tel 01295 660288

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Witney, action-packed, fun classes from 3yrs+, tel 07903 683880

Jessie’s Art Shed, after school art classes for 4-13yrs in and around Standlake, tel 01865 300173

Higher Energy Trampoline Club, ages 3yrs+, Chipping Norton, Kidlington, tel 07891 419793

OSTMA, martial arts classes for children 3yrs+ in West Oxon, tel 07540 316188

Kidlington Library, Code Club, 9-11yrs, Sat 9.30-10.30, free, tel 01865 373067

PROACTION Martial Arts & Fitness, Mighty Monkeys, for children 4-6yrs, Banbury, tel 07791 117419

Little Treasures Academy, before school, after school & holiday care, Witney, tel 01993 700123

Red Diamond Academy, junior Muay Thai, Banbury, tel 07402 272292

Rebound Revolution Trampoline Park, after school club between 3-5pm, 6-16yrs, tel 01869 710410

Rebound Revolution Trampoline Park, 5yrs+, Bicester, tel 01869 710410

Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, Active Teen, youth gym, 11-15yrs, tel 01865 376368

Tumble Tots Witney, gymnastics,climbing,team games&sporting skills, 6mths- 7yrs, tel 07813 940172

Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, Youth Circuit, Youth Spinning, 11yrs+, tel 01865 376368

Wade Gymnastics Club, gymnastics classes for 5-16yrs, nr Banbury, tel 01295 710107

Kids Core Fitness/Pilates classes, Langford Village School, 5yrs+, Bicester, tel 07900 866423

Woodstock Gymnastics Club, formal gymnastics for children aged from 4-16yrs, tel 07855 324417

Spiceball Leisure Centre, junior cycling class for 11-15yrs, Banbury, tel 01295 257522

Hockey Banbury Bulldogs Skater Hockey Club, 5yrs+, tel 01295 2788106

Spiceball Leisure Centre, junior gym membership, Banbury, tel 01295 257522

Banbury Hockey Club, hockey training for 4yrs+, tel 07801 757813

Football ACA Coaching, fun, friendly and quality football coaching for 5-11yrs, Bicester, tel 07845 925740 Banbury United Youth & the Mini Puritans Football Development Centre, 4+yrs, tel 07768 058466

Chipping Norton Skater Hockey Clubs Chippy Trixters, 5yrs+ Witney Hockey Club, hockey training for 4yrs+

Bicester, Launton Ladies & Girls Football Club, tel 07894 150029 Bure Park Juniors FC, U5-U16, tel 07968 111405 Carterton Football Club, football development for girls & boys from 2yrs+, tel 01993 844446 Charlbury Town Youth FC, U5-U16, tel 01608 810270 Kidlington Youth Football Club, U6-U18s Little Kickers, teaching football skills, 1½-7yrs, Banbury, Bicester, C.Norton, tel 07861 684095 Little Kickers, teaching high quality football skills, 1½-5yrs, Kidlington, tel 07412 480804

Martial Arts and Self Defence Banbury BBTA Taekwon do, Taekwon do classes for 4yrs+, tel 01295 750462 Banbury Judo Club, judo sessions for 5yrs+, tel 07752 269940 Bucks TKD Academy, Tae Kwon-Do classes for 4yrs+, Bicester & Upper Heyford, tel 07979 524923

Socatots, football developmental activity programme for U5s, tel 07903042446 Stonefield Strikers Youth Football Club, mini soccer and youth soccer, U7-U16

Tower Hill Football Club, U8-U17, Witney The PUMP - Football, Junior Football coaching for all abilities, 3yrs+, tel 07761 326967

Carterton Gymnastics Club, recreational boys & girls 5yrs+ and competitive girls, tel 01993 883300

Chipping Norton Singers, Chipping Norton Theatre, 12yrs+, tel 01608 642350 Hook Norton Brass/Training Band, instruments provided, all welcome, Banbury, tel 07891 488034 Kidlington Music Centre, music groups for all abilities, Sat mornings, term time, tel 01865 816990 MuzoAkademy, Witney, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums lessons, band rehearsals, tel 07773 939926 North Oxfordshire Music Centre, music groups for all abilities, Sat am,term time, tel 01865 816990 West Oxfordshire Music Centre, music groups for all abilities, Sat am, term time, tel 01865 816990

Out of School Clubs

ACA Coaching, evening football sessions for 5-11yrs, Bicester, tel 07845 925740

Evolve Health & Fitness, martial arts classes for 4yrs+, tel 01869 323337 Freestyle Martial Arts, easy, fun & safe martial arts for 5yrs+, Kidlington, tel 07876 340519

Freestyle Martial Arts, martial arts & life skills for 5yrs+, Bicester & Banbury, tel 0333 4567585

Jado Kuin Do Banbury & Bicester, family martial arts, suitable for 3yrs+, tel 07775 682494

Gymnastics and Trampoline

Children’s Community Choir, King’s Sutton, for children in years 5-8, tel 07884 366487

ECKA Bicester & Long Hanborough Karate/Kickboxing Club, classes for ages 7 yrs+, tel 07834 022463

Freestyle Martial Arts, weekly martial arts classes for 5yrs+, Deddington, tel 07801 547680

Wychwood Football Club, football coaching for 5yrs+, tel 07811 174733

Banbury Children’s Choir, a nonauditioning choir for boys & girls 7-15yrs, tel 07545 589975

ACA Coaching, after school football sessions for 5-11yrs, Carterton, tel 07845 925740

Freestyle Martial Arts, easy, fun & safe martial arts for 5yrs+, Witney, tel 07852 961675

Teddy Soccer Oxford, fantastic sports education programme for 2½-6yrs, Witney, tel 07800 890413

Music Groups

Cropredy Judo Club, judo classes for 5yrs+, tel 07585 119282

EP Gym Banbury, karate and mixed martial arts classes for kids, 5yrs+, tel 01295 266097

Soccer Life Football Academy, teaching football & life skills, 4-13yrs, Bicester, tel 07943 864169

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Bicester Hockey Club, hockey training for 5-16yrs, tel 07879 431007

Warrior’s Path Banbury, martial arts courses suitable for 14yrs+, tel 07882 290883

Jado Kuin Do Enstone, modern day martial art for the family, 6yrs+, tel 07534 407235 Kids Judo Class, Langford Village School, 5yrs+, Bicester, tel 07900 866423

Airplay, Allandale Youth Centre, after schools clubs for 5-10yrs+, Carterton, tel 07734 022413 Carterton Library, Code Club, 9-11yrs, Sat 10.30-12.00, free, tel 01993 841492 Carterton Methodist Church, Saturday Club, 6-11yrs, 1st Sat of every month,24pm, tel 01993 845322 Charlbury Community Centre, after school activity clubs for Y6-Y9, term time, tel 01608 811878 Combe After School Club, out of school childcare for children 3-11yrs, tel 01993 898813 Dashwood Out of School Club, After School Club, 3-6pm, 3-11yrs, term time, tel 07981 982215 Dashwood Out of School Club, Breakfast Club, 7.30-8.50am, 3-11yrs, term time, tel 07981 982215 Earlyworld Kids Breakfast & After School Club, ages 4-11yrs, Eynsham, tel 01865 881848 Hook Norton After School Club, 3.156pm, 5-11yr, tel 01608 730560

Sew Local, after school club for 8-10yrs, Witney, tel 07585 702269 Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Saturday Kids Club, 6-9yrs, once a month on Sat, tel 01993 810211 Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Nursery School, after school care, 0-12yrs, Witney, tel 01993 708822 Stonesfield Pre-School, after school clubs, tel 01993 898370 The Farmhouse Nursery School, breakfast & after-school clubs, Witney, tel 01993 700797 Vicky’s Holiday Club, holiday club for children aged 4-14yrs, Aston nr Witney, tel 07887 711454 Wade Gymnastics Club, after school classes for 5-16yrs, nr Banbury, tel 01295 710107 WED, Banbury Play Bus, Ambrosden, Army Garrison, 3.30-5pm, 5-11yrs, drop in, tel 07557 354763 Witney Library, Code Club, 9-13yrs, Mon 4-5pm, free, tel 01993 703659 Zoom, The Welcome Church, first Sun of the month, club for 4-11yrs, tel 01993 703210

Rugby and Mini Rugby Banbury Rugby Club, the region’s most go-ahead rugby club for boys & girls 5yrs+, tel 01295 266515 Bicester Rugby Union Football Club, rugby teams for 5yrs+, tel 01869 241993 Gosford All Blacks, U5s-U18s, tel 07968 707072 Rugbytots, Bicester, Kidlington, Kirtlington & Woodstock, 2-7yrs, tel 0345 313 1908 Rugbytots, fun rugby activities for children, 2-7yrs, Witney & Carterton, tel 0345 313 0782 Rugbytots, the world’s favourite rugby based play programme, 2-7yrs, Banbury, tel 0345 3130416 Rugbytots,world’s favourite rugby based play programme, 2-5yrs, Chipping Norton, tel 0345 3130286 Witney Rugby Football Club, minis and juniors, ages 3yrs+, tel 01993 771043

Swimming, Pool Sports Aqua Splash Swimming Academy, small group swim lessons for 4yrs+, Ambrosden, tel 07711 932308 Aquakids, beginner(w/carer), improver, advanced level swimming courses, Bicester, tel 07949 729384 Aquazone Swimming Lessons at Bicester

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Activities for School Age Children : Party Time!

The Pottery Place, Pottery Painting, Mosaics or Decopatch. Studio party packages, tel 01993 704234

Leisure Centre, all ages, tel 01869 253914 Banbury Swimming Club, Spiceball Leisure Centre, swimming for all ages&abilities

Face Painting, Make-over and Pamper Parties

Bicester Blue Fins Amateur Swimming Club,

Bicester Face Painting, face painting for all events and occasions, tel 07723 920218

Carterton Leisure Centre, Aquasplash reduced rate for under 16s on Fri eve, tel 01993 840933

Clickity-Clack Parties, pamper parties 6-12yrs, face painting, tel 07531 928075

Cotswold Swimming School, swimming lessons for children in Sibford and C.Norton, tel 07947 770294

Fey Faces, face painting and glitter tattoos for birthday parties, Carterton, tel 07971 651755

Kick n Splash, swimming lessons for 3yrs+, Bloxham & Broughton, tel 07827 916233

Happy Little Painty Faces, face painting and glittering parties for 6yrs+, tel 07933 401232

Puddle Ducks, swim academy classes for 4-10yrs in N. Leigh & Standlake,

Jamberry, Junior Manicure Party Packages, 4-16yrs, tel 07399 810862

tel 01666 577377

Lucy Locket’s Face Painting, fun, vibrant and unique designs for all events, tel 07581 031804

Active Parties Bardwell School, Hydrotherapy Pool, pool parties in school holidays, Bicester, tel 01869 242182

Pamper Parties Oxfordshire, princess parties 4-6yrs, pamper parties for 6yrs+, tel 01993 891218

Bicester Leisure Centre, pool, football, bowling, bouncy castle parties, tel 01869 253914

Sweet Treat Parties, all types of parties from pamper to character appearances, tel 07740 278838

Come To My Party, football parties, tel 07966 171702

Sweets & Treats Parties, spa party, Oxon, tel 07817 598585

Kidlington & Gosford LC, pool, soft play, football, bouncy castle parties, tel 01865 376368

The Boogie Team, ultimate pamper parties for children of all ages, Kidlington, tel 07969 119203

Little Wild Things, outdoor birthday parties from Feb to Nov, nr Enstone, tel 07855 625402

Music and Dance Parties Bumble B Roadshow, party dance routines with games,competitions,baloon modelling, tel 01295 268055

Muddy Feet woodland parties, Newbottle Wood nr K. Sutton, tel 07432 611008

Clickity-Clack Parties, music and dance parties, 2-12yrs, tel 07531 928075

Rebound Revolution Trampoline Park, birthday party packages, 5yrs+, Bicester, tel 01869 710410

Come To My Party, street dance, school disco and circus themed parties, tel 07966 171702

Rugbytots, rugby parties for 2-7yrs, Bicester, Kidlington, Kirtlington,Woodstock, tel 0345 313 1908

Jelly Disco, disco and themed parties for 1-11yrs, across Oxon, tel 01235 770428

The Wychwood Golf Club, birthday parties with driving range & mini golf, tel 01993 831841

Little Dancers, dance parties for boys & girls 3-6yrs, C.Norton, tel 07586 425135

Ready 2 Tumble, soft play hire and parties for 0-5yrs, Bicester, tel 07577 529016 Rugrats and Half Pints, themed parties, Banbury, tel 01295 250060 Stardust Bouncy Castles, indoor party packages, Witney, tel 07733 323791 Twinkle Stars, soft play hire, party packages, tel 07966 627256 Wyevale Garden Centre Bicester Avenue, children’s soft play area, party packages, tel 0844 2885174

Other Amazing Parties Aaron Williams Entertainer, children’s parties, tel 07795 578231 Bright Sparks Science, science birthday parties for 5-11yrs across Oxon, tel 01865 522775 Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, themed birthday packages for under 16s, tel 01608 644412 Clickity-Clack Parties, science,fairy,su perhero,pirate,princess themed parties, tel 07531 928075 Come To My Party, fairy, superhero, pirate, princess themed parties, Oxon, tel 07966 171702 Crocodiles of the World, parties at the UK‘s only crocodile zoo, Brize Norton, tel 01993 846353 Fairytale Farm, birthday parties in Jan-Feb and most evenings all year, tel 01608 238014 Jelly Disco, disco and themed parties for 1-11yrs, across Oxon, tel 01235 770428 Jelly Disco, UV & VIP parties for 8-16yrs, nightclub experience for 13-18yrs, tel 01235 770428 Magic Peter, Oxfordshire’s Magical Children’s Entertainer for 4yrs+, tel 07708 251312 Mess Around Oxfordshire, messy play parties, tel 07748 712582 Muddy Feet woodland parties, Newbottle Wood nr K. Sutton, tel 07432 611008

Toddler Sense, magical, mesmerizing and memorable parties, 2-5yrs, tel 07800 568040

Melody Music, birthday parties for 0-4yrs, Bicester and surroundings, tel 07963 215979

Wade Gymnastics Club, parties on Sundays w/ structured games & activities, 1yrs+, tel 01295 710107

Movers & Groovers, parties for 1-4yrs with a full entertainment show, Bicester, tel 07518 434710

Craft and Cookery Parties

The Just Party Company, dance and disco parties, Bicester, tel 07850 504715

Sweet Treat Parties, all types of parties from pamper to character appearances, tel 07740 278838

Toddler Sense, Rock and Roll party and Disco Space Party, 2-5yrs, tel 07800 568040

Sweets & Treats Parties, fairy, superhero, pirate, princess, themes parties,Oxon, tel 07817 598585

Twinkle Stars, music and dance parties, tel 07966 627256

Techno Ninjas, Minecraft parties, 7-14yrs, tel 01295 709594

Soft Play Parties

The Just Party Company, princess parties, themed parties, Bicester, tel 07850 504715

Clickity-Clack Parties, art parties, 6-12yrs, tel 07531 928075 Daisyroots Ceramics, pottery painting & crafts themed birthday parties, Witney, tel 01993 771617 Lisa Jayne Art Studio, a unique Art Party birthday experience for 5yrs+, tel 01869 350264 Mrs B’s Cookery Classes, cookery parties, tel 07971 427726 Sew Local, children’s sewing birthday parties for ages 7yrs+, Witney, tel 07585 702269 Smart Raspberry Cookery School, cookery parties for children aged 5yrs+, tel 0845 269 2665 The Bees Knees Pottery, birthday parties, 6yrs+, North Oxon, tel 07786 165171

Bicester Leisure Centre, megabounce bouncy castle parties, tel 01869 253914 Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, bouncy castle and pool inflatable parties, tel 01608 644412 Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, Party Mania, soft play parties, tel 01865 376368 Kinderkids Witney, soft play parties, private hire available if over 16 children, tel 01993 700125

Ride on Time Parties, push along ride-on toys, county wide, tel 07786 159552 Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Birthday Parties at SOFO, 5-9yrs, tel 01993 810211

Turpins Lodge Horse Riding School, children’s birthday party packages, H. Norton, tel 01608 737033 Valley Farm Equestrian Centre, pony themed party packages, nr Banbury, tel 01295 730576

Event Childcare and Entertainment Bumble ‘B’ Roadshow, children’s entertainment at wedding & other events, tel 01295 268055

Lemonjelly Childcare, mobile crèche and event childcare for 0-12yrs, Oxon, tel 07847 922483 Melody Music, available at kids zone at weddings and other events, tel 07963 215979 Ride on Time, wedding & other event packages for kids’ entertainment, tel 07786 159552 Tinies Oxfordshire, fun mobile crèches & event childcare across Oxon, tel 01295 256156

Bouncy Castles, Soft Play and Inflatables 1-2-3 bounce, bouncy castle hire for all occasions, Witney, tel 07776 327842 Funky Monkeys Bouncy Castle Hire, bouncy castles available to hire, Bloxham, tel 01295 720047 Jumping Jack’s Bouncy Castle Hire Banbury, Oxon, tel 07930 139210 Little Poppets Soft Play Hire, soft play packages for children 0-5yrs, Banbury, tel 07977 591040 Rock & Roll Soft Play, soft play hire for any occasion, Banbury & C. Norton, tel 07500 307931 Stardust Bouncy Castles, Witney, tel 07733 323791 Sunshine Soft Play, soft play and bouncy castle hire, Oxon, tel 07773 554778 Twinkle Stars, soft play hire, tel 07966 627256

Holiday Schemes and Activities ACA Coaching, football coaching, half term and summer camps, Bicester, tel 07845 925740 Activate Camps, multi-sport & activity holiday camps, ages 5-16yrs, Bloxham, tel 01785 711572 Active Adventure @ Box Hill, orienteering, bush-craft & water sports, 6-16yrs, tel 01865 594325 Active Adventure@Blenheim Palace, orienteering, bush-craft&water sports, 6-16yrs, tel 01865 594325 Aquakids, holiday swimming courses in Bicester, tel 07949 729384 Banbury Tennis Academy, Easter and summer tennis camps for 4-6yrs, tel 07533 523026 Bartholomew Sports Centre, half term & school holiday activities for 8-16yrs, tel 01865 731090 Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa, Summer Junior Camps, 5-12yrs, tel 01869 241204 Bicester Tennis Club, fun, interactive summer camps, 5-18yrs, tel 07938 145736 Bizzy Bags, Banbury Museum, craft activities for 6yrs+ during school holidays, tel 01295 753752 Bright Sparks Science, holidays camps for children aged 5-11yrs, Woodstock, tel 01865 522775 Camp Action, Bicester’s most diverse Holiday Camp for boys & girls 4-16yrs, tel 01869 393216 Camp Adventure at Bicester Leisure Centre, 5½-11 yrs, tel 01869 253914

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Holiday Schemes Camp Adventure at Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, 5-12 yrs, tel 01865 376368

Open Afternoons, every Wed in holidays, tel 01993 810211

Camp Adventure at Spiceball Leisure Centre, 5-12 yrs, Banbury, tel 01295 257522

Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Holiday Kids Club, 6-9yrs, regularly on holidays, tel 01993 810211

Camp Energy, original activity providers for children aged 4-14yrs, C. Norton, tel 01869 352000

Star Strike Football, football holiday clubs & soccer schools for Y2-Y6 in OX15, tel 07775 687682

Carrick Cameron Languages, themed language days in Easter and summer holidays, tel 07799 166859

Stonesfield Pre-School, holiday clubs, tel 01993 898370

Carterton Leisure Centre, half term & school holiday activities, tel 01993 840933 Charlbury Community Centre, school holiday clubs, tel 01608 811878 Chipping Norton Leisure Centre, holiday activities, tel 01608 644412 Dashwood Out of School Club, Holiday Club, 3-11yrs, tel 07981 982215

Techno Ninjas, holiday clubs in Banbury, 7-14yrs, tel 01295 709594 The Pony Club, Bicester & Warden Hill, summer holidays camps, tel 07710 653994 The Pony Club, Heythrop, summer holiday camps, tel 01608 684780 The Wychwood Golf Club, summer camps, tel 01993 831841

East Street Early Years, 5-11yrs, school holiday play scheme, Banbury, tel 01295 257100

Turpins Lodge Horse Riding School, half term and holiday sessions, H. Norton, tel 01608 737033

Excel Tennis Academy, tennis holiday camps @ school holidays for 4-16yrs, Witney, tel 07734 059769

Wade Gymnastics Club, holiday gymnastics for 5yrs+, nr Banbury, tel 01295 710107

Forest School Fun & Under the Trees, holiday activities in Cassington, tel 07786 041381

Wendlebury Gate Stables, pony care fun days, half term&school holidays, 4-12yrs, tel 01869 252224

Hobby Horse Children’s Centre Holiday Playscheme, 4yrs - 10yrs 11mths, tel 01295 250687

Windrush Leisure Centre, holiday club, tel 01993 202020

Ignite Sport UK, fun, themed, school holiday clubs, ages 4-12yrs, across Oxon, tel 01869 220890 Jamie Cassidy Soccer Schools, holiday football courses for children, Bicester, tel 07429 581376

Wychwood Tennis Club, Easter and summer holiday tennis camps for 4-17yrs, tel 07870 169215 Yellow Submarine, holiday club for 1118yrs with learning disabilities & autism, tel 01993 357020

Jessie’s Art Shed, holiday workshops for 4-13yrs in and around Standlake, tel 01865 300173

Yellow Submarine, residential holidays for 11-18yrs with learning disabilities, tel 01993 357020

Just Camps Banbury, kids holiday camps for boys & girls aged 4-12yrs, tel 07716 926147

Children’s Farms, Zoos and Wildlife Centres

Kirtlington Golf Club, Summer Camps and School Holiday Offers, 5-17yrs, tel 01869 351133 Lisa Jayne Art Studio, art holiday courses for children 5yrs+ in Bletchingdon, tel 01869 350264 Little Wild Things, outdoor Holiday Adventures in school holidays, nr Enstone, tel 07855 625402

Cogges Manor Farm, family friendly historic farmyard, animal feeding, Witney, tel 01993 772602 Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, a great family day out, Burford, tel 01993 823006 Crocodiles of the World, the UK‘s only crocodile zoo, Carterton, tel 01993 846353

Magpies Holiday Club, Edward Feild Primary School, 3-11yrs, Kidlington, tel 01865 841119

Fairytale Farm, a sensory & learning wonderland for all the family, tel 01608 238014

Mrs B‘s Cookery Classes, 2-18yrs, term time & holiday classes, OX18, OX28, tel 07971 427726 Muddy Explorers Holiday Club, woodland based hol. club for 5-12yrs, Evenly Wood, tel 07432 611008 Oxford & Bletchington Nondescripts, half term and holiday cricket courses, tel 07785 351263 Rainbows Day Nursery, holiday club for children aged 5-12yrs, tel 01295 269600 Sew Local, school holiday sewing club and sewing classes for 8-16yrs, Witney, tel 07585 702269 Soccer Life Football Academy, holiday camps, 4-13yrs, Bicester, tel 07943 864169 Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Family

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Woodstock Gymnastics Club, gymnastics camp for 5yrs+, tel 07855 324417

Waterfowl Sanctuary & Children‘s Farm, Wigginton Heath nr. Hook Norton, Banbury, tel 01608 730252 *****************************************

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July July 1st - 31st The Beach at Frosts Garden Centre, Millets Farm July 1st - 31st - Mechanical Circus Exhibition - Banbury Museum July 1st - 31st - Wonderland Exhibition: A wander through the world of Alice, The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock July 1st - 31st - Family Explorers Summer Strolls, Stowe July 5th - Fun Family Ferret Racing Evening, Stratton Audley July 5th – Play & Activity, Wood Farm, Oxford July 5th - 7th - Cornbury Music Festival, Great Tew July 6th - 31st - Summer Fun Trails, Water Perry Gardens near Wheatley July 6th - Alice’s Picnic Afternoon, Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford July 6th - Eynsham Carnival, Queen Elizabeth Playing Fields, Eynsham July 6th - Play & Activity, Wheatley & Holton, Holton Playing fields July 6th - Battle Proms Picnic Concert, Blenheim Palace July 7th - Blenheim Palace Summer Foraging Courses, Blenheim Palace (back entrance) July 7th - Open Day - Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland, Faringdon July 7th - Free vintage bus rides, Oxford Bus Museum July 7th – Cowley Road Carnival 2019, Oxford July 7th – Lost in the Library, Cornerstone Arts Centre July 7th – Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot July 8th - Ley Lines Walk, Upton House July 11th – Pirates of the Curry Bean, The Theatre Chipping Norton July 12th – Spontaneous Potter, The Theatre Chipping Norton July 13th - Play & Activity, Lambrick Way, South Abingdon July 16th - Toddler Tuesday: Sleeping Beauty, Stowe July 16th - Mini Rockers Music Club, Banbury Museum July 17th – Urban Oasis Week - Using your senses - Under 5s, The Botanic Garden, Oxford July 17th - 31st - Millets Maize Maze, Millets Farm July 20th - Play & Activity, Rose Hill Recreation Ground, Oxford July 20th - Summer story time, Upton House July 20th – Wildlife Discovery Day, Letcombe Valley Nature Reserve, Wantage July 20th – Urban Oasis Picnic Afternoon, The Botanic Garden, Oxford July 20th – One giant leap, Oxford University Museum of Natural History July 20th - 21st Meet the Aliens Sci-Fi Weekend at Fairytale Farm July 20th - 21st – Riverside Festival, Charlbury July 21st - Combe Mill in Steam, Blenheim Palace Sawmill July 21st - Blenheim Palace Summer Foraging Courses, Blenheim Palace ce)

July 21st - Open Day - Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland, Faringdon July 21st - Free vintage bus rides, Oxford Bus Museum July 22nd - 26th - Greatest Show Holiday Club, St Edburg’s School, Bicester July 22nd - 26th - Minecraft Camps, Banbury July 22nd - 26th - Premier Tennis Summer Camps, The Dragon School, Oxford July 22nd - 26th- Excel Tennis Academy - Summer Holiday Tennis Coaching Courses, Witney July 24th - Make a bug house, Combe Mil, Witney July 24th - Wildlife Wednesdays - Upton House July 24th – 26th – Teddy Bears Picnic, Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm July 25th - 31st- - Fairytale Festival 2019, Fairytale Farm July 25th - 31st -- Walking with Alpacas, Fairytale Farm July 25th - Play & Activity Day - People’s Park Banbury July 25th - 26th - ACA Multi Sports Camp, Launton CE Primary School July 25th - 26th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, Eynsham Primary School July 25th - 26th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, St John’s School, Carterton July 25th - 26th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, St Kenelms School, Minster Lovell (Goal Keeping) July 26th - Play & Activity Day, Oxford Rd Playing Fields, Eynsham July 27th - Play & Activity Day, Dalton Barracks, Abingdon July 27th – Murder Mystery Steam Supper, Chinnor and Prince Risborough Railway, Chinnor July 29th - Monday Meditation, Upton House July 29th - Summer Holiday Classes - Clay Creatures, Mill Arts Centre July 29th - 31st - Greatest Show Holiday Club, Emmanuel Church, Bicester July 29th - 31st - Greatest Show Holiday Club, Longfields, Bicester July 29th - August 1st -Premier Soccer Summer courses, Henry Box School, Witney July 29th - August 1st -Premier Soccer Summer courses, John Mason School, Abingdon July 29th - August 2nd- Premier Tennis Summer Camps, The Dragon School, Oxford July 29th - August 2nd - Jamie Cassidy Soccer Schools Summer Football Camps, Longfields Primary School July 29th - August 2nd - Minecraft Camps, Banbury July 29th - August 2nd - Excel Tennis Academy - Summer Holiday Tennis Coaching Courses, Standlake July 29th - August 2nd- Stagecoach Banbury Summer Workshop, Blessed George Napier School July 29th - August 2nd- Summer Holiday Classes - A play in a week, Mill Art Centre, Banbury July 29th - August 2nd - Holiday Club, Wallingford Baptist Church

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What’s on - Local Events July 29th - August 9th – Camp Wilderness, Blenheim Estate, Blenheim Palace July 30th - Summer Holiday Classes Fantastical Drama, Mill Arts Centre July 30th – Tea party surprise TOM-ART, The Oxfordshire Museum July 30th- 31st – Objects and us, Oxford University Museum of Natural History July 30th - 31st - Greatest Show Holiday Club, King’s Meadow School, Bicester July 31st - Summer Holiday Classes Creative Dance, Mill Arts Centre July 31st – Wicked Wednesdays – Ivar the Boneless and Friends, The Oxfordshire Museum July 31st - Make a pot and plant some cress, Combe Mil, Witney July 31st - Wildlife Wednesdays - Upton House

August August 1st - Witney Play and Activity Day, Witney August 1st – Sun Sculptures, Mill Arts Centre, Banbury August 1st – Fly Fantasia, TOM-ART, The Oxfordshire Museum August 1st - Give it a go - Peg Loom Weaving, Upton House August 1st-2nd - Greatest Show Holiday Club, Emmanuel Church, Bicester August 1st-2nd - Greatest Show Holiday Club, King’s Meadow School, Bicester August 1st-2nd - Greatest Show Holiday Club, Longfields, Bicester August 1st-4th – BBC Countryfile Live, Blenheim Palace August 1st- 31st - Summer Fun Trails, Water Perry Gardens near Wheatley August 1st- 31st – Geocache Treasure Hunt, Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay August 1st - 31st The Beach at Frosts Garden Centre, Millets Farm August 1st - 31st - Mechanical Circus Exhibition - Banbury Museum August 1st - 31st - Wonderland Exhibition: A wander through the world of Alice, The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock August 1st - 31st - Family Explorers Summer Strolls, Stowe August 1st - 31st - Millets Maize Maze, Millets Farm August 1st - 31st - Fairytale Festival 2019, Fairytale Farm August 1st - 31st - Walking with Alpacas, Fairytale Farm August 1st - 31st – Rhino Month, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th, 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4, Canons Ashby House August 2nd – Play & Activity, Faringdon August 2nd – Music Mayhem, Mill Arts Centre, Banbury August 3rd – Autism Friendly Opening 9am- 10am, Oxford University Museum of Natural History August 4th - Open Day - Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland, Faringdon August 4th - Free vintage bus rides, Oxford Bus Museum August 4th – 6th – Excel Tennis Academy Multi- Sports courses, Bartholomew School, Witney August 5th - 8th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, St John’s School, Carterton

August 5th - 8th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, St Kenelms School, Minster Lovell (Football) August 5th - 9th - Jamie Cassidy Soccer Schools Summer Football Camps, Longfields Primary School August 5th - 9th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, Eynsham Primary School August 5th - 9th - Premier Tennis Summer Camps, The Dragon School, Oxford August 6th - Summer story time, Upton House August 6th – Cheshire Cat Camouflage, TOM-ART, The Oxfordshire Museum August 7th - Draw a picture of Combe Mill, Combe Mill, Witney August 7th – Wicked Wednesdays – Iron Age Mystery and Magic, The Oxfordshire Museum August 7th,14th ,21st & 28th - Wildlife Wednesdays - Upton House August 8th – Get ahead, get a hat, TOMART, The Oxfordshire Museum August 8th – 10th – Fairport Convention, Cropredy August 9th - The Comedy of Errors, Millets Farm August 11th - Alice in Wonderland, Canons Ashby House August 12th - Monday Meditation, Upton House August 12th - 15th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, Henry Box School, Witney August 12th - 15th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, Rush Common School, Abingdon August 12th - 15th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, Chipping Norton School, Chipping Norton August 12th - 16th - Premier Tennis Summer Camps, The Dragon School, Oxford August 12th - 16th - Premier Tennis Summer Camps, Wantage Tennis Club, Wantage August 12th - 16th - Jamie Cassidy Soccer Schools Summer Football Camps, Longfields Primary School August 12th - 16th - Excel Tennis Academy - Summer Holiday Tennis Coaching Courses, Standlake August 13th - Down the rabbit hole, TOM-ART, The Oxfordshire Museum August 13th-15th – Teddy Bears Picnic, Sprouts Play Barn, Millets Farm August 14th – Wicked Wednesdays – Teeth Detectives, The Oxfordshire Museum August 14th - Make a tree medal or necklace, Combe Mill, Witney August 15th – Lions v Unicorns, TOMART, The Oxfordshire Museum August 15th – Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Abingdon August 16th - Wind in the Willows, Upton House August 16th – Brick Jam! Banbury Museum August 16th– Send a Message SOS, Oxford University Museum of Natural History August 17th- Bat Walk, Hill End Outdoor Education Centre, Farmoor August 18th - Combe Mill in Steam, Blenheim Palace Sawmill August 18th - Free vintage bus rides, Oxford Bus Museum August 18th – Family Cycling Day,

Blenheim Palace August 19th - 22nd -Premier Soccer Summer courses, John Mason School, Abingdon (Multi Sports) August 19th - 22nd -Premier Soccer Summer courses, St John’s School, Carterton August 19th - 22nd -Premier Soccer Summer courses, St Kenelms School, Minster Lovell (Multi Sports) August 19th - 23rd - Jamie Cassidy Soccer Schools Summer Football Camps, Longfields Primary School August 20th – Play & Activity, Princess Diana Park, Banbury August 20th – Tree Climbing, Earth Trust, Abingdon August 20th – Once upon a time along the river, TOM-ART crafty drop-ins, The Oxfordshire Museum August 20th – 22nd Summer Day Camp, Wychwood Project, Ascott-underWychwood August 21st - Much Ado About Nothing with Festival Players, Cogges Manor Farm August 21st - Make a Knex model of the Mill, Combe Mill, Witney August 21st – Wicked Wednesdays – Experiments! The Oxfordshire Museum August 22nd – Fabulous Flamingos, TOM-ART crafty drop-ins, The Oxfordshire Museum August 26th - Monday Meditation, Upton House August 23rd - Bat Walk and Talk, Upton House August 24th – Diesel Railcar Ramblers, Chinnor and Prince Risborough Railway, Chinnor August 25th – 26th – Spirit of the 1940 s, Chinnor and Prince Risborough Railway, Chinnor August 26th - Over the Hill Festival, Cogges Manor Farm August 27th - Summer story time, Upton House August 27th – I’m late, I’m late, TOMART crafty drop-ins, The Oxfordshire Museum August 27th - 29th -My Wild Story, Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre August 27th - 30th - Jamie Cassidy Soccer Schools Summer Football Camps, Longfields Primary School August 27th - 30th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, Eynsham Primary School August 27th - 30th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, Henry Box School, Witney August 27th - 30th -Premier Soccer Summer courses, John Mason School, Abingdon August 28th - Do the Millie trail and make a Millie mask, Combe Mill, Witney August 28th - 29th Mister Magnolia, Millets Farm August 28th – Wicked Wednesdays – Poo from the past, The Oxfordshire Museum August 28th – Walk for Young Dementia UK, Blenheim Palace August 29th – Mammoths, Dodos and Dinosaurs, TOM-ART, The Oxfordshire Museum August 30th – 31st – Sprout Festival, Sprouts Play Farm, Millets Farm August 30th- 31st – Elementary, Oxford University Museum of Natural History August 31st – Play & Activity, RAF Benson

August 31st – Big Diesel Saturday, Chinnor and Prince Risborough Railway, Chinnor

September September 1st - Free vintage bus rides, Oxford Bus Museum September 1st - Blenheim Palace Summer Foraging Courses, Blenheim Palace (back entrance) September 1st -2nd - Fairytale Festival 2019, Fairytale Farm September 1st -2nd - Walking with Alpacas, Fairytale Farm September 1st - 3rd - Millets Maize Maze, Millets Farm September 1st - 8th - Wonderland Exhibition: A wander through the world of Alice, The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock September 1st - 7th - Mechanical Circus Exhibition - Banbury Museum September 1st- 20th - Harvest Season, Canons Ashby House September 7th – 8th - Millets Maize Maze, Millets Farm September 7th – Murder Mystery Steam Supper, Chinnor and Prince Risborough Railway, Chinnor September 14th - 15th - Oxford Mud Kids, Great Tew Estate September 15th - Combe Mill in Steam, Combe Mill, Witney September 22nd – The great St. Trinians Treasure hunt, Chinnor and Prince Risborough Railway, Chinnor September 28th – The Pirate Cruncher, Cornerstone Arts, Didcot

October October 1st-20th - Halloween Bat Trail, Canons Ashby House October 3rd - Give it a go - ceramics, Upton House October 5th – Autism Friendly Opening 9am- 10am, Oxford University Museum of Natural History October 5th - 6th - Apple Weekend, Waterperry Gardens October 5th – 6th – Millets Mini Makers, Millets Farm October 6th - Forest School, Upton House October 12th - Illuminated evenings at Fairytale Farm October 19th - 31st - The Great Pumpkin Hunt, Waterperry Gardens October 24th - Ghost Stories with Bill Spectre, Cogges Manor Farm October 26th – Basil Brush Family Show, Cornerstone Arts, Didcot October 26th – 31st – Halloween Half Term Activities, Millets Farm October 26th - 31st - Family- friendly Halloween, Fairytale Farm October 26th - 3rd November, Autumn half term activities, Upton House October 26th - 3rd November, Autumn half term activities, Blenheim Palace October 30th-31st - Free vintage bus rides, Oxford Bus Museum

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The Summer Reading Challenge heads to space This summer, The Reading Agency and libraries will be taking children across England, Scotland and Wales on a journey into space. Inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Space Chase will take young readers on an out-of-thisworld adventure with our super space family, The Rockets.

The Challenge touches down in libraries across the UK this summer and features bespoke artwork from top children’s illustrator Adam Stower.

The Summer Reading Challenge is an annual event aimed at 4-11 year olds. Children are encouraged to read six books of their choice during the summer holidays with collectable incentives and rewards, plus a certificate and medal for every child who completes the challenge. There are also a range of competitions open throughout the summer on the Summer Reading Challenge website. Children can sign up for the Challenge at their local library at the start of the summer holidays– and it is completely free.

This year is also the 20th anniversary of the Summer Reading Challenge.This year the challenge starts on Saturday 13th July. www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

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