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Hello & welcome

...to the Spring edition of Toddle About!

Ah, spring! You can’t beat it. Finally, we can throw off the shackles of winter as the days get longer and the sun gets warmer; the lambs start bleating and the blossoms bloom. And Toddle About is here to let you know what’s going on so you can make the most of it! There are LOADS of things going on for 0 - 5s in Buckinghamshire over the coming months. Check out our Daily Activity Planner from page 33 for your choice of hundreds of groups and classes to attend and don’t miss any of the amazing events being advertised in this issue - from meeting Thomas the Tank Engine (p.14) and camping at family festivals (p.15 & 22) to discovering all sorts of animals (p.9) and award-winning indoor play centres for the inevitable rainy days (p.18 & 20). You also have the chance to win a family seaside holiday with Haven on page 19 and Annabel Karmel’s latest recipe book on page 7.

Contents What’s New?

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Annabel Karmel Competition 7 Dancebox Studios Show

Bucks Baby & Toddler Show 10 Shop About

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Tribal Hearts Festival

Toddle Models

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Using Play to Heal

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Wh at ‘s N ew ?

What’s new for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Milton Keynes & Buckinghamshire area

Milton Keynes Area Even More Entertainment Shows in

New Mums Meet Mondays at Rugrats

Following news about the closure of some local children’s centres, Rugrats and Halfpints Children’s Activity Centre in Banbury has launched new sessions on Monday mornings, 9:30 - 11:30am, for newborns to pre-walkers (£1 per child) to give mothers somewhere else they can meet. The centre provides weighing facilities and toys, alongside specialised sensory and soft play equipment designed for young children. The centre hopes to run more sessions for other age groups soon. Find out more at www.rugratsandhalfpints.com. P.18

Cha Char Chimps has two brand new music shows in North Milton Keynes: Middleton and Sherington. Award-winning interactive musical fun with props and puppets for pre-schoolers. Adults are encouraged to catch up with friends during the show and enjoy a drink and piece of delicious cake! No need to book, pay as you go (£4.50) or via PayPal on web site www.ccchimps.com. They also ente rtain & provide catering for kids parties! P.35

Baby and Kids Nearly New Sale

The popular Baby and Kids Nearly New Sale is back at Old Stratford Community Hall, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes on Sunday 15th May at 10:30am - 12:30pm. With around 30 tables selling all sorts of pre-loved baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment, there will be plenty of lovely things to buy at amazing prices. If you’re looking to pick up some bargains, admission is just £1.50 (kids free). For more info, visit www.fb.com/kidsnearlynewsales. P.12

Calling all Super Hero Babies!

Baby Sensory and Tommy’s have teamed up again to run a special fundraising Sensathon in June 2016. Little ones are sponsored to complete a exciting superhero themed mission in class and defeat the evil Saby Bens ory! Dressing up as their favourite character s all to raise money for a fantastic cause and helping to save babies lives through Tommy’s incredible work. For more information, to part icipate and to find your nearest class please chec k out www.babysensory.com. P.39

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Helping Disadvantaged Children in Africa

Usborne Books at Home have teamed up with School Aid to provide books for disadvantaged schools and communities in Africa. Through community book pledges, sponsored reads and book parties, Independent Usborne Organisers in Dionne Lakey’s team around the country are making a difference. This is in association with School Aid, who collect and send educational resources directly to schools in need. Join Dionne’s team or hold a book party this season to help. Contact 07975 817167 for more info see advert on P.22 or visit org.usbornebooksathome.co.uk/dionnelakey.

New Venue for Sing and Sign MK

Sing and Sign are excited to announce a new Stage 1 Class will be starting at Safari MK on Mondays at r existing, popular thei to 10 – 11am in addition also have a new class y The s. clas ning mor day Mon ary from 2 - 3pm. Libr tral Cen nes at Milton Key on 07792 807596 ails det Contact Molly for more mk@gmail.com. sign and Sing or 377 415 / 01908 P.4 k. co.u www.singandsign. icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

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Free Photo Shoots for Newborns

Are you or someone you know due a baby in May? Juniper Green Photography are looking for a handful of newborn models to show off some new props and accessories. In return for their time the babies will receive a complimentary photography session, plus a selection of prints and digital images from the session. The babies must be between 7 and 10 days old at the time of the session and happy for their photos to be used for promotional purposes. Limited spaces available - to register your interest, visit www.junipergreenphotography.co.uk/babies. P.16

Upcoming NCT Nearly New Sales Don’t spend more than you have to on baby equipment, children’s clothes and toys bag a bargain at your local NCT Nearly New Sale:

Aylesbury: 25th June 11:30 - 13:00 at The Grange School, Wendover Way, HP21 7NH. (11am entry for members). Contact: Melissa on nns.aylesbury@nct.org.uk Milton Keynes: 25th June 13:00 - 14:30 at The Ridgeway Centre, Featherstone Rd, Wolverton Mill South, MK12 5TH (12:45 entry for members). £1.50 entry. Contact: mknctsale@gmail.com More info at www.nct.org.uk

More Milton Keynes Area... l SwimKidz Launch at New MK PooBuck s

SwimKidz North are launching new Baby beginner classes in Central Milton Keynes at the Holiday Inn pool on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. To celebrate, they are offering a great - get 5 introductory offer for new customers al price £60) (norm £50 just for es class of s week h £8.99 when plus get a FREE Happy Nappy wort book, contact you sign up. For more info, and to k or visit .co.u kidz swim les@ gogg Shelley on www.swimkidz.co.uk. P.39

ere Water Babies Lessons Back in Hazlem

Water Babies are pleased to announce that they are swimming during the week again at Cedar Park School, Hazlemere (HP15 7EF). Spaces are available on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Classes are also available mbe, across Buckinghamshire, in High Wyco sbury, Ayle eld, onsfi Aylesbury, Marlow, Beac n Keynes. For Milto and am ingh Buck r, dove Wen e call more infor or to book your space pleas ies.co.uk. P.2 01869 325499 or visit www.waterbab

New Aquabumpz Classes

Swimkidz South Bucks are excited to announce new Aquabumpz classes and wee kend baby and toddler sessions in Beaconsfie ld. New Aquabumpz courses are commencing in Wendover on Monday evenings at 6.15pm. A three week introductory trial course will start on the 11th April at a reduced price and after that 5 week courses will run at the pool. Swimkidz also has brand new Sunday classes in Beaconsfield for babies and todd lers between 9 - 12am. To find out more email southbu cks@swimkidz.co.uk. www.swimkidz.co.uk. P.43

s Musical Minis Buckinghamshire Win Year Franchisee of the

Award-winning children’s music and singing franchise Musical Minis have named Leena Thakker, owner of Musical Minis Oxfordshire, Bucks Franchisee and Northants as their ‘Outstanding e is ramm prog s Mini of the Year’. The Musical itive cogn ren’s child help to ned desig and development, including their language . Leena coordination, through music and song after bought her Oxford franchise in 2009 attended discovering Musical Minis when she a. Leena with her own children Anya and Alain 5 classes and ire rdsh Oxfo in es now runs 17 class Tingewick, in Buckinghamshire in Buckingham, y Stratford. Loughton Lodge, Winslow and Ston o.uk. P.36 Find out more at www.musicalminis.c

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Any Room The Safest Way to Fragrance

Castle Ashby Craft & Design Show

Candles represent a distinct hazard when there are little children around, but Scentsy sell total peace of mind with their safe and cost effective, EU No wick, no flame Approved fragrance system. fragrances to wax 80 - no danger! With over n of essential oils, ctio sele e hug a and from choose d-crafted han l utifu bea y they also sell man any interior. Find out suit to igns des with s mer war ity.scentsy.co.uk. P.23 more at www.tranquildefin

The annual Craft & Design Show at Castle Ashby is back on Sunday 29th & Bank Holiday Monday 30th May. The show offers traditional skills and contemporary design-led crafts from the country’s leading makers in wood, art, leather, textiles and more. Enjoy dramatic displays of falconry, traditional Punch & Judy shows, have a go at croquet (over 10’s only), enjoy a ride on a traditional carousel and visit the animals in the gardens. Usual garden charges apply: adults: £5.50, concession/over 12: £5. Under 12 free, Family (2+2): £18. No additional charge for the show or displays. Free Parking. Open from 10am. www.palladianevents.co.uk. P.9

NEW Family Festival in Bucks: 12th-14th August 2016.

Big Camp is Bigger Than Ever

Another exclusive location has been revealed for this year’s Big Camp in the gardens at National Trust Stowe on 15-18 July. It’ll be two er, nights of the best staycation in Bucks this summ e pitching in the Grecian Valley. Night and daytim so and sports , walks nature ing activities includ much family fun! Make memories with your family on holiday they’ll never forget. Tickets: £40.50 Adult; £16.50 Child; weekend admission included in price. Booking is essential, for info check out nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe.

Meet Thomas the Tank Engine

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre hold special Steaming Days every Sunday, and also on Wednesdays during the school holidays. On a Steaming Day you can go for a trip in a real steam engine, and you can also have a ride on their miniature steam railway! They also have a fabulous exhibition hall and visitor centre with cafe, shop and more trains to enjoy. On July 2nd & 3rd Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to visit! To book tickets, visit www.bucksrailcentre.org or call 01296 655720 for more information. P.14 6 April-June 2016 Toddle About

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To be held at Green Park, Aston Clinton in Bucks, the Tribal Hearts Festival combines many elements of natural living with family life, aiming to support parents in raising a happy, healthy tribe and creating a peaceful home. Like every good festival there will be great live music, food, camping and plenty of fun, but with the added benefit of being able to take something away of value to you and your children. Visit the Tribal Hearts Festival facebook page for regular updat es or go to www.tribalheartsfestival.co.uk. P.22

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World Penguin Day: April 24th 201 Penguin keepers will be providing a range of fun activities to help raise awareness for Humboldt Penguin Conservation in support of Sphenisco. There will be extra Penguin talks and feeds as well other competitions and activities.

Scruffs Dog Show: May 14th 2016

This fun dog show is a great day out with your pampered pooch – Cotswold Wildlife Park is a very dog friendly attraction. For the 3rd year running, all entry money will go to the charity Dogs for Good. The dog . Normal show classes cost £2 per dog per class ies. Park admission appl P.9 www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk.

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Enter online bit.ly/tacompetitions/ It’s time to dig out your aprons, roll up your sleeves and get your mini Masterchefs baking! From indulgent cupcakes to hearty homemade teas, there’s so much fun to be had when you cook together as a family. If you’re really competitive, then why not host a bake-off style competition to see who will be crowned King or Queen of the kitchen?

If this sounds right up your street, then all you need is a copy of Annabel Karmel’s My Favourite Recipes - a unique stand-up flip over cookbook containing over 50 brilliant recipes that everyone will love. With step by step instructions and easy tasks such as weighing, whisking, mixing and rolling, kids of all ages can get stuck in. Competition ends Sun 22nd May 2016. For more information about Annabel, please visit www.annabelkarmel.com annabelkarmeluk

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So… we’re finally here… onstage at The Venue Theatre, ready to dazzle the audience in Dancebox Studios’ fabulous Decadance! In this final installment of our glitzy journey to the stage our gorgeous little dancer Jasmine and her friends are going to give us a little peek backstage, and at what’s been going on in the final run up to the show. As you can see in the pictures, it’s been a busy few weeks here at Dancebox! It’s also been a very exciting few weeks for Jasmine and all of our little dancers (well… all our dancers in fact… adults included!), as they pulled on their costumes for the first time, ready for our professional photoshoot! Three weeks before the show Dancebox Studios was turned into a professional photographic studio and we had a magical day posing and smiling for the camera! As well as being a lot of fun, it means that every dancer, parent and doting grandparent can have a beautiful picture as a reminder of the wonderful early years. Once the photoshoot was out of the way it was full steam ahead to the show! The last weeks were packed with extra weekend rehearsals to make sure that every single dancer felt happy, confident and perfectly ready to dazzle our sell-out audience! And then… it was time to head to the theatre! There was a hum of excitement as everyone arrived at stagedoor, clutching their costumes and bags, ready to be signed in and handed into the excellent care of their chaperones… and then it was time for the very first stage rehearsal… and, well… the look on their faces as they stepped onto the stage for the first time was just magical! Now it was time for the hard work to begin, putting into practice all of those new skills that they’d all been working so hard on in the studio. They

practiced their technique, they perfected their spacing, they learned about how to behave so that they stayed safe in the theatre, they saw the lights, the stage smoke, they heard the music… and they were amazing! We couldn’t have been more proud. Now, all that remains is for them to beam those smiles out into the audience as they enjoy every second that they’ve rehearsed so hard for… and to show off those tutus that they’re all so proud of!

If you think that your child would love the sparkly, glitzy opportunity to leap onstage with Dancebox Studios in a future production, then contact us today to sign up for your no-obligation trial class. Call today on 01908 699 503 or email us at hello@danceboxstudios.co.uk

By Tom Linecar-Boulton, Head of Ballet at Dancebox Studios in Milton Keynes. As the #1 destination for dance in Milton Keynes, Dancebox Studios offers comprehensive, structured training from ages 2 – 18, as well as full-time vocational dance courses. We also have an extensive range of adult dance and fitness classes… so why not get involved too?! 8 April-June 2016 Toddle About

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12th – 14th august 2016 Imagine a festival with a difference - a retreat where families come together as one big tribe for a moment in time. A home where hearts beat in time with the earth, hands reach out to connect with one another, and our words meet little ears with compassion to nurture. Tribal Hearts Festival brings natural living and family life together with workshops, children’s activities, stalls and entertainment and will take place on 12th – 14th August 2016 at Green Park in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire.

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The programme is jam-packed with loads of fun activities. Family workshops include Mindful Parenting, Nutrition, Empowered Birth, Yoga and opportunities to make something to take home, such as a natural skincare product. Headlining the workshops is parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith, author of ‘The Gentle Parenting Book’, co-founder of The Gentle Parenting Website and mother of four. Sarah will provide an introduction to gentle parenting for beginners and deeper insight for those who are already committed to this approach.

Green Park’s beautiful fields and woodland will be transformed into a wild wonderland bursting with surprises, enchantment and love. Captivating the natural beauty of the site and weaving magic through every branch, footpath and tipi. With space for children to run free and reconnect with nature, nooks and crannies to discover, an enchanted tree and a natural playground to explore, their curiosity will be unlocked and Mother Nature will be their teacher.

There is even more for the wee wild ones, with children’s activities catering for a range of ages, including Bushcraft and Wilderness Skills, Tribal Crafts, Woodland Playgroup, Baby Signing, Storytelling and Imaginary play. There will also be a memorable and fun pyjama party around the campfire! All workshops are included in the ticket price so you can make the most of what the festival has to offer, but if you would rather relax in the sun with an ice cream and live music, that’s covered too! Delicious food will be available and different dietary requirements will all be catered for, including vegan and gluten free.

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Giving the Gift of Happiness Festival organiser Vanessa Howe has studied child development and this became a real passion of hers when she had her own daughter two years ago. She started the event because she had been to several festivals and felt there was something missing for this audience. She said, “I wanted to help parents give children the gift of happiness, self-confidence, emotional wellbeing, compassion and responsibility. By choosing these workshops I hope to inspire and support visitors to the festival in creating a peaceful home where children are respected. Child-led play, nature and shared enjoyment of the festival will be a chance to reconnect with one another whilst giving children valuable learning opportunities.”

Nourish your soul and make memories of the heart this summer by booking tickets now. ticket Prices: Day Tickets: Adults: £30, Child: £15 Weekend Camping rates are Adults: £55, Child: £25 (under 2½ yrs FREE) Parking: £10 per vehicle

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Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners

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Thank you to everyone who entered the New Year Toddle Models competition, sponsored by North Hayne Farm Cottages. We asked for photos of your little ones having fun, and you didn’t disappoint! As you can see we had so many truly wonderful entries - a record number in fact - thank you so much! Sadly there could be only one winner, but we’re sure you’ll agree that 2 year-old Oliver Reck from Bicester is a well-deserving winner. He’s definitely having fun!

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Amelia Ramalingam, 1 year 6 months

Emily Piggin, 18 months

Jessica Jackman, 3 years Zena Briggs, 1 year 5 and a half months

Ellexa Calma-O’Riordan, 9 months

Blake Walter Williamson, 20 months

George, 1 year 9 months

Amy Fulton, 1 year 1 month

Zayd Zafar, 9 months

Dexter clement, 1 year 3 months

Charlie Ethan Sumner, 4 years 6 months

Holly Le Croisette, 1 year 9 months

Valentina Seijo Perez, 3 years 6 months

Claire McHugh, 4 years 3 months

Aubrey Adella Williamson, 3 months

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Brandon Jackman, 2 years 4 months

Isabella Neef, 2 years 8 months

Sofia Cacchioli, 1 year

Zenon William Makris, 3 years 11 months

Harry Payne, 4 months

Rhys Venables, 3 years 4 months

Freddie Garrard, 4 months

Samuel Jackman, 10 months

Elsie Pyner, 3 years 6 months

Dylan Kenyon, 2 years 3 months

Ted Surman, 2 years 4 months

Evie Ward, 2 months

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To enter: Send us a recent picture of your little one enjoying some outdoor fun! Sliding down a slide, dancing in the rain or just chilling on the grass all count! Submit your photo by midnight on Sunday 22nd May at:

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(First of a series of articles on children’s emotional well-being by Play Therapy UK).

One in ten children in the UK have a mental health issue and another one in ten have a psychological problem that impairs their potential to develop fully. Most adult mental health issues have their roots in childhood problems. Do you know a child who finds it difficult to concentrate or learn? Can’t control their anger? Suffers from anxiety or stress? Has experienced loss through bereavement or divorce? Is adopted or fostered? They would probably benefit from play therapy. Between 77% and 84% of children receiving play therapy to Play Therapy UK standards show a positive change.

Why Play Therapy works so well

Play is a natural process that is essential for the development of a child’s brain and mind. Recent discoveries in neurobiology have shown that beneficial chemicals such as opioids and Oxytocin are released naturally as a result of play. The amygdala is calmed and the hippocampus is repaired. Play Therapy uses metaphors and fantasies which have been shown to be a more effective way of communication when dealing with the emotions. But it’s more than just letting a child play.

What is Play Therapy? Play therapy provides a safe environment, with boundaries, in which the child can choose from a variety of therapeutic media such as as toys, drawing, music, puppets, sand worlds, clay, story-telling etc. The therapist communicates with them using their chosen medium to help their healing process.

The Play Therapist provides a safe environment in which the child can heal themselves. They provide safe boundaries, reflections when appropriate and a very close focus on the child. Play Therapists help to co-ordinate the rational brain with the emotional systems of the mammalian brain. By Play Therapy UK

Play is a child’s natural medium for development so please try to make more time to play with your children. To find approved Play Therapists near you, visit www.playtherapyregister.org.uk.

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Designer Babies By Dr Christopher Gyngell, Research Fellow at University of Oxford

An argument for genetically modified babies. For decades, technologies have been available that alter the genetic makeup of animals. Using modified viruses to introduce novel genetic material, scientists have been able to modify the physical and cognitive characteristics of a number of species. However, these early technologies were not suitable for human use. They are imprecise, and make random changes to large segments of the genome. As such, only a small proportion of the animals that are the targets of these technologies do not suffer serious side effects. In 2010, a revolution in genetic engineering began. Techniques which used engineered enzymes, rather than viruses, to alter DNA were developed. These techniques were given the name “gene editing” to reflect their increased efficiency and precision over older methods. In a very short space of time the gene editing technique CRISPR has been used to make precise and heritable changes to animals. It has been used to create malaria-fighting mosquitoes, drought resistant wheat, hornless cows and monkeys with targeted mutations. The potential applications of gene editing in a decade are difficult to imagine. Because of their increased precision, gene editing techniques are the first genetic engineering technologies to have serious potential as a clinically useful modifier of human DNA. In April 2015 it was announced that CRISPR had been used to make edits in human embryos for the first time. The study conducted in China attempted to use the CRISPR technique to reverse the genetic mutations that lead to the genetic disease muscular dystrophy 24 April-June 2016 Toddle About

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– with mixed success. In February 2016, the UK became the first country to officially approve gene editing research in human embryos. The decision means experiments in which the genes of embryos are manipulated will likely begin at the Francis Crick Institute in London within the next few months. It’s important to note that the proposed UK study would use gene editing on embryos for the purposes of research only. The study seeks to understand the role that different genes play in early pregnancy. This study could result in better conventional therapies to combat infertility and miscarriage. The embryos will not be implanted into a woman, and indeed will never leave a petri dish. The UK has a unique legal position, being one of the only countries around the world to allow gene editing on embryos for research, but have a ban on any reproductive uses. However, in the future, this law could change, and it may become possible to use such technologies for the purpose of reproduction –to create genetically modified babies. But if gene editing technologies were safe, legal and available to use on a developing embryo, would it be ethical to use them? I think it would be. Some people worry that if gene-editing technologies were available, then we put the human race on a slippery slope to the creation of ‘designer babies’. But I believe we have strong moral reasons to use these technologies to protect our future children from disease and suffering. Changing your child’s genes to improve their health is consistent with good parenting.

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For example, many women take vitamin D supplements through pregnancy. This is believed to make the developing child more resistant to bone disease like rickets, and autoimmune diseases like asthma and multiple sclerosis. We generally think pregnant women who take vitamin D supplements are acting responsibly. But vitamin D also alters the genes of the developing child – it changes the way its genes are expressed. If we think women should take vitamin D supplements in pregnancy, we therefore think it is OK to make some genetic changes to a developing child in order to improve their health. Gene editing technologies make a different sort of genetic change to an embryo than vitamin D supplements. They change the genetic sequence, rather than the way genes are expressed. However, suppose that we discover that vitamin D supplements actually did work by changing the genetic sequence of a developing embryo? Would this discovery mean that we should advise women to stop taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy? I think not. What’s important is that taking vitamin D supplements while pregnant protects the developing child from developing diseases later in life. The mechanism through which this is achieved is irrelevant. In the future it will be possible to use gene editing technologies to make a small number of genetic changes to protect our children from disease. The total length of the human genome is over 3 billion base pairs. In some cases, changing just one base pair in an embryo will prevent horrible diseases later in life. That means changing less than 0.0001% of your child’s genome can protect them from suffering. This seems clearly ethically justified to me. Furthermore, many now accept the use of technologies such as preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to select against inherited disease like cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy. This involves creating several embryos and testing each for genetic predispositions to disease. The healthiest embryo is then implanted, and the others are often destroyed. If it is acceptable to use PGD to avoid disease, it’s not clear why it would be unacceptable to create just one embryo and use gene editing technologies to correct any disease causing genes. When used in this way, gene editing is the moral equivalent of curing a disease.

People’s main objection to gene editing technologies stems from the fact they could be used not just to protect children from disease, but to also influence their other traits. People shudder at the thought of parents picking and choosing the characteristics of their children, just as they pick and choose the accessories for their nurseries. We do have good reasons to be concerned about this prospect.

Genes fashionable in one generation may prove to be harmful in the next. In addition, parental control of the gene pool could reduce valuable forms of genetic diversity. However, a fear of designer babies should not distract us from the goal of healthy babies. There is no reason we couldn’t limit the use of gene editing technologies to disease prevention, just as we currently do with PGD. That is not to say I think we should be using gene editing technologies now. I am glad the UK has a ban on the reproductive uses of gene editing technologies, as it will be many years until we know whether these technologies will be safe enough to use for reproduction. However, in a decade or so, if these technologies have been proven safe and precise enough for human use – I believe we will have strong moral reasons to change the law and use them to protect our children from disease and suffering.

Dr Chris Gyngell is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics. His research interests lie primarily in bioethics, moral theory, and the philosophy of health and disease. He is currently working on a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship funded project titled "Selecting, Creating and Modifying Embryos", which will investigate the ethical and legal implications of new reproductive technologies, such as the gene editing technique CRISPR. April-June 2016 Toddle About Milton Buckinghamshire April-June 2016Keynes Toddle&About MK & Bucks

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Bancroft Toddler Group

9:45-11:15T at Bancroft Meeting Place, 29 Hadrians Drive MK13 0QB. Caroline 07900 816124; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 1st session free. Craft, snacks & baby area.

Loughton Lodge

Rugbytots MK

Bradville

9:30-10:40TH at Heron’s Lodge, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 3s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

Inbetweenies

10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 18m - 21/2, £0.50 (drop in). Cluster area only. Call first.

Milton Keynes Central

Eaglestone

Cornerstone Toddlers

The Little Turtle Swim Company

10:00-11:45T at Cornerstone Church, 300 Saxon Gate West MK9 2ES. 01908 237777; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (drop in). Parents, children, chat and play.

9:00-12:00TH at MK Hospital Hydro Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

14:30-17:30T at Milton Keynes Hostpital Hydrotherapy Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

11:00-12:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Fishermead

Sweat Pre-Natal

Baby Clinic

20:15-21:30TH at Sweat Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 673811; For bump - 0s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). £12 drop in if spaces available or 6 week course £60.

9:30-11:15TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0s, (drop in). Baby weighing with H/V.Reach area only.

Fullers Slade

Messy Play

10:00-11:30TH at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Cluster Area Only.

New Bradwell

Musical Minis

Heelands

12:00-12:45T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book).

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

14:00-16:00T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:15-11:00T at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, FREE per family (donation). Cluster area only, voluntary donation appreciated.

17:00-18:00T at Hilton Hotel MK7 6HL. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Ragdolly Annas Music and Rhyme

Kents Hill

MK Multiples

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Kiln Farm

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 07920 016415; For bump - 5s, £3 per family (drop in). Membership £10 p/yr. Call before 1st visit.

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Water Babies

10:00-11:00T at Safari MK, 3 Carters Lane MK11 3ET. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Freestyle / Disco: 16:00-16:45T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Rock and Roll: 16:45-17:30T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

Newport Pagnell

Coles Forsyth Dance Academy

Coles Forsyth: Nursery Ballet: 15:40-16:20T; For 21/2 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Fun & exciting nursery ballet dance class. Coles Forsyth: Primary RAD Ballet: 16:2017:00T; For 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Classical ballet dance class. Coles Forsyth: Primary Tap: 17:00-17:30T; For 4 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Really fun and exciting tap dance class. Coles Forsyth: Pre-Primary Ballet: 17:3018:00T; For 4 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Classical ballet dance class. at Lovat Hall, Silver St MK16 0EJ. 07974171849.

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Shenley Church End

Coles Forsyth Dance Academy

Coles Forsyth: Pre-Primary Ballet: 15:4516:30T; For 4 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Classical ballet dance class. Coles Forsyth: Primary RAD Ballet: 16:3017:15T; For 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Classical ballet dance class. at Shenley Leisure Centre, Burchard Cres MK5 6HF. 07974 171849.

Stantonbury

Woburn

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Woburn Sands Music Bugs

10:00-11:45T at Summerlin Centre, Station Rd MK17 8SG. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Stay, Play & Sing

Wolverton

Stony Stratford

13:00-14:00T at Wolverton Swimming Centre, Addington Ave MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 2 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only. check group is on before attendiing.

Little Cherubs Playgroup

9:30-11:30T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. For 0 - 5s, £2. All welcome,friendly local parent-run group.

Baby Bumpkin

11:30-14:15TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now! Mon: 11:30am & 1pm.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:15-14:15T at York House Centre MK11 1JQ. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Helping baby communicate BEFORE speech. Plse book.

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

10:00-16:00TH at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session. Free activity (normal admissions apply).

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Tuesday Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

12:30-14:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 364264; For 0 5s, £4.50 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Downs Barn

Stay and Play @ Downs Barn

9:00-10:30T at Conniburrow Children’s Centre at, Downs Barn School MK14 7NA. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs alternate weeks starting on the 12th April 2016.

Fullers Slade

The Rowans Children’s Centre

Baby clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. Breastfeeding Group: 11:00-12:30TH; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). inc. Health Visitor. 1st and 3rd Tues of month. at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Kents Hill

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Bradville

9:15-10:15T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK 7 6HQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month. Cluster area only. Rugby Tots: 9:30-10:45T; For 18m - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster area only. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925. Call first.

10:00-12:15T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Baby signing classes, term runs sept-nov 2015.

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Cranfield

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Cranfield Village Hall, 13 Court Road MK43 0DR. 07917 683330; For 0 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Water Babies

15:40-17:40T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Free registration Ages from 6 weeks to 5 years. Open 52 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays)

We are relocating to a new, purpose built, state of the art Day Nursery on the university site from Spring 2016.

Inclusive practice – All inclusive service Ofsted say:

“The learning environment is attractive, stimulating and rich in print, with a wide and varied range of activities and resources available. Consequently, children are interested and engaged in learning.” Ofsted inspection 2014, www.ofsted.gov.uk

Please call 01234 751900 or email cherry.tree@childbase.com Cherry Trees Day Nursery and Preschool, 5 West Road, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0SZ Part of Childbase Partnership

Kiln Farm

MK Springers

12:45-13:30T at The Robins Children’s Centre at MK Springer’s, 16 Carters Lane MK11 3ER. 01908 318 758; For 1 - 5s, per family (donation). Physical activity & soft play, cluster area only.

Loughton

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9:30-11:15TH at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Cluster area Only.2nd and 4th Tuesday. Chk group is on.

www.ccchimps.com | www.fb.com/ccchimps Award-winning musical fun - it’s a party every week! Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.

13:45-14:45T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book). Free Trial session - quote ‘Toddle About’.

New Bradwell

Middleton

Cygnets Toddler Group

Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 18m - 2s, £4 per session. Lollipops: 10:15-11:00T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session. Ballet & Tap: 16:15-17:00T; For 4 - 6s. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772. (Please book).

Milton Keynes Central

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes

10:45-11:15TH at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

Old Stratford

11:00-12:00TH at MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA. 01908 676900; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Painting, drawing & mark-making for 0-4s.

Olney

Start The Art Parent & Toddler Sessions

14:00-14:30T at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Tues: 2-2.30pm Sat: 9.00, 10.15 & 11.15, Plse book.

Old Stratford Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Road MK19 6NL. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Fun friendly group. inc refreshments.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetime

14:00-14:30TH at Olney Library, High Street MK46 4EF. 01234 711474; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Oxley Park Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Comm Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Stony Stratford

Little Fishes

9:30-11:30T at Stony Stratford Methodist Church, Silver Street MK11 1JS. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). All welcome, friendly group.

Stowe

National Trust Stowe

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

13:30-15:15T at Milton Keynes Village Hall, Willen Road MK10 9AF. 07974 179930; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). £1.50 p/adult +50p p/child over 6 mths,max £2.50.

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Baby Clinic

Weekly in Wolverton, Newton Longville, Broughton, Woburn, Shenley Brook End, Old Stratford, Bletchley & Aylesbury.

Musical Minis

Little Stars Ballet Class

Stantonbury

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show!

Family Explorers Stowe: 10:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE. Normal admissions apply. Toddler Tuesday Stowe: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tuesday of the month. at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156.

Woburn Sands

Stories, Songs and Rhymetime

11:15-11:45TH at Woburn Sands Library, High Street MK17 8SD. 01908 582033; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Wolverton

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at The Old Bath House, 205 Stratford Rd MK12 5RL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

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Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers. Each structered session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development through the use of music, intruments and stories. Classes in Stony Stratford, Loughton Lodge, Kents Hill, Buckingham, Winslow & Tingewick.

Book your little one’s Birthday Party with us! For more information contact Leena Thakker leenathakker@musicalminis.co.uk Tel: 01296 738652

MAKE YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT MORE FUN!

TRY RUGBYTOTS Our dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment. For more details, just call or email.

0345 313 6712

shauna@rugbytots.co.uk

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The world’s favourite rugby play programme

www.musicalminis.co.uk SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

10:30-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Wednesday Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

9:30-11:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 364264; For 0 5s, £4.50 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:15-14:15T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bradwell

Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group

13:15-14:45T at Bradwell Memorial Hall, Vicarage Road MK13 9AG. 01908 320850; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family. All welcome.

Bradwell Common

Baby Clinic

13:00-14:30TH at CMK Health Centre, 68 Bradwell Common Blvd MK13 8DY. 01908 675575; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Please call centre to ensure group is on.

Conniburrow Stay and Play

13:00-14:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, (donation). Please call centre to ensure group is on. Cluster area only.

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Family Health Drop-In

9:30-10:45TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Get advice from the H/V. Reach area Only.

Fullers Slade

Stay & Play with Stories, Songs & Rhymes

10:00-11:30TH at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Cluster Area Only.

Furzton

South Furzton Mums and Tots

12:00-15:00T at Furzton Community Centre, 1 Blackmore Gate MK4 1DS. 01908 502877; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child.

Great Linford Stay Play & Sing

10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Great Linford Primary School, St Leger Drive MK14 5BL. 01908 317863; For 2 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster area only. Chk group is on before attending.

Kents Hill

Water Babies

15:40-17:40T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

18:00-19:00T at Hilton Hotel MK7 6HL. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

Lidlington

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Lidlington Village Hall, High Street MK43 0RT. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Milton Keynes Central

Baby Bumpkin

10:00-10:45TH at Campbell Park Pavilion, 1300 Silbury Blvd MK9 4AD. 0845 6804981 or 07580 131842; For 2 - 4s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Breastfeeding Cafe Wolverton

Stay & Play

10:00-13:00T at Kings Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. 07561 509337 / 07917 815143; For bump - 2s. Offering support to breastfeeding mothers.

Heelands

10:00-11:00TH at Sweat Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 673811; For 0s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). £12 drop in or book 6 week course for £60.

Hanslope

9:30-11:00T at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01234 241837; For 0 - 5s, per family (donation). Check to see if group is on in the holidays.

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Sweat Post-Natal

Milton Keynes Village

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Middleton Pavilion, Worrelle Avenue MK10 9AD. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for hols.

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Fun classes to encourage movement, enhance development and inspire confidence in your child

Reducing frustration (for baby and parent!) Enhancing early vocabulary and understanding

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Encouraging the development of speech Stimulating your baby’s intellectual and emotional development

Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today

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Neath Hill

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Coles Forsyth Dance Academy

9:30-11:00T at Neath Hill Medical Centre, 1 Tower Crescent MK14 6JY. 01908 227925; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to chk dates & ensure group is on.Cluster area only.

New Bradwell

The Windmill Children’s Centre

mk: 0845 6804981 nb: 0845 4509137

Shenley Church End

Baby Clinic

Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Runs every other wk call centre. Cluster only. Wyvern Parent and Toddler Group: 10:0011:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Check group is on before attending. Crawlers - Walkers: 13:30-14:45TH; FREE (drop in). Cluster area only.Chk group is on 1st. 12- 18 months. at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473.

Coles Forsyth: Nursery Ballet: 13:30-14:10T; For 21/2 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Fun & exciting nursery ballet dance class. Coles Forsyth: Primary RAD Ballet: 16:0016:45T; For 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Classical ballet dance class. Coles forsyth: Primary Tap: 16:45-17:15T; For 4 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Really fun and exciting tap dance class. at Shenley Leisure Centre, Burchard Cres MK5 6HF. 07974 171849.

Stony Stratford 10:00-11:45TH at Methodist Church, Silver Street MK11 1JS. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s, (please book).

Shenley

12:00-12:45TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now! Mon: 11:30am & 1pm.

14:30-15:30T at Shenley Leisure Centre, Burchard Crescent MK5 6HF. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50. Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

Music Bugs

Baby Bumpkin

Shenley Brook End

Stowe

10:00-11:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Family Explorers: 10:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 5s, Free activity (normal admissions apply). Wild Wednesdays: 10:30-12:00H; For 3 - 12s, FREE (book). Normal admissions apply). at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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13:15-14:15T at Little Owls Children’s Centre at, Westcroft Library MK4 4DD. 01908 520261; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Woburn Sands

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-12:15TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

Thursday

Bumps and Babies

13:30-14:45TH at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For bump - 0s, (drop in). Up to 12 mths.Cluster Area Only.Chk grp is on before attending.

Newton Longville

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Young Parents Group

Stantonbury

10:00-11:00T at Longueville Hall, Whaddon Road MK17 0AT. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

National Trust Stowe

In the Water

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Yoga inspired classes/parties

Signing enables baby to communicate pre-speech:

For classes in Milton Keynes call Molly Leib on 07792 807596 or email: singandsignmk@gmail.com

Music & Singing

Bletchley

Thomas Tots

9:00-10:45T at St Thomas Aquinas School, St Mary’s Avenue MK3 5DT. 01908 373977; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session. Snack,songs & rhymes. Refreshments for all.

Ducklings Swimming Classes

10:00-12:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 364264; For 0 5s, £4.50 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

11:00-11:30TH at Bletchley Library, Westfield Road MK2 2RA. 01908 372797; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Bradville

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 18m - 5s, £0.50 (donation). Cluster area only. Call to check group is on.

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Fairytale Ballet

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Family Explorers Stowe

10:00-16:00TH at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session. Free activity (normal admissions apply).

For your little prince or princess

Woburn

Conniburrow

Woburn Toddler Group

Conniburrow Children’s Centre

9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Thurs £2 & Fri £2.50 per child,50p for add child, under 1’s £1.

Bumps and Babes: 10:00-11:30TH; For bump - 0s, (donation). Call centre to ensure group is on.Cluster area only. Under 12 mths. Breastfeeding Support Group: 11:15-12:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Please call before attending to ensure group is on. at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575.

Woburn Sands

Tatty Bumpkin

9:30-12:00TH at Summerlin Centre, Station Road MK17 8SG. 07745 301624; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). 9.30(age 2+yrs)10.30am(Crawling2yrs)11.15am(6wks - crawling).

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-12:00TH at MK Hospital Hydro Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

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Broughton

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The Robins Children’s Centre

Bumps and Babes: 10:00-11:30T; For bump - 0s, (donation). Cluster area only. Baby Group: 14:00-15:15TH; For 0s, (drop in). Baby clinic on 1st thurs of mth 2-3.15pm. at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758.

Kents Hill

Music Bugs

10:00-10:45T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 0844 822 1158; Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Milton Keynes Central

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.

New Bradwell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 18m - 2s, £4 per session. Lollipops: 10:15-11:00T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session. Freestyle / Disco: 16:00-16:45T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). Ballet & Tap: 16:15-17:00T; For 4 - 6s. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772. Please book.

Mark Making

10:00-11:30TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.chk grp is on.18 months - 5yrs.

Newport Pagnell

Music Bugs

10:00-11:45TH at Portfield Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Ave MK16 8SB. 0844 822 1158; For 3m - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions.

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Church Mice

10:30-11:30T at St Peter’s & St Paul’s Church, Church Street MK46 4AD. 01234 712772; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Friendly group with Christian theme.

Wolverton

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-11:30T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:00-14:00T at Kings Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Baby signing classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Shenley Church End

Friday

Coles Forsyth Dance Academy

Coles Forsyth: Pre-Primary Ballet: 15:4516:30T; For 4 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Classical ballet dance class. Coles forsyth: Primary Tap: 16:30-17:00T; For 4 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Really fun and exciting tap dance class. at Shenley Leisure Centre, Burchard Cres MK5 6HF. 07974 171849.

Sherington

Bletchley

Teddy Tots

9:45-11:30T at Water Eaton Church Centre, Drayton Road MK2 3RR. 01908 631333; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). 50p per extra child.

Noah’s Ark Baby & Toddler Group

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

9:45-11:30T at Whaddon Way Church Centre, Beaverbrook Court MK3 7JS. 01908 372072; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Lots of fun activities & snack.

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

10:00-11:00T at St John’s Centre, Conway Crescent (off Warwick Road) MK3 6AR. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Baby Bumpkin

11:00-14:30T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-11:00T at Sherington Pavilion, Perry Lane MK16 9NH. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

9:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages. 12:30-13:45TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now! Mon: 11:30am & 1pm.

Stony Stratford Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

14:00-14:30TH at Stony Stratford Library, 5-7 Church Street MK11 1BD. 01908 562562; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donations Welcome.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Tatty Bumpkin

12:15-13:00TH at Newton Leys Community Centre, Saint Helena Avenue MK3 5FJ. 07745 301624; For 0 - 2s, £5 per child (please book). 12.15 (Baby Bumpkin).

Ducklings Swimming Classes

12:30-14:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 364264; For 0 5s, £4.50 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

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10:30-11:45TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Cluster area onlycall to chk grp is on.up to 12 months.

Downs Barn

Downs Barn Family Tots

13:15-14:45T at Cross & Stable Church & Community Centre, Downs Barn Boulevard MK14 7RP. 07778 429979; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Friendly group. All carers welcome.

Musical Minis

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10:00-10:45T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book). Free Trial - quote ‘Toddle About’.

Little Robins Stay & Play

Music Bugs

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+. 10:00-11:30TH at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation). Cluster Area only.

10:00-10:45T at Central Milton Keynes, Children’s Library, Saxon Gate MK9 3HL. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s. Mixed age group.

Kents Hill

16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.

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Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:30-11:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Krystal: 07791674808; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Closed over Christmas.

Bumps & Babes

Fullers Slade

10:00-11:00T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Baby signing classes, term runs sept-nov 2015.

10:00-11:00T at Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Rd MK19 6NL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps. com for holidays.

Great Linford

14:00-16:00T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

13:00-15:00T at Olney Youth Club, East St MK46 4DH. For bump - 3s, £1.50 (donation). Breastfeeding counsellor once a month.

13:00-16:00TH at MK Hospital Hydro Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-11:30TH at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For bump - 0s, FREE (donation). Babies under 12 months.Cluster Area Only.

Water Babies

Song and Story Time

10:00-10:45T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Willen Primary School MK14 5BL. 01908 317863; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only. 18 months - 5 years. Chk group is on.

Hanslope

Messy Play

9:30-10:30T at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01234 241837; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). Please check if group is on in the holidays.

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Kiln Farm

10:00-10:45TH at MK Safari, 3 Carters Lane MK11 3ET. Reanne: 0845 6804981; For 0 - 1s, £5.83 per class (book by 6-week term). Yogainspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Loughton

Music & Singing

Olney

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Shenley Brook End

13:00-14:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. Molly: 07792 807596; For 1 - 2s, £6.50. Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

Shenley Church End

Coles Forsyth: Grade 1 Modern

9:30-11:30TH at The Memorial Hall, 44 Bradwell Rd MK5 8AJ. Amy: 07946 112414; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

In the Water

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Baby Bumpkin Classes

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Old Stratford

16:45-17:45T at Shenley Leisure Centre, Burchard Cres MK5 6HF. 07974 171849; For 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Highly energetic and enjoyable class.

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Family Explorers Stowe

10:00-16:00TH at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session. Free activity (normal admissions apply).

Woburn

Woburn Mother and Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). Thurs £2 & Fri £2.50 per child,50p for add child, under 1’s £1.

Dancebox Studios

Little Stars Ballet Class: 9:00-11:45T; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Tues: 2-2.30pm Sat: 9.00, 10.15 & 11.15, Plse book. Pre-Syllabus Ballet: 9:45-10:15T; For 4 - 5s, £7.50 per session (please book). For 4-5 years age, plse book. Pre-Syllabus Tap & Jazz: 10:15-10:45T; For 4 5s, £7.50 per session (please book). Plse book. at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes (MK Central Library)

Baby Sensory Classes

11:00-11:30TH at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

Wolverton

13:00-15:00TH at MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA. 01908 676 900; For 5s, FREE (drop in). Art workshops for accompanied 5+ yrs.

Woburn Sands

10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

13:30-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Wolverton Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

14:00-14:30TH at Wolverton Library, Town Hall MK12 5LY. 01908 312812; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Saturday Bletchley

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

12:30-15:30T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs.

Kents Hill

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30T at Hilton Hotel MK7 6HL. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

Milton Keynes Central

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:30-11:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.

Mini Makers Art Workshops

New Bradwell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Freestyle / Disco: 9:15-12:15T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Saturday: 9.15 & 11.30am. 4 - 6 yrs. Rock and Roll: 10:00-10:30T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). 4-6 yrs. Lollipops: 10:45-11:30T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Ages 2 - 4 years. Competition Class: 11:30-12:30T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Ages 4 - 6 years. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

Newport Pagnell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Lollipops: 9:00-9:45T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Ages 2 - 4 years. Freestyle / Disco: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). 4 - 6 years. Rock & Roll: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Ages 4 - 6 years. at Cedars Primary School, Bury Street MK16 0DT. 01908 227772.

Shenley Brook End Rugbytots Classes

9:00-12:15TH at Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

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Shenley Church End

Coles Forsyth: Nursery Ballet

9:30-10:00T at Shenley Leisure Centre, Burchard Cres MK5 6HF. 07974 171849; For 2 - 3s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Fun & exciting nursery ballet dance class. 2.5 - 4 yrs.

Stantonbury

Rugbytots Classes

8:45-12:00TH at Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Stantonbury Campus MK14 6BN. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per child (book by term). Call to book free taster session. Ages 2-7 years.

Sunday Bletchley

Rugbytots

8:30-10:00TH at Leon Leisure Centre, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 (please book). Call to book free taster session.

Ducklings Swimming Classes

9:00-10:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 364264; For 0 5s, £4.50 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

13:30-17:00T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs.

Broughton

Rugbytots Classes

9:00-13:00TH at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.

Shenley Brook End

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Wolverton

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:00-18:30T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Aston Clinton park, London Road HP22 5JL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for hols.

Aylesbury

Grandparents Group

9:30-11:00TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Please call to ensure group is on.

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Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:45-11:15TH at The Church on Fairford Leys, Hampden Square HP19 7HT. 01296 488197; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per session (donation). Baby room,crafts,role play,story & songs.

11:00-12:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

10:00-13:15T at Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square HP19 9AD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

13:30-14:30TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Chk first before attending.

10:00-11:45T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Please call to check group is on before attending.

13:30-15:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - starting to walk, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor from 2.45pm.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Child Health Clinic & Playtime

Learn through Play

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play

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Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Health Clinic & Family Support

10:00-11:30TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Brill Surgery HP18 9SA. 07867 553378; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:15-10:45T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at The Buckingham Athletic and Sports Social Club, Stratford Road MK18 1NY. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 10 & 11am.

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Monday to Friday

For classes in Aylesbury & Buckingham Call Helen Brawn on 01280 453052 or email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

Bounce & Rhyme

Mini Memories

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Ivinghoe

Stay and Play

Fun Football Classes for Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months to 7 years kids aged 18 months - 7 years

13:30-15:00TH at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre, Behind Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Steeple Claydon Toddler Group

Call Chorleywood, Amersham, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe & Seer Green: For Details Karen: 01442 506 371 E: krumsey@littlekickers.co.uk

10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village Hall, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Arts & crafts, story time, song time and more.

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

9:00-11:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Call Aylesbury, Oxford, Chinnor & Thame: Details Kieran:For 07412 480 804 E: ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk Email ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk

11:00-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Child Health Clinic & Baby Play

13:00-14:45TH at Early Years Excellence Hub Bearbrook, Fowler Road HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). 0 start of walking.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:00-14:00T at Reflexions Health and Leisure, Watermead HP19 0FY. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Baby Time

Mini Memories

13:30-15:00TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 0-12 months.

13:00-14:00TH at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0-12m, £1 per family (drop in).

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Wing

Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:15T at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). See your Health Visitor or weigh your baby.

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Stay and Play RAF Halton

9:15-10:45TH at Wendover Children’s Centre at, RAF Halton HP22 5PG. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

PACEY at Haydon Abbey Pre School

9:15-11:15T at Quarrendon Children’s Centre at, Haydon Abbey Preschool HP19 9LJ. 01296 382730; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call first.

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Grandparents Group: 10:0011:45TH; For 0 - 5s, 50p (donation). Drop in. Check for dates. Boomerang Toy Library: 10:0011:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly-call for dates. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618. 10:30-11:00T at Aylesbury Lending Library, Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Call Library for dates and tickets.

10:30-12:00TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 0-12 months only.

16:00-18:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

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Haddenham

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

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Development Matters

9:30-10:30TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). check with centre holiday timetable.

Quarrendon Quackers Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Quarrendon & Meadowcroft Community Centre, Meadowcroft HP19 9HH. 01296 330299; For 0 - 3s, £2 per session (drop in).

Singbirds and Book Worms

9:45-10:30T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, at Oakfield Road Scout Hall HP20 1LJ. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Please check group is on before attending.

Tuesday Tots @ Granville Street

9:45-11:15T at Granville Street Church HP20 2JR. 01296 334154; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Friendly group.Free play, songs & Bible stories.

In the Water

Music & Singing

13:00-14:30T at Church of the Holy Spirit, Church Lounge, 71a Camborne Avenue HP21 7UE. 01296 394759; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Poplar Grove Child Health Clinic

13:30-15:30T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, at Poplar Grove Surgery HP20 1XB. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Please check group is on before attending.

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Musical Minis

9:30-11:15T at Tingewick Village Hall, Main St MK18 4NN. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). 9:30 & 10:30 sessions. Free trials available.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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10:00-11:45TH at PK Kids Zone, Bridge Street MK18 1EL. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 1s, (please book). 10am (6-13mths) & 11.00 (0-6mths).

Buckingham Park Health Clinic

13:30-15:00T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at, Buckingham Park Community Centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Haddenham

Development Reviews

14:00-16:30TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Stoke Mandeville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Chk ccchimps.com for hols.Sun class runs alternate wks.

Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre

Baby Time: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). 0-12 months. Learn through Play: 13:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Chk group is running. at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542.

Quarrendon Children’s Centre

Long Crendon

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Coffee Morning: 10:00-12:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). First Wednesday of the month. Open to all. Bounce and Rhyme Session: 11:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232.

Postnatal Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending. Child Health Clinic: 13:00-14:30T; For bump 2s, FREE (drop in). Check group is running. at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730. 12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Tots

13:30-15:00T at Church of the Good Shepherd, Church Square HP21 8NH. 01296 424175; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 6mths - 4 yrs.

Child Health Clinic & Baby’s First Cafe

Baby Sensory Classes

14:00-15:30TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Please call to check group is on before attending.

Tring

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

15:00-17:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Wendover

19:30-10:30TH at Aylesbury Methodist Community Centre, Buckingham Street HP20 2NQ. Lisa: 07833 492484; For bump, (please book). Dates: 8/4, 20/5. £40 per class.

Thornborough

14:00-15:00TH at Thornborough Village Hall, Thornton Road-Lower End MK18 2DF. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). Signing, massage, music & sensory loveliness!

10:30-12:30T at Wilstone Village Hall, Tring Rd HP23 4PE. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Pacey Childminding

9:30-11:30TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Wendover Bounce & Rhyme

10:15-11:45T at Wendover Library, High Street HP22 6DU. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10.15am(18mths-5 yrs)&11.15am(under 18mths).

Winslow

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmfields Gate MK18 3JA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). First session free,(under 6 months free).

Wednesday Aylesbury Playtime

9:30-11:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with centre holiday times.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Song birds & Book worms: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Come and enjoy songs, rhymes and stories with your child. Development Matters: 13:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

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Leighton Buzzard

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:30-12:30T at Leighton Buzzard Football Club, Lake Street LU7 1RX. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per session (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Practical Baby Care classes

Berryfields

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Berryfields Community Centre, Berryfileds Primary School HP18 0FG. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Bierton

St James the Great Church Parent & Toddler Group

14:00-15:30TH at St James Church, Aylesbury Road HP22 5DG. 01296 483003; For 0 - 5s, (donation). 1st 3rd & 5th Wed of month.

Long Crendon Community Library

Tilsworth (nr Leighton Buzzard) Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall, Stanbridge Road LU7 9PN. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Waddesdon

Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Child Health Clinic: 13:45-14:45T; For 0 - 5s. at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion HP18 0LX. 01296 655218. Please drop in.

Wendover

Parent Crafts

9:30-11:30TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For bump, FREE (drop in). An antenatal group preparing parents for parenthood.

Wing

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Weekly Group.

Winslow

Musical Minis

9:45-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmsfield Gate. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 9:45 & 10:45am.

Thursday

Buckingham

Aylesbury

10:00-11:30T at Buckingham Community Centre (Smaller hall), Cornwalls Meadow MK18 1RP. For bump - 1s, £2.50 per session (donation). 1st & 3rd Wed of mth.

9:30-11:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bring a healthy snack.

NCT Bumps and Babies

Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:00T at Buckingham Library, Verney Close MK18 1JP. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Tatty Bumpkin

13:30-14:15TH at Buckingham Children Centre, Grenville Combined School MK18 1AP. 07745 301624; For 0 - 1s, £5 per child (please book). Ages: Baby Bumpkin 0-1 years (Pre-crawling).

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

PACEY Childminding: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Postnatal Group: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). A 6 week programme. Breastfeeding Support: 11:00-12:00TH; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Check dates. at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.

Playtime

Sparkles - speech therapy for children with Down’s syndrome

10:00-13:00T at Berryfields Children’s centre, Berryfields Primary School HP18 0WS. For 0 5s, (please book). From sitting to school age. Appointment only.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Babytime

10:00-11:00TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Suitable for 0-12 months.

Fishes Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Church of the Holy Spirit, Church Hall, 71a Camborne Avenue HP21 7UE. 01296 394759; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per family (drop in).

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Wendover

Berryfields Parent and Toddler Group

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at Berryfields CE Primary School, John Fitzjohn Avenue HP18 OFG. 01296 424466; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). A parent & toddler group with toys & singing.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Pacey: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For childminders and the children in their care. Tiny Toes: 12:00-13:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). under 25’s & their children.Chk grp is on before attending. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

10:00-11:30TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). fun activities, crafts and messy play.

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Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:30TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Please check group is on before attending.

10:15-12:15T at John Colet School, Wharf Rd HP22 6HF. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

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Wingrave

Baby Sensory Classes

Contact Tracey Paterson

10:00-13:45TH at Wingrave Community Centre, Church St HP22 2PE. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

Search SwimKidz South bucks Email: tracey@swimkidz.co.uk Tel: 07889 905678

Friday

Play & Learn for Asian Parents

10:30-12:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Aylesbury

Learn through Play

9:15-10:15T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre at, Bedgrove Infant School HP21 9DJ. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Please check group is on before attending.

Lighthouse Toddler Group

10:30-11:45T at Walton Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Walton Street HP21 7QX. 01296 398110; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Have fun whilst praising God & learning about Jesu.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

u book when yo se a cour

12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Padbury

9:45-12:45T at Padbury Village Hall, Main Street MK18 2AN. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Steeple Claydon

Hunca Munca

9:30-11:30T at St Mary’s Centre, Station Rd HP17 8AJ. Laura: 07919 383957; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). £2 per child,£2.50 2 or more.1st sess free.

Development Reviews

10:30-13:00TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre

10:00-12:00T at Long crendon Pavillion, Chilton Road HP18 9DB. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Stoke Mandeville

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class. Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Bumps & Babes: 9:30-11:30TH; For bump - 0s, (drop in). babies up to 1 year. Well Baby Clinic with Buckinghamshire Health Visitors: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). last entry is at 10:45am. at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre, Behind Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363.

Long Crendon

10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village Hall, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Arts & crafts, story time, song time and more.

Tring

Ivinghoe

Stay and Play @ Haydon Abbey Preschool

10:00-11:30TH at Quarrendon Children’s Centre at, Haydon Abbey Preschool HP19 9LJ. 01296 382730 / 383891; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with centre group is running.

Messy Play

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

Haddenham

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

10:00-11:30T at St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Square HP20 2JJ. 01296 437641; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Parent and toddler group for under 5s.

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

St. Mary’s Tots

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HAPPY

11:30-12:30T at Orchard Children’s Centre, Silk Mill Way HP23 5DJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!6 wks - 6 mths.

Twyford

10:00-11:30TH at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 1 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Wear suitable clothing!

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:30T at Reflexions Health and Leisure, Watermead HP19 0FY. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Bounce & Rhyme Aylesbury Lending Library

10:30-11:00T at Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Call Library for dates and tickets.

Mini Memories

11:00-12:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on before attending.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Pre-school ballet classes (Twyford)

12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Waddesdon

12:30-14:00T at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 383207; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

16:00-18:00T at Twyford Village Hall MK18 4EE. Sarah: 07738 614652; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Pre-school & upwards ballet for 3-7 years.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30T at Waddesdon Village hall, High Street HP18 OJE. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Breastfeeding Drop In

Development Matters

13:00-14:00TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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14:30-17:15T at Southcourt Community Centre, Prebendal Avenue HP21 8LF. Kieran: 07412 480804; (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 mths - 7 yrs.

Buckingham

Buckingham Park Stay and Play

13:30-15:00T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at, Buckingham Park Community Centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Haddenham

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is running.

Leighton Buzzard

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-11:30T at Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall, Stanbridge Rd LU7 9PN. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Long Crendon

PJ Friday

17:30-18:15TH at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). The last Friday of the month.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons.

Winslow

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmfields Gate MK18 3JA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). First session free,(under 6 months free).

Saturday Aylesbury

Little Kickers Football Classes

Southcourt Children’s Centre

9:15-10:45T at Thornton College, Convent of Jesus and Mary MK17 0HJ. Samantha: 01280 812610; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). For babies, toddlers & parents.

13:00-16:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Health Visitor Drop In

9:30-11:30TH at Wendover Children’s Centre at, Wendover Health Centre HP22 6LD. 01296 621143; For 0 - 2s, FREE.

Speech and Language

9:30-11:30TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Aylesbury

Who Let The Dads Out?

Thornton

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-11:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons.

9:30-11:00TH at Granville Street Church, Granville Street HP20 2JR. 01296 334154; £1 (donation). Dads group - 1st Sat of mth. For 0-10 yrs.

11:00-12:30T at Reflexions Health and Leisure, Watermead HP19 0FY. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Thornton College Toddler Group

Wendover

13:30-15:30T at John Colet School, Wharf Rd HP22 6HF. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and preschool swimming lessons.

Stewkley Baby & Toddler Group

10:30-12:00T at Village Hall, High Street North, LU7 0EW. kellyrogers@hotmail.co.uk; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). £1 for siblings & babes in arms.

10:00-11:00T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Dates: 14/4, 11/6, 9/7.

8:30-12:00T at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 7 yrs.

Daddy Cool: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Fortnightly from 16th April. Ginger Bread Group: 13:20-15:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). A group for single parents. 16/4, 14/5, 18/6. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Stewkley

Haddenham

Dad’s Self Run Breakfast Club

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Buckingham

Rugbytots Classes

8:35-11:30TH at Buckingham Primary School, Foscott Way MK18 1TT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.

Gawcott

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-12:00T at Gawcott Road MK18 4JD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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Sunday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-10:15T at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-13:45T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons.

Little Kimble

Chatty Church

11:00-12:30TH at Kimble Free Church, Grove Lane HP17 9TR. 01844 346957; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly session for all ages.

Stoke Mandeville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Chk ccchimps.com for hols. Runs alternate wks.

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

8:30-12:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons.

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Monday Amersham

Swimming Lessons

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. Julia Mills: 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:45-17:30TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 18m - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

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Beaconsfield

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:00-12:15T at Holtspur Youth Club, Holtspur Way HP9 1DX. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 (book by 10-week term). 10am (birth 6/7 mths) 11.15am (6 - 14 mths).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:30-14:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bourne End

Action Kids Activity Classes

9:30-11:15T at Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road SL8 5SX. James: 07877 828251; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Sessions: 09.30-10.15am & 10.30-11.15am.

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Music Classes for Preschool Children

Sports Parties Nerf Wars Parties Soft Play Parties Inflatables Action Kids Parties

3 Loads of fun 3 Educational 3 Different themes every week 3 Lots of colourful props & equipment 3 Original songs 3 Created by a music therapist Gerrards Cross Guide Headquarters. Station Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8ES. Wednesday Mornings 9:30 – 10:15am Free tea, coffee and biscuits! Term starts on 13th January 2016

Contact James on 07877 828251 or email: info@allkidsactive.com

www.kiddleydivey.co.uk 07740 679054

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High Wycombe

Turning 2

13:30-15:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, The Meadows School HP10 0HF. 01628 525802; For 1 - 2s, (please book).

Marlow

Bumps and Babes

Chalfont St Peter

Young Explorers (Chalfont)

10:00-11:00TH at Goldhill Baptist Church SL9 9DG. 07525 733543 / 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Chesham

Newtown Children’s Centre

PACEY: 9:15-10:45T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call centre for dates. Play & Learn: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Doesn’t run on 1st Mon of month. at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037.

Trinity Tots

10:00-11:30T at Trinity Church Hall, Red Lion Street HP5 1EZ. 01494 463113 or 01494 775651; For 0 - 3s, £1.25 per child (drop in). Run by the church, All welcome.

Denham

Pop In and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Contact centre before attending.

Tiddlywinks

9:30-11:30TH at Downley Community Centre Church, All Kids active quarter page Oct8:45-11:30T 2015.indd at1Marlow Methodist15/07/2015 10:23 HP13 5TR. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Run Spittal Street SL7 3HJ. 07799 854 535; For by NCT High Wycombe. New parents welcome. 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Pre-school children & their grown-ups. Swimkidz Swimming Lessons 10:00-11:00T at Millbrook Combined School Water Babies Swimming Classes Pool, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 07889 905678; 10:30-12:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, For 0 - 10s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For Fun & educational swimming lessons. 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes. Tumbling Toddlers 10:15-12:00T at Bookers Gym Club at, Naphill Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 Sing & Sign Baby Signing 471566; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). 13:30-14:30T at Naphill Village Hall, Main Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only. Road HP14 4SX. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0s, Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons £6 (book by 10-week term). Birth to around 11:45-12:45T at Millbrook Combined School, 6-7 months. Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 01666 577377; For Princes Risborough 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, Risborough Children’s Centre toddler and pre-school swimming lessons. PACEY - Childminding: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 Water Babies Swimming Classes 5s, FREE (drop in). 18/4, 16/5, 20/6, 18/7. 12:30-16:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Parent Crafts: 13:30-15:00TH; For bump, FREE (drop in). preparing parents for Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For parenthood. 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington action packed, progressive swim classes. Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934. Messy Play 13:30-15:00T at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). Call C/C to ensure running before attending.

Hazlemere

Little Fish

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:55-10:55T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

14:00-15:00T at Wycombe Marsh Baptist Church, London Road HP11 1ET. 07940 953 909; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Short Christian service,play & refreshments.

10:00-10:30T at 312 Amersham Road HP15 7PY. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Tickets available Thurs-Sat for Monday.

Tiddlywinks

Hazlemere Library Bounce & Rhyme

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Holmer Green

Music & Singing

Funky Monkeys

9:45-11:30TH at Amersham Free Church, Sycamore road/Woodside road HP7. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in). Class times: 09.45 & 10.45.

Swimming Lessons

13:30-15:00T at Christ Church Centre, Featherbed Lane HP15 6XQ. 01494-715195; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family.

In the Water

Tuesday Amersham

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. Julia Mills: 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Beaconsfield

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

EMBRACE CREATIVITY

9:30-11:00T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Story time

10:00-10:30TH at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories with lots of fun.

Acting, singing and dance classes for 2 - 18 year olds.

NCT Bumps and Babies

10:00-11:30TH at Brindles Children’s Cafe, 4 Burkes Road HP9 1PB. For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). A coffee group for mums-to-be & new mums.

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-14:00T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Kickers Football Classes

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Burnham

Burnham Children’s Centre

Learning Journeys: 10:00-11:15T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Child Health Clinic: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on in holidays. at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380.

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Chalfont St Peter

Bouncing Babies (Chalfont)

13:30-15:00TH at Chalfont St Peter Parish Hall, Church Lane SL9 9RJ. 07525 733543 / 01494 678244; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Birth - 18 months.

Chesham

St Columba’s Toddler Group

10:00-11:45T at St Columba’s Church Hall, 432 Berkhamsted Road HP5 3HQ. 01494 775629; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per child (donation). 2.50 for 2 or more children.

Mama Groove

10:00-10:45T at Chesham Town Hall HP5 1DS. For bump - 3s, £8 per session (drop in). Dance based fitness class for mums with their little ones.

Bounce & Rhyme

10:00-10:30T at Elgiva Lane HP5 2JD. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Check with library session is on.

Denham

Baby Sensory Classes

14:00-15:30TH at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For up to 18m. Contact centre before attending.

Gerrards Cross

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

10:00-11:30T at Tiny Tots & Little Fishes, St James Centre SL9 7DJ. 01753 278952; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Free play, crafts, refreshments & singing.

High Wycombe

Booker Gym Club

Tumbling Toddlers: 10:15-12:00T; For walking - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). Pre School Classes: 13:00-15:45T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (book by term). Class Times: 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:30-15:30T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marlow Bottom

Marlow Bottom Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Marlow Bottom Methodist Church SL7 3PP. 01628 475725; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Princes Risborough

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:45-12:00T at The Scout & Guide Centre, Longwick Road HP27 9HD. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 1 hour classes for beginners / experienced.

Risborough Children’s Centre

Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Breastfeeding Support: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Little Talkers: 14:00-15:00T; For 18m - 3s, FREE (please book). at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

Hazlemere

Tylers Green

9:55-10:55T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:30-12:30T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Amersham

5 Cheeky Monkeys

10:30-11:30TH at Little Chalfont Community Library, Cokes Lane HP7 9QA. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Music and singing drop in.

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Contact Julia Mills,Swim Leader for info & availability.

Little Angels

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15:30-17:15TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 01442 506371; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Wednesday

10:30-11:30T at St.Michael & All Angels Church, Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Alternate Wednesdays -contact for dates.

Beaconsfield

Rhymetime

10:00-11:15TH at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). 10am under 18 mths & 10.45am 18 mths-4yrs.Book on 01494 678244.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

12:30-14:00T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Bourne End

Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre

Tinytots: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 0 - 18 months. Little Talkers: 13:30-15:00TH; For 1 - 3s, (drop in). 18 months - 3 years. at The Meadows School HP10 0HF. 01628 525802.

Burnham

Child Health Clinic

9:15-10:45TH at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). check group is on in holidays.

Chesham

Mama Grove

9:00-9:45T at Newtown Children’s Centre HP5 3AT. For bump - 3s, £8 per session (drop in). Dance based fitness class for mums with their little ones.

Emmanuel Lullaby Club

10:00-11:30T at Emmanuel Lullaby Club, Emmanuel Church HP5 3EF. 01494 771735; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). Runs 1st,3rd & 5th Wednesday. Up to 1 yrs old.

Breastfeeding Group

13:00-15:00T at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). advice/support on Breastfeeding.

Messy Play

14:00-15:00TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Get ready to get messy.

Flackwell Heath

Flackwell Heath Toddler Group

9:00-11:30T at Flackwell Heath Methodist Church, Heath End Road HP10 9DT. 07979 541874; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

Gerrards Cross

Burnham

Kiddleydivey

9:45-10:15T at Guide Headquarters, Station Road SL9 8EL. 07740 679054; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Classes start Wed 13th Jan. Free Trial available. 6 mths - 4 yrs.

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

St Peters Toddler Group

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech

10:00-11:30T at Tiny Tots & Little Fishes, St James Centre SL9 7DJ. 01753 278952; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Free play, crafts, refreshments & singing.

Great Missenden

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Tuesday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today For classes in Amersham and Chesham Call Rachel on 07900 081200 or rachelblomfield@singandsign.co.uk

14:15-16:15T at Prestwood Physiotherapy Clinic, Moat Lane HP16 9DA. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

13:30-15:30TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 6 week programme covering several topics.

Noizee Music & Movement Classes: 9:3010:15TH; For 1 - 5s, £6 per class (drop in). For 1 yr - 5 yrs with discount for siblings. Noizee Sunshine Baby Club: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (drop in). 6 mths to independent movers. at Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue HP15 7UB. Elisa: 07717879903.

Radnage

Radnage Mother and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Village Hall, Radnage Common Road HP14 4DF. 01494 484152 or 07754 826598; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child. 1st visit is free.

Walters Ash

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

Walter’s Ash Stay and Play

10:30-14:30TH at Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue HP15 7UB. Elisa: 07717879903; For 2 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Take your little ones on a magical journey.

9:30-11:00TH at Risborough Children’s Centre at, Oakshott Centre HP14 4TS. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For RAF Service Families & Carers.

High Wycombe

9:30-11:30T at St. Anne’s Church, London Road, Wycombe Marsh HP11 1ET. 07443 596304; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Amersham

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:45-12:00T at Hilltop Community Centre, Crest Road HP11 1UA. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 (book by 10-week term). 9.45(6-7mths-14mths) & 11.00(birth6/7mths). 10:00-11:30T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Tumbling Toddlers

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Marlow

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:30-13:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Prestwood

Bumps and Babies

10:00-11:30TH at Prestwood Children’s Centre, Wycombe Road HP16 0HJ. 01494 866181; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in).

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Hughenden Toddler Group

Penn & Tylers Green Mother and Toddler Group

9:30-11:15T at Penn and Tylers Green Village Hall, Penn HP10 8LN. 07766 881567; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in). 1st session free so come along & enjoy. 9:30-11:00T at The Hub, Union Baptist Church, Easton Street HP11 1NJ. 01494 473889; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Includes refreshments & crafts.

Starlight Toddler Group

14:30-18:10TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 5 yrs.

9:45-12:00T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10week term). 9.45am(14mths+) & 11.00am(614mths).

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

12:15-14:15T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way HP13 5HB. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

High Wycombe

9:30-11:30T at St Michael’s Church, Church House HP14 4LA. 07972 396372; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Tea/coffee & biscuits included in the price.

9:30-11:30T at St. Andrew’s Church, Hatters Lane HP13 7NJ. 01494 529668; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Welcoming,fun environment for all.

Beaconsfield

10:15-12:00T at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:45-12:15T at United Reformed Church, The Broadway, High Street HP5 1BX. Rachel: 07900 081200; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Free trials: check website for classes.

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Contact Julia Mills,Swim Leader for info & availability.

Little Kickers Football Classes

Stay and Play (Millbrook)

9:15-10:45TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Playhouse Toddlers

Thursday

St.Anne’s Parent & Toddler Group

Stay and Play (Chalfont St Giles)

10:00-11:30TH at Chalfont St Giles Youth Club, Narcot Lane HP8 4DD. 07525 733543 / 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Community Play

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Princes Risborough

Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes

Chalfont St Giles

Chesham

Postnatal Group

Hazlemere

10:00-11:30T at St Peters Church, Church Street SL1 7HX. 01628 664338; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p each additional child.

10:00-11:30T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Beaconsfield Library

10:00-11:30T at Millbrook Combined School Pool, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Booker Gym Club

Bourne End

Tumbling Toddlers: 10:15-12:00T; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only. Pre School Classes: 13:00-15:45T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (book by term). Class Times: 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566.

10:00-10:30T at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre at, Bourne End Library SL8 5SX. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

11:45-12:45T at Millbrook Combined School, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

10:30-12:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre at, Hawthornden Surgery SL8 5RX. 01628 525802; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

19:30-22:00TH at Downley Community Centre HP13 5TR. Helen: 07534 797311; For bump - 0s, (book by 5-week term).

Story time: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories with lots of fun. Toy Library: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Toy Library runs Fortnightly. at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 0845 230 3232.

Bounce and Rhyme

Well Baby Clinic

In the Water

Music & Singing

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Born Smiling HypnoBirthing

Physical Fun

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Chesham

10:30-12:00TH at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road SL6 4PF. For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Bumps to toddling. Non NCT members welcome.

Child Health Clinic: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please arrive before 10.50am,H.V have to leave promptly! Baby and You: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Come & get to know other parents with babies aged 0-1 yr. at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037.

Bumps & Babes Coffees

Newtown Children’s Centre

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years

Penn

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech

Funky Monkeys

9:45-10:30TH at Holy Trinity Church Rooms, Church Road (next to the crown pub) HP10 8NY. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in). Merry Mix of Music and Movement!.

Princes Risborough

Princes Risborough Library

Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today

Play and Learn

For classes in High Wycombe & Princes Risborough Call Maria on 07885 944904 or mariawebster@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

Bounce & Rhyme: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Crawlers 10.00am & Toddlers 10.30am. Story Time: 14:15-14:45T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call Library for dates & times. at Princes Risborough Library, Bell Street HP27 0AA. 0845 230 3232.

10:00-11:30T at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Play and Learn session.

Denham

Friday Fun

14:00-15:30TH at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Gerrards Cross Bounce & Rhyme

Turville

Evolution Childcare Sensory Play

10:30-11:00TH at Gerrards Cross Library, Station Road SL9 8EL. 01895 835967; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Limited spaces - first come first serve basis.

Tylers Green

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:00-11:00TH at Turville School RG9 6QX. 01491 638071; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun sensory stay and play sessions for 0-5 year olds.

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Free Running and Gymnastics Parties

Friday Amersham

Magpie Club Baby & Toddler Group

9:00-11:00TH at Coleshill Village Hall, Barracks Hill HP7 0LN. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Doesn’t run in the summer holidays.

Sing & Sign

9:45-12:15T at St Michaels and All Angels Church, High Street HP6 5DR. Rachel: 07900081200; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Free trials - check website for classes.

Bounce & Rhyme

Super Sensory Stars

13:30-15:00TH at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 0 - 18 months.

Burnham

Toddler Time

10:15-11:45T at Chiltern Avenue HP6 5AH. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). over 1yr: 10.15am; under 1 yr: 11.15am.

10:00-11:30TH at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). For Walkers.Check running in the holidays.

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Contact Julia Mills,Swim Leader for info & availability.

10:15-11:30T at Methodist Church Hall, Lent Rise SL1 7BH. Marie: 01628 667101; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Creche provided. Please call for more details.

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

Fun at One

13:00-14:45T at Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road HP6 6AJ. 01494 726816; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys Craft Drink Parking Not 3rd Fri of month.

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

13:00-15:45TH at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717879903; For 2 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). £6 PAYG. Classes: 1.00pm and 3.05pm.

Beaconsfield

Bulrushes Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Green HP9 2BN. 07887 780484; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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Chalfont St Giles

Little Crickets Toddler Group

9:00-11:30T at The Cricket Pavillion, Crossleys HP8 4QN. 07832 353082; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per session (drop in). A mum and Baby/toddler group for under 3’s.

Chalfont St Peter

Teddy Bears Toddler Group

9:30-11:30TH at Chalfont St Peter Community Centre, Gravel Hill SL9 9QX. 07582 995167 or 07713622401; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per family (drop in). Open all year - see website for closures.

9:45-12:00T at The Stables, Cedar Barn, Barn Lane HP15 7BQ. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Teach your baby to talk BEFORE speech!

High Wycombe

Mapledean Children’s Centre

Breakfast Club: 8:30-9:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). Call C/C to ensure running before attending. Stay and Play: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). Call C/C to ensure running before attending. at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2.

Sparkles Down’s Syndrome Group

9:00-15:00T at Emaill for location. For 0 - 5s, (please book). From sitting to school age. Appointment only.

Cuddles Club

9:30-11:00T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (drop in). 0 - 18 months.

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre at, Christ Church HP10 9AA. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Coffee and Play

10:00-12:00TH at High Wycombe Evangelical Baptist Church, Corner of Hughenden Ave and The Pastures HP13 5SU. 01494 535880; For 0 - 5s, (donation). Fellowship for adults and fun for children.

Bounce and Rhyme

10:00-10:30T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Ticket Required, call library for dates.

Small Saints

10:00-12:00T at All Saints Church, Castle Street HP13 6RF. 07791 389598; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Fun & worship group for under 5’s.

Tumbling Toddlers

10:15-12:00T at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only.

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Micklefield Library Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:30T at Micklefield Library, Micklefield Road HP13 7HU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Tylers Green

FUN MUSIC CLASS!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Multi Sensory, Pre-school Music and Movement Experience.

Term Time classes in Hazlemere & Holmer Green, S. Bucks Tel: 07717 879 903 Web: www.noizeeproductions.co.uk

11:45-12:15T at Millbrook Combined School, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and preschool swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:00-15:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Holmer Green

Noizee Music & Movement Classes

Chesham

Little Chalfont

9:15-10:45TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Saturday of every month 7/5, 4/6, 2/7.

14:00-14:45T at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717879903; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Sibling discount.

Little Chalfont Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Little Chalfont Village Hall HP8 4UD. For 1 - 4s, (book by term). £35 & £17.50 for a sibling, per term.

Marlow

Stagecoach Theatre School

Prestwood

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at Prestwood & Missenden Children’s Centre, Wycombe Road HP16 0HJ. 01494 866181; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-12:00T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-16:30T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

High Wycombe

9:30-12:45T at Valley Road Primary School, Valley Road RG9 1RR. Clare: 01494 533203; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

9:00-14:30T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stagecoach Theatre School

14:00-15:30T at Wycombe High School, Marlow Hill HP11 1TB. 01494 533203; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Seer Green

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-11:45TH at Seer Green Jubilee Hall, School Lane HP9 2QJ. 01442 506371; For 2 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-13:00TH at The Royal Grammar School, Amersham Road HP13 6QT. 01442 506371; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Stokenchurch

Rendezvous Mother and Toddler Group

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Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

9:30-11:30T at Longburrow Hall, Park Lane HP14 3TQ. 01494 484152 or 07754 826598; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p per extra child. 1st visit is free.

Stagecoach Mini Stages Classes: 9:15-10:00T; For 2 - 4s, £6.75 per session (please book). Drama, singing and movement for little ones. Stagecoach Theatre School: 9:30-12:45T; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama! at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd HP11 1TB. Clare: 01494 533203.

Turville

Evolution Childcare Sensory Play

10:00-11:00TH at Turville School RG9 6QX. 01491 638071; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun sensory stay and play sessions for 0-5 year olds.

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The Positive Birth Movement

10:00-11:30T at Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, HP11 2TT. Helen: 07534 797311; For bump, FREE (drop in). Group runs on the 1st Saturday of each month.

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Dad’s Group

Amersham

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Contact Julia Mills,Swim Leader for info & availability.

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Henley-on-Thames

Stagecoach Theatre School

8:30-14:30T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-11:30TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:15-17:00T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Princes Risborough

Sunday Beaconsfield

Water Babies Swimming Classes

High Wycombe

Stay and Play

9:00-13:30TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 01442 506371; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-11:30TH at St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road WD3 6EW. 01442 506371; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

16:30-18:30T at Marlow CofE Primary School, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. Clare: 01494 533203; per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama for 4-8 yrs.

Beaconsfield

Chorleywood

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:30-12:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

Saturday Stay & Play

12:00-15:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-11:30T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Runs on The last Saturday of the month.

Marlow

Marlow Dads Group

9:00-11:00TH at Held at Costa Coffee SL7 2NB. 074748 85800; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session. Dads with children of all ages welcome.

Princes Risborough

Working Parents Group

10:00-11:00TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 23/4 and 9/7.

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