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You could be forgiven for thinking that everything stops over the summer holidays, but nothing could be further from the truth. There’s loads going on! And Toddle About is here to help you find it. Check out What’s New (p.4-5), our Summer Events section (p.21-22) and look out for any groups or classes in the Daily Activity Planner (p.29-45) that have an H after the times - this indicates that this group runs over the holidays. You’ll find plenty more inspiration for things to do with the children throughout the magazine too.

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Contents What’s New

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Summer Craft Activity

Ten Top Tips to Aid Recovery After Childbirth

Win a Quinny Yezz Shop About

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Join our VIP Club

Win Thomas Land Tickets

Toddle Models

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Summer Events

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Controversy Corner

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Daily Activity Planner

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Directory

Loving life with little ones,

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What’s new for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Milton Keynes & Buckinghamshire area Milton Keynes Area Creating Magic at Emily Hosken Photography Mummies Need MOTs Too Let Emily document the

Enliven Health are a Physiotherapy clinic specialising in women’s wellness. They are passionate about the care of ladies during their pregnancy and have creat ed Better Bumps: a bespoke Physiotherapy treat ment package to help women keep healthy and stron g during pregnancy. They are also offering the Mummy MOT to check for any postnatal problems wom en may have after childbirth. They also provide relax ing pregnancy massages and Clinical Pilates classes for pregnancy and beyond. They want to encourage women not to ignore any symptoms they may be havin g! Visit www.enlivenhealth.co.uk. P.9

New Aqua-Natal Yoga Classes

SwimKidz are now offering AquaNatal classes for your baby, body and mind on Mondays, 6.30pm, at Woughton Leisure and on Thursdays, 11.30am, at Holiday ht off and Inn. It’s a great chance to take the weig of water. exercise using the unique properties a 5 week As an introductory offer, you can get Kidz for course for just £45. And if you join Swim has arrived, baby once es class ming swim baby their you quote you can get 20% off your first term if ey on Aquabumbz20. To book, contact Shell 28. 5550 4 0754 or co.uk kidz. swim goggles@ www.swimkidz.co.uk. P.30

Story-time Adventures are Coming

Telltale Tots are taking you to space in their upcoming story-time events. With an all new story at the heart of the adventure, together you’ll be exploring the wonders of space. There ’ll be plenty to keep little ones enthralled throughout, with interactive story-time, songs, storybook making crafts, and a sensory story discovery area. Events are suitable for children aged 1+ and younger siblin gs (under 1 year) are welcome for free. Events will be on throughout July in Milton Keynes, Buck ingham, Cranfield, Greens Norton. Find your near est event and book at www.telltaletots.co.uk/c lasses. P.29 4 July-Sept 2017 Toddle About

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warmth, innocence and beauty of your children and ensure your memories will last forever. Emily Hosken Photography offers expressive fine art baby and child photography. Whether you want to decorate your home with custom wall art or fill a wooden box with luxury prints for your coffee table, you only buy what you truly love! Visit www.emilyhoskenphotography.com for more information and go to Emily Hosken Photography. P.16

Music Bugs Through The Summer

Music Bugs Milton Keynes are running their play-based music and singing sessions during the summer holidays at Woburn Sands, Furzton, Stony Stratford and Newport Pagnell. The cost is £4.50 per child and £1.50 for siblings. Sessions are open to everyone and need to be pre-booked. Further details can be accessed on their Facebook page at MusicBugsMiltonKeynes - the pinned post shows their summer class schedule. www.musicbugs.co.uk/location/Milton-Keynes. P.36

Wycombe, Chiltern & S. Bucks Tumble Tots Comes to Stokenchurch

Tumble Tots classes help babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers develop their skills of balance, agility, climbing and coordination, whilst at the same time developing their language and social skills. In addition to the current Marlow, Bourne End and Maidenhead classes, Tumble Tots will now be coming to Stokenchurch on Thursdays from September 14th. Contact Helen on 07709 496876 or at TumbleTotsMarlow@hotmail.com, or visit tumbletots.com/Marlow for info. P.45

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Children make you smile and Gilroy Steel Solicitors want to keep it that way. They can help you to plan openly for your family’s future. Your new future may include getting married, co-habiting, moving home, ents and job sharing, new financial arrangem wider family Your . sleep adic spor et!) forg ’t (don n, contact, may also need support with separatio support all property and finance. Gilroy Steel can on hand. help legal rt expe with s need your family mation infor more for Visit www.gilroysteel.com borative Colla 38. 8155 0 0128 Tina call ly or simp in the interests Family Law: Bring families together of children. P.11

Join Musical Minis for some fun singing, dancing, action songs, interactive storytime, instrument time with parachute and bubble fun at their summer holiday events: Tingewick Village Hall, MK18 4NN Tues 25 July, 9.45–10.45am & Tues 8 Aug, 3–4pm Westbury Village Hall, NN13 5LA Fri 28 July & Wed 2 August, 10–11am & Fri 11 & 14 August, 9.45–10.45am Lace Hill Community, Buckingham, MK18 7RR Wednesday 4 August, 10.00am – 11.00 am All above are £6 per child (siblings £4) Mickey, Minnie, Iggle Piggle and Firem an Sam will be at the BIG summer event in Buck ingham on Thurs 27 July at 10am-12pm (£8.50 p/c, siblings £7) Places must be pre-booked and prep aid at toddle.club/mm-bn P.32

All Areas... Splashing To Raise Money For Tommy’s

Water Babies are splashing to raise money for baby charity Tommy’s this July. Hundreds of babies and toddlers are hoping to raise £75,000 for research into miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth as they swim a width of their pool in fancy dress. Water Babies run fun, innovative baby swimming classes. Taught by world-class teachers, their multi-award winning programme teaches water confidence and safety skills from birth. To find out more and book classes, visit or www.waterbabies.co.uk or call 01295 709221 01869 325499. P.15 & 28

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Day Out Enjoy a different themed adventure each month in the gardens at Stowe, with plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, enjoy nature and have a go at some of the ‘50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾’! Grab a free guide to spo t fluttery butterflies and marvell ous moths, discover what's growing at Stow e and spot the leaves from the enormous tree s. Normal admissions apply, 10a m-5pm daily. nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe .

Enjoy a Party Every Week

Cha Char Chimps are one of the latest classes to start using Toddle About's new online booking system, Ticked It. So you can now guarantee your place at one of their awardwinning weekly entertainment shows across MK & Bucks by booking online up to a week in advance. From Friday 7th - Sunday 9th July Cha Char Chimps are also holding their annual family camping weekend in Silverstone, which offers not only family-friendly camping, but also loads of entertainment including bouncy castles, shows and pony rides. Find out more and book online at www.ccchimps.com. P.36

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Ice Painting Your little one will have a great time painting and exploring with these ice paint sticks. They can make some really striking watery patterns! YOU WILL NEED A FEW ITEMS:

3. Once the ice has frozen take the ice paints out of the pots and you are ready to get painting.

• Small pots (e.g. yoghurt pots) • Food colouring (we used wilton gel food colouring) • Water • Craft sticks • Card or paper

I would recommend painting on card or thick paper. Hand the ice paint sticks to your child and let them have fun exploring the different painty effects that they can create.

1. To make the ice paint sticks, fill the small pots with water and then mix in a tiny bit of gel food colouring. 2. Put a craft stick into each pot and then put them in the freezer. The ice paints will take a couple of hours to freeze.

As these paints are made from just water and colouring they are perfectly safe for babies and toddlers to use and even put in their mouths, though food colouring can stain clothes and (temporarily) skin.

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Tips To Aid Recovery After Childbirth

By Alexandra Chapman, Women’s Health Physiotherapist

Childbirth is a miraculous time, however for some women, the postnatal recovery can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you to manage and care for yourself a little after you’ve had your baby.

Try To Squeeze In Some “You” Time It is so important to catch a few moments when you can to de-stress and re-set. Take a warm bath or shower, read a book, have a nap or take a walk by yourself for 10-15 minutes – daily if you can!

Buy Lots Of Pillows! Appropriate support in all positions is essential for comfort, regardless of mode of delivery.

Use A Support After C Section

Give Your Body Time

A C Section support can be very helpful in providing pressure and support to the area as it heals, making activities such as sitting, walking and going up stairs easier.

Celebrities snapping back into shape after they have their babies is not realistic or safe. Your body needs to recover naturally in its own time, and this can take up to a few years. Rushing back to high impact exercise can be extremely detrimental to your pelvic floor and can lead to incontinence and prolapse.

Eat Well! Eating foods with high nutritional value such as fruit and veg, and reducing inflammatory foods such as sugary, processed foods and caffeine will feed the healing process. Eating well is also essential if you are breastfeeding, as is keeping well hydrated.

Know Your Body Look for signs of itchiness, soreness, redness, heat and swelling which may indicate infection or skin conditions. Feelings of pressure or bulging in the vagina may be indicative of a prolapse and this will need to be checked by your GP.

Look After Your Pelvic Floor You can start pelvic floor exercises straight away after you’ve had your baby. Engaging your pelvic floor whilst exhaling as you sit to stand, cough, laugh or sneeze and before lifting can offer some protection.

Avoid Constipation Drink plenty of fluids and eat high fibre foods. Gentle walking can help as can sitting on the toilet with your feet on a step. Avoid straining and particularly don’t do this holding your breath as this can weaken your pelvic floor!

Accept Offers of Help In some countries, the postnatal woman receives hands on help after childbirth, which reduces the likelihood of postnatal conditions arising. If people offer to help with the cooking or cleaning take them up on it!

See A Women’s Health Physio A Women’s Health Physio will check your pelvic floor function, tummy and issues with your back or pelvis that will need to be addressed. There is plenty that can be done to help symptoms of prolapse, incontinence and pain.

Alexandra Chapman has been a Physiotherapist for 15 years and runs Enliven Health, a physiotherapy clinic specialising in women’s wellness in Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes. She runs small Clinical Pilates classes for pregnancy and postnatal ladies, and is also offering the Mummy MOT – a specialist postnatal check for the postnatal woman from 6 weeks following delivery. 8 July-Sept 2017 Toddle About

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TO ENTER: Send us a recent picture of your little one enjoying some summer time fun, such as building a sand castle, playing at the park or just chilling in the garden.

On a Just for Tots break at Butlin’s you can enjoy a short toddler friendly holiday that’s designed exclusively for tots; from early starts to bedtime stories with drop in style activity sessions throughout the day from balanceability to swimming with Puddle Ducks. Meet TV superheroes Justin Fletcher and Teletubbies™ performing live and so much more!

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Summer Fun at The Railway! Summer fun at The Railway!

There's lots for the kids to see, do and learn about at the railway this summer! Ride on a full-size steam train, visit our museum, take a trip on our miniature trains and see beautifully restored steam engines in our visitor centre with cafe and shop. We are open from 10.30am until 5pm

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Come for Steam Train Rides every Sunday and Wednesday from July 9th until Wednesday 30th August!

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Come on a Tuesday or Thursday for a quieter day out. The site is open, but the train rides aren't running, and ticket prices are reduced.

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Fun for all the family with lots of local services and charities - steam train rides. Only ÂŁ5 entry per person!

For more information contact us: Email: marketing@bucksrailcentre.org Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Nr Aylesbury HP22 4BY Tel: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org

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Offering a fabulous day out, with free unlimited steam train rides. Come and see the display of up to 50 historic fire engines. Climb aboard a fire engine; speak to the police; examine an ambulance and enjoy steam trains - full size, miniature and model and free tea cup rides! You’re welcome to bring your own picnic. Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, HP22 4BY. www.bucksrailcentre.org

The carnival is held in the award winning Higginson Park in Marlow. With the return of the children’s parade this year it is sure to be a great day. Local businesses, groups and charities bring top performances, great food, games and all round fun for all the family. Higginson Lane, Pound Lane, Marlow, SL7 2AE www.marlowcarnival.co.uk

Entry £5 per person (kids under 5 go free)

Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Rd, Billington, Bedfordshire, LU7 9JH. www.meadopenfarm.co.uk Standard Admission charges apply

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Sat 19th & Sun 20th Aug

Sun 25th June. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th July. 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August, 2.30 - 4.30pm

Rhino Weekend at Cotswold Wildlife Park is aimed at helping raise awareness and funds for Rhino Conservation work in Africa through lots of fun activities and competitions. Come and support this fund raising weekend.

Come and sit on the South Lawn and listen to a whole range of music from the West Wycombe Brass band to the toe tapping guitars of Club Django and mellifluous vocals.

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill - National Trust, West

Standard Admission charges apply.

Adventure into Piggy Palace to meet pampered porkers & perfect piglets. Trot over to Piggy Panto to watch hilarious shows and cheer on your favourite piggy racers in the Ham National. Plus, scamper through the new piggy maize maze! With everything included in entry, it’s going to be pigtacular!

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TRIBAL HEARTS FESTIVAL Fri 11th - Mon 14th August Tribal Hearts combines elements of natural living with family life, to support parents in raising a healthy, happy tribe! Workshops, wellbeing, live music and camping. Children are immersed in opportunities to explore, learn, express themselves and have fun through creativity and play. Whittlebury Park, NN12 8WP. info@tribalheartsfestival.co.uk www.tribalheartsfestival.co.uk Camping: Adult: £80. Child £40 Day ticket: Adult: £35. Child £20

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The Little Babyni makes a great portable cot for infants. Designed to keep baby comfortable and safe from the sun, offering SPF 50+ sun protection, great for the garden and beach.

The free 455m2 splash park has a re-circulating water supply and includes a variety of jets and sprays laid out on a brightly coloured surface. The 100 tonne sand beach is 20m by 20m, with sand at least 200mm deep. The beach is surrounded by treated decking, to create a proven sand retaining wall that collects sand and acts as a practical walkway and viewing area around the beach. Leighton Buzzard Park, Parson’s Close, Recreation Ground, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1SD www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk

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Small enough to fit in your Handbag, this ingenious, disposable, folding, biodegradable, portable cardboard potty comes complete with an absorbent and biodegradable, fully leak-proof pad.

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SNoozeshade from £19.99 FREE P&P The SnoozeShade protects baby from 97.5% of UV rays and makes any time sleep time. It also protects from insects, light rain, wind and chill. Fits all prams, buggies and pushchairs.

Open every day from 12pm - 7.30pm Adults £7. Under 16’s £4.50. Under 3’s Free.

The Quinny Yezz is ideal for moving around town. When folded, the shoulder strap leaves both hands free. And unfolding takes only one hand! Comfy hammock seat is perfect for relaxing or taking a nap.

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The new Splash ‘n’ Play at Willen Lake is due to open on Saturday 15th July 2017. It will be one of the UK’s largest outdoor splash parks, with over 60 unique water features for children to enjoy. For toddlers, there is a bespoke water journey area called The Race to help stimulate their imaginative and interactive social skills. Toilets, cafe, baby changing and play park. Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS. www.willenlake.org.uk

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Controversy Corner

Pregnancy myths Busted

Article written by Emma’s Diary for Toddle About

When you discover you’re pregnant, the list of things you can no longer do just seems to grow. While each pregnancy, expectant mother and unborn child is different, the experts at Emma’s Diary have busted ten of the most frequently asked – and some unusual – pregnancy myths.

1. Can I fly?

4. Can I wear under-wired bras?

It’s usually safe to fly while you’re pregnant. However, some airlines won’t let you fly after week 28 of your pregnancy, so it’s always best to check what your airline’s policy is. If you’re travelling for more than five hours, there’s a higher risk of thrombosis, but it’s not clear if this increases if you’re pregnant.

While there are no hard and fast rules regarding underwired bras, healthcare professionals generally advise pregnant women to avoid them. This is because your breasts change at such a fast rate, there’s a danger the bra might restrict their shape and cause damage. At worst, it can obstruct the increased blood flow and compress the developing milk ducts, which can lead to discomfort, cysts and, in some cases, mastitis.

2. Can I have a hot bath? It’s best to avoid very hot baths due to the risks of overheating and fainting. Becoming too hot can harm your unborn baby, particularly in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. Always make sure you drink plenty of fluids.

3. Can I still exercise? It’s important to stay active during your pregnancy, as it will help you to adapt to your changing body shape, cope with labour better and get back into shape after birth.

5. Can I still have sex?

Keep up your normal daily physical activity or exercise, such as going to the gym, swimming or walking, for as long as you feel comfortable. If you plan to start a new exercise regime, always check with your midwife first. Don’t get too hot and drink plenty of fluids throughout. Avoid contact sports and anything where you might fall, for example horse riding, gymnastics or cycling. Be aware that when you lie flat on your back after 16 weeks, the weight of the bump can press on the big blood vessels, which can affect the blood flow to the placenta and your baby. It can also make you feel faint. 26 July-Sept 2017 Toddle About

It’s very important to have adequate support from the very start of your pregnancy, otherwise there’s a danger your breasts could lose their shape permanently. A good maternity bra should have wide shoulder straps, support panels and adjustable fastenings to accommodate your increasing size. Many retailers offer a free fitting service so make regular checks to ensure that your bra is the correct size for your changing shape.

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There’s no medical evidence to suggest that having sex during pregnancy does any harm to the baby. Remember, your baby is well cushioned by a sac of fluid well beyond the neck of the womb. In fact, a loving, physical relationship is important for your wellbeing during pregnancy and sex can help your body prepare for labour. Don’t worry if you notice mild contractions during and after sex, as they won’t be powerful enough to start labour if your body is not ready – and if it is ready, sex can help to start labour. You may be advised to abstain from intercourse at certain stages of pregnancy if you have a history of miscarriage or premature labour, or if you have a lowlying placenta.

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6. Can I sleep on my back? Although it’s safe to sleep on your back during the first trimester, it’s a good idea to get used to sleeping on your side. This is because, as the uterus gets heavier, it presses on the vein that returns blood from your lower body to your heart when you lie on your back. If you do this for an extended period, there’s a danger that it could affect the flow of blood and nutrients to the placenta. If you do wake and find yourself on your back, don’t panic. It shouldn’t have any serious adverse effect on your baby. Try placing cushions between your thighs, along your back and under your bump to make the sleeping position more comfortable.

7. Can I use a mobile phone? It can’t be said for certain the effect using a mobile phone might have on your unborn child, so it might be best to err on the side of caution. Two related studies have linked babies exposed to mobile phones in the womb with behavioural problems, such as hyperactivity, during childhood, however, there is still not enough proof of mobile phone use directly causing this.

8. Can I take ibuprofen? Most medicines can affect the development of a baby in the womb, depending on the different types and the stage of pregnancy that you have reached when you take it, and you should always consult your GP or midwife before taking any medicine while pregnant. Ibuprofen is classed as a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) and some studies have suggested a possible association between the use of NSAIDs in early pregnancy and a low risk of certain birth defects. Taking NSAIDs in the last trimester of pregnancy is where the most risk appears to be. The greatest concern is that it may cause the premature closure of a vessel in the baby’s heart, which may lead to pulmonary hypertension in the baby’s lungs. The use of ibuprofen in late pregnancy may also inhibit labour and cause reduced amounts of amniotic fluid. For these reasons, unless you have been prescribed an NSAID by your GP then it’s best to avoid this group of medicines.

9. Can I eat spicy food? Don’t worry, you don’t have to give up your favourite Friday night takeaway just because you’re pregnant. However, some women are prone to heartburn when pregnant and spicy foods can aggravate this. The key is to stick to a healthy and varied diet.

10. Can I change the cat litter? The answer is ‘no’, as cat litter and cat faeces can contain a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis infection. If you get toxoplasmosis for the first time when you’re pregnant, or up to three months before you conceive, the infection can be passed to and damage your unborn baby, or can even cause miscarriage or stillbirth. To be safe, try to avoid emptying cat litter trays (get someone else to do it) or wear disposable gloves if you have to empty it yourself. Make sure the cat litter is changed every day. Wash all fruit, vegetables and salads (including readyprepared salads) thoroughly, to remove all traces of soil. You should also wear gloves when gardening in case the soil has cat faeces in it, and wash your hands and gloves afterwards. Also, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling cats and avoid sick cats. Other places the parasite can be found are in undercooked or raw meat, raw cured meat – such as salami or Parma ham – and unpasteurised goats’ milk. Sheep can also carry the parasite. Most people infected with toxoplasmosis have no symptoms and don’t know that they’re infected. Contact your GP or midwife immediately if you think that you may have come into contact with the toxoplasma parasite. The contents of this article do not constitute medical advice. You should consult your midwife or doctor before acting on any statements in this article.

Article written by Emma’s Diary for Toddle About Emma’s Diary is the UK’s most trusted, influential pregnancy programme, offering credible pregnancy and early post-natal advice in collaboration with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and healthcare experts. July-Sept 2017 Toddle About Milton Keynes & Buckinghamshire 27

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The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes. Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory/ then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

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Aspley Guise

Better Bumps Pregnancy Pilates

18:30-19:30TH at Enliven Health Ltd, Unit 3, 5 West Hill MK17 8DP. 0844 884 5424; For bump, £12 per session (please book).

Bancroft

Bancroft Parent and Toddler Group

9:45-11:15T at Bancroft Meeting Place, 29 Hadrians Drive MK13 0QB. Sue: 07770 375436; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 1st session free. Craft, snacks & baby area.

Bletchley

Bumps & Babes

10:00-11:00T at Waterhall School, Fern Grove MK2 3QF. 01908 641454; For 0 - 1s, (drop in).

Bumps & Babes

10:00-11:00T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Non walkers. Reach area only. Donations welcome.

Daisy Chain Children’s Centre

Family Support Drop In: 10:3014:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Information and advice services. Time for Twos: 13:00-15:00T; For 2s, FREE (drop in). 2 year funding application support. at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454.

The NEW interactive story-telling and storybook making class Unique, fun, interactive classes. Story time, songs, instruments, puppets, imaginative play, storybook making and craft activities. Every session take us on a new adventure! For more info contact Kirstie on 07920 445059 or email kirstie@telltaletots.co.uk telltaletots

11:00-12:30TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 OPZ. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (please book). 3rd Mon of the Month. Text Fri mornings to book.

Family Support

13:00-14:00TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 0PZ. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Contact centre to book app.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

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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.

Musical Minis

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13:30-17:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call centre to check times of classes.

Bradville

10:30-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 12m, £1 per session (drop in). Reach area of Rainbow, Windmill & Squirrels CC.

Downs Barn

16:15-17:00T at CentreStage Theatre School, The Cross and Stable Community Centre MK14 7RZ. 01908 242649; For 4 - 6s, £4.75 per class (please book).

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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).

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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).

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Baby Clinic

14:00-15:30T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Furzton

10:15-11:00TH at Broughton Sports Pavillion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 7NJ. 07490 262462; For 2 - 3s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Fishermead

Baby Rainbows

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Grange Farm

Children aged 1.5 to 5 years

9:30-11:15TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Baby weighing with H/V.Reach area only.

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566; For 0 - 5s, (please book).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Middleton

Little Kickers Football Classes

Milton Keynes Central

Cornerstone Toddlers

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.

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-12:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

New Bradwell

Sensory Room

12:00-14:00TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (drop in). Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h.

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Freestyle / Disco: 16:00-16:45T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). Rock and Roll: 16:45-17:15T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

Newport Pagnell

Birth Matters MK Hypnobirthing

19:00-22:00TH at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre, Queens Avenue MK16 8QT. 07590 613691; (please book).

Oxley Park Little Owlets

10:00-11:15TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Non walkers.

Shenley Brook End

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment

10:00-11:00T at The Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive MK5 7BS. 07736 449746; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

NCT Bumps and Babies

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Stay and Play

Stony Stratford

13:00-14:00T 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.

Tuesday

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.

Bletchley

Stay and Play

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

9:00-10:15T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, at: Waterhall Primary School MK2 3QF. 01908 641454; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Under 2s.

Woburn

9:30-11:15TH at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0s, FREE (drop in). No entry before 9:30am.

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

Baby Clinic

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).

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Reach area only. Donations welcome.

Woburn Sands

Music Bugs (MK & South Northants)

Music Bugs: 10:00-12:45T; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs. Music Bugs Summer Classes: 10:00-12:00H; For 0 - 4s, £4.50 per child (please book). Spaces limited. Different themes each week. Dates: 31/07 & 07/08. at Summerlin Centre, Station Rd MK17 8SG. 0844 822 1158.

14:00-19:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+,call centre to check times of classes.

Wolverton

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

Bradville

Baby College

Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month. Cluster area only. Up to 1yr. Childminders Group (Rainbow): 9:3011:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Every 2nd,4th & 5th Tues. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925.

9:30-12:30T at The Old Bath House, 205 Stratford Road MK12 5LY. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call/email for more information & class times.

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12:30-14:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7FQ. For bump 1s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Stantonbury 10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Reach area only. Call centre or text 07860 041535 to book.

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Conniburrow

Great Holm

9:00-9:45T at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, at: Downs Barn School MK14 7NA. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). 2nd & 4th week. Call centre for dates. Reach area only.

9:30-11:00TH at Macintyre Centre, Great Holm. 01908 318 758; For 0s, (drop in). 2nd Tues of month.

Cranfield

CentreStage Theatre School MK

Crafty Jumpers

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 for holidays.

Fullers Slade

The Rowans Family Centre

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Baby Clinic

Great Linford

Pre-School Ballet: 13:15-14:00T; For 3 - 4s, £4.75 per child (please book). Baby Ballerinas: 14:00-14:40T; For 2 - 3s, £4.75 per child (please book). at CentreStage Theatre School, Great Linford Memorial Hall, Marsh Drive MK14 5AX. 01908 242649.

Heelands

Breastfeeding Group: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). inc. Health Visitor. Bumps & Babies with Baby clinic: 9:3011:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month. at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852.

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Furzton

Musical Minis

Music Bugs

Music Bugs: 10:00-11:40T; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 5 yrs. Music Bugs Summer Classes: 10:00-12:00H; For 0 - 4s, £4.50 per child (please book). Spaces limited. Different themes each week. Dates: 1/8 & 8/8. at The Sunshine Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 0844 822 1158.

Grange Farm

Seedlings Children’s Centre

Bumps, Babies, Crawlers & Cruisers: 10:3011:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Text Fri mornings to book. Time For Twos - Enrolment & Story Time: 13:00-14:00TH; For 2s, £1 per family (please book). Contact the centre to book. at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 OPZ. 01908 503736 / 07860 041571.

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The Little Turtle Swim Company

Loughton

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

Middleton

Cygnets Toddler Group

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.

Milton Keynes Central

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

9:30-10:30T at Freedom Fitness, Willen Lake MK17 0PH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Children’s Hour at MK Central LIbrary

10:00-11:00T at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in).

Start The Art Parent & Toddler Sessions

11:00-12:00TH at MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA. 01908 676900; For 0 - 4s, £1 per person (drop in). Explore the joys of art in fun, multi-sensory sessions.

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.

Monkston Park

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Monkston Park Community Centre, 10 Pimlico Court, off Plaistow Crescent MK10 9PN. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

New Bradwell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 1 - 2s, £4 per session (please book). Classes for 18 months +. Lollipops: 10:15-11:00T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Ballet & Tap: 16:30-17:15T; For 3 - 6s, (please book). at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

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Bradwell

The Windmill Children’s Centre

Chatterbox Toddler Group

Bumps to Babies: 10:00-11:00TH; For bump - 0s, (drop in). Please call to check group is on before attending. Sensory Room: 12:00-14:00TH; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (drop in). Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h, Fri 11am-12pm & 2-3pm. at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473.

Newport Pagnell

Child Health Clinic

13:00-14:45TH at Lovett Hall, Silver Street MK16 0EJ. Health Visitors: 01908 619909; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Birth Matters MK Hypnobirthing

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

Bradwell Common

Baby Clinic

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.

19:00-22:00TH at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre, Queens Avenue MK16 8QT. 07590 613691; (please book).

Old Stratford

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.

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

Oxley Park Baby Clinic

9:30-10:45TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues.

Shenley

www.musicalminis.co.uk 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.

Shenley Brook End Stripy Monkey

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.

Stantonbury

Wednesday

10:00-12:30T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. For 2 - 4s, £7 (book by term). Classes: 10-11am & 11.30am12.30pm. Art and craft fun.

Baby Clinic

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

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

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

Wolverton

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Brooklands

Baby College

9:30-12:30T at Brooklands Pavilion, Countess Way MK10 7HN. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call/email for more information & class times.

Conniburrow

Storytime Ballet

9:30-10:15T at CentreStage Theatre School, Conniburrow Community Centre MK14 7DZ. 01908 242649; For 2 - 4s, £4.75 per child (please book).

Messy Play

13:00-14:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). £1.00 suggested donation.Reach area only.

Fishermead

Rugbytots

14:15-14:45T at Medbourne Pavilion, Pascal Drive MK5 6LS. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 4s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.Ages 2-3.5yrs.

13:00-14:30TH at CMK Health Centre, 68 Bradwell Common Blvd MK13 8DY. 01908 675575; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). Last admission 2:20pm.

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Aspley Guise

Cha Char Chimps Show

10:00-11:00T at Aspley Guise Hall, 9 Woburn Lane MK17 8JS. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

ReNew Mums Postnatal Pilates

19:40-20:40TH at Enliven Health Ltd, Unit 3, 5 West Hill MK17 8DP. 0844 884 5424; For mumss, £12 per session (please book).

Bletchley

Stay and Play with Book Loan Library

10:00-11:30T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). £2 donation.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:15-13:45T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

15:30-18:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call centre to check times of classes.

Pebbles Children’s Centre

Family Health Drop-In: 9:3010:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). With Health Visitor. Baby Sensory: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Under 1s. at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556.

Fullers Slade

Stay & Play with Stories, Songs & Rhymes

9:30-11:00TH at The Rowans Family 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.

Giffard Park

Story & Song Time

9:15-10:00T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Giffard Park Primary School, Broadway Ave MK14 5QN. 01908 317863; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Kents Hill

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).

Milton Keynes Central

Start The Art Parent & Toddler Sessions

11:00-12:00TH at MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA. 01908 676900; For 0 - 4s, £1 per person (drop in). Explore the joys of art in fun, multi-sensory sessions.

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Neath Hill

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Neath Hill Medical Centre, 1 Tower Crescent MK14 6JY. 01908 227925; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

11:00-11:30TH at Bletchley Library, Westfield Road MK2 2RA. 01908 372797; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Doesn’t run every week call to check dates.

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New Bradwell

Creative Play

Crawlers - Walkers

13:15-14:45T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Reach area only. Donations welcome.

13:45-14:45TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Cluster area only.Chk group is on 1st. 12- 18 months.

Development Classes

Breastfeeding Group

13:30-15:00T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Call 01908 641454 for info.

Competition Class

17:15-18:15T at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Ages 4 - 6 years.

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Newport Pagnell

Baby Sensory

10:00-14:00TH at North Crawley Institute, High Street, North Crawley MK16. 07473 944053; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13months. Call for class times.

Cha Char Chimps

10:00-11:00T at United Reformed Church, High Street MK16 8AB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Bradville

Stay and Play

Our classes introduce you and your little one to fun learning for life! Classes in Milton Keynes and Buckingham! For more information please contact Kate on 07976 484 212 or at kate@babycollege.co.uk

Birth Matters MK Hypnobirthing

14:00-17:00TH at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre, Queens Avenue MK16 8QT. 07590 613691; (please book).

Newton Longville

Two Mile Ash

10:00-11:00T at Longueville Hall, Whaddon Road MK17 0AT. 07736 449746; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

9:15-10:00T at The Robins Children’s Centre, Ashbrook School, The High Street MK8 8NA. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Two Mile Ash & Great Holm families only.

Oldbrook

Woburn Sands

9:00-10:15T at Oldbrook First School, Illingworth Place MK6 2NH. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13mths, various times,call to check.

Songs and Rhymes

Baby Sensory Classes

Stay and Play at Oldbrook School

Oxley Park

Stay and Play

Wolverton

Shenley Brook End

10:00-11:00T at The Windmill Children’s Centre at Wyvern School, Aylesbury Street MK12 5HU. 01908 312473; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Call centre to book place.

9:30-11:00TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Story and Song Time

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

Thursday

Stony Stratford

Bletchley

Music Bugs

Music Bugs: 10:00-11:45TH; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Music Bugs Summer Classes (Stony Stratford): 10:00-12:00H; For 0 - 4s, £4.50 per child (please book). Spaces ltd,pls book. Different themes each week.Dates: 2/8 & 9/8. at Methodist Church, Silver Street MK11 1JS. 0844 822 1158.

Stowe

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

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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.

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

11:00-17:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+,call centre to check times of classes.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

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

Music & Singing

Conniburrow

Bumps and Babes

10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For bump - 0s, £1 (donation). Reach Area Only. Under 12 mths.

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:30-12:30TH 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+.

Fullers Slade

Bumps & Babes

13:15-14:30TH at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For bump - 0s, FREE (donation). Cluster Area Only.

Furzton

Baby Sensory

10:00-15:30TH at Furzton Church Hall (Ridgeway Community Centre), Dulverton Drive MK4 1NA. 07473 944053; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13months. Call for class times.

Bumps & Babies (Sunshine)

Thomas Tots

In the Water

Broughton

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.

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National Trust Stowe

10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 07860 041534; For 1 - 5s, £1 per session (please book). Reach area only.18 months-5 yrs.Text to book by the Tuesday.

Physical Fun

10:30-11:45T at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566; For 0s, (please book). For non-walkers.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

The Robins Children’s Centre

Bumps and Babes: 10:00-11:30TH; For bump - 0s, (donation). Reach area only. Baby Clinic: 14:00-15:15TH; For 0s, (drop in). 1st Thurs of mth. at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758.

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Kents Hill

Wolverton

10:00-10:45T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 5s. Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

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.

Music Bugs

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Kingston

Kingston Children’s Hour

10:00-11:00T at Kingston Library, 11 Winchester Circle MK10 0BA. 01908 282720; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Milton Keynes Central

Messy Play

13:00-14:00TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LA. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).

Friday

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 10-week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.

Bletchley

Baby Clinic

New Bradwell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 1 - 2s, £4 per session (please book). Classes for 18 months +. Lollipops: 10:15-11:00T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Ballet & Tap: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 6s, (please book). Freestyle / Disco: 16:15-17:00T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). Rock and Roll: 17:00-17:30T; For 4 6s, £5 per session (please book). at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.

Start the Art Every Tuesday and Wednesday / 11am - 12noon Explore the joys of art in fun, multi-sensory sessions suitable for under 5s. £1 per person.

Stay & Play

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Sherington

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

9:30-11:15TH at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Upto 1yr.

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

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.

10:00-11:00T at Sherington Pavilion, Perry 10:00-11:30TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Daisy Chain Children’s Centre Lane MK16 9NH. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street Bumps and Babes: 10:00-11:00T; For bump £4.50 (drop MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; Toddle_About_Jan17-2a.indd For 18m - 5s, 0s, £2 per session 1 in). Check ccchimps.com for 12/7/2016 11:13:03 AM (please book). Non Walkers. holidays. £2 donation. (please book). Cluster Area Only. Young Parents Group: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 Stantonbury Newport Pagnell 5s, FREE (drop in). Under 25yrs. Bumps and Babies Time for Twos: 13:00-14:00T; For 2s, FREE Birth Matters MK Hypnobirthing 13:30-14:45T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre (drop in). 2 year funding application support. 9:30-12:30TH at Newport Pagnell Medical at Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Centre, Queens Avenue MK16 8QT. 07590 317863; For bump 12m, (drop in). Reach Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454. 613691; (please book). area only. Call before attending.

Music Bugs (MK & South Northants)

Music Bugs: 10:00-12:45TH; For 3m - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions. Music Bugs Summer Classes: 10:00-12:00H; For 0 - 4s, £4.50 per child (please book). Spaces limited. Different themes each week. Dates: 3/8 & 10/8. at Portfield Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Avenue MK16 8SB. 0844 822 1158.

Oakgrove

Baby College

9:30-12:30T at Oakgrove Leisure Centre, Brickhill Street MK10 9JQ. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call/email for more information & class times.

Olney

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.

Shelney Church End Story and Rhyme Time

10:30-11:30TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre at Watling Vale Medical Centre, Burchard Crescent MK5 6EY. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Text Fri mornings to book. For families in Shenley Church End & Loughton only.

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Stony Stratford

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes

11:00-14:00T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages. 11:00-11:30T at Stony Stratford Library, 5-7 Church Street MK11 1BD. 01908 562562; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donations Welcome.

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

10:00-16:00TH at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156; For 1 - 5s. 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.

Woburn Sands Baby Bumpkin

10:00-12:00TH at Summerlin Centre, Station Road MK17 8SG. 07745 301624; For 0 - 2s, £5.50 per child (please book). Classes: 10am: crawling-2yrs & 11.15am: 0 - crawling.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

15:30-16:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call centre to check times of classes.

Brooklands

Cha Char Chimps

10:00-11:00T at Brooklands Community Centre, Brooklands Pavilion, Countess Way MK10 7HN. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Conniburrow Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Reach Area Only.

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13:15-14:45T at Cross & Stable Church & Community Centre, Downs Barn Boulevard MK14 7RP. 01908 320850; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Friendly group. All carers welcome.

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New Bradwell

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9:30-11:00T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 07791 674808; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Toys, crafts, story, songs & snack.

Loughton

Loughton Parent & Toddlers

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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+.

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

11:00-11:30T at Newport Pagnell Library, St John Street MK16 8HQ. 01908 610933; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in). Donations appreciated.

Loughton Lodge

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.

Seedlings Stay & Play

Great Linford

10:00-10:30TH at Heron’s Lodge, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 31/2yrs, £5.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

10:00-11:30TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 0PZ. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 1 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Text Fri mornings to book.

Rugbytots MK

Baby Sensory

10:00-14:00TH at Great Linford Memorial Hall, Marsh Drive, Great Linford Village MK14 5AX. 07473 944053; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13months. Call for class times.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30TH at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation). Reach area only.

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Middleton

Stay & Play

9:30-10:45T at Oakgrove Primary School, Centurer Gate MK10 9JQ. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).

Milton Keynes Central

9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Newport Pagnell

Stories, Songs and Rhymetime for Under 5s

Musical Minis

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

Grange Farm

Sensory Room

11:00-15:00TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (drop in). Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h, Fri 11am-12pm & 2-3pm.

Music Bugs

10:00-11:45T at Central Milton Keynes, Children’s Library, Saxon Gate MK9 3HL. 0844 822 1158; For 3m - 4s. Fun music session.

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.

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Old Stratford

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Oxley Park

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Shenley Brook End

Little Kickers Football Classes

10:15-11:00TH at The Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive MK5 7GZ. 07490 262462; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 yrs.

Stoke Hammond Baby College

9:30-12:30T at Stoke Hammond Community Centre, Bragenham Side MK17 5DB. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call/email for more information & class times.

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Stowe

Old Stratford

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

Lollipops: 10:45-11:15T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Freestyle / Disco: 11:15-12:00T; For 4 6s, £5 per session (please book). at Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Road MK19 6NL. 01908 227772.

Family Explorers Stowe

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Willen

Song and Story Time

Olney

10:00-10:45T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Willen Pimary School, Beaufort Drive MK15 9HN. 01908 317863; For 18m - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only. Check group is on.

Lego & Duplo Club

10:30-11:30T at Olney Library, High Street MK46 4EF. 01234 711474; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Sat of month.

Story Time at Olney Library

Woburn

10:30-11:00T at Olney Library, High Street MK46 4EF. 01234 711474; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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.

Woburn Sands

Baby Sensory Classes

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show!

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

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10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13mths, various times, call to check.

Middleton

Little Kickers Football Classes

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

8:30-12:15TH at Oakgrove School (Dining Hall), Brickhill Street MK10 9JQ. 07490 262462; For 18m - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Wolverton Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

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 10-week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.

Wolverton

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.

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

Saturday

Bletchley

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

10:00-11:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 6m - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call centre to check times of classes.

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 weeks -5 yrs.

Bradville

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:30-11:15TH at Stanton School, Fairfax MK13 7BE. 07490 262462; For 18m - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Brooklands

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:15-11:00TH at Brooklands Sports Pavilion, Countess Way. 07490 262462; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 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).

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Milton Keynes Central

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Milton Keynes Central Library

Stories, Songs & Rhymetimes for Under 2s: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Sessions: 1/7, 29/7, 26/8, 23/9, 21/10, 18/11 & 16/12. Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes: 11:0011:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Donations welcome. at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088.

New Bradwell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Freestyle / Disco: 9:15-10:00 & 11:30-12:15T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). Rock and Roll: 10:00-10:45T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). Lollipops: 10:45-11:30T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Competition Class: 12:15-13:00T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). 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). Freestyle / Disco: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). at Cedars Primary School, Bury Street MK16 0DT. 01908 227772.

Birth Matters MK Hypnobirthing

10:00-13:00TH at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre, Queens Avenue MK16 8QT. 07590 613691; (please book).

Shenley Brook End

Rugbytots Classes

8:25-12:15TH at Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

Stantonbury

Rugbytots Classes

8:10-12:00TH at Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Stantonbury Campus MK14 6BN. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per child (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

Sunday

Bletchley

Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School

10:00-13:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call centre to check times of classes.

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 weeks-5 yrs.

Broughton

Rugbytots Classes

8:30-12:00TH at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.

Shenley Brook End Rugbytots Classes

8:40-11:35TH at Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

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

15:00-18:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Monday

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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.

Aston Clinton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-10:45T at Aston Clinton park, London Road HP22 5JL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech Classes available Monday to Friday

Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre

Book your FREE trial lesson today For classes in Aylesbury & Buckingham Call Helen Brawn on 01280 453052 or email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

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.

Advice Time @ More Cafe

10:00-11:00TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, at More Cafe HP20 1NG. 01296 423542; FREE (please book). Appointment only, call to book.

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

Play and Learn RAF Halton

9:30-11:00TH at Wendover Children’s Centre at RAF Halton HP22 5PG. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For RAF Families only.

Child Health Clinic

14:00-14:45TH at Buckingham Hospital, High Street MK18 1NU. 01280 821467; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Mon: 0-3months, Tues: 3 months+.

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).

Move-Play-Learn

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Postnatal Group (Southcourt): 13:00-14:30T; For 0s, FREE (please book). Invite only. Pls call to book. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

11:00-12:30T 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.

Bereavement Support

13:00-16:00T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narberth Drive HP21 1NX. 01296 423542; For mums - dadss, (please book). By app only. Please call to book.

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play

13:30-15:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For children aged 0-starting to walk. HV from 2.45pm.

Brill

Health Clinic & Family Support Dropin

10:00-11:00TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 18m - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Ages and Stages

9:30-12:30T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narberth Drive HP21 1NX. 01296 423542; (please book). Invite only.

Ivinghoe

Tuesday Tots at Granville Street

Ragdollyannas

13:45-14:30T at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre, Behind Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per child (drop in). Check group running before attending in holidays.

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.

Padbury

10:00-11:45TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). 50p donation welcome. Check with centre for dates.

Grandparents Group

Busy Fingers

13:30-14:45T at Padbury Preschool, Winslow Road MK18 2AP. 01280 815158; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

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.

Steeple Claydon

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

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 & more.

Childminders Group

10:00-11:30T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Tring

Bearbrook Early Years

Toddler Time

14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Waddesdon

Wonderful World

Buckingham

10:00-11:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Mon.Call to ensure running before attending.

9:15-10:45T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

9:00-11:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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

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Aylesbury

Haddenham

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!

PACEY Childminding Group: 9:3011:00T; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Fortnightly,call for dates. Does not run during summer holidays. Toddler Time: 13:45-14:30T; For 0 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Does not run during summer holidays. at The Winslow Centre, Thomas Freemantle School MK18 3DL. 01296 738510.

Tuesday

Musical Minis

Little Angels

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre

Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets

Aylesbury

Grandparents Group: 9:3011:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Baby Time: 12:00-13:30TH; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). 0-12 mths. at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Broughton Infant School HP20 1NX. 01296 423542.

Winslow

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years

Panda Support Group: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, call centre to check dates. Child Health Clinic and Baby Play: 13:0014:45TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). 0 - start of walking. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618.

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:00T at Aylebury Lending Library, Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Buckingham

Winslow

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

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 6m free).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Child Health Clinic (Winslow): 10:0011:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bumps and Babies: 14:00-15:30T; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Under 12 months. at The Winslow Centre, Thomas Freemantle School MK18 3DL.

Musical Minis

9:30-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Baby College

9:30-12:30T at The Centre, Verney Close MK18 1JP. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Call/email for more information & class times.

Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:15TH at Buckingham Hospital, High Street MK18 1NU. 01280 821467; For 3m - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Sensory Classes

11:30-14:00TH at Lace Hill Community Centre, Catch Pin Street MK18 7RR. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 11.30am (0-6mths) & 13.00pm (6-13mths).

Haddenham

Storytime

14:30-15:00TH at Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Steeple Claydon

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre

Wednesday

Aylesbury

10:00-11:30TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 1s, £1 (drop in). From 0 to crawling.

Development Matters

10:00-11:30TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, £1 (drop in). Dress for mess!

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Tring

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

Toddler Time

14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Wendover

Stepping Stones

10:00-11:30H at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Running from 25/07 - 25/08.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 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).

Wing

Wing Children’s Centre

Play and Grow: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (please book). Every 2nd & 4th Tues. Check before attending in holidays. PACEY Childminding Group: 10:30-12:00T; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues. at Wing Children’s Centre at Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163.

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Charndon

Musical Minis

Postnatal Group: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Child Health Clinic & Play Group: 13:3015:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.

Development Matters

11:00-12:30TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, Bucks Sports & Social Club HP21 9DR. 01296 334562; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Tatty Bumpkin

11:45-15:00T at The Centre, Verney Close MK18 1JP. 07745 301624; For 0 - 5s, £5.50 per child (please book). Classes: 11.45am: crawling-2yrs, 1pm: 0-1yr & 2pm: 2-5yrs.

My First 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.

10:30-11:30T at The Stone Village Hall, 50 Oxford Road HP17 8PB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Stoke Mandeville

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

Bounce & Rhyme

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

13:30-14:15T at Charndon Village Hall, Main Street OX27 0BL. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Musical Minis

10:00-10:45T at PK Kids Zone, Riverside Works MK18 1EL. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book).

Playtime

Language for Littl’uns: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). 3rd Weds of month. Invite only. Tiny Toes: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE. 2nd Weds of Month. Parents under 21yrs old. Aylesbury Multiples Group: 12:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

11:30-12:15T at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre, Steeple Claydon School, Meadoway MK18 2PA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 3s, £5 per session (please book).

Buckingham

Musical Minis

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Child Health Clinic & Baby’s First Cafe

14:00-15:15TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, Walton Court Community Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

NCT Bumps, Babies & Bigger Ones

15:00-18:00TH at St James the Great Church, Aylesbury Road HP22 5ED. 01296 326060; For 0 - 5s. 1st & 3rd Weds,email for dates.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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.

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

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

Long Crendon

Bounce and Rhyme Session

11:00-11:30TH at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Check grp on before attending.

Steeple Claydon Bumps and Babies

10:00-11:30TH at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre MK18 2PA. 01280 821467; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Under 12 months.

Thame

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

10:00-12:15T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 10am (birth - 6/7mths) 11.15am (6mths 14mths).

Tring

Toddler Time

14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Waddesdon

Waddesdon and Whitchurch Sure Start Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 9:15-10:45T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Child Health Clinic: 13:45-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion HP18 0LX. 01296 655218.

Wendover

Wendover Children’s Centre

Parent Craft: 9:30-11:30T; For bump, FREE (drop in). Early Years Short Breaks Service: 13:3016:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143.

Winslow

Musical Minis

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

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

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Thursday

Tilsworth near Leighton Buzzard

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Aylesbury Playtime

10:00-11:00T at Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall, Stanbridge Road LU7 9PN. 07811 797890; For 0 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

9:00-10:30TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Bring a healthy snack.

Child Health Clinic

Tring

Fishes Toddler Group

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.

Berryfields Parent and Toddler Group

14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-11:15TH at Bedgrove Surgery, Brentwood Way HP21 7TL. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-11:30T at Church of the Holy Spirit, Church Hall, 71a Camborne Avenue HP21 7UE. 01296 394759; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Toddler Time

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

Waddesdon

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.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby Time: 14:00-15:30TH; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). 0 - 12 Months. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Wendover

Wendover Children’s Centre

Play and Learn: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Messy Play: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143.

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.

Wing

Buckingham

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, FREE (please book). From sitting to school age. Appointment only.

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 Jesus.

Elmhurst Early Years

Play & Learn for Women: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Little Explorers: 13:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Visually Impaired Early Years Group

12:15-13:15TH at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). 1st Thurs of month. App only, call to book.

Postnatal Group

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Lace Hill Community Centre, Catchpin Street MK18 7RR. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £7 per class (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Haddenham Hunca Munca

9:30-11:30T at St Mary’s Centre, Station Rd HP17 8AJ. Zsofia: 07964 744381; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). £2 per child, £2.50 for 2 or more.1st session free.

Ivinghoe

Ivinghoe & Pitstone’s Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group running before attending in holidays. Little Learners: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 per child (drop in). Birth to walking. Check group running before attending in holidays. at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363.

Steeple Claydon

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:15TH at Wing Children’s Centre at Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Check group on before attending in holidays.

Wingrave

Baby Sensory Classes

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.

Friday

Aylesbury

Weeniebeans Soft Playroom & Coffee

9:30-11:30T at Fairford Leys Community Centre, Hampden Square HP19 7HT. 07796683206 / 07957789841; For 0 - 3s, (drop in). Cost: £1.50: 0-1yr, £2.50: 1-2yr & £3.50: 2-3yr, sibling discounts avail, pls ask on admission.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Advice Time: 9:30-10:30TH; FREE (please book). By app only, please call to book. Development Matters: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Dress for Mess. Rainbows: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). For children with additional needs. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

13:00-14:30T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narberth Drive HP21 1NX. 01296 423542; (please book). Invite only.

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 & more.

Babytime

Stoke Mandeville

9:30-10:00T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Haddenham Library, Churchway HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:30-12:30T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class. Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

10:30-11:00T at Aylesbury Lending Library, Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

14:00-15:30TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, Walton Court Community Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; £1 per family (drop in). For 0 - 12months.

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Bounce & Rhyme

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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

Breastfeeding Drop In

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

Buckingham

Buckingham Park Health Clinic

13:00-14:30T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at Buckingham Park Community Centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Primary Ballet

16:00-16:45T at Padbury Village Hall, Main Street MK18 2AP. Rebecca: 07572 156980; For 4 - 5s, £3 per class.

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

HappyBeeps: 9:30-10:15T; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (drop in). Baby Bell: 10:30-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (drop in). at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.

Long Crendon

PJ Friday

17:30-18:00TH at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Last Fri of month. Check on before attending.

Newton Leys

Cha Char Chimps

10:00-11:00T at Newton Leys Community Centre, St Helens Avenue MK3 5FJ. 07736 449746; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Steeple Claydon

Child Health Clinic

11:00-12:15TH at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre MK18 2PA. 01296 738510; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Stewkley

Stewkley Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Village Hall, High Street North, LU7 0EW. 07743 254987; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

Tring

Toddler Time

14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Buggy Fit

13:45-14:45TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (please book). Call 01296 585024 to book.

Wendover

Buckingham

Rugbytots Classes

Child Health Clinic

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:30-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stepping Stones

10:00-11:30H at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Running from 25/07 - 25/08,booking essential.

8:35-11:30TH at Buckingham Primary School, Foscott Way MK18 1TT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £7 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session. Ages 2-7yrs.

Hazeley

Performing Arts

9:00-15:00T at CentreStage Theatre School, The Hazeley Academy, Emperor Drive MK8 0PT. 01908 242649; For 4 - 5s, £12 per class (please book). For 4-6yrs.

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-12:00T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Wing

9:00-11:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

10:00-12:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Little Learners

9:30-11:00T at Wing Children’s Centre at Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (please book). Check group on before attending in holidays.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Sunday

Winslow

Aylesbury

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

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:15-10:40TH 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.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Aylesbury

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-12:00TH 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.

Who Let The Dads Out?

9:30-11:00TH at Granville Street Church, Granville Street HP20 2JR. 01296 334154; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Dads group - 1st Sat of mth. For 0-10 yrs.

Saturday Story Time

Waddesdon

11:00-11:15TH at Aylesbury Library, Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-11:30TH at Waddesdon Village Hall, Baker Street HP18 0LQ. info@rideontimehire. com; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). Unlimited ride on toy fun,email to book,under 12mths free.

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

Ride on Time Play Session

Ginger Bread Group

13:30-15:00TH at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Sat of month.Single parent group.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-13:45T 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.

Little Brickhill

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Little Brickhill Village Hall, Watling Street, Little Brickhill MK17 9NJ. 07736 449746 / 07811 797890; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

8:30-12:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

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Monday

Amersham

Play and Learn

9:30-11:00TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

Bumps and Babies

Parties

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Pre-s

After

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Explore Nature

Enjoy Cooking

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

Beaconsfield

Bourne End

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Messy Play

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:30-15:00TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Call to check before attending.

Bourne End

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.

11:30-13:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Tumble Tots

Little Fish

Holmer Green

9:30-12:15T at Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road SL8 5SX. 07709 496876; For 0 - 5s, £7.75 per class (please book). Visit website for class times.

Tiddlywinks

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

Chesham

Marlow

Newtown Children’s Centre

PACEY: 9:15-10:45T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 1st Mon of month. Play & Learn: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). NOT on 1st Monday of the month. Super Set Mums: 11:30-12:15T; For 0 - 3s, £5 per session (please book). Call centre to book. 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; For 0 - 3s, £1.25 per child (drop in). Closed for summer hols, re-opens 12/09.

Hazlemere Library Bounce & Rhyme

Mini Memories & Learning Journeys: 10:3012:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 0-14mths. Parent Craft: 13:30-15:00T; For bump, FREE (please book). Antenatal class. By appt only. at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

9:45-11:25TH at Amersham Free Church, Sycamore road/Woodside road HP7. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £6 per session (drop in). Class times: 9.45 & 10.45am.

Swimming Lessons

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.

10:00-10:30T at Hazlemere Library, 312 Amersham Road HP15 7PY. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Book tickets with library.

Beaconsfield

High Wycombe

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Bumps, Babies & Beyond

9:30-11:30T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. For bump - 4s, £1 per family (donation). 10:00-11:00T at Millbrook Combined School Pool, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Chesham

Bounce & Rhyme

Princes Risborough

Risborough Children’s Centre

Funky Monkeys

9:55-11:25T 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.

Burnham

Child Health Clinic

13:30-15:00TH at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check group is on in holidays.

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.

8:45-11:30T at Marlow Methodist Church, Spittal Street SL7 3HJ. 07799 854 535; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Pre-school children & their grown-ups.

Amersham

Hazlemere

Babbling Babies: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Runs alongside Health Clinic. Child Health Clinic: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, The Meadows School, School Road HP10 0HF. 01628 525802.

Tiddlywinks

Tuesday

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre

10:00-10:30TH at Chesham Library, Elgiva Lane HP5 2JD. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with library session is on.

Urchins

10:00-11:30T at United Reformed Church (URC) Hall, The Broadway HP5 1BX. 01494 776014; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:30-13:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes. 15:30-17:10TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 07490 262462; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

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).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:30TH at The Beech House, 17 Penn Road HP9 2PN. 0844 243 6045; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

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.

Breastfeeding Clinic

10:00-13:00T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 2s, (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

St Columba’s Toddler Group

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.

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.

Hazlemere

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.

Maidenhead

Tumble Tots

9:30-13:45T at Magnet Leisure Centre SL6 8AW. 07709 496876; For 0 - 5s, £7.75 per class (please book). Visit website for class times.

Marlow Bottom

Marlow Bottom Mother and Toddler Group

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

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Princes Risborough

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

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.

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years

Risborough Children’s Centre

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech

Child Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30TH; Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Classes available Monday to Friday Breastfeeding Support: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Book your FREE trial lesson today at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 F or classes in High Wycombe, Princes Risborough & Beaconsfield 347934. Call Maria on 07885 944904 or Tylers Green mariawebster@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

Water Babies Swimming 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.

Wednesday

Amersham Little Angels

10:30-12:00T at St.Michael Church, 70 Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Not every week - call for dates.

FUNKY MONKEYS ‘Let Your Children Go Bananas’

Drama:

Weds: Hazlemere 10.00am

Classes in High Wycombe

Music:

Tues: Amersham 9.45am & 10.45am Thurs: Penn 9.45am

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.

Beaconsfield

Child Health Clinic

9:15-10:45T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

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

Emmanuel Lullaby Club

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

Breastfeeding Group

13:00-15:00TH at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check grp running.

Denham

Little Lions

10:00-11:30T at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, at St Marks Church Hall. 01895 835967; For 1 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Child Health Clinic

11:00-12:30TH at Denham and Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

42 July - Sept 2017 Toddle About

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.

High Wycombe

St.Anne’s Parent & Toddler Group

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

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(6-7mths14mths) & 11.00(birth-6/7mths).

Mapledean Children’s Centre

Baby Massage: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, £10 per family (please book). Call to book. Does not run during summer holidays. Baby Sensory: 13:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 per session (drop in). 0-18months.Does not run during summer holidays. at Mapledean Children’s Centre at Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2.

Family Support Outreach

13:00-16:00TH at Risborough Children’s Centre at Saunderton Lodge, Wycombe Road HP14 4JB. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Radnage

Baby signing:

Tues: Beaconsfield 1.45pm Thurs: Penn 10.30am

Parties:

Pick your theme and duration to suit your child and your budget

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

Walters Ash Play & Learn

Flackwell Heath

9:30-11:00T at Risborough Children’s Centre at RAF Walters Ash, Naphill HP14 4UE. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For RAF Service Families & Carers.

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

Amersham

Email: info@funkymonkeysltd.co.uk Call: 07866 510289 www.funkymonkeysltd.co.uk funkymonkeysbucks

Flackwell Heath Methodist Church Parent and Toddler Group

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.

Great Missenden

Thursday

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.

Duplo Club

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:30-15:00T at Chiltern Avenue HP6 5AH. 0845 2303232; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Hazlemere

14:30-17:10TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 07490 262462; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 7 yrs.

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.

Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes

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.

Play and Learn

10:00-11:30TH at Hazlemere Children’s Centre, Highfield Way HP15 7UW. 01494 813762; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Little Kickers Football Classes

Beaconsfield

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:30T 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.

Burnham

St Peters Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at St Peters Church, Church Street SL1 7HX. 01628 664338; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in).

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Chalfont St Peter

Tiddley Tots & Tales

Young Explorers

10:00-11:30TH at Chalfont St Giles Youth Club, 22 Narcot Lane HP8 4DA. 07525 733543 / 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call to check it’s on.

Chesham

Community Play

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

Open Door Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Hivings Free Church HP5 2DB. Gillian: 07446 184890; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Bounce & Rhyme

10:00-10:30TH at Chesham Library, Elgiva Lane HP5 2JD. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with library session is on.

Hazlemere

Grand Parents Group

10:00-11:30T at Hazlemere Children’s Centre, Highfield Way HP15 7UW. 01494 813762; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

High Wycombe

Playhouse Toddlers

9:30-11:00T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 01296 382415; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Hughenden Toddler Group

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.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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.

Tumble Tots

Little Chalfont

NCT Chiltern Bumps & Babies

Penn

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

Stokenchurch

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.

Starlight Toddler Group

Funky Monkeys

9:30-11:15T at Penn and Tylers Green Village Hall, HP10 8LN. 07766 881567; For bump - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in). 1st session free.

Story Time

14:15-14:45T at Bell Street HP27 0AA. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call Library for dates & times.

Busy Babies

11:00-12:00TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 1s, £1 per session (drop in). 0-18months. Does not run during summer holidays.

10:00-11:30TH at Little Chalfont Village Hall, Cokes Lane HP8 4UD. Emma: 07747 612483; For 0 - 2s, £2 (drop in).

Penn & Tylers Green Toddler Group

Postnatal Group: 10:30-12:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 6 week programme covering several topics.Invite only. Baby Massage and Yoga: 13:00-14:00T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 6wk course,call centre to book. Emotional Art & Crafts: 16:00-18:00T; For 0 5s, FREE (please book). at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

10:45-13:45T at Longburrow Hall, Park Lane HP14 3TQ. 07709 496876; For 0 - 5s, £7.75 per class (please book). Visit website for class times.

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. 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.

Princes Risborough

Risborough Children’s Centre

9:45-10:30TH at Penn Free Methodist Church, Church Road (next to the crown pub) HP10 8NU. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £6 per session (drop in). Merry Mix of Music and Movement! .

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Turville

Evolution Childcare Sensory Play

Tylers Green

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.

Walters Ash

Stepping Stones

10:00-11:30H at Risborough Children’s Centre, Oakshott Centre HP14 4TS. 01844 347934; For 3 - 4s. Please call centre to confirm dates.

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High Wycombe

Sparkles Down’s Syndrome Group

Amersham

9:00-15:00T at Email duncanandmeryn@gmail.com for location. For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). From sitting to school age. Appointment only.

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.

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

Bounce & Rhyme

10:15-11:45T at Amersham Library, Chiltern Avenue HP6 5AH. 01296 382415; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10.15am: over 1s, 11.15: under 1s.

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.

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

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 5s.

Bounce and Rhyme

10:00-10:30T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 01296 382415; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Ticketed event, contact library to collect.

Coffee and Play

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.

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Call to check group running before attending.

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

9:45-11:30T at St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Green HP9 2BN. 07591140751; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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Newtown Children’s Centre

running.

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.

Young Explorers

10:00-11:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre at Christ Church HP10 9AA. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call centre to check grp

Micklefield Library Bounce & Rhyme Baby and You: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE 10:30-11:30TH All Kids active quarter page 2015.indd 1 Health Visitor. 15/07/2015 10:23 at Micklefield Library, Breastfeeding Clinic (drop in).Oct Meet new parents, Micklefield Road HP13 7HU. 0845 230 3232; 10:00-13:00T at Beaconsfield Children’s Child Health Clinic: 9:30-10:50TH; For 0 - 5s, For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). FREE (drop in). Please arrive before 10.30am, Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; HV have to leave promptly! For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Holmer Green Ready Steady Two: 11:15-12:00TH; For 2 - 3s, Noizee Preschool Music & Movement NCT Beaconsfield Toddler Time FREE (drop in). For toddlers. 10:00-10:30TH at Beaconsfield Library, Classes at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop Noizee Music & Movement Classes: 14:00Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037. in). 1st Fri of month. Max 15 children. Check 14:45T; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Play and Learn on in holidays. Sibling discount. 10:00-11:30T at Waterside Children’s Centre, Noizee Musical Theatre Classes: 16:00Burnham 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For 0 17:00T; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to check group running. Family Focus Postnatal Depression Class split: 4-6yrs & 7+yrs. at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Support Group Denham Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717879903. 10:15-11:30T at Methodist Church Hall, Lent Denham and Gerrards Cross Children’s Rise SL1 7BH. Marie: 01628 667101; For 0 - 4s, Little Chalfont Centre FREE (please book). Creche provided. Please Little Chalfont Toddler Group CAB: 14:00-15:00H; FREE (drop in). 1st Fri of call for more details. 9:45-11:30T at Little Chalfont Village Hall HP8 month.Call centre for dates. Chalfont St Giles 4UD. For 1 - 4s, £35 per child (book by term). Young Explorers: 14:00-15:15T; For 0 - 5s, £1 £35 & £17.50 for sibling over 1 per term. per family (drop in). £1 donation per family. Little Crickets Toddler Group at Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967. 9:00-11:30T at The Cricket Pavillion, Crossleys Marlow HP8 4QN. 07832 353082; For 0 - 3s, £2.50 per Gerrards Cross Tumble Tots session (drop in). A mum and Baby/toddler 9:30-13:55T at Marlow Youth Centre, Bounce & Rhyme group for under 3s. Wycombe Road SL7 3JD. 07709 496876; For 10:30-11:00T at Denham & Gerrards Cross Bounce and Rhyme 0 - 5s, £7.75 per class (please book). Visit Children’s Centre, at Gerrards Cross Library. 10:30-11:00TH at Chalfont St Giles Library, website for class times. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call High St HP8 4QA. 07525 733543 / 01494 to ensure group running. Marlow Children’s Centre 678244; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call centre to Bounce & Rhyme Toddlers: 10:30-11:00T; For Hazlemere check grp running. 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Sing & Sign Baby Signing Bounce & Rhyme Babies: 11:15-11:45T; For Chalfont St Peter 9:45-12:00T at The Stables, Cedar Barn, Barn 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Teddy Bears Toddler Group Lane HP15 7BQ. Maria: 07885 944904; For at Marlow Library, Institute Road SL7 1BL. 9:30-11:30TH at Chalfont St Peter Community 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Centre, Gravel Hill SL9 9QX. 07582 995167 Teach your baby to talk BEFORE speech! Stagecoach Theatre School or 07713622401; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per family 16:30-18:30T at Marlow CofE Primary School, Water Babies Swimming Classes (drop in). Open all year - see website for Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. Clare: 01494 9:55-11:25T at Cedar Park School, Cedar closures. 533203; per session (book by term). Fantastic Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, dance, sing & drama for 4-8 yrs. £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes. 44 July - Sept 2017 Toddle About

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Naphill

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

13:30-14:30T at Naphill Village Hall, Main Road HP14 4SX. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0s, £6 (book by 10-week term). Birth to around 6-7 months.

Princes Risborough

Risborough Children’s Centre

Messy Play: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Early Years Short Break Service: 13:30-16:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (please book). For parents of children with additional needs. Call centre to book. at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

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.

Saturday

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: 9:3017:30T; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama! at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd HP11 1TB. Clare: 01494 533203.

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The Positive Birth Movement

10:00-11:30TH at Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, HP11 2TT. Kate: 07711 183182; For bump, FREE (drop in). Group runs on the 1st Saturday of each month.

For Maidenhead, Bourne End, Marlow & Stokenchurch classes visit www.tumbletots.com/marlow or contact Helen on 07709 496876 or TumbleTotsMarlow@hotmail.com

Story Time

11:00-11:15TH at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 01296 382415; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

FUN MUSIC CLASS!

Marlow

Multi Sensory, Pre-school Music and Movement Experience.

Marlow Dads Group

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

Tylers Green

Amersham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Swimming Lessons

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.

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.

Messy Church

11:30-13:00 at St.Michael Church, 70 Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Sat of Month, starting 17/01/17.

Little Kickers Football Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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Amersham, Beaconsfield, Great Missenden For Details Chorleywood, High Wycombe & Milton Keynes: James: 07490 262 462 Email jdonald@littlekickers.co.uk ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

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Aylesbury & Oxfordshire: Call Details Kieran:For 07412 480 804 ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk Email ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk

Saturday Stay & Play

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.

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High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:00-17:00T 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.

Henley-on-Thames

Stagecoach Theatre School

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!

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

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

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:00-17:00T 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.

High Wycombe

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Hazlemere

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.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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Chorleywood

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Chesham

8:45-12:00TH at St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road WD3 6EW. 07490 262462; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Sunday

Beaconsfield

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

Beaconsfield

8:45-12:55TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 07490 262462; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

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.

9:00-14:30T at Chiltern Wood 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 Road HP11 1TB. 01494 533203; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-12:55TH at The Royal Grammar School, Amersham Road HP13 6QT. 07490 262462; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

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