Toddle About Northants Oct - Dec 2016 by Toddle About Magazine

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What’s new for bumps, babies & toddlers in the Northamptonshire area Key to each area:

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Held weekly on Thursdays from 2-4pm, this is the second group organised by Rugrats and Halfpints that fills the void for parents created by classes being cut by council-run children's centres which are facing closure. Gain full use of Rugrats and Halfpints' soft play and sensory equipment, alongside weighing facilities, colouring in, toys and books. It’s free for babies (under 12 months) with their older siblings (charged at normal rates). Children receive FREE squash and a healthy snack of fresh fruit. For further information visit www.rugratsandhalfpints.com or call 01295 250060. P.35

Northampton's C Cafe afe fo forr Littl Little e Ones

Maria's Coffee and Cake is an amazing find for anyone with little ones in Northampton. Enjoy a rest or an enjoyable meet-up with friends over a fabulous coffee, tantalising homemade cakes and, crucially, a play area for children so that you can relax while they have fun. Based at 48 The Drapery, NN1 2HG, the cafe is open all week and can be booked for parties. Find out more and book a table at www.mariascoffeeandcake.co.uk. P.12

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Take the opportunity to let your toddlers enjoy some ghoulish fun on the Hallowe'en trail at National Trust Stowe. Running from 22nd – 31st October, 10am-4.30pm, it's a great opportunity to get them dressed up without interfering with the bed-time routine. With a new at theme this year, pick up from where you left off Easter for the family to discover the darker side of Sleeping Beauty. Normal admission applies, ns. plus £1.50 per trail helping to restore the garde www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe. P.27 4 Oct-Dec 2016 Toddle About

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Personal Trai aini ning ng for Mums

At We Train, You Gain, they want to help you get to a healthier, fitter and stronger version of you, so that you can run after your children without feeling breathless! Focusing on key areas of the body that naturally get get weaker after having a child, they will create a personally tailored program base d on what you want to achieve and then they’ll help you achieve it. They operate on a 1-2-1 basis in thei r own private gym. Special discounts are available for sessions booked between 9am and 2.30pm. For more info, call 0 call 0790 7909 9 631 6310 037. 37. P.15

A Picturesque Village Nursery

Situated in the picturesque Priors Nursery village of Priors Marston, The Indoors, its three s. ding oun has lovely rural surr ant and educational, vibr interconnected rooms are of activities and ety vari e wid a dren chil giving the n through play lear can they so toys to choose from has access to an also sery nur The ry. ove disc and re outdoor area and adventure playground, a secu d in all categories Goo d a woodland garden. Rate ur free taster 3-ho a k boo can you , TED by OFS 7 or 052 7 26 132 ng 0 acti session by cont k.. P.11 o.uk ol.cco.u ool. cho ssch orss rior epri thep @th yfs@ eyfs

An All Singing, All Dan Dancing cing Party If your child enjoys singing and dancing, let their imagination come alive with a Boogie Beat party. Fun and structured, Boogie Beat parties include everyone’s favourite songs and stories. Run by Sharon, your super-talented, local Boogie Beat owner, you will also get to meet Giggles, the Boogie Beat Monkey – guaranteed to leave you smiling! Boogie Beat parties are suitable for children up to 6 years and are perfect for birthdays, Christmas, nursery and pre-school. Themed parties available. Contact sharon@boogiebeat.co.uk and visit www.boogiebeat.co.uk for more info. P.53 icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

Gymnastics and Circus Classes for Tots Dexterity is an established dance and gymnastics school in Northampton that is now providing fun movement classes for much younger children. Based at a new, bespoke studio at Great Houghton Great Hall (NN4 7AF), they are now offering classes for children aged 18 months to 5 years, including Gymnastics and Circus classes on Mondays and Fridays, and Ballet and ‘Start 2 Dance’ classes on Saturdays. Adult classes include Dance Fit, Yoga, Tap and Zumba. Contact Estha Jones for a trial session on 01604 877577 or 07971 822009 or dexteritydance@gmail.com. www.dexteritydance.com. P.46

Pitsford Cycles’ Christmas Club

Bikes make wonderful Christmas gifts, especially with the Christmas Club from Pitsford Cycles at Brixworth Coun try Park. Reserve a bike with just a 10% deposi t, then pay in flexible instalments until final paym ent in the middle of December. They build the bike in-store for you, and also give two free serv ices. They store the bike for you, for free, until nearer Christmas, and they can even deliv er to you right up to Christmas Eve itself (location and availability restrictions apply). www.pitsfordcycle s.co.uk. 01604 881777. Quote TODCYC16 to ge t 10% off (in store only). P.12

New 'Story Book Ballet' Classes

Open Stage are very excited to announce this new class taught by the lovely Miss Katie who has joined them 6-week from America. Story Book Ballet is a . Miss Katie 4pm at days Mon on ing runn se, cour and gy inolo term e, niqu teaches ballet tech ugh choreography to young dancers thro tale imaginative play with a focus on fairy adventure favourites. The children share their course. For with parents on the last day of each and start £21 just cost ses cour 2½ to 4 years, the in September and October. or Contact openstage@rocketmail.com 07847 922542. P.48

Get in the Hall allo owe wee en n and Christmas Spirit Fabulous new costumes and accessories have arrived in The Works Fancy Dress shop in Northampton, with options for all ages starting with a super-cute toddler range. Browse the exciting Halloween and Christmas stock, perfe ct for parties and nativity events at the store at 157 Adnitt Road, NN1 4NH. Looking Glass Thea tre also have fun Ghost Walks coming soon and, for Christmas, the immensely popular traditional family Panto 'Robin Hood & The Babes in the Woo d', will be showing. Visit www.lookingglasst heatre.co.uk for further information. P.40

& Child ly & amiily Award-Winning FFam er aph Photogr Lisa at Wildgoose Photographics specialises in outdoor family and child photography. Having won two awards in the ographers, last two months from the Guild of Phot little ones your and you ure capt rally natu will she ed relax and fun A ion. locat at your favourite includes 2 hour photo session is only £50 and your private a FREE 10”x8” mounted print from make sure kly, quic so gallery. Your children grow forever. ories mem ial spec e thos ish cher you m. P.12 www.wildgoosephotographics.co

New Dance School in in Nor Northampton

Based at the Spring Family Centre (NN1 2SN), Anna’s Dance Place is an IDTA registered dance school offering professional dance classes for children aged 3 upwards. Classes include Rosette Baby Ballet, Prepara tory Ballet, Modern Jazz, Theatre Craft and Street Dance, and module exams are offered. The school takes part at dance festivals and runs an annual, end of year presentation for parents and family. For a month from the 2nd week of Octo ber, you can book a free trial in any dance class for more info, contact Anna at brian-anna@hotm ail.co.uk or kemer06. P.52 Oct-Dec 2016 Toddle About Northamptonshire 5

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Pregnancy and P Post ostn nata atall Yoga Classes

Lisa Valentine’s Vinyasa Flow yoga classes will restore your sense of wellbeing. Starting from October, the 5-week courses are held in Syresham and Middleton Cheney. The Pregnancy Yoga classes are designed specifically for the changing body and mind of the pregnant moth er. They are gentle, sociable classes, helping with many pregnancy-related ailments. The Moth er and Baby yoga classes help the mother’s body return to vitality and strength after giving birth, and the basic moves introduced to your baby can make them more comfortable and calm. www.lisavalentinevinyasaflow.co.uk. P.57

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Grubby Hands is a new family-run business specialising in the latest affordable fashion trends for tly expanded babies and children. They have recen back to school and ing bedd de inclu to e rang their own grubby accessories and also have their very and do with corner dedicated to things to make tmas the range your little one. In the run up to Chris the with er furth will be expanding even Find out more introduction of the Grubby Toy Box! ng.com. P.16 lothi ensc hildr ndsc byha at www.grub

The Benefits of Outdoor Learning in the Early Years

Early Years education is crucial in developing problem-solving, creativity and physical skills, as well as fostering a sense of well-being and discovery. The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom states that these skills and more can be achieved through learning in an outdoor environment. Every week Quinton House Nursery and Reception pupils participate in Forest School, providin g a magical outdoor space within the school’s 31 acres of picturesque grounds where they enjo y stories, group activities and explore woodlan d. Visit www.quintonhouseschool.co .uk for more information. P.7 6 Oct-Dec 2016 Toddle About

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diddi dance are looking for enthusiastic, driven and motivated individuals to join them as new franchisees. If you love dancing, or working with children, teaching or then ing work e whil fun ng just havi rtunity for this could be the perfect business oppo a rewarding you. A diddi dance Franchise offers so it can work/life balance that fits around you, and bus sylla the of ess suit anyone. The succ the financial lesson plans offer great reward and . For more returns are high for low set-up costs m/franchise information visit www.diddidance.co .com. P.35 or email rebecca.horrell@diddidance

Celebrity First Aid Training

This summer, Northampton’s Daisy First Aid trainer, Marie Gale, taught celebrity mum Helen Flanagan, of Coronation Street and I’m a Celebrity fame, their popular First Aid for Parents class. On Instagram Helen posted, “Really enjoyed my @daisyfirstaid class this morning … I now feel much more confident with first aid with havin g a toddler, definitely recommend to parents!” Daisy First Aid have also released a unique and stylish first aid kit for children and, during October half term , they will be holding workshops for children from age 7. For more details, email marie@daisy firstaid.com, www.daisyfirstaid.com/marie P.31

Christmas Shopping with Reindeer

What could be better than browsing some of the UK’s finest crafts, designs and artworks to find that thoughtful and unique present, ng in the whilst enjoying good food and getti eer and his reind the Boris with spirit of Christmas in the fun, friends from Luxlyk reindeer? To join (NN7 1LQ) for head over to Castle Ashby Gardens Sunday and rday Satu Crafts for Christmas on ed and lit heat in Held r. mbe Nove 27th & 26th 10am daily. marquees, parking is free. Open from See Tickets £4 per adult, children free. details. P.43 www.palladianevents.co.uk for more

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Musical Minis Comes to H Hunsbury

Musical Minis provide a fun music group for pre-schoolers from birth - 4 years, working on all the key areas of a child’s development and following the EYFS framework used in nurseries and preschools. And they are now coming to Hunsbury! Musical Minis Leader Emma who works in the Northants area will entertain and educate your children with lots of singing, dancing, instrument time and story time, helping your children to develop their speech, concentration, listening, social and interpersona l skills.To register your interest, email leenatthakk hakke er@m r@mu usical sicalm minis. inis.co co.uk. .uk. P.48

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Little Art Works is a fantastic mobile craft studio, which specialises in pottery painting, clay impressions they have and bespoke silver jewellery – and stock to get in s item tmas Chris new y lovel some Little Art find can You . spirit you in the seasonal Q) on the Works at Sywell Country Park (NN6 0U ts even r othe and th mon y ever 1st Sunday of at through the month – full details are 33/ or call Little-Art-Works-7700726297579 Art Works Little 487. 969 7752 07947 672372 or 0 es, nursery are also available for birthday parti visits and local groups or events. P.42

Upcoming Family Shows at The Core at Corby Cube

The fun doesn’t have to stop now the kids are back at school! Get the new school year off to a swimmingly ward-winning good start with Everyone Active’s a e Learn to ensiv preh com The ities. activ swim range of Swim programme includes a wide maintain activities to help your child start and 50 weeks a for run ns Lesso ey. journ tic their aqua for children able avail are year, six days a week and er furth For ths. mon four of age the over est leisure information and to find your near . P.61 .com. P.61 e.com ctive activ onea veryyone .ever ww.e www isit w re, visit centre, v

Stickman: Thurs 10 – Sat 12 Novembe r - Stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular children’s book. Reco mmended for ages 3 and upwards.Tickets: £1 2.50* with groups and concessions at £10.50. A Christmas Carol: Thurs 8 Sat 31 December - The most famous festive tale of all time is brought to life in a brilliantly entertaining version for all the family. The Core will be transformed with candles, mince pies, mulled wine, carols and some ghostly goings on. Tickets: from £10.50 - £ 13.50* Ticket Office: 01536 470 470 or book at www.thecorecorby.com P.11 & P4 3

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son and Axel Scheffler’s The Gruffalo’s Child: Mon 24 – Sat 29 October - Julia Donald brought to life in a lovingly is Gruffalo The to sequel ting captiva and inning award-w *. : £13.50 Tickets above. and 3 ages magical show perfect for (from Blue, Jack and the Beanstalk: Fri 9 – Sat 31 December - Simon Webbe winner) and I’m a Celeb, Strictly), Ashleigh and Pudsey (Britain’s Got Talent Beanstalk, this year’s Ricky K (Britain’s Got Talent Semi-finalist) star in Jack and *.the o £30 m £11 t spectacular family pantomime. Tickets: fro - Take an unforgettable Peter and The Starcatcher: 29 November – 31 December as, with the much-anticipated Christm this knew never you nd Neverla the through journey * . Tickets: from £10 - £26 . Awards Tony 5 of winner show, ay Broadw European Premiere of this are invited on families n under seven and their Second Star to the Right: Fri 2 December – 7 January - Childre again in this back and nd Neverla Pan’s Peter to journey a this magical and mystical adventure, taking them on * ances. perform family for each : £9.50 Tickets interactive show. .co.uk P.9 & P41 & P64 Box Office: 01604 624811 or book at www.royalandderngate * A transaction fee of £1 (The Core) or £3 (R&D) applies to telephone

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I thoroughly enjoy being a stay at home father. I love dedicating quality time to my kids, nurturing them and teaching them the skills they will need when they face the world on their own. I feel blessed to spend so much time with my kids. Very few men get to spend as much time with their children as I do. It’s sad, but a harsh reality of society and the world we live in. I gave up a career in communications and public relations to look after our daughter back in 2011. It was very much a practical decision. Helen was attending nursery full-time and we lived in a state of constant domestic chaos as both my wife and I worked full time. The house was in a dreadful state Monday to Friday and the weekends were generally spent putting it back together and preparing for the week ahead. Both Gill and I felt Helen should have more parental attention. We were also fed up with the domestic chaos. I wasn’t hugely happy in my job and my wife had greater earning potential. I suggested to Gill that

I give up my job to run the household and reduce Helen’s nursery hours. At first, Gill wasn’t sure of the wisdom of this move, but she quickly came around to the idea and we haven’t looked back. We’ve subsequently had Izzy, our second daughter. Gill will freely admit she couldn’t be a stay at home parent. She is career-minded and doing things our way has given her the freedom to concentrate on her work. That said, being a stay at home dad isn’t easy. The parenting world, especially the early years, are incredibly mother-centric.

The hardest part is the social isolation. Although an issue for mums, guys in my position face some particular challenges. I’ve had women tell me on numerous occasions that they regularly meet with other mums for coffee and a chat. Although they may know of stay at home dads who attend baby and toddler groups etc.,

they just don’t think to invite them. You can see how this happens. Following the birth of a child, mums often socialise with other mums from their anti-natal groups. As their children develop and get older, the mums move on to playgroups and form strong friendship bonds, their children often socialising together as well. When a man is parachuted into these strong friendship groups that have developed over the course of two or three years, well, he gets ignored! Worse still, his children can be ignored too. That’s just one of the difficulties us stay at home dads face. Another can be the attitudes of medical professionals. I have learned that when I take the kids to see a doctor I have to tell them straight away that I am a stay at home dad and their main carer. Once I have established the ground rules, I get treated well. On the occasions I have failed to do this, I have been treated very differently and not in a good way. Being a stay at home dad is tough, just as it is being a stay at home mum. It can be isolating and society still hasn’t caught up with the idea that men can do childcare. Even so, I love being a stay at home dad. I wouldn’t want things any other way.

John Adams is a stay at home dad with two daughters; Helen aged seven and Elizabeth, known as Izzy, who is three. He lives in Surrey with his wife Gill, who works full time. John also blogs at Dadbloguk.com and his YouTube videos are becoming increasingly popular. 14 Oct-Dec 2016 Toddle About

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Summer Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Paultons Family Theme Park. The theme was summertime fun, and as you can see we had so many truly wonderful entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered! But there had to be a winner and congratulations goes to 2 year old Harrison Gordge, who won a Family Day Pass to Paultons Family Theme Park, home to the fabulous Peppa Pig World.

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PRESENCE - THE KEY TO HEALING CHILDREN’S EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS

Parents can learn from Play Therapists At the very heart of Play Therapists’ work is the belief that our clients have a natural biological tendency towards healing, health and well-being – not just physically but psychologically as well. The power to change resides within the child and is not mainly a result of direction, advice or information that a practitioner or parent might have to offer. The therapist’s role is to provide the best conditions for clients to be able to heal themselves. Parents can do this as well. Most important of all is to establish an empathetic therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. Although parents should not be therapists to their own children, they can apply some of their principles. Play Therapists trained to Play Therapy UK standards use Axline’s principles of non-directive play therapy, where the child chooses what they want to play with. The therapist then communicates with the child using the ‘medium’ they have chosen, such as drawing, sand tray worlds, clay, music, puppets etc.

But how do therapists share their true selves with their clients while remaining non-directive and maintaining the boundaries of a healthy therapeutic relationship? This is achieved through the state of being present in the room. This includes bringing one’s whole self into the engagement with clients by being completely in the moment on multiple levels: physically, emotionally, cognitively and spiritually. Being fully immersed in the moment, without judgment or expectation - being with and for the client. The therapist is totally open to the client, while also remaining separate and aware of their own thoughts and feelings. Parents can engage in a similar relationship with their children by letting them choose how they want to play and being fully with them when playing and focusing closely upon them. Try it and see what a difference it makes. When present, we are sensitively attuned to what is being said, both verbally and through bodily expression, as well as being attuned with ourselves.

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Sensory Bag with Slimy Eyes Create a slimy Halloween experience for toddlers without the mess! YOU WILL NEED: • Zip Lock Food Bag • Orange Hair Gel • Googly eyes • Sellotape/Scotch Tape TO MAKE: This is a simple craft. Just add the hair gel and googly eyes in to the zip-lock bag and tape to a window that gets great sunlight and you’ve created a spooky suncatcher! If you have clear hair gel add food colouring or paint to the bag (or two primary colours to learn about mixing!) for added sensory and mixing fun. www.handsonaswegrow.com

How to carve a pumpkin 1. Choose one that has a flat bottom so it won't roll. 2. Cut out the lid on an angle. This way the lid won't drop inside the pumpkin. 3. Scoop out all the pulp - an ice cream scoop will do just fine. 4. Keep your pumpkin fresh. Spread petroleum jelly on the cut edges to seal in moisture. 5. If you like to leave the lid on while the candle is lit, create a chimney with a small hole.

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Are you Feeding Your Toddler

Too much? ’s nutrition By Judy More, Paediatric Dietitian & Nutritionist specialising in children

Recent research reveals that some UK parents are overfeeding their 1-4 year olds with 1 in 10 parents giving their pre-schoolers pre-schoolers near adult size portions. With the latest figures showing that one in five children are overweight or obese by the time they start school(1), practical advice is urgently needed. PARENTS ARE PUTTING TOO MUCH ON THE PLATE The research of 1000 UK mums and dads(2) revealed that 79%* of parents routinely offer portions bigger than the recommended size range for pre-schoolers when serving popular meals (such as spaghetti bolognaise and chicken nuggets with chips), drinks and treats. The survey, which involved parents looking at images of portion sizes, also showed that more than 10% of parents usually serve their child close to an adult-size** portion of spaghetti bolognaise or cheese sandwiches. DID YOU KNOW? • A serving of Spaghetti Bolognese for a 1-4 year old should be 3-5 tablespoons • Crisps, sweets or sweet drinks should only be given once a week: : A bag of crisps is nearly twice the portion size a toddler should be eating : A small pack of jelly sweets is three times the recommended amount for a 1-4 year old A BIG PORTION OF LOW CONFIDENCE, ANxIETY AND GUESSWORK Only a quarter of parents say they feel ‘very confident’ about the amount of food they give their child, and younger parents (aged 18-24 years) are significantly less confident than older parents. Parents also seemed more concerned that their child was eating too little rather than too much with 73% expressing this as a worry. In contrast, only 25% of parents worry that their child might become overweight in the future.

The issue is, that when we feed our children larger portions, this forms an acceptance about what is an appropriate amount to eat and this becomes the ‘norm’. In other words, how much you offer often determines how much your child will eat - and habits learned in early life generally tend to persist as we get older. The National Child Measurement Programme (2014-15) showed that by the the age of 10-11 years, a third of children in England are overweight or obese, which suggests that more parents should worry about feeding their children too much, and fewer should worry about feeding them too little. The research also showed a tendency for parents to use food or drink between meals to comfort their children, with 36% of parents using this method to calm children down when they are upset. Using food or drink as a reward or to comfort or distract teaches young children to rely on food to deal with their emotions, and it often becomes a habit that they will continue in later life(3). PORTION SIzE SUPPORT FOR PARENTS The survey showed a significant lack of understanding about how much to feed toddlers. With new evidence linking large portion sizes to excess weight gain(4), its clear parents need practical advice NOW. To support parents, leading health and nutrition experts the Infant & Toddler Forum (ITF) have launched the innovative #rethinktoddlerportionsizes campaign, to encourage all families to rethink how much is on the plates of their young children.

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They have introduced the new portion sizes range a visual, user-friendly guide that show how much to feed toddlers. The guide shows the recommended portion size ranges for children aged 1-4 and helps parents take the guesswork out of how much is enough. The online tables are accompanied by handy images showing the portion sizes – it’s a free online resource that can be used as an everyday guide of how much food and drink to offer your little one. SEE IT HERE:

www.infantandtoddlerforum.org/portion-sizes-table-2015

TOP TIPS FOR PARENTS 1. NO GRAZING Have a routine and offer 3 meals and 2-3 planned nutritious snacks e.g. fresh fruit, vegetable sticks, cheese cubes, oatcakes, breadsticks or crackers each day, rather than allow grazing. 2. AVOID REWARD ASSOCIATION Don’t use food or drink as a reward for eating other foods first, for good behaviour, a treat or comfort. Reward your toddler with your attention e.g. play, read or talk to your toddler 3. DISTRACT Distract your child with an alternative activity if they ask for food between their meals and planned snacks. 4. CUT DOWN ON MILK AFTER 12 MONTHS

MUMS THE WORD Layla Rogers, 29 and mum of one, used the portion sizes and told me: ‘I was shocked to find out I was giving my 18 month-old too much food. In fact, I’ve always worried more about my toddler eating too little rather than too much and I’d offer additional food and snacks inbetween meals to reassure myself that she was eating enough. It was really useful to see the actual amounts that should be the norm for toddlers. It’s helped me change not just how much food I put on the plate but also some of those feeding habits that are ingrained in all of us such as encouraging children to clean the plate!’ CHECK OUT HOW YOU ARE DOING If you want to check out how you are doing, try Tot It Up, a toddler food tracker giving a summary of a toddler’s daily - or more importantly, weekly – food intake compared against current recommendations, together with tips on how to make small changes to maintain the right balance: www.infantandtoddlerforum.org/tot-it-up-login JOIN THE CHAT

Limit milk drinks to 3-4oz (100-120mls) per day - toddlers need less milk than babies. 5. LET THEM SAY WHEN THEY ARE FULL You decide which nutritious foods to offer, but let your toddler decide how much to eat. Never insist your toddler eats everything on his or her plate. 6. LIMIT SWEETS AND CRISPS If given, limit sweets and crisps to one item once a week and decant a small amount into a little pot rather than giving your child the whole packet. 7. TURN ON THE TAP Water is the best choice for drinks. If you offer fruit juice or squash dilute them about 1 in 10 with water. VISIT www.infantandtoddlerforum.org/ portionsizes to find out more.

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(1) http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB19109 (2) Online survey of 1000 UK parents of children aged 1 – 4 years conducted by Health Focus during April/May 2016. Sample was representative of the UK population by SEG, Region and Ethnicity within +/- 3% (3) Aston University (2016). ‘Rewarding children with food could lead to emotional eating’: http://www.aston.ac.uk/news/releases/2016/april/ rewarding-children-with-food-could-lead-to-emotional-eating/

Follow The Infant and Toddler Forum and join the chat InfantandToddlerForum InfTodForum #rethinktoddlerportionsizes

(4) Syrad, H., Llewellyn, C.H., Johnson, L., Boniface, D., Jebb, S.A., van Jaarsveld, C.H.M. & Wardle, J. (2016). ‘Meal size is a critical driver of weight gain in early childhood’. Scientific Reports 6: http://www.nature.com/ articles/srep28368

Judy More is a registered Dietitian and Nutritionist specialising in children’s nutrition. She is a past Chairman of the Paediatric Group of the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Judy has worked in both teaching hospitals and NHS community trusts and has her own consultancy www.childnutrition.co.uk, advising government departments, companies, schools, nurseries, private patients and community groups. She also offers training and writes books and nutrition articles. Her current interests are in children’s public health issues. 30 Oct-Dec 2016 Toddle About 30 Oct-Dec 2016 Toddle About

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HO HO HO Northampton & Lamport Railway: Santa Specials Sun 27th Nov. Sat 3rd, Sun 4th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th & Sat 24th Dec. Visit Santa in his Magical Grotto, take a train ride along the Northampton & Lamport Railway. Every child will receive a present, soft drink & biscuit. Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Rd, Chapel Brampton, NN6 8BA. 01604 820327 www.nlr.org.uk

Northampton Christmas Charity Fun Day Sun, 20th Nov, 11am - 4pm. There will be a Santa’s Grotto, face-painting, activity section, Disney Princesses, reptiles, dance performances & over 30 stall holders. Raising funds for Parkinson’s UK & local charity the Crazy Hats Breast Cancer Appeal & Cransley Hospice. Franklin’s Gardens, Weedon Rd, Northampton, NN5 5BG ChristmasCrazyParky@hotmail.com

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Xscape for Christmas! Sat 17th - Sat 24th Dec. Children can visit Santa and get an early Christmas gift, for FREE! Children can also join in the free Elf Art & Craft workshops daily from 18th November. Booking is recommended to see Santa. Xscape, 602 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3XS 01908 357025 www.xscape.co.uk

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Welford Christmas Tree Farm Sat 26th, Sun 27th Nov. Sat 3rd, Sun 4th, Sat 10th & Sun 11th Dec. Visit Santa in his Magical NEW Grotto for 2016 - all profits are given to charity (extra dates added on website!). Say hello to the friendly farm animals, enjoy the free children’s Art & Crafts area, plus from 26th Nov you can meet Santa’s Reindeer and feed them some ‘Magic Moss’. Jct 1 of A14, Northampton Rd, Welford, NN6 6JF. 01858 657008 www.welfordchristmastreefarm.co.uk

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Depart from The Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne for a 1½ hour cruise through the famous Blisworth Tunnel in our narrowboat ‘Indian Chief ’ to Blisworth, where Santa will join the boat for the return journey, meet each child and give them a present. Party games and music will be played during the cruise.

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Christmas is always a special time at Beckworth Emporium.To make this year even more magical we are bringing a whole new look and feel to the Beckworth Emporium ice skating experience.

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10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

Abington Breastfeeding Support Group

13:30-14:30T at Abington Ave United Reform Church, Abington Avenue NN1 4QA. 07964 971200; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

10:00-14:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 3months - 5 yrs.

Grange Park Grange Park Parent and Toddlers Group

High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton NN4 7AF

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Boothville Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

TODDLER • GYMNASTICS • CIRCUS • BALLET • DANCE

Gymnastics & Circus: 10:0014:00TH; For 1 - 5s, (please book). 10-10.45am: 18mth-3yrs, 1.15-2pm: 3-5yrs. Ballet with Dexterity Dance: 16:1517:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577.

Collingtree Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Dallington Junior Tennis Sessions for 2-5yrs

13:30-14:00T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN5 7AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). qualified LTA coaches, classes for all ages.

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:00-17:00T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Duston Boogie Beat Music and Movement

9:45-10:30T at St Lukes Community Centre, Main Road NN5 6JB. Sharon: 07812 494712; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (book by term). 0-5yrs - £4.50 per class.

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Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at The Pavilion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 10am & 11am.

Great Houghton Dexterity Dance

13:30-20:00TH at 12 Windermere Way NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

10:00-11:00TH at Collingtree Village Hall, High Street NN4 0NQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

10:00-12:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Welcoming Parents, Grandparents, Carers & Children.

www.dexteritydance.com Duston Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Road. For 0 - 4s.

Soft Zone

10:00-11:30T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Rhymetime

10:30-11:00T at Duston Children's Centre, Duston Library , Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check session is on before attending.

Far Cotton St Mary’s Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group 9:15-11:00T at St Mary’s Church, Abbey Road. For 0 - 5s.

Hardingstone Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play

9:30-10:15T at Northampton High School (Junior School), Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (drop in). BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Harlestone Harlestone Tiny Tots

10:00-11:30TH at Harlestone Village Hall, Harlestone NN7. Janet: 01604 900847; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for extra siblings.

Harpole Kidz ‘n’ Co Mums and Tots Group

13:30-15:00T at Harpole Baptist Chapel, Nr the Turnpike Pub/Restaurant NN7 4DD. Rosemary: 01604 588116; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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Hunsbury Parent & Tots Swim

9:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). please book.

Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Camp Hill Community Centre, Dayrell Road NN4 9RR. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book).

Play & Learn Under 5s

10:30-11:30TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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Kingsthorpe Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre

Messy Play: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Catchment area only. Check group is running. Healthy Baby: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St David’s Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537.

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Oncore Dance Academy

10:00-11:30T at Springs Family Centre, 9 Tower Street NN1 2SN. Rachel: 07943 997443; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Play session with craft, music time & snack.

Baby Ballet: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 4s, (please book). Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet. Junior Ballet: 17:00-17:45T; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet. at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333.

Moulton Orca Swim School

9:30-14:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun new swimming classes, please book.

Messy Play for Under 5s

15:00-16:45TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

St. Mark’s Parent & Tots Group

10:00-11:15T at St Marks Church Hall, St Mark’s Crescent NN2 8EG. Sue: 01604 947489; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 20p per extra child.

14:00-15:00TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Centre Spring Lane Mums and Tots

9:15-10:15T at Spring Lane Primary NN1 2JW. For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Messy Play.

Breastfeeding Support

10:00-12:00TH at Northampton Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 01604 462040; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Story Book Ballet

16:00-17:00T at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542; For 2 - 4s, (book by 6-week term). Ages 2-4yrs.

Daily Activity Planner

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Mini Springers

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Call to confirm on and to check times.

Rushden RUSH 2 The DEN

Interactive Play: 9:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). Music & Movement: 10:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821.

Spencer Toy Library

12:00-14:30T at Camrose Children's Centre, Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Membership is free to join.

Spinney Hill Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:30-16:30TH at Busy Bees Nursery at Spinney Hill, Kettering Road NN3 6AA. Jenny: 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers. Each structered session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development through the use of music, intruments and stories.

Classes in Hunsbury, Duston and Hackleton. First session FREE with this advert

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

Fees are £5 per session payable termly

www.musicalminis.co.uk St James Stay and Play Under 1s

Weston Favell Boogie Cubz Dance Sessions

Northampton

Story Stomp

10:30-11:00T at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 413504; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Tuesday Abington Abington Library

Baby Bounce and Rhyme: 9:30-10:00T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Babies to non-walkers. Craft Time U 5s: 14:15-14:45T; For bump 5s, FREE (please book). at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000.

Tots & Teddies

9:30-11:00T at Abington Parish Rooms, Corner of Ashburnham Road and Park Avenue North NN3 2HT. 07810 526993; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Play,chat & sing-a-long. 9:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, Birchfield Road East NN3 2HS. 01604 713015; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). Entrance through the back of the car park.

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Little Stars, Street Pop, Ballet, Tap & Modern Theatre Dance

Booking is essential: 07847 922542 openstage@rocketmail.com

9:30-10:30T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book). Please book.

St Gregory’s Toddler Group

Duston Soccer Cubz Football Story Book Ballet, Great Big Noise, Classes

Fun pre-school classes

14:30-15:30TH at St James Library, 138 St James Road NN5 5LQ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Buggies in the Park

11:00-12:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Abington Park NN3 3HN. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Mother and baby fitness class.

Pre-Primary Ballet

16:00-16:45TH at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542; For 4 - 5s, £14.50 (book by 4-week term). Pre-Primary Dance Classes for 4-6 year olds.

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

9:30-12:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 3months - 5 yrs.

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:0012:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby. Pregnancy Yoga: 13:30-21:00TH; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

9:30-11:00T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Please book.

Baby Bounce and Soft Play

10:00-11:00TH at Duston Children's Centre Duston Library , Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE. Call before attending.

East Hunsbury IAIM Infant Baby Massage with Leveta Lawson

11:30-12:30T at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Leveta: 07580 320228; For bump - 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

Grange Park Drop In Health Clinic

9:00-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. H/V: 01604 742420; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of every month.

Stepping Stones

9:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane. 01604 875188; For 0 3s. Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week.

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Grange Park Health Clinic

9:30-11:30T at The Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of the Month.

Great Houghton Dexterity Dance

Play & Learn Under 5s

Hartbeeps offers original music & sensory play classes for babies & children in Northampton, Rushden, Wymington & Kettering. Contact Amy on 07775 877093 or amy@hartbeeps.com

11:30-12:30TH at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

www.hartbeeps.com

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Kings Heath Northamptonshire Toy Library

Parent & Child Yoga: 10:00-11:00TH; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Start 2 Dance: 16:15-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577.

9:30-16:00TH at 4 Park Square, Kings Heath NN5 7LQ. 07843 642320; For 0 - 5s. Annual Fee £12 per family p/year for m/ship, plus hire charges.

Headlands Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury Hunsbury Library

Rhymetime: 10:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please call to check sessions. Play & Learn Under 1s: 14:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Under 1s. Baby Bounce: 14:00-14:30T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000.

Hartbeeps

12:00-12:45T at Camp Hill Community Centre, Dayrell Road NN4 9RR. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (drop in). BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

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Kingsley Park Kingsley Park Mums & Tots

13:30-15:00T at Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton St NN2 7JF. For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Craft Night at Heathers Tea Room

18:00-21:00TH at Heathers Tea Room, 86 Kingsley Park Terrace NN2 7HE. 01604 717648; FREE (drop in). Bring crafts, make friends, have fun.

Kingsthorpe Twins and More Northants

9:30-11:00TH at Held at Thorplands Children's Centre, Farmfield Court NN3 8AQ. For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Movement

10:00-10:45T at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; For 1 - 3s, £5 (book by term). Baby movement dance classes 18mth - 3 yrs.

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Physical Fun

15:30-18:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Moulton Sing and Sign Baby Signing

9:30-11:30TH at Moulton Village Hall NN3 7SD. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Stage 1: 10.30am & Stage 2: 9.30am.

Northampton Centre Aqualight Swimming Class

16:15-18:15T at DW Sport, St. James Retail Park NN1 1EE. Emie: 01604 830405; For 3 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

St Giles Toddle In

10:00-12:00T at St Giles Church Centre, St Giles Terrace NN1 2BN. Sue: 01604 230360; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Crafts, play and singing.

Northampton Bounce and Rhyme

11:00-11:30TH at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For babies and non walkers.

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Come along to GymBugs, and along with our qualified pre-school coaches, you can assist your child to explore wonderful and exciting equipment such as ladders, beams and climbing apparatus whilst beginning to learn the basic skills of gymnastics. For the older children, there are more structured classes where they are taken around the apparatus by the coaches in small groups and slightly more difficult gymnastics skills are practiced. There will also be a chance in this lesson to partake in the British Gymnastics award schemes.

Wacky Wednesdays Join us on Wednesdays during school holidays and play with our equipment! Drop in 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm: £5 p/c. For under 5s.

Monday

Tuesday

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (under 2’s) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

Wednesday

Thursday

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs)

To book a place, please ring 01604 859412

www.ncaacgymnastics.com

We look forward to seeing you! 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent, Rothersthorpe Trading Estate, Northampton, NN4 8JD.

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons

11:00-12:45TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call to confirm session times/days.£21 per month.

Rushden Messy Play

9:15-14:45TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

Spencer Toy Library

DALLINGTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB Junior Tennis Sessions: 2-5 yrs. Classes for older children as well. Dallington Park Rd, Northants, NN7 5AA

To book call James: 07747 785 344 Email: jameshaley53@hotmail.com

www.dallingtonjuniortennis.com

12:00-15:30T at Camrose Children's Centre, Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Membership is free to join.

Upton Sing and Sign Baby Signing

Tiny Tots Tennis

10:00-10:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766 557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. Fun introduction to tennis!

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

10:00-11:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 3months - 5 yrs.

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Play & Learn Under 1s

Wootton Wootton Tots

Dallington Junior Tennis Sessions

10:30-11:30TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 413504; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Weston Favell Soft Zone

9:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church Hall, High Street NN4 6LP. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Variety of toys,baby area,crafts,snack & singing.

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Abington Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!

10:30-11:15T at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542; For 0 - 1s, (book by term). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:0012:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby. Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:3021:00TH; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

13:00-15:00TH at The Elgar Center, 1A High Street NN5 4EN. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Classes: Babes 1pm & Stage 1 2pm.

10:00-11:30TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Wednesday

13:30-14:15T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN5 7AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). qualified LTA coaches, classes for all ages.

Boogie Beanies

10:00-11:00TH at Wootton Community Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s (drop in). Entertainment show & cake!

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Ballet School

9:00-11:00T at Little Pickle Coffee Shop, St Crispin’s Retail Village NN5 4XB. Carol: 07871 196265; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). A craft session for toddlers & preschoolers.

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Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00TH at St Luke’s Centre, Duston NN5 6JB. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

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Duston - Trilogy Leisure

Soft Zone: 10:00-11:30T; For 1 5s, £3 per session (please book). Please book. Boogie Cubz Dance Classes: 11:00-12:00T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Please book. at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600.

Stay & Play

9:30-11:00TH at St David’s Church Hall, Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure running.

Holy Trinity Mums & Tots

10:00-11:45T at Holy Trinity Church (Hall), Edinburgh Road NN2 6PH. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

13:15-15:15T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 1s, £10.99 per class (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

10:30-12:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Junior Street Dance

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4pm ary Ballet, -6yrs) Pre-Prim 4.30pm (5 t, lle a B Primary

Far Cotton GymBugs

Wacky Wednesdays: 10:00-15:00H; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (drop in). Play on the gymnastics equipment from 10am-12pm or 1-3pm. GymBugs Sessions: 10:00-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing. at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412.

To book your FREE TRIAL call Lizzie on 08456 023 347

17:00-18:30T at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Junior 1 @ 5pm / Junior 2 @ 5.45pm.

Moulton Orca Swim School

10:30-15:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun new swimming classes.

Nether Heyford Tea and Tots

13:00-15:00T at Nether Heyford Youth Club, Roberts Field, Nether Heyford NN7 3BE. 07823334439; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Far Cotton Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Far Cotton Library, REC Centre, Towcester Road NN4 8LG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Northampton Centre Aqualight Swimming Class

16:15-18:15T at DW Sport, St. James Retail Park NN1 1EE. Emie: 01604 830405; For 3 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Grange Park Tumble Tots

9:30-13:30T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

Headlands Parent and Toddler Group

Great Houghton Dexterity Dance

9:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Snacks & loads of activities - all welcome!

Rhythmic Gymnastics: 16:00-17:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Ballet with Dexterity Dance: 17:0017:45TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

13:30-15:30TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High street NN4 6DA. 07985 523113; For 0 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Classes at 1.30 & 2.30pm.

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9:30-11:00T at Reynard Way Church, 172 Reynard Way NN2 8QY. Julia: 01604 846 227; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Earls Barton Play & Learn for Under 5s

Hardingstone Sing and Sign Baby Signing

Kingsthorpe Reynard Way Mums n Tots

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury The Abbey Centre Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Abbey Centre Baptist Church, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Shirley: 07503 182564; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per session (drop in). 1st & 3rd Weds of month.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons: 9:15-13:00TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call to confirm times/days. £21 per month. Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 14:0016:00T; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Call to confirm on and to check times. at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.

Chatterbox

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Northampton Central Library

Rhymetime - Toddle Time: 11:00-11:30TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Play & Learn Under 5s: 11:30-12:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000.

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:30-14:30T at DW Sports, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bromford Housing Drop-in

14:00-16:00TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Pitsford Pitsford Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, High Street NN6 9AD. 01604 881826; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Great selection of toys!

Rushden Stay N Play

9:15-14:45TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in).

Spencer Toy Library

9:00-13:00T at Camrose Children's Centre, Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Membership is free to join.

Spratton Spratton CofE School Parent & Toddler Group

IDTA Dance and Theatre Classes in Northampton for children • Ballet • Street Dance • Jazz • Theatre Craft • Baby Ballet

Call to book a trial session on 07501 012536. For more information, find us on Spring Family Centre, 9 Tower St, Northampton, NN1 2SN

TINY TOTS TENNIS Come join the FUN learn about the game and develop fundamental skills aimed at 2 ½-5 years.

Tuesday: 10-10.45am Wednesday & Friday: 1-1.45pm (term time). Limited spaces available. To book, please contact:

Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton.

lauramineards@yahoo.co.uk

10:00-11:30T at Spratton CofE Primary School, School Road NN6 8HY. 01604 846530; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Sing-along, games and refreshments.

St James Toddler Zone

9:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, activities, baby area, ride-on toys.

Upton Upton Tots

10:00-12:00T at The Elgar Centre, High Street NN5 4EN. 07931 436852; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). Toys, crafts, stories & songs.

Weston Favell Emmanuel Family Tots

10:00-11:30TH at Emmanuel Church, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 402150; For 0 - 5s, £1. Relaxed atmosphere & safe play time.

Weston Favell Library

Rhymetime: 10:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Rhymes and songs for young children. Bounce & Rhyme: 11:15-11:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Babies-non walkers. at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000.

Thursday Abington Play and Learn for Under 1s

10:00-11:00TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Buggies in the Park

11:00-12:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Abington Park NN3 3HN. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Mother and baby fitness class.

Aqualight Swimming Class

Gym Mini Cubz

16:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 4 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Tots Group

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

10:00-11:45T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). 10:00-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Penistone Road NN3 8EZ. 01604 404891; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Tiny Tots Tennis

13:00-13:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. Fun introduction to tennis!

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13:00-14:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 3months - 5 yrs.

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby. Pregnancy Yoga: 13:30-18:45TH; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Collingtree Lafour Dance School

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Laura Mineards: 07766 557 122

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

1st Steps Ballet: 14:00-14:30T; For 2 - 4s, £57.50 (book by term). Cost per term, 2-4 years ballet stage 1. RAD Pre-Primary Ballet: 16:0016:30T; For 4 - 5s, £57.50 (book by term). Cost per term, 4-5 years ballet. RAD Primary Ballet: 16:30-17:00T; For 5s, £57.50 (book by term). Cost per term, 5-6 years ballet. Grade 1-3 Ballet: 17:00-17:15T; £64 (book by term). at Virgin Active, Collingtree Park NN4 0EB. 0845 602 3347.

Duston Lyncrest Tots

9:00-10:30T at Lyncrest Primary School, Lyncrest Avenue NN5 5PE. 01604 751336; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Tots and carers group. Everyone welcome!

Little Bundles

10:00-11:00TH at St Francis Church, Eastfield Road NN5 6TQ. Carol: 07871 196265; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Coffee, cake, chat & advice for new mums.

Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play Classes

10:00-11:45T at Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (drop in). BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

St Luke’s Stay and Play

14:00-15:15T at St Luke’s CEVA School, St. Crispins Drive NN5 4BL. 01604 592008; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun games & sing along.

Earls Barton Play & Learn for Under 1s

14:00-15:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

10:00-11:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

Grange Park Talking Point

10:00-11:00T at 10 Foxglove Close. Health Visitors: 01604 742420; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant mums (babies up to 8 mths).

Great Houghton Kids Yoga

16:00-17:00TH at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577; For 3 - 9 yrs, (please book).

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Abington Open Stage

Parent & Tots Swim: 9:00-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). please book. Pre-school Gymnastics: 9:1511:35T; For 1 - 4s, £4 (please book). Call to book, different class times for ages. Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 16:00-17:00T; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 per class (book by term). Please book. £21 per month. at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200.

Great Big Noise!: 9:20-10:00T; For 2 - 4s, per class (book by term). Follow a story,dance,sing,play instruments. Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!: 10:3011:15T; For 0 - 1s, (book by term). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music! at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Rhymetime

14:15-14:45TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Kings Heath Northamptonshire Toy Library

9:30-16:00TH at 4 Park Square, Kings Heath NN5 7LQ. 07843 642320; For 0 - 5s. Annual Fee £12 per family p/year for m/ship, plus hire charges.

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Swimming Class

Multi-Sensory Hoo-Ha! Baby sensory sessions for newborns to crawlers

Northampton

Wednesdays & Fridays 10.45am

Songs, actions, bubbles, sensory toys & a live musician

Booking is essential: 07847 922542 openstage@rocketmail.com

9:30-12:30T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 1s, £10.99 per class (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Breastfeeding Buddies

Play & Learn Under 1s

10:00-11:00TH at Kingsthorpe Sure Start Children’s Centre at, Kingsthorpe Library NN2 8AG. 01604 791537; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

11:30-12:30TH at Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street NN1 2BA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Under 1s.

Rushden RUSH2The DEN

Young Parents Group

13:30-15:00T at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For parents under 23yrs.

Sensory Play: 9:15-14:45TH; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Crafty Fingers: 9:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821.

Story Stomp

14:30-15:00TH at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Homebirth Group

19:30-21:30T at Whitehills Nursery School, Acre Lane NN2 8DF. Kelly: 07716 017366; For bump, FREE (drop in). Discuss home birth options with midwives.

Moulton Talking Point

10:00-12:00TH at 22 Carr Road, Moulton NN3 7AY. Jyoti & Angie: 07816 484851; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). For new parents to meet & chat over tea.

Toddle Inn

Spencer Boogie Beat Music & Movement

9:45-10:30T at Camrose Early Years Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. Sharon: 07812 494712; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Spinney Hill Little Fishes Parents and Tots Group

13:30-14:45T at St Albans Church Hall, Entrance on Mayfield Road NN3 2RA. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in). Siblings 50p.First session free.

Upton NCT Bumps and Babies

9:30-11:30TH at The Elgar Centre, Upton NN5 4EN. For bump - 1s, £1 (donation). 2nd & 4th Thurs.

10:00-15:00T at Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street NN3 7SB. For 0 - 4s, £0.70 per family (drop in). 10.00 - 11.30am & 1.30 3.00pm.

Weston Favell Tumble Tots

Northampton Centre Spring Lane Mums and Tots

9:30-12:15TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Chantel: 07814 884948; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

9:00-10:00T at Spring Lane Primary NN1 2JW. For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in).

Castle Hill URC Mums, Dads & Tots

10:00-12:00T at Castle Hill United Reform Church, Doddridge Street NN1 2RN. 07708 298135; For 0 - 4s, £1 per child (drop in).

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

11:00-13:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Call to confirm on and to check times.

Jumpin’ Cubz Trampoline Sessions

9:30-11:00T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Play & Learn Under 5s

Blackthorn Breastfeedings, Bumps and a Biscuit

11:30-12:30T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Boothville Chatter Chatter Natter Natter

10:00-12:00TH at The Space, Boothville. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump - 1s.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

13:30-20:00TH at Windermere Way NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

Collingtree Active Baby Company Swimming

13:00-14:30T at Hilton Hotel, 100 Watering Lane NN4 0XW. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-13:30T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Duston Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road NN5 6DT. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book).

Bibles and Bubbles

10:00-12:00TH at Various locations. Carol: 07871 196265; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bible stories/discussion for adults/children.

Duston - Trilogy Leisure

Gym Cubz / Preschool: 10:00-11:45T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Soft Zone: 13:15-14:45T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600.

Earls Barton Earls Barton Rhymetime

14:30-15:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check session is on before attending.

10:30-11:30TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

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Great Houghton Gymnastics & Circus

Weston Favell Tiny Tots Tennis

10:00-14:00TH at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. 07971 822009 / 01604 877577; For 1 - 5s, (please book). 10-10.45am: 18mth-3yrs, 1.152pm: 3-5yrs.

Hardingstone Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00TH at The Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

13:00-13:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. Fun introduction to tennis!

Wootton Wootton Tots

Northampton / Daventry / Rugby Call Antony & Lynne 01327 700153 lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk

10:00-12:00T at Wootton Trinity Church Hall, High Street NN4 6LP. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Variety of toys, baby area, crafts, snack & singing.

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

Saturday

13:30-15:30TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High street NN4 6DA. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Classes at 1.30 & 2.30pm.

Abington Open Stage

Pre-Primary Ballet: 9:30-10:15TH; For 4 - 5s, £14.50 (book by 4-week term). Pre-Primary Dance Classes for 4-6 year olds. Open Stage Juniors: 12:15-13:15T; For 5s, £17.50 (book by 4-week term). Fun Musical Theatre for 5-10 yrs. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 9:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 per class (book by term). Please book. £21 per month. Soft Zone Sessions: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 4s, £4 per session (please book). £3 members. at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200.

Little Kickers

9:45-12:15TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Pls call to check sessions.

Kings Heath Sing and Sign Baby Signing

10:00-12:15TH at Hullabaloo Play and Party Centre, Gladstone Rd NN5 7QA. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Baby Signing classes for babies 0 - 18 months.

AWA First Aid Courses for Parents

10:00-13:00TH at Courses held at Hullabaloo, Gladstone Road NN5 7QA. 07788 708114; For mums - dadss, (please book).

Kingsthorpe Kingsthorpe Library

Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bounce and Rhyme: 11:00-11:30TH; For 0 1s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000.

Stars

13:30-15:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 6NS. 01604 791537; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Disabilities and EAL.

NCTea and Biscuits

13:30-15:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St David’s Road NN2 6NS. Northampton@nct.org.uk; For bump - 2s, £1 per person (donation). Dates: 07/10 & 04/11.

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Storystomp

Fun football training for children 18 months - 7 years

11:30-12:00TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE.

Aqualight Swimming Class

15:30-17:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Moulton Lego Duplo Club

16:00-17:00TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Centre Spring Lane Mums and Tots

9:15-10:15T at Spring Lane Primary NN1 2JW. For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). Messy Play.

Chatterbox

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 10:0015:30T; For 0 - 5s, per session (please book). Call to confirm on and to check times. Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons: 11:45-14:25TH; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call to confirm session times/days. £21 per month. at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.

Rushden RUSH 2 The DEN

Storytime: 9:15-14:45TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Soft Play: 9:15-14:45TH; For bump - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821.

14:30-16:30T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 4 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Boothville Ripple Effect Baby Massage

9:30-10:45TH at Class venue tbc, Boothville. Claire: 07966 288236; For 0s, per class (book by 6-week term). The class is for mummy &/ or daddy & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

9:30-11:00TH at 12 Windermere Way NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

Duston Who Let the Dads Out?

9:30-11:00T at St Lukes Community Centre, Corner of Millway and Main Road NN5 6JB. 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family. 2nd Saturday of the month.

Rhymetime

10:30-11:00T at Duston Children's Centre, Duston Library , Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check session is on before attending.

Great Houghton Dexterity Dance

Acrobatics: 9:30-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s. Start 2 Dance Street: 10:00-10:30TH; For 3 - 5s. Start 2 Dance: 10:30-11:00TH; For 18m - 3s, Start 2 Dance Sing Act: 14:30-15:30TH; For 18m - 5s. at Great Houghton Great Hall, High Street NN4 7AF. (please book) 07971 822009 / 01604 877577.

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Moulton Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-12:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. Leveta: 07580 320228; For 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

Headlands Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £10.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury Play & Learn Under 5’s

8:30-10:30T at Gate 4, The Chris Moody Centre, Pitsford Road, Moulton College NN3 7QL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Mini Makers

11:00-14:00TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Craft sessions for Under 5's.

Northampton Centre Baby Ballet at Anna’s Dance Place

11:30-12:00T at Spring Family Centre, 9 Tower Street NN1 2SN. brian-anna@hotmail. co.uk; For 3 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).

Open Stage

10:30-11:30TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 01604 702691; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 8:00-13:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Oncore Dance Academy

Melody Movement: 9:00-9:45T; For 1 - 3s. Develop creativity, co-ordination. Baby Ballet: 9:00-9:45T; For 3 - 4s. Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet. Junior Ballet: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 5s. Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet. Tip Tap Toe Beginners Tap Dance Classes: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s. Introduction to tap dance; basic, funky & fun. Junior Street Dance: 11:15-12:00T; For 4 5s. Junior 1 @ 5pm / Junior 2 @ 5.45pm. at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. Please book.

Aqualight Swimming Class

9:00-12:00T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 1s, £10.99 per class (book by 10-week term). Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Play & Learn Under 5s

10:00-11:00TH at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Little Stars Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance: 8:45-9:30T; For 2 - 4s, (book by 4-week term). Dancing, Singing and Having Fun! Street Pop with Open Stage: 10:1510:45TH; For 4 - 5s, £11 (book by 4-week term). Street pop dance classes for ages 4 - 10 yrs. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at Racecource Kettering Road NN1 4LG. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk.

Rushden Dads Stay N Play

10:30-12:00TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (drop in). 1st Saturday of each month.

Weston Favell Soccer Cubz Football Classes

9:00-12:15T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). Please book.

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Little Kickers

9:00-12:55TH at The Duston School, Berrywood Road NN5 6XA. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Kislingbury Sunday Storytime at St Luke's

14:30-15:30TH at St Luke's Church, High Street NN7 4AD. 01604 830421; For 1 - 4s, FREE. Bible stories, songs & activities.

Moulton Orca Swim School

16:00-18:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun new swimming classes, please book.

Northampton NGS Little Taggers

9:30-10:40T at Northampton School for Boys, Billing Road NN15RT. 07877 559598; For 2 - 5s, £31.50 (book by term). Autumn term will run 4th Sept 2016 - 6th Nov 2016.

Sywell Little Artworks

10:00-16:00TH at Sywell County Park, Washbrook Lane NN6 0QX. 07947 672372/ 07752 969487; (drop in). 1st Sun of every month. Costs start from £5.

Upton Upton Joggers

10:00-11:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Upton Park. Helen: 07895 146392; £1 per person (drop in). Help you improve your jogging technique.

Upton Messy Church

16:00-18:00T at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07931 436852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun alternative church for families with young children.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

Weston Favell Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

12:30-18:30T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 830405; For 1 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Croughton Mother & Toddler Group

9:45-13:45T at Blisworth Scout Hall, 48-56 Courteenhall Rd NN7. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). Structured play from walking - school.

9:30-11:30T at Methodist Church, High St NN13 7DT. For 0 - 4s.

9:00-10:30T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

9:00-12:00T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 830405; For 1 - 5s, £10.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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Brackley Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler Group

Duston Rugby Cubz

Play & Learn Under 5s

10:30-11:15TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 413504; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

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Hardingstone IAIM Infant Baby Massage with Leveta Lawson

13:15-15:00T at Croughton Village Hall, Wheeler’s Rise NN13 5ND. Sarah: 07837 549682; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential. Call centre to check sessions from 1st Sept.

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Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mini Messy Church

14:00-15:15T at Bugbrooke Church, Church Lane NN7 3PB. 01604 832494; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Bible based stories & activities.

Litchborough Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30T at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JB. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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Middleton Cheney Mother and Baby Yoga

12:45-13:30T at Lisa Valentine's Vinyasa Flow, The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For 0, 1, mums, £35 (book by 5-week term). Starting November 2016.Call for more info.

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

Mighty Atoms

Hedgehog Hill Nursery and Pre-School

9:30-11:30T at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.**Times may change, please call centre to confirm**.

High Street, Greens Norton

Come and visit our: • ‘Cuddly Cubs’ baby suite • Spacious ‘Happy Hippos’ toddler room • Stimulating ‘Funky Monkeys’ pre-school

9:15-12:45T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

‘Nurturing happy, confident children’ 012 www.hedgehoghill.org 01327 323

Towcester Little Sprouts

9:30-11:00T at St Lawrence Church, Chantry Lane NN12 6BT. 01327 323106; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Towcester Children’s Centre

Childminder’s Drop In: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding Support Group: 11:3012:45TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272. Please check before attending.

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11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 01327 350794; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please contact library to ensure group is on.

St.Mary’s Church Hall ROADE oils, Massage scuits Tuesdays e, bi tea, coffe d time an 10-11.15am provided the end Relax with your baby and enhance the bonding process between you.

Contact your local expert instructor Louisa on 07809126599 or louisa_webber@hotmail.co.uk to find out more.

Yardley Gobion Yardley Gobion Under 5’s Club

13:15-15:00T at Children’s Centre, School Lane NN12 7UF. 07886 737079; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Stay and Play with refreshments.

Tuesday Brackley Little Fishes Playtime

9:15-12:00T at Baptist Church, Waynflete Close NN13 6AE. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Sessions at 9:15-10:30 or 10:45 12:00.

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Litchborough Litchborough Play Time Group

13:30-15:30T at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JA. Viv: 01327 830364; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Crafts & singing.

Middleton Cheney Play and Learn for Under 5s

14:00-15:30TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Milton Malsor Yoga Rosa

18:00-19:00T at Milton Malsor Village Hall, High Street NN7 3AS. Rosa: 07790 146202; For 0, mums, £7 per class (drop in).

Potterspury Potterspury Under 5s

Mighty Atoms: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions - call to check times. Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-14:45T; For 3 - 5s, £6.80 per session (book by term). Call centre to check classes. at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787.

9:30-11:30T at Potterspury Sports & Social Club, Meadow View NN12 7PJ. Claire: 07510 182045; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

10:45-11:15TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Brackley Library Rhymetime Baby Clinic

13:00-15:00TH at Health Visitors Baby Clinic, Halse Road NN13 6PN. 01280 709798; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). H/V session for baby weigh-in and advice.

Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

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Roade Blossom & Berry Baby Massage

10:00-11:15TH at St.Mary’s Church Hall, Butlin’s Lane NN7 2PU. Louisa: 07809 126599; For 0s. Cost: £25 for 4 classes.

11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Towcester Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:15-12:15T at Sing & Sign, The Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Wednesday Brackley Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes 9:30-13:00T at WI Hall, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Play & Learn for Under 1s

10:00-11:00TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Under 1s.

Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Deanshanger Play & Learn for Under 1’s

10:30-11:30TH at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Deanshanger Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Church, Wicken Road MK19 6JP. 01908 564725; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Greens Norton Tots Own Teat and Toast

9:00-10:30T at St Bartholomew Church. 01327 323106; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Hackleton Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Hackleton Baptist Church (access via back door), Chapel Lane NN7 2AH. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per class (please book).

Middleton Cheney Rhymetime

10:00-10:30TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Pattishall Pattishall Mums & Tots

13:30-15:00T at Pattishall Parish Hall, School Road NN12 8NN. For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). Refreshments are included.

Roade Rhyme time

11:00-11:30TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 1261000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun Music Session.

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Mother & Baby Yoga: 10:4511:30T; For 0, 1, mums, £35 (book by 5-week term). Pregnancy Yoga: 12:00-12:45T; For bump, £35 (book by 5-week term). at Home Studio. Lisa: 07957 215495. Starting November 2016.Call for more info.

Silverstone Silverstone Tiny Tots

9:15-10:30T at St Michael’s Church, High Street NN12 8US. 01327 857996; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

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Towcester SNUG - Special Needs Support Group

10:30-11:30T at Silverstone Pavilion, Church Street NN12 8XA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Relax, stretch and strengthen your body. Yoga can alleviate many pregnancy ailments and restore your mind and body after giving birth.

9:30-11:30T at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs 1st Wed of month. Please check before attending.

Wednesday Tots

5-week courses available in Syresham & Middleton Cheney.

9:30-11:00T at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd NN12. Jane: 01327 352321; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Includes sing-song.

Towcester Towcester Toy Library

9:30-11:30TH at Towcester Community Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. Sheila: 01327 860437; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Please check before attending.

10:00-12:00TH at Towcester Methodist Church Room, Brackley Road NN12 6DH. For bump - 0s, £2 per session (drop in).

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Play & Learn for Under 5’s

14:00-15:30TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 01327 350794; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mums & Tots

10:00-12:00TH at Weston Baptist Chapel, High Street NN12 8PU. 01295 760413; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). inc playing with toys, singing & storytime.

Deanshanger Deanshanger Rhymetime

14:15-14:45TH at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). check times before attending.

Thursday

Denton Denton Village Tots

Ashton Ashton Parent & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Ashton CE Primary School, Roade Hill NN7 2JH. Lynne: 07545462892; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

Brackley First Steps Parent & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage lane NN7 1DT. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Great variety of activities and snack time.

Kislingbury Kizzle Tots

9:15-11:30T at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road NN13 7BZ. For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (drop in).

Mighty Atoms

9:30-11:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions - call to check times.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:45-12:00T at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane, Evenley NN13 5SD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech! 16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential. Call centre to check sessions from 1st Sept.

9:30-11:30T at Kislingbury & Upton Baptist Church, Mill Lane NN7 4BB. 07931 436852; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Relax and meet new friends.

Middleton Cheney Pregnancy Yoga

18:00-18:45T at Lisa Valentine's Vinyasa Flow, The Core Zone, Stone Barn OX17 2NE. Lisa: 07957 215495; For bump, £35 (book by 5-week term). Starts November 2016. Call for more info.

Roade Play and Learn For Under 1's

14:00-15:00TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

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Tiggers Parent & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Methodist Church, Chapel Hill High Street NN12 8US. 07854 309241; For 0 - 4s, £1.50. 1st & 3rd Thurs of month.

Preschool Gymnastics

9:00-11:00T at Sunday School Rooms, Church Lane NN7 3PB. For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, painting & craft activities.

Weston Weston Tiny Tots

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

13:30-15:00T at Methodist Chapel Rooms, Murswell lane NN12 8UT. Catherine: 07854 236 640; For 0 4s, £1.80 per family (drop in).

NCT Bumps and Babies

Baby Bumpkin

10:15-11:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum NN12 6AD. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0s, £6.50 per class (please book). Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Swimming Lessons

Silverstone Parent & Toddler Group

Physical Fun

13:45-16:45T at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Times may change,pls call centre to confirm.

Upper Heyford South Northants API

10:00-12:00TH at Hill Farm, Upper Heyford NN7 3NB. Cheryl: 07989 777825; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 2nd Thurs of mth. Attachment Parenting group.

Westbury Toddlers & Tiddlers Fun Activity Sessions

10:00-11:30T at Beachborough School, Westbury NN13 5LB. 01280 700071; For 0 - 5s. Group runs monthly.

Friday Blakesley Blakesley Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Blakesley Village Hall, Blakesley NN12. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Includes drink & a biscuit.

Brackley Musical Minis

9:45-10:30T at Westbury Village Hall, Playing Field Road NN13. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book).

Brackley Library Story Stomp

11:00-11:45TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). check group is running before attending.

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Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

9:45-11:00T at Milton Malsor Village Hall, High Street NN7 3AS. Rosa: 07790 146202; For bump - 0s, £36 (book by 6-week term). Relax & unwind, support health and wellbeing.

Cogenhoe Tumble Tots

9:30-13:45T at Cogenhoe Community Centre, York Avenue NN7 1NB. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

8:15-15:15T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Deanshanger Deanie Tots

9:30-11:30T at Community Centre MK19 6HT. 07710 845865; For 0 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Health Visitor attends on 3rd Friday.

Potterspury Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Sports and Social Club, Mead View NN12 7PJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show! Weekly classes across Northampton and South Northants. Tel: Nic - 07941 404902

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

Towcester Towcester Library

Rhymetime: 10:00-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th 10-10.30am & 10.45-11.15am. Bounce & Rhyme: 11:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Contact library to ensure group is on. at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 01327 350794.

Feeding Friends

10:30-11:30TH at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Please check before attending.

Towcester Twins Group

14:00-15:30T at The Clinic Room, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. Melanie: 01327 351097; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Fortnightly group: ring for dates.

Saturday Brackley Swimming Lessons

8:00-10:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Mighty Atoms

11:00-12:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions - call to check times.

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Towcester Mighty Atoms

9:00-10:15T at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.**Times may change, please call centre to confirm**.

Sunday Tiffield Active Baby Company Swimming

8:30-12:30T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AB. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 6 yrs.

Towcester Rhymetime

11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 01327 350794; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd & 4th Friday: 10-10.30am & 10.4511.15am.

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Monday Braunston Little Fishes Toddler Group

14:00-15:00T at All Saints Church, 71 High Street NN11 7HS. Sarah: 01788 890298; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Action songs, storytime & crafts.

Brixworth Brixworth Rhymetime

14:30-15:15TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Crick Crick Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Crick Village Hall NN6 7TE. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Fun activities, snack & drink.

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Daventry Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 9:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.40 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Acorn Parent & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at United Reformed Church, Foundry Place NN11 4AA. Rosemary: 01327 872650; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Stories and singing.

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

16:00-17:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Ballet classes at £28 per term.

Eydon Humpty Dumpty’s Playgroup

10:00-12:00T at Eydon Village Hall, High Street NN11 3PP. For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Lovely friendly group,story and rhyme time & Refreshments.

Kilsby Kilsby Playtime

9:45-11:45T at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Road CV23 8XX. Sarah: 07590 460913; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). Extra children 50p.

Long Buckby Long Buckby Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Long Buckby Community Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 844753; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

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Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga with Lizzy

18:15-19:45T at Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For bump, £48 (book by 6-week term). Physical & emotional pregnancy support.

Tuesday

Tumble Tots

10:00-11:45T at Creaton Village Hall, High Street NN6 8NA. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

Braunston Braunston Toddler Group

13:15-15:00TH at Braunston Village Hall, Braunston NN11. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Term time: 1.15-3.00pm & Holidays: 9.30-1.00pm (£3).

Long Buckby Long Buckby Mums & Babies

9:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6. 01327 842587; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donation welcome.

Brixworth Brixworth Play and Learn for Under 5s

Long Buckby Library Story Stomp

13:30-15:00TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000 (option 5 and 1); For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Daventry Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.40 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

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Rhymetime: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Older toddlers-preschool. Bounce and Rhyme: 10:45-11:15TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. Call to find out times from October. at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000.

10:30-11:00T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Birth Preparation Workshops

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Woodford Halse Rhymetime

14:00-14:30TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Check session is on before attending.

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Wednesday Barby Barby Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Barby Village Hall, Kilsby Road CV23 8TT. 01788 891483; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

Brixworth Nature Tots

10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road NN6 9DG. 01604 889478; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per child (please book). 3rd Wed of month. Outdoor tots group.

IAIM Infant Baby Massage with Leveta Lawson

11:00-12:00T at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. Leveta: 07580 320228; For bump - 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

Daventry Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Active Baby Company Swimming Classes

9:45-12:15TH at Daventry Court Hotel (Puma Hotels) NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

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Toddler Time

10:00-12:00T at Daventry Methodist Church, Golding Close (off Eastern Way) NN11 5FB. 01327 843319; For 0 - 2s, £1.80 per family (drop in).

Story Stomp

10:15-10:45TH at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check times from October.

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Bumps and Babies (NCT Daventry)

19:00-21:00T at Dolphin Day Nursery, Ashby Road NN11 0QF. For bump - 0s, FREE per session (drop in). 1st Wed of mth. Bumps 7.00pm & Babies(New Parents)8.00pm.

Guilsborough Guilsborough Surgery Breastfeeding Drop In

11:00-13:00T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01604 740210; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Long Buckby Long Buckby Library Family Play & Learn

10:30-12:00TH at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 17:0017:30T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Ballet for the little ones. £28 per term. Street Kidz: 17:30-18:00TH; For 5-10s (please book). Intro to Ballet: 18:00-18:30T; For 5-7s (please book). at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6 7RR. Claire: 07774 518949.

Birth Preparation Workshops

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Interactive musical fun for accompanied preschool children and babies. A selection of delicious homemade cakes and drinks included.

Covering Rugby, Northampton and Daventry Tel: 07766 731542 / 07828 182452 Email: info@boogiebeanies.com www.boogiebeanies.com

Thursday Brixworth Play and Learn for Under 1s

West Haddon Caterpillar Club

9:15-11:15T at West Haddon Village Hall, The Green NN6 7AY. Nic: 07928 184685; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Weekly craft corner and singing circle.

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Staverton Staverton Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Welton Village Hall NN11 2JP. 07811 882540; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). Lots of fun, music & crafts.

9:20-10:55TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. Gym Giraffes: 11:00-12:30T; For 0 - 5s, £2.40 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session. Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:3018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Byfield Baby & Toddler Group

10:30-11:30TH at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Rd NN11 0QE. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Entertainment show & cake!

9:45-10:30T at Weedon Village Hall, West Street NN7 4PQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

Moulton Play and Learn for 0-5s

16:00-17:30TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Stimulating play sessions for 0yrs to 5yrs.

Daventry Little Kickers

Staverton Boogie Beanies

Weedon Musical Minis

Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10:30-12:00T at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. For 0 - 4s.

10:00-11:30T at Byfield Village Hall, The Green NN11 6WT. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). First session free, snack and drinks inc.

10:45-11:45TH at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Entertainment show & cake!

10:00-11:00T at Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For 0s, £24 (book by 4-week term). For mothers & babies from birth to crawling.

10:00-12:00TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000 (option 5 and 1); For 0s, FREE (drop in). H/ visitor avail.

Sibbertoft Sibbertots Mums and Tots

9:30-11:30T at Sibbertoft Reading Room, Berkeley Street. 01604 880246; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

Long Buckby Postnatal Yoga for Mother and Baby

Young Children's Entertainment Group

Boogie Beanies

Play & Learn Under 5s

14:30-16:30TH at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Call to check times from October.

East Haddon East Haddon Mums and Tots

9:30-11:00T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, (turning opposite The Red Lion Pub) NN6 8BU. Kirsten: 01604 770339; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, meet new friends & snacks inc.1st visit free.

Kelmarsh Parent & Tots Group

12:00-14:00T at Nagarjuna Centre Cafe, The Old Rectory NN6 9LZ. Sarah: 01604 686778; For 0 - 5s. Free drink with every panini order!

Welton Welton Baby & Toddler Group

Friday Brixworth Brixworth Rhymetime

10:20-11:00TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Daventry Timken Tots (NCT Daventry)

10:00-12:00T at Run by Daventry NCT, Mayfield Park Sports Club NN11 9FZ. 07715 558185; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (donation). A friendly drop in group run by local parents.All welcome.

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Active Antz - Arts & Crafts: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.90 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play with arts & crafts. Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 16:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Play and Learn for Under 1s

13:30-15:00TH at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Under 1s - Call to check times from October.

Little Kickers

16:00-17:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Gymnastics Classes

17:00-17:30TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Handstands, bridges, cartwheels- £28 p/term.

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Great Brington 7238_Sept Campaign_1/2pg 92hx128w_Toddle About_Daventry.indd 1 Brington Mums and Tots 10:00-11:30T at Great Brington Reading Daventry Rooms, Great Brington NN7 4JD. For 0 - 3s, Everyone Active (drop in). Daventry Leisure Centre Long Buckby Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:00Long Buckby Stay and Play 11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session

9:30-11:30T at Long Buckby Community Centre, 41 Station Road NN6 7QB. 07880 543927; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Small friendly play group with lots of activities & crafts.

Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Weedon Weedon Bec's Little Ducklings

9:30-11:30T at Rainbow Room, Weedon Bec School NN7 4QU. Blaine Taylor: 07746 215490; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Friendly group inc refreshments.

Welford Welford Mums & Tots Group

9:30-11:00TH at Welford Mums & Tots, Welford Community Centre NN6. 07981 197855 or 07748 108202; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 1st session free. 50p per sibling.

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Baby and Toddler Playgroup

9:30-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee and snacks included.

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

(book by term). Call for times & booking. Active Antz: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.40 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s. Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:1518:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days 8:45-10:30TH at The Recreation Ground, Welton Rd NN11 0PP. For 0 - 5s, (please book). 1st Sat of month. Enter at kidsrunfree.co.uk.

Boogie Beanies

10:30-11:30TH at Daventry Brass Band Hall, Daneholme Close NN11 0PN. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Every 1st & 3rd Saturday.

Long Buckby Birth Preparation Workshops

10:00-13:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

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Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 9:00-9:45TH; For 3 - 5s (book by term). £34 per term. Gymnastics Classes: 9:45-10:15TH; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Handstands, rolls, bridges etc. £28 per term. at Upper Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

Woodford Halse Rhymetime

11:30-12:00TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Check session is on before attending.

Sunday Daventry Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 8:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). Call for times & booking. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

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