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Hello & welcome

... to the New Year edition for 2017!

Ah, the feeling of a fresh new year! Time to shed the excesses of Christmas, start tackling those tricky resolutions and make some plans to make this the best year yet!

If you need a little help encouraging your little one to behave ‘better’ this year (don’t we all?!), we have some interesting tips from the experts in this issue - check out Positive Parenting (p.11) and Doll’s House Therapy (p.31). And if a new, part-time, flexible career is more your focus for this year, then pages 15, 16, 31 & 33 should be your first stop today. You're welcome!

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

Milton Keynes Area

Upcoming Cheeki Monkeys Markets

Revolutionary Technology in MK

Humpty Bumpty in Milton Keynes is now offering a revolutionary new 4D technology called HDlive at its baby scan clinic. The new state of the art technology lets parents see their unborn baby in the greatest clarity and detail possible. Humpty Bumpty is the only baby scanning clinic to offer this revolutionary technology in the regio n. HDlive is an advanced illumination model that supports shadows and introduces a virtual light source alongside advanced skin rendering techniques, which provides remarkable images. www.humptybumpty.co.uk. P.19

Little Stars Ballet Classes at The Hub

Little Stars ballet classes at Dancebox Studios are perfect for children aged 2-4 years. Based at their premier dance and fitness studio located at the magic of The Hub, Milton Keynes, classes use es dance, music and imagination the class their build will that land a to ren child transport introduce confidence, develop social skills and es run on them to dance. New Little Stars class es, lasting class m 9.15a and m Saturdays at 8.45a or 30 minutes. Contact 01908 699503 P.15 visit www.danceboxstudios.co.uk.

Telltale Tots is Proving Popular

Telltale Tots, the new, interactive story-telling and storybook making class for children aged 2.5 to 5 years in Milton Keynes is proving very popular with parents. With a unique blend of story time, sensory experience, and arts and crafts in one exciting class, classes are available at Oxley Park Community Centre on Thursdays at 13.00, and at Swinfen Harris Hall, Stony Stratford on Fridays at 09.30 and 11.00. Contact Kirstie on kirstie@telltaletots.co.uk or 07920445059. telltaletots. www.telltaletots.co.uk. P.39 4 Jan - Mar 2017 Toddle About

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Cheeki Monkeys Baby & Children’s Markets are family community events with a variety of stalls offering baby & children’s clothes, toys, unique crafts, parental services and more. There’s also refreshments . And new for and entertainment for the little ones celebration in day the on y entr free 2017, there is P.13 day. of Milton Keynes’ 50th Birth pm Saturday January 21st, 1.30 - 3.30 River Valley Centre (MK4 2AS) 0pm Saturday March 4th, 10.30am – 12.3 3QF) (MK2 re Cent ity mun Com e Estat s Lake 0pm 12.3 – Saturday April 8th, 10.30am York House (MK11 1JQ) sMK Find all details on CheekiMonkey

New Swimkidz Baby Courses

Swimkidz lessons follow a unique and innovative, structured programme teaching your baby confidence and safety in the water whilst having lots of fun. New classes are starting in 2017 on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Book early because the first 10 to join will recei ve a free happy nappy (worth £8.99). Quote ‘Toddle17’ . Email goggles@swimkidz.co.uk or call 0754 4 555028. swimkidzNBucks. www.swimkidz.co.u k. P.44

Marrying Massages, Candles and Flowers

The florist Kenneth Turner sells his creations globally, including at Harrods and Selfridges - and they are now available in Stony Stratford, at The Therapy Room! Marrying flowers with candles and room fragrances, they make fabulous, presents. Combine the popular 90 min Total Time Out relaxation package from The Therapy Room with Kenneth Turners products to make any occasion more memorable – and you get a 20% discount when you buy them together. www.thetherapyroom-stonystratford.co.uk. P.31

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Wycombe, Chiltern & S. Bucks Stagecoach Have a Go Day

If your child has a flair for the dramatic, or you want to see how much they might enjoy and benefit from learning to perform, Stagecoach are running a Free Have a Go Day on Wednesday 11th January . This is an 2017, at 16:30-18:00 in High Wycombe ch by ecoa Stag of taste a opportunity to have where participating in a Discovery workshop drama children will enjoy singing, dance and ps: 4 - 6 and classes. Sessions are split into age grou 4 533203 or 0149 call act cont book To . years 6 - 16 . highwycombe@stagecoach.co.uk be. P.47 www.stagecoach.co.uk/highwycom

All Areas Weekly Sessions at Rugrats and Halfpints

Mondays, 9:30–11:30am: Mum & Meet Mondays Especially for newborns to Pre walkers (£1 per child), meet in a quiet room with other parents while your children play. Weighing facilities and lots of specialised sensory equipment available. Thursdays, 2-4pm: Baby & Toddler Thursdays Full use of Rugrats and Halfpints’ soft play and sensory equipment, alongside weighing facilities, colouring in, toys and books. Free for babies (under 12 months) with their older siblings (charged at normal rates). More info at www.rugratsandhalfpints.com or by calling 01295 250060. P.30

The Embrace Bump to Baby course educates and inspires with a blend of hypnobirthing, mindfulness, practical preparation and having a chuckle during pregnancy. Carve out some time each week to connect with your body , baby and partner. Said one mum: “I was so calm and positive during my labour. I took one contractio n at a time, remembering your words; ‘You are a step closer to meeting your baby’.” Online video cour ses and local classes at the beautiful St. Kath arine’s retreat at Parmoor (pictured) are both avail able. Call Naomi on 0789 905 3596 for more information. www.embracebumptobaby.co.uk . P.23

Baby Sensory is Growing

With extra classes and new locations in Lace Hill, Buckingham and North Crawley for 2017, Baby Sensory have more classes than ever for you to choose from. These original and ent classes multi award winning baby developm s, music and are filled with light and puppet show adventures to rhymes, bubbles, bells and regular ideas for with full ed explore and they are pack est class or to near your find To e. hom take to you .com. P.34 book online visit www.babysensory

Activities for Children at Stowe

Half-Term Trail: Goodies, Baddies and Heroes

Sat 11 - Sun 19 February, 10am-4pm

Lambing Event at Thrift Farm Head on down to Thrift Farm on Saturday 8th April 9.30am - 4pm, to meet the lambs and enjoy a whole host more activities. There will be fun for all the family with loads to see and do, including talks from the farmer, bouncy castle, face painting, animal handling, craft activities and more. Thrift Farm is based at Buckingham Road, Whaddon, Milton Keynes, MK17 0EQ. Find out more at www.thriftfarm.co.uk. P.9 Mee new t the born s!

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A choice of three adventures around the gardens. Follow in the path of goodies, baddies or heroes and uncover the hidden stories of Stowe. Free trail, normal admission applies. Wild Wednesdays 4 Jan & 15 Feb: 10.30am-12noon

Join the Stowe nature expert for these ‘50 things’ sessions to explore the gardens and make your own creations to take home. 4 Jan: Make a home for wild animals 15 Feb: Mud glorious mud www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe.

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WINTER days out GET YOUR WOOLIES AND WELLIES ON AND BRAVE THE WINTER WEATHER TO ENJOY THESE FAB DAYS OUT MILTON KEYNES MUSEUM

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Monday 13th - Friday 17th February, 11am - 4.30pm. Five days of holiday activities geared to young visitors. Extraordinary science experiments, fascinating magic lantern shows and the chance to make your own peg doll are among the attractions. Plus you’ll be joined on Friday 17th by the RSPB all day. McConnell Drive, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EL. Tel: 01908 316222 www.mkmuseum.org.uk

Saturday 8th April, 9.30am - 4.00pm. There’s loads for you to see and do including engaging talks from the farmer, a chance to jump on a bouncy castle or be transformed by face painters. There will also be animal handling sessions and craft activities. Buckingham Rd, Milton Keynes, MK17 0EQ. Tel: 01908 501733 www.thriftfarm.co.uk

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February Half Term. See baby lambs take their first steps, bottle feed the older lambs and watch live lambing on Lamb Cam - you might even see a lamb being born! Plus, with plenty of indoor play and outdoor activities too there’s plenty to do whatever the weather. Stanbridge Rd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9JH Tel: 01525 852954 www.meadopenfarm.co.uk

Mon 13th, Weds 15th, Thurs 17th & Fri 18th February, 10.30am - 3.30pm. Think, Make, Do… Cyber workshops include games and activities exploring some of the highly relevant modern day issues of online safety and how these relate to the Bletchley Park Codebreakers. The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Dr, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB Tel: 01908 640404 www.bletchleypark.org.uk

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February Half Term. Waddesdon has teamed up once again with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club to provide younger visitors with a great opportunity for a week of muddy adventure. There will be four routes to choose from and four special interlocking medals to collect. Aylesbury, Bucks, HP18 0JH Tel: 01296 820414 www.waddesdon.org.uk

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY CENTRE Sunday 12th, Wednesday 15th & Sunday 19th February. Come along to the February Half Term Steaming Days. There will be a full-size steam train in action, ready to take you for a ride and they also have miniature ride-on steam trains. Station Road, Quainton Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY Tel: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org

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As a parent, how proud do you feel when someone praises your child for their good behaviour? Likewise, how quickly do you wish you could run and hide when that same child decides to throw a tantrum at the local supermarket? You are now faced with a consequence, how do you deal with the good, the bad or the ugly? Your response as a parent is key…

In a nutshell, this is what positive behaviour management is all about… If we want our children to become responsible and resourceful members of the community, we first need to recognise that children are constantly learning and growing and that as parents we are also our children’s first teachers.

Validate your child’s feelings – “You look really sad / angry”. Try and get them to talk about their feelings. Also talk about how their behaviour makes you feel. Be kind AND firm together to avoid extremes – have clear boundaries and stick to them, even when it’s not always the easy option. Ask your child what they think they could do to make the situation better. Stop crying, give a hug, get a tissue. Praise their ideas and solutions. They have just taken their first step in resolving a problem without you having to tell them what to do. After all… What we hear we forget, what we see we remember and what we do we understand. Offer a choice when possible. Choices provide small steps in shared power and are important if we want our children to feel that that can make good decisions for themselves.

With the right help and support, many people believe that from an early age, children can be taught to think for themselves and learn how to control their emotional and social behaviour without having to rely on one punishment after another to correct disobedience.

Do not try to solve problems when you or a child are really upset. Allow a ‘cooling off period’. Help your child understand that it’s ok to feel that way, but how we choose to behave because of our feelings isn’t always ok.

So how can you take a positive behaviour approach? Teaching empathy as a parent instead of telling a child what to do, is much more valuable. Rather than teaching your child to say sorry, ask yourself, “Is my child saying sorry because they understand what they have done, or simply because they know that’s what is expected every time they misbehave?” Written by Nicola Masters – Head of Early Years & KS1 at Akeley Wood Junior School & Nursery in Wicken, Milton Keynes. Akeley Wood Junior School supports a positive approach to behaviour. If you would like more information about their nursery provision, contact Admissions on 01280 860 824 or email admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk Jan-Mar 2017 Toddle About Milton Keynes & Buckinghamshire 11

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THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED A PLANET

KING BABY BY KATE BEATON

Reviewer: Natasha Kelly (Northampton)

This book is King Baby, who must be obeyed, fed, and burped, and changed, and loved...sound familiar? As a new parent this book made me laugh out loud as it tells the exact story of how my life is now run by my baby! This book would be great for soon to be parents as a funny gift, or for a toddler to help explain what a new baby is like. I loved the illustrations, it’s very funny and I finished it with a smile on my face.

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Reviewer: Tanya Camilleri (Banbury)

Danny and the Dinosaur go to the space museum and end up on a rocket in space when they realise they have forgotten their lunch. When Danny realises they can’t get home, the dinosaur comes up with a master plan. It’s time for poop, and lots of it! Bella (5) and Leo (2) found this book hilarious. I would definitely recommend it as something a little different to other books out there.

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This book is about the adventure of a little tiger cub discovering the different kinds of animals in the jungle and their sounds for the first time. The sounds are hidden under flaps and my son thoroughly enjoyed the noises - seeing his facial expressions as he heard them was lovely. The pictures within the book are real photographs which I think is great as your child can see what these animals really look like.

Reviewer: Kimberley Williams (Warwick)

This is a fun book about cowboys and has a paper doll with paper clothes you can dress, as well as 17 stickers. It tells you about how cowboys lived, what they ate and the language they used, which led us on to lots of fun role play ideas. I would recommend this book for children 3 years and up as my little boy is 2 and he found dressing the doll a little hard. Saying that, he still absolutely loved this book!

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Apple Pigs is a simple story about a girl looking after a tree, which feels uncared for. Once it feels loved and cherished it blooms into the most beautiful and fruitful tree. It was the perfect bedtime read which engaged all 3 of my children (20 months, 3 years & 4 years). We felt the story was very nurturing and caring and the illustrations were beautiful and brilliantly done.

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Autumn Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Milton Keynes Theatre. The theme was fancy dress, and as you can see we received lots of truly wonderful entries - thank you so much to everyone who entered! The winner won a family ticket to the pantomime Dick Whittington at Milton Keynes Theatre. Find out more at: www.atgtickets.com.

Dexter Squires, 2 years, 4 months

Benjamin Quigley, 2 years, 5 months

Scarlett squires, 4 years, 5 months

Charlotte Orme, 2 years, 11 months

Chloe Coakley, 3 years, 10 months

Lily Tomlin, 3 years, 1 month

Alexandra Joy Smith, 1 year, 7 months

George Carter-Reilly, 1 year, 7 months

Henry Quigley, 3 years, 11 months

Fletcher Flanagan, 1 years, 2 months

Dylan Kenyon, 3 years

Jake Stevens, 4 years, 11 months

Addison Hefferon, 2 years, 4 months

Alice Whittle, 2 years, 8 months

Lilly Bluck, 1 year

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Martha Rose Marjorie Metcalf, 3 years 7 months

Freddie Flanagan, 2 years, 11 months

Rose Wynder, 2 years, 4 months

Henry Eymor, 8 months

Jennifer Itzinger, 4 years, 3 months

Oliver Drage, 2 years, 8 months

Henry Eymor, 7.5 months Bethany Slater, 8 months

Callum, 1 year

Lliana Susan Alflatt, 1 years, 2months

Scarlet Saunders, 4 years, 4months

Jessica Jackman, 3 years, 10 months

Now taking registrations Fun is an essential ingredient at Cherry Trees Day Nursery and Preschool where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the staff who provide them. You are welcome to visit and meet the team.

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Ava Mahdavi, 4 years, 7 months

Ada Grace Kehoe, 7 months

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The staff are always friendly and we have been thoroughly delighted with the service provided, the activities, the routine, the meals, the interaction and the atmosphere of the whole nursery, it is all wonderful! I personally feel the staff go out of their way to ensure each child is happy which is all you could ask for.â&#x20AC;? Parent, www.daynurseries.co.uk

Please call 01234 751900 or email cherry.tree@childbase.com Cherry Trees Day Nursery and Preschool, Duncan Road, Wharley End, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0ZU

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1. To make the shaped bird feeder, cut a shape (heart/star/circle) out of the piece of toast using the cookie cutter. 2. Spread peanut butter over both sides of the toast. 3. Press the peanut buttered toast into a bowl filled with bird seed. Make sure you press hard, to get all the little nooks and crannies of the toast. 4. Punch a hole in the corner and thread a string of twine through before it completely dries. 5. Then let the completed bird feeder dry overnight. 6. Hang it up in a place you can watch the birds peck away at it.

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Pony Days & Non-Residential Pony Camps Hours of pony fun for children 3 years and up. Days will include fun riding session suitable for beginners, lots of hands on pony time, lunch and rosettes. Prices start at £50 per day, special deals available on multiple bookings. Residential Riding Holidays Five days & Four nights of amazing and unforgettable experiences. An actioned packed week filled with riding lessons, hacking, competitions, horse care sessions, fun fitness classes, tractor rides, baking and much more.

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Spring @ The Railway We're open at February Half Term and for the Easter Holidays! February Half Term Steaming Days! Sunday 12th February, Wednesday 15th February & Sunday 19th February Easter Holiday Steaming Days! Sunday 2nd April, Wednesday 5th April, Sunday 9th April & Wednesday 12th April Day Out With Thomas: Easter Weekend 14, 15, 16 & 17th April For opening times, prices and more information please visit: www.bucksrailcentre.org Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, Nr Aylesbury, HP22 4BY Email: office@bucksrailcentre.org Tel: 01296 655720

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How to Find the Perfect Pre-school Dance Class for Your Little One Matthew Linecar-Boulton is the Artistic Director at Dancebox Studios based at The Hub, MK. Here he puts together a helpful ‘what to look for list’ when choosing a pre-school dance class: The market is saturated with pre-school dance classes, so what should you be looking for when signing your little one up for their first dance experience? MYTH – Dance teachers are all qualified Unfortunately, there are lots of ‘dance teachers’ out there who are not qualified to teach. When choosing a class, make sure that the teacher is qualified with an accredited examining board and CDET. The examining boards will make sure that the teacher’s insurance and DBS checks are valid. If there are more than 8 children in the class, then there should also be a teaching assistant in the studio. MYTH - Parents can’t stay in the studio with their little one Parents should be allowed to stay with their little dancer until they are totally comfortable with the teacher. Only when the child is ready to be left alone should the parent be asked to leave the studio.

MYTH – They’ll need lots of dance shoes Shoes and the correct dancewear are to a dancer what a football is to a footballer. Yes, there’s an initial outlay for uniform but once you’ve purchased your ballet shoes and leotard (at Dancebox our preschoolers wear the most darling tutus!) you’re all set. I’ll move them to a ‘proper studio’ when they’re older Unlearning bad practice is so much harder than just learning it correctly the first time! Bad teaching can result in injury, so go with your gut - if it doesn’t feel like the teacher or the studio is 100% competent then politely make your excuses and leave. Mirrors, specialist dance floor, ballet barres and variable climate control are all essentials for the safety and wellbeing of little bodies. A performance at the end Look for a studio that produces a show which is in line with the local council’s chaperone licensing laws and signed off by both a Health & Safety officer and Fire Marshall.

Dancebox Studios offers classes for dancers age 2-16. www.danceboxstudios.co.uk T: 01908 699503

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A baby scanning clinic in Milton Keynes has become the first in the region to offer the latest and best 4D pregnancy scans available today. Humpty Bumpty is run by 33-year-old mother of four boys, Lucy Johnson. After having a 4D scan herself and seeing her first son Lennon before he was born, Lucy felt such a deep bond develop with her baby that she decided to give other pregnant women the opportunity to enjoy something similar. Lucy trained as a sonographer and has since carried out hundreds of baby bump scans. Humpty Bumpty, which is registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission, specialises in non-diagnostic 3D and 4D ultrasound scans. The rural setting for the clinic offers a relaxing environment with space for up to 10 family guests at the scans. There are plenty of toys to keep younger ones entertained and they have midwives and nurses on hand who can offer advice and assurance.

Lucy’s latest addition is to offer new advanced 4D technology - HDlive - so parents can see their unborn son or daughter in the greatest clarity and detail as possible. Humpty Bumpty is the only baby scanning clinic to offer this revolutionary technology in the region. Lucy said: “The new HDlive technology is a real game changer in the industry. It uses an advanced illumination model that supports shadows and introduces a virtual light source alongside advanced skin rendering techniques, which provide the best quality image. Even now I am still amazed by the HDlive scans - it is remarkable that you can see exactly what your baby is going to look like when they are born.” Scans can be carried out at Humpty Bumpty from 12 weeks in pregnancy and from 23 weeks when opting for the 3D and 4D scans. Baby scan prices start at £50 and 4D bonding scan packages range from £100 - £150.

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Controversy Corner

Should You Vaccinate Your Children? Tackling and debunking the myths about vaccinations

By Dr Zareena Hyder, NHS GP and TV doctor on Channel 5’s GPs We all want to do what is best for our children. Even before they are born we are carefully considering the safest car seats, baby gates and parenting styles with the aim of giving them the best possible chance in life. Yet an increasing number of parents over recent years have been refusing to give their children the amazing protection that is offered to them, for free, in the form of vaccinations. This not only puts their own child more at risk, but has led to a rise in the spread of contagious diseases. This is putting others in danger, causing serious complications and even death around the world. Put like this, it seems crazy that some parents don’t let their children have their injections. But they aren’t crazy or stupid – they have just been misled, and the media’s thirst for controversial headlines really hasn’t helped at all.

1. POOR AND MISLEADING RESEARCH In 1998 a research paper was published by Dr Andrew Wakefield linking autism and gastrointestinal problems to the MMR vaccination. This convinced huge numbers of parents not to vaccinate their children and was the start of the anti-vaccine movement. This paper was completely discredited soon after it was published and Dr Wakefield was eventually struck off the GMC’s (General Medical Council) list of medical practitioners. Although this publication has been debunked, there have been some serious repercussions. Immunisation rates have dropped from 92% to 73% and in some areas of England even lower. (1) The

Many parents are still convinced that the MMR vaccine could lead to autism but this is simply not true. This has caused a worldwide increase in measles, mumps and rubella and these are life threatening illnesses.

2. ANTI-VACCINE ACTIVISM Anti-vaccine activism still persists. Members of this group believe that a child will be able to fight off the diseases with their own immune system. This is unfortunately leading to a rise in contagious diseases being spread with serious and sometimes deadly consequences.

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Every so often when we think the myths are settling, another celebrity comes up with an unproven theory linking vaccines to autism or other illnesses, and the health of the public dramatically takes a hit as a result. For example, Robert De Niro made allegations in April 2016, reporting that the MMR vaccine had changed his son overnight.

WHAT IS A VACCINE? It depends on the type of vaccine but, in general terms, vaccines contain weaker or dead strains of the virus/bacteria that cause an illness. Injecting the vaccine into the body allows it to safely develop an immune response against the virus/bacteria. This means that your body recognises that you have already been exposed to this disease if it comes across it again in the future and therefore it can fight it off quickly, before it develops into the full blown illness.

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MYTH NO. 4: Surely natural immunity is better than having vaccine immunity

MYTH NO. 1: Vaccines cause autism As a doctor I tell my patients this is simply untrue the article in the Lancet by Wakefield has been completely discredited. Several major studies have since been conducted and none of them have found a link. Autism is a diagnosis that we are seeing more of and this is likely to be because we are becoming better at diagnosing it. The cause is still unclear, but not a single study has shown any link between vaccinations and autism. MYTH NO. 2: Vaccines contain unsafe toxins Vaccines in the UK undergo rigorous testing methods to ensure they are safe to use before being released. It would be completely unethical to be giving vaccines to babies, children or adults without ensuring their safety. MYTH NO. 3: Babies’ immune systems can’t cope with so many vaccines Babies and children, as I am sure parents have seen for themselves, bounce back from being injured or poorly pretty quickly. Immune systems of babies and children are much stronger than you might think. The immune system is vast - it consists of many different types of white blood cells which fight for us in a variety of ways, and they are being replenished continuously. Even if we gave babies all their vaccinations at once they would still only be using around 0.1% of their immune capacity.(2)

Natural immunity is very good and yes if we are exposed to an illness, like the common cold for example, our immune system will work hard to fight it off. This should result in a stronger immune system, so if our bodies were faced with the same common cold virus again, it would not affect us in the same way. However, the risks of catching serious and life threatening diseases are high, and for this reason it is still very sensible to vaccinate against them. Measles, for example, will cause a rash, fever, lethargy and painful joints - but it could also cause complicated pneumonia and death. We vaccinate because we do not want to take such risks with human life when a simple injection can provide adequate immunity and prevent adverse outcomes. MYTH NO. 5: We don’t need to vaccinate because our infection rates are already so low Thanks to the majority of us being immunised, often the unimmunised few will be protected as they are less likely to come across a person suffering from the disease. This is dangerous logic however. If the numbers of people having the vaccine drop, more of us will be exposed to the diseases and the disease will spread. A major concern here is that this will cause infection in the minority of children who genuinely have a low immune systems, so cannot be vaccinated, such as a child with active HIV or leukaemia. These children or adults are then at increased risk of getting a life threatening illness and their own immune systems may not be able to fight it off. This can be fatal for the individual.

TAKE HOME POINTS • Vaccines are safe and effective for the individual • We know vaccines have saved lives and prevented disability in millions of people around the world • There is no evidence to link vaccinations to autism • Vaccines can eradicate life-threatening diseases

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? If you or your family have not had your

vaccinations, go and book an appointment at your local doctor’s surgery! If you are unsure about which vaccine you have had or may have missed, make enquiries at your surgery.

Dr Zareena Hyder is an NHS GP and TV doctor on Channel 5’s GPs: Behind Closed Doors. To catch Dr Hyder and her team on TV, tune in to series 4 of GPs: Behind Closed Doors on Channel 5 at 8pm on Wednesdays or catch up on My5. @ZareenaHyder @channel5_tv #GPsBehindClosedDoors References and useful links: UK Vaccination schedule – www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations www.vaccines.gov/more_info www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines (1) (2)

Stobbe, Mike (7 January 2011). “Will autism fraud report be a vaccine booster?”. The Boston Globe. Associated Press. Cohn M, Langman RE. The Protection:the unit of humoral immunity selected by evolution. Immunol Rev.1990;115:9-147

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

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How the classic doll’s house is being used in play therapy to help heal emotional and psychological problems in children. The toolkit of a Play Therapist is made up of toys and a wide range of creative arts materials which allow children to play, create and express themselves in a way of their choosing. Play therapy utilises these props to heal children’s emotional, behavioural and other psychological problems. The toys vary widely and represent different things such as real life, fantasy, scary scenarios or sensory exploration. Examples include puppets, figurines, animals, cars, swords, dolls, medical kits and more. They allow the children to explore all sorts of ideas and situations in a safe and supportive environment. The doll’s house is a particularly useful tool for the Play Therapist. In the western world, doll’s houses appear to have shared meanings for many. They symbolise a microcosm viewpoint of past, present and future homes, reflecting the social function of different rooms and human interaction within them. They

evoke feelings from around the home and about family relationships. By watching a child play with a doll’s house, a therapist can discover a lot about them as the child’s unconscious mind expresses itself through play.

What you can do at home If you buy a doll’s house, let your child choose one themselves. But you can make one too! Find a clean old box, other bits of cardboard, some sticky tape and glue and maybe some appropriate paint. Have fun helping your child build the house to their design. Maybe your son will create a fort or castle rather than a doll’s house – it’s the same thing! Then let them play as they want to – just keep them safe and join in only if they ask you. No, this isn’t play therapy. It’s called non-directive play and it will help your children to develop naturally and may help with any slight emotional well-being issues.

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If you want a job with the flexibility to work around your family, you will probably have considered working for yourself. There are three main models for being self-employed - here we explore the different models and the pros and cons of each.

# Option A - The Entrepreneur You have a passion, an idea or a special talent. You spot a problem that you can solve and a gap in the market - and you decide to create a business to bring your dream to life. For most people, starting a new business is the first way they consider becoming self-employed. It is probably the most exciting and rewarding option available. It also carries the greatest risk. If you haven’t run a business before, you will be venturing into the unknown. It will require a significant investment of time and probably money, and you will have a lot to learn – often by trial and error. At the beginning you will be the visionary, the manager, the worker, the bookkeeper and the cleaner. There’s a lot to do, and if the business fails, it can be crushing. If the business succeeds however, there are few things that will be more rewarding in your life. Not only will you be your own boss, but you will be able to provide work opportunities for others and, if you structure the business correctly, you will have a sellable asset when you are ready to move on.

# Option B - The Franchisee If the idea of running your own business excites you, but doing it on your own seems too risky and daunting, then buying a franchise may be the right option for you. Famous examples of franchises include MacDonalds, Subway and Domino’s Pizza, but there are franchise opportunities in virtually any line of business. Water Babies, Musical Minis and Rugbytots are all franchises in the baby and toddler world. Much like starting your own business, you will be the boss and you will typically be building a business and a new customer base. The big difference however is that you will be operating under an established brand, following proven and tested procedures to build and operate your business, and you will receive training and support from head office every step of the way. You will also own a business that you can sell when the time comes.

All this support and guidance does come at a cost, however. Financially, this typically takes the form of an initial investment to buy the franchise licence and then regular (normally monthly) franchise fees. There are also limits on what you can do – the franchisor needs to protect their brand and you won’t have the freedom to innovate and change course as you would with your own business. But, statistically speaking, franchise businesses have a greater chance of success than starting a new business from scratch.

# Option C - The Network Marketer or Independent Consultant If the upfront costs of setting up your own business or buying a franchise make those options less appealing for you, then a network marketing opportunity might be right for you. A network marketer is an independent consultant, affiliated with a 3rd party company. You then sell the products that the company makes, to friends and family, via parties, networking and other methods. You are self-employed, you can set your own working hours, and you can normally still build a team, or ‘downline’, underneath you. In return for recruiting and training others, you earn a percentage of their sales too. Famous examples of network marketing include Avon, Forever Living Products, Usborne and Utility Warehouse. As with a franchise, you will typically receive training and support along your journey, and there will be some restrictions around how you operate. The big difference however, is that initial investment is typically very low in comparison. There are often fun incentives on offer for reaching certain sales targets, such as products and holidays. Depending on the organisation however, you may not have a business asset that you can sell when you want to stop. The opportunity is certainly there to make a decent income with many network marketing opportunities but it still takes hard work, time and perseverance to do so.

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

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Monday Bancroft

Bancroft Parent and Toddler Group

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

Kents Hill

The Therapy Room

MK Multiples

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

Stony Stratford

Musical Minis

Treatments

Bletchley

Pregnancy Massages & Body Treatments

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, at: Waterhall Primary School MK2 3QF. 01908 641454; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Under 2s.

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Bumps & Babes

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

Treatments for whole family - Flexible opening times & days The Therapy Room Stony Stratford, Timor Court, Stony Stratford MK11 1EJ

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

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Leadenhall

SwimKidz Lessons

Bradville

Baby Rainbows

Conniburrow

Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0s, (drop in). Baby weighing with H/V.Reach area only.

Furzton

Stay and Play

Crafty Jumpers

13:15-14:00T at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, at: Downs Barn School MK14 7NA. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). 2nd & 4th week. Call centre for dates.

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

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

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

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

10:30-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Reach area only,upto 12mths.Call to ensure group is on.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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Daisy Chain Children’s Centre

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

Heelands

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Loughton Lodge

Rugbytots MK

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

Milton Keynes Central

Cornerstone Toddlers

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Arts & Crafts

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

Newport Pagnell

Breastfeeding Support Group

13:30-15:00TH at Tickford Park Primary School, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Inc. Health Visitor.

Oxley Park Little Owlets

10:30-11:45TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Non walkers.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:15-14:15T at York House Centre, London 19/01/2015 17:42 Road MK11 1JQ. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 perToddle_About_Jan17-2a.indd class (book by 10-week term).1 Helping baby communicate BEFORE speech.

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

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

Woburn

Cha Char Chimps Show

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

Woburn Sands

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Reach area only.11:13:03 AM 12/7/2016

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

Bradville

Rainbow Children’s Centre

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

Music Bugs

Cranfield

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment

Wolverton

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

The Rowans Family Centre

Stantonbury

13:00-14:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Shenley Brook End

10:00-11:00T at The Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive MK5 7BS. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Stay, Play & Sing

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

Stony Stratford

Little Cherubs Playgroup

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

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

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Tuesday Bletchley

Baby Clinic

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

Cha Char Chimps Show

Fullers Slade

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

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

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From walking

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

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10:00-11:00T at Green Park School, Green Park Drive MK16 0NH. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).

Start The Art Toddler Sessions

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

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

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

Loughton

Child Health Clinic

Old Stratford

Old Stratford Toddler Group

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

Little Stars Ballet Class

14:00-14:30T at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book).

Musical Minis

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

Oxley Park Baby Clinic

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Middleton

Cygnets Toddler Group

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

Milton Keynes Central Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 9:30-10:30T at Freedom Fitness, Willen Lake MK17 0PH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Storybook Cafe

Children’s Hour

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Newport Pagnell

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

Kiln Farm

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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Baby Clinic

Cha Char Chimps Show

Stantonbury Baby Clinic

9:30-11:15TH at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Reach area only. 2nd & 4th Tuesday.

New Bradwell

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

Stony Stratford

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

Little Fishes

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

Stowe

Bumps to Babies

10:00-11:00T at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For bump - 0s, (drop in). Please call to check group is on before attending.

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National Trust Stowe

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

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Woburn

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Wolverton

Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-11:00T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Bradwell

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Cha Char Chimps Show

Baby Clinic

9:00-11:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes. 10:00-11:00T at The Old Bath House, Stratford Rd MK12 5RL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

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

Wednesday Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

Stay and Play

Bradwell Common

Fullers Slade

Stay & Play with Stories & Songs

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

Furzton

South Furzton Mums and Tots

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

Great Linford

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

Conniburrow Messy Play

13:00-14:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, (donation). Call before attending to ensure group is on. Cluster Area Only.

Fishermead

Stay Play & Sing

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

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

Kents Hill

Pebbles Children’s Centre

Family Health Drop-In: 9:30-10:45TH; For 0 5s, (drop in). With H/V. Reach area only. Baby Sensory: 13:00-14:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Under 1s. at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556.

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Milton Keynes Central

Breastfeeding Cafe Wolverton

10:00-13:00TH at Kings Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. 07851 873197; For bump - 2s, (donation).

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

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Start The Art Toddler Sessions

Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre

Milton Keynes Village

Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Bumps & Babies: 13:30-14:45T; For 0s, £1 per family (please book). Up to 12mnth. at Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135.

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Cha Char Chimps Show

Neath Hill

Baby Clinic

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

New Bradwell

The Windmill Children’s Centre

Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Runs every other wk. Cluster only. Crawlers - Walkers: 13:45-14:45T; For 12 18m, FREE (drop in). Cluster area only. at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473.

Newport Pagnell

Newton Longville

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

Oxley Park Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Shenley

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Baby Sensory

Shenley Brook End

Cha Char Chimps

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

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

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In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Stony Stratford Music Bugs

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

Stowe

National Trust Stowe

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

Two Mile Ash

Songs and Rhymes

9:15-10:00T at Ashbrook School, The High Street MK8 8NA. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Two Mile Ash & Great Holm families only.

Woburn Sands

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-13:45TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13mths, various times, call to check.

Wolverton

Story and Song Time

10:00-11:00T at The Windmill Children’s Centre at, Wyvern School, Aylesbury Street MK12 5HU. 01908 312473; For 0 - 4s, FREE. Check group is on before attending.

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Newport Pagnell

Music Bugs

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

Bletchley

Thomas Tots

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

Butterflies

10:00-14:45T at Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Every fortnight. Call to book.

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

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

Stay and Play Ladies Only

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

Olney

Church Mice

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show!

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

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

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Stay and Play

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

Broughton

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

Bradville

10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 07860 041534; For 18m - 5s, £0.50 (please book). Reach area only. Text to book.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Conniburrow

Bumps and Babes

10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For bump - 12m, (donation). Call before attending. Cluster area only.

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

9:30-12:30TH at MK Hospital Hydro Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Fullers Slade

Bumps & Babes

13:15-14:30TH at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For bump - 0s, FREE (donation). Babies under 12 months. Cluster Area Only.

Furzton

Baby Sensory

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

Bumps & Babies

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

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

Oxley Park Telltale Tots

13:00-14:00TH at Oxley Park Community Centre, Redgrave Drive MK4 4TB. 07920445059; For 3 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). Storytelling and Storybook Making.

Sherington

Cha Char Chimps Show

The Robins Children’s Centre

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

Kents Hill

13:30-14:45T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For bump - 0s, (drop in). Up to 12 mths.reach area only. Check group is on before attending.

Music Bugs

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

Kingston

Kingston Children’s Hour

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

Milton Keynes Central

Stantonbury

Bumps and Babies

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

9:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

11:00-11:30T at Stony Stratford Library, 5-7 Church Street MK11 1BD. 01908 562562; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donations Welcome.

New Bradwell

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

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

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

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

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 18m - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only. Call before attending.

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

Woburn

Woburn Mother and Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). 50p for additional child, under 1s are £1.

Wolverton

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

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

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NCT Bumps and Babes Coffee Group

10:00-11:30T at King’s Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. mknctchair@gmail.com; For 0s, All welcome.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Friday Bletchley

Song and Story Time

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

Introducing Telltale Tots!

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:15-14:15T at Kings Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Baby signing classes.

Great Linford

Children aged 2.5 to 5 years

Baby Sensory

The NEW interactive story-telling and storybook making class

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

We bring together a unique blend of interactive storytelling, themed story displays, and storybook making, in ONE exciting class.

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Heelands

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

For more info contact Kirstie on 07920 445059 or email kirstie@telltaletots.co.uk telltaletots

Stay & Play

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

Baby Clinic

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

Kents Hill

New City Playtime

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

Teddy Tots

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

Find out more at: www.telltaletots.co.uk

Kiln Farm

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Noah’s Ark Baby & Toddler Group

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

Cha Char Chimps Show

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Book your FREE trial lesson today For classes in Milton Keynes, Stony Stratford & Woburn Call Molly Leib on 07792 807596 or email: singandsignmk@gmail.com www.singandsign.co.uk

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

Time for Twos

13:00-14:00T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 2s, FREE (drop in). 2 year funding application support.

Brooklands

Conniburrow Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending to ensure group is on.

Downs Barn

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

Musical Minis

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

Milton Keynes Central Music Bugs

Downs Barn Family Tots

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

Eaglestone

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

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

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

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Loughton

Loughton Parent & Toddlers

Classes available Monday to Friday

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

Cha Char Chimps

10:00-10:30T at Safari MK, 3 Carters Lane MK11 3ET. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

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

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

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Disco Babies Fairytale Ballet

9:45-10:30T at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Simpson Village Hall, Abbey Road MK3 6AE. 07713 120827; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 (drop in). Introducing little ones to ballet.

Stony Stratford Telltale Tots

9:30-12:00TH at Swinfen Harris Church Hall, London Road MK11 1JA. 07920445059; For 3 - 5s, £7 per session (please book). Storytelling and Storybook Making.

Stowe

Family Explorers Stowe

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

Newport Pagnell

MAKE YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT MORE FUN!

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

0345 313 6712

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Milton Keynes Dance Centre

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

Olney

Story Time at Olney Library

10:30-11:00TH at Olney Library, High Street MK46 4EF. 01234 711474; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates:28/1, 25/2, 25/3 & 29/04.

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

Oxley Park

Woburn

Woburn Mother and Toddler Group

Milton Keynes Dance Centre

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Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:00-11:00TH at Sadie O’Boyle The world’s favourite rugby play programme 9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, School of Dance, Oxley Park Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 Community Centre MK4 4TA. 07713 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). 50p 120827; For 0 - 4s, £5 (drop in). A Emerson Valley for additional child, under 1s it is £1. dance class for trendy toddlers! £5 PAYG or Disco Babies Fairytale Ballet £4 if pre-booked. 8:45-9:45TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Woburn Sands Dance, Emerson Valley Community Centre, Baby Sensory Classes Shenley Brook End Roeburn Crescent MK4 2DG. 07713 120827; 10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance For 1 - 3s, £5 (drop in). A dance class for Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: Fairytale Ballet Babies: 9:00-9:40TH; For trendy toddlers! 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For 0 - 3s, (please book). Introduction to ballet babies 0-13mths, various times,call to check. for little ones. Kents Hill Fairytale Ballet: 9:40-10:30T; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 Swimkidz Swimming Lessons (drop in). Introduction to ballet for little ones. Wolverton 9:30-11:30T at Hilton Hotel MK7 6HL. 07544 Street Jazz: 11:30-12:15TH; For 3 - 5s, (please SwimKidz Swimming Lessons book). A funky class to get your little ones 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 5s, £12 per 13:30-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and bopping. class (book by 10-week term). Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Shenley 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road Milton Keynes Central 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). MK5 7AA. 07713 120827. Dancebox Studios Fun, structured swimming lessons. Little Stars Ballet Class: 9:00-11:45T; For Rugbytots Classes Wolverton Stories, Songs and 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Classes at 9:00-12:15TH at Shenley Brook End School, 9.00, 10.15 & 11.15. Rhymetimes for Under 5s Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0345 313 Pre-Syllabus Ballet: 9:45-10:15T; For 4 - 5s, 14:00-14:30T at Wolverton Library, Town 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by £7.50 per session (please book). Hall MK12 5LY. 01908 312812; For 0 - 4s, term). Call to book free taster session. Pre-Syllabus Tap & Jazz: 10:15-10:45T; For 4 FREE (drop in). Donations welcome. 5s, £7.50 per session (please book). Stantonbury at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503. Rugbytots Classes 8:45-12:00TH at Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Swimkidz Swimming Lessons Stantonbury Campus MK14 6BN. Shauna: 9:30-11:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £6.50 per child Bletchley West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 (book by term). Call to book free taster 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by Swimkidz Swimming Lessons session. 10-week term). Swimkidz offer classes for 12:30-15:30T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove MK2 bumps, babes and beyond. 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swim classes for Milton Keynes Central Library babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs. Stories, Songs & Rhymetimes for Under 2s: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Sessions: 14/01, 11/02, 11/03, 08/04, 06/05. Bletchley Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes: 11:00Rugbytots 11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Donations 8:30-10:00TH at Leon Leisure Centre, Fern welcome. Grove MK2 3HQ. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard For 2 5s, £6.50 (please book). Call to book MK9 3HL. 01908 254088. free taster session.

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Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Broughton

Wolverton

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

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

Rugbytots Classes

Shenley Brook End

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Cha Char Chimps Show

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

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Aston Clinton

Cha Char Chimps Show

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

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years

Little Angels

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Advice Time @ More Cafe

Bereavement Support

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

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play

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

Matter Matters

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

14:00-15:15T at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). To practise English.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

11:00-12:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons. 13:00-14:30TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

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13:03-14:45T at Padbury Preschool, Winslow Road MK18 2AP. 01280 815158; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in).

Book your FREE trial lesson today

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

Development Matters

Busy Fingers

Classes available Monday to Friday

Grandparents Group

9:30-11:00TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Broughton Infant School HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Padbury

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

Aylesbury

Brill

Health Clinic & Family Support

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

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Musical Minis

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

In the Water

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Physical Fun

13:45-14:30TH at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre, Behind Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363; For 0 - 5s, £3.50 per child (drop in).

Steeple Claydon

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

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

Tring

Toddler Time

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

Waddesdon

Wonderful World

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

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Dinky Dancerer

13:30-14:10T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 1 - 3s, £5 per session (please book).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

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Wing

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Call centre to check running.

Tuesday Aylesbury

Ages and Stages

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

Quarrendon Quackers

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

Play and Learn RAF Halton

9:30-11:00TH at Wendover Children’s Centre at, RAF Halton HP22 5PG. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Topic 1: Fuzzy Eaters / Topic 2: Speech & Language.

Tuesday Tots @ Granville Street

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

Bearbrook Early Years

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Grandparents Group

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

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby Time: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0-12ms, £1 per family (drop in). at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Development Matters

13:00-14:30TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, £1 (drop in). Dress for mess!

Little Fishes Baby Group

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

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Advice Time

13:00-14:00TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; FREE (please book). By appointment only, please call to book.

First Time Families

13:30-14:30TH at Early Years Excellence Hub at, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). From 0 - crawling.

Winslow

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

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

Wednesday

Buckingham

Aylesbury

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

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Musical Minis

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

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

Development Reviews: 9:30-12:30TH; For 0 1s, FREE (please book). Appointment only. Little Talkers: 13:00-14:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.

Stoke Mandeville

Cha Char Chimps Show

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

Tring

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Toddler Time

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

Wendover

Playtime

First Time Families

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

Southcourt Children’s Centre

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30T at The Jubilee Pavilion, Round Hill HP17 8RE. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Baby Time

13:00-14:30TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). 0-12 months.

Little Tots

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

Child Health Clinic & Baby’s First Cafe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Wendover Bounce & Rhyme

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

Wing

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

10:00-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes. 10:15-11:45T at Wendover Library, High Street HP22 6DU. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10.15am (18mths-5 yrs); 11.15am (under 18mths).

Wing Children’s Centre

PACEY Childminding Group: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues. Little Learners: 13:15-14:45T; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (please book). Stories, Crafts & Rhymes: 14:15-15:15T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Confirm dates. at Wing Children’s Centre, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Practical Baby Care classes

Berryfields

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

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

Thursday

Bierton

St James the Great Church Parent & Toddler Group

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

Buckingham

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

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

PACEY Childminding: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre for Sept Dates. Postnatal Group: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.

Leighton Buzzard

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Long Crendon

Thame

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Toddler Time

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

Waddesdon

Waddesdon and Whitchurch Sure Start Children’s Centre

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

Winslow

Musical Minis

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

KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays

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

Berryfields Parent and Toddler Group

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

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bubbles Group: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Invite only, call to book. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Sparkles - speech therapy for children with Down’s syndrome

10:00-11:15TH at Bedgrove Surgery, Brentwood Way HP21 7TL. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Fishes Toddler Group

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

Play & Learn for Asian Parents

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

Lighthouse Toddler Group

Tring

9:30-11:30T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For bump, FREE (drop in). Antenatal group.

Hunca Munca

Child Health Clinic

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

Parent Crafts

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Bounce and Rhyme Session

Wendover

Playtime

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

Musical Minis

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Visually Impaired Early Years Group

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

Postnatal Group

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

Babytime

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Haddenham

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

Henry

10:00-12:00TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Ivinghoe

Ivinghoe Children’s Centre

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

Long Crendon

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:00T at Long crendon Pavillion, Chilton Road HP18 9DB. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Padbury

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Steeple Claydon

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

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

Stoke Mandeville

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Tilsworth near Leighton Buzzard

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Tring

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Toddler Time

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

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Waddesdon

Newton Leys

Creation Station

Cha Char Chimps Show

10:00-11:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 4s, £6 per child (please book). Call centre for dates and to book.

10:00-11:00T at Newton Leys Community Centre, St Helens Avenue MK3 5FJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Stewkley

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Stewkley Baby & Toddler Group

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

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

Wendover

Wendover Children’s Centre

Thornton

Thornton College Baby & Toddler Group

Play and Learn: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). £1.00 per family. Beginners Running Group: 13:4514:45TH; FREE (please book). at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143.

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

Wing

Tring

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

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

Child Health Clinic

Toddler Time

Wendover

Health Visitor Drop In

Wingrave

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Friday Aylesbury

Bounce & Rhyme

9:30-13:00T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Haddenham LIbrary, Churchway HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

St. Mary’s Tots

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

Southcourt Children’s Centre

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

Bounce & Rhyme Aylesbury Lending Library

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Breastfeeding Drop In

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

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Buckingham

Buckingham Park Health Clinic

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

Primary Ballet

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

Haddenham

Haddenham Children’s Centre

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

Leighton Buzzard

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30T at Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall, Stanbridge Rd LU7 9PN. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Long Crendon

PJ Friday

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

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Wing

Wing Children’s Centre

Tatty Bumpkin: 11:00-11:45T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call centre to check running. Play and Grow: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Call centre to check dates. at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163.

Winslow

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

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

Saturday Aylesbury

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-12:00TH at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 7 yrs.

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

Sunday

Who Let The Dads Out?

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

Aylesbury

Little Kickers Football Classes

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Daddy Cool: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 4s, £1 per family (drop in). 1st & 3rd Sat of Month. Ginger Bread Group: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Sat of month. Single parent group. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

8:15-10:40TH at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m - 7 yrs.

Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months - 7 years

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

Water Babies Classes

Local classes at a venue near you

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

LOCAL CLASSES AT A VENUE NEAR YOU:

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

Buckingham

Rugbytots Classes

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-13:45T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Milton Keynes: James: 07490 262462 EmailE:ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk jdonald@littlekickers.co.uk Local classes at a venue near you

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

Fun Football Classes for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

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

Gawcott

Little Brickhill

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Haddenham

Dad’s Breakfast Club

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Where Learning’s a Ball Where Learning’s Ball Where Learning’s a aBall

9:30-11:00TH at Haddenham CC, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Dates: 14/01, 11/02, 11/03.

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Daddy Cool

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

9:30-11:00TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Dates: 28/01,25/02 & 25/03.

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

10:00-11:00T at Little Brickhill Village Hall, Watling Street, Little Brickhill MK17 9NJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Starting 22/01/17.Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

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Monday Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

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

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:45-17:30TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 5 yrs.

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Chesham

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Amersham

Little Kickers Football Classes

Beaconsfield

10:00-12:15T at Holtspur Youth Club, Holtspur Way HP9 1DX. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 (book by 10-week term). 10am (birth - 6/7 mths) 11.15am (6 - 14 mths). 11:30-14:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bourne End

Action Kids Activity Classes

9:30-11:15T at Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road SL8 5SX. James: 07877 828251; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Sessions: 9.30-10.15am & 10.30-11.15am.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Newtown Children’s Centre

Urchins

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

Trinity Tots

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

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Hazlemere

Beaconsfield

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Swimkidz Lessons

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

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

Breastfeeding Clinic

Hazlemere Library Bounce & Rhyme

Sports Parties Nerf Wars Parties Soft Play Parties

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

High Wycombe

Bumps, Babies & Beyond

9:30-11:30T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. For bump - 4s, £1 per family (donation).

Inflatables Action Kids Parties

Mapledean Children’s Centre

Parents as First Teachers Workshop: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE per session (drop in). Help support parents 2yr olds development. Messy Play: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Call C/C to ensure running before attending. at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Water Babies Classes

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

Little Kickers Classes

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

Bourne End

Babbling Babies

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

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9:30-11:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, The Meadows School, School Road HP10 0HF. 01628 525802; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). With Health Clinic.

Burnham

Child Health Clinic

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

10:00-11:00T at Millbrook Combined School Pool, Mill End Water Babies Swimming Classes Road HP12 4BA. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, Chalfont St Peter 10:30-12:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & Ready2Learn Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs. 14:00-15:00T All Kids active quarter Oct 2015.indd 10:23at Chalfont St Peters Parish 0 -page 4s, £16.50 per session 1(please book). Fun,15/07/2015 Hall, Church Lane SL9 9RJ. 07525 733543 Tumbling Toddlers action packed, progressive swim classes. / 01494 678244; For 18m - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10:15-12:00T at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 Princes Risborough Chesham 471566; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). Risborough Children’s Centre Bounce & Rhyme Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only. Mini Memories Learning Journeys: 10:0010:00-10:30TH at Elgiva Lane HP5 2JD. 0845 11:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Stay and Play 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check Parent Craft: 13:30-15:00T; For bump, FREE 13:30-15:00T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, (drop in). Antenatal class.By app only. with library session is on. Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington St Columba’s Toddler Group For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934. 10:00-11:45T at St Columba’s Church Funky Monkeys (Hughenden) NCT Bumps & Babies (NCTeenies) Hall, 432 Berkhamsted Road HP5 3HQ. 13:45-14:30TH at Hughenden Village 01494 775629; For 0 - 3s, £1.50 per child Princes Risborough Hall, Coombe Lane (by the Valley Road (donation). £2.50 for 2 or more children. 14:00-15:30T at Check Facebook page roundabout) HP14 4NX. 07866 510 289; For for location details HP27. 01296 326060; Messy Play 0 - 4s, £5 per child (drop in). For bump - 1s, £1 (donation). 2nd Mon of 14:00-15:00TH at Newtown Children’s month. All welcome. Little Fish Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 14:00-15:00T at Wycombe Marsh Baptist 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Get ready Church, London Road HP11 1ET. 07940 to get messy. 953 909; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Short Christian service,play & refreshments. Gerrards Cross

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Holmer Green

Amersham

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

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

Tiddlywinks

Marlow

Tiddlywinks

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

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Funky Monkeys

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

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

Tiny Tots

10:00-11:30TH at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, at St James Church SL9 7DJ. 01895 835967; For 0 - 2s, £2 per family (drop in).

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

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

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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High Wycombe

Family Walk

10:00-11:00T at Wycombe Rye Park HP11 1QX. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Run by NCT High Wycombe. 50p parking.

Sling Library

10:00-12:00T at Wrights Meadow Centre, Wrights Meadow Rd HP11 1SQ. For 0 1s, £10 (please book). Run by NCT High Wycombe.Try on/borrow a baby carrier. £10 for 4 week rental.

Booker Gym Club

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

Marlow Bottom

Marlow Bottom Toddler Group

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

Princes Risborough

Risborough Children’s Centre

Citizens Advice: 9:30-12:30TH; FREE. Please book by calling 07720 337306. Breastfeeding Support: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 1s. Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Tylers Green

Water Babies Classes

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

Wednesday Amersham

5 Cheeky Monkeys

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

Swimming Lessons

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

10:00-11:30H at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, at St Marks Church Hall. 01895 835967; For 1 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Burnham

Child Health Clinic

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

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

Flackwell Heath

Flackwell Heath Methodist Church Parent and Toddler Group

Emmanuel Lullaby Club

Little Angels

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

Beaconsfield

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

9:15-10:45T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Starts 1st Feb 2017.

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Little Lions

Chesham

10:30-12:00T at St.Michael Church, 70 Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 11/01, 25/01, 8/02, 22/02, 8/03, 22/03.

Child Health Clinic

Denham

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

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

Breastfeeding Group

In the Water

Music & Singing

Gerrards Cross

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

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

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High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Penn & Tylers Green Mother and Toddler Group

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

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

Hazlemere

Starlight Toddler Group

Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes

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

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

Playhouse Toddlers

Free Running and Gymnastics Parties

Stories, Crafts and Rhymes

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

High Wycombe

St.Anne’s Parent & Toddler Group

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:45-12:00T at Hilltop Community Centre, Crest Road HP11 1UA. Maria: 07885 944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 (book by 10-week term). 9.45(6-7mths-14mths) & 11.00(birth6/7mths).

Mapledean Children’s Centre

Baby Massage: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, £10 per family (please book). Call to book. £10 per course. Baby Sensory: 13:15-14:15TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 per session (drop in). 0-18months. at Mapledean Children’s Centre at, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2.

Tumbling Toddlers

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

Marlow

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Radnage

Radnage Mother and Toddler Group

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

Walters Ash

Walter’s Ash Play & Learn

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

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Hughenden Toddler Group

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

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

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

9:30-11:00T at The Hub, Union Baptist Church, Easton Street HP11 1NJ. 01494 473889; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Includes refreshments & crafts.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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Swimming Lessons

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

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

Beaconsfield

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Burnham

St Peters Toddler Group

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

Chalfont St Peter

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:30T at Millbrook Combined School Pool, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

Booker Gym Club

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

Busy Babies

11:00-12:00TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 0-18months.

Maidenhead

Bumps & Babes Coffees

Young Explorers

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

Chesham

Funky Monkeys

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

Community Play

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

Open Door Toddler Group

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

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Hazlemere

Grandparents Group

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

Penn

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

Princes Risborough

Risborough Children’s Centre

Postnatal Group: 10:30-12:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 6 week programme covering several topics. Baby Massage and Yoga: 13:00-14:00T; For 0 1s, (please book). Contact centre for more info. at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

Story Time

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

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Turville

High Wycombe

Evolution Childcare Sensory Play

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

Sparkles Down’s Syndrome Group

9:00-15:00T at Email for location: alexkaye76@gmail.com For 0 - 5s, (please book). From sitting to school age. Appointment only.

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

Tylers Green

Stay and Play

Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets

Water Babies Classes

10:00-12:00T at Tylers Green Classes available Monday to Friday Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 Book your FREE trial lesson today 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive For classes in High Wycombe, Princes Risborough & Beaconsfield swim classes. Call Maria on 07885 944904 or mariawebster@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

Walters Ash

Stepping Stones

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

Friday

FUN MUSIC CLASS! Multi Sensory, Pre-school Music and Movement Experience.

Coffee and Play

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

Cuddles Club

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

Chalfont St Giles

Amersham

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

10:00-11:30T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (drop in). 0 - 18 months.

Small Saints

Magpie Club Toddler Group

Little Crickets Toddler Group

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

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

10:00-12:00T at All Saints Church, Castle Street HP13 6RF. 07791 389598; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Fun & worship group for under 5s.

Bounce & Rhyme

Chalfont St Peter

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

10:15-11:45T at Chiltern Avenue HP6 5AH. 01296 382415; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Teddy Bears Toddler Group

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

Swimming Lessons

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

Chesham

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

Newtown Children’s Centre

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

Fun at One

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

Beaconsfield

10:00-11:30T at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).Call centre to check group running.

Denham Children’s Centre

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

CAB: 14:00-15:00H; FREE (drop in). 1st Mon of month. Call centre for dates. Young Explorers: 14:00-15:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way UB9 5JL. 01895 835967.

Breastfeeding Clinic

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

Gerrards Cross

NCT Beaconsfield Toddler Time

10:00-10:30TH at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Fri of month. Max 15 children.

Burnham

Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:00TH at Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, at Gerrards Cross Library. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to ensure group running.

Hazlemere

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

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Play and Learn

Denham

Bulrushes Toddler Group

Family Focus Postnatal Depression Support Group

Baby and You: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Meet new parents,Health Visitor. Child Health Clinic: 9:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please arrive before 10.50am, Health Visitor has to leave promptly! at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037.

Music & Singing

Tumbling Toddlers

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

Micklefield Library Bounce & Rhyme

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

Holmer Green

Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes

Noizee Music & Movement Classes: 14:0014:45T; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Sibling discount. Noizee Musical Theatre Classes: 16:0017:00T; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Class split: 4-6yrs & 7+yrs. at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717879903.

Little Chalfont

Little Chalfont Toddler Group

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

Marlow

Bounce & Rhyme Toddlers

10:30-11:00TH at Marlow Library, Institute Road SL7 1BL. For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

In the Water

Young Explorers

Physical Fun

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

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Bounce & Rhyme Babies

11:15-11:45TH at Marlow Library, Institute Road SL7 1BL. For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

Naphill

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Prestwood

Play and Learn

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

Princes Risborough

Early Years Short Break Service

13:30-16:30T at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Call centre for info & to book.

Beaconsfield

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-11:15T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:00-13:30TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs. 12:00-15:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Chesham

Saturday Stay & Play

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

Chorleywood

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-11:30TH at St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road WD3 6EW. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Stokenchurch

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

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

Stagecoach Theatre School

Rendezvous Mother and Toddler Group

Turville

Evolution Childcare Sensory Play

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

Saturday Amersham

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

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

Messy Church

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

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Henley-on-Thames

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

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-13:00TH at The Royal Grammar School, Amersham Road HP13 6QT. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School

Stagecoach Mini Stages Classes: 9:15-10:00T; For 2 - 4s, £6.75 per session (please book). Drama, singing and movement for little ones. Stagecoach Theatre School: 9:30-17:30T; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama! at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd HP11 1TB. Clare: 01494 533203.

Saturday Storytime

Marlow

Marlow Dads Group

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

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Sunday Beaconsfield

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

Seer Green

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-11:45TH at Seer Green Jubilee Hall, School Lane HP9 2QJ. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

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