Toddle About MK & Bucks Autumn/Christmas 2015 by Toddle About Magazine

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October Half-Term Activities Welcome to Hartwell Stables. We offer a range of exciting half-term activities and courses for children aged 3+, where they can interact with horses and ponies in a safe, secure environment.

WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER Beginner Jump Clinic: Level 1 / 10 – 11am. £30

Perfect for children who have not jumped before or have completed one of the learn to jump clinics but want to gain more confidence jumping.

Gymkhana and Grooming Session / 12pm- 1:30pm, £25 A one hour session, playing team games and races, perfect for younger riders, beginners or for those who have never ridden. A half-hour grooming and fancy dress session with our ponies follows the gymkhana.

Beginner Jump Clinic: Level 2 / 2-3pm, £30

Great for riders who want to build on what they have learnt in previous linics and would like to jump unaided.

THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER Little Riders Pony Day / 10am-3pm, £50

Perfect for those aged 3 - 7 years who have completed previous little rider days or those who have not been before. The day includes riding, pony care sessions, basic equine and rider first aid, quizzes and more.

Senior Stable Management Day / 10am-4pm, £50

This comprehensive day for 8 years+ is perfect for those who have completed stable management or pony days before and want to further their knowledge or who would like to become helpers or future staff.

FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER Tots Riding Sessions / 12-12:30pm, £20

Perfect for little tot’s age 2 – 4 years, they will be able to experience riding a pony in walk and have a little go at some trotting and steering.

Adults Riding and Tea Morning / 10am-12pm £35

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See our website for regular half-term updates or call us on

01296 747 780

www.hartwellstables.co.uk Half-term activities are payable on booking. We accept all major debit and credit cards with the exception of American Express.

Hello &

welcome

to the Autumn edition of Toddle About!

I love this time of year. Sure, I miss the long days and warm(er) weather of the summer, but the arrival of autumn gets me all excited, heralding, as it does, the approaching fun of dressing up for Halloween, ooohing and aaahing at fireworks and, of course, Christmas. I know it’s pretty fashionable to moan about how early Christmas starts these days, but I don’t mind. In fact, I love it. Yes, Christmas songs in the shops before December (well, mid-November) is a bit much, but I can’t deny that I enjoy hearing them. They make me smile. I didn’t always feel this way. In fact, it’s only been since I became a dad that my own inner child has been re-awakened. I think the children’s excitement must be infectious. I’m excited about how excited they are! So I’m not going to apologise for the amount of Christmassy content you’ll find in this edition of the magazine! Don’t worry, we’ve still included all your usual favourites, but we’re using Shop About to focus on gift ideas (p.18-19), and we’ve put together a list of places to meet Santa that you’ll definitely want to check out (p.14). If you want to get your Christmas shopping started for free, you can win a real Christmas tree on p.16, a Quinny Yezz buggy on p.9 and a professional photo package worth £195 in Toddle Models on p.23. As ever, we hope you enjoy this issue and find it useful - and we would like to be the first to wish you a Happy Christmas for 2015! Loving life with little ones,

Tim and Ruth

Owners/Editors Tel: 01908 596050 or Email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

Contents What’s New?

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Autumn Gadgets

Quinny Yezz Competition

Annabel Karmel’s Halloween Recipes 10 Review: Oaktree Designs

Where’s Santa?

Win a Real Christmas Tree 16 Shop About

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Toddle Models

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Controversy Corner

24-25

Special Offers

26-28

The DanceBox Show

Forest Schools

Back to Work

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Daily Activity Planner

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Directory

Cover Picture: Toddle Models winner, Reggie Rivett from Milton Keynes. Thank you to PixiFoto for the gorgeous cover photo. (www.pixifoto.co.uk). Enter this issue’s Toddle Models competition on p.23

Meet the team....

Tim & Ruth - Owner/Editors

Kate - Advertising Sales & Support

Eloise - Graphic Designer & Editor

Gemma - Office Support

14,000 copies of Toddle About are distributed every quarter all over Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Amersham, Marlow and surrounding areas Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in Toddle About is accurate and correct, we cannot guarantee that this is so and neither Toddle About nor Tim or Ruth Freed can accept any liability for loss, damage or problems arising from any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in content, nor from actions taken by readers based on information or opinions presented in advertisements or throughout the magazine. Images and information supplied by 3rd parties have been accepted in good faith and all liability for any legal transgression including breach of copyright remains with the supplying parties.

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Wh at ‘s N ew ?

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

All Areas Christmas Fun at Mead Open Farm

The Elves and Santa will be returning once again to Mead Open Farm’s Christmas Kingdom from 28 November 2015. With loads of festive fun on offer, it’s the perfect start to all the Christmas excitement! Your tour of the Christmas Kingdom starts with an enchanting 3D film, then a walk through the Elves’ Christmas Village and a visit to Santa in his festive Grotto before choosing a special gift in Santa’s Toy Shop! You’ll also meet REAL Reindeer and make magical Reindeer Food to take home. www.meadopenfarm.co.uk/christmas-kingdom. P.15

The Easy Way to Find a Babysitter

Little Loves is a Milton Keynes based Nanny Agency run by a childcare professional. They provide nannies, babysitters, mother’s help and nursery staff with up-to-date DBS Checks, first aid and childcare qualifications and no less than two years of childcare experience. All are fully checked and interviewed. They also provide an Au Pair service, working closely with agencies abroad. For more information visit www.little-loves.co.uk or call 01908 477831. Quote ‘Toddle About’ to get 10% off agency fees. P.13

Milton Keynes Area

Fun Times at Claydon Christmas Tree Farm

Claydon Christmas Tree Farm is a magical Christmas experience for the whole family. Meet the family’s team of reindeer amongst the fresh cut British Christmas trees, hunt for hidden chocolate and discover an exciting array of festive delights in the log cabin shop. Children love listening for the turkeys while they have fun in the pedal tractor area. Santa’s Grotto is on 5th, 6th & 13th Dec 2015, 12pm – 3pm plus free fun activities for the whole family each weekend. www.claydonchristmastreefarm.co.uk. P.16

Sing & Sign Come to Olney

will From January, Sing and Sign running their award-winning ey classes on Tuesdays at The Oln for babies from are ses clas se The ey. Centre, Oln whole family can get the and 6 months to 14 months+ tion, contact Molly on involved too. For more informa mk@gmail.com. P.37 sign and sing at 07792 807596 or

South Bucks Area Sing and Sign Christmas Parties

Join a Sing and Sign Christmas Party in South Bucks and help your baby learn about this magical time of year. Parties are age specific, 1-hour long, for babies from birth to 24 months. Sing favourite Christmas songs and learn some Christmas signs - no experience of baby signing is necessary. Including refreshments and a little gift for each baby, entry is just £4.50. 7th Dec: Naphill, 8th Dec: Princes Risborough, 9th Dec: High Wycombe, 10th Dec: Downley, 11th Dec: Hazlemere. Maria: 07885 944904. mariawebster@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk. P.47

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New HypnoBirthing Classes in Downley

Now in its 25th year, HypnoBirthing, The Mongan Method, is the original HypnoBirthing method that has helped women all over the world have safe and comfortable births. Born Smiling are now offering HypnoBirthing classes at Downley Community Centre. These classes are taught by Helen, an accredited HypnoBirthing Practitioner and a HypnoBirthing mum herself. Visit www.bornsmiling.co.uk to find out about the next free taster session or give Helen a call on 07534 797311. P.22

Aylesbury Vale Sing and Sign Coming to Leighton Buzzard and Tring

For children from 6 weeks old to speaking, Sing and Sign baby signing classes are recommended by speech and language therapists and have taught tens of thousands of parents to sign with their babies. Loved by parents, classes are loads of fun and a great place to make new friends too. Classes are launching soon in Leighton Buzzard and Tring and are also running in Aylesbury, Buckingham and Stoke Mandeville. For more details, contact Helen on 07906 055591 or helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk. P.41

New Play Centre Opens in Buckingham

PK Kids Zone is newest and coolest indoor play and party centre that families of all ages will love. The family run facility is bursting at the seams with play equipment and slides, built to stimulate and challenge children of all ages! Based at Riverside Works, Bridge Street, Buckingham, MK18 1EL, the new play centre has a lovely baby area, a cafe serving quality food and is open 7 days a week. Entry: under 1s: £1.50 (free with siblings); 1-4yrs: £5; 5yrs+: £6. Adults free. www.pkkidszone.co.uk. P.13

New Baby Sensory Classes at New Play Centre

Baby Sensory have teamed up with the newly opened PK Kids Zone to run their award-winning baby development classes for the mums of Buckingham! It’s a chance to experience an exciting sensory class with your little ones and then relax and make use of the great facilities afterwards in the cafe, sensory room and on the play equipment. Join them on Tuesday mornings at 10am or 11am. Contact Katherine at northbucks@ babysensory.co.uk to book a Taster Session. P.39

Create The Perfect Christmas Present

From frames and canvases to mugs and shopping bags, photos make a wonderful gift and Juniper Green Photography have just made it easier with new Mini Sessions. A Mini Session includes a 60 minute photo session and five digital images, plus ALL the guidance you need to create the perfect gift from your pictures. Contact photographer Kate Duckmanton on 01296 730143 and she’ll help you produce some truly original gifts for your loved ones this Christmas. Quote ‘TODDLE’ for a 20% discount! www.junipergreenphotography.co.uk. P.23

More Milton Keynes Area New Baby Beginner Classes with SwimKidz

If you want to get your new arrival off to a splashing start in life, then check out SwimKidz MK who have launched new baby beginner classes at their Wolverton pool. These sessions are on Thursday mornings at 8:30am - nice and early so working parents could even join in before heading to work. 5 week course is just £50 – and you get a FREE happy nappy when you quote ‘Toddle About’. Contact goggles@swimkidz.co.uk or 07544 555028 to book. www.swimkidz.co.uk. P.40

Successful Franchise For Sale

Ever fancied running your own business, but were a bit nervous about setting it up and doing it ‘right’? Well, this could be the answer - the Musical Minis franchise for Bucks and South Northants is up for sale. It’s a fully established business in a great area, running profitably with 5 members of staff. This is a phenomenal opportunity to be your own boss and earn a good salary with a business that works around your family and offers great work/life balance. For more info, contact Amanda on amanda@musicalminis.co.uk or 01908 259914.

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Get Fit, Lose Weight and Have Fun

More Milton Keynes Area Old Stratford Pre-school Events

Fireworks Display Saturday 7th November at Old Stratford Community Centre, Deanshanger Road, MK19 6NL. 5.30 – 7.30pm. Adults around £2; Under 16 free. Food and drink available to purchase. Plenty of fun for all the family. Christmas BINGO – Calling all BINGO heads! Friday 4th December at Old Stratford Community Hall. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Soft and alcoholic drinks and snacks on sale. £5 per book. Christmas raffle. All welcome! Come and enjoy the fun. P.38

Buggy Bootcamp is an outdoor cardio and resistance based workout with your pram (and baby!) where you can lose weight, have fun and socialise with other mums. All levels of fitness are catered for, from 6 weeks after childbirth (10-12 weeks for c-section), and there are regular buggy stops for feeding and changing your baby. Why pay for childcare to work out when you can take baby with you? To book a free trial class, visit www.mktrainer.co.uk or email info@mktrainer.co.uk or call 07590 893172. P.22

Relaxed Panto Time at MK Theatre

Pantomime is fun for all the family - oh yes it is! But some people feel more comfortable if things aren’t so formal. So on January 6th, 2016, Milton Keynes Theatre is hosting a ‘Relaxed’ performance of their fabulous pantomime, Aladdin. The show is just as funny and entertaining but the lights don’t go down, there are no loud noises and everyone is very welcome, including those with autism, people who make involuntary noises, and anyone with learning disabilities. More details at atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes. P.16

Crafts for Christmas

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Saturday & Sunday November 28th & 29th

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Stagecoach classes! Weekly classes for 4-18yrs So what’s it all about? Being a Stagecoach student is about joining a highly energised, educational and creative part-time theatre school while making new friends, but most of all – having fun! Along the way your child will learn skills in singing, dance and drama, which help develop the confidence they need in later life.

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What classes are on offer? Early Stages 4-6yrs – These 90 minute classes are split equally into singing, dance and drama. The classes are small, which allow us to develop talent in youngsters, while supporting those who might need an extra boost of confidence!

At Stagecoach we constantly nourish creativity, inform artistic choices and help young people to grow. This is something all the teaching staff are very passionate about. Due to popular demand we are introducing classes on Wednesday afternoons at High Wycombe, Henley, Marlow and Thame.

Call your local principal to find out more! Don’t miss out on your FREE Stagecoach t-shirt when you sign up to one of our classes! See the voucher in Toddle About’s centre pages.

Paige loves Stagecoach and is often seen dancing and singing round the house. It has helped her confidence and co-ordination. The teachers are all friendly and welcoming. All my dealings with the company have been positive and I would recommend them to others. – Natalie Ross Age 4-18 Fun, creative, educational classes in acting, singing and dance Amersham: 01494 565402 amersham@stagecoach.co.uk Aylesbury: 01296 747758 aylesbury@stagecoach.co.uk

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Beaconsfield: 07795 157014 beaconsfield@stagecoach.co.uk

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Insulated Food Jar - £18.00

Designed for keeping food warm or cold when out and about. The Skip Hop Zoo Insulated Food Jar will keep food warm for up to 7 hours. www.maguari.com

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A fun, simple way to make your baby's buggy visible and safe after dusk or on a wintry afternoon. Three flash modes when out & about. www.hippychick.com

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The world's smallest and simplest non-contact thermometer. It can measure the temperature of a room, your baby’s bottle, bathwater or their food. www.WishboneBaby.co.uk

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Enter your name into our free prize draw to win a fantastic Quinny Yezz online at bit.ly/tacompetitions Competition ends Sun 6th December 2015. The Quinny Yezz is designed using the latest technology and lightest materials. This award winning, lightweight buggy is strong, durable and easy to use making it ideal for holidays, urban living and travel. It can be folded with one hand and thrown over the shoulder to be carried by its comfortable carrying strap. Key Yezz Facts & Features: Lightweight (only 5kg), comfortable hammock seat, ergonomic pushbar, innovative skate wheels so you can push with just one finger, water and dirt repellent fabrics, unique 3D folding system, compact size. To find out where your closest Quinny store is visit www.quinny.com

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GHOULISH

Halloween Spider Cupcakes

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Ingredients • 125g butter at room temp • 125g golden caster sugar • 110g self-raising flour • 2½ tbsp. cocoa powder • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 1 tsp grated orange zest • 3 to 4 tablespoons of chocolate buttercream icing

• Chocolate flavoured strands • 50g plain chocolate chips or plain chocolate chopped into small pieces • 4 boxes Mikado Dark chocolate Sticks (Pokey Sticks) • 50g plain chocolate • Liquorice Allsorts

Method / Makes 10 CUPCAKES 1. Preheat the oven to 180C / 350 F. Beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy and smooth. Sift together the flour and cocoa powder in a separate bowl. Add the eggs to the creamed butter mixture a little at a time, adding a tablespoon of the flour mixture with the second egg. Mix in the orange zest and the remaining flour and cocoa until blended. Finally stir in the chocolate pieces. 2. Line a large muffin tray with 10 paper cases and fill each one until two thirds full. Bake the muffins for 20 to 22 minutes. Allow to cool, then remove the muffins and place on a wire rack. 3. When cool, spread a little chocolate buttercream over each cupcake and then sprinkle with chocolate flavoured strands. 4. To make the legs, take the chocolate sticks and cut off the piece not covered with chocolate. Cut a quarter of the sticks in half. Stick four short lengths on each side of the spider’s body, then melt the chocolate, dip one end of each of the longer sticks into the chocolate and attach these to the shorter lengths.

Deadman’s Finger Sandwiches Ingredients • Thin sliced white bread, crusts removed • Cream cheese or peanut butter

• Soft margarine • Almonds

5. Arrange them on baking sheets lined with greaseproof and allow the chocolate to set– the melted chocolate will harden as it cools keeping the legs stuck together. Push one end of the legs into the body of the spider and then repeat until you get four legs either side. Finish off with Liquorice Allsorts as eyes.

• Strawberry jam or tomato ketchup

Method 1. Gently flatten the slices of bread with a rolling pin to make them more pliable then spread with a little margarine and either some cream cheese or peanut butter. 2. Roll up the sandwiches and make three indentations with a blunt knife to form the finger joints. 3. Trim the ends of the fingers into a ‘V’ shape and stick an almond on to each tip with a little cream cheese or peanut butter to form the nails. 4. Now for the gruesome bit - squirt some tomato ketchup over the end of the finger for the blood!

Keep little ones busy this Halloween with Annabel’s Family Cooking App. As well as lots of simple, tasty recipes, it includes a special Kids Rule the Kitchen cooking course designed to feed young imaginations whilst teaching essential cooking skills. Available via the App Store or www.annabelkarmel.com.

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Salt Therapy

– An alternative to steroids? As a parent you generally know when things aren’t quite right with your child. You visit the doctor frequently, but whatever they prescribe doesn’t really seem to help. Antibiotics or steroid creams are suggested for itchy skin; inhalers for possible asthma … like many parents, you worry about giving these things to your baby or toddler. This is how it was for some of the parents who discovered Salt Therapy while researching for an alternative treatment for their children. Salt in its natural form is essential for our health and for our bodies to function properly. Natural salt was widely used as a therapy by the Ancient Greeks they discovered that salt mines and salt caves had a therapeutic influence on the human body and skin.

At the Salt Cave in Milton Keynes, the natural healing microclimate of a salt mine has been replicated, but with a dedicated treatment room for children to play in while they breathe in the healing salty air. Harry and Finley are two toddlers that enjoy regular visits to The Salt Cave and both their families have seen a vast improvement in their breathing. Both boys have lost the persistent cough, wheezing and rattling chest they had when they first started using salt therapy. Anna, whose first visit saw her come in with bleeding wounds from the eczema around her ears, now has completely healed ears, and the eczema has almost cleared from her entire body. The owners of the Salt Cave are so confident that salt therapy can help people of all ages including babies from 6 months old and pregnant women that they are offering everyone A FrEE 60 MINUTE TrIAL SESSION. Contact the Salt Cave now on 01908 888480 to book your free session. The Salt Cave, Unit A, Old Stratford Local Centre, Falcon Drive, Old Stratford, MK19 6FG

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Green Dragon Eco Farm - hands-on fun for the Under 5s! • Meet the animals • Bounce on the pillow • Dig in the sand

• Climb the sleeping dragon • Play on the ride-ons • Toddle the nature trail

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Farm open 10am to 6pm. Café open 9.30am to 5.30pm.

twitter.com/greendragoneco Adults £5.50, Child £4.50. Annual passes available.

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You taught them how to talk, now teach them how to read. “ truly inspirational frieze that “A ccombines phonic awareness with b beautiful artwork. It provides a cchild with the opportunity to learn ttheir phonics in a fun and exciting w way. The wall frieze is not only an educational tool but will enhance any child’s bedroom.” KS 1 teacher and parent

All children love animals, whether they’re big and hairy or cute and cuddly. Our Wildlife Phonics Frieze has the most beautiful, original illustrations of every kind of animal which will delight and fascinate.

The easy to understand phonics will help your child to learn how to sound and blend their names. The set of three friezes, progressing from simple to complex phonics, creates a unique phonics resource for parents and teachers of young children.

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“My three-year old son looks at his frieze every night before bed. He loves it. He has discovered a few new animals and loves sounding out the names of the animals he knows. He now understands that words are made up of individual sounds and enjoys orally sounding out lots of other words. A great pre-reading skill!” Parent

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By Ruth Freed, Editor

Wildlife Phonics Frieze from Oaktree Designs

hen I worked as a teacher, I was an Early Years specialist with a personal interest in phonics – so this review is right up my street. And I’m pleased to say I can whole-heartedly recommend these phonics friezes as an excellent starting point and ongoing support for your child’s reading journey. Within the pack, you receive three friezes to display on the wall. Each covers the whole alphabet and they grow with your child, becoming increasingly complex as your child’s reading ability develops. Each letter is represented by an animal illustration, with the name of the animal written out twice – first as it is normally seen, and secondly broken down into the individual sounds (phonemes) that make up the word. The second word allows the parent to ‘sound out the word’ with their child, so they learn to recognise the constituent parts of the words. It must be said that the illustrations are stunning. Commissioned specifically for these friezes and utterly unique, the pictures are very realistic, bright and beautifully drawn. The animals chosen vary from the

common (ant, cat) to the lesser known (inchworm, nautilus), so children not only learn to read, but are also educated about some of the different species that share our world with us. For very young children, the friezes would make a lovely wall display, introducing them to the names of the animals even when they’re learning to talk. Overall, the friezes are well designed to cover a wide age range and to support children through the different phases of their development. In short, this is a beautiful, high quality resource that would make a lovely addition to any child’s room, whilst being educational at the same time. The Wildlife Phonics Frieze retails for £20.75 plus p&p at www.oaktreedesigns.co.uk. Also available from Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, from 12th October. Purchases made at Kenilworth Books will receive a free, optional half day adult workshop on synthetic phonics.

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• Unique soft play area • Free customer parking • Open 7 days a week • Regular toddler activities • Large cafe serving quality food Our family run facility is bursting at the seams with play equipment and Slide, built to stimulate and challenge kids of all ages! Riverside Works, Bridge Street, Buckingham, MK18 1EL

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Breakfast or Supper with Santa

Fri 4th, Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Fri 11th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Fri 18th, Sat 19th & Sun 20th Dec. With carols in the Parlour, the Victorian Christmas is the highlight of any festive season. Visit Father Christmas and his elves in the grotto - the big man arrives 1:45pm on 5th Dec.

Sat 28th November Thurs 24th December. Join Santa for breakfast or supper this festive season. This popular event includes food for each child along with party games, activities and a small gift from Santa. Suppers from 16th - 23rd December only.

Milton Keynes Museum, McConnell Drive, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5EL 01908 316222

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Christmas Family Fun Sat 21st & 22nd November. Daily Sat 28 November Thurs 24th December 2015 Meet Santa. Plus there’s stacks of festive fun for the whole family! And don’t forget there will be plenty of Madness and Mayhem with our Festive Entertainers! Odds Farm Park, Wooburn Common Road, Wooburn Common, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP10 0LX. 01628 520188 www.oddsfarm.co.uk

Dobbies Milton Keynes Belvedere Lane, Watling Street Milton Keynes, MK17 9JH. 01908 364890 www.dobbies.com

Breakfast or Tea with Father Christmas Saturday 14th November – Thursday 24th December Come and enjoy our special Christmas event, a treat for kids of all ages (and grown ups too!).Meet Father Christmas and choose your very own present. Enjoy a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast or tea. Decorate your own Christmas cookie. At various Wyevale Garden Centres: Find your nearest centre: www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk

Some events must be pre-booked and event details are correct at time of printing but may change, please check before attending.

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Christmas Kingdom Sat 28th November Thu 24th December. Watch the enchanting 3D film. Walk through the Elves’ Christmas Village. Visit Santa in his festive Grotto. Meet REAL Reindeer. Make magical Reindeer Food to take home. And choose a gift from Santa’s fully stocked Toy Shop! Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, Near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9JH. 01525 852 954 www.meadopenfarm.co.uk

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Give Kids a Christmas!

As cold weather sets in, incomes shrink and prices rise, Trussell Trust foodbanks will need to give emergency food to tens of thousands of families in crisis this Christmas. Please help foodbanks give Christmas foodboxes to families this Christmas. You can find out the items your local foodbank most needs by checking their website – visit:

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The perfect start to Christmas excitement!

• Watch the enchanting 3D ﬁlm

• Visit the Elves’ Christmas Village • See Santa in his festive Grotto • Meet REAL Reindeer • Choose a gift from Santa’s Toy Shop!

Near Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JH

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Take a 1½ hour cruise through the famous Blisworth Tunnel to Blisworth where Santa will join the boat for the return journey, meet each child and give them a present. Ticket costs: £10, £13 or £15 per person according to cruise date. Children under 12 months free Includes: Mince Pies, Soft Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Christmas Crackers. Party Games and music will be played during the cruise.

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Summer Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Hendra Holidays and Muddy Puddles We asked you to send in a pic of your little one having fun on holiday or outdoors, and we received so many fabulous entries - thank you! But there had to be a winner and congratulations goes to 3 year-old Jessica Whelan, who will be enjoying a free family holiday at Hendra Holiday Park in Cornwall! Runners up Evelyn Raines and Chloë Bucktrout both win a pair of fabulous Muddy Puddles wellies. Hendra Holidays: www.hendra-holidays.com Muddy Puddles: www.muddypuddles.com

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By Lynnea Shrief, Placenta Specialist

Why and how thousands of women are consuming their own placentas in the days and weeks after birth. What happens after a baby is born, right after a mother pushes out her baby and cradles him in her arms? In the movies, she kisses her partner and gazes into her baby’s blue eyes. Her little bundle of joy is washed, wrapped carefully in a soft blanket and handed to her to cuddle and kiss. Then, just moments later and quite magically, the new mother is transformed into a fertile sex goddess, hair and make-up done to perfection as she introduces her new addition to her family and friends. I’m that woman who, during those movie scenes, begins shouting at the television. “What about the placenta?!” What about the most important, sustainable organ on the planet? The organ that supplies all mammals with essential nutrients and gases while in the womb. Why is this powerful, precious and nourishing organ so often and so simply forgotten? Even in many birth education classes the third stage of birth, where the placenta detaches from the uterine wall and through several further contractions must also be birthed by the new mother, is covered in vague detail in less than 5 minutes.

I’m biased and I’m the first to admit that. I’m a placenta specialist (I’ll explain in a moment) and I’ve handled (through vinyl gloves), blended, dehydrated, powdered, encapsulated, printed and prepared hundreds of placentas for new mothers around the world. I find the placenta a fascinating, magical and beautiful organ in all its forms. Yes, I’m different and I won’t take offense if you call me weird. As a placenta specialist my job is to nurture, cradle and respect this forgotten organ and transform it into remedies that over the years I’ve seen benefit so many new mothers after birth.

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Firstly, before you can appreciate why I do what I do, it’s important that I explain what the placenta is and why it’s so powerful. The placenta feeds every growing mammal foetus throughout pregnancy with a unique and still mysterious form of nutrient transfer through small cavities of space between the uterine wall and the maternal side of the placenta. The nutrients, hormones and gases, like oxygen, are absorbed from the mother’s blood by the placenta and are passed to the foetus through the umbilical cord. In return, carbon dioxide, cellular waste and other waste materials are passed back to the mother for filtration through her own filter organs. The placenta does not hold, store or keep waste materials, it transports them. The placenta is also an endocrine organ and on its own produces many pregnancy and breastfeeding hormones that sustain the pregnancy and prepare the mother for feeding her baby after birth. Full of blood, amino acids (proteins) and minerals, the placenta is a packed full of nourishing goodness that would cost you plenty, should you buy the man-made form separately at your local health food store. But more importantly, these nutrients and hormones are produced by, made for and uniquely designed to suit each individual mother. While it’s not proven, yet, I can hypothesise that the nutrients inside the placenta are far more bioavailable when consumed by the mother compared to store-bought vitamins and minerals, because she is the person who made them. Consumed? Yes, consumed. As in eaten, swallowed or ingested. That is exactly what I’m talking about. As a placenta specialist, I help mothers consume their placenta after birth. I prepare fresh placentas in a clean and hygienic environment into several remedies that are eaten (by that mother only) after birth in order to support them emotionally and physically in the coming weeks.

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Why would any mother want to do this you ask? Well, post-natal depression reportedly affects 1 in 10 women in the UK. England’s breastfeeding rates, while initially high at 84%, drop considerably by 3 months to just 17% and many say the cause is low milk supply. Low iron levels are common after birth and it’s fairly common for new mothers to bleed for 5 weeks or longer after birth, which is a clear sign their body is slow to heal which is one of the direct causes of low iron levels. What if the key to reducing all these ailments has been there all along? I believe the body gives it to us as a gift right after we birth our babies. Over the last 10 years, growing numbers of women, thousands even, around the world are discovering the benefits of their own placenta. It’s been the best kept secret for centuries. Through my work as a placenta specialist, I’ve met many grandmothers in London who, in the 60’s or 70’s, cooked their placenta into a paté and enjoyed it on a piece of toast in the days after birth. I’ve met other mothers that, 15 years ago, fried their placenta in a pan with onions and enjoyed a placenta and onion bap for dinner. Placenta Bolognese was also a favourite. I consumed my placenta after birth 6 years ago, but in a different way. I drank parts of my placenta in smoothies, blended with fresh organic strawberries and banana. I swallowed small pieces of raw placenta daily for 2 weeks and then I cooked, dehydrated and encapsulated the rest, taking 2-3 capsules a day for another 4 weeks. At around 6-8 weeks post-partum I felt balanced enough and began to forget to take my capsules, which was my body’s way of telling me I didn’t need them anymore. I took a few here and there in the following months. This was my second birth and the difference from the first was astronomical. As with so many others who share their experiences, this time my milk supply was quick and abundant, my energy levels were stable, my moods were predictable and my iron levels were higher than during pregnancy. I bled very little, felt ‘on top of my game’ despite very little sleep and I even started a new successful business before my son was 6 months old. And my skin and hair…oh, I felt like a supermodel! Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez don’t smother their faces in expensive deer placenta face cream for no reason.

My first post-birth experience wasn’t horrific or disastrous. It was difficult however and certainly more difficult and exhausting than I had anticipated. I did bleed for 4 weeks, I did struggle with my milk supply and despite exclusively breastfeeding for 9 months, my breasts were never very full. My hair fell out in clumps around 4 months post-partum, my nails were brittle and my skin was dry. I expected more and wanted more from my post-natal experience. By sharing my story with midwives and doulas around the country I discovered that many more women were searching for that ‘something more’ ... and the placenta seemed to be the key. I continued my research and by 2010 I was, and still am, running the Independent Placenta Remedies Network and website that helps women find locally trained and certified placenta specialists to help them prepare their placenta safely for consumption after birth. For an organ that has been ignored, pushed aside, labeled ‘hazardous waste’ and almost entirely forgotten for so many years, I feel the new rise in the use of placenta remedies are not only re-establishing the third stage of birth as a recognised part of the birth process, but also restoring women’s faith in themselves and their own capabilities after birth. Will we see a placenta attached to a newborn baby in the next blockbuster movie? Probably not! But the post-natal phase can be an empowering experience and I hope placenta remedies will continue to provide many more new mothers with the emotional and physical support they need to fulfill their own expectations of themselves after birth.

Lynnea Shrief is devoted wife and mother of 2 who recently moved from Hertfordshire to Alicante, Spain to follow her husband’s dream to expand his business abroad. She runs the IPEN Placenta Network based in the UK and facilitates placenta remedy specialist training around the world. Lynnea is also a birth doula and pregnancy and labour massage therapist and lecturer. www.placentanetwork.com

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In a fabulous three part series, featuring in the next three issues of Toddle About, Dancebox Studios are going to be taking you on an exciting, creative and sparkly journey to the stage! Our gorgeous little dancer Jasmine is going to give you a sneek peek behind the scenes to show you what happens as Dancebox Studios gears up for it’s first dazzling, glittery extravaganza of a show! First off we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine, who is 4 (but she is very keen for you to know that she is nearly 5!) and she takes ballet, tap and jazz classes at Dancebox Studios every week. She recently dazzled the examiner in her Pre-Primary ballet exam (in fact all our kids did, with a 100% pass rate and 97% scoring a Merit or Distinction) and she is super-excited to be appearing in her first show. Jasmine started her journey to the stage when her class teacher, Miss Hannah, sat down with her group to talk through their show numbers. In their first session they talked about the themes for the numbers, listened to the music, looked at the beautiful costumes, talked about the stories, invented characters and even tried out the first few fun steps! Jasmine says that she’s really looking forward to the show and, most importantly, showing off her very first sparkly tutu to all her family & friends! Over the autumn term Jasmine and her classmates will be rehearsing hard to perfect their steps. They’ll also keep working on their syllabus steps to make sure that they continue to develop the amazing skills that they’ve been working so hard on in the run up to their last exams. As with all of the training at Dancebox, everything (right from our teeny tiny dancers to our dazzling seniors) is structured to give them the tools to shine… whether that is in life, or in a career on the stage. We work hard at technique right from the word go and the skills that they develop in dance classes

help with interaction, co-ordination, self-confidence, fitness, discipline, creativity… the list is pretty endless! Jasmine’s mum Nicky says, ‘It’s just magical. Her classes at Dancebox have her spellbound every week and she’s always spinning around the living room as she waits for the next time. Her confidence has grown and she can’t wait to get her hands on that costume and leap onstage with all of her new friends’. So, if your little one loves sparkly costumes, is always bopping around, loves to dream up stories and characters… and is ready to step onstage and take their place in the spotlight… then call us now to organize your no-obligation trial class!

Decadance, the show, is at the beginning of April and your child can be up there on stage too if they join now! And what child wouldn’t want to be up there?! For more details call us on 01908 699503 today as spaces in our classes are limited!

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Playing out until sundown in the fields and woods surrounding home is unlikely to be something that small children get to enjoy too much in today’s fast paced, safety conscious society. Weekend clubs and events can take up such a large part of a small child’s diary that interacting with nature can sometimes fall to second place. The introduction of a Forest School, a facility that sits on site at school, can help to bridge the gap by bringing outdoor learning, resilience and self-esteem development into the school day. A Forest School provides a safe, yet challenging and thought provoking environment. Learning opportunities are play-based, complementing a child’s traditional classroom teaching. Using facilities such as firepits, dens, rope swings and bug hotels, Forest Schools provide children with a real opportunity to learn alongside nature whilst building self-confidence.

The Forest School environment helps children develop in many ways, including: Healthier bodies

Forest Schools first sprang up in Sweden in the 1950’s, and made their way across Europe to Britain in the mid-1990s where they are finally becoming more understood and accepted. Through a Free-Flow Play approach, children are encouraged to take the lead with their learning and staff follow the children’s interests, enabling them to get the most of the outdoor environment. This harnesses the children’s natural thirst for knowledge, and allows them to take on tasks that are appropriate to their skill-level and interest, causing their self-esteem and confidence to grow as they accomplish each task.

• Increased physical fitness through activities. • The development of motor skills.

There is good evidence that forest schools work. Studies carried out in both Sweden and Germany found that children who attended forest schools were far happier than their urban-school counterparts. They showed that they had higher self-esteem and levels of confidence, and interacted with other children and adults in a much kinder, tolerant and co-operative manner. They also had fewer sick days, and showed improved levels of concentration and coordination.

Ultimately a Forest School promotes a child’s interaction with the outdoors and their understanding and respect of nature as a resource. Through fun activities such as den building, climbing trees and problem solving, a child gains self-belief and the absolute determination to see a task through to the very end. These skills further support the child’s classroom-based learning and successful peer interaction throughout their life at school.

Healthier Minds

• Opportunity to interact with peers in unrestricted space. • Children can investigate and problem-solve using nature. • Children have time to relax and contemplate when exploring interests.

Healthier Environments

• Children learn to appreciate and respect the environment. • Children learn about human impact on the environment.

Akeley Wood School in Wicken near Milton Keynes are making the most of their impressive grounds to give their children an outdoor education through a Forest School. If you would like to arrange a visit to learn about their nursery or junior school provision, contact Admissions on 01908 555 803 or registrar@akeleywoodschool.co.uk. Oct-Dec 2015 Toddle About Milton Keynes & Buckinghamshire

rk o W o t Back y b a B r e Aft Back to work tips and advice from top maternity transition coach Jennifer Liston-Smith, Head of Coaching at My Family Care. www.myfamilycare.co.uk Going back to work can be daunting after a long, or short, break for maternity leave. But navigating the minefield of questions that come with it can be downright confusing.

Childcare

Domestics

Childcare choices typically include relatives, friends, nurseries, nannies, and childminders. Every family will need different help so be sure to investigate what works best for you – in many cases it’s a combination.

You’ll have noticed that things changed at home when your baby arrived – I guarantee they will change again when you go back to work. Take time to discuss the domestic workload with your partner and look at how you share the tasks at home – you’ll need to revisit this conversation frequently so keep the channels of communication open.

Have a backup plan when it comes to childcare as you never know when something will come up. Whether you have a friend on standby or engage a service such as Emergency Childcare (www.emergencychildcare.co.uk), you’ll be prepared when a must-attend meeting comes up on the same day your child’s nursery is closed due to flooding.

Think about everything you can do in advance and do it! From preparing bags the night before to making meals in advance and freezing them – this means you can enjoy the time you have with each other rather than constantly rushing around.

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Legal Matters

Confidence

When it comes to all things legal, consult the HR department at work. They will be able to tell you all about the holiday you’ve accrued while on maternity leave, they will be the ones to consider a request for flexible working and they will have information on any schemes your company offers to help with childcare or the transition back into the workforce. If you have further questions you can consult a government body such as Citizens Advice (www.citizensadvice.org.uk).

Entitlement When it comes to understanding what help you can benefit from, the best place to go for the most up to date information is www.gov.uk. This is where you’ll find information on everything from Working Tax Credits and Family Allowance to free childcare provisions for children aged 3+.

Give yourself time to adjust; things won’t go back to the way they were - you’re a working parent now. Go into the office in advance and have a chat with your boss, meet any new faces and introduce your little one to the team – keeping this separate from work time is important. Build up your network of friends and colleagues and don’t be afraid to ask for help. My Family Care are an organisation that works with employers to develop and implement strategies that encourage a positive environment for employees where work and family both work.

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Your local ‘What’s On Guide’ for families with bump - 5s in Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Amersham, Marlow and surrounding areas

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.

Bletchley

Stay & Play with Book Loan

10:00-11:30T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bradville

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Conniburrow Messy Play

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

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

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Yoga inspired classes/parties Fun classes to encourage enhance development and inspire confidence in your child

Inbetweenies

9:30-11:00TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 1 - 2s, £0.50 (drop in). Cluster area only.

Kiln Farm

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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Milton Keynes

Buggy Bootcamp

10:00-11:00TH at Campbell Park, Silbury Blvd MK9 4AD. 07590 893172; For bump - 5s, £4 per session (please book). From 6 wks after natural birth or 10-12 weeks after a c-sec.

Baby Clinic

11:00-12:30TH at Singleton Drive, Grange Farm MK8 OPZ. 01908 503736; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Monday of the Month.

Cornerstone Toddlers

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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

9:00-12:00TH at MK Hospital Hydro Classes www.tattybumpkin.com/northbucks Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Zara: 11:00-12:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 01295 Ragdolly Annas Music and Rhyme class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book 10:15-11:00T at The Robins Children’s Centre, for children aged 6 weeks+. by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758; For 0 progressive swim classes. Swimkidz Swimming Lessons - 4s, FREE per family (donation). Cluster area 14:30-17:30T at Milton Keynes Hostpital Stantonbury only, voluntary donation appreciated. Hydrotherapy Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Stay, Play & Sing Kents Hill 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, 10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre MK Multiples £12 per class (book by 10-week term). at Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 10:00-12:00TH at Kents Hill Community 317863; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only. Fullers Slade Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 07765 Messy Play Stony Stratford 051 285; For bump - 5s, £3 per family (drop 10:00-11:30TH at The Rowans Children’s in). Membership £10 p/yr. Call before 1st visit. Little Cherubs Playgroup Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 9:30-11:30T at York House Centre, London Water Babies 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Cluster Road MK11 1JQ. For 0 - 5s, £2. All welcome, 14:00-16:00T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive Area Only. friendly local parent-run group. MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 Heelands per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action Baby & Tatty Bumpkin packed, progressive swim classes. The Little Turtle Swim Company 11:30-12:45TH at Whitespace Yoga and 9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes 0 - 1s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). for children aged 6 weeks+. Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

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In the Water

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Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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

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Tuesday

Bletchley

Baby Clinic

Buggyfit

9:30-11:15T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Please don’t arrive before 9:30am.

Woburn

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+.

Stowe

11:00-12:00T at Stowe Gardens National Trust MK18 5EQ. Jo: 07812 171751; For 0, 1, parents, (please book). Cost:£6 (Block booking discount available)Please book in.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Woburn Sands Music Bugs

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

Ducklings Swimming Classes

Bradville

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Rugby Tots: 9:30-10:45T; For 2 - 5s, FREE. 9.30 (c/minders) & 10.20. Cluster area only. Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0s, FREE. 1st & 3rd Tues of month. Cluster area only. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925. Drop in.

Wolverton

Conniburrow

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.

10:00-11:00T at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 1 - 5s, FREE (donation). Reach area only, voluntary donation appreciated.

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Monkey Business

13:30-14:45T at Foundation House, The Square MK12 5DG. 07805 212006; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). FREE healthy snack and juice for the kids.

Outdoor Fun

Cranfield

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Fullers Slade

The Rowans Children’s Centre

Baby clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 2s. 1st week of the month. Breastfeeding Group: 11:00-12:30TH. at The Rowans CC, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852. FREE (drop in).

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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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Water Babies

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

Kiln Farm

MK Springers

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

Middleton

Cygnets Toddler Group

13:30-15:15T at Milton Keynes Village Hall, Willen Road MK10 9AF. 07733 397 844; For 0 - 4s. £1 p/adult +50p p/child over 6 mths, max £2.

Milton Keynes Central

Start The Art Parent & Toddler Sessions

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

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

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BABY SIG NIN G Amazing results and great fun Signing enables baby to communicate pre-speech:

Reducing frustration (for baby and parent!) Enhancing early vocabulary and understanding Encouraging the development of speech Stimulating your baby’s intellectual and emotional development

Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today For classes in Milton Keynes call Molly Leib on 07792 807596 or email: singandsignmk@gmail.com

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Milton Keynes Central Library

Baby Songs & Rhymetimes for Under 2s: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Check before attending. Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes: 10:45-11:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check before attending. at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088.

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

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). 30min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Stony Stratford

Little Stars Ballet Class

Little Fishes

14:00-14:30T at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Tues: 2-2.30pm Sat: 9-9.30 & 11.15 to 11.45 Plse book.

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

Old Stratford

16:00-18:00T at LA Fitness, Willen Lake MK15 0DS. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Old Stratford Baby and Toddler Group

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

Olney

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

Woburn Sands Library Story Time

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Oxley Park Baby Clinic

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

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

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Woburn Sands

Wolverton

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

Baby Clinic

Wednesday

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

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

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.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Stay and Play with Book Loan Library

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Bradwell

Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group

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

Bradwell Common

Baby Clinic

13:00-14:30TH at CMK Health Centre, 68 Bradwell Common Blvd MK13 8DY. 01908 675575; For 0 - 1s & parents, (drop in).

Conniburrow Stay and Play

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

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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The Rowans Children’s Centre

Baby Bumpkin

Stay & Play with Stories, Songs & Rhymes: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Cluster Area Only. Young Parents Group: 13:0014:30TH; For bump - 3s. For parents under 21 yrs. Cluster area only. at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoort MK11 2BD. 01908 565852.

9:15-11:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum NN12 6AD. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 4s, £6.50 per class (please book). Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Westcroft

Young Parents Group

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

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.

Woburn Sands

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Great Linford Stay Play & Sing

10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Great Linford Primary School, St Leger Drive MK14 5BL. 01908 317863; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster area only.

Old Stratford Preschool

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

Water Babies

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

We currently have space for a few more children for morning and afternoon sessions. Don’t delay as sessions are being filled up quickly. To avoid disappointment please visit our website today for further details or phone Dawn Higgs on 01908 260 664.

Shenley

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

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.

Milton Keynes Central

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

9:00-10:00T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured lessons.

Breastfeeding Cafe Wolverton

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

Monkston

Buggy Bootcamp

10:00-11:00TH at Monkston Community Centre MK10 9FJ. 07590 893172; £4 per session (please book). From 6 wks after natural birth or 10-12 weeks after a c-sec.

Neath Hill

Baby Clinic

9:30-11:00T at Neath Hill Health Drop in at:, 1 Tower Crescent MK14 6JY. 01908 227925; For 0 - parentss, FREE (drop in). Alternative weeks -check centre for dates. Cluster area only.

New Bradwell

The Windmill Children’s Centre

Wyvern Parent and Toddler Group: 10:0011:30T; For 0 - 4s. Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Every other week. Cluster area only. Crawlers - Walkers: 13:30-14:45TH; For 0 - 1s at The Windmill CC, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473. FREE (drop in). Cluster area only.

Newton Longville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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.

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Shenley Brook End

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

Slapton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:30-11:30T at Slapton Village Hall, Church Road LU7 9BZ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Stantonbury

Bumps and Babies

13:30-14:45TH at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For bump - 0s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Stony Stratford Buggyfit

9:30-10:30T at Horn Lane Car Park MK11 1HZ. Jo: 07812 171751; For 0, 1, parents, (please book). Cost:£5 (Block booking discount available)Please book in.

Music Bugs

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

Baby & Tatty Bumpkin

12:00-13:15TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 1s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term). Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Thomas Tots

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

Ducklings Swimming Classes

www.oldstratfordpreschool.co.uk

Leadenhall

Thursday Bletchley

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

Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s

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

Multicultural Stay & Play Ladies Only

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

Bradville

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation). Cluster area only.

Broughton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Fairytale Baby Ballet

10:30-11:15T at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Medbourne Community Sports Pavilion MK5 6LS. 07713 120827; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 (drop in). Introduction to ballet for little ones.

Conniburrow

Breastfeeding Support Group

11:15-12:30T at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01909 675575; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

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

Classes

Midwife clinic

9:00-13:00TH at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

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

Most babies learn best when they see, hear, feel, touch, taste and smell.

Furzton

Sunshine Children’s Centre

Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0s. 2nd & 4th Thursday. Breastfeeding Support Group: 9:3010:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Sunshine CC, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566.

Friday Bletchley

Baby Clinic

Greenleys

9:30-11:15T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0s, FREE (drop in). up to 1 yrs.

Action Kids

10:00-10:45T at Rowans CC at Greenleys First School, Ardwell MK12 6AT. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, (donation). Cluster Area Only. Doesn’t run in holidays.

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.

Hanslope

Bumps & Babies

10:00-10:45TH at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01234 241837; For bump - 0s, (donation). Check running in the holidays.

Heelands

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+.

The Robins Children’s Centre

Sneak a peak, it’s all amazing!

Call Katherine on: 07876 643276 Email: northbucks@babysensory.co.uk Check North Bucks Baby Sensory Classes at: Woburn Sands, Thornborough & Wingrave

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Westcroft

Kents Hill

Westcroft Baby Song & Rhyme Time

Music Bugs

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

Leadenhall

Woburn Mother & Toddler Playgroup

9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). All welcome, no need to book.

Woburn Sands

New Bradwell

Mark Making

Newport Pagnell

Olney

Church Mice

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

Stony Stratford

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

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.

Bumps and Babes

10:00-11:30T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, 14/10/2014 23:40 Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). non walkers.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Tatty Bumpkin

12:15-14:00TH at Newton Leys Community Centre, Saint Helena Avenue MK3 5FJ. 07745 301624; For 0 - 5s, £5 per child (please book). 12.15 (Baby Bumpkin) & 1.15 (Tatty Bumpkin).

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

Wolverton

14:00-15:15TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Meet other parents. Cluster area only.

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:45TH at Portfield Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Avenue MK16 8SB. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Tatty Bumpkin

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

10:00-11:30TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Music Bugs

14:00-14:30TH at Westcroft Library, 10 Barnsdale Drive MK4 4DD. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Under 2’s Thursday and Under 5’s Friday.

Woburn

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-9:30T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

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.

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Bumps and Babes: 10:00-11:30T; (donation). Cluster area only. Swimkidz Swimming Lessons Baby Group: 14:00-15:15TH; For 0s, (drop in). 16:00-18:00T at LA Fitness, Willen Lake MK15 Baby clinic on 1st thurs of mth. 0DS. 107544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 5s, BS_A6_Advert_Image-2_Phone.indd at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane £12 per class (book by 10-week term). MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758.

Stony Stratford Story Time

Noah’s Ark Baby & Toddler Group

Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.

8:30-11:30T 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.

Buggy Bootcamp

10:00-11:00TH at Wolverton Mill Parks Trust Car Park, Wolverton MK12 GB. 07590 893172; For bump - 5s, £4 per session (please book). From 6 wks after natural birth or 10-12 weeks after a c-sec.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Bradville

Bumps and Babies

Conniburrow

Bumps and Babes

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

Downs Barn

Downs Barn Family Tots

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

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

Fullers Slade

Bumps & Babes

10:00-11:30TH at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For bump - 0s, FREE (donation). upto 1 yrs.Cluster Area Only.

Great Linford

Song and Story Time

10:00-10:45T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Willen Primary School MK14 5BL. 01908 317863; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Tattenhoe Baby & Tots

10:00-11:15T at Tattenhoe Pavillion, Holborn Crescent MK4 3EQ. For 0 - 3s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, snacktime, music and rhymes!

Westcroft

Swimming classes for bumps, babies and beyond across North Bucks

Find a class near you... Contact Shelley Crack Search SwimKidz North Bucks Email: shelley@swimkidz.co.uk Tel: 01908 520528 | 07544 555028 All Instructors are fully DBS checked

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

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

Kents Hill

Munchkins Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Rachel: 07740 164987; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Closed over Christmas.£1.50 per child/baby & £1 per adult.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Water Babies

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

Kiln Farm

Baby / Tatty Bumpkin Classes

10:00-10:45TH at MK Safari, 3 Carters Lane MK11 3ET. Reanne: 0845 6804981; For 2 - 4s, £5.83 per class (book by 6-week term).

Loughton

Loughton Parent & Toddlers

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

Milton Keynes Central

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

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Woburn Sands

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Little Robins Stay & Play

9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). All welcome, no need to book.

Wolverton

Heelands

Music Bugs

Woburn Mother & Toddler Group Play Session

Baby Sensory Classes

Hanslope

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+.

Woburn

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

Messy Play

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Westcroft Library Baby Song, Rhyme Time & Story Time

11:00-11:30TH at Westcroft Library, 10 Barnsdale Drive MK4 4DD. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

www.swimkidz.co.uk Monkston

Buggy Bootcamp

10:00-11:00TH at Monkston Community Centre MK10 9FJ. 07590 893172; £4 per session (please book). From 6 wks after natural birth or 10-12 weeks after a c-sec.

Newport Pagnell

Newport Pagnell Library Story Time

14:00-14:30TH at Newport Pagnell Library, St John Street MK16 8HQ. 01908 610933; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Old Stratford

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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.

Olney

NCT Olney Bumps and Babies

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

Shenley Brook End

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Simpson

Fairytale Ballet Class

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.

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:30-11:30TH at Simpson Village Hall, Abbey Road MK3 6AE. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

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

Wolverton Story Time

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

Saturday Bletchley

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Buckingham

Rugbytots Classes

9:00-11:30TH at Buckingham Primary School, Foscott Way MK18 1TT. Shauna: 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.

Emerson Valley

Introducing little ones to ballet

8:45-9:30T at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Emerson Valley Community Centre MK4 2DG. 07713 120827; For 0 - 3s, £4.50 per session (drop in). Fairytale Ballet Class.

Milton Keynes Central

Dancebox Studios

Little Stars Ballet Class: 9:00-11:45T; For 2 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Classes at 9-9.30 & 11.15-11.45. Pre-Syllabus Ballet: 9:45-10:15T; For 4 - 5s, £7.50 per session (please book). Pre-Syllabus Tap & Jazz: 10:15-10:45T; For 4 5s, £7.50 per session (please book). at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503.

Stories, Songs and Rhyme Time

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

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

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

Stagecoach Theatre School

9:30-12:45T at St Mary & St Giles CE Junior School, King George Crescent MK11 1EF. 01908 698333; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Oxley Park

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:00-11:00TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, £5 (drop in). A dance class for trendy toddlers!£5 PAYG or £4 if pre booked.

Shenley Brook End

Woburn Sands

9:00-12:15TH at Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.

Stantonbury

Rugbytots Classes

8:45-12:00TH at Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Stantonbury Campus MK14 6BN. 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per child (book by term). Fun rugby classes from 8.45am.

Shenley Brook End

Stagecoach Theatre School

9:30-12:45T at Fulbrook Middle School, Weathercock Lane MK17 8NP. 01908 698333; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Stony Stratford

Stagecoach Theatre School

Sunday

Rugbytots Classes

9:00-13:00TH at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. Shauna: 0845 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.

Bletchley

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.

11:15-12:45T at St Mary & St Giles CE Junior School, King George Crescent MK11 1EF. 01908 698333; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Wolverton

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps, babies, toddlers and their parents

AYLESBURY VALE AREA

Monday

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Aylesbury

Grandparents Group

9:30-11:00TH at Aylesbury (Oakfield and Bedgrove) Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (donation).

Fairy Folk Toddler Group

9:30-12:15T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 9.30: 0-18m. 11.00: 18m+.

Your local ‘What’s On Guide’ for bumps - 5s and parents

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 Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today

Haddenham

Bumps, Babes & Weigh

11:00-12:30T at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). New Timetable will be available from 23/10/2015.

For classes in Aylesbury & Buckingham Ivinghoe Little Angels Call Helen Brawn on 01280 453052 or Stay and Play 9:45-11:15TH at The Church on email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk 13:30-15:00TH at Ivinghoe and Fairford Leys, Hampden Square HP19 Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at 7HT. For 0 - 4s, £1.50 (donation). Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 Get On Moving Baby room, crafts, role play, story & songs. 662363; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 13:00-13:45T at John Fitz John Avenue, Stone Tiny Tots Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For Steeple Claydon 9:45-11:15T at Methodist chapel, Eythrope 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). New Timetable will be Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Road HP17 8PH. 07808 156318; For 0 - 4s, available from 23/10/2015. Group £2 per family (drop in). Free hot refreshment, Child Health Clinic and Baby Play 10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village Hall, juice & biscuit. 13:30-15:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For family (drop in). Arts & crafts, story time, song 10:00-13:15T at Buckingham Park Community 0 - walking, FREE (drop in). time and more. Centre, Jubilee Square HP19 9AD. 07906 Little Kickers Football Classes 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Waddesdon 16:30-17:15T at 1-2 Trenchard Street (off Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech! Waddesdon and Whitchurch Coldharbour Lane) HP19 7AA. ktownsend@ Children’s Centre Child Health Clinic & Playtime littlekickers.co.uk; For 1 - 3s, (book by term). Wonderful World: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0 - 3s, 10:00-11:30T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Fun football classes from 18months+. FREE (drop in). Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 Buckingham Bumps & Babes: 13:30-15:00TH; For bump 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). check with 0s, FREE (drop in). Water Babies Swimming Classes centre holiday timetable. at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s 9:15-10:45T at Buckingham Best Western Swimkidz Swimming Lessons Centre, The Football Pavilion, HP18 0LX. Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 11:00-12:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, 01296 655218. 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). progressive swim classes. Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

In the Water

Music & Singing

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Mini Makers Art Workshops

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Aylesbury Vale Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Water Babies Swimming Classes Wendover Buckingham Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Wing

Baby Health Clinic

10:00-11:15TH at Wing Children’s Centre at Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). See your Health Visitor or weigh your baby.

Tuesday Aylesbury

PACEY at Haydon Abbey Pre School

9:15-11:15T at Quarrendon Children’s Centre at Haydon Abbey Preschool HP19 9LJ. 01296 382730; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). New Timetable will be available from 23/10/2015.

Quarrendon Quackers Toddler Group

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

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.

Elmhurst Early Years

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-12:00T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). New Timetable will be available from 23/10/2015.

Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:00T at Aylesbury Lending Library, Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Call Library for dates and tickets.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

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).

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play

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

Bumps & Babes & Child Health Clinic

13:30-15:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at Buckingham Park Community Centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Oct-Dec 2015 Toddle About

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Ivinghoe

Pitstone Breastfeeding Support

10:00-11:00TH at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at Ivinghoe Library LU7 9EL. 01296 662363; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Shabbington

Singing Stars & Story Time

14:00-14:45T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at The Hut on Marsh Road HP18 9HG. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). New Timetable will be available from 23/10/2015.

Stoke Mandeville

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

Little Tots

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

Playtime

13:30-15:00TH at Aylesbury (Oakfield and Bedgrove) Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). You are welcome to bring a snack.

Baby First Cafe & Child Health Clinic

14:00-15:30T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). HV advice & Breastfeeding advice.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

15:00-17:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Thornborough

19:30-10:30TH at Aylesbury Methodist Community Centre, Buckingham Street HP20 2NQ. Lisa: 07833 492484; For bump - 0s, (please book). Call for dates. £40 per class.

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

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Wendover Bounce & Rhyme

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

Winslow

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

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

Wednesday Aylesbury Playtime

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

Quarrendon Children’s Centre

Postnatal Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Child Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30T; For bump 2s, FREE (drop in). at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730. New Timetable will be available from 23/10/2015.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Stories & Ryhmes: 10:00-11:15T; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). Check with centre holiday timetable. Learn through Play: 13:00-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Check with centre holiday timetable. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

11:00-12:00T at Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square HP19 9DZ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

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, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Bierton

St James Church Toddler Group

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

Buckingham

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Bumps and Babies

10:00-11:30T at Buckingham Community Centre (Smaller hall), Cornwalls Meadow MK18 1RP. For bump - 1s, £2.50 donation per session (drop in). 1st & 3rd Wed of month (7 & 21 Oct, 4 & 18 Nov, 2 & 16 Dec. For bumps to pre-walkers.

Tatty Bumpkin

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

Chinnor

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:45-17:15T at Mill Lane Primary School, Mill Lane OX39 4RF. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 2 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Haddenham

Haddenham Health Clinic

14:00-15:30TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre @, Haddenham Surgery HP17 8JX. For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). New Timetable will be available from 23/10/2015.

Ivinghoe

Messy Play

10:00-11:30TH at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

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

Long Crendon Community Library

Aylesbury Vale Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Haddenham

Coffee Morning: 10:00-12:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). First Wed of the month. Bounce and Rhyme Session: 11:0011:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232.

Thame

Stagecoach Theatre

16:15-17:45T at The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Lord Williams’s Lower School OX9 3NW. Nicky: 01865 763767; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (please book). Dance, theatre and singing classes.

Waddesdon

Hunca Munca

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

Ivinghoe

Swimming classes for bumps, babies and beyond across South Bucks

Bumps & Babes alongside Little Rothschild H/Clinic

9:30-11:00TH at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363; For bump - 0s, (drop in). babies up to 1 year.

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Padbury

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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Email: tracey@swimkidz.co.uk Tel: 07889 905678

9:45-12:45T at Padbury Village Hall, Main Street MK18 2AN. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 9:30-10:45TH; For 0 - 5s Child Health Clinic: 13:45-14:45H; For 0 - 5s. at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218. FREE (drop in).

Steeple Claydon

Steeple Claydon 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 and more.

Wing

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Wing Children’s Centre at Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Weekly.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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Thursday

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Buckingham Park Toddler Group

9:30-11:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at Buckingham Park community centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Children Centre attend fortnightly.

Fishes Toddler Group

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

Playtime

Lighthouse Toddler Group

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.

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

South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 9:45-11:15T; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Run by qualified workers. Chk with centre hols t/table. Tiny Toes Follow On: 11:45-13:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). check with centre holiday timetable. at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562.

Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:30TH at Aylesbury (Oakfield and Bedgrove) Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 3s, (drop in).

Sparkles - Speech therapy for children with Down Syndrome

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).

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Tiny Toes: 11:45-13:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). under 25’s & their children.Chk with centre hols t/table. Grandparent’s Group: 13:30-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). check with centre holiday timetable. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD.

Water Babies Swimming

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

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.

Berryfields Parent and Toddler Group

www.swimkidz.co.uk

10:00-12:00T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Aylesbury

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming

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

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Stoke Mandeville

FRYENAEPPY

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

10:00-12:00T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class. Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Thame

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:45-17:30T at John Hampden Primary School, Park St OX9 3HU. ktownsend@ littlekickers.co.uk; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun 45-minute football classes for 18m-7 yrs.

Twyford

Pre-school ballet classes (Twyford)

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

Waddesdon

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Wendover

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:30T at John Colet School, Wharf Rd HP22 6HF. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and preschool swimming lessons.

Wing

Bumps and Babes

10:00-11:30TH at Wing Children’s Centre at Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For bump - 12m, (drop in).

Wingrave

Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-13:45TH at Wingrave Community Centre, Church St HP22 4PD. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

Daily Activity Planner

Long Crendon

Daily Activity Planner

Aylesbury Vale Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

Friday

Puddle Ducks Lessons

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

Aylesbury Playtime

9:15-10:30T at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre,Bedgrove Infant School HP21 9DJ. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Water Babies Lessons

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

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Quarrendon Children’s Centre, Haydon Abbey Preschool HP19 9LJ. 01296 331495; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). New Timetable will be available from 23/10/2015.

Messy Play

10:00-11:30T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 18 months - 5 years.chk with centre hols t/table.

St. Mary’s Tots

10:00-11:30T at St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Square HP20 2JJ. 01296 437641; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). Parent and toddler group for under 5s.

Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:00T at Aylesbury Lending Library, Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Call Library for dates and tickets.

Stagecoach Theatre School

14:00-15:30T at Aylesbury High School, Walton Road HP21 7ST. 01296 747758; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Stewkley

Stewkley Baby & Toddler Group

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

Thornton

Thornton College Toddler Group

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

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Mini Memories

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.

10:30-12:30T at Reflexions Health and Leisure, Watermead HP19 0FY. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons. 11:00-12:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0s, FREE (drop in). New Timetable will be available from 23/10/2015. Upto 12mths.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Breastfeeding Drop In

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

13:00-14:00T at Aylesbury Vale Multicultural Community Centre, Friarscroft Way HP20 2TE. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Haddenham

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Winslow

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30TH 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

8:30-12:00T at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk; For 18m 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

Stagecoach Theatre School

Stay and Play

9:30-13:00T at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, Oxford Road HP21 8PE. 01296 747758; For 6-8s, £13.50 per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama.

Pitstone Health Clinic

Ivinghoe

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

Long Crendon

10:00-11:30TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Single parent grp. Monthly,call C/C for dates.

10:00-11:30T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). New Timetable available from 23/10/2015.

10:30-11:30TH at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Run by health visitors.

PJ Friday

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

Oct-Dec 2015 Toddle About

Who Let The Dads Out?

Gingerbread Group

Daddy Cool

10:00-11:30T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 334562; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Call centre for dates.

Thame

Stagecoach Theatre

9:30-15:30T at The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Lord Williams’s Lower School OX9 3NW. Nicky: 01865 763767; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (please book). Dance, theatre and singing classes.

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

Sunday Aylesbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Little Kickers Football Classes

8:45-10:15T at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18m-7 yrs.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-13:45T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Little Kimble

Chatty Church

11:00-12:30TH at Kimble Free Church, Grove Lane HP17 9TR. 01844 346957; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly, with crafts & drama.

Stoke Mandeville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

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

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

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

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5’s and parents

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps, babies, toddlers and their parents

SOUTH BUCKS AREA (Wycombe, Chiltern & South Bucks)

Monday

We’re having a ball

Amersham

For details and availability call:

Stay and Play

01442 506 371 (Little Kickers Amersham)

9:15-10:45TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

or email Karen at krumsey@littlekickers.co.uk Classes in Amersham, Beaconsfield, Chorleywood, High Wycombe and Seer Green. Running weekends and weekdays.

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:30-15:30T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Tuesday

07412 480 804 (Little Kickers Aylesbury & Oxford)

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book.

or email Kieran at ktownsend@littlekickers.co.uk Classes in Aylesbury, Chinnor, Oxford, Kidlington & Thame. Running weekends and weekdays, mornings and afternoons.

Little Kickers Football Classes

Amersham

Funky Monkeys

9:45-11:30TH at Amersham Free Church, Sycamore road/Woodside Approved football training for kids aged 18 months to 7 years road HP7. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in). Class times: Millbrook Children’s Centre 09.45 & 10.45. Cuddles Club: 9:30-11:00T; For bump - 1s. Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Messy Mondays: 14:00-15:00T; For 2 - 5s. Beaconsfield Messy play session. Pools at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook Water Babies Swimming Classes 10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110. Drop in! 11:30-13:00T at Alfriston School, Penn Road Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book. Swimkidz Swimming Lessons session (please book). Fun, action packed, 10:00-11:00T at Millbrook Combined School U Can progressive swim classes. Pool, Mill End Road HP12 4BA. 07889 905678; 15:00-16:00TH at Amersham Children’s For 0 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Bourne End centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs. 0 - 5s, (drop in). Action Kids Activity Classes Tumbling Toddlers 9:30-11:15T at Bourne End Community Beaconsfield 10:15-12:00T at Bookers Gym Club at Centre, Wakeman Road SL8 5SX. James: Swimkidz Swimming Lessons Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 07877 828251; For 1 - 5s, (please book). 9:30-11:00T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn 471566; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). Sessions: 09.30-10.15am & 10.30-11.15am. Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only. Chesham per child (book by term). Fun & educational Water Babies Swimming Classes Play & Learn swimming lessons 0-10yrs. 12:30-16:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner 9:15-10:45TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Story time Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; 10:00-10:30TH at Beaconsfield Library, 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Session doesn’t run action packed, progressive swim classes. Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 0845 230 3232; For 0 on 1st Monday of the month. - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories with lots of fun. 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.

Little Fish

Trinity Tots

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

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

Holmer Green

Great Missenden

Tiddlywinks

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:45-15:45T at Prestwood Physiotherapy Clinic, Moat Lane HP16 9DA. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Hazlemere

Bounce & Rhyme

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

High Wycombe

Mapledean Children’s Centre

Breakfast Club: 8:30-9:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending. Messy Play: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending. at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Chepping View Primary Academy HP12 4PR. 01494 475473.

Bumps and Babes

9:30-11:30TH at Downley Community Centre HP13 5TR. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Run by NCT High Wycombe. New parents welcome.

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

Hyde Heath

Hyde Heath Baby and Toddler Group

9:15-11:00T at Hyde Heath Village Hall, Corner of Brays Lane and Weedon Hill HP6 5SN. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Marlow

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:30-14:00T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Little Kickers Football 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 from 2-7 yrs.

Burnham

Tiddlywinks

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:30-12:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Naphill

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

13:00-14:30T at Naphill Village Hall, Main Road HP14 4SX. Maria: 07885944904; £6 (book by 10-week term). Birth to c.6-7 mths.

In the Water

NCT Beaconsfield Bumps and Babies

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

Music & Singing

Burnham Children’s Centre

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

Chesham

Mama Groove

10:00-10:45T at Chesham Town Hall HP5 1DS. For bump - 2s, £56 (book by term). Dance based fitness class for mums + their little ones.

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St Columba’s Toddler Group

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

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Baby Time

11:00-12:00T at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). up to 12mths.

Waterside Children’s Centre HOLIDAY CAMPS Little Talkers: 9:30-10:30T; For 0 - 2s, (drop BOOKER GYM CLUB in). A fun Language Focussed Session. Breastfeeding Support Group: 13:00-15:00T; LearnLearning Gymnastics through Fun For gymnastics bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). July & August at Waterside Children Centre, 470 Waterside through fun

GYM CLASS FREE TRIAL Term Time sessions run for Tumbling Toddlers through to Teenagers Freestyle Gymnastics A mix of Free Running, Parkour, Tricking & Urban Gymnastics

High Wycombe

Booker Gym Club

Tumbling Toddlers: 10:15-12:00T; £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.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

13:00-16:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Holmer Green

Stay and Play

13:30-15:00T at Prestwood & Missenden Children’s Centre, Holmer Green Village Centre HP15 6XG. 01494 866181; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Methodist Church Toddler Group

All enquiries call 01494 471566 9:00-11:30T at Flackwell Heath Methodist Church, Heath End Road HP10 9DT. 07979 Email: gym@wycombejudocentre.co.uk 541874; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Booker Gym Club, High Wycombe HP12 4UE Gerrards Cross www.bookergymclub.co.uk Tiny Tots & Little Fishes 10:00-11:30T at Tiny Tots & Little Fishes, St Wooburn Green James Centre SL9 7DJ. 01753 278952; For PACEY

9:30-11:15TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, St Pauls Church HP10 0PW. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday Amersham

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

Great Missenden

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Hazlemere

Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes

Little Angels

5 Cheeky Monkeys

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

Little Kingshill

18:30-20:00T at Little Kingshill Village Hall, Little Kingshill HP16 0DZ. 07795 902773; For bump - 0s, (book by 6-week term). 6 week block booking, £75. Please book.

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.

Marlow

0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Free play, crafts, refreshments & singing.

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.

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book. 10:30-11:30T at St.Michael & All Angels Church, Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Alternate Wednesdays -contact for dates.

By Nicola Pregnancy Yoga

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

Flackwell Heath

Gerrards Cross

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.

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

Messy Play

Focus

13:30-15:00T at Newtown Evangelical Baptist Church, Berkhampstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 583790; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Group run by local Christian church.

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

HP5 1QF. 01494 792852.

Emmanuel Lullaby Club

Child Health Clinic

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.

Stay and Play

14:00-15:30TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the mth.

Marlow Bottom

Bounce and Rhyme

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

9:45-12:00T at Hilltop Community Centre, Crest Road HP11 1UA. Maria: 07885944904; For 0 - 1s, £6 (book by 10-week term). 9.45(6-7mths-14mths) & 11.00(birth-6/7mths).

Burnham

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.

9:30-11:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre at MCF Hall SL7 1JW. 01628 472121; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Marlow Bottom Mother and Toddler Group

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

Princes Risborough

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

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Beaconsfield

10:45-11:15TH at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 01494 678244; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Runs on the 1st Friday of each month.Check group is on. 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.

Burnham Children’s Centre

Baby Explore & Learn: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). for babies under 12 mths old. Check running in the hols. Child Health Clinic: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). check group is on in holidays. at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380.

High Wycombe

St.Anne’s Parent & Toddler Group

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Tumbling Toddlers

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

12:00-15:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way HP13 5HB. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Little Talkers

13:30-14:30T at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Chepping View Primary Academy HP12 4PR. 01494 475473; For 1 - 4s, (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending.

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10:00-11:30T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

By Nicola Mum & Baby

15:30-16:15T at Little Kingshill Village Hall, Little Kingshill HP16 0DZ. 07795 902773; For 0 - 1s, £7 per class (please book). 6 week block £35,£7 Drop in. Booking essential.

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years

Marlow

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech

Water Babies Swimming

10:30-12:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Footprints

12:15-14:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. 01628 472121; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Young Parents Group.

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

Burnham Lent Risers

9:00-10:45T at Burnham Children’s Centre, Lent Rise School SL1 7NP. 01628 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bumps and Babies

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

St Peters Toddler Group

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 Stay and Play

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

Breast Feeding Support Group

Community Play

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

Great Kingshill Baby & Toddler Group

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book.

Little Kickers Football Classes

14:30-17:15TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 18 months - 5 yrs.

High Wycombe

Starlight Toddler Group

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.

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.

Beaconsfield

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Marlow

10:00-12:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. 01628 472121; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Penn

Funky Monkeys

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

Princes Risborough

Princes Risborough Library

Bounce & Rhyme: 10:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Story Time: 14:15-14:45T; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call Library for dates & times. at Princes Risborough Library, Bell Street HP27 0AA. 0845 230 3232.

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-13:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Penn & Tylers Green Mother and Toddler Group

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.

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.

Toy Library

10:30-11:30TH at Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Toy Library runs Fortnightly.

Playhouse Toddlers

Bourne End

10:00-11:30T at Bourne End Children’s Centre, Bourne End Library SL8 5SX. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10am (Walkers5yrs) & 11am (birth-pre-walkers). 10:30-12:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, Hawthornden Surgery SL8 5RX. 01628 525802; For 0s, FREE (drop in).

Chesham

13:30-15:30T at Great Kingshill Village Hall, Missenden Road HP15 6DR. Anna: 01494 714448; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

Maidenhead

Bumps & Babes Coffees

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.

Great Kingshill

0 - 1 Fun

10:00-11:30TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Babies up to 18 months.

Born Smiling HypnoBirthing

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

Pacey Childminders Group

10:00-12:00T at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thurs of month.

Rhymetime

Thursday

Bounce and Rhyme

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

10:00-10:45T at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). From 5th November 2015.

Amersham

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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). Classes at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. at Bookers Gym Club at Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566.

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

Prestwood

Well Baby Clinic

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.

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

9:45-12:00T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. Maria: 07885944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 9.45am(14mths+) & 11.00am(6/714mths).

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Friday Amersham

Magpie Club Baby & Toddler Group

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

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book.

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Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

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

Fun at One

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

Rendezvous Mother and Toddler Group

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

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

Stay and Play

9:15-10:45T at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Chepping View Primary Academy HP12 4PR. 01494 475473; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending.

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.

Wooburn Green

Speech & Language

9:30-12:00T at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, The Meadows School HP10 0HF. 01628 525802; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Runs 3rd Friday of the month.

Bulrushes Toddler Group

Child Health Clinic

Burnham

Stay and Play

Amersham

Bounce and Rhyme

9:00-12:30T at Our Lady’s RC Combined School, 27 Amersham Road HP6 5PL. 01494 565402; For 4 - 5s, £13.50 per session (book by 12-week term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

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

Toddler Time

10:00-11:30TH at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). For Walkers.Check running in the holidays.

Family Focus Postnatal Depression Support Group

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.

Chalfont St Giles

Little Crickets Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at The Cricket Pavillion, Crossleys HP8 4QN. 07832 353082; For 0 - 2s, £2 per session (drop in). A mum and Baby/toddler group for under 3’s.

Chalfont St Peter

Teddy Bears Toddler Group

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

Chesham

Newtown Children’s Centre

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

Play and Learn

9:30-11:00TH at Castlefield Children’s Centre, Rutland Avenue HP12 3LL. 01494 475475; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call o ensure running.

9:30-11:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre at Christ Church HP10 9AA. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10:00-10:30T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Ticket Required, call library for dates.

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.

Small Saints

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

Tumbling Toddlers

10:15-12:00T at Bookers Gym Club, 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

9:45-12:00T at The Stables, Cedar Barn, Barn Lane HP15 7BQ. Maria: 07885944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Teach your baby to talk BEFORE speech!

High Wycombe

Sparkles Down’s Syndrome Group

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

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Little Kickers Football Classes

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.

Stagecoach Theatre School

9:30-12:45TH at St Marys & All Saints CofE Primary School, Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. Georgina McCann: 07795 157014; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Dance, theatre and singing classes.

Holmer Green

Little Chalfont

Little Chalfont Toddler Group

Bounce & Rhyme

Hazlemere

Beaconsfield

Noizee Music & Movement Classes

Great Missenden

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

10:30-19:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim way HP6 5AH. 01494 723969; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Please call centre to book.

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

9:45-11:30T at Little Chalfont Village Hall HP8 4UD. 07936 285002; For 1 - 4s, (book by term). £35 & £17.50 for a sibling, per term.

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

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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Marlow

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:30-12:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stagecoach Theatre School

16:30-18:30T at Marlow CofE Primary School, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. Clare: 01494 533203; For 6-8s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama for 6-8 yrs.

Princes Risborough

Stay and Play

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-13:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 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 - check dates with centre.

Chorleywood

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

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Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

All Kids active quarteratpage 1 14:00-17:00T CedarOct Park2015.indd School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

15/07/2015 12:00-15:00T at Tylers10:23 Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Henley-on-Thames

Sunday

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

Hazlemere

Water Babies Swimming Classes

14:00-17:00T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

8:30-14:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-14:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

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. 9:30-12:45T at Wycombe High School, Marlow Hill HP11 1TB. 01494 533203; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Marlow

14:00-15:30T at Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane SL7 1GJ. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marlow

Seer Green

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.

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Stagecoach Theatre School

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Dads Playtime (Millbrook CC)

10:00-11:30T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Dates: 31/10 & 28/11.

Marlow Dads Group

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

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