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Don't let the short and cold days keep you indoors this winter there is plenty going on for little ones for you to enjoy! As always, you will find hundreds of different groups and classes to attend in our Daily Activity Planner, from p.30. We've also put together some fun days out and family events on p.7. But every now and then it's nice to stay inside in the warm - so why not try making some Annabel Karmel muffins (p.12) and read some books with your bundle of joy? We've reviewed some of the latest children's book releases for you to try on p.27-28.
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Baby College are starting the new year with a bang and will be bringing new classes to Bletchley! They are excited to add another y College timetable venue to the ever-growing Bab best start in life. the get to ren child e and help mor , cognitive cing dan Through singing, signing, y College deliver Bab s, vitie acti l sica phy and games r child’s you all for r cate balanced classes that e information and to mor For ds. nee tal men elop dev .co.uk. P.30 book, visit www.babycollege
Asquith’s Stony Stratford and Wavendon Pre-School & Day Nurseries are proud to be part of the Bright Horizons family and are delighted to introduce the Brigh t Horizons Growing Enhancement Programm es. From Growing Mathematicians, Readers, Writers and Artists, their learning enhancements ensure children from 3 months to 5 years have a unique opportunity to get the most from their early year’s education. Call the nursery on 0330 057 2348 for more information or to book a tour. www.asquithnurseries.co.uk. P.23
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New SwimKidz classes are starting Sunday mornings in the hydrotherapy pool at Milton Keynes hospital. Lessons follow a unique and innovative, structured programme, teaching your baby confidence and safety in the water whilst having lots of fun. Receive a free happy nappy and 10% discount when you join a course of lessons. Quote y: Toddle18’. For more information, email Shelle or goggles@swimkidz.co.uk, call 07544 555028, P.35 k. dz.co.u wimki www.s ucks. visit swimkidzNB
Toddler Sense Launches in MK
Toddler Sense is a place where structured play goes hand in hand with imagination, the freedom to explore, and adventure! Each week has a unique theme, creating a whole new world of magical delights. Imagine zooming through space, partying like pirates or scuba diving in a magical sea. Or wou ld you like to climb a snowy mountain, boogie on down, hunt for dinosaurs or tame a fiery dragon? The programme is founded on decades of scientific research and its structure will help prepare your child for school. Available from 13 mon ths – 5 years. To find out more call 0744 5 494 041 or email miltonkeynes@toddlersense.c o.uk. P.11 4 Jan-Mar 2018 Toddle About
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Baby Sensory were thrilled to win at the What’s on for Kids Awards 2017, collecting Best Franchised /Licensed Baby & Toddler Activity for another year. Sophie Lamming from Milton Keynes also won an Outstanding Class Leader Award. Baby Sensory would like to thank everyone that voted for them. With over 20 classes a week running locally, chec k out www.babysensory.com to find your nearest session and to join in the Sensory Fun. P.9
Performances with CentreStage MK
The Performing Arts students at CentreStage MK are in full rehearsal mode this spring. Whilst the Juniors will be performing Humpty a for 4-6 year Dumpty (a joyous courtroom dram , the Seniors olds!) to their families on March 24th ic High icon the on take to aring prep will be April 14th. If School Musical at the Venue MK on who loves you have your own little performer to arrange now il ema ing, danc and ng acting, singi can they so MK ge their free trial with CentreSta ern mod and tap t, balle arts, g rmin perfo enjoy uk. P.31 dance: enquiries@centrestagemk.co.
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Conservation, sustainability and education are at the heart of Green Dragon Eco Farm. Its 45 acres are already home to rare breed farm animals and pets and 2018 will see the opening ve. The of a British & European wildlife reser ing program learn oor outd their dens broa reserve understand and re natu love to inspire children to als such as red anim de inclu will It tion. erva cons its provide squirrels, deer and birds of prey and visitors. It will amazing hands-on experiences for tion of our support the protection and conserva . Find out ation educ and es wildlife through experienc o.uk. P.6 rm.c cofa gone ndra .gree www at more
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New TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
TinyTalk is new to Buckingham and Winslow and will be opening soon in Stony Stratford. Join TinyTalk to learn to communicate with your little one through signing whilst enco uraging speech development, sing songs, engage in senso ry/learning activities, play instruments and more . The classes are fun, friendly and relaxed, including socia l time with hot drinks and biscuits provided. Class es are for babies and toddlers. Bookings made in half term blocks, with no extra charge for siblings. Contact Sophy on sophyw@tinytalk.co.uk. www.tinytalk.co.uk/sophyw. P.40
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Sing and Sign will be adding new classes to its 2018 timetable, by bringing its awardwinning baby signing classes to Wingrave Community Cent re. The new term starts from 8th January so book ings are open now! Classes are available for babies from 6 weeks - 2 years, where you can learn baby signing the fun way and find out wha t your baby wants to tell you. Classes also run in Buckingham, Aylesbury and Stoke Mandeville. To book your place contact Helen on 07906 0555 91or helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk. P.38
Did you know that children who engage in the arts are three times more likely to get a degree, 20 times more likely to vote and have increased cognitive Performing abilities? So why wait? Stagecoach rming Arts for Perfo in ing train ity Arts offers qual es (4-6) run children aged 4-18. Early Stages class g skills rmin perfo lop deve and tes for 90 minu Stagecoach through games, plays and lots of fun. ire and classes are available across Oxfordsh mid-week ing runn es class with Buckinghamshire, and at weekends. For details, visit stagecoach.co.uk/highwycombe and marlow. P.17 www.stagecoach.co.uk/henleyand
Upcoming Baby and Child First Aid Classes
Children’s parties can be stressful and timeconsuming to plan, right? Well, they don’t have to be. EVEnts create stressfree, fantastic events for you and your little ones e price. With over 6 years’ dabl affor an at y to enjo delivering all types and ning experience in plan ts will help of parties and events, Emily from EVEn stay with will that ories mem ct perfe e you to creat site to web ts EVEn the at you forever. Take a look can be: ning plan y part easy how just out find www.eveeventsmk.co.uk. P.6
Learn essential first aid skills to help your little one if they had an accident, fell ill or needed emergency help. Suitable for parents of children of all ages. Home or venue classes available. £25 per person. Saturday 13th January 2018 9.45 am Old Bath House Community Centre, Wolverton, MK12 5RL Saturday 24th February 2018 9.45 am Newton Longville Free Church, MK17 0AD To book, call 07491 909713 or mk@daisyfirstaid.co m. Regular monthly venue classes also running in South and Central Bucks – contact 07595 45760 2 or janeen@daisyfirstaid.com. P.6
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Family Explorers Enjoy a new adventure each month in the gardens at Stowe, getting outdoors and enjoying nature! Grab a free guide to track down wild animals, go on a bug hunt or be a tree detec tive. Half-term trail: Women of Stowe: 10th – th 18 Feb From a warrior knight to an all-powerful goddess, pick up a map and discover the hidden storie s of women at Stowe on this free trail. Normal admissions apply, 10am-4pm daily . nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe.
Musical Minis Franchise For Sale
A great opportunity has come up in the Bucks and Northants area. Due to relocation, the current franchisee is selling her area to someone who is enthusiastic, hard working and driven to continue building this successful business. If you are looking for a new career which fits around your family life and provides an excellent income, then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. To find out more, contact Leena on leena@musicalminis.co.uk or 07817 598585. P.34
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BABY & CHILD FIRST AID CLASSES Classes can be held in your home or at local venues. Workshops run regularly across MK and Bucks.
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Meet rare breed farm animals & pets up-close! Enjoy two play barns & an Spec (See ers) Off outdoor play area! Plus, with two cafés selling great coffee & fresh food sourced Outdoor Learning locally & from the farm, there's so much to do! Education, conservation NEW for & sustainability is Annual Passes Summer 2018 at our heart! We With 45 acres of rolling WILDLIFE encourage children farmland, centrally ZONE! located in North Bucks, to become more in touch with the we are perfect for & the environment regular visits. See our natural world. website for great deals on offer at 2017 prices! 01296 670444
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Mon 12th - Fri 16th February, 11am - 4.30pm. Five days of holiday activities geared to young visitors. Extraordinary science experiments, fascinating magic lantern shows and craft activities in the Victorian schoolroom are among the attractions. Plus all the usual museum attractions. McConnell Drive, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EL. Tel: 01908 316222 www.mkmuseum.org.uk
Sat 7th April, 9.30am - 4.00pm. There’s loads for you to see and do including meet the newborns, engaging talks from the farmer, a chance to jump on a bouncy castle or be transformed by face painters. There will also be animal handling sessions and craft activities. Buckingham Rd, Whaddon, Milton Keynes, MK17 0EQ. Tel: 01908 501733 www.thriftfarm.co.uk
Sat 10th - Sun18th February The skilled and experienced livestock staff will be hosting a variety of educational and fun experiences including: Q & A sessions and pet care workshops and encounters. Fun, engaging, informative interaction with all the pets, including the farm animals Claydon Lane, Hogshaw MK18 3LA Tel: 01296 670444. www.greendragonecofarm.co.uk
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Sun 11th, Weds 14th and Sun 18th February. Come along to the February Half Term Steaming Days. There will be a full-size steam train in action, ready to take you for a ride and they also have miniature ride-on steam trains. Station Road, Quainton Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY Tel: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org
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Mon 12th – Fri 16th February, 10.30am – 4pm All creatures need somewhere to live, and sometimes they need a helping hand. The team at Hughenden help you construct a special home for the wildlife in your garden, whether it’s for a hedgehog, woodlouse, spider or worm. Price: £3 per child High Wycombe, HP14 4LA Tel: 01494 755565 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ hughenden
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CARROT, APPLE AND SULTANA MUFFINS No.1 parenting author and leading children’s cookery expert Annabel Karmel shares her top recipes for budding chefs. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20-22 minutes Makes: 12 muffins
Ingredients: 175g self-raising flour 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 100g light brown sugar
2 eggs 3 tbsp golden syrup 150ml sunflower oil 150g carrots, peeled and grated 50g apple, peeled, cored and grated 75g sultanas
Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper cases. 2. Sift the flour, spices and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl, then add the sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, syrup and oil, then pour them into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
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3. Whisk until smooth. Karmel Stir in the carrot, apple and sultanas. 4. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases. Bake for 20–22 minutes, until the muffins are well risen and golden brown. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Our Real Family Holiday in Orielton, Pembrokeshire, August 2017. Last August we had an amazing holiday with Real Family Holidays, who have sites in stunning locations across the UK - we were in Pembrokeshire in Wales. We loved it, and I think you might too. Let me tell you why… Firstly, these holidays are stress-free. They are full board, so there is no cooking or washing up to do, and no food shopping. Hooray! The buildings are in some of the most beautiful parts of the UK, and the grounds are safe with plenty of space to play and explore. The day trips were amazing. From our base in Pembrokeshire, we swam in the sea and built sandcastles; the children learned to be knights at Pembroke castle; we saw a Bird of Prey display; went crabbing; and enjoyed a boat-trip to Cromer island. There was so much to do.
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So what’s the catch?! Well, the first thing to cover is that whilst the accommodation is very comfortable, it isn’t luxurious. Real Family Holidays are run by the Field Studies Council which means that during the year, these same buildings are used for school field trips. So, for the most part, you’ll be sleeping in bunkbeds and your family will all be in the same room. One of our fellow holiday-makers described it to me as “really posh camping” – which sums it up pretty well. Written By Tim Freed
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But the main thing that will turn some people off this holiday, is exactly the same thing that really made it for us – it’s the communal nature of the holiday. You get the privacy of your own bedroom and everyone tends to go off on their own for day trips, but other than that, the rest of the holiday is very much a shared experience. Everyone eats together, the living rooms are all communal, and you enjoy the activities together as a group... That’s not to say you can’t find some private space - the buildings and grounds are BIG - but if you want to cut yourself off from the rest of humanity for a week, then this isn’t the holiday for you. For us, the chance to meet new people and make new friends was the aspect of the holiday that we most enjoyed. The children had made friends within minutes of our arrival, and we weren’t far behind. The very first evening we spent enjoying a bottle of wine in the sunshine on the front lawn with some of the other parents, whilst children of all sizes ran around soaking each other in a water fight.
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THAT BITES By Anne Goldsmith - Positive Behaviour Consultant & Parenting
Being a parent isn’t easy for anyone, but having a child who bites makes it all the more challenging. It’s embarrassing and can lead to you and your child being excluded from playdates and parties. It will probably feel like your child will never change their behaviour. But it can be done. Child behaviour expert Anne Goldsmith explains how… I first encountered childhood biting when my son was about 2½ years old. We were at a toddler group where the mums were chatting happily and the children playing nicely. Suddenly, the peace was shattered by loud screaming. A child came running to his mum saying that one of the girls had bitten him. He showed us his arm – with definite teeth marks, bright red and already with a bruise forming.
After dealing with the immediate repercussions, we decided that we needed to take a step back and remove our emotions from the situation (as difficult as that was). We wanted to observe our daughter so that we could try to understand the reason for her behaviour. We looked for patterns in her behaviour and considered what had happened prior to the biting incident.
At the time, I remember being shocked and horrified. “How could a child do that?” I thought, “How could their mum let them do that?” Typical responses, looking back now. But it was another couple of years before I realised that it really wasn’t that simple…
As we came to know our daughter and understand her ‘ways,’ we soon discovered that biting was her quick and easy way of expressing herself. She was young and unable to articulate how she felt, which made her feel frustrated, so she used the quickest and most effective response she knew – to bite!
When our second child was just over a year old, she started to bite. The first time it happened, we were on holiday and we were coming to the end of a fun day having enjoyed some real, quality family time.
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They Don’t Have the Words Children bite for different reasons. It can be caused by anything from anger or frustration to boredom, jealousy or sadness. They may be desperate for attention, unfamiliar with how to interact with their peers, or it may be a learned response to get what they want. If they have been doing it for a while, it may have simply become a habit. But the most common reason is frustration. If a child doesn’t have the language to express how they are feeling in a given situation – say, when another child picks up a toy that they wanted to play with - they will feel frustrated. Biting is a quick way to express themselves without words. And it typically provokes a big reaction, which reinforces how effective it is.
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Working out why your child resorts to biting in certain situations must come before any attempt to change your child’s behaviour. This takes priority over the act of biting itself. It may not seem that way as the parent or, indeed, as the parent of the victim. However, until the cause is established, changing the behaviour is virtually impossible.
What to Do If Your Child Bites This is the hard part – as parents, we must remain completely calm and take the emotion out of the situation. I know that’s incredibly difficult when you are faced with such an emotionally charged situation, but it’s crucial.
“Bite Your Child Back” When their child bites, many parents will receive the advice to bite their child back - so “They know how it feels.” Of course, we want to teach our children how to empathise and see things from other people’s point of view. But consider this… If you are trying to stop your child from biting other children, yet bite them to teach them a lesson, then isn’t that simply reinforcing that biting people is acceptable?
As parents, it’s our job to teach and guide them.
We don’t bite. It hurt Billy and Billy is feeling sad. We don’t bite. Biting hurts.” “
Staying calm will help to de-escalate the situation and will calm things down. It would be easy to respond to your child’s biting by yelling or getting angry with them, but remember - you are your child’s role model. They look to you when trying to figure out how to behave in certain situations. In short, they copy your behaviour and responses. Which brings us neatly on to…
As parents, we must show self-control – despite the feelings of guilt and embarrassment that will threaten to swamp us in this situation. If it helps, remember that your child is trying to make sense of their world, and for some children this can be an extremely challenging time.
Lowering your voice, instead of raising it, is an effective way to handle this situation. It also helps to make looking after the victim your priority, thereby giving less attention to your own child – it lets your child know that they won’t get your attention when they bite. You could say, “I’m looking after Billy – I need you to wait calmly. I’m helping Billy first to make sure he is OK. When I have finished making sure Billy is OK, I expect you to have stopped crying.” Once your child has calmed down and you return to him/her, you can say,
If your child finds it difficult to calm down, walk away (to a distance that is age-appropriate) and ignore your child and their tantrum. This will usually stop the tantrum, because your child doesn’t have your attention or an audience. When your child has settled, that’s a good time to talk to them about their biting. It’s OK to praise them and say, “Thank you for calming yourself down.” This is good positive reinforcement. Keeping your voice calm and steady, you should then explain that biting is wrong. Tell them you don’t think they would like it if someone was to bite them – it hurts – a lot. Also, let them know there are consequences when they bite. It might be sending them to a place where they sit for time out (if they are a younger child) or, if you are out, removal from the fun and missing out. You will have to repeat this rule and consequence frequently to reinforce its importance. The key is to keep things simple, clear, have consequences and most importantly be calm and consistent. Always remember, the best example of acceptable behaviour is you and your child takes their lead from the way you respond and how you behave.
Anne Goldsmith is a Positive Behaviour Consultant & Parenting Coach. She runs Behaviour First Consultancy, offering 1 to 1 coaching for children aged 3 – 16 and their parents in private and school settings. “Behaviour first – learning, achievement and success follows.” For more information on this topic, visit www.behaviourfirstconsultancy.co.uk to watch Anne’s video on ‘‘What to do If Your Child Bites’ 22 Jan-Mar 2018 Toddle About
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Reviewer: Sarah Pickering This book is about a little boy who has an unexpected, hungry visitor for lunch. Jack loves egg sandwiches and keenly offers these to the bear, to which the bear repeatedly cries ‘Bear’s don’t eat egg sandwiches’. Jack needs to find out what the bear does like to eat. My daughter (4) really enjoyed this book. I asked her what she thought the bear might like to eat and she replied ‘honey’. She was very surprised to find out what the bear wanted to eat. I love a book that provokes a belly laugh!
ERIC MAKES A SPLASH
BY EMILY MACKENZIE Reviewer: Susannah Twemlow When Eric receives an invitation to a pool party, he is sent into a worrying whirl. What if his fur gets wet? What if water goes in his eyes? With a little help from his fearless best friend, Eric is brave enough to enjoy the swimming party, have fun and swim without his armbands. My son (3) really enjoyed this book. It’s an imaginative story teaching children to be positive to overcome worries and the importance of friendship. Highly recommend.
I AM ACTUALLY A PENGUIN BY SEAN TAYLOR
Reviewer: Beki Bradley This is a fun-packed, laugh out loud story about a cheeky little girl who loves her penguin outfit so much she believes she’s actually a real one. She doesn’t want to take the outfit off so embarks on daily adventures telling everyone she meets that she is a real penguin! My daughters (5 and 2) loved the larger than life illustrations and my eldest giggled along to the story right to the end. A lovely, light-hearted book for cheeky little ones out there.
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BY KATRINA CHARMAN Reviewer: Rebecca Murphy This book is bursting with cars, buses, planes, trains, trucks, diggers and many more things that go. Great colourful illustrations, perfect for our son (18 mth) who loves any transport or diggers! The story is to be sung to the tune of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, half way through I lost the flow, but that didn’t stop my son wanting it read over and over again!
OH NO! WHERE DID WALTER GO? BY JOANNA BOYLE
Reviewer: Sophie Weeks This is a story of two friends and their game of hide and seek. Something goes wrong and Walter goes missing. This leads to an exciting adventure, as the two friends try to find each other again. We enjoyed reading this fun and engaging story. The pictures are colourful and detailed with an interesting page layout. My son (3), loved trying to find Walter, who appears on each page. I would recommend this book for three years and over as the pages are quite detailed.
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Reviewer: Donna Grace My daughter (3) absolutely loved this book and insisted on going to bed cuddling it! She is very fond of dinosaurs which helped gain her interest from the start. She joined in the activities on each page, even making up her own questions for daddy and I. She even made up her own stories for the different animals and dinosaurs on each page saying “Arghhh sharky is going to eat the dinosaur’s tail!” It’s less of a story book and more of a search and find book.
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Reviewer: Mat Dumont “Say Please, Louise” is a picture book about a girl with monstrous manners. If you’ve got a little one who struggles to say please, then this is the book for you! The main character, Louise, isn’t very polite until she meets a big monster who teaches her a lesson. It was unusual to read a bedtime story with such a blatant message, but my daughter (3) read along and by the end she was saying please along with Louise in the story. A book to save for those days when the kids are overly impolite!
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10:30-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 12ms, £1 per session (drop in). Reach area of Rainbow, Windmill & Squirrels CCs.
Downs Barn
Tap & Boogie
16:15-17:00T at CentreStage Theatre School, The Cross and Stable Community Centre MK14 7RZ. 01908 242649; For 4 6s, £4.75 per class (please book).
Eaglestone
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
14:30-17:30T at Milton Keynes Hostpital Hydrotherapy Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term).
30 Jan - Mar 2018 Toddle About
Our classes introduce you and your little one to fun learning for life!
Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk
Fishermead
Baby Clinic
9:30-11:15TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Baby weighing with H/V. Reach area only.
Furzton
Stay and Play
10:00-11:30T at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566; For 0 - 5s, (please book).
12:00-12:45T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).
Leadenhall
SwimKidz
SwimKidz Swimming Lessons: 14:00-15:30T; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons. Swimkidz Aqua Natal: 18:3019:15T; For bump, £10 per class (please book). £10 per week or 5 weeks for £45.00. at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528.
Middleton
Little Kickers Football Classes
10:15-11:00TH at Broughton Sports Pavillion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 7NJ. 07490 262462; For 18m - 3s, (book by term). Fun football classes.
Milton Keynes Central
Cornerstone Toddlers
Grange Farm
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.
11:00-12:30TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 OPZ. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (please book). 3rd Mon of the Month.Text Fri mornings to book.
11:00-12:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Baby Clinic
Family Support
13:00-14:00TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 0PZ. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Contact centre to book app.
Heelands
The Little Turtle Swim Company
9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.
Kents Hill
MK Multiples
10:00-12:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Louise: 07725 623548; For bump - 5s, £4 per family (drop in). Membership £12 p/yr. Call before 1st visit.
Water Babies Swimming Classes
New Bradwell
Milton Keynes Dance Centre
Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 1 - 2s, £4 per session (please book). 15mths-2.5yrs. Freestyle: 16:00-16:45T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Saturday: 9.15 & 11.30am. 4 - 6 yrs. Rock and Roll: 16:45-17:15T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). 4 - 6 years. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.
Sensory Room
12:00-16:00TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (please book). Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h, Various times please call for more info.
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Newport Pagnell
Stowe
13:30-15:00TH at Tickford Park Primary School, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Inc. Health Visitor.
10:00-16:00TH at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156; For 1 - 5s, FREE. Free activity (normal admissions apply).
Oxley Park
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
Breastfeeding Support Group
Family Explorers Stowe
Woburn
Little Owlets
10:00-11:15TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0s, FREE (drop in). For non walkers.
10:00-11:00T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).
Woburn Sands
Shenley Brook End
Music Bugs
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment
10:00-11:00T at The Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive MK5 7BS. 07736 449746; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps. com for holidays.
NCT Bumps and Babies
12:30-14:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7FQ. For bump - 1s, £1.50 per session (drop in). Non members welcome.
Stantonbury
Wolverton Baby College
9:15-12:00T at The Old Bath House, 205 Stratford Road MK12 5LY. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 9.15am: 1836mths, 10.15am: 9-18mths & 11.15am: 0-9mths.
Toddler Sense
Stay and Play
10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 2 - 5s, (please book). Reach area only.Call centre or text 07860 041535 to book.
Stony Stratford
Little Cherubs Playgroup
10:00-12:45T at Summerlin Centre, Station Rd MK17 8SG. 0844 822 1158; For 3m - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions.
9:30-11:30T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. For 0 - 5s, £2. All welcome,friendly local parent-run group.
9:30-13:30T at Kings Community Centre, Creed St, MK12 5LY. 07445 494041; For 1 5s, £7 per session (please book). 9.30am: 13-18mths; 11am: 18m-3yrs; 12:30: 2-5yrs. Starting Spring ‘18.
SwimKidz Swimming Lessons
13:00-14:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.
Tuesday Bletchley
Stay and Play
9:00-10:15T at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, at: Waterhall Primary School MK2 3QF. 01908 641454; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Under 2s.Call centre to check group running before attending.
Baby Clinic
9:30-11:15TH at Daisy Chain Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Upto 12mths.Call to ensure running before attending.
Stay and Play
10:00-11:30T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Reach area only.Donations welcome.
Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School
12:30-19:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+,call centre to check times of classes.
Bradville
Rainbow Children’s Centre
Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month.Cluster area only. Up to 1yr. Childminders Group (Rainbow): 9:3011:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Every 2nd,4th & 5th Tues. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925.
Start the Art Every Tuesday and Wednesday / 11am - 12noon Explore the joys of art in fun, multi-sensory sessions suitable for under 5s. £1 per person. Find out more at www.mkgallery.org
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Conniburrow
Fun Spanish for Little Ones!
Stay and Play
10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Reach Area Only.
Cranfield
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
Little ones (and big ones too!) learn Spanish through songs, games, stories, dance, craft, puppets, instrument and parachute play. The sessions are packed with activities that bring the language to life.
10:00-11:00T at Cranfield Village Hall, 13 Court Road MK43 0DR. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.
Fishermead
Young Explorers
BOOK A FREE TASTER Visit: www.kidslingo.co.uk/ Email: alysab@kidslingo.co.uk Call/Text: 07988 599 886 Classes run on Tuesdays and Fridays at 360 Play
9:30-11:00TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).
Fullers Slade
Breastfeeding Group
9:30-11:00TH at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). inc. Health Visitor.
Music Bugs
Grange Farm
Seedlings Children’s Centre
Bumps & Babies: 10:30-11:45TH; For 0 1s, £1 per family (please book). 0-12mths. Text Fri mornings to book. Time For Twos - Enrolment & Story Time: 13:00-14:00TH; For 2s, £1 per family (please book). Contact the centre to book. at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 OPZ. 01908 503736/07860 041571.
Great Linford
CentreStage Theatre School MK
Pre-School Ballet: 13:15-14:00T; For 3 4s, £4.75 per child (please book). Baby Ballerinas: 14:00-14:40T; For 2 - 3s, £4.75 per child (please book). RAD Pre-Primary Ballet: 16:00-16:45T; For 4 - 5s, £4.75 per child (please book). at CentreStage Theatre School, Great Linford Memorial Hall, Marsh Drive MK14 5AX. 01908 242649.
Greenleys
Story and Song Time
14:00-14:45T at The Windmill Children’s Centre at Greenleys First School MK12 6AT. 01908 312473; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). Call centre to book place.
Heelands
The Little Turtle Swim Company
9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.
Knowlhill
Kidslingo Fun Spanish for Kids
10:00-12:00T at 360 Play, 27 Roebuck Way MK5 8HL. 07988 599886; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).
Leadenhall
Parent and Toddlers
10:00-11:30T at Milton Keynes Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive MK6 2TG. 01908 670655; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in).
Loughton
Musical Minis
9:45-10:30T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). Free Trial session - quote ‘Toddle About’.
Middleton
Cygnets Toddler Group
13:30-15:15T at Milton Keynes Village Hall, Willen Road MK10 9AF. 07971 098763; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). £1.50 p/adult +50p p/ child over 6 mths,max £2.50.
Milton Keynes Central Baby Clinic
9:30-11:00TH at Macintyre Centre, Great Holm. 01908 318 758; For 0s, (drop in). 2nd Tues of month.
Water Babies Swimming Classes
9:30-10:30T at Freedom Fitness, Willen Lake MK17 0PH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Children’s Hour
10:00-11:00T at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in).
32 Jan - Mar 2018 Toddle About
11:00-12:00TH at MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA. 01908 676900; For 0 - 4s, £1 per person (drop in). Explore the art in fun, multi-sensory sessions.
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.
New Bradwell
Milton Keynes Dance Centre
Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 15m - 21/2yrs, £4 per session (please book). Lollipops: 10:15-11:00T; For 21/2 4s, £5 per session (please book). 4 The Next Step: 15:45-16:30T; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book). Ballet: 16:30-17:15T; For 3 - 6s, (please book).. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.
The Windmill Children’s Centre
Furzton
10:00-11:40T at The Sunshine Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 0844 822 1158; For 3m - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions.
Start The Art Parent & Toddler Sessions
Bumps, Babies, Crawlers & Walkers: 10:00-11:00TH; For bump - 0s, (drop in). Upto 18mths. Sensory Room: 12:00-16:00TH; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (please book). Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h, Various times please call for more info. at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473.
Newport Pagnell
Storybook Cafe
10:00-11:00T at Green Park School, Green Park Drive MK16 0NH. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Booking req’d.
Child Health Clinic
13:00-14:45TH at Lovett Hall, Silver Street MK16 0EJ. Health Visitors: 01908 619909; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Old Stratford
Old Stratford Baby & Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at Old Stratford Community Centre, Deanshanger Road MK19 6NL. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in).
Olney
Stay & Play
13:00-14:00T at Woodlands Children’s Centre at Olney Library MK46 4EF. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
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.
Shenley
Rugbytots Milton Keynes
14:15-14:45T at Medbourne Pavilion, Pascal Drive MK5 6LS. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 3s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.
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Stantonbury
SwimKidz Swimming Lessons
Baby Clinic
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.
Stony Stratford
13:15-14:45T at Emmanuel Hall, 108a Church Street, Wolverton MK12 5JW. 01908 415978; For bump - 4s, FREE (drop in). Find us on the right hand side down the alley between 108-110 Church Street.
9:30-11:15TH at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Reach area only.2nd and 4th Tuesday. Check group is on.
Wolverton Tuesday Toddler Group
Little Fishes
9:30-11:30T at Stony Stratford Methodist Church, Silver Street MK11 1JS. For 0 4s, £2 per family (drop in). All welcome, friendly group.
Stowe
National Trust Stowe
Family Explorers Stowe: 10:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE. Free activity (normal admissions apply). Toddler Tuesday Stowe: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of mth. at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156.
Wolverton
Water Babies Swimming Classes
9:00-11:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
10:00-11:00T at The Old Bath House, 205 Stratford Rd MK12 5RL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.
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Wednesday Aspley Guise
Cha Char Chimps Show
10:00-11:00T at Aspley Guise Hall, 9 Woburn Lane MK17 8JS. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps. com for holidays.
ReNew Mums Postnatal Pilates
19:40-20:40TH at Enliven Health Ltd, Unit 3, 5 West Hill MK17 8DP. 0844 884 5424; For mumss, £12 per session (please book). £12 payg or £55 for 6 classes.
Bletchley
Bletchley Swim School
10:00-18:30TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+, call centre to check times of classes.
Stay and Play & 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). Donations welcome. Call to check running.
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Water Babies Swimming Classes
11:15-13:45T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Bradwell
Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group
13:15-14:45T at Bradwell Memorial Hall, Vicarage Road MK13 9AG. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 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, FREE (drop in). Last admission 2:20pm.
Conniburrow Messy Play
13:00-14:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, £1 (donation). Reach area only.
Fishermead
Family Health Drop-In
9:30-10:45TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Get advice from the H/V.Reach area Only.
Fullers Slade
Stay & Play with Stories, Songs & Rhymes
9:30-11:00TH at The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Cluster Area Only.
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Furzton
Two Mile Ash
12:00-15:00T at Furzton Community Centre, 1 Blackmore Gate MK4 1DS. 01908 502877; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child.
9:00-9:45T at The Robins Children’s Centre, Ashbrook School, The High Street MK8 8NA. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Two Mile Ash & Great Holm families only.
South Furzton Mums & Tots
Songs and Rhymes
Giffard Park
Story & Song Time
9:15-10:00T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Giffard Park Primary School, Broadway Ave MK14 5QN. 01908 317863; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Great Linford
RAD Pre-Primary Ballet
16:15-17:00T at CentreStage Theatre School, Memorial Hall, Marsh Drive MK14 5AX. 01908 242649; For 4 - 5s, £4.75 per child (please book).
Woburn Sands
Baby Sensory Classes
Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers. Each structered session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional development through the use of music, intruments and stories.
Heelands
The Little Turtle Swim Company
9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.
Classes in Stony Stratford, Loughton Lodge, Kents Hill, Buckingham, Winslow & Tingewick.
Book your little one’s Birthday Party with us! For more information contact Leena Thakker leenathakker@musicalminis.co.uk Tel: 01296 738652
Milton Keynes Central
Start The Art Parent & Toddler Sessions
11:00-12:00TH at MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA. 01908 676900; For 0 - 4s, £1 per person (drop in). Explore the joys of art in fun, multi-sensory sessions.
Neath Hill
Baby Clinic
9:30-11:00TH at Neath Hill Medical Centre, 1 Tower Crescent MK14 6JY. 01908 227925; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).
New Bradwell
Sensory Room
15:00-16:00TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (please book). Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h, Various times please call for more info.
Competition Dancing Class
17:15-18:15T at Milton Keynes Dance Centre, 132 Newport Road MK13 0AA. 01908 227772; For 4 - 6s, £5 per session (please book).
Newport Pagnell
Cha Char Chimps
10:00-11:00T at United Reformed Church, High Street MK16 8AB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps. com for holidays.
Baby Sensory
10:00-14:00TH at North Crawley Institute, High Street, North Crawley MK16. 07473 944053; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13months.Call for class times.
Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre
Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Bumps & Babies: 13:30-14:45T; For 0s, £1 per family (please book). Call to book. Upto 12mnth. at Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135.
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Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
10:00-11:00T at Longueville Hall, Whaddon Road MK17 0AT. 07736 449746; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps. com for holidays.
Olney
Bumps & Babies
9:30-10:30T at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre at Olney Library MK46 4EF. 01908 217135; For 0s, (drop in).
Oxley Park Stay and Play
9:30-11:00TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Shenley Brook End
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 Music Bugs
10:00-11:45TH at Methodist Church, Silver Street MK11 1JS. 0844 822 1158; For 0 4s, (please book).
Stowe
National Trust Stowe
Family Explorers Stowe: 10:00-16:00TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE. Free activity (normal admissions apply). Wild Wednesdays Stowe: 10:30-12:00H; For 3 - 12s, FREE (please book). Free activity (normal admissions apply). at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156.
10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13mths, various times, call to check.
Wolverton
Story and Song Time
10:00-11:00T at The Windmill Children’s Centre at Wyvern School, Aylesbury Street MK12 5HU. 01908 312473; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book).
Thursday Bletchley
Thomas Tots
9:00-10:45T at St Thomas Aquinas School, St Mary’s Avenue MK3 5DT. 01908 373977; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session. Snack,songs & rhymes. Refreshments for all.
Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School
9:00-18:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+,call centre to check times of classes.
Creative Play
13:15-14:45T at The Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Reach area only.Donations welcome.
Bradville
Stay and Play
10:00-11:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 07860 041534; For 18m - 5s, £1 per session (please book). Reach area only. Text to book by the Tuesday.
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.
Conniburrow
Bumps and Babes
10:00-11:30TH at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575; For bump - 0s, £1 (donation). £1.00 suggested donation. Reach Area Only. Under 12 mths.
Eaglestone
The Little Turtle Swim Company
9:30-12:30TH at MK Hospital Hydro Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.
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Fishermead
Oakgrove
13:00-14:00TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LA. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Call centre to check group running before attending.
10:15-12:00T at Oakgrove Leisure Centre, Brickhill Street MK10 9JQ. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 2s, (please book). 10.15am: 1224mths & 11.15am: 0-12mths.
Messy Play
Fullers Slade
The Rowans Family Centre
Baby clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month. Bumps & Babes: 13:15-14:30TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (donation). Babies under 12 months.Cluster Area Only. at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoot MK11 2BD. 01908 565852.
Baby College
Swimming classes for bumps, babies and beyond across North Bucks
Furzton
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Story and Rhyme Time
10:30-11:30TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre @, Watling Vale Medical Centre, Burchard Crescent MK5 6EY. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Text Fri mornings to book. Location varies between Watling Vale Med Centre & White House Primary.
Tel: 01908 520528 | 07544 555028 All Instructors are fully DBS checked
Sunshine Children’s Centre
Stantonbury
Bumps and Babies
Baby Sensory
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Milton Keynes Dance Centre
Stay & Play
14:00-15:00T at Woodlands Sure Start Children Centre, Long Street Road MK19 7BL. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Heelands
The Little Turtle Swim Company
9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+. Bumps and Babes: 10:30-11:45TH; For bump - 0s, (donation). Reach area only. Baby Clinic: 14:00-15:15TH; For 0s, (drop in). 1st Thurs of mth. at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758.
Kents Hill
10:00-10:45T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 0844 822 1158; For 3m - 4s. Fun music sessions.
Kingston
Kingston Children’s Hour
10:00-11:00T at Kingston Library, 11 Winchester Circle MK10 0BA. 01908 282720; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in).
Milton Keynes Central
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.
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13:30-14:45T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For bump - 12mths, (drop in). Reach area only. Check group is on before attending.
FRENAEPPY
10:00-15:30TH at Furzton Church Hall (Ridgeway Community Centre), Dulverton Drive MK4 1NA. 07473 944053; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13months.Call for class times.
Music Bugs
Church Mice
Shelney Church End
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Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 2s. 2nd & 4th Thursday. Bumps & Babies (Sunshine): 10:30-11:45T; For 0s, (please book). Please call to book. non walkers. at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566.
The Robins Children’s Centre
Olney
10:30-11:30T at St Peter’s & St Paul’s Church, Church Street MK46 4AD. 01234 712772; For 0 - 5s, FREE (donation). Friendly group with Christian theme.
Baby Boppers: 9:30-10:15T; For 1 - 2s, £4 per session (please book). 15mths-2.5yrs. Lollipops: 10:15-11:00T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Ages 2½ - 4 years. Freestyle: 16:15-17:00T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Saturday: 9.15 & 11.30am. 4 - 6 yrs. Ballet: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 5s, (please book). 3-6 yrs. Class age & times vary, check website to confirm. Rock and Roll: 17:00-17:30T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). 4 - 6 years. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.
The Windmill Children’s Centre
Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30TH; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Cluster Area Only.18 months - 5yrs.Call to book place. Sensory Room: 12:00-16:00TH; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (please book). Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h, Various times please call for more info. at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473.
Stony Stratford Musical Minis
9:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.
TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking
TinyTalk Toddler Talking: 10:00-11:00T; For 1 - 4s, £6.50 per session (please book). Starting after Easter 2018. TinyTalk Baby Signing: 11:15-12:15T; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per session (please book). Starting after Easter 2018. at Stony Stratford Methodist Church, Silver Street MK11 1JS. 07703 004503.
Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes for Under 5s
11:00-11:30T at Stony Stratford Library, 5-7 Church Street MK11 1BD. 01908 562562; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donations Welcome.
Stowe
Family Explorers Stowe
10:00-16:00TH at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156; For 1 - 5s, FREE. Free activity (normal admissions apply).
Newport Pagnell
Wolverton
10:00-11:15T at Tickford Meadow Children’s Centre, Thames Drive MK16 9DS. 01908 217135; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Every fortnight. Call to book.
9:00-11:30T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.
Butterflies
Music Bugs
10:00-12:45TH at Portfield Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Avenue MK16 8SB. 0844 822 1158; For 3mths - 4s, (please book). Fun music sessions.
In the Water
Music & Singing
Physical Fun
SwimKidz Swimming Lessons
Water Babies Swimming Classes
14:00-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
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Little Turtle Swim Company
Learn to Swim Bletchley
Baby Clinic
9:30-11:15TH at The Saplings Children’s Centre,Company Queensway With the Little Turtle Swim MK2 2HB. 01908 378123; For 0 12mths, FREE (drop in).
We absolutely love swimming at the Little Turtle Swim Noah’s Ark Baby & Toddler Company, and we also love to have lots of fun.
Telephone: 01908 543384 Email: Zara@LittleTurtleSwimCompany.co.uk
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9:45-11:30T at Whaddon Way
By helping you and your child share Church Centre, Beaverbrook Court enjoyment and excitement in the MK3 7JS. 01908 372072; For 0 - 4s, pool, we build their confidence and £1.50 per family (drop in). Lots of create a solid foundation for their fun activities & snack. development in the water. This makes the process of learning to Group Baby swim light-hearted and effective, 10:00-11:00T at Daisy Chain so progression to independent Children’s Centre at Bletchley swimming can emerge in a Youth naturalCentre, Abbeys Primary and relaxed environment. School MK3 6PS. 01908 641454;
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Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
16:00-18:00T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Swimkidz offer classes for bumps, babes and beyond.
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Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School
Baby College
Bradville
Messy Play
10:00-11:00T at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Once a month,call centre to confirm dates.
Brooklands
Cha Char Chimps
www.LittleTurtleSwimCompany.co.uk
Great Linford Baby Sensory
10:00-14:00TH at Great Linford Memorial Hall, Marsh Drive, Great Linford Village MK14 5AX. 07473 944053; For 0 - 1s, (please book). For babies 0-13months.Call for class times.
Heelands
The Little Turtle Swim Company
9:00-16:00T at Novotel Hotel, Heelands MK13 7RA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £11 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.
Stay & Play
10:00-11:00T at Brooklands Community Centre, Brooklands Pavilion, Countess Way MK10 7HN. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.
10:00-11:30TH at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation). Reach area only.
Eaglestone
Kents Hill
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+.
Grange Farm
Seedlings Stay & Play
10:00-11:30TH at Seedlings Children’s Centre, Singleton Drive MK8 0PZ. 01908 503736/07860 041571; For 1 - 5s, £1 per family (please book). Runs every other Friday, call centre to check dates & book.
New City Playtime
9:30-11:00T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 07791 674808; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Toys,crafts,story,songs & snack.
Knowlhill
Kidslingo Fun Spanish for Kids
13:30-14:10T at 360 Play, 27 Roebuck Way MK5 8HL. 07988 599886; For 0 - 4s, £5 per child (please book).
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).
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Stay & Play
9:30-10:45T at Oakgrove Primary School, Centurer Gate MK10 9JQ. 01908 240556; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (please book).
Music Bugs
Our lessons are tailor-made11:00-14:00T to your at DW Sports, child and the group they swim with Way West MK1 1ST. Stadium – these bespoke lessons make Little 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per Turtle sessions special & unique... class (book by 10-week term). Fun, just like your child. action packed, progressive swim
13:45-14:30T at Saplings Children’s Centre, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2GB. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0-9m, (please book).
Middleton
10:00-11:45T at Central Milton Keynes, Children’s Library, Saxon Gate MK9 3HL. 0844 822 1158; For 3mths - 4s. Fun music sessions.
Classes
£5.60 per class (book by 10-week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+,call centre to check times of classes.
Musical Minis
10:00-10:45T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £5 per class (please book). Free Trial session - quote ‘Toddle About’.
Milton Keynes Central
You will be able to play together, Voluntary Contributions. bond together and relax together – all while learning a vital lifeWater skill. Babies Swimming
For more information 12:00-18:00TH at Bletchley please contact Zara on Leisure Centre, Princes 07958 791872 or visit our website at: Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, www.LittleTurtleSwimCompany.co.uk
Loughton Lodge
Rugbytots MK
10:00-11:25TH at Heron’s Lodge, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.
New Bradwell
Sensory Room
11:00-15:00TH at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 2s, £1 per session (please book). Come & enjoy our sensory room. £1 p/h, Various times please call for more info.
Newport Pagnell
Stories, Songs and Rhymetime
11:00-11:30T at Newport Pagnell Library, St John Street MK16 8HQ. 01908 610933; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donations appreciated.
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.
Oxley Park Stay and Play
9:30-11:00TH at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Shenley Brook End
Little Kickers Football Classes
10:15-11:00TH at The Oak Tree Centre, Wallinger Drive MK5 7GZ. 07490 262462; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes.
Baby College
10:15-12:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7FQ. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 - 3s, (please book). 10.15am: 12-36mths & 11.15am: 0-12mths.
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Stowe
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show!
10:00-16:00TH at National Trust, Stowe MK18 5EQ. 01280 817156; For 1 - 5s, FREE. Free activity (normal admissions apply).
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9:30-10:15T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at Willen Pimary School, Beaufort Drive MK15 9HN. 01908 317863; For 18mths - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only. Time subject to change, call centre to confirm.
Woburn Mother and Toddler Group
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
9:30-11:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. Weekly in Wolverton, Newton Longville, Broughton, Woburn, 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by Shenley Brook End, Old Stratford, Bletchley & Aylesbury. 10-week term). Swimkidz offer www.ccchimps.com | www.fb.com/ccchimps classes for bumps, babes and Award-winning musical fun - it’s a party every week! beyond.
Family Explorers Stowe
9:45-11:30T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per child (drop in). £2.50 per child (+1),£1 per child (under 1) 50p additional child.
Woburn Sands
Baby Sensory Classes
10:00-14:00TH at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Aspley Hill MK17 8NN. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 13mths, (please book). Various times, call to check.
Wolverton
NCT Bumps & Babies
10:00-11:30T at King’s Community Centre, Creed Street MK12 5LY. For bump - 1s, £1.50 per session (drop in).
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TRY RUGBYTOTS Our dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment. For more details, just call or email.
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SwimKidz Swimming Lessons
13:30-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £12 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.
Milton Keynes Dance Centre
Freestyle: 9:15-12:15T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Saturday: 9.15 & 11.30am. 4 - 6 yrs. Rock and Roll: 10:00-10:45T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). 4 - 6 years. Lollipops: 10:45-11:30T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Ages 2½ - 4 years. Competition Dancing Class: 12:15-13:00T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Ages 4 - 6 years. Ballroom & Latin American: 13:30-14:15T; For 5s, £5 per session (please book). From 5 years. at 132 Newport Road, New Bradwell MK13 0AA. 01908 227772.
Newport Pagnell
Milton Keynes Dance Centre
Lollipops: 9:00-9:45T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Ages 2½ - 4yrs. Freestyle: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). 4 - 6 years. at Cedars Primary School, Bury Street MK16 0DT. 01908 227772.
Old Stratford
Milton Keynes Dance Centre
Lollipops: 10:30-11:15T; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Ages The world’s favourite rugby play programme 2½ - 4 years. Freestyle: 11:15-12:00T; For 4 5s, £5 per session (please book). Brooklands 4 - 6 years. at Old Stratford Community Hall, Little Kickers Football Classes Wolverton Stories, Songs and Deanshanger Road MK19 6NL. 01908 9:15-11:00TH at Brooklands Sports Rhymetimes for Under 5s 227772. Pavilion, Countess Way. 07490 262462; 14:00-14:30T at Wolverton Library, Town For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football Hall MK12 5LY. 01908 312812; For 0 - 4s, classes from 18 months - 7 yrs. Olney FREE (drop in). Donations welcome. Story Time at Olney Library Kents Hill 10:30-11:00T at Olney Library, High Street MK46 4EF. 01234 711474; For 0 - 5s, FREE DadTime (drop in). Dates: 27/1 & 24/2. 10:00-12:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Lego & Duplo Club 07887 756651; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Bletchley 10:30-11:30T at Olney Library, High Street 3rd Sat of month. MK46 4EF. 01234 711474; For 0 - 5s, FREE Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim (drop in). 1st Sat of month. School Middleton 7:00-12:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Little Kickers Football Classes Shenley Brook End Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; 8:30-12:15TH at Oakgrove School (Dining For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10Rugbytots Classes Hall), Brickhill Street MK10 9JQ. 07490 week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 8:25-12:05TH at Shenley Brook End 262462; For 18mths - 7s, (book by term). mths+,call centre to check times of classes. School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: Fun football classes. 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per class Swimkidz Swimming Lessons (book by term). Call to book free taster Milton Keynes Central 12:30-15:30T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove session. Milton Keynes Central Library MK2 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £12 Stories, Songs & Rhymetimes for Under per class (book by 10-week term). Swim Stantonbury 2s: 10:00-10:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs. Rugbytots Classes Sessions: 13/1, 10/2, 10/3 & 6/4. 8:25-12:00TH at Stantonbury Leisure Stories, Songs and Rhymetimes: 11:00Bradville Centre, Stantonbury Campus MK14 6BN. 11:30TH; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Little Kickers Football Classes Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per Donations welcome. 8:30-11:15TH at Stanton School, Fairfax child (book by term). Call to book free at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury MK13 7BE. 07490 262462; For 18mths - 7s, taster session. Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088. (book by term). Fun football classes. rugbytots.co.uk
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Wolverton
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.
Who Let The Dad’s Out
10:00-12:00TH at Bushfield School, Moon Street MK12 5JG. 01908 319719; For 0-5s & their dads, £2 per family (donation). 1st Sat of month.
Broughton
Rugbytots Classes
Sunday
8:30-12:00TH at Brooklands Farm School, 152 Fen Street MK10 7EU. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per child (please book). Call to book free taster session.
Bletchley
Bletchley Leisure Centre Swim School
9:00-13:00TH at Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way MK2 2HQ. 01908 377251; For 0 - 5s, £5.60 per class (book by 10week term). 30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+,call centre to check times of classes.
Shenley Brook End
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
10:00-11:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).
Wolverton
Water Babies Swimming Classes
15:00-18:00T at Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Rugbytots Classes
8:35-12:10TH at Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove MK5 7ZT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per class (book by term). Call to book free taster session.
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Child Health Clinic
14:00-14:45TH at Buckingham Children’s Centre @, Buckingham Hospital MK18 1NU. 01280 821467; For 0 - 3mths, FREE (drop in).
Aston Clinton
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
10:00-10:45T at Aston Clinton park, London Road HP22 5JL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.
Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets
Aylesbury
Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre
Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today
Haddenham
Baby Explorer
Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech
10:30-12:00TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 12mths, FREE (drop in).
Ivinghoe
Ragdollyannas Grandparents Group: 9:30For classes in Aylesbury & Buckingham 13:45-14:30T at Ivinghoe and 11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family Call Helen Brawn on 07906055591 or Pitstone’s Children’s Centre, (drop in). email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk Behind Brookmead School LU7 Baby Time: 12:30-13:30TH; For 9EX. 01296 662363; For 0 - 5s, £4 0-12ms, £1 per family (drop in). Elmhurst Early Years per child (drop in). Up to date timetable at at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s My First Playtime: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 www.bucksfamilyinfo.org. Centre, Broughton Infant School HP20 1s, £1 (drop in). From 0 to crawling. 1NX. 01296 423542. Child Health Clinic: 13:30-15:00TH; For Padbury 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Little Angels Busy Fingers at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst 9:45-11:15TH at The Church on Fairford 13:30-14:45T at Padbury Preschool, Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618. Leys, Hampden Square HP19 7HT. 01296 Winslow Road MK18 2AP. 01280 815158; 488197; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per session For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Bereavement Support (donation). Baby room,crafts,role 14:00-16:00T at Oakfield and Bedgrove play,story & songs. Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre, Narberth Drive HP21 1NX. 01296 423542; For mums - dadss, Advice Time @ More Cafe Steeple Claydon Toddler Group (please book). 1st & 3rd Mon of month,by 10:00-11:00TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove 10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village app only. Please call to book. Children’s Centre, at More Cafe HP20 Hall, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. For 0 - 4s, 1NG. 01296 423542; FREE (please book). £0.50 per family (drop in). Arts,crafts,story Appointment only, call to book. time,song time & more. Brill Child Health Clinic
Health Clinic & Family Support Drop-in
10:00-11:30TH at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
11:00-12:15TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre at Brill Surgery HP18 9SA. 07867 553378; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
Water Babies Swimming Classes
10:00-13:15T at Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square HP19 9AD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
11:00-12:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational lessons.
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Buckingham
9:15-10:45T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Musical Minis
10:00 & 11:00T at The Buckingham Athletic and Sports Social Club, Stratford Road MK18 1NY. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book).
Tring
Toddler Time
14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Waddesdon
Mini Memories
11:00-12:30TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Starts 22nd Jan 2018.0-12mths only.
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Wendover
Steeple Claydon
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Musical Minis
11:30-12:15T at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre, Steeple Claydon School, Meadoway MK18 2PA. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 3s, £5 per session (please book).
9:00-11:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Stoke Mandeville
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
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.
10:30-11:30T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07825 002001; For 0 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Sunday Class last Sun of month.Check ccchimps. com for hols.
Winslow
PACEY Childminding Group
Make Music
9:30-11:00T at The Winslow Centre, Thomas Freemantle School MK18 3DL. 01296 738510; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). Fortnightly,call for dates.
11:00-11:45TH at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, Bucks Sports & Social Club HP21 9DR. 01296 334562; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).
Tring
Tuesday
Toddler Time
Aylesbury
14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
9:30-11:30T at Quarrendon & Meadowcroft Community Centre, Meadowcroft HP19 9HH. 01296 330299; For 0 - 3s, £2 per session (drop in).
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Quarrendon Quackers Toddler Group
Wendover
10:00-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Play and Learn RAF Halton
9:30-11:00TH at Wendover Children’s Centre at RAF Halton HP22 5PG. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For RAF Families only. Invite only.
Baby Time
Tuesday Tots @ Granville Street
9:45-11:15T at Granville Street Church HP20 2JR. 01296 334154; For 0 - 4s, £1 per session (drop in). Friendly group.Free play,songs & Bible stories.
Bearbrook Early Years
Panda Support Group: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Runs fortnightly, call centre to check dates. Child Health Clinic: 13:00-14:30TH; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). 0 - start of walking. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618.
Grandparents Group
Water Babies Swimming Classes
9:30-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Musical Minis
9:30 & 10:30T at Tingewick Village Hall, Main St MK18 4NN. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Free trials available. 10:00-14:00TH at Lace Hill Community Centre, Catch Pin Street MK18 7RR. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 10am (0-13mths),11.30am (0-6mths) & 13.00pm (6-13mths).
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
Child Health Clinic
10:00-12:00T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 10s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons.
10:00-11:15TH at Buckingham Children’s Centre @, Buckingham Hospital MK18 1NU. 01280 821467; For 3m - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Bounce & Rhyme Aylesbury Lending Library
10:30-11:00T at Walton Street HP20 1UU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
11:00-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays
Buckingham
Baby Sensory Classes
10:00-11:45TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). 50p donation welcome.Check with centre for dates.
Water Babies Swimming Classes
13:30-14:30TH at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). 0 - 12 Months.
Baby College
11:15-12:00T at The Centre, Verney Close MK18 1JP. Kate: 07976 484 212; For 0 12m, (please book). Infant PLUS Class.
Haddenham
Wing
Play & Grow and Childminding Group
10:00-11:30T at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).
Wingrave
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
10:00-12:00T at Wingrave Community Centre, Church Street HP22 4PE. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £7 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Winslow
Winslow Baby and Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmfields Gate MK18 3JA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). First session free,(under 6 months free).
TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking
TinyTalk Toddler Talking: 10:00-11:00T; For 1 - 4s, £6.50 per session (please book). TinyTalk Baby Signing: 11:15-12:15T; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per session (please book). at The Winslow Centre, Park Road MK18 3DN. 07703 004503.
Child Health Clinic
10:00-11:15TH at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre @, Winslow Public Hall MK18. 01296 738510; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Storytime
14:30-15:00TH at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
In the Water
Music & Singing
Physical Fun
Arts & Crafts
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Wednesday
Wendover
Wendover Children’s Centre
Parent Craft: 9:30-11:30T; For bump, FREE (drop in). Early Years Short Breaks Service: 13:30-16:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143.
Aylesbury Playtime
9:30-11:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with centre holiday times.
Winslow
Southcourt Children’s Centre
Aylesbury Multiples Group: 9:3011:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 2nd & 4th Weds of month. Language for Littl’uns: 10:0012:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book). 3rd Weds of month. Invite only. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.
Development Matters
10:00-11:30TH at Oakfield and Bedgrove Children’s Centre, Narbeth Drive HP20 1NX. 01296 423542; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Dress for mess!
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
10:30-11:30T at The Stone Village Hall, 50 Oxford Road HP17 8PB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps. com for holidays.
Water Babies Swimming Classes
12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre
Child Health Clinic: 14:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Babytime: 14:00-15:15TH; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). 0 - 12months. at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, Walton Court Community Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 487855.
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
Musical Minis
9:45-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmsfield Gate. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Classes at 9:45 & 10:45am.
Musical Minis
13:30-14:15T at Charndon Village Hall, Main Street OX27 0BL. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).
Haddenham
Haddenham Children’s Centre
Childminders Drop-in: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 10/1, 7/2 & 7/3. Play & Learn: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 17/1, 21/2 & 15/3. Postnatal Group: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). Child Health Clinic & Play Group: 13:3015:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Last entry 2.45pm. at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.
Bumps and Babes
Sing & Sign Baby Signing
10:00-12:15T at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road OX9 3AJ. For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 10am (birth - 6/7mths) 11.15am (6mths - 14mths).
Tring
Toddler Time
14:00-15:30TH at St James Church, Aylesbury Road HP22 5DG. 01296 483003; For 0 - 5s, (donation). 1st 3rd & 5th Wednesday of month.
14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Buckingham
Waddesdon and Whitchurch Sure Start Children’s Centre
Musical Minis
Bounce & Rhyme
10:30-11:00T at Buckingham Library, Verney Close MK18 1JP. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
40 Jan - Mar 2018 Toddle About
9:30-11:15T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Sparkles - speech therapy for children with Down’s syndrome
10:00-13:00T at Berryfields Children’s Centre, Berryfields Primary School HP18 0WS. For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). From sitting to school age. Appointment only.
Child Health Clinic
Steeple Claydon
Thame
10:00-10:45T at PK Kids Zone, Riverside Works MK18 1EL. Leena: 01296 738652; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (please book).
Childminders Group
10:00-11:30T at Church of the Holy Spirit, Church Hall, 71a Camborne Avenue HP21 7UE. 01296 394759; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
NCT Bumps, Babies & Bigger Ones
Bierton
Playtime
9:00-10:30TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bring a healthy snack.
Bounce and Rhyme Session
11:00-11:30TH at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Check group on before attending.
10:00-11:30TH at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre, Steeple Claydon School MK18 2PA. 01280 821467; For 0s, £1 per family (drop in). Under 12 months.
St James the Great Church Parent & Toddler Group
Aylesbury
10:00-11:15TH at Bedgrove Surgery, Brentwood Way HP21 7TL. 01296 423542; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Long Crendon
15:00-17:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs. 15:00-17:00TH at St James the Great Church, Aylesbury Road HP22 5ED. 01296 326060; For 0 - 5s. 1st & 3rd Weds,email for dates.
Thursday
Charndon
Waddesdon
Stay and Play: 9:15-10:45T; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Child Health Clinic: 13:45-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion HP18 0LX. 01296 655218.
Fishes Toddler Group
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
10:00-12:00T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.
Berryfields Parent & Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at Berryfields CE Primary School, John Fitzjohn Avenue HP18 OFG. For 0 - 5s, £2 (drop in). A parent & toddler group with toys & singing.
Lighthouse Toddler Group
10:30-11:45T at Walton Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Walton Street HP21 7QX. 01296 398110; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Have fun praising God & learning about Jesus.
Water Babies Swimming Classes
12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Buckingham
Water Babies Swimming Classes
10:00-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
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Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
10:00-13:00T at Lace Hill Community Centre, Catchpin Street MK18 7RR. 07906 055591; For 0 - 3s, £7 per class (please book). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Wingrave
10:00-13:45TH at Wingrave Community Centre, Church St HP22 2PE. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.
Haddenham
Ivinghoe
Child Health Clinic: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). Closed on bank holidays. Little Learners: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £1 per child (drop in). Birth to walking. Upto date timetable at www. bucksfamilyinfo.org. at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at, Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363.
Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group
10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village Hall, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Arts,crafts,story time,song time & more.
Stoke Mandeville
Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes
9:30-12:30T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £7 per class. Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!
Tilsworth nr Leighton Buzzard Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
10:00-11:00T at Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall, Stanbridge Road LU7 9PN. 07811 797890; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.
Tring
Toddler Time
Advice Time: 9:30-10:30TH, FREE (please book). By app only, please call to book. Development Matters: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Dress for Mess. Only for catchment areas,call to check these. Rainbows: 13:30-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). For children with additional needs. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855. 9:30-10:00T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Haddenham Library, Churchway HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Water Babies Swimming Classes
12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
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
Wing
TinyTalk Toddlers Talking: 10:00-11:00T; For 1 - 4s, £6.50 per session (please book). TinyTalk Baby Signing: 11:15-12:15T; For 0 - 1s, £6.50 per session (please book). at The Centre, Verney Close MK18 1JP. 07703 004503.
Primary Ballet
16:00-16:45T at Padbury Village Hall, Main Street MK18 2AP. Rebecca: 07572 156980; For 4 - 5s, £3 per class.
Haddenham
Long Crendon
10:00-11:15TH at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Upto date timetable at www. bucksfamilyinfo.org.
Tring
Toddler Time
14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Wendover
Water Babies Swimming Classes
9:30-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Child Health Clinic
9:30-11:30TH at Wendover Children’s Centre at Wendover Health Centre HP22 6LD. 01296 621143; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
13:30-14:30TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 18mths - 3s, FREE (please book). For children with speech & language difficulties.
9:30-10:15T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 5s, £5 per child (drop in).
10:00-11:30T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).
Stewkley Baby & Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at Village Hall, High Street North, LU7 0EW. 07743 254987; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per child (drop in).
Buckingham
TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking
HappyBeeps
Play and Learn
Stewkley
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.
13:00-14:30TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at Buckingham Park Community Centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).
Waddesdon
Child Health Clinic: 11:00-12:15TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Little Talkers: 14:00-15:00TH; For 1 - 3s, FREE (please book). For 18mths to 3yrs, for concerns with child’s speech & language. at Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre MK18 2PA. 01296 738510.
Breastfeeding Drop In
12:30-14:00T at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 383207; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).
Buckingham Park Health Clinic
14:30-17:00T at The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman Street HP23 6AP. 0207 942 6163; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
KEY: T: Term Time H: Holidays
Weeniebeans Soft Playroom & Coffee Shop
Bounce & Rhyme
Steeple Claydon
Child Health Clinic
Aylesbury
Southcourt Children’s Centre
Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre
10:00-11:00T at Newton Leys Community Centre, St Helens Avenue MK3 5FJ. 07736 449746; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.
Steeple Claydon Children’s Centre
9:30-11:30T at Fairford Leys Community Centre, Hampden Square HP19 7HT. 07796683206 / 07957789841; For 0 - 3s, (drop in). Cost: £1.50: 0-1yr, £2.50: 1-2yr & £3.50: 2-3yr, sibling discounts avail, pls ask on admission.
Hunca Munca
9:30-11:30T at St Mary’s Centre, Station Rd HP17 8AJ. Zsofia: 07964 744381; For 0 - 4s, £2 per session (drop in). £2 per child,£2.50 2 or more.1st sess free.
Cha Char Chimps
Steeple Claydon
Friday
LAAC Carers Group
9:30-13:00TH at Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Library, Churchway HP17 8EE. 07867 553378; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Invite only.Dates: 18/1, 25/1, 1/2, 8/2, 22/2, 1/3, 8/3, 15/3, 22/3 & 29/3.
Newton Leys
Baby Sensory Classes
PJ Friday
17:30-18:00TH at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Last Fri of month. Check on before attending.
In the Water
Music & Singing
Physical Fun
Little Talkers
Wing
Little Learners
10:00-11:30T at Wing Children’s Centre at, Overstone School, Church Street LU7 0NY. 01296 681163; For 0 - 1s, £1 per family (drop in). Birth to walking. Upto date timetable at www.bucksfamilyinfo.org.
Winslow
Winslow Baby and Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmfields Gate MK18 3JA. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). First session free,(under 6 months free).
Saturday Aylesbury
Little Kickers Football Classes
8:45-12:00TH at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18mths - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.
Arts & Crafts
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Who Let The Dads Out?
9:30-11:00TH at Granville Street Church, Granville Street HP20 2JR. 01296 334154; For 0 - 10s, £1 (donation). Dads group 1st Sat of mth.
Water Babies Swimming Classes
13:00-16:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Buckingham
Rugbytots Classes
Hazeley
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Performing Arts Juniors
9:30-15:00T at CentreStage Theatre School, Hazeley Academy, Emperor Drive MK8 0PT. 01908 242649; For 4 - 6s, £12 per class (please book).
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
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
8:35-12:10TH at Buckingham Primary School, Foscott Way MK18 1TT. Shauna: 0345 313 6712; For 2 - 7s, £7 per class (book by term). Call to book your free taster session.
9:00-12:00T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Haddenham
9:30-11:00TH at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 01296 621143; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Dates: 20/1, 17/2 & 17/3.
Haddenham Children’s Centre
Dad’s Breakfast: 9:30-11:00TH; For 1 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Dates: 13/1, 10/2 & 10/3. Lego Club & Craft Club: 10:30-12:00T; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. 07867 553378.
8:30-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £16 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Daddy Cool
Sunday Aylesbury
Little Kickers Football Classes
9:00-13:45T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £12 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.
Stoke Mandeville
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
10:30-11:30T at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale Road HP22 5UJ. 07825 002001; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Sunday Class last Sun of month.Check ccchimps.com for hols.
Wendover
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
8:30-12:00T at Wharf Road HP22 6HF. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.
8:15-10:40TH at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Somerville Way, off Fowler Road HP19 7QT. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 18m - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.
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Classes in High Wycombe
Play and Learn
9:30-11:00TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Pre-School Swimming Lessons
10:00-16:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim Way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre or email chilternpools@gll.org to book.
Drama:
Weds: Hazlemere 10.00am
Music:
Tues: Amersham 9.45am & 10.45am Thurs: Penn 9.45am
Sing & Sign Baby Signing
Water Babies Swimming Classes
11:30-13:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Baby signing:
Tues: Beaconsfield 1.45pm Thurs: Penn 10.30am
Parties:
Pick your theme and duration to suit your child and your budget
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Kiddleydivey
14:00-14:30T at Beaconsfiled Guide Headquarters, 35 Malthouse Square HP9 2LG. 07740 679054; For 6mths - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Free Trial available.
Chesham
Childminders Group
9:15-10:45T at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 1st Mon of month.
42 Jan - Mar 2018 Toddle About
9:55-11:25T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
High Wycombe
Bumps, Babies & Beyond
9:30-11:30T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. For 0 - 4s, £1 (drop in).
Bumps, Babies & Beyond
9:30-11:30T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. For bump 4s, £1 per family (donation).
Beaconsfield
10:00-12:15T at Holtspur Youth Club, Holtspur Way HP9 1DX. For 0 - 1s, £6 (book by 10-week term). 10am (birth - 6/7 mths) 11.15am (6 - 14 mths).
Hazlemere
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Trinity Tots
10:00-11:30T at Trinity Church Hall, Red Lion Street HP5 1EZ. 01494 463113; For 0 - 3s, £1.20 per child (drop in).
Urchins
10:00-11:30T at United Reformed Church (URC) Hall, The Broadway HP5 1BX. 01494 776014; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). All welcome.
Stay and Play
13:30-15:00T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
Messy Play
13:30-15:00TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Call to check group running before attending.
Little Fish
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.
Holmer Green
Tiddlywinks
13:30-15:00T at Christ Church Centre, Featherbed Lane HP15 6XQ. 01494715195; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family.
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Marlow
Tiddlywinks
8:45-11:30T at Marlow Methodist Church, Spittal Street SL7 3HJ. 07799 854 535; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Preschool children & their grown-ups.
Monks Risborough
Chesham
Bounce & Rhyme
ENJOY COOKING AND EXPLORING NATURE
10:00-10:30TH at Chesham Library, Elgiva Lane HP5 2JD. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with library session is on.
Pre-school classes in Beaconsfield with nature-themed cookery AND outdoor activities.
Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show
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.
Contact Susan: 07931 979 470 or susan@blossomingcooks.co.uk BlossomingCooks www.blossomingcooks.co.uk
11:30-12:30T at Monks Risborough Scout Hut, Courtmoor Close HP27 9NB. 07825 002001; For 0 - 5s, £4 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.
Stay & Play
14:00-15:00TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
FIRST CLASS HALF PRICE
Princes Risborough
Parent Craft
13:00-15:00T at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For bump, FREE (please book). Antenatal class.By app only.
Gerrards Cross
Tiny Tots & Little Fishes
10:00-11:30T at Tiny Tots & Little Fishes, St James Centre SL9 7DJ. 01753 278952; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Free play, crafts, refreshments & singing.
Tuesday
Sports Parties Nerf Wars Parties Soft Play Parties Inflatables Action Kids Parties
Amersham
Funky Monkeys
9:45-11:25TH at Amersham Free Church, Sycamore road/ Woodside road HP7. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £6 per session (drop in). Class times: 09.45 & 10.45.
Pre-School Swimming Lessons
12:30-13:00TH at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim Way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre or email chilternpools@gll.org to book.
Beaconsfield
Breastfeeding Clinic
9:55-10:55T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
High Wycombe
Child Health Clinic
9:15-11:00T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Marlow Bottom
Marlow Bottom Mother and Toddler Group
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
9:30-11:00T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.
Hazlemere
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Contact James on 07877 828251 or email: info@allkidsactive.com
10:00-11:30T at Marlow Bottom Methodist Church SL7 3PP. 01628 475725; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).
Princes Risborough
Risborough Children’s Centre
Child Health Clinic: 10:0010:00-13:00T at Beaconsfield 11:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Children’s Centre, Beacon Close Breastfeeding Support: 10:00HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 11:30TH; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). 2s, (drop in). Little Talkers: 13:30-14:30TH; Bourne End For 1 - 3s, FREE (please book). 18mthBumps and Babies 3yrs.6wk course for children with speech & Wooburn Green and Bourne End 10:00-11:30TH at The Beech House, 17 language difficulties. Children’s Centre 1 Penn Road HP9 2PN. 0844 243 6045; For quarter All Kids active page Oct 2015.indd 15/07/2015 10:23 Children’s Centre, at Risborough Babbling Babies: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 2s, bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 FREE (drop in). Runs alongside Health 347934. Clinic. Kiddleydivey Child Health Clinic: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 4s, 10:10-11:20T at St Michael’s Church, FREE (drop in). CCRC Hall, Grenfell Road HP9 2BP. 07740 Tylers Green at Wooburn Green and Bourne End 679054; For 6mths - 4s, £5 per session Water Babies Swimming Classes Children’s Centre, The Meadows School, (please book). Classes: 10.10am & 10:30-12:30T at Tylers Green Middle School Road HP10 0HF. 01628 525802. 10.50am. Free Trial available. School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session Water Babies Swimming Classes (please book). Fun, action packed, Burnham 11:30-13:30T at Alfriston School, Penn progressive swim classes. Child Health Clinic Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, 13:30-15:00TH at Burnham Children’s £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 action packed, progressive swim classes. 665380; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to check group running before attending. Little Kickers Football Classes 15:30-17:10TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 07490 262462; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.
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Wednesday
Walters Ash Play & Learn
Amersham
The Chiltern Pools
Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 9:00-10:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years book). Call centre or email chilternpools@gll.org to book. Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech Parent & Child Swimming Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Lessons: 10:00-10:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £32 (please book). Contact Classes available Monday to Friday Julia Mills,Swim Leader for info & availability. Book your FREE trial lesson today at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim Way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900. For classes in Beaconsfield, High Wycombe and Thame
Little Angels
Contact Janine Sullivan on
10:30-12:00T at St.Michael janinesullivan@singandsign.co.uk Church, 70 Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Beaconsfield
Child Health Clinic
9:15-10:45T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 4s, (drop in).
www.singandsign.co.uk
FUN MUSIC CLASS! Multi Sensory, Pre-school Music and Movement Experience.
9:45-11:00T at Near Penn Road. 07931 979470; For 2 - 4s, £10 per class (please book).
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
12:30-14:00T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.
Chesham
Emmanuel Lullaby Club
10:00-11:30TH at Emmanuel Lullaby Club, Emmanuel Church HP5 3EF. 01494 771735; For 0s, £0.50 (donation). 1st,3rd & 5th Weds. Upto 1yr.
Breastfeeding Group
13:00-15:00TH at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check group running.
Flackwell Heath
Hazlemere
Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes
Fairytale Academy Creative Dance
10:30-14:30TH at Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue HP15 7UB. Elisa: 07717879903; For 2 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Take your little ones on a magical journey.
High Wycombe
St.Anne’s Parent & Toddler Group
Sing & Sign Baby Signing
Mapledean Children’s Centre
Tiny Tots & Little Fishes
Baby Massage: 10:00-11:00TH; For 0s, £10 per family (please book). Baby Sensory: 13:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 18m, £1 per session (drop in). at Mapledean Children’s Centre at Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2.
Great Missenden
13:00-16:00TH at Risborough Children’s Centre at Saunderton Lodge, Wycombe Road HP14 4JB. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Water Babies Swimming Classes
14:15-16:15T at Prestwood Physiotherapy Clinic, Moat Lane HP16 9DA. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
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Kiddleydivey
13:15-14:30T at Near Penn Road. 07931 979470; For 2 - 4s, £10 per class (please book).
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.
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
10:00-11:30T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.
Play and Learn
10:00-11:30TH at Hazlemere Children’s Centre, Highfield Way HP15 7UW. 01494 813762; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
9:45-12:00T at Hilltop Community Centre, Crest Road HP11 1UA. For 0 - 1s, £6 (book by 10-week term). 9.45(6-7mths-14mths) & 11.00(birth-6/7mths).
9:30-10:00T at The Guide Hut (next to Waitrose), 29 Station Road SL9 8ES. 07740 679054; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Free Trial avail. 6 mths-4 yrs.
Little Kickers Football Classes
14:30-17:10TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 07490 262462; For 18mths - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.
10:10-11:20T at Beaconsfiled Guide Headquarters, 35 Malthouse Square HP9 2LG. 07740 679054; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Free Trial available. 6 mths-4 yrs. Thurs Classes: 10.10am & 10.50am.
9:30-11:30T at St. Anne’s Church, London Road, Wycombe Marsh HP11 1ET. 07443 596304; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).
Kiddleydivey
Duplo Club
13:30-15:00T at Chiltern Avenue HP6 5AH. 0845 2303232; For 1 5s, FREE (drop in).
Noizee Music & Movement Classes: 9:3010:15TH; For 1 - 5s, £6 per class (drop in). Discount for siblings. Noizee Sunshine Baby Club: 11:0012:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (drop in). 6 mths to independent movers. at Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue HP15 7UB. Elisa: 07717879903.
Flackwell Heath Methodist Church Parent and Toddler Group
9:00-11:30T at Flackwell Heath Methodist Church, Heath End Road HP10 9DT. 07979 541874; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).
Thursday Amersham
Beaconsfield
Term Time classes in Hazlemere & Holmer Green, S. Bucks Tel: 07717 879 903 Web: www.noizeeproductions.co.uk
Blossoming Cooks Cookery & Nature Classes
9:30-11:00T at Risborough Children’s Centre at RAF Walters Ash, Naphill HP14 4UE. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). For RAF Service Families & Carers.
Family Support Outreach
Radnage
Radnage Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at Village Hall, Radnage Common Road HP14 4DF. 01494 484152 or 07754 826598; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 (drop in). 50p per extra child. 1st visit is free.
Blossoming Cooks Cookery & Nature Classes
Burnham
St Peters Toddler Group
10:00-11:30T at St Peters Church, Church Street SL1 7HX. 01628 664338; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in).
Chalfont St Peter Play and Learn
10:00-11:15TH at Chalfont St Giles Youth Club, 22 Narcot Lane HP8 4DA. 07525 733543 / 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call centre to check group running.
Chesham
Community Play
9:15-10:45TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
Bounce & Rhyme
10:00-10:30TH at Chesham Library, Elgiva Lane HP5 2JD. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check with library session is on.
Open Door Toddler Group
10:15-11:45T at Hivings Free Church HP5 2DB. Gillian: 07446 184890; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).
Hazlemere
Grand Parents Group
10:00-11:30T at Hazlemere Children’s Centre, Highfield Way HP15 7UW. 01494 813762; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
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High Wycombe
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Hughenden Toddler Group
9:30-11:30T at St Michael’s Church, Church House HP14 4LA. 07972 396372; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Tea/coffee & biscuits included in the price.
Penn & Tylers Green Mother and Toddler Group
9:30-11:15T at Penn and Tylers Green Village Hall, Penn HP10 8LN. 07766 881567; For bump 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in). 1st session free so come along!
Playhouse Toddlers
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.
Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross
Tiddley Tots & Tales
9:30-11:00T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 01296 382415; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).
fun-filled sights, music, sounds, dance and puppets.
Pay for a block booking of 10 weeks for £50 and go along to as many classes as you like!
Sing & Sign Baby Signing
07740 679054 or info@kiddleydivey.co.uk KiddleydiveyBeaconsfieldGerrardsCross
www.kiddleydivey.co.uk
Tylers Green
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Busy Babies
10:00-12:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
10:30-11:30TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 1s, £1 per session (drop in). 0-18months.
Little Chalfont
Walters Ash
NCT Chiltern Bumps & Babies
Stepping Stones
10:00-11:30TH at Little Chalfont Village Hall, Cokes Lane HP8 4UD. For 0 - 2s, £2 (drop in).
10:00-11:30H at Risborough Children’s Centre, Oakshott Centre HP14 4TS. 01844 347934; For 3 - 4s. Please call for dates.
Penn
Funky Monkeys
9:45-10:30TH at Penn Free Methodist Church, Church Road (next to the crown pub) HP10 8NU. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £6 per session (drop in). Merry Mix of Music and Movement! .
Princes Risborough
Risborough Children’s Centre
Postnatal Group: 10:30-12:30TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 6 week programme covering several topics.Invite only. Baby Massage: 13:00-16:30T; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 6wk course,call Nettie on 07768 303640 to book. at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.
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).
Fun at One
Fairytale Academy Creative Dance
14:15-14:45T at Bell Street HP27 0AA. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call Library for dates & times.
Turville
10:00-11:00TH at Turville School RG9 6QX. 01491 638071; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun sensory stay and play sessions.
13:00-15:45TH at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717879903; For 2 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Classes: 1.00pm and 3.05pm.
Beaconsfield
Bulrushes Toddler Group
9:30-11:00T at St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Green HP9 2BN. 07591140751; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).
In the Water
Music & Singing
10:00-11:15T at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 1 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Call to check group running before attending.
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
9:00-11:30T at The Cricket Pavillion, Crossleys HP8 4QN. 07832 353082; For 0 - 3s, £3 per family (drop in). A mum and Baby/ toddler group for under 3’s.
Bounce and Rhyme
10:30-11:00TH at Chalfont St Giles Library, High St HP8 4QA. 07525 733543 / 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Call centre to check group running.
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
Baby Stay & Play
9:00-11:00TH at Newtown Children’s Centre, Berkhamstead Road HP5 3AT. 01494 778037; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Meet new parents.
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.
Story Time
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Play & Learn
Kiddleydiveyexplore:
9:45-12:00T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. For 6mths - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 9.45am (14mths+) & 11.00am (6-14mths).
Evolution Childcare Sensory Play
Burnham
combining imaginative, high energy movement with songs and instruments.
Starlight Toddler Group
NCT Beaconsfield Toddler Time
10:00-10:30TH at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). 1st Fri of month. Max 15 children. Check on in holidays.
KiddleydiveyActive:
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.
Breastfeeding Clinic
10:00-13:00T at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 2s, (drop in).
Physical Fun
Play and Learn
10:00-11:30T at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to check group running.
Hazlemere
Sing & Sign Baby Signing
9:45-12:00T at The Stables, Cedar Barn, Barn Lane HP15 7BQ. For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). Teach your baby to talk BEFORE speech!
Water Babies Swimming Classes
9:55-11:25T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
High Wycombe
Sparkles Down’s Syndrome Group
9:00-15:00T at Email for location. duncanandmeryn@gmail.com; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). From sitting to school age. Appointment only.
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Stay and Play
9:30-11:00TH at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Cressex Road HP12 4PR. 01494 443256 Opt 2; For 0 - 5s, £1 per session (drop in). Call to check group running before attending.
Small Saints
10:00-12:00T at All Saints Church, Castle Street HP13 6RF. 07791 389598; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Fun & worship group for under 5s.
Bounce and Rhyme
10:00-10:30T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 01296 382415; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). Ticketed event, contact library to collect.
Cuddles Club
10:00-11:30T at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110; For 0 - 18mths, £1 per family (drop in).
Turville
Evolution Childcare Sensory Play
10:00-11:00TH at Turville School RG9 6QX. 01491 638071; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Fun sensory stay and play sessions.
Saturday Amersham
The Chiltern Pools
Parent & Child Swimming Lessons: 9:3010:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £32 (please book). Contact Julia Mills,Swim Leader for info & availability. Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 9:3010:00TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Call centre or email chilternpools@gll.org to book. at The Chiltern Pools, Bensheim Way HP6 5AH. 01494 788900.
Messy Church
Coffee and Play
11:30-13:00 at St.Michael Church, 70 Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 726680; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 3rd Sat of Month.
Micklefield Bounce & Rhyme
8:45-12:55TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 07490 262462; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.
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. 10:30-11:30TH at Micklefield Library, Micklefield Road HP13 7HU. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).
Holmer Green
Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes
Noizee Music & Movement Classes: 14:00-14:45T; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Sibling discount. Noizee Musical Theatre Classes: 16:0017:00T; For 1 - 5s, £6 per session (drop in). Class split: 4-6yrs & 7+yrs. at Holmer Green Village Centre Hall, The Common HP15 6XG. Elisa: 07717879903.
Beaconsfield
Little Kickers Football Classes
Water Babies Swimming Classes
12:30-15:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Chorleywood
Little Kickers Football Classes
8:45-12:00TH at St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road WD3 6EW. 07490 262462; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.
Little Chalfont
Hazlemere
9:45-11:30T at Little Chalfont Village Hall HP8 4UD. For 1 - 4s, £35 per child (book by term). £35 & £17.50 for sibling over 1 per term.
15:00-17:00T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Little Chalfont Toddler Group
Marlow
Marlow Children’s Centre
Water Babies Swimming Classes
Henley-on-Thames
Stagecoach Theatre School
Bounce & Rhyme Toddlers: 10:30-11:00T; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bounce & Rhyme Babies: 11:15-11:45T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). at Marlow Library, Institute Road SL7 1BL.
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!
Stagecoach Theatre School
High Wycombe
16:30-18:30T at Marlow CofE Primary School, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. Clare: 01494 533203; per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama for 4-8 yrs.
Naphill
Sing & Sign Baby Signing
13:30-14:30T at Naphill Village Hall, Main Road HP14 4SX. For 0s, £6 (book by 10week term). Birth to around 6-7 months.
Princes Risborough
Risborough Children’s Centre
Water Babies Swimming Classes
8:30-14:30T at Chiltern Wood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts School
Stagecoach Mini Stages Classes: 9:1510:00T; For 2 - 4s, £6.75 per session (please book). Drama, singing and movement for little ones. Stagecoach Theatre School: 9:30-17:30T; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama! at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd HP11 1TB. Clare: 01494 533203.
Marlow
Marlow Dads Group
9:00-11:00TH at Held at Costa Coffee SL7 2NB. 074748 85800; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session. Dads with children of all ages welcome.
Tylers Green
Water Babies Swimming Classes
12:00-15:00T at Tylers Green Middle School, Cock Lane HP10 8DS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Sunday Beaconsfield
Swimkidz Swimming Lessons
9:00-12:00T at Alfriston School Pool, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £13 per child (book by term). Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.
Hazlemere
Water Babies Swimming Classes
15:00-17:00T at Cedar Park School, Cedar Avenue HP15 7EF. 01869 325499; For 0 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
High Wycombe
Water Babies Swimming Classes
9:00-14:30T at Chiltern Wood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £16.50 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.
Stagecoach Theatre School
14:00-15:30T at Wycombe High School, Marlow Road HP11 1TB. 01494 533203; For 4 - 5s, per session (book by term). Fantastic dance, sing & drama!
Princes Risborough
Little Kickers Football Classes
8:40-11:00TH at Princes Risborough Community Centre, Wades Park, Stratton Road HP27 9AX. Kieran: 07412 480804; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2 - 7 yrs.
Little Kickers Football Classes
8:45-12:55TH at The Royal Grammar School, Amersham Road HP13 6QT. 07490 262462; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.
The Positive Birth Movement
Little Explorer & Mini Memories: 10:0011:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Early Years Short Break Service: 13:3016:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (please book). For parents of children with additional needs. at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.
10:00-11:30TH at Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, HP11 2TT. Kate: 07711 183182; For bump, FREE (drop in). Group runs on the 1st Saturday of each month.
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