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Precious bonding time in a bubble of splashy fun!

There’s nothing quite like the feel of your baby’s skin against your own. It’s one of the best things you can do to bond with your baby and being in cosy warm water enhances those cherished moments.

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Toddle About Fun Day

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WIN a Graco Pushchair

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What’s New?

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Just So Festival

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Toddle Models

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Mums Making It

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

All Areas Celebrating 20 years of Phoenix Trading

Elizabeth Wilson has been a Phoenix Trader for 12 years, working around her young family, selling Phoenix greetings cards, gift wrap, games and other products. She would love to hear from you if you would like to join her team of traders, host a party or simply stock up with cards for all occasions! Phoenix Trading is the UK’s number 1 direct selling greeting card company and they have great things planned for their 20th year. Find out more at www.elizabethscards.com or contact Elizabeth on 01869 819630 or phoenix@elizabethscards.com. P.10

Ruby Lou’s Recreations Keep Memories Alive

Wondering what to do with that stained dress you love, but can no longer wear? Or what to do with all your old gig T-shirts? Or those precious baby clothes you can’t bear to part with? Wonder no more…

Ruby Lou’s Recreations design and hand-craft unique home accessories using pre-loved clothing and fabric.

Ready made and bespoke products are available.

Visit www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RubyLousRecreations for more info or contact Claire on 07961 486545 or claire.morse@outlook.com. P.16

Fantastic Chance To Try Out 2 Great Classes

On 24th April, you have the chance to try out TWO classes for your little one for FREE! Held at Nash Village Hall, halfway between MK and Buckingham, a free Baby Bumpkin yoga class taster (for 6 weeks to 1 year) will be held at 11-11:45am, and a Sing and Sign taster (for 6 - 14 months) will be at 12:00-12:30pm. You can attend either or both sessions for free. Places are limited, so book early by contacting Shelley on shelley@swimkidz.co.uk.

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Aylesbury Vale More Classes Than Ever Before

Sing and Sign’s baby signing classes for babies and toddlers now have more classes available than ever before in and around Aylesbury and Adstock, near Buckingham.

For children from 6 weeks old to speaking, Sing and Sign is recommended by speech and language therapists and has taught tens of thousands of parents to sign with their babies. Loved by parents, classes are loads of fun and a great place to make new friends too.

For more details, contact Helen on 01280 453052 or helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk. P.40

Milton Keynes Area Hypnobirthing Courses in MK

Harmony Hypnobirthing runs group and 1:1 Hypnobirthing courses to help you have a calm, relaxed positive birth. Learn how the body works with the birthing process, how you can release fear and anxiety, learn how to stay calm and relaxed throughout your pregnancy and labour.

Know all your options so you can make informed decisions that are right for you. To find out more, contact April Austin: 07841 028750, info@harmonymk.co.uk or visit www.harmonymk.co.uk. P.19

New Synchronised Siblings Dance Classes At The Hub

No more waiting for hours in reception! Dancebox Studios have solved the problem of losing half a day of weekend family time by adding a new ballet class for children age 5-7 that runs alongside their 2-4 years old class. Observation windows to both studios allow parents to watch both their children at the same time. The new synchronised ballet classes are on a Saturday at 11.30am. To book your no obligation trial, contact the studios on 01908 699503 or visit www. danceboxstudios.co.uk. P.15

South Bucks Mini Maniacs Launch Frozen-Themed Parties

MummyFit Exercise Classes in Milton Keynes

Do you want to improve your health, well-being and feel more energised?

Then MummyFit is for you!

An outdoor exercise session with little ones in their pushchairs, it’s a workout that will raise heart rates, burn calories and leave you feeling renewed. Babies and toddlers watch and learn your healthy habits, and toddlers can have a run around too - or join in! MummyFit is safe from 6 weeks after a normal delivery and 8 weeks after a C-section.

Contact Natalie on 07779 967987 or wellfitlife@ hotmail.com. Visit www.well-fit-life.w eebly.com. P.8

New Sing and Sign Classes in Milton Keynes

Sing and Sign have launched new classes in Milton Keynes. m at York House Stage 1 classes on Tuesdays at 1.15p ville Hall Brad at 10am at s rday Centre and Satu Tuesdays at Community Centre and Stage 2 on re. During the 11.15am at Kents Hill Community Cent hour-long class, your baby will enjoy nursery rhymes and songs, props and instruments whilst you learn baby signs relevant to your baby’s world in a fun, relaxed way. To claim a free trial class, quote ‘Toddle About’ when you contact Molly on ignmk@gmail.com. P.31 ands sing or 96 07792 8075

New Baby Bugs Classes in Milton Keynes

Baby Bugs is a brand new sensory-based class run by Music Bugs that has recently launched in Milton Keynes.

Educational, interactive and stimulating, these multi-sensory classes are great fun for babies and suitable from birth to 12 months (crawling). Baby Bugs offers a fabulous opportunity to spend quality time with your baby and other parents with little ones. Classes run in Kents Hill community centre with more to follow.

Contact Michelle to book on 0844 822 1158 or michelle@musicbugs.co.uk. P.35

After the success of their award-nominated music, dance & explore classes, Mini Maniacs have launched magical Frozen-themed parties, hosted by Elsa herself!

These parties take your little guests on a enchanting journey to find the Frozen palace, with snowflake games, ribbon wands, crown making, rides on Christoph’s sleigh, plus the ‘making’ of Olaf and so much more. Visit www.mini-maniacs.com to view all party packages. If your little one is Frozen mad, then these parties are a must! P.45

Performing Arts Fun for 4 – 5s in Amersham

Children aged between 4 and 5 are invited to enjoy 90 minutes of fun in the Poppets class at the Pauline Quirke Academy (PQA) of Performing Arts in Amersham. The Poppets classes are specifically designed to encourage young children to develop performance and communication skills as they create and explore stories, songs, roles and situations through movement, dance, voice, song and teamwork. Classes run every Saturday morning from 10 – 11:30am at Dr Challoners Grammar School.

Call 08456 732022 and quote ‘Toddle About’ to claim a free taster session. www.pqacademy.com. P.46

Live Music and Fun in Princes Risborough & Haddenham

Musical Mayhem’s lively drop-in classes introduce babies and toddlers to classic and original children’s songs with live and ukulele. accompaniment on guitar, melodeon Postman for rs lette post , eggs Help the chicken lay chute and try Pat, bounce monkeys on the para While you’re different percussion instruments. munication having fun together, your child’s com and language skills will get a huge boost. Classes run term time at 10am on Mondays at St Mary ’s Centre, Haddenham, and 9.45am and 11.15am on Fridays at Princes Risborough Community Centre. £5 per family. www.musicalmayhemuk.com. P.43

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New Multi-Sensory Yoga Classes in Milton Keynes

More Milton Keynes Area New Bodyshape Workshops - Be ‘Goked’!

Do you want to learn how to instantly feel more confident about your body? Catherine Morgan, Image Consultant with Before Meets After, believes the secret lies in understanding what body shape you have and how to dress for it.

And she will teach you this and more at her next Bodyshape Workshop on Sunday 26th April from 10:30am-12:30pm. Tickets are just £25 per person, which can be claimed back when booking any 1:1 consultation afterwards.

More dates are available - call Catherine on 07964 096429 or visit www.beforemeetsafter.co.uk. P.10

Mum and Baby Yoga in Newport Pagnell

Sarah’s specialist pre-and post natal yoga classes have been popular in Newport Pagnell since 2007. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere means you and your baby benefit from the classes even if you are new to yoga.

Pregnancy Yoga: Sun & Thurs at 7pm Mum & Baby Yoga: Mon & Tues at 10am NEW Yoga Mums: Sun at 5.45pm NEW Indoor Mummy & Buggy Fitness: Weds at 1.30pm For full details and to book, visit www.sarahsbabyyoga.co.uk or call 07707465132. P.37

Castle Ashby Craft & Design Show: 24 – 25 May

Set in the beautiful gardens of Castle Ashby House near Northampton, Palladian Events’ Art, Craft & Design Show looks set to be a great day out for the family.

With over 80 quality British makers demonstrating and selling their work, there will also be displays of falconry, a traditional Punch & Judy show, croquet and live music from Susan Valliant Speer. New for 2015 is a small animal park with meerkats and monkeys!

Usual entry fees apply – there are no additional charges for the show. Free parking. Open 10-5 daily. www.palladianevents.co.uk. P.14

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Tatty Bumpkin are now adding a new Baby Bumpkin yoga class at 1pm on Mondays at Whitespace Yoga Studio in Stony Stratford to their current schedule (for babies from 6 weeks), with a new crawling and cruising class coming soon.

They are also offering a new Tatty Bumpkin class for confident walkers to pre-schoolers at 1:50pm on Fridays at Sweat Studios in Milton Keynes. Tatty Bumpkin MK is also recruiting! If you love children and are looking for part-time work, contact Reanne on miltonkeynes@tattybumpkin.com or 07580 131842. Full training provided. P.33

Successful Franchise For Sale

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

For more information, contact Amanda on amanda@musicalminis.co.uk or 01908 259914. P.33

Swim into Spring with Swimkidz North Bucks

Swimkidz are excited to be running swimming lessons at the wonderfully warm hydrotherapy pool at Milton Keynes Hospital. Classes last 30 minu tes and run on Mondays, 3pm – 5.30pm. The lesso ns are run in small groups so you can watch your little one gain water confidence and swimming skills in a relaxed 35 degree environment. Email shelley@swimkidz.co.uk or call 07544 555028 to book your child’s place – quote ‘Toddle About’ to claim an introductory offer of a FREE lesson and a FREE Happy Nappy. www.swimkidz.co.uk. P.32 icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

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Stagecoach enrolling for SUMMER term!

Weekly classes for 4-18yrs So what’s it all about?

Being a Stagecoach student is about joining a highly energised, educational and creative part-time theatre school while making new friends, but most of all – having fun! Along the way your child will learn skills in singing, dance and drama, which helps develop the confidence they need in later life.

What classes are on offer?

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

COMING SOON! SUMMER WORKSHOPS: AYLESBURY – 27th-31st July 2015 Junior (4-8yrs) & Seniors (8-18yrs) AMERSHAM – 3rd-7th August 2015 On Safari (4-6yrs), The Lost Witch of Holly Tree Haven (6-18yrs) BEACONSFIELD – Call for details HENLEY, HIGH WYCOMBE & MARLOW – 3rd-7th August 2015 Superhero Bugs and Fairies (4-7yrs), Annie (6-16yrs), Starlight Express (14yrs+) THAME – 17th-21st August 2015 Little Red Hoody - a show in a week (6-18yrs) Call your local principal to find out more!

Don’t miss out on your FREE Stagecoach t-shirt when you sign up to one of our summer classes!

See the voucher in Toddle About’s centre pages.

BOOK YOUR TWO WEEK TRIAL NOW! A two week trial in an Early Stages class costs just £25.00. This enables your child to attend your local Stagecoach school for two weeks, with 90 minutes of singing, dancing and acting

Amersham: 01494 565402 amersham@stagecoach.co.uk Aylesbury: 01296 747758 aylesbury@stagecoach.co.uk

High Wycombe, Henley & Marlow: 01494 533203 highwycombe@stagecoach.co.uk henley@stagecoach.co.uk

Milton Keynes: 01908 698333 miltonkeynes@stagecoach.co.uk Thame: 01865 763767 thame@stagecoach.co.uk

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MUMMYFIT postnatal exercise sessions in MK are designed to promote a sense of health, well-being and energy in mums, whilst keeping baby with you at all times. It is a fantastic way to exercise safely after childbirth; from 6 weeks after a normal delivery and 8 weeks after C-section.

Contact Natalie today to find out more: T: 07779 967 987 E: wellfitlife@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/FeelWellfit

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Blue light isn’t always percived as ‘blue light’ to the naked eye. It is produced by the background light which is illuminating the screen of iDevices.

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The Graco Evo Avant Launched in March, the Graco Evo Avant is lightweight with a contemporary urban style. Available in both Silver Grey and Navy, it comes with premium quilted cushioning and has all the latest in pushchair innovations.

Padded seats and a cocoon-like covered seat area keep your little one snug and comfortable whilst a large canopy and shopping basket make it ideal for getting out and about whatever the weather.

The Graco Evo Avant is suitable from birth to approx. 3 years (0 –15kg) and features a three position recline from upright to full lie flat and boasts a fully reversible seat with adjustable calf support for your baby’s comfort. The convenient one-hand fold makes this stroller the perfect travel companion.

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Wildflowers Skirts - £40 These gorgeous, reversible skirts from new British brand When We Were Little are handcrafted in the UK. Stylish as well as practical, the skirt comes packaged in a signature reusable tin, making it the perfect gift for a special little person - and giving you a lovely accessory for storing all your bits and bobs!

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s Pony Partie Hartwell Riding Stables is a family run equestrian centre based near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire.

We offer two packages: Out Standard Package:

includes 60 minutes of team games on pony back followed by a 30 minute grooming and plaiting session with our gorgeous Shetland ponies. We have tables available for food and a warm room available to eat in. £25.00 per head.

Each child also receives a party cup filled with sweets and topped with a beautiful rosette and a pony lollipop.

great fun aimed for beginers as well as existing riders

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Minimum of six children per party, minimum age 4 years of age, 50% deposit required on booking, balance due week before the party.

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Art, Craft & Design Show Castle Ashby Gardens Northampton NN7 1LQ

Sunday & Monday May 24th & 25th Open 10 daily Entrance to show & gardens Adults - £5.50 Concession/child over 10 - £5 Under 10 free Family (2+2) - £18 Over 70 makers, Demonstrations, Falconry, Puppets, Music, Croquet, Refreshments, Free Parking A428 Bedford - Northampton road palladianevents.co.uk

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Just So Festival: 21-23 August 2015 The Just So Festival is an annual weekend-long festival of creativity and adventure for children and their families, which provides an imaginative adventure with art, music, literature, theatre and comedy all entwined in the wondrous outdoor landscape of Rode Hall – famed for it’s stunning gardens and rolling parkland.

Described by The Guardian as “possibly the most family-friendly of the lot” and winners of Festival Kidz Gold Award for three years running Just So Festival has made its mark as a cultural highlight of the summer, creating memories treasured by families year-round.

Highlights this year include breathtakingly beautiful acrobatics by the striking characters Bambolino and Dodo as well as the curious navigators from Pif-Paf, large scale battles of live action battleships, cardboard castle dens and a real midnight feast.

Expect theatre shows in the depths of the woodland, wild gypsy music from the likes of Galleon Blast and the Perhaps Contraption as the sun goes down, authors, poets including John Hegley, workshops from the BFI, the most curious Village Green with shows, storytelling and shenanigans.

As mum and blogger Kat Molesworth says “We are crazy in love with Just So Festival.

It is our family’s annual summer highlight and the children look forward to it all year. The attention to detail and quality of experience is second to none. The atmosphere is, on the whole, one of camaraderie. The pace is more in step with the needs of children than any other festival I have attended.”

Sarah Bird, Just So Festival Director, adds “We immerse families into a world of imagination, where they can dance, sing and play together, throwing away their inhibitions and letting their creativity run wild”.

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TICKETS: Weekend Camping: Adults: £110 | Child: £50 | Under 3s: Free. Day Passes also available

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Classes now in Leighton Buzzard and Aylesbury. Find out more and book online at

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Winners

Baby & Toddler Photo Competition Winners Thank you to everyone who entered the 1st New Year Toddle Models competition, sponsored by Sanders & Jones Photography!

We asked you to make us smile with your entries, and you definitely did!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered! It was insanely hard choosing the winners, but it had to be done, and congratulations goes to Thomas Morgan from Milton Keynes, who has won a free photo shoot and framed print with Sanders & Jones Photography – look out for him on our next front cover! Our gorgeous runners up are Matthew Grundelingh and Lucy Cheeseman who won a professional photo shoot and print.

Find out more about Sanders & Jones Photography at www.s-jphotography.co.uk or call 0800 8815324.

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Urte Milyte, 3 yrs 7 mths

Oliver Redding, 3 yrs

Maddison Payne, 2 yrs

Mitchell Domenico Luiz-Barrea, 16 mths

Calvin Byaruhanga, 5 mths

Hollie May Harlow, 3 yrs

Lucy Cheeseman, 4 yrs

Matthew Grundelingh, 11 mths 3 wks

Teddy Cheeseman, 5 mths

Henry Jenson Quigley, 2 yrs

Alfie Dack, 2 yrs

Ava Georgia Frances Smart, 3 yrs

Henry Levan, 3 yrs

Benas Milis, 1 yrs 10 mths

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Toddle Models Entries continued...

Lennie Jay Hodges, 1 yrs 1 wk

Cian McGowan, 4 yrs

Carmen Keildson, 4 mths

Mia Batchelor, 2 yrs

Samuel David Brooks, 23 mths

Benjamin James Quigley, 8 mths

Oliver David Drmstrong, 3 yrs

Alex George Kerr, 26 mths

Toryn Lucas Turner, 17 mths

Ruby Louise O’Sullivan, 21 mths

Kyle Alexander Semanhyia, 4 mths

Jessica May Learmouth, 16 wks

James Stuart MacGregor, 9 mths

Daisy-Jade Mitchell, 16 mths

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AKELEY WOOD SCHOOL A co-educational independent day school from 1 to 18 years

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etting the balance between providing 3- 4 year olds with the right amount of structured learning alongside opportunities for imaginative and free play continues to be an ongoing debate between the government and educational practitioners.

On one hand we are being told that children need to be ‘better prepared for school’ while on the other being asked to reflect on whether our children are being ‘pushed into formal education too early.’

As an Early Years Professional and Primary Drama Specialist I believe that there is a clear middle ground. I don’t think there is one Nursery Teacher I know who would not want their children to start Reception being able to communicate, hold a pencil correctly and begin to recognise numbers but the need for children to develop strong personal, social and emotional skills is equally as important.

I believe that drama is an excellent tool which can be used to empower children of all ages. It can provide them with the rich and imaginative learning experiences they need to become independent thinkers, yet at the same time can be used to help children apply what they have learnt in Literacy and Numeracy in ‘real life’ situations.

Creating a dramatic play area that is inviting is key!

The best role play areas are those which have been developed with the child’s interests in mind and are regularly changed or reinvented to keep the excitement and interest fresh. As a parent you can be continually involved in role play activities at home, whether it is pretending to be a pet or animal, a princess locked in a castle, or a passenger on your child’s train. These opportunities for dramatic play are invaluable and impact on your child’s development in four main areas; social/emotional, cognitive, physical and language.

At the nursery and pre-school at Akeley Wood, we maximise these learning opportunities by ensuring that when taking part in imaginative play, children have access to the following:

• A combination of real and make-believe objects.

At first children will imitate adults but as they become more confident in their play they will use objects in a more abstract way, such as the wooden spoon that becomes a magic wand!

• A mixture of adult and child dressing up clothes.

What’s more fun than putting on your mum’s high heels, or your dad's work tie and stomping around the house?

• A range of writing materials - pencils, chalk,

whiteboards and pens for those shopping lists and other mark making opportunities.

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engaging and can be used independently.

So next time your child complains that they are bored or has nothing to play with from their bedroom full of toys, think about what you have around the house. With a touch of imagination you could help your child create one of the most valuable learning experiences of all.

Written by Nicola Masters – Head of Early Years & KS1 at Akeley Wood Junior School & Nursery in Wicken, near Milton Keynes. If you would like to see how they encourage imaginative play or would like more information about their nursery provision, contact Admissions on 01908 555803 or registrar@akeleywoodschool.co.uk.

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Using the sponge, apply the blue paint to the sole of your little one’s foot. Press the foot down to make a footprint that has the toes at the bottom and the print on the left side of the front of your card. This is the body of your superhero.

You will need:

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Apply the red paint to your child’s hand and press it down to create a handprint.

This should be on the ‘back’ of your footprint and will be the cloak/wings for the superhero.

Tip: It is best to use a sponge or a brush to apply the paint to your child’s hand/foot so that you don’t load the print with too much paint – less is more in this case.

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Using a brush or circular piece of sponge, paint on a circle for the head – mixing the white and red paint to make pink.

Either glue on the googly eye or wait for the paint to dry and draw on an eye and smile. Draw on an arm.

Write your personal message on the front of the card – We like: Daddy you are MY SUPERHERO.

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Fold your card in half and draw half a heart (great for discussing symmetry with little ones). Use your peg to gauge the appropriate size of the heart.

A lovely twist on a traditional card, these butterflies look great clipped onto laptops or photo frames in the office.

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Glue your peg onto your heart and decorate the peg with your pom poms (we have found that pom poms don’t stick well with glue! So we always use double backed sticky tape). Stick your googly eyes onto the head.

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Fold your pipe cleaner in half and stick it to the back for the antennae.

Write your own message on the wings for Daddy.

These craft ideas were supplied by Arty Splats, who run adventurous arts and crafts classes for 0 – 5s in Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth to promote learning and development through lots of multi-sensory fun. Find out more at www.artysplats.co.uk.

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Controversy Corner

Controlled Crying Does It Work?

Should You Do It?

A look at the evidence

By Sarah Ockwell-Smith, Parenting Expert and Author of The Gentle Sleep Book eaving babies to cry for a predetermined period of time in order to teach themselves to fall asleep (or “self settle”) was introduced

by Dr Emmett Holt in his 1895 book ‘The Care and Feeding of Children’. This idea was then popularised by Dr Richard Ferber (which gave rise to the term “Ferberisation”) in his 1985 book ‘Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems’. Since then many baby care authors have picked up on the trend of leaving babies to cry for an increasing period in order to encourage them to get themselves to sleep and not wake in the night.

Does controlled crying work?

The answer to this is not simple. Whilst many parents report more unbroken sleep at night after three or four nights of sleep training, research has not found any long lasting positive effects. Indeed many parents report significant sleep regressions several months after trying the technique and experiencing initial positive effects.

More importantly however is how we define ‘does it work?’ Controlled crying, and similar techniques, can initially make babies quiet throughout the night, which can often lead to better sleep for the parents for a limited period of time. When it comes to the baby though, it is unlikely sleep has changed at all. It is highly likely that the baby is still waking just as much as before, just no longer alerting his or her parents to the fact they have awoken. This may initially appear appealing, however it does throw up several alarming thoughts, in particular – what if the baby is in physical

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distress and does not alert the parent? For instance if they have vomited or have a blanket over their face this has potential to be a SIDS risk. In addition is how parents really feel about the idea that their baby is awake and potentially hungry, lonely or scared, yet has been trained to know that there is no point in crying because their parent will not come to them.

As a parent it is important to consider your long term parenting goals as well as those in the short term. A short term goal may be ‘to get a little more sleep to be able to enjoy my baby more’ and a long term goal may be ‘for my child to know that I am always here for them and that they can always come to me with their problems’. If we think about how controlled crying fits with these goals we can see that while it may help in the short term, in the long term it is often completely at odds with what we want for our children and in particular the type of relationship we would like with them. Most parents would like their children to know that they can rely on them to always be there, however what are we teaching a baby when we practice controlled crying on them?

the research findings

Of more concern is the long lasting psychological and physiological consequence of controlled crying.

Sadly there is no definitive research either way and much work needs to be done before we can make any firm conclusions. What we do have though is a couple of studies we can work with. In 2012 researchers found that babies who have been trained to not cry out through use of controlled crying were not calm

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or ‘self soothed’ - their stress hormone levels actually remained just as elevated as the days previously when they cried a lot. Why if they were so distressed did they stop crying for their parent? The obvious assumption here is not because they had now learnt the advanced skill of ‘self soothing’, but that they had learnt it was futile to continue crying.

Further research in the same year attempted to put to rest any assumption that controlled crying was ‘bad’ for infants and confidently published findings which stated that it caused no long lasting ill effects. The research however was full of significant flaws, such as failing to check if those in the experimental group had actually done controlled crying and failing to check if those in the control group (who were not meant to sleep train) actually did. It is highly likely the research was not actually measuring what it said it was. In addition the only attempts to investigate whether the controlled crying had caused any ill effects was to ask the parents their thoughts and to check stress hormone levels in the child’s saliva five year post sleep training, both of which are dubious measures at best. What research needs to look at is brain imaging – particularly in areas such as the hippocampus which is known to be affected by long term stress and to check other markers such as attachment style and cognitive ability. Sadly this research has not been done and until it is we are not able to say one way or the other that controlled crying is either safe or damaging to infants.

The last issue with controlled crying is the gross misunderstanding those who advocate it have of a young baby’s brain and neurological development.

Controlled crying presumes babies think logically and rationally and have the skills of emotional self regulation (which is what is really meant by ‘self soothing’). These skills however are far too complex for a small baby and even toddler. They are not skills that can be taught, they are developmental milestones, just like walking and talking. Sleep training a baby in order to teach them to ‘self soothe’ is as ludicrous as trying to teach a three month old to walk when we think of it in neurological terms. It just isn’t possible.

When a baby is born their brain is incomplete - not only is it smaller than an adult’s brain, the vast majority of its 100 billion neurons are not yet connected into networks. Babies simply don’t think like we do – the neocortex, the home of logical thinking, does not really spring into life until 3 years plus. Before that, a baby’s brain is very primal, focused on survival and basic emotions. That said, early experiences can and do have a big impact on the wiring of an infant’s

brain - a baby’s brain has twice as many synapses (connections) as the child will eventually need.

If these synapses are used repeatedly they are reinforced. If they are not used repeatedly, they are eliminated. Therefore we can cause permanent changes in the brain structure of our children, both good and bad. Depriving a baby of the love and contact they need in infancy alters the neuroplasticity of the brain, changing the wiring in the relationship part of the brain which affects the individual’s experience of relationships long into adulthood.

Research on the impact of early attachments confirms that warm, responsive care giving is essential to healthy brain development and ironically, those babies who were allowed to be attached as a baby are the ones that can truly self settle as older children and adults.

in Conclusion

This is one topic that science cannot definitively give us an answer for, however it is important to remember that at this stage having ‘no evidence of harm’ is not the same as having ‘evidence of no harm’. In my opinion, the best guidance for parents considering controlled crying and other forms of sleep training is to trust their instinct. How do they feel about leaving their child to cry for several hours per night for several nights? How does the technique fit with their long term parenting goals? Would they like to be treated in the same way by somebody else?

In the end we usually find our best answers this way.

Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a mother of four with a background in Psychology and Pharmaceutical research. She is a trained HypnoBirthing Teacher, Homeopath and Doula. Sarah has worked with over 1000 parents, helping them to settle into life as a new family. She specialises in gentle parenting methods and is the founder of the parenting website www.gentleparenting.co.uk Sarah’s new book, The Gentle Sleep Book is published by Piatkus.

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Amy Hansford runs the Milton Keynes franchise of Pyjama Drama. This is her story.

I became the franchisee for Pyjama Drama Milton Keynes in February 2013. I’m now celebrating my second year in business! Over the past two years, I’ve battled fearsome dragons, scaled mountains and explored hundreds of themes with the fantastic imagineers of the local area. Building the business has been hard work, but totally worth it. I now have two employees (one administrator and one teacher) and am looking forward to expanding even further!

How did you choose what to do?

I wasn’t satisfied in my office job and I couldn’t make sense of the roles on recruitment websites – lots of jargon, disguising jobs I could probably have done if only I could figure out what they were actually looking for. It sounds silly now, but a last minute search before bedtime for “Drama Teacher Milton Keynes” came up with a sponsored advert by Pyjama Drama looking for franchisees. I read the description and I was absolutely hooked – it was like someone had finally written a job description specifically for me!

How do you juggle being a mum and a business owner?

With great difficulty! I have great admiration for all the mums in business who seem to gracefully balance the tightrope of work vs home. I work long hours – even now I’m completing admin while my four year old performs a fashion show. But working for myself gives me the flexibility to be able to do the school run, be the visiting parent, attend swimming classes and be there when I need to be - something I struggled with in my old office job.

creative minds around me – it’s a real privilege. I think when you are offering activities to families, you really need to give 110% - everyone wants the best for their child, and that’s what I strive to give.

What are the worst bits about it?

You don’t leave the office at 5.30pm. It’s a 24/7 job – I find myself running through sessions and planning marketing campaigns in my sleep! I’m anaemic too so I’m prone to tiredness; fourteen classes of being a jumping frog escaping from a tiger can really take it out of you!

What would you do differently if you had your time again?

I wish I’d employed my session leader sooner! I also wish I’d attended more toddler groups with my little girl before she started pre-school full time. I miss the groups now and am all the more grateful for them as I now know most of the local activity leaders and how much effort they put in!

What advice would you give to mums thinking about starting their own business?

Running your own business can feel isolating at times, so get involved with a networking group and make friends in the same boat! Be prepared for long hours – once you get started, you’ll be continually thinking ahead so make sure you have a very supportive family behind you too.

What do you love about being self-employed?

I‘ve always set myself high standards, and now I finally get to live up to them rather than remaining mediocre! I feel proud at creating this wonderful little world of Pyjama Drama in Milton Keynes and at having had such an influence on the young

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

The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

MILTON KEYNES AREA

Monday

Musical Minis

Bancroft

12:00-12:45T at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Cres MK7 6HQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (book).

9:45-11:15T at Bancroft Meeting Place, 29 Hadrians Drive MK13 0QB. Caroline 07900 816124; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

1st session free. Craft, snacks & baby area.

14:00-16:00T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bancroft Parent and Toddler Group

Bradville

Water Babies

BABY SIG NIN G

Inbetweenies

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

Amazing results and great fun Signing enables baby to communicate pre-speech:

Reducing frustration (for baby and parent!)

Broughton

Fairytale Baby Ballet

Enhancing early vocabulary and understanding

10:30-11:15TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Broughton Pavillion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. 07713 120827; For 0 - 3s, (please book).

Introduction to ballet for little ones.

Encouraging the development of speech Stimulating your baby’s intellectual and emotional development

Conniburrow Messy Play

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

Classes available Monday to Friday

Eaglestone

For classes in Milton Keynes call Molly Leib on 07792 807596 or email: singandsignmk@gmail.com

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

www.singandsign.co.uk

Grandborough

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Granborough & North Marston Toddlers

Fishermead

The Little Turtle Swim Company

15:00-17:30T at Milton Keynes Hospital Hydrotherapy Pool, Standing Way MK6 5LD. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Koala Dance

10:00-10:45T at 17 Carters Lane MK11 3ES. 07821 324338; £5 per session (please book). Fitness class for Mums and their babies.

Leadenhall

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

14:00-15:30T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Milton Keynes Central

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The Little Turtle Swim Company

Kiln Farm

Cornerstone Toddlers

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

Water Babies Swimming

11:00-12:30T at Holiday Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Newport Pagnell

Sarah’s Baby Yoga

9:30-11:30T at Grandborough Village Hall, Sawbridge Road. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in).

10:00-11:15T at Portfields Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Ave MK16 8SB. 07707 465132; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 6-week term). Yoga classes for mum and baby.

Heelands

Oxley Park

Baby Clinic

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

14:15-15:15TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 07713 120827; For 1 - 4s, (please book).

A dance class for trendy toddlers!

Fullers Slade

MK Multiples

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

Messy Play

Kents Hill

10:00-11:30T at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoort MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

10:00-12:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. 07765 051 285; For bump - 5s, £3 per family (drop in). Membership £10 p/yr. Call before 1st visit.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

Stantonbury

Action Kids Activity Classes

9:15-10:00T at Squirrels Children Centre, Willen School MK14 6BB. George: 07883535440; For 1 - 5s, 50p per session (please book). Dance, gymnastics, athletics & parachutes.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Swimming classes for bumps, babies and beyond across North Bucks

Find a class near you...

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

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Wolverton

Stony Stratford

13:00-14:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

10:00-11:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Little Cherubs Playgroup

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

Baby & Tatty Bumpkin

11:30-14:15TH at Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, 5 St Pauls Court High Street MK11 1LJ. 0845 6804981 / 07580131842; For 0 - 1s, £5.67 per class (book by 6-week term).

Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Music Bugs

13:45-14:30TH at Methodist Church, Silver Street MK11 1JS. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s.

Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Woburn Sands Music Bugs

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

Woburn

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road MK17 9QD. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

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SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

Monkey Business

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

Tuesday Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Bradville

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Rugbytots: 9:30-10:45T; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 9.30(c/minders) & 10.20.Cluster area only.

Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues of month. Cluster area only. at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925.

Broughton

Baby Clinic

9:15-10:30T at Hummingbird Children’s Centre, Shackerstone Close MK10 9LS. 01908 609609; For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Tues.

Cluster Area Only.

Caldecotte

MummyFit Class

9:30-10:30T at Caldecotte Lake (meeting at the children’s playground), Lakeside Grove MK7 8HP. Natalie: 07779 967987; For 0 - 3s, £4 per session (please book). Outdoor fitness class for mums.

Conniburrow

Action Kids Activity Classes

10:15-11:00T at Downs Barn School, 69 Downs Barn Boulevard MK14 7NA. George: 07883535440; For 1 - 5s, FREE per session (please book). dance,gymnastics,athletics & parachutes.

Cranfield

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Cranfield Village Hall, 13 Court Road MK43 0DR. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). 5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Downs Barn

Action Kids & Ragdolly Annas

Bradwell

10:00-11:30T with Conniburrow Children’s Centre at Downs Barn School, Downs Barn Blvd MK14 7NA. 01908 675575; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

9:15-11:15T at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). 2nd Tues of month. Cluster Area Only.

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Baby Clinic

Heelands

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

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Water Babies

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

15:45-17:45T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:15-12:00TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Stantonbury Leisure Centre MK14 6BN. 07713 120827; For 2 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

Kingston

Breastfeeding Support Group

Stony Stratford

Pyjama Drama

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.

12:00-13:00T at Bridges Children’s Centre, 13 Winchester Circle MK10 0BA. 01908 586472; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Run by Health Visitors.

Cluster Area Only.

Little Fishes

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.

13:00-14:45T at Big Rock Climbing, 1 Newmarket Court MK10 0AG. 01908 886113; For 2 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Please book your place, spaces are limited.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Classes in Stony Stratford, Loughton Lodge, Kents Hill, Buckingham, Winslow & Tingewick.

Loughton

Musical Minis

13:45-14:45T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Free Trial session - quote ‘Toddle About’.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Book your little one’s Birthday Party with us!

For more information contact Amanda Perkins amanda@musicalminis.co.uk Tel: 01908 259 914

Middleton

16:00-18:00T at LA Fitness, Willen Lake MK15 0DS. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Woburn Sands

Woburn Sands Story Time

Cygnets Toddler Group

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

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

Wolverton

Milton Keynes Central

Baby Song and Rhyme Time: 10:0010:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Story & Rhyme Time: 10:4511:15TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088.

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Start The Art Toddler Sessions

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

Painting, drawing & mark-making.

Newport Pagnell

Sarah’s Baby Yoga

www.tattybumpkin.com/miltonkeynes miltonkeynes@tattybumpkin.com 0845 6804981• 07580 131842

10:00-11:15T at Portfields Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Ave MK16 8SB. 07707 465132; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 6-week term). Yoga classes for mum and baby. Plse book.

Old Stratford

Old Stratford Baby and Toddler Group

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

9:15-11:00T at Shenley Leisure Centre, Burchard Crescent MK5 6HF. Amy: 01908 886113; For 2 - 5s, £5 per session (please book). Exciting drama classes for preschoolers.

Olney Library Story Time

Stantonbury

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

Baby Clinic

Oxley Park 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. Cluster area only.

9:30-11:15T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Cluster area Only.

2nd and 4th Tuesday.

In the Water

Music & Singing

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

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at The Old Bath House, 205 Stratford Rd MK12 5RL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). 5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

10:30-15:00T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Wednesday Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

Pyjama Drama

Olney

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Shenley Brook End

Shenley Church End

9:30-11:30T at Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Road MK19 6NL. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Fun friendly group. inc refreshments.

Baby Clinic

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Yoga inspired classes/parties Fun classes to encourage movement and enhance development for babies and children 0-7 years

Little Stars Ballet Class

14:00-14:30T at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Tues & Thurs 2pm; Sat 9.30am ages 2-4yrs.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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Milton Keynes Central Library

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

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:15-14:15T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bletchley Baby Song and Rhymetime

14:15-14:45TH at Bletchley Library, Westfield Road MK2 2RA. 01908 372797; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Under 2s.

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Arts & Crafts

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Bradwell

Bumps and Babies

13:00-14:30T at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Bumps & babies upto 3 mths.

Cluster area only.

Bradwell Common

Baby Clinic

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

Bradwell

Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group

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

Broughton

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane MK10 9NJ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 p/family.

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Conniburrow

Conniburrow Children’s Centre

Stay and Play: 10:00-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Cluster area Only.

Teenage Parents Group: 12:30-14:30TH; For bump - 3s. For parents under 20 years. Cluster area only. at Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place MK14 7DU. 01908 675575.

Fishermead

Family Health Drop-In

9:30-10:45TH at Pebbles Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place MK6 2LP. 01908 240556; For 0 5s, (drop in). Get advice from the H/V. Cluster Area Only.

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Furzton

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566; For 2 - 5s, (book). Priority to families in cluster area.

South Furzton Mums and Tots

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

Great Linford Stay Play & Sing

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

Cluster area only.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

Kents Hill

Water Babies

15:45-17:45T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Kingston

Celebrating Difference

13:00-14:30T at Bridges Children’s Centre, 13 Winchester Circle MK10 0BA. 01908 586472; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 1st & 3rd Wed of month.

Cluster Area only.

Leadenhall

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-10:00T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Maids Moreton

Action Kids Activity Classes

9:00-9:45T at Maids Moreton Village Hall, Stoneleys Main Street MK18 1QU. George: 07883535440; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session. dance,gymnastics,athletics & parachutes.

Milton Keynes Central

Breastfeeding Cafe Wolverton

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

Milton Keynes

A.N.G.E.L

11:00-12:00T at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 1st & 3rd Wed of month. Cluster area only.

New Bradwell

The Windmill Children’s Centre

Childminders Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Runs every other wk call centre.

Cluster only.

Wyvern Parent and Toddler Group: 10:0011:30T; For 0 - 4s, FREE. at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473.

Newport Pagnell

Mummy + Buggy - Core Fitness

13:30-14:30T at Lovatt Hall, Silver Street MK16 0EJ. Sarah: 07707465132; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 6-week term). Postnatal exercise class, bring baby along!

Newton Longville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Longueville Hall, Whaddon Road MK17 0AT. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

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Bradville

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Stay and Play

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

10:00-11:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

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Shenley

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Eaglestone

The Little Turtle Swim Company

Stantonbury

Bumps and Babies

13:00-14:30T at Squirrel’s Children’s Centre at, Wood End First School MK14 6BB. 01908 317863; For bump - 0s, (drop in).

Cluster Area Only.

Woburn Sands

Baby Sensory Classes

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

Stony Stratford Music Bugs

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

Fun music sessions for 3 mths - 4 yrs.

Thursday

Baby & Tatty Bumpkin

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

Yoga-inspired classes. Book a Free Trial now!

Woburn

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:00-12:00TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Woburn Village Hall MK17 9QD. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Bletchley Story Time

11:00-11:30TH at Bletchley Library, Westfield Road MK2 2RA. 01908 372797; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Under 5’s.

In the Water

Music & Singing

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

Furzton

Sunshine Children’s Centre

Baby Clinic: 9:30-11:15TH; For 0s. 2nd & 4th Thursday.Cluster Area Only.

Breastfeeding Support Group: 11:3012:30TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). H/V attends on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566.

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

Little Robins Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at The Robins Children’s Centre, Glovers Lane MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758; For 0 - 4s, £1 (donation). Cluster Area only.

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For younger dancers, Disco Babies is the hippest class in town. Come along and bop with your tot or join us for Fairytale Baby Ballet and let your little one twirl and pointe their toes like a ballerina! t, Classes in Balle eatre Tap, Musical Th & Street Jazz • Dance Parties • Shows • Exams t • Fairytale Balle Kents Hill

Music Bugs

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

Kiln Farm

Koala Dance

10:00-10:45T at 17 Carters Lane MK11 3ES. 07821 324338; £5 per session (please book).

Fitness class for Mums and their babies.

Leadenhall

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-9:30T at Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Leighton Buzzard

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

13:15-15:15TH at Astral Park, Johnson Drive LU7 4TP. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

Milton Keynes Central Little Stars Ballet Class

14:00-14:30T at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book).

New Bradwell

Mark Making

New sessions in Milton Keynes & now on EVERYDAY of the week!!

Pregnancy Yoga

19:00-20:15TH at Portfields Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Ave MK16 8SB. 07707 465132; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Safe & gentle yoga for pregnancy, plse book.

Olney

Church Mice

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

Shenley Brook End Song and Dance Stars

16:15-17:15TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07713 120827; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Musical theatre class.

Stony Stratford Musical Minis

9:30-10:15T at York House Centre, London Road MK11 1JQ. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). Free trial offer voucher in centre pages.

Stony Stratford Story Time

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

Newport Pagnell

16:00-18:00T at LA Fitness, Willen Lake MK15 0DS. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

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

Fun music sessions.

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Westcroft Baby Song & Rhyme Time

14:00-14:30TH at Westcroft Library, 10 Barnsdale Drive MK4 4DD. 01908 507874; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Under 2’s.

Woburn

Woburn Mother & Toddler Playgroup

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

Wolverton

SwimKidz Swimming Lessons

9:00-11:30T at Wolverton Swimming and Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue MK12 5GH. 07544 555028 or 01908 520528; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Friday

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-11:00T at York House Centre MK11 1JQ. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

10:00-11:30T at Windmill Children’s Centre, Next to New Bradwell School Bounty Street MK13 0BQ. 01908 312473; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Cluster Area Only.

Music Bugs

Westcroft

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Bletchley

Teddy Tots

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

Noah’s Ark Baby & Toddler Group

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

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

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Sarah’s

Baby

Yoga Includes

MUM + BABY YOGA A fun mix of exercises for you and your baby too! (6 weeks+)

YOGA MUMS

A class for busy mums to re-energize, reshape + relax

PREGNANCY YOGA Popular specialist yoga classes in Newport Pagnell since 2007

www.sarahsbabyyoga.co.uk or call: 07707 465132 Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at St John’s Centre, Conway Crescent (off Warwick Road) MK3 6AR. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). £5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-14:30T at DW Sports, Stadium Way West MK1 1ST. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

30-min swim lessons for 6 mths+.

Bradville

Bumps and Babies

13:00-14:30TH at Rainbow Children’s Centre, Pepper Hill School MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925; For 0 - 1s, £0.50 (drop in). Meet other parents.

Cluster area only.

Conniburrow

Bumps and Babes

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

Fullers Slade

Kiln Farm

Bumps & Babes

10:00-11:30T at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoort MK11 2BD. 01908 565852; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Up to the age of 1 year. Cluster Area Only.

Furzton

10:00-11:30TH at Sunshine Children’s Centre, Dulverton Drive MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566; For 0s, (please book). 0-18mths.Bookable.

Priority:Families in C/Area.

Great Linford

Song and Story Time

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

Heelands

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

Kents Hill

Munchkins Baby & Toddler Group

Eaglestone

14:00-16:00T at Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive MK7 6HL. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

The Little Turtle Swim Company

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

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Water Babies

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Loughton

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

Musical Minis

10:00-10:45T at Herons Lodge Girl Guides Centre, Bradwell Road MK8 9AA. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per class (please book). Free Trial session - quote ‘Toddle About’.

Milton Keynes Central

Music Bugs

Downs Barn Family Tots

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

13:30-14:15T at Safari MK Soft Play, 3 Carters Lane MK11 3ET. 01908 886113; For 2 - 5s, £5 per class (drop in). Exciting drama classes.

Loughton Parent & Toddlers

Sunbeams for Babies & Toddlers

9:30-11:00TH at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent MK7 6HQ. Rachel: 07740 164987; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Cost: £1.50 per child/baby & £1 per adult.

Downs Barn

Pyjama Drama

10:00-10:45T at Central Milton Keynes, Children’s Library, Saxon Gate MK9 3HL. 0844 822 1158; For 0 - 4s. 10.00-10.45pm: Mixed ages.

Baby / Tatty Bumpkin Classes

14:00-14:45TH at Sweat Studio, 2 Rillaton Walk MK9 1BW. Reanne: 0845 6804981; For 0 - 4s, £5.83 per class (book by 6-week term).

Newport Pagnell

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:15-12:15TH at The Polenastics Studio, Interchange Business Park MK16 9PY. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

Newport Pagnell Library Story Time

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

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

Pregnancy

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Milton Keynes & Surrounds - Add your group at www.toddleabout.co.uk/advertise/add-class-listing.php Bradville Hall Olney NCT Olney Bumps and Babies

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

10:00-11:00T at Bradville Hall Community Centre, 24 Mercers Drive MK13 7AY. Molly: 07792807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

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

Shenley Brook End

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Buckingham

14:00-15:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. Molly: 07792 807596; For 0 - 2s, £6.50. Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech.

Rugbytots Classes

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

Call to book your free taster session.

Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance

Fairytale Ballet Class: 16:0016:45TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book).

Introducing little ones to ballet.

Tap Dance Class: 16:45-17:30TH; For 3 - 5s, (please book).

Bronze Medal Ballet: 17:1518:15TH; For 4 - 5s, (please book). at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07713 120827.

Leighton Buzzard

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

Sneak a peak, it’s all amazing!

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

Call Katherine on: 07876 643276 Email: northbucks@babysensory.co.uk Check North Bucks Baby Sensory

Stony Stratford

Classes at: Woburn Sands, Thornborough & Wingrave

Westcroft Library Story Time

11:00-11:30TH at Westcroft Library, 10 Barnsdale Drive MK4 4DD. 01908 507874; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Under 5’s.

Mini Makers Art Workshops

Milton Keynes Village

Where Learning is fun!

The Meet Up Club MK

Northern Pastures Pre-School, Saint Luke’s Church ,Newport Pagnell.

We are a small Friendly pre-school providing lots of care and attention. If this is what you are looking for we are the preschool for you. Please contact us for more information Tel : 07905 450 816 or Email: Northernpastures@live.co.uk

Woburn

Woburn Mother & Toddler Group Play Session

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

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 - 1s, (please book). 1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

Wolverton

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, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, structured swimming lessons.

Wolverton Story Time

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

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11:00-11:30TH at MK Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard MK9 3HL. 01908 254088; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

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

Tattenhoe Baby & Tots

Westcroft

MK Story & Rhyme Time

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Tattenhoe

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

Little Stars Ballet Class

9:30-10:00T at Dancebox Studios, The Hub MK9 2FZ. 01908 699503; For 2 - 4s, £5 per session (please book). Tues & Thurs 2pm; Sat 9.30am ages 2-4yrs.

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

10:00-11:00T at York House, London Road MK11 1JQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). 5 p/family. Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Milton Keynes Central

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

Simpson

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:15-11:15TH at Astral Park, Johnson Drive LU7 4TP. 07713 120827; For 0 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

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Saturday Bletchley

Pyjama Drama

9:15-12:00T at Bletchley Community Centre, George Street MK2 2NR. Amy: 01908 886113; For 2 - 7s, £5 per class (please book). Exciting & fun drama classes for 2-7 yrs.

Harmony Hypnobirthing

10:00-12:30TH at The Hypnolife Centre, 181 Queensway MK2 2DZ. April: 07841 028750; For bump, (please book). Relaxing hypnobirthing, booking essential.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

12:30-15:30T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term). Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs.

10:00-11:30TH at Milton Keynes & Boughton Village Hall, Willen Road MK10 9AF. Teresa: 0776 920 0206; For 0 - 2s, £2.50 (drop in). 1st Saturday of month.

Oxley Park

Disco Babies Funky Dance Classes

10:00-11:00TH at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Oxley Park Community Centre MK4 4TA. 07713 120827; For 1 - 4s, (please book). A dance class for trendy toddlers!

“Just The Way You Are” Support Group for Children with Downs Syndrome 14:30-16:30T at Little Owls Children’s Centre, Redgrave Drive MK4 4TA. 01908 520261; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). 2nd & 4th Sat. Cluster area only.

Shenley Brook End

Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance

Baby Ballet: 9:00-9:30TH; For 0 - 3s.

Introduction to ballet for little ones.

Fairytale Ballet Class: 9:45-10:30TH; For 3 5s. Introducing little ones to ballet.

Street Jazz: 11:30-12:15TH; For 3 - 5s. A funky class to get your little ones bopping. at Sadie O’Boyle School of Dance, Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07713 120827. Please book.

Rugbytots Classes

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

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

Infant Football Sessions

Rugbytots Classes

9:30-10:15T at Shenley Leisure Centre (Annexe / Bottom Pitch), Burchard Crescent MK5 6HF. 01908 502488; For 3 - 4s, £4 per session (book by 6-week term). PAYG option.

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

Stantonbury

Newport Pagnell

Rugbytots Classes

Sarah’s Baby Yoga

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

Sarah’s Yoga Mums Re-energise: 17:45-18:45TH; £6 per session (book by 6-week term). Health & wellbeing restoring yoga.

Sarah’s Pregnancy Yoga: 19:0020:15TH; For bump, £8 per session (book by 6-week term). Safe & gentle yoga for pregnancy. at Green Park Community Centre MK16 ONH. 07707 465132.

Stony Stratford

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

Woburn Sands

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Sunday Bletchley

Ducklings Swimming Classes

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

Shenley Brook End

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

A stimulating, fun and nuturing Pre-school.

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Sherington Pre-school offers your child a place where their learning and development can flourish. Small group sizes, excellent links with local schools and above average staff to child ratios.

Session times:

Mon-Thurs: 9:15am - 12:15pm, Tues: lunch club until 1pm (optional), Fri: 9:15am - 3:30pm.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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AYLESBURY VALE AREA

Child Health Clinic & Playtime

10:00-11:45T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). H/V advice service.

Grandparents Group

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

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

10:00-13:15T at Buckingham Park Community Centre, Jubilee Square HP19 9AD. Helen: 01280 453052; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Stone Tiny Tots

9:45-11:15T at Methodist chapel, Eythrope Road HP17 8PH. 07808 156318; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Free hot refreshment, juice & biscuit.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Little Angels

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

Fairy Folk Parent & Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

11:00-12:30T at Reflexions Health & Leisure, Buckingham Road HP19 0FY. 07889 905678; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per child (book by term).

Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play

13:30-14:45TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For 0 - starting to walk.

Get On Moving

13:45-14:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0 5s, (drop in). Singing & Stories.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

13:30-17:00T at Leon Pool, Fern Grove MK2 3HQ. 07544 555028; For 0 - 5s, £11.50 per class (book by 10-week term).

Swim classes for babies/toddlers 12 wks-5 yrs.

Aylesbury

Stony Stratford

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

Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Wolverton

www.sherington.org.uk/preschool NEW mobile number: 07538 695918

Monday

10:00-11:00T at Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road MK5 7AA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in).

Little Kickers Football Classes

16:30-17:15T at 1-2 Trenchard Street (off Coldharbour Lane) HP19 7AA. ktownsend@ littlekickers.co.uk; For 1 - 3s, (book by term).

Fun football classes from 18months+.

Buckingham

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:15-10:45T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Musical Minis

10:00-11:45T at The Buckingham Athletic and Sports Social Club, Stratford Road MK18 1NY. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 10 & 11am.

Breastfeeding Support Group

13:45-15:00TH at Embleton Dining Room, Buckingham Community Hospital MK18 1NU. 01280 826917 or 01296 712975; For bump 1s, FREE.

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Milton Keynes & Surrounds - Add your group at www.toddleabout.co.uk/advertise/add-class-listing.php Shenley Church End Broughton

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

Musical Mayhem

10:00-10:45T at St Mary’s Centre, Station Road HP17 8AH. Monica: 07979 861142; For 0 - 3s, £5 per family (drop in). Lively drop in classes for babes & toddlers.

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years

Bumps, Babes & Weigh

11:00-12:30T at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library, Walter Rose Room HP17 8EE. For bump - 0s, (drop in). Family Support Workers & HV. No older siblings.

Ivinghoe

Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre

Pitstone Breastfeeding Support at the Breastfeeding Lounge: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Support & advice to breastfeeding mothers.

Stay and Play: 13:30-15:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). at Ivinghoe and Pitstone’s Children’s Centre at, Brookmead School LU7 9EX. 01296 662363.

Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today

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

Little Fishes Baby Group

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

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village Hall, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. 07527 125858; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Arts & crafts, story time, song time and more.

Stay & Play and Child Health Clinic

13:30-15:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at, Buckingham Park Community Centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Waddesdon Stay and Play

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-11:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Wing

Baby Health Clinic

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

Tuesday Aylesbury

Quarrendon Quackers Toddler Group

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

PACEY

9:30-11:15T at 147 Meadowcroft HP19 9HH. Jo: 0776 535 5721; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Contact Jo: 07765 355721.

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13:00-14:00T at Quarrendon Children’s Centre at, Haydon Abbey Preschool HP19 9LJ. 01296 331495; For 0 - 3s, (drop in). Crafts and arts with your little one.

Child Health Clinic and Baby Play

Steeple Claydon

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming

11:30-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Fun and Crafts

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

13:30-15:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Wednesday Stay and Play Term Time Only.

11:00-12:30TH at Check Facebook page for location details. 01296 326060; For bump - 1s, £1 per family (donation). 3rd Tues of month.

Contact us for location.

Buckingham

Musical Minis

with Nancy Keen

Hypnobirthing gives you the knowledge and confidence to have the natural birth you want.

Take the first step towards a calm and comfortable birth, call Nancy now for more information on classes.

07817 233480

9:30-11:15T at Tingewick Village Hall, Main St MK18 4NN. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). 9:30 & 10:30 sessions.

Free trials available.

Water Babies Swimming

9:30-12:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

nancy@birthright-hypnobirthing.co.uk Haddenham www.birthright-hypnobirthing.co.uk Story Time Tuesday Tots @ Granville Street

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

Elmhurst Early Years

Grandparents Group: 10:00-11:45TH; For 0 5s, £0.50 (drop in). 50p donation welcome.

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Stay & Play

10:00-11:30T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730; For 0 5s, (drop in). Doors close at 10.30am.

14:30-15:00T at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Library HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Story time run by volunteers.

Quainton

Quainton Baby and Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Quainton Memorial Hall, Station Road HP22 4BW. 01296 655560; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Lots of activities & Refreshments included.

Shabbington

Singing Stars and Story Time

14:00-14:45T at Haddenham Children’s Centre @ The Hut, Marsh Road HP18 9HG. For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Stories and singing, check before attending.

Thornborough

Baby Sensory Classes

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

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

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Thornton

Thornton College Baby & Toddler Group

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

Wendover

Berryfields Children’s Centre

14:00-15:30T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). HV advice & Breastfeeding advice.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

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

Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-12:00T at Zoomania Indoor Playcentre, 3 Kempson Close HP19 8UQ. Helen: 01280 453052; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Winslow

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

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

11:30-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Aylesbury

Bearbrook Early Years

Tea and Toast: 8:15-9:15T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). No session 15th April.

Play and Learn for Asian Parents: 10:3012:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). No session 15th April. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618.

Elmhurst Early Years

Playtime: 9:30-11:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). No session 15th April.

North Bucks Downs Syndrome Support Downs Ducklings: 12:30-14:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Monthly group - Call centre for dates. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Stories & Rhymes: 10:00-11:15T; For 1 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 1 1/2 - 5 years.

Learn through Play: 13:00-14:30T; For 1 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). 18 months - 5 years. at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Wednesday

Baby First Cafe & Child Health Clinic

Child Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30T; For bump 1s, (drop in). Weekly child health clinic.

Postnatal Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0s, FREE (drop in). at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730.

Get on Moving

13:00-13:45T at Quarrendon Children’s Centre at, Haydon Abbey Preschool HP19 9LJ. 01296 331495; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Dance & sing with rhymes & instruments.

Playtime

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

You are welcome to bring a snack.

Little Tots

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

In the Water

Music & Singing

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Your Birth, Your Baby

MummyNatal 6 week Course: 18:1519:15TH; For bump, (please book). Dates: 20/5. £45 6 wk course.

Natal Birth Workshops: 19:30-21:30TH; For bump, (please book). Dates: 15/4 & 27/5. £75.00 2 wk course.

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

Birth Right Hypnobirthing Classes

19:30-10:00TH at. Nancy: 07817 233480; For bump, (please book). Relaxed hypnobirthing classes.

Bierton

St James the Great Church Parent & Toddler Group

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

Buckingham

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Aylesbury Vale Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Water Babies Swimming Chinnor Little Kickers Football Classes

12:00-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Great Kimble

Parents as First Teachers (PAFT)

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

Singing Stars & Story Time Mobile Children’s Centre

13:00-14:15T at Quarrendon Children’s Centre at, Haydon Abbey Preschool HP19 9LJ. 01296 331495; For bump - 3s, (drop in). Parental issues & child development support.

14:00-14:45T at Haddenham Mobile Children’s Centre @ Swan Pub Car Park HP17 9TR. For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Haddenham

Buckingham

PACEY

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-11:30T at Haddenham Children’s Centre, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

9:45-12:45T at Adstock Village Hall, Church End MK18 2HY. Helen: 01280 453052; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Haddenham Health Clinic

14:00-15:30T at Haddenham Children’s Centre @, Haddenham Surgery HP17 8JX. For 0 - 1s, (drop in).

Baby weighing and advise.

Water Babies Swimming

10:00-11:00T at Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road MK18 1RY. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Long Crendon

Long Crendon Library

Coffee Morning: 10:00-12:30T; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in). First Wednesday of the month.Open to all.

Bounce and Rhyme Session: 11:0011:30TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). at Long Crendon Community Library, High Street HP18 9AF. 0845 2303232.

Haddenham Hunca Munca

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

Waddesdon Stay and Play

9:30-10:45T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Wing

Stay and Play

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

Winslow

Musical Minis

Ivinghoe

Berryfields Parent and Toddler Group

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

Sparkles - Speech therapy for children with Down Syndrome

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

Appointment only.

Child Health Clinic

9:45-11:30T at Winslow Public Hall, Elmsfield Gate. Amanda: 01908 259914; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 per session (please book). 45-minute classes starting at 9:45 & 10:45am.

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

Thursday

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

Aylesbury Playtime

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

No session 16/4/15.

Mother and Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at, Buckingham Park community centre HP19 9AD. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

PACEY - Getting ready for Inspection

9:30-11:00T at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. Jenny: 01280 815001; For 0 - 4s. Call for Information. Dates, 21/5, 18/6, 16/7.

Stay and Play

9:45-11:15T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre, The Healthy Living Centre HP21 8TJ. 01296 334562; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Arts & Crafts session.

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Pop in and Play Alongside Little Rothchild Health Clinic

Fishes Toddler Group

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

Steeple Claydon

Steeple Claydon Baby & Toddler Group

10:00-12:00T at Steeple Claydon Village Hall, Chaloners Hill MK18 2PE. 07527 125858; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Arts & crafts, story time, song time and more.

Thame

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

Waddesdon Little Angels

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

10:00-11:00T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month.

Lighthouse Toddler Group

Wendover

Play & Learn for Asian Parents

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

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

Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

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

10:30-12:00TH at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). No session 16th April.

Southcourt Children’s Centre

Tiny Toes: 11:45-13:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). under 25’s and their children.

Grandparent’s Group: 13:30-15:00T; For 0 5s, £2 per family (drop in). at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Wing

Bumps and Babes

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

Bumps - 12 months.

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

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Baby Sensory Classes

10:00-12:15TH at Wingrave Community Centre, Church St HP22 4PD. Katherine: 07876 643276; For 0 - 1s, (please book). 1 hour of sensory fun for babies 0 - 13mths.

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Elmhurst Early Years

Tea and Toast: 8:15-9:15T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). No session 17th April.

Big Kids Fun: 10:30-12:00TH; For 2 - 5s, FREE (drop in). No session 17th April. at Early Years Excellence Hub, Elmhurst Site HP20 2DB. 01296 383207.

Princes Risborough & Haddenham musicalmayhemuk.com PJ Friday

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

Busy Fingers

9:45-12:15T at Southcourt Children’s Centre, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 487855; For 1 - 5s, £1.50 per family (please book). 1½-5 yrs. Please book. 9.45 & 11.15am.

St. Mary’s Tots

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

Stay & Play: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Child Health Clinic & Breastfeeding Support: 12:30-14:00T; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). Last Friday of the month. at 147 Meadowcroft HP19 9HH. 01296 331495.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:30T at Reflexions Health and Leisure, Watermead HP19 0FY. 01666 577377; For 0 - 5s, £13 per class (book by term). Baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons.

Stewkley

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

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

Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Waddesdon

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Berryfields Children’s Centre

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Winslow

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

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

Saturday

Haddenham

Stay and Play

Aylesbury

Ivinghoe

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

10:00-11:30T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Please bring fruit for snack time.

Ivinghoe Children’s Centre

Bumps and Babes: 10:00-11:30TH; For bump - 12m, (drop in).

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

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Stagecoach Theatre School

Haddenham

Bumps & Babes

14:00-15:30TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-12:30T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

11:30-16:00T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

13:00-16:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:00-11:00TH at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre at, Oving Pavilion HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Bounce & Rhyme

Mini Memories: 11:00-12:00T; For 0-12m, FREE (drop in). No older siblings.

Stay & Play: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Tuesday Session - Doors close at 10.30am. at John Fitz John Avenue, Berryfields HP18 0FG. 01296 382730.

10:30-12:00T at Early Years Excellence Hub, Bearbrook Site HP19 7QP. 01296 437618; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Dates: 25/4, 30/5, 27/6.

Tiddlers and Toddlers

Oving

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

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

Daddy Cool

10:00-11:30T at South West Aylesbury Children’s Centre at, Aylesbury College Campus HP21 8PD. 01296 334562; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (please book).

Fortnightly Group.

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

Stewkley Baby & Toddler Group

Quarrendon Children’s Centre

Gingerbread Group

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

Monthly, call C/C for dates.

Saturday Playtime

Long Crendon

Playtime

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

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

Dad’s Breakfast Club

9:30-11:00T at Haddenham Children’s Centre at, Walter Rose Room, Haddenham Village Hall HP17 8EE. For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). Dates: 9/5, 6/6, 18/7.

Thame

Stagecoach Theatre

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

Waddesdon Family Fun

10:00-11:30T at Waddesdon and Whitchurch Children’s Centre, The Football Pavilion, Frederick Street HP18 0LX. 01296 655218; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). call for dates.

Wendover

Water Babies Swimming Classes

9:00-12:00T at MS Centre, Oakwood Close HP22 5GF. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

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

Fantastic dance, sing & drama for 6-8 yr olds.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

Physical Fun

Arts & Crafts

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Sunday

Birth Right Hypnobirthing Classes

10:00-12:30TH at. Nancy: 07817 233480; For bump, (please book). Relaxed hypnobirthing classes.

Aylesbury

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Little Kimble

8:30-13:30T at Booker Park School, Stoke Leys Close HP21 9ET. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.25 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Chatty Church

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

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Fun & educational swim lessons 0-10yrs.

Wendover

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

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

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

SOUTH BUCKS AREA (Wycombe, Chiltern & South Bucks)

Monday

Bumps and Babes

Amersham

Stay and Play

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

S & P Saturday Session runs every 2nd Sat.

Baby Signing for all babies from 6 weeks to 3 years Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech Lots of Fun, Songs, Music, Props & Puppets

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

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

Please call centre to book.

Little Kickers Football Classes

Classes available Monday to Friday Book your FREE trial lesson today For classes in High Wycombe & Princes Risborough Call Maria on 07885 944904 or mariawebster@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.co.uk

15:45-17:30TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Beaconsfield

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

BeeMusic Monthly Concerts For Kids

10:00-10:45T at St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Green HP9 2BN. Elena: 07971 442065; For 0 - 4s, £10 per session (please book). Dates: 11/5, 1/6, 6/7. £10.00 per adult, kids free.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:30-13:00T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Bourne End

Messy Play

9:15-10:45T at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, The Meadows School HP10 0HF. 01628 525802; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Action Kids Activity Classes

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

Sessions: 09.30-10.15am & 10.30-11.15am.

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Chesham Trinity Tots

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

Sometimes in half-term.

Denham Green

Pop In and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Tilehouse Combined School UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Great Missenden

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Hazlemere

Bounce & Rhyme

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

High Wycombe

Crafty Mondays

9:00-11:00T at Mapledean Children’s Centre at, Field Road Satellite Centre HP12 4RL. 01494 475473; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending.

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

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00TH at Wycombe (Hampden Way) Children’s Centre, The Community Centre HP13 7TJ. 01494 512138; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please check times and days in the holidays.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

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

Millbrook Children’s Centre

Cuddles Club: 10:00-11:00T; For bump - 2s, (drop in). For pregnant mums & babies up to 2 years.

Messy Mondays: 14:00-15:00T; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Messy play session. at Millbrook Children’s Centre, Millbrook School HP12 4BA. 01494 447110.

Tumbling Toddlers

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

Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

12:30-16:00T at Maplewood School, Faulkner Way, Downley HP13 5HB. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Messy Play

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

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.

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Tiddlywinks

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

For details and availability call: 01442 506 371 (Little Kickers Amersham)

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

Running weekends and weekdays.

Marlow

Tiddlywinks

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

07412 480 804 (Little Kickers Aylesbury & Oxford)

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

Pacey Childminding & Nanny Group

9:30-11:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre, Foxes Piece School SL7 1JW. 01628 472121; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Monday of the month.

Approved football training for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

Call 07751 231737 or visit www.mini-maniacs.com NCT Beaconsfield Bumps and Babies

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

Story time

10:00-10:30TH at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories with lots of fun.

NCT Bumps & Babies (NCTeenies) Princes Risborough

14:00-15:30TH at Check Facebook page for location details. 01296 326060; For bump - 1s, £1 per family (donation). Bumps & Babies.2nd Mon of month.All welcome.

Tylers Green

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

Burnham

Amersham

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

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

Class times: 09.45 & 10.45.

Chesham

Beaconsfield

Marlow

Stay and Play

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

Marlow Bottom

Marlow Bottom Mother and Toddler Group

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

Princes Risborough

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Baby Clinic with Breastfeeding Support

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

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Wendover

Rhymetime

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

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

Tylers Green

Child Health Clinic

Funky Monkeys

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.

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

13:45-14:45T at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. Katie: 07866 510 289; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per family (book by 12week term). Help their hands do the talking!

Tuesday

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Sign & Rhyme Baby Signing

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

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.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Twins Group: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Monday of month.

PACEY - Childminding Group: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st & 3rd Monday of mth. at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934.

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

Gerrards Cross

Booker Gym Club

Naphill

Risborough Children’s Centre

10:00-11:30TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Tilehouse Combined School UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 1s, (drop in). Drop-in session for 18mths & under.

Tumbling Toddlers: 10:15-12:00T; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only.

Pre School Classes: 13:00-15:45T; For 2 - 4s, £4.95 per session (book by term).

Class Times: 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Princes Risborough

Denham Green

Baby Sensory Classes

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming

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

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

13:00-14:00T at Naphill Village Hall, Main Road HP14 4SX. Maria: 07885944904; For 0s, £6 (book by 10-week term). Birth to around 6-7 months.

Focus

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

10:00-10:45T at Waterside Children’s Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Does NOT run on the 1st Tues of the Month.

Bounce & Rhyme At Wendover Library

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

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.

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5 Cheeky Monkeys

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

Little Angels

10:30-11:30T at St. Michael & All Angels Church, Sycamore Rd HP6 5DR. 01494 727 553; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Alternate Wednesdays -contact for dates.

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

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

Marlow

Bumps and Babies

10:30-12:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre, Sandygate Road SL7 3AZ. 01628 472121; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

PQA Poppets are enrolling now

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

Beaconsfield

Bounce and Rhyme

10:00-11:15TH with Beaconsfield Children’s Centre at Beaconsfield Library HP9 2NJ. 01494 678244; For 1 - 5s, (drop in). 10am (under 18 mths) & 10.45 (18mths-5 yrs).

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.

Bourne End

Bumps and Babies

10:30-12:00T at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, The Meadows School HP10 0HF. 01628 525802; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Burnham

Burnham Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & breastfeeding support.

Baby Explore & Learn: 9:15-10:45TH; For 0s, FREE (drop in). for babies under 12 mths old. at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380.

in Amersham!

Classes run on Saturdays from 10 - 11.30am Find us at Dr Challoners Grammar School, HP6 5HA Visit www.pqacademy.com or call 084567 32022

Flackwell Heath

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

13:00-14:30TH at Marlow Children’s Centre, Foxes Piece School SL7 1JW. 01628 472121; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Young Parents Group.

Flackwell Heath Methodist Church Parent and Toddler Group

Gerrards Cross

Tiny Tots & Little Fishes

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

Great Missenden

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Hazlemere

Noizee Preschool Music & Movement Classes

Emmanuel Lullaby Club

Chesham Children’s Centre

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.

Chesham

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

Little Talkers: 10:00-11:00T; For 0 - 2s, (drop in). A fun Language Focussed Session.

Breastfeeding Group: 13:00-15:00T; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). advice/support on Breastfeeding.

Baby Time: 15:00-16:30T; For bump - 1s, FREE (drop in). up to 12mths. at Waterside Children Centre, 470 Waterside HP5 1QF. 01494 792852.

Denham Green

11:00-12:30TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Tilehouse Combined School UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Baby weighing & Health Visitor advice.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Noizee Music & Movement Classes: 9:3010:15TH; For 1 - 5s, £6 per class (drop in). For 1 yr - 5 yrs with discount for siblings.

Noizee Sunshine Baby Club: 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (drop in). 6 mths to independent movers. at Hazlemere Community Centre, Rose Avenue HP15 7UB. Elisa: 07717879903.

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Puddle Ducks Swimming Lessons

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

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

Suitable for walking to 5yrs. Term time only.

Multi Sensory, Pre-school Music and Movement Experience.

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

Please call centre to book.

Baby Clinic

Tumbling Toddlers

FUN MUSIC CLASS!

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance

High Wycombe

Footprints

Prestwood

Bumps and Babies

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

Radnage

Radnage Mother and Toddler Group

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

50p per extra child. 1st visit is free.

Walters Ash

Walter’s Ash Stay and Play

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

Thursday Amersham 0 - 1 Fun

10:00-11:30T at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 1s, (drop in).

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

St.Anne’s Parent & Toddler Group

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

Child Health Clinic & Breastfeeding Support

15:30-17:15TH at The Polish Club, Raans Road HP6 6LX. 01442 506371; For 2 - 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

9:00-11:00T at St. Anne’s Church, London Road, Wycombe Marsh HP11 1ET. 07443 596304; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

9:30-11:00T at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Chepping View Primary Academy HP12 4PR. 01494 475473; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Little Kickers Football Classes

Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield Library

Toy Library: 10:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Toy Library runs Fortnightly.

Story time: 14:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories with lots of fun. at Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 0845 230 3232.

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

10:00-11:30T at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre at, Bourne End Library SL8 5SX. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

10am(Walkers-5yrs) & 11am(birthpre-walkers).

Burnham Lent Risers

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

St Peters Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Penn Free Methodist Church, Church Rd HP10 8NU. Katie: 07866 510 289; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per family (book by 12-week term). Help their hands do the talking!

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:30-11:45T at Chesham Youth Centre, Old Drill Hall HP5 2HA. Shell: 07985 244943; For 0 - 3s, (book by term). Free trials, check website for classes.

Bounce & Rhyme

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

sfield & Penn Classes in Amersham, Beacon ion Tea & Toy Time after every sess or Call Katie on 07866 510 289 k email online@sign-rhyme.co.u for more information.

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Denham Green

Pacey Childminders Group

Great Kingshill

Swimkidz Swimming Lessons

High Wycombe

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

Fun & educational swimming lessons 0-10yrs.

9:30-11:00T at Wycombe (Hampden Way) Children’s Centre at, Wrights Meadow Centre HP13 7TJ. 01494 512138; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Booker Gym Club

Tumbling Toddlers: 10:15-12:00T; For 1 - 5s, £4 per session (drop in). For walking to 5yrs.

Pre School Classes: 13:00-15:45T; For 2 - 4s, £4.95 per session (book by term). Class Times: 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. at Bookers Gym Club at, Wycombe Judo Centre HP12 4UE. 01494 471566.

Starlight Toddler Group

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

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.

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.

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

9:45-12:00T at Downley Community Centre, School Close HP13 5TR. Maria: 07885944904; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by 10-week term). 9.45am: 14mths+ & 11am: 6/7-14mths.

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

Stay and Play

Playhouse Toddlers

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

Parent & Toddler Group

Great Kingshill Baby & Toddler Group

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

Little Talkers

10:15-11:15T at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Chepping View Primary Academy HP12 4PR. 01494 475473; For 1 - 4s, (drop in). Call C/C to ensure running before attending.

Maidenhead

Bumps & Babes Coffee

10:30-12:30TH at Pizza Express, 2-4 Bridge Street SL6 8BJ. For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in).

Marlow

Breast Feeding Support Group

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

Crafty Tales

10:15-12:00TH at Marlow Children’s Centre at, MCF Hall SL7 1JW. 01628 472121; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 2nd Thursday of the month.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Bounce & Rhyme

10:00-11:00TH at Princes Risborough Library, Bell Street HP27 0AA. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

10am:Crawlers; 10.30am:Toddlers.

Check hols.

Baby Peep

10:30-12:00TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For bump 1s, FREE (drop in).

Tylers Green

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Friday

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10:00-11:30TH at Denham & Gerrard’s Cross Children’s Centre, Tilehouse Combined School UB9 5JL. 01895 835967; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 4th Thurs of mth.

Penn & Tylers Green Mother and Toddler Group

Princes Risborough

Weekly themes with props, e puppets, instruments & mor ed forc Signs taught then rein in a musical context Pay per family (not per child)

Pacey Childminders Group

Chesham

10:00-10:45TH at Holy Trinity Church Rooms, Church Road (next to the crown pub) HP10 8NY. 07866 510 289; For 0 - 4s, £5 per session (drop in). Merry Mix of Music and Movement! .

Helping Babies communicate before they can talk!

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

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

Funky Monkeys

Help their hands do the talking!

In the Water

Music & Singing

Amersham

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

9:30-11:45T at St Michaels and All Angels Church, High Street HP6 5DR. Shell: 07985 244943; For 0 - 3s, (book by term). Free trials, check website for classes.

Sign & Rhyme Baby Signing

9:45-11:30T at Amersham Common Village Hall, 24 White Lion Rd HP5 2BN. Katie: 07866 510 289; For 0 - 2s, £6.50 per family (book by 12-week term). Help their hands do the talking!

Bounce & Rhyme

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

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

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

Fairytale Academy Creative Dance Classes

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

Fun at One

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

Beaconsfield

Bulrushes Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Green HP9 2BN. 07939 493754; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

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South Buckinghamshire Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Bounce and Rhyme

10:00-10:30T at Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds Road HP9 2NJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Runs on the 1st Friday of each month.

Super Sensory Stars

10:00-11:30TH at Beaconsfield Children’s Centre, Beacon Close HP9 1RJ. 01494 678244; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 0 - 18 months.

Little Kickers Football Classes

15:45-17:30TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 01442 506371; For 2 7s, (book by term). Fun football classes.

HOLIDAY CAMPS BOOKER GYM CLUB LearnLearning Gymnastics through Fun gymnastics July & August through fun GYM CLASS FREE TRIAL Term Time sessions run for Tumbling Toddlers through to Teenagers

Bourne End

Freestyle Gymnastics

Stay and Play

A mix of Free Running, Parkour, Tricking & Urban Gymnastics

9:30-11:00TH at Wooburn Green and Bourne End Children’s Centre, Christ Church HP10 9AA. 01628 525802; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Burnham

Toddler Time

10:00-11:30T at Burnham Children’s Centre, Minniecroft Road SL1 7DE. 01628 665380; For 0 - 3s, FREE (drop in). For Walkers.

Family Focus Postnatal Depression Support Group

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

Chalfont St Giles

Little Crickets Toddler Group

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

Chalfont St Peter

Teddy Bears Toddler Group

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

Chesham

Play and Learn

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

Great Missenden

Story Time at Great Missenden Library

11:00-11:30T at High street HP16 OAL. 0845 2303232; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Hazlemere

Sing & Sign Baby Signing

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

Teach your baby to talk BEFORE speech!

High Wycombe

Mapledean Children’s Centre

Chatterbox: 9:00-10:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending.

Your Child’s Learning Journey: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). C/C to ensure running before attending. at Mapledean Children’s Centre, Chepping View Primary Academy HP12 4PR. 01494 475473.

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All enquiries call 01494 471566 Email: gym@wycombejudocentre.co.uk Booker Gym Club, High Wycombe HP12 4UE www.bookergymclub.co.uk Sparkles Down Syndrome Group

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

Appointment only.

Stay and Play

9:15-10:45T at St Peters Church Hall, Micklefield Road HP11 1SQ. 01494 446785; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Child Health Clinic

9:30-11:00T at Castlefield Children’s Centre, Rutland Avenue HP12 3LL. 01494 475475; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure group is running.

Small Saints

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

Coffee and Play

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

Bounce and Rhyme

10:00-10:30T at 5 Eden Place HP11 2DH. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (please book).

Ticket Required, call library for dates.

Micklefield Library Bounce & Rhyme

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

Holmer Green

Noizee Music & Movement Classes

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

Little Chalfont

Little Chalfont Toddler Group

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

Marlow

Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

Bounce & Rhyme

10:30-11:45TH at Marlow Library, Institute Road SL7 1BL. For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 10.30 (2-5 yrs) & 11.15 (0-1yrs).

Prestwood

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30T at Prestwood & Missenden Children’s Centre, Prestwood Methodist Church HP16 9EY. 01494 866181; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Princes Risborough

Musical Mayhem

9:45-12:00T at Princes Risborough Community Centre, Wades Park HP27 9AX. Monica: 07979 861142; For 0 - 3s, £5 per family (drop in). Lively drop-in classes for babes &toddlers.

Stay and Play

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

Stokenchurch

Rendezvous Mother and Toddler Group

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

Saturday Amersham

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

PQA Amersham Poppets Classes

10:00-11:30T at Dr Challoners Grammar School, Chesham Road HP6 5HA. Liz: 07443 460390; For 4 - 5s, £12 (please book). Dance & drama classes.

Stay and Play

10:00-11:30TH at Amersham Children’s centre, Bell Lane HP6 6PF. 01494 764258; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). S & P Saturday Session runs every 2nd Sat.

Swimming Lessons at The Chiltern Pools

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

Beaconsfield

Little Kickers Football Classes

9:00-13:30TH at The Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Road HP9 1RG. 01442 506371; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Fun football classes from 2-7 yrs.

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

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Imaginative introductions to 5 January pieces where children are 2 February encouraged to 2 March feel involved in BeeMusic – a series of 11 May the music and 1 June informal, monthly concerts the stories 6 July it tells. for children (ages O-4) and their Performances

parents. Top quality professional musicians performing a range of music on different instruments.

1O:OOam@ St.Michael’s Church Beaconsfield HP9 2BN

ALL KIDS ACTIVE provide a range of sports & physical activities for children.

We provide high quality, safe, fun activities for your child including inflatables, parties, sports coaching & toddler classes (Action Kids).

Tickets online and at the door

www.beemusic.co.uk info@beemusic.co.uk O7971 442 O65 Tickets £1O per adult children go free!

For a free taster session for your school, nursery, children’s centre or child please contact us!

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

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Princes Risborough

Water Babies Swimming Classes

11:00-13:30T at Alfriston School, Penn Road HP9 2TS. 01869 325499; For 0 - 4s, £15 per session (please book). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Marlow

Dads Stay and Play

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Chorleywood

10:00-11:30TH at Risborough Children’s Centre, Wellington Avenue HP27 9HY. 01844 347934; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 25/4/15 & 16/5/15.

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

11:00-11:30T at Bell Street HP27 0AA. 0845 230 3232; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call Library for dates & times.

Story Time

Seer Green

Hazlemere

Tylers Green

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

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

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

Little Kickers Football Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Henley-on-Thames

Sunday

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

Fantastic dance, sing & drama!

Hazlemere

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Water Babies Swimming Classes

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

High Wycombe

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Little Kickers Football Classes

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

Stagecoach Theatre School

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

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

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Little Kickers Football Classes

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

High Wycombe

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

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

Stagecoach Theatre School

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