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IN THIS ISSUE Bite Sized News

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Back in 2010, with 2 littles ones and no clue about how to raise them (not much has changed there!), we had the crazy idea to create a local magazine, exclusively for families with babies and toddlers.

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It was a nerve-wracking time, but suffice it to say we were blown away by the amazing response we received from parents!

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12 years on, and this issue marks the 50th edition of the Toddle About magazine. We now have magazines in 6 different regions of the UK, run by our amazing team of franchisees who are making such a positive difference to their local parenting communities whilst also creating their own versions of success and happiness through their businesses.

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The Mobile Role Play Experience Little City is the original, multi award-winning mobile role play experience for children aged 6 and under. Little ones can explore 10+ bespoke areas, including a vets, hairdressers, café and more. Every 1 hour 10 minute session allows plenty of time for little ones to immerse themselves in a land of pretend play. Grown-ups are often found joining in the fun too! Little City visits each venue around Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire once a month. Offer: 10% off when you book - quote TODDLE. bookwhen.com/littlecitymiltonkeynes. See P.11

8 October, London’s Hyde Park Help transform the futures of seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). What? GOSH Charity’s annual family 5K event and festival village Why? Raise money to help support the seriously ill children treated at GOSH. Who? All ages and abilities; run, walk, wheel or scoot the 5K route. How much? £18 early bird entry, or £21.50 from 18th July. Register your children for free. www.gosh.org/get-involved/fundraisingevents/rbc-race-for-the-kids/. See P.2

Helping Babies Develop in Bedford Babies have an extraordinary capacity to absorb information during their precious first year and at Baby Sensory, they don't waste a single moment. Their multi-sensory activities stimulate your baby in ways that are crucial for development. Classes are designed for babies from birth to 13 months. Activities include music, movement, baby signing, light shows, themed sessions, water and messy play, puppet shows, bubbles and literally hundreds of props. Every activity is backed by scientific research. Offer: Half price class when you quote 'Toddle'. www.babysensory.com/beds. See P.35

This Little Piggy is Going to Market!

The Reluctant Dragon at Stantonbury Theatre Sat 3 Sept, 2:30pm When a boy finds a dragon up on the Downs, he’s not in the least surprised. He's always known the cave there was a dragon cave, so it seems only right for a dragon to be living in it. But this particular dragon is not a bit like the ones in fairy tales - this one writes poetry and doesn’t like fighting! Quantum Theatre’s enchanting adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s The Reluctant Dragon is a touching, sweet and funny tale of bravery, friendship and derring-do for all the family (suitable for 3 years+). www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk. See P.10 4 July-Sept 2022 Toddle About

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Baby & Children’s market will be in Milton Keynes and Bedford with their popular nearly new sales. Stalls will be bursting with baby and children’s items, plus a small selection of local businesses. So pop along and grab yourself a bargain, or if you need to clean out those cupboards, then book a stall. Milton Keynes: Sun 3rd July, 3.30pm - 5pm & Sat 10th Sept, 3pm - 4.30pm at Medbourne Pavilion, MK5 6LS Bedford: Sun 9th October, 11am - 12.30pm, John Bunyan Sports Centre, MK42 9TS www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk £1.50 entry, kids go free!

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Mini Mozart is a super-exciting music class for babies and toddlers in Bedford.

Ragdolly Annas' Toddler Disco will be 'popping up' at a venue near you this summer holiday. Come and hit the dance floor with your little one, bust out some old school dance moves and throw some serious shapes! Expect popular party, disco and dance tunes, all with a Ragdolly Annas twist. Keep an eye on social media pages as new dates and venues are released. Alongside these special events, Ragdolly Annas' everyday high energy music classes for the 0-5s will also continue to run. Offer: First session free for all new customers. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. See P.27

Each class is led by at least two professional musicians, with familiar songs and sensory activities woven into a different fairy tale every week. The aim is to get babies actively listening to music rather than simply hearing it! Guest musicians feature on a regular basis and little ones are introduced to a wide variety of orchestral instruments. Book a taster session at www.minimozart.com. See P.36

The Knowledge All Parents Should Have Are you a new parent? Are you about to start weaning? Do you have an inquisitive little one who is starting to get on the move? Are you worried about choking, head injuries, burns, accidental poisoning? If so, get yourself booked on to one of Kate's award-winning Daisy First Aid classes in Bedford or Milton Keynes! Choose to take a class with family and friends in the comfort of your own home or attend a public class at a local venue. You won’t regret it. Offer: Get 10% off bookings for Kate’s classes by using the code TODDLEABOUT10. See availability at www.daisyfirstaid.com/first-aid-bedford-milton-keynes/. See P.17

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Mess Around Ltd is looking for Franchise Come and join leaders in Milton the team! Keynes & Bedford. If you are looking for a new career, one that sees you as your own boss, able to choose your own hours and offers oodles of messy fun then drop them an email today for a prospectus. With no hidden charges, they provide you with everything you need to get your business off to a flying start and continued support throughout your contract with them.

Run by qualified teacher, Claire, an Early Years specialist, Phonics With Robot Reg Milton Keynes recently celebrated one year of providing funfilled classes to inspire children and their grown-ups in early literacy. These stimulating classes include a mixture of song, dance, role-play and sensory activities to help children learn to recognise letter shapes and sounds. Sessions are 45 minutes long and split into minis and pre-school groups with activities tailored to each age group. Offer: 3 week trial for £15 (usual price £21) Contact claired@robotreg.co.uk for more details or visit www.robotreg.co.uk/pages/claire. See P.25

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Signing Classes this Summer Stay signing and having fun with your little one this summer with The Signing Company's pay as you go summer classes! Did you know that learning to sign with your baby can alleviate frustration, improve language acquisition, and create a stronger bond with your baby? Can you imagine your baby telling you when they are hungry or want mummy? The Signing Company's classes include fun, bubbles, props and music, plus resources to take home. Classes run all over Milton Keynes and Buckingham. Offer: Sign up for the term and get 1 week free. www.nikki.thesigningcompany.co.uk. See P.26

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Let Your Imagination Run Wild. Wilderness Explorers Forest School in Woburn helps you and your child connect to nature whilst learning in a fun, relaxed environment that is child-led. The children are the centre of each session and groups are planned depending on your child’s interests. They run a variety of different sessions including parent and toddler classes, home education classes, family sessions, holiday clubs and birthday parties. They even offer a FREE taster session for all block bookings Contact via wildernessexplorersmk, wildernessexplorers@hotmail.com or 07882 911128 See P.29

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Summer Fun SUMMER DAYS OUT FOR FAMILIES AND THEIR LITTLE ONES

ALL THE PATCH MK AUG Off A422, just outside Milton Keynes Opening at the end of July or early August, The Patch is back for another year of summer fun. Lose yourself amongst acres of sunflowers and wildflowers, hunt to find your escape route in the new Corn Maze and enjoy many other fun family activities. The Patch MK, Mount Mill Farm, MK, MK19 6DG hello@thepatchmk.co.uk thepatchmk www.thepatchmk.co.uk Check website for opening dates/times and prices.

JULY BEDFORD RIVER FESTIVAL

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Willen Lake, MK. 11am - 4pm

Splash 'n' Play at Willen Lake in Milton Keynes is one of the UK’s largest outdoor splash parks with over 60 unique water features, including Super Splash bucket; water tunnel; sail boat; water cannons; Sea Serpent; unique toddler area with a bespoke water journey and more. Booking is essential and sessions run for 45 minutes. Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Street, MK, MK15 0DS enquiries@willenlake.org.uk willenlake www.willenlake.org.uk/activities £5 per child. Accompanying adults go free.

AUG MK PLAY DAY 3 Campbell Park, MK. 11am - 4pm

Bedford River Festival is a spectacular weekend on Bedford’s Embankment, across Russell Park, Mill Meadows, St Mary’s Gardens and taking over the High Street for the first time this year. With exciting entertainments and activities on and off the river, live music, fun fairs and more, there is something for the whole family. Bedford Embankment Tel: 01536 512475 BedfordEvents www.riverfestival.bedford.gov.uk

MK Playday, the largest free play event held in Milton Keynes, provides fun, free accessible activities for all children and their families as part of the nationally recognised Playday. There will be loads to enjoy from water slides to woodland play, mascots to stage performances. Bring a picnic or enjoy some hot food from the food zone. Campbell Park, Milton Keynes Tel: 01908 233600 TheParksTrust

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Dunstable Downs. 10am - 4pm

The Summer of Sport programme offers plenty of fun for the whole family. Join in with the fun and games with activities like kite flying, soft archery, football and badminton to name just a few. The event is free but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, LU6 2GY 01582 500920 dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstable-downs-andwhipsnade-estate Parking is £3.50 for non-National Trust members 8 July-Sept 2022 Toddle About

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AUG FAMILY AIR SHOW 7 Shuttleworth Swiss Gardens. 10am - 5pm With fantastic funfair attractions, kids activities, the beautiful Shuttleworth Swiss Garden, vintage bus rides, a thrilling air display, and much more – you won’t want to miss out on this Family Air Show. With all your Shuttleworth favourites and an array of visiting surprises, there is something to keep the whole family entertained. Shuttleworth, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 9DT enquiries@shuttleworth.org Shuttleworthtrust www.shuttleworth.org £40 per adult (£36 in advance); under 15s are free.

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Fruit Tarts Ingredients:

(For the pastry) • 84g plain flour, plus a little extra for dusting • 56g baking spread • 14g caster sugar • A few drops of water • 2 tsps jam mixed with 1 tsp water (For the filling / topping) • 85ml double cream • 1 dessert spoon lemon curd • Blueberries and raspberries (or your fruit of choice)

Equipment:

• Mixing bowl • Muffin or pie tin • Cooling rack • Rolling pin, fork & spoon • Pastry cutter or mug (8cm dia) • Pastry brush (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°/ 170° fan or gas mark 5.

2. In a large mixing bowl, rub the flour and butter together with your fingers until it resembles sand.

3. Add the sugar and a few drops of cold water and mix together with a fork or your hands until it forms a smooth dough. If too wet add more flour, if too crumbly add a drop of water.

7. Tip out any excess flour and then place your pastry in the holes.

8. Prick with a fork and then bake for 8 minutes, until they are beginning to turn light brown.

4. Flour your work surface and roll the pastry out until 2mm thick.

5. Cut out your circles. Depending on the thickness of your pastry you should get 6-8 circles.

9. Allow them to cool and then brush with the jam mixture.

10. In a second small bowl, mix the

6. Prepare your baking tin by rubbing butter over the holes and then sprinkling flour in them.

cream and lemon curd until nicely combined. Share this between the pastry cases, and top with the fruit of your choice.

Recipe by Maria Rix from Eat, Sleep, Bake, Repeat. www.mariarix.co.uk/eat-sleep-bake-repeat

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HAVE YOUR SAY! Can You Help? We’d love to know what you think! This might be the 50th edition of Toddle About, but we’re still looking for ways to improve the service we provide. In order to do that, we need to know what you like, what you don’t like and what you feel we could do differently. Please complete our survey to let us know!

Fill out our survey at toddle.fun/survey As a thank you, we have 30 fantastic books to give away! We’ll pick 30 respondents at random and send the winners a brand new parenting book or children’s book to enjoy. Closing date: midnight on 23rd August.

Award-winning entertainment for pre-school children Action songs, props and puppets every week. Fun & COVID safe environment. Summer shows running during school holidays!

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RETRO BANZ SUNGLASSES, £10.99 Designed in Australia, Banz® sunglasses offer comfortable, safe and stylish sun protection for even the tiniest sets of eyes. The adjustable Velcro on the flexible strap allows the glasses to grow as the child does. Available in Baby (0-2yrs) and Kids’ (2-5yrs) sizes, in Pink, Black, White or Aqua. www.europe.babybanz.com

Pregnant? Need a baby shower gift? Looking for a special present for a new mama? Then go check out Birthing Day Gift - beautifully presented essential items that new mums didn’t realise they needed. A great way to make her feel special and loved with a gift dedicated purely to mum’s needs! www.birthingdaygift.co.uk Offer: 10% off with code Toddle

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“I always wanted to take the first step of being my own boss and being able to balance work and family life. Toddle About offered me exactly that! As a parent myself, I’ve always been passionate about the magazine and I couldn’t be happier and more proud of my growing business. The support I am getting from head office is fantastic and this new venture allowed me to grow personally as well as professionally. Becoming a Toddle About franchisee was the best decision I made!” Pia Howe - Toddle About Franchisee for Suffolk

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How to help your child thrive when they go to reception. Each September it is an exciting time as the school year begins, but it is particularly exciting for those who will be starting school for the first time in reception class. It can inevitably also be a little daunting, but most settle quickly and easily into their new surroundings. With a little help, preparation and encouragement, children usually cope well and often flourish, rising to the challenge and stimulation of their new environment brilliantly. All children are different and start school with a wide range of experiences and abilities and if you can, do try not to worry about your child! There should be no expectation that pupils will be at a certain ‘level’ or that they are able to read, write or count before they come to school. It is, of course, wonderful if you can share books and stories with your child, and it’s helpful if they have previously become familiar with mark-making - for example with large crayons or chalks. It will also make the transition to school easier for your child if you encourage them to be an independent thinker and learner. Little things like putting on their own shoes and coat, hanging up their bag, washing their hands or helping you to tidy away can prepare them for listening and following instructions and encourage them to become independent and team-players. Make the most of any resources your child’s new school might offer to help them become more familiar with the new environment. For example, at Akeley Wood Junior School, we share a booklet about starting at the school, including one that explains things for the child. We encourage parents to share this with their child prior to starting term

so they can talk about the positive things that they will experience and start a discussion about school generally. Most schools offer the chance to visit before your child begins, and we really recommend that you visit with them if at all possible, to help them to feel comfortable when they arrive as a pupil. At Akeley, we also offer a specific day for the children to experience their transition with their new class. Share your child’s interests and strengths with the teachers as this will enable them to provide opportunities to enthuse individual children. The most important thing is to promote a relaxed and positive attitude to children towards their new beginning. Providing them with the opportunity to make a visit and focusing on the positives will be enough to give them the best chance to feel settled. It is often us as parents that worry, but children are naturally sociable, quick to make friends and love starting school. They are ready for the next stage in their learning and will invariably blossom as they grow during their first year at school. The progress that you see is amazing and you will look back and wonder why you ever worried!

Nicola Kenny is the Reception Class teacher at Akeley Wood Junior School. Book your place at Akeley’s next Open Morning by calling 01280 828122 or emailing admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk. Follow us for daily updates!

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Winner

Baby and Toddler Photo Competition Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered our Spring Toddle Models competition!

Georgie, 2 years old

We hope you enjoy looking through the entries as much as we have. Congratulations go to Georgie and family who have won a family weekend camping ticket to Gloworm Festival in August! Unfortunately, we're unable to print all the entries (sorry!), but here is a random selection for you to enjoy.

Alan, 4 years

Annabelle, 4 years

Eliza, 2 years

Ethan & Blake

Kristoff, 6 years

Lyla , 4 years

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HOW TO ENTER: Send us a photo of your little one with the Toddle About magazine. They might be reading it, playing with it - maybe even eating it!

We are giving away their newest Shooting Star rainbow range – a mix of vibrant and eye catching colours, with stars of every colour of the rainbow.

We will print as many entries as possible in the next Toddle About magazine to give you a lovely keepsake - and one of you will win this amazing party package! Submit your photo by Sunday 11th September.

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What To D arent You Are The hPild’. of ‘That C By Dr Alison McClymont

When my eldest daughter was 2 years old, she used to go to a little baby ballet class. It began at 9 and ended at 10 and, every week at 9:45 on the dot, she would take the star she had been holding whilst pretending to be the sugar plum fairy or whatever, and would hit another kid over the head with it. Sometimes she would simply smack them in the face, but one week she grabbed a whole fistful of another child’s cheek. The worst part was she often chose the same child, who was a very sweet and gentle little girl. It got to the point where I would start getting up to leave at 9:40 and would be internally dancing with joy if we got to 9:46 and she hadn’t hit anyone. She fooled me once by lasting until 9:59 - but she ended that ballet class by smacking two children at once whilst running to get her sticker. One time a mother of a child she had hit came up to me and suggested that “maybe it wasn’t normal and maybe I should consult a professional”. I mumbled embarrassedly that I was a “professional”. 18 July-Sept 2022 Toddle About

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Looking back now, I wish I had said something more assertive, but the reality is that it’s embarrassing to be the mum of the child “that hits others kids”. So what did I do? At 9:43am I would take her outside and give her a snack. We would sit and have a minute together and I’d ask her if she wanted to go back in or was she done with dancing for today? This might sound like a basic and even non-sensical strategy to deal with hitting by offering a cut up apple and a biscuit but it worked. Children who hit, particularly those who are under 5, are often hitting because they don’t have the ability to articulate how they feel. They might be hungry, tired, frustrated or something else. What matters is the way we react to the hitting. If we’re too punitive, then we run the risk of overstimulating the child’s central nervous system though fear, which can cause them to no longer absorb information. But too lenient and the

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child has no understanding of the boundaries of hitting, so the behaviour continues or, even worse, escalates to get a larger reaction. Children watch reactions like a hawk and if you give them one that they find intriguing, chances are they will repeat the behaviour. In real terms, if you begin screaming or berating your child for hitting, they might find this reaction amusing: mummy’s face looks funny and so does her voice. If the child hits out of frustration and you give in to this demand, they will more than likely do it again as they believe they have found a way to bend you to their will. If you are distracted and offer only a nonchalant, “Oh don’t do that,” they may well escalate the behaviour in order to actually get a reaction from you.

How to Stop Your Child Hitting

Remove the child from the situation. This is a clear signal that what they have done is not ok and we need to talk about it.

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Come down to their level and say firmly, “We do not hit. Hitting hurts people.”

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Return to the activity. Do this when the child is calmer, and only then.

Encourage the child to self-regulate. Younger children might need a cuddle to do this, or even a snack – likely, hitting was a display that they felt dysregulated and scared by something. If the child is older than 4, ask the child to breathe with you and hold their hand whilst they do it.

Acknowledge the friend they have hit, and either say sorry or think of something kind they can do for that friend. Whilst some psychologists do not advocate for “forced apologies”, I believe it is a good reinforcement of the message – regardless of the provocation, violence is not ok.

Dr Alison McClymont is a leading child psychotherapist with over a decade’s worth of experience at the forefront of the industry. She is the author of children’s book ‘Wilbur’s Memory Box.’ Keep up-to-date with Alison on Instagram @alisonmcclymontinsta. Follow us for daily updates!

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Preschool children can find change especially difficult – they’re too little to understand what’s going on or to have any control over the bigger aspects of the situation. They might well not even be able to articulate their feelings. Whether it’s a family change such as the arrival of a new sibling, or moving house or school, here are some ways to help them cope:

When you know change is coming, get your little one used to the idea a short while in advance by talking about what’s going to happen and building familiarity with their new circumstances. Timing is important here, so don’t do this weeks before as that won’t be meaningful to them (the exception being pregnancy where they will notice your bump obviously!) If they’re moving home or nursery/ preschool, take them to see the new place, and point out some of the features of it they might like. If that’s not possible, show them photos and videos online.

Let them have some basic involvement in whatever is going on in relevant, age-appropriate ways. So if you’re moving house, can they choose something (minor and inexpensive) for their room? If they’re changing nursery or school, perhaps a new bag?

Keep to their usual routines as much as possible through the change – this stability will help them feel secure, but also sticking to regular eating and sleep times will ensure they don’t get grouchy through hunger or tiredness.

Give them a little leeway if they ‘play up’ behaviour-wise – they might be upset by whatever is going on. But don’t abandon all rules

too much or for too long. Again, those firm boundaries help your child feel secure. And definitely draw the line at any hitting out/ biting at you or others too – it’s fine to be upset or angry at some bad event but it’s never okay to take it out on other people physically.

Don’t make assumptions about how your child feels about the change – instead observe how they’re reacting and if they’re a little older listen to what they say about it. It might be quite different to how you or their sibling would have reacted at their age.

Offer extra cuddles and a little more attention. When there’s a lot going on, it can be tricky to spend time with your child but, whenever you can, make sure you find part of the day to give them your undivided attention, to cuddle and chat and help them feel like you’re there for them.

Look after yourself too – when times are tough it’s tempting to focus solely on helping your child but, if you’re to be in the best position to do that, you need to take care of you. Don’t feel guilty about this; perhaps find someone to look after your little one so you can offload on a friend or family member, or go for a walk to contemplate what’s going on.

Liat Hughes Joshi is a journalist and author who specialises in writing about parenting and family life. She is the author of six parenting books and has contributed to many publications including The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and The Guardian. Her most recent book Help Your Child Cope With Change is published by Vie, £10.99 22 July-Sept 2022 Toddle About

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Buckingham Family Centre

Grenville Combined School, Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AP. 01296 398242. familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk. • Play and Explore: 13:30 - 15:00. For up to date info visit www.bucksfamilyinfo.org Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul.

Conniburrow Children’s Centre

Conniburrow Children’s Centre, 1 Germander Place, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, MK14 7DU. 01908 675575. • Wheelers, Walkers and Talkers: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Munch, Crunch, Let’s do Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Mini Movers: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul.

Daisychain Family Centre

Abbeys Primary School, Melrose Avenue, West Bletchley, MK3 6PS. 01908 641454. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul.

Hedgerows Family Centre

Playzone, Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4NP. • Cafe: 9:00 - 10:00 & 11:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Stay & Play: 10:00 - 11:30 & 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Health Visitor Checks: 13:00 - 15:00. Ages: 1 - 3 mths. Cost: Free. Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

Hummingbird Children’s Centre

Oakgrove Parish Council Office, 27 Atlas Way, Milton Keynes, MK10 9SG. 01908 609609. • Song and Story Time: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Oakgrovebabes: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 11/2 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul.

Little Owls Children’s Centre

Oxley Park Community Centre, Redgrave Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TA. 01908 520261. • Little Owlets Bumps and Babies: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 11 - 18 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct. 24 Toddle About MK & Bedford July-Sept 2022

MK Multiples

Kents Hill Community Centre, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6HG. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 5 yrs. Cost: £4 (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 25 Jul - 17 Oct.

Moorlands Family Centre

Beanhill Local Centre, Dodkin, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP. 01908 679819. • Sensory Play: 8:30 - 17:00. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Pepper Hill School, Bradville, Milton Keynes, MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925. • Tiny Rainbows: 9:30 - 10:45. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 25 Jul - 17 Oct.

Robins Children’s Centre

Glovers Lane, Heelands, Milton Keynes, MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758. • Bumps and Babies: 10:00 - 11:15. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Cost: £1 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct. • Soft Play: 10:00 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

Seedlings Children Centre

Singleton Drive, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PZ. 01908 503736. • Toddler Stay & Play Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 - 2 yrs. Dates: 25 Jul - 17 Oct. Cost: Free (drop in).

Squirrels Children's Centre

Wood End First School, Redbridge, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BB. 01908 317863. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul.

Sunshine Children’s Centre

Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 25 Jul - 17 Oct.

Tickford Meadow Children Centre

Thames Drive, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9DS. 01908 217135. • Stay and Play: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul.

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Summerlin Centre Station Rd, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8SG. 0844 822 1158. www.musicbugs.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:35 & 11:00 - 11:35. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

Ragdolly Annas

Tattenhoe Pavilion, Holburn Crescent, Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes, MK4 3EQ. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:45 & 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential). Dates: 11 July - 22 Aug & 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Wilderness Explorers

Woburn Oaks, Leighton Street, Woburn, MK17 9PJ. wildernessexplorers@hotmail.com • Toddler and Preschool Forest School Sessions Times: 9:30 - 10:30, 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 - £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 17 Oct.

Baby College Milton Keynes & Buckingham

Wolverton - Old Bath House, MK, 205 Stratford Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5LY. 07976 484212. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 9:30 - 10:15. • Toddler Class: 10:30 - 11:15. • Infant Class: 11:30 - 12:15. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

Phonics with Robot Reg Milton Keynes

Middleton Pavilion, Worrelle Ave, Middleton, Milton Keynes, MK10 9AD. 07809 459648. robotreg.co.uk. • MINIS Phonics: 12:45 - 13:30. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. With songs, role play & dancing • Pre-school Phonics: 13:45 - 14:30. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 5 yrs. Fun introduction to Phonics Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 11 - 17 Jul & 19 Sep - 17 Oct. Follow us for daily updates!

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Newton Longville Village Hall, Paradise, Newton Longville, Milton Keynes, MK17 0AQ. 07792 735312. www.littlecityuk.com. • Little City: 9:20 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 11:55. Ages: 0 - 6 yrs. Role Play fun for Little Ones Cost: £7.75 (booking essential). Dates: 5 Sep & 3 Oct.

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Lace Hill Academy, Catchpin Street, Buckingham, MK18 7RR. 0845 313 6712. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 9:10 - 9:40 & 10:35 - 11:20. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

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Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road South, Buckingham, MK18 1RY. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £17 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 25 Jul - 17 Oct.

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Holiday Inn Hotel, Milton Keynes Central, 500 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £17 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 25 Jul - 17 Oct.

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Milk Mentors at The Windmill Children’s Centre, Bounty Street, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 0BQ. www.milkmentors.org. • Milk Mentors MK: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

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Buckingham Family Centre

Grenville Combined School, Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AP. 01296 398242. www.familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk. • My First Playtime: 10:00 - 11:30. For up to date info visit www.bucksfamilyinfo.org Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

Buckingham Family Centre

Steeple Claydon Satellite Centre, Meadoway, Milton Keynes, MK18 2PA. 01296 383293. www.familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk. • My First Playtime: 13:30 - 15:00. Email southcourtfcp@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to book Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

Conniburrow Children’s Centre

1 Germander Place, Milton Keynes, MK14 7DU. 01908 675575. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

Daisychain Family Centre

Daisychain Family Centre, Abbeys Primary School, Melrose Avenue, West Bletchley, MK3 6PS. 01908 641454. • Little Explorers (Under 1s): 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. • Little Daisies: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Toddle Time: 14:00 - 14:45. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

Hedgerows Family Centre

Playzone, Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4NP. • Cafe: 11:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). • APA Mini Movers: 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 12 Jul. • Health Visitor Checks: 13:00 - 15:00. Ages: 1 - 3 mths. Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct. • Breastfeeding Cafe: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 6 Sep & 18 Oct. Cost: Free (booking may be required).

Hummingbird Children’s Centre

Broughton Fields School, Shackerstone Close, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP. 01908 609609. • Stay and Play: 9:30 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

Little Owls Children’s Centre

Oxley Park Community Centre, Redgrave Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TA. 01908 520261. • Walk with Activities: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

MK Christian Centre Parent and Toddler Group

Milton Keynes Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive, Oldbrook, MK6 2TG. 01908 670655. mkcc.org.uk. Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Milton Keynes Central Library

555 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3HL. • Song and Rhyme Time: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. • Storytime: 10:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in).Dates: 12 Jul - 18 Oct.

Moorlands Family Centre

Beanhill Local Centre, Dodkin, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP. 01908 679819. • Sensory Play: 8:30 - 17:00. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: Free (book). • Soccercise: 10:00 - 11:00. Dates: 6 Sep - 18 Oct. • Baby Group: 13:45 - 14:45. Ages: Pregnancy - 11/2 yrs. Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct. Cost: Free (drop in).

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Woburn Sands Library

The Institute, High Street, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SD. • Story Time: 11:15 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 18 Oct.

Pebbles Children's Centre

Newlyn Place, Fishermead Blvd, MK, MK6 2LP. 01908 240556. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Baby Explorers: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Pepper Hill School, Bradville, MK, MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925. • Stay and Play: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 26 Jul - 18 Oct.

Robins Children’s Centre

Ashbrook School, 38 The High Street, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, MK8 8NA. 01908 318 758. • Story, Songs and Rhyme Time: 9:00 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

The Robins Children’s Centre

Glovers Lane, Heelands, Milton Keynes, MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758. • Robins Walk: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 26 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Tickford Meadow Children Centre

Thames Drive, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9DS. 01908 217135. • Butterflies - for children with additional needs: 13:00 - 14:15. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

Winslow Baby and Toddler Group

Winslow Public Hall, Elmfields Gate, Winslow, MK18 3JA. Times: 10:00 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul, 6 Sep - 13 Sep & 27 Sep - 11 Oct.

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Wolverton Bath House Community Centre, Stratford Road, Wolverton, MK12 5RL. www.ccchimps.com. Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Dates: 12 Jul - 18 Oct. Cost: £6 (booking essential).

Music Bugs Milton Keynes

360 Play, Roebuck Way, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8HL. 0844 822 1158. www.musicbugs.co.uk. • Music Bugs: 10:00 - 10:35 & 11:00 - 11:35. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Get 3 sessions (in a row) as a trial for just £12 Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

The Signing Company

The Old Fire Station, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8GP. 07730 535325. nikki.thesigningcompany.co.uk. • Signing Babies: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 5 mths - 21/2 yrs. • Signing Toddlers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 11/2 - 31/2 yrs. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Ragdolly Annas

The Olney Centre, High Street, Olney, MK46 4EF. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Sep - 18 Oct. Search activities online at

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Woburn Oaks, Leighton Street, Woburn, MK17 9PJ. wildernessexplorers@hotmail.com • Toddler and Preschool Forest School Sessions: Times: 9:30 - 10:30, 11:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 - £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 18 Oct.

Medbourne Pavilion, Pascal Drive, Medbourne, Milton Keynes, MK5 6LS. 0845 313 6712. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 14:15 - 14:45. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential). Dates: 12 - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Wilderness Explorers

Baby College Milton Keynes & Buckingham

North Crawley Institute, 3 Folly Lane, North Crawley, Milton Keynes, MK16 9LN. 07976 484212. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 18 mths - 4 yrs. • Toddler Class: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 9 - 18 mths. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Baby College Milton Keynes & Buckingham

Newton Leys Pavilion, Furzey Way, Newton Leys, MK3 5SP. 07976 484212. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Toddler Class: 11:30 - 12:15. • Infant Class: 12:30 - 13:15. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Baby Sensory North Bucks

Lace Hill Community Centre, Windsor Park, Catchpin Street, Buckingham, MK18 7RR. 07876 643276. www.babysensory.com. Times: 10:00 - 10:45, 11:30 - 12:15 & 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 0 - 13 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 26 Jul - 18 Oct.

The Daisy Foundation

The Studio At Stowe, Stowe Castle Business Park, Buckingham, MK18 5AB. 07581 559856. www.thedaisyfoundation.com. • Daisy Baby Wrigglers (Baby Yoga): 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 5 - 10 mths. • Daisy Baby Tinies (Baby Massage): 11:30 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 5 mths. Cost: £50 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

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DANCE & DRAMA Little City - Milton Keynes

138 Station Rd, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SG. 07792 735312. www.littlecityuk.com. Role Play fun for Little Ones • Little City Role Play Sessions. Ages: 0 - 6 yrs. Times: 9:20 - 10:30. Dates: 2 Aug, 6 Sep & 4 Oct. Times: 10:45 - 11:55. Dates: 6 Sep & 4 Oct. Cost: £7.75 (booking essential).

SWIMMING

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road South, Buckingham, MK18 1RY. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 9:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £17 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 26 Jul - 18 Oct.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue, Stratford Park, Wolverton, MK12 5GH. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 9:00 - 9:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 26 Jul - 18 Oct.

PREGNANCY

The Daisy Foundation

The Studio At Stowe, Stowe Castle Business Park, Buckingham, MK18 5AB. 07581 559856. www.thedaisyfoundation.com. • Daisy Parent - 6-wk antenatal course for couples : 19:00 - 21:30. Cost: £230 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul & 2 Aug - 16 Aug.

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ARTS & CRAFTS MK Gallery

MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 3QA. 01908 676900. www.mkgallery.org. • Start the Art: 10:00 - 11:00, 11:00 - 12:00 & 12:00 - 13:00. Informal creative play for pre-schoolers Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

WEDNESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS Buckingham Library

Buckingham Library, Verney Close, Buckingham, MK18 1JP. 01296 382415. • Bounce and Rhyme: 10:30 - 11:00. Nursery rhymes, action songs and simple percussion music. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

Buckingham Family Centre

Steeple Claydon Satellite Centre, Meadoway, MK18 2PA. 01296 383293. familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk. • Play and Explore: 10:00 - 11:30. Call for September dates. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

Churchtots

Holy Trinity Church Room, Church Lane, Deanshanger, MK19 6HG. Times: 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

Conniburrow Children’s Centre

1 Germander Place, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, MK14 7DU. 01908 675575. Call for September dates. • Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Songs, Stories and Rhymes: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

Daisychain Family Centre

Abbeys Primary School, Melrose Avenue, West Bletchley, MK3 6PS. 01908 641454. Call for September dates. • Mucky Pups: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Soft Play: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

Hedgerows Family Centre

Hedgerows Family Centre, Playzone, Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4NP. • Cafe: 11:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. (drop in). • Mucky Pups: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. (drop in). • Toddler Time: 11:00 - 11:30. Cost: £1 (booking essential). • Health Visitor Checks: 13:00 - 15:00. Ages: 1 - 3 mths. (book). • Aspects Youth Check: 17:30 - 19:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. (book). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct. Cost: Free

Robins Children’s Centre

Glovers Lane, Heelands, Milton Keynes, MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758. • Language Cafe: 13:00 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

Seedlings Children Centre

Singleton Drive, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PZ. 01908 503736. • Bumps to Babes: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 27 Jul - 19 Oct.

Sunshine Children’s Centre

Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566. • Stay and Play: 13:30 - 15:00. Call for September dates. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

Tickford Meadow Children Centre

Thames Drive, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9DS. 01908 217135. Call for September dates. • Bumps and Babies: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

Woodlands Children Centre

Olney Centre, High Street, Olney, MK46 4EF. 01908 217135. www.milton-keynes.gov.uk. Call for September dates. • Story and Song Time: 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING Music Bugs Milton Keynes

The Methodist Church, Silver Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1JS. 0844 822 1158. www.musicbugs.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:35 & 11:00 - 11:35. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

Ragdolly Annas

The Saplings Children Centre, Queensway, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, MK2 2HB. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:45 & 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

The Signing Company

360 Play MK, Roebuck Way, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8HL. 07730 535325. nikki.thesigningcompany.co.uk. • Signing Babies: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 5 mths - 21/2 yrs. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory North Bucks

Mary Adams Church Hall, Aspley Hill, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8NN. 07876 643276. www.babysensory.com. Times: 10:00 - 10:45, 11:30 - 12:15, 13:00 - 13:45 & 14:30 - 15:15. Ages: 13 mths. Cost: £8 (book). Dates: 13 Jul - 19 Oct.

Phonics with Robot Reg Milton Keynes

Hummingbird Children’s Centre

Newton Leys Pavilion, Furzey Way, Milton Keynes, MK3 5SP. 07809 459648. robotreg.co.uk. • MINIS Phonics: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. With songs, role play & dancing • Pre-school Phonics: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 21/2 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths. Fun introduction to Phonics Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul & 21 Sep - 19 Oct.

Hummingbird Children’s Centre

SWIMMING

Little Owls Children’s Centre

Holiday Inn Hotel, Milton Keynes Central, 500 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 19 Oct.

St Mary’s School, Eagle Farm South, Milton Keynes, MK17 7AA. 01908 609609. Call for September dates. • Coffee Morning: 8:45 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul. Broughton Fields School, Shackerstone Close, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP. 01908 609609. Call for September dates. • Young Parents’ Group: 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul. Oxley Park Community Centre, Redgrave Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TA. 01908 520261. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 13 - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

Moorlands Family Centre

Beanhill Local Centre, Dodkin, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP. 01908 679819. • Sensory Play: 8:30 - 17:00. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: Free (book). • Stay and Play: 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

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Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue, Stratford Park, Wolverton, MK12 5GH. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 13:45 - 14:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 19 Oct.

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PARENTS & TOTS

Church Mice

St Peter’s & St Paul’s Church, Church Street, Olney, MK46 4AD. 01234 712772. www.olney.church. Times: 10:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Pebbles Children's Centre

Newlyn Place, Fishermead Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LP. 01908 240556. Call for September dates. • Mini Movers: 10:00 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Stay and Play: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Conniburrow Children’s Centre

Pepper Hill School, Bradville, Milton Keynes, MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925. • Tiny Rainbows. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Times: 9:30 - 10:45. Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul. Times: 13:00 - 14:15. Dates: 28 Jul - 20 Oct.

Daisychain Family Centre

Glovers Lane, Heelands, Milton Keynes, MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758. • Bumps and Babies: 10:00 - 11:15. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct. • Messy Play: 10:00 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 8 Sep - 20 Oct. Cost: Free (drop in).

1 Germander Place, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, MK14 7DU. 01908 675575. Call for September dates. • Kick, Catch, Throw, off we go!: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Bumps and Babies: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: Pregnancy - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul. Abbeys Primary School, Melrose Avenue, West Bletchley, MK3 6PS. 01908 641454. Call for September dates. • Mini Movers: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. • Stay and Play: 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

Hummingbird Children’s Centre

Broughton Fields School, Shackerstone Close, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP. 01908 609609. Call for September dates. • Hummingbabes: 9:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 11/2 yrs. • Language Cafe: 11:00 - 12:00. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

Little Owls Children’s Centre

Oxley Park Community Centre, Redgrave Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TA. 01908 520261. • Story, Songs and Rhymes: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Little Owlets Bumps and Babies: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Bletchley Library

Westfield Road, Bletchley, MK2 2RA. • Story Time: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 20 Oct.

Kingston Library

Winchester Circle, Kingston, MK9 3HL. • Story Time: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 7 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 20 Oct.

Moorlands Family Centre

Robins Children’s Centre

Seedlings Children Centre

Whitehouse Primary School, Vaynol Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes, MK8 1AG. 01908 503736. www.milton-keynes.gov.uk. • Story, Songs & Rhymes: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 20 Oct.

Squirrels Children's Centre

Wood End First School, Redbridge, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BB. 01908 317863. • Forest Tots: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). • Bumps & Babies: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

Steeple Claydon Baby and Toddler Group

The Village Hall, 48 Queen Catherine Rd, Steeple Claydon, MK18 2PY. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 14 - 21 Jul.

Sunshine Children’s Centre

Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1EZ. 01908 508566. • Baby Group: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 20 Oct.

Tickford Meadow Children's Centre

Thames Drive, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9DS. 01908 217135. www.milton-keynes.gov.uk. Call for September dates. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Beanhill Local Centre, Dodkin, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP. 01908 679819. • Sensory Play: 8:30 - 17:00. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct. • Soft Play Session. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Times: 10:30 - 11:30. Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul. Times: 9:30 - 10:30. Dates: 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Cha Char Chimps CIC

Noah’s Ark Baby & Toddler Group

Music Bugs Milton Keynes

Whaddon Way Church Centre, Beaverbrook Court, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7JS. 01908 372072. www.whaddonway.church. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 14 - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 6 Oct. Follow us for daily updates!

Stony Stratford ‘York House’ London Rd, Stony Stratford, MK11 1JQ. www.ccchimps.com. Award-winning weekly entertainment shows. • Cha Char Chimps Show: 9:45 - 10:45. • Baby Chimps Show: 10:00 - 10:45. Dates: 14 Jul - 20 Oct. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Portfield Community Centre, 8 Wordsworth Avenue, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8SB. 0844 822 1158. www.musicbugs.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:35 & 11:00 - 11:35. Ages: 6 mths - 4 yrs. Dates: 8 Sep - 20 Oct. Cost: £6 (booking essential). July-Sept 2022 Toddle About MK & Bedford 29

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Ragdolly Annas

Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Road, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK19 6NL. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

The Signing Company

Buckingham Community Centre, Cornwalls Meadow, Buckingham, MK18 1RP. 07730 535325. nikki.thesigningcompany.co.uk. • Signing Babies: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 5 mths - 21/2 yrs. • Signing Toddlers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 11/2 yrs - 31/2 yrs. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Wilderness Explorers

Wilderness Explorers, Woburn Oaks, Leighton Street, Woburn, MK17 9PJ. wildernessexplorers@hotmail.com • Toddler and Preschool Forest School Sessions: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 20 Oct.

Baby College Milton Keynes & Buckingham

The Summerlin Centre, Station Road, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8SG. 07976 484212. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 11/2 - 4 yrs. • Toddler Class: 10:30 - 11:15. • Infant Class: 11:30 - 12:15. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Phonics with Robot Reg Milton Keynes

The Trinity Centre, Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LA. 07809 459648. robotreg.co.uk. • Pre-school Phonics: 9:45 - 10:30. Ages: 21/2 - 4 yrs. Fun introduction to Phonics • MINIS Phonics: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. With songs, role play & dancing Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul.

Phonics with Robot Reg Milton Keynes

The Saplings Children's Centre, Queensway, Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK2 2HB. 07809 459648. robotreg.co.uk. • MINIS Phonics with Robot Reg With songs, role play & dancing Times: 13:00 - 13:45. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. Dates: 14 Jul. Times: 13:30 - 14:15. Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. Dates: 22 Sep - 20 Oct. Cost: £7 (booking essential).

The Daisy Foundation

The Daisy Foundation - Birth & Baby Classes, The Studio At Stowe, Stowe Castle Business Park, Buckingham, MK18 5AB. 07581 559856. thedaisyfoundation.com. • Baby Cruisers (Toddler Yoga): 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 10 mths - 11/2 yrs. • Baby Wrigglers (Baby Yoga): 11:30 - 12:30. Ages: 5 - 10 mths. • Baby Tinies (Baby Massage): 13:00 - 14:00. Ages: 0 - 5 mths. Cost: £50 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

DANCE & DRAMA Little City - Milton Keynes

Middleton Centre, Silver Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0EQ. 07792 735312. www.littlecityuk.com. • Little City Role Play Sessions 9:20 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 11:55. Ages: 0 - 6 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £7.75 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul, 11 Aug & 8 Sep.

SWIMMING

Turtle Tots Milton Keynes & Bedford

DW Fitness, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. Times: 10:30 - 13:00. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Buckingham Best Western Hotel, A421 Ring Road South, Buckingham, MK18 1RY. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 10:30 - 12:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £17 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 28 Jul - 20 Oct.

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PARENTS & TOTS

Conniburrow Children’s Centre

1 Germander Place, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, MK14 7DU. 01908 675575. Call for September dates. • Rise & Shine It’s Breakfast Time: 8:45 - 9:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Crafty Cuppa: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Socatots: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul.

Daisychain Family Centre

Abbeys Primary School, Melrose Avenue, West Bletchley, MK3 6PS. 01908 641454. Call for September dates. • Baby Clinic and Baby Group: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul.

Hedgerows Family Centre

Playzone, Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4NP. • Baby Stay & Play: 10:00 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 11/2 yrs. • Cafe: 11:30 - 13:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Little Owls Children’s Centre

Oxley Park Community Centre, Redgrave Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TA. 01908 520261. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Westcroft Library

Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, MK4 4DE. • Stories, Songs and Rhymes for under 5s: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct.

Newport Pagnell Library

St John Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8HQ. • Stories, Songs and Rhymes: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct.

Wolverton Library

Town Hall, Creed Street, Wolverton, MK12 5LY. • Stories, Songs and Rhymes: 14:00 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct.

Moorlands Family Centre

Beanhill Local Centre, Dodkin, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP. 01908 679819. • Sensory Play: 8:30 - 16:30. Ages: 0 - 2 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Pebbles Children's Centre

Newlyn Place, Fishermead Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK6 2LP. 01908 240556. Call for September dates. • Story & Song Time: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul.

Rainbow Children’s Centre

Pepper Hill School, Bradville, MK, MK13 7BQ. 01908 227925. • Stay and Play: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 29 Jul - 21 Oct.

Robins Children’s Centre

Glovers Lane, Heelands, Milton Keynes, MK13 7QL. 01908 318 758. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £1 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Seedlings Children Centre

Singleton Drive, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PZ. 01908 503736. • Stay and Play: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 29 Jul - 21 Oct.

Squirrels Children's Centre

Wood End First School, Redbridge, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BB. 01908 317863. Call for September dates. • Story & Song Time: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul.

Woburn Baby And Toddler Group

Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road, Woburn, MK17 9QD. • Woburn Baby and Toddler Group: 9:15 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2.50 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct. Search activities online at

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Cha Char Chimps CIC

Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Rd, Old Stratford, MK19 6NL. www.ccchimps.com. • Cha Char Chimps Show : 10:00 - 11:00. Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct. Cost: £6 (booking essential).

Deanshanger Library

Little London, Deanshanger, MK19 6HT. 0300 126 7000. • Rhymetime: 14:15 - 14:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 29 Jul - 21 Oct.

Music Bugs Milton Keynes

The Sunshine Centre, Dulverton Drive, Furzton, MK4 1EZ. 0844 822 1158. www.musicbugs.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:35 & 11:00 - 11:35. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Ragdolly Annas

Tattenhoe Pavilion, Holburn Crescent, Tattenhoe, Milton Keynes, MK4 3EQ. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:45, 11:15 - 12:00. & 13:30 - 14:15 Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 26 Aug & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Ragdolly Annas

Monkston Park Community Centre, 3 Plaistow Crescent, Milton Keynes, MK10 9PN. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

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The Daisy Foundation

The Studio At Stowe, Stowe Castle Business Park, Buckingham, MK18 5AB. 07581 559856. thedaisyfoundation.com. • Baby Cruisers (Toddler Yoga): 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 10 mths - 11/2 yrs. • Baby Wrigglers (Baby Yoga): 11:30 - 12:30. Ages: 5 - 10 mths. Cost: £50 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

DANCE & DRAMA Little City - Milton Keynes

1st Wolverton Scout Hal, Furze Way, Wolverton, MK12 5AQ. 07792 735312. www.littlecityuk.com. • Little City Role Play Sessions: 9:20 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 11:55. Ages: 0 - 6 yrs. Cost: £7.75 (booking essential). Dates: 22 Jul, 26 Aug & 23 Sep.

PHYSICAL FUN

Rugbytots (Milton Keynes & Bedford)

Milton Keynes Rugby Club, Emerson Valley Sports Pavilion, Bowland Dr, Emerson Valley, MK4 2DN. 0845 313 6712. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:30 & 10:40 - 11:25. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Fitness First, Unit B, Stadium Way, West Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct.

Wilderness Explorers

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Baby College Milton Keynes & Buckingham

SATURDAY

Wilderness Explorers, Woburn Oaks, Leighton Street, Woburn, MK17 9PJ. wildernessexplorers@hotmail.com • Toddler and Preschool Forest School Sessions: 13:00 - 14:30. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct. 360 Play MK, 27 Roebuck Way, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8HL. 07976 484212. www.babycollege.co.uk. • Junior Class: 9:30 - 10:15. • Toddler Class: 10:30 - 11:15. • Infant Class: 11:30 - 12:15. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Baby Sensory North Bucks

Phonics with Robot Reg Milton Keynes

Showtime Circus, 10 First Avenue, Denbigh, Milton Keynes, MK1 1DN. 07809 459648. robotreg.co.uk. • MINIS Phonics with Robot Reg: 9:30 - 10:15. With songs, role play & dancing Ages: 1 - 3 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul.

Holiday Inn Hotel, Milton Keynes Central, 500 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct.

PARENTS & TOTS DadTime

Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6HQ. 07887 756651. www.newcitychurch.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free. Dates: 17 Sep & 15 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Cha Char Chimps - MK South

Newton Leys Pavilion, Furzey Way, Newton Leys, MK3 5SP. 07736 449746. www.ccchimps.com. • Summer Extravaganza: 9:30 - 12:45. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 27 Aug.

Cha Char Chimps CIC

Wolverton Bath House Community Centre, Stratford Road, Wolverton, MK12 5RL. www.ccchimps.com. Check website for more dates. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 23 Jul. July-Sept 2022 Toddle About MK & Bedford 31

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SATURDAY - SUNDAY Little Kickers MK

Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, MK6 5EJ. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Junior Kickers: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 9:40 - 10:25. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 10:45 - 11:30. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7.85 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 15 Oct.

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Where Ball WhereLearning’s Learning’s a aBall Cha Char Chimps CIC

Stony Stratford ‘York House’, London Rd, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1JQ. www.ccchimps.com. Check website for more dates. • Cha Char Chimps Show: 10:00 - 11:30. • Baby Chimps Show: 10:00 - 10:45. Award-winning weekly entertainment shows for babies. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 23 Jul.

Cha Char Chimps CIC

Old Stratford Community Hall, Deanshanger Rd, Old Stratford, MK19 6NL. www.ccchimps.com. Check website for more dates. • Cha Char Chimps Show: 10:00 - 11:30. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 23 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers MK

Oakgrove School, Venturer Gate, Oakgrove, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:30 - 9:15. Ages: 11/2 - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:30 - 10:15 & 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 11:30 - 12:15. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7.85 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 15 Oct.

Little Kickers MK

Tickford Park Primary School, Avon Close, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9DH. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 11/2 - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:25 - 11:10. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7.85 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 15 Oct.

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Royal Latin School, Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AX. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Junior Kickers: 9:10 - 9:55. Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:05 - 10:50. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. • Little Kicks: 11:00 - 11:45. Ages: 11/2 - 21/2 yrs. Cost: £7.85 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 15 Oct.

Little Kickers MK

Brooklands Comm. Sports Pavillion, Countess Way, Brooklands, Milton Keynes, MK10 7HN. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Junior Kickers: 9:15 - 10:00. Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £7.85 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 15 Oct.

Rugbytots (Milton Keynes & Bedford)

MK Rugby Club, Emerson Valley Sports Pavilion, Bowland Drive, MK4 2DN. 0845 313 6712. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 9:00 - 9:30, 9:45 - 10:30, 10:30 - 11:00, 11:15 - 12:00 & 12:00 - 12:45. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential). Dates: 16 - 23 Jul & 10 Sep - 15 Oct.

Rugbytots (Milton Keynes & Bedford)

Lace Hill Academy, Catchpin Street, Buckingham, MK18 7RR. 0845 3136712. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 8:35 - 9:05, 9:45 - 10:30 & 11:25 - 12:10. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 23 Jul & 10 Sep - 15 Oct.

Rugbytots (Milton Keynes & Bedford)

Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove, Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT. 0845 313 6712. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 8:25 - 8:55, 9:00 - 9:45, 9:50 - 10:35, 10:40 - 11:10 & 11:20 - 12:05. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul - 23 Jul & 10 Sep - 15 Oct.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Holiday Inn Hotel, Milton Keynes Central, 500 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 8:00 - 8:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul & 30 Jul - 15 Oct.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Daisy First Aid

Newton Longville Free Church, London End, Milton Keynes, MK17 OAZ. 07968 037798. www.daisyfirstaid.com. • Family First Aid class: 10:00 - 12:30. Cost: £25 (booking essential). Dates: 27 Aug.

FAMILY THEATRE

Stantonbury Theatre

Stantonbury Theatre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BN. 01908 324466. www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk. • The Reluctant Dragon: 14:30 - 15:30. Ages: 4 - 8 yrs. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 3 Sep.

SUNDAY

PHYSICAL FUN Little Kickers MK

Rickley Park School, Rickley Lane, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EW. 01494 911133. www.littlekickers.co.uk. • Little Kicks: 8:45 - 9:30. Ages: 11/2 - 21/2 yrs. • Junior Kickers: 9:35 - 10:20. Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs. • Mighty Kickers: 10:25 - 11:10. Ages: 31/2 - 5 yrs. • Mega Kickers: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 5 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7.85 (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul - 16 Oct.

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Rugbytots (Milton Keynes & Bedford)

Medbourne Pavilion, Pascal Drive, Medbourne, Milton Keynes, MK5 6LS. 0845 313 6712. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 8:35 - 9:05, 9:10 - 9:40, 9:45 - 10:15 & 10:35 - 11:05. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £5.50 (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul & 11 Sep - 16 Oct.

Rugbytots (Milton Keynes & Bedford)

Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove, Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT. 0845 313 6712. www.rugbytots.co.uk. Times: 8:35 - 9:05, 9:10 - 9:40, 9:45 - 10:30 & 10:35 - 11:20. Ages: 2 - 7 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul & 11 Sep - 16 Oct.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Wilderness Explorers

Woburn Oaks, Leighton Street, Woburn, MK17 9PJ. wildernessexplorers@hotmail.com • Sunday Family Session: 9:00 - 10:30, 11:00 - 12:30 & 13:00 - 14:30. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Aug, 4 Sep & 2 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Cha Char Chimps - MK South

Shenley Brook End Village Hall, Church End Road, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7AA. 07736 449746. www.ccchimps.com. • Sunday Show: 10:00 - 11:00. Cost: £6 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Sep.

SWIMMING

Turtle Tots Milton Keynes & Bedford

DW Fitness, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. Times: 14:00 - 15:30. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul & 11 Sep - 16 Oct.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Holiday Inn Hotel, Milton Keynes Central, 500 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 2HQ. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 11:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul & 31 Jul - 16 Oct.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Addington Avenue, Stratford Park, Wolverton, MK12 5GH. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 15:00 - 15:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 17 Jul & 31 Jul - 16 Oct.

OTHER

MK Gallery

MK Gallery, 900 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 3QA. 01908 676900. www.mkgallery.org. • Mischief and Mayhem in Moominvalley: 11:00 - 11:45 & 14:00 - 14:45. Beautiful interactive puppetry for younger audiences. Ages: 3 - 7 yrs. Cost: £10 (booking essential). Dates: 25 Sep.

BEDFORD AREA

MONDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Daisy Hill Children’s Centre

Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8QH. 0300 323 0245. • Self-Weighing Sessions: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct. • 0-Cruisers: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 11/2 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 25 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct. • Forest School: 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 11/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £4.20 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

Cherry Trees Children’s Centre

Mini Marston’s

Marston Moretaine Village Hall, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK43 0LD. 07369 205821. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.50 (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 17 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING Ragdolly Annas

Pages Park Pavilion, Pages Park, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TG. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Dates: 11 Jul - 22 Aug & 5 Sep - 17 Oct. Times: 11:15 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential).

Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS. 0300 323 0245. • Breastfeeding Support: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

DANCE & DRAMA

Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

All Saints Church Hall, Church Lane, Kempston Rural, MK43 8RH. 07792 735312. www.littlecityuk.com. • Little City Role Play Sessions: 9:20 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 11:55. Ages: 0 - 6 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £7.75 (booking essential). Dates: 25 Jul, 22 Aug & 26 Sep.

Marlborough Road, Bedford, MK40 4LE. 0300 323 0245. • Toddler+: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 25 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct. Follow us for daily updates!

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MONDAY - WEDNESDAY

Tot Bop

Pitstone Village Hall, Vicarage Road, Pitstone, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9EY. 01525 237474 / 07775 582791. www.totbop.co.uk. • Tiny Tots: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 - 21/2 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential) • Baby Boppers: 10:15 - 11:00 & 10:30 - 11:00. Ages: 21/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 - £8.50 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct

Tot Bop

Linslade Community Hall, Waterloo Road, Leighton Road, LU7 2NR. 01525 237474 / 07775 582791. www.totbop.co.uk. • Funky Monkeys: 16:00 - 16:45. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 11 Jul & 5 Sep - 17 Oct.

PHYSICAL FUN

John Bunyan Sports & Fitness

Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS. 01234 364481. www.fusion-lifestyle.com. • Soft Play: 9:30 - 11:00, 11:30 - 13:00 & 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 17 Oct.

SWIMMING Kempston Pool

Mini Marston’s

Marston Moretaine Village Hall, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK43 0LD. 07369 205821. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.50 (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 26 Jul - 18 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING Ragdolly Annas

Astral Park Community Centre, Johnson Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4AY. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Bedfordshire

Loves Farm House, 17 Kester Way, St Neots, PE19 6SL. 07538 502587. www.babysensory.com. An award winning learning a development programme for babies • Baby Sensory: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 7 - 13 mths. • Baby Sensory: 11:20 - 12:20. Ages: 0 - 6 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 12 - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Toddler Sense Bedfordshire

Cost: £5.20 (drop in). Dates: 11 Jul - 17 Oct.

Little Paxton Village, Hall High Street, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 6EY. 07538502587. www.toddlersense.com. Multi-sensory adventures for busy people! • Toddler Sense: 13:45 - 14:45. Ages: 13 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

DANCE & DRAMA

Great Denham Community Hall Saxon Hall, 86 Saxon Way, Bedford, MK40 4GP. 07538502587. www.toddlersense.com. Multi-sensory adventures for busy people! • Dates: 11 Jul - 18 Jul. Times: 9:45 - 10:45. Ages: 13 mths - 2 yrs. Times: 11:15 - 12:15. Ages: 2 yrs 1 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths. Times: 13:00 - 14:00. Ages: 13 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths. • Dates: 25 Jul - 22 Aug. Times: 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 13 mths - 2 yrs. Times: 11:20 - 12:20. Ages: 13 mths - 4 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential).

Little City - Wootton, Wootton Community Centre, Harris Way, Bedford, MK43 9AU. 07792 735312. www.littlecityuk.com. • Little City - Wootton: 9:20 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 11:55. Role Play fun for Little Ones Ages: 0 - 6 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £7.75 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul & 13 Sep.

Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8SZ. 01234 843777. www.fusion-lifestyle.com.

• General Swim: 15:30 - 16:30 & 17:00 - 18:00.

Toddler Sense Bedfordshire

TUESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

Marlborough Road, Bedford, MK40 4LE. 0300 323 0245. • Breastfeeding Support: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. (drop in). • Self-Weighing Session: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. (book). • 0-Cruisers: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 11/2 yrs (drop in). Cost: Free. Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct. • Messy Explorers: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 6 mths - 11/2 yrs. Cost: £2 (booking essential). Dates: 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Priory Park

Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9DJ. 0300 323 0245. • Buggy Walk: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 26 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Daisy Hill Children’s Centre

Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8QH. 0300 323 0245. • Toddler+: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Goldington Family Centre

28-30 Meadway, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 9HU. 0300 323 0245. • Messy Explorers: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 6 mths - 11/2 yrs. Cost: £2 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

Great Barford Tots & Teenies

Great Barford Village Hall, Fishers Close, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3HA. Times: 9:45 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 19 Jul & 6 Sep - 18 Oct.

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PHYSICAL FUN

John Bunyan Sports & Fitness

John Bunyan Sports & Fitness, Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS. 01234 364481. www.fusion-lifestyle.com. • Soft Play: 9:30 - 11:00, 11:30 - 13:00, 13:30 - 15:00 & 15:30 - 17:00. Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (drop in). Dates: 12 Jul - 18 Oct.

SWIMMING

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Clophill Pool, 22 Back Street, Clophill, MK45 4BY. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 12:30 - 13:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 12 Jul - 18 Oct.

WEDNESDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

3 T’s Toddler Group

The Centenary Hall, 104 Bedford Rd, Kempston, MK42 8BG. Times: 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

All Nations Church Bedford

Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QF. 01234 273773. www.allnationsbedford.org. • New Mums and Babies: 10:30 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). • Stay & Play: 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

Daisy Hill Children’s Centre

Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8QH. 0300 323 0245. • Breastfeeding Support: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct. Search activities online at

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BEDFORD AREA

Trials and Pay As You Go Spaces Available!

Cherry Trees Children’s Centre

Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS. 0300 323 0245. • Self-Weighing Sessions: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs (book). • 0-Cruisers: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 11/2 yrs (drop in). Cost: Free. Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

Goldington Family Centre

28-30 Meadway, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 9HU. 0300 323 0245. • Toddler+: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

Peter Pan Children’s Centre

Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR. 0300 323 0245. • Wriggles and Jiggles: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

Cherry Trees Children’s Centre

Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS. 0300 323 0245. • Wriggles and Jiggles: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: £2 (booking essential). Dates: 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

Christ Church Bedford

140 Dudley Street, Bedford, MK40 3SX. 01234 327150. www.ccbedford.churchinsight.com. • Rise and Shine : 10:00 - 11:00. Ages: 1 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (book). • Little Fishes: 13:30 - 14:45. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 14 Sep - 19 Oct.

Kings Playhouse

King’s House, 245 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9AZ. www.kingsarms.org. • Playhouse: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul.

Mini Marston’s

Marston Moretaine Village Hall, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK43 0LD. 07369 205821. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.50 (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 19 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING Ragdolly Annas

St Leonard’s Church Hall, Leighton Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AA. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Bedfordshire

Great Denham Community Hall, Saxon Hall, 86 Saxon Way, Bedford, MK40 4GP. 07538 502587. www.babysensory.com. Times: 9:40 - 10:40, 11:00 - 12:00 & 12:20 - 13:20. Ages: 4 mths - 13 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

Baby Sensory Bedfordshire

Lakeview Village Hall, 155 Brooklands Ave, Wixams, MK42 6BE. 07538 502587. www.babysensory.com. An award winning learning a development programme for babies Times: 9:45 - 10:45, 11:05 - 12:05 & 12:25 - 13:25. Ages: 0 - 13 mths. Dates: 13 Jul - 20 Jul & 7 Sep - 19 Oct. Times: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 13 mths. Dates: 7 Sep - 19 Oct. Cost: £8 (booking essential).

DANCE & DRAMA Little City - Milton Keynes

Little City, Stewartby Village Hall, Stewartby Way, Stewartby, MK43 9LU. 07792 735312. www.littlecityuk.com. Role Play fun for Little Ones. • Little City Role Play Sessions: 9:20 - 10:30 & 10:45 - 11:55. Ages: 0 - 6 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £7.75 (booking essential). Dates: 20 Jul, 17 Aug & 21 Sep.

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BEDFORD AREA

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

John Bunyan Sports & Fitness

BABY & TODDLER MUSIC CLASSES

SWIMMING Kempston Pool

Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8SZ. 01234 843777. www.fusion-lifestyle.com.

• General Swim: 16:00 - 17:00.

Cost: £5.20 (drop in). Dates: 13 Jul - 19 Oct.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Trinity Arts & Leisure, Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2BS. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 11:45 - 13:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 13 Jul - 19 Oct.

THURSDAY

PARENTS & TOTS

All Saints Church, Riseley

All Saints Church, 16 Church Lane, Bedford, MK44 1ER. 01234 708234. www.allsaintsriseley.org. • Music and Movement: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. • Stay & Play: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Goldington Family Centre

28-30 Meadway, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 9HU. 0300 323 0245. • Breastfeeding Support: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs (drop in). • Self-Weighing Sessions: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs (book). • 0-Cruisers: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: 0 - 11/2 yrs (drop in). Cost: Free. Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Eastcotts Children’s Centre

65 Beauvais Square, Bedford, MK42 0GG. 0300 323 0245. • Toddler+: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Grace Community Church

Grace Community Church, Addison Centre, Kempston, MK42 8PN. www.graceinthecommunity.com. • Grace Playtime: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Jolly Tots

London Road Methodist Church, 96 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT. Times: 9:15 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £1 (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Providence Baptist Chapel Bedford

Providence Baptist Chapel, Rothsay Road, Bedford, MK40 3PT. 07976 846159. www.providencechapel.org.uk. • Providence Parents and Toddlers: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (booking essential). Dates: 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Sharnbrook Tiny Tots Playgroup

Sharnbrook Village Hall, Lodge Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1JP. Times: 9:30 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3 (drop in). Dates: 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

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SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT Baby Sensory Bedfordshire

Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH. 07538 502587. www.babysensory.com. Times: 10:00 - 11:00 & 11:20 - 12:20. Ages: 0 - 13 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Toddler Sense Bedfordshire

Lakeview Village Hall, 155-160 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AB. 07538502587. www.toddlersense.com. Multi-sensory adventures for busy people! • Toddler Sense (13 mths - 2 yrs): 9:45 - 10:45. • Toddler Sense (2 yrs 1 mth - 4 yrs 11 mths): 11:15 - 12:15. Cost: £8 per session (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul.

PHYSICAL FUN

John Bunyan Sports & Fitness

SWIMMING Kempston Pool

Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8SZ. 01234 843777. www.fusion-lifestyle.com.

• General Swim: 14:00 - 15:00.

Cost: £5.20 (drop in). Dates: 14 Jul - 20 Oct.

Turtle Tots Milton Keynes & Bedford

Trinity Arts & Leisure - Beds, Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2BS. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. Times: 12:00 - 14:00. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 21 Jul & 8 Sep - 20 Oct.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Clophill Pool, 22 Back Street, Clophill, MK45 4BY. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 20 Oct.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Trinity Arts & Leisure, Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2BS. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 9:45 - 11:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 14 Jul - 20 Oct.

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PARENTS & TOTS

Cherry Trees Children’s Centre

St Mary’s Church, Marston Moreteyne and Lidlington

Church Walk, Bedford, MK43 ONR. www.stmarysmarston.org. • Tea and Tots: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 22 Jul - 29 Jul.

Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS. 0300 323 0245. • Toddler+: 9:30 - 10:30. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

MUSIC & SIGNING

Bedford Park

Mini Mozart Bedfordshire, Putnoe Heights Church, Putnoe Heights, Bedford, MK41 8EB. 0207 193 1983. www.minimozart.com. Live music classes led by professional musicians • Mini Mozart Toddlers: 9:30 - 10:10. Ages: 1 yrs 4 mths - 4 yrs. • Mini Mozart Babies: 10:25 - 11:05. Ages: 0 - 1 yrs 4 mths. Cost: £11 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Park Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7SS. 0300 323 0245. • Buggy Walk: 11:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 29 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Kingsbrook Children’s Centre

Stephenson Lower School, Bedford, MK42 0HL. 0300 323 0245. • Toddler+: 13:30 - 14:30. Ages: 1 - 4 yrs. Cost: Free (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

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Ragdolly Annas

Christ Church Bedford

Clophill Toddler Group

Cranfield Village Hall, 13 Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DR. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Christ Church Bedford, 140 Dudley Street, Bedford, MK40 3SX. 01234 327150. wwww.ccbedford.churchinsight.com. • Morning Out: 9:30 - 11:00. Ages: 0 - 4 yrs. Cost: £2 (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Clophill Village Hall, Kiln Lane, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4DA. Times: 10:00 - 11:30. Ages: 0 - 3 yrs. Cost: £3 (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Mini Marston’s

Marston Moretaine Village Hall, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK43 0LD. 07369 205821. Times: 10:00 - 12:00. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £3.50 (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct.

Ragdolly Annas

Recreation Rooms, Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2NZ. 07989 713745. www.ragdollyannas.co.uk. Times: 10:00 - 10:45. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £5.95 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

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FRIDAY - SUNDAY

SENSORY & DEVELOPMENT

SWIMMING

Stewartby Village Hall, Stewartby Way, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LX. 07538 502587. www.babysensory.com. • Fridays: 10:00 - 11:00 & 11:20 - 12:20. Ages: 0 - 13 mths. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8SZ. 01234 843777. www.fusion-lifestyle.com.

Baby Sensory Bedfordshire

DANCE & DRAMA

Tot Bop

Billington Village Hall, Gaddesden Turn, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9BW. 01525 237474 / 07775 582791. www.totbop.co.uk. • Tiny Tots Times: 9:20 - 9:50. Ages: 1 - 21/2 yrs. Cost: £7 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul. Times: 9:30 - 10:00. Ages: 1 - 21/2 yrs. Cost: £7.50 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Sep - 21 Oct. • Baby Boppers Times: 10:10 - 10:55. Ages: 21/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul. Times: 10:15 - 11:00. Ages: 21/2 - 5 yrs. Cost: £8.50 (booking essential). Dates: 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

PHYSICAL FUN

John Bunyan Sports & Fitness

John Bunyan Sports & Fitness, Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS. 01234 364481. www.fusion-lifestyle.com. • Soft Play: 9:30 - 11:00, 11:30 - 13:00 & 13:30 - 15:00. Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct.

SWIMMING Kempston Pool

Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8SZ. 01234 843777. www.fusion-lifestyle.com.

• General Swim: 9:30 - 10:30 & 19:00 - 20:00.

Cost: £5.20 (drop in). Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct.

Turtle Tots Milton Keynes & Bedford

Trinity Arts & Leisure, Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2BS. 01604 372747. www.turtletots.com. Times: 11:30 - 13:30. Ages: 3 mths - 4 yrs. Cost: £13 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 22 Jul & 9 Sep - 21 Oct.

Kempston Pool

• General Swim: 12:00 - 13:00. • Family Swim: 13:30 - 14:30.

Cost: £5.20 (drop in). Dates: 16 Jul - 15 Oct.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Pilgrims Prep School, Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7QZ. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. • Water Babies: 12:15 - 17:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul & 30 Jul - 15 Oct.

SUNDAY

PHYSICAL FUN

John Bunyan Sports & Fitness

John Bunyan Sports & Fitness, Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS. 01234 364481. www.fusion-lifestyle.com. • Soft Play: 11:30 - 13:00, 13:30 - 15:00 & 15:30 - 17:00. Ages: 0 - 8 yrs. Cost: £5 (drop in). Dates: 17 Jul - 16 Oct.

SWIMMING Kempston Pool

Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8SZ. 01234 843777. www.fusion-lifestyle.com.

• General Swim: 10:00 - 11:00. • Family Swim: 11:30 - 12:30 & 13:00 - 14:00.

Cost: £5.20 (drop in). Dates: 17 Jul - 16 Oct.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Daisy First Aid Milton Keynes, Bedford & surrounding areas

Stewartby Village Hall, Stewartby Way, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LX. 07968 037798. www.daisyfirstaid.com. • Daisy First Aid - Family First Aid class: 10:00 - 12:30. Cost: £25 (booking essential). Dates: 24 Jul & 25 Sep.

Water Babies Bucks & Beds

Trinity Arts & Leisure, Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2BS. 01295 709221. www.waterbabies.co.uk. Times: 9:45 - 11:15. Ages: 0 - 5 yrs. Cost: £18.50 (booking essential). Dates: 15 Jul - 21 Oct.

SATURDAY

DANCE & DRAMA

Tot Bop

Pages Park Pavilion, Richmond Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RF. 01525 237474 / 07775 582791. www.totbop.co.uk. • Tiny Tots: 8:45 - 9:15. Ages: 1 - 21/2 yrs. • Baby Boppers: 9:30 - 10:15. Ages: 21/2 - 31/2 yrs. • Funky Monkeys: 10:30 - 11:15. Ages: 31/2 yrs - 5 yrs 11 mths. • Groovy Movers: 11:30 - 12:15 & 11:45 - 12:30. Ages: 5 yrs - 9 yrs 11 mths. • Tap Dance Class: 12:30 - 13:00. Ages: 4 yrs - 9 yrs 11 mths. Cost: £7 - £8.50 (booking essential). Dates: 16 Jul & 10 Sep - 15 Oct.

PHYSICAL FUN

John Bunyan Sports & Fitness

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